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Quality Skills Classes 2024   
NCBTMB approved
For detailed information click on the class listing


One-Day Fun-Day Workshops


A fun way to learn new approaches to working smarter, not harder

 

Somatic Movement Explorations     5/20/2024;  8/19/2024      6 CE hours $100 (each)

(TRAGER Introductory Workshops)   

We focus on Movement Awareness, Body Awareness, and Touch Awareness, basic Core Principles of the TRAGER® Approach to Somatic Movement Bodywork.

 

Psoas 4 Ways      TBA    6 CE hours $100  

(Presented for the AMTA TX Fort Worth Chapter 2023)

We will address four different approaches to release the Psoas in a non-invasive and pain free way. The techniques we use are active and passive isolated stretching and resistance through range of motion release with the client in prone, side lying and supine positions.

 

Anatomy Detectives Series     6 CE hours $100 (each)

In this series of classes we investigate the anatomical aspects of some common issues and how to work with them using Integrated Therapeutic Massage. We will have a look at the anatomy of the affected areas, how the soft tissues, bones, and joints are connected, and how they interact. You will be shown an effective and pain free approach to release the issues based on the anatomical structure and connections of the areas.


  4/7/2024    1) The Spot between the Shoulder Blades  CANCELED
  5/6/2024    2) Pain or Stiffness in the Neck
  6/3/2024    3) Headaches
9/30/2024      4) A Stiff Shoulder
10/7/2024    5) Painful Elbows and Wrists
11/4/2024    6) Low Back Pain
12/2/2024    7) Leg and Hip Issues
1/20/2025    8) A legitimate Pain in the Groin
TBA              9) Leg and Foot Issues


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4-Day, 3-Day, and 6-Day Intensive Trainings   

 Stretch-Release Bodywork   4 Days    6/ 17, 18, 24, 25 /2024     24 CE hours  $400

Proper muscle stretching is essential in prevention and rehabilitation of injuries caused by repetitive motion. It improves general flexibility and increases muscle strength. Stretch-Release Bodywork can easily be integrated in a regular massage or bodywork session. In this class we address proper stretching techniques for use in massage therapy practice with clients and for self-care.

 
6/17/2023   10am to 5pm   MT: Stretching Day 1 Lower Body

6/18/2023    10am to 5pm   MT: Stretching Day 2 Side Lying

6/24/2023     10am to 5pm   MT: Stretching Day 3 Upper Body

6/25/2023    10am to 5pm   MT: Stretching Day 4 Practical Integration

 
Myofascial Therapy   3 Days    7/22, 29, 8/5 /2024    18 CE hours  $300

(Presented at the AMTA TX Chapter Convention in 2022)

In this class a simple, effective, pain free Myofascial release technique is presented. Results of this technique can immediately be observed in increased flexibility and range of motion, and reduced pain in affected areas. Applying this technique prior to deep tissue massage or sports massage yields better, faster and longer lasting results.

 
7/22/2024   10am to 5pm   Massage Therapy: Myofascial Therapy Day 1 Body Supine

7/29/2024   10am to 5pm   Massage Therapy: Myofascial Therapy Day 2 Body Side Lying

8/5/2024     10am to 5pm   Massage Therapy:  Myofascial Therapy Day 3 Body Prone & Full Routine


TRAGER® Professional Certification Training Level 1   6 Days    9/12-14 & 16-18 / 2024      48 CE hors $ 950

With Instructor Roger Hughes and Instructor Trainee Ruth Bucher

 

Level 1 is a six-day comprehensive training consisting of clear explanations, table work demonstrations and structured somatic movement practices.

Students will learn hands-on techniques that mindfully transmute ease, freedom, and positive feeling and functional states for receiver and giver alike.

In a safe and comfortable learning atmosphere, students will explore and expand their therapeutic repertoire with gentle and informing touch skills that potentiate and strengthen the parasympathetic mechanism or relaxation response.

In this awake state of conscious relaxation and open receptivity, positive feeling and better movement are collaboratively shared with the receiver, and habituated into practical and long-lasting patterns for daily life.

Dr. Milton Trager’s psychophysical Integration and its safe, and ease-inducing process makes for an ideal gateway in cultivating positive neuroplasticity.

Level 1 is the first of three ‘core’ trainings toward Practitioner Certification.


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Practice Days:
10am to 2pm, no approved CEs for practice days; please RSVP.
Four fun hours of sharing experience and trading sessions: We can discuss and determine the focus of these days, like reviewing SME~TRAGER Intro material or practice on how to work a specific problem area using a mix of modalities. Open to LMTs and all who have taken classes at QS.
$10 suggested love offering per practice day.

 
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Location
Home office location SW of the intersection of I30 and Loop 820S (Fort Worth Meadowbrook area); an alternate location for bigger classes is close by.
Details will be provided prior to class date.                                                                                                                                                         
6 hr Classes run 10am to 5pm each day with a one hour lunch break.
8 hr Classes run 9am to 6pm each day with a one hour lunch break.


Prerequisites for taking Quality Skills classes:
Welcome to participate in any classes are
Licensed Massage Therapist, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Chiropractors who are interested in a different approach to soft tissue work.
The TRAGER® introductory workshops are open to all with no prerequisites required.
The Instructor is licensed to provide continuing education credits for licensed massage therapists in TX. If you are not a TX LMT, you may participate in any of the classes for a personal learning experience.


Registration, Tuition, and Payment
Register by phone 469-338-9748 (talk & text) or e-mail rubu1323@yahoo.com.
Please provide full name, address, phone number and e-mail address at the time of registration.
Tuition: See  Specific Class Information
Preferred form of payment: Cash & check, Zelle, Credit Cards are accepted.
Class tuition is due in full before the start of the class. Pre-training payment plans are available by request.


Payment Information:
Class fee due in full at time of registration (cash, personal check, Zelle, Credit and Debit Cards accepted). For Cancellation / Refund Policy click here.
Class can be rescheduled one time (except when class is canceled by the organizer).
Early registration ends 7 calendar days before the class date (1 day workshops).
Repeat participation: 50% of current class fee, no CE credits, no package deals or additional discounts
 
Payments in cash, check, credit card, or zelle, payment plans available.

For information and registration call/text 469-338-974 or e-mail rubu1323@yahoo.com

New classes are announced on Instagram ruthbucher22 and FaceBook.
 

         Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation up to 10 days before the class: 100% refund minus non-refundable credit card processing fees if applicable. If so desired, the tuition can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.
Cancellation 9 to 5 days before the class: 50% refund minus non-refundable credit card processing fees if applicable. If so desired, 50% of the tuition can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.
Cancellation 4 days to day of class: no refund                                                                                            
In case of emergency or accident that prevents your attendance, the cancellation policy will be adjusted on a case by case basis.
If the workshop has to be cancelled you will receive 100% refund or the tuition can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.

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About the Instructor / Workshop Leader
 
Ruth Bucher
Licensed Massage Therapist since 1995 ~ MT011351
Certified TRAGER® Practitioner since 2000
TRAGER® Introductory Workshop Leader since 2014
Massage Therapy Instructor since 2009 ~ MI2074
Continuing Education Provider since 2018 (2009) ~ CE1979
NCBTMB approved Provider since 2018 ~ NCBTMB Provider #1759
 

Ruth Bucher, LMT, has been a licensed professional massage therapist since 1995, and a certified TRAGER® Approach Practitioner since 2000. Since her graduation from Hands-on Therapy School of Massage in Garland she has been continuing her education in the massage therapy profession.
 
Ruth’s ultimate goal as a massage therapist and BodyWork practitioner is to assist her clients in achieving optimal health, including relief from stress and pain by natural means.
 
Her goal as a massage therapy instructor and CE provider is to share her ever expanding experience in the massage therapy and BodyWork profession with other massage therapists and healthcare practitioners.
 
Ruth has been a Massage Therapy Instructor and Continuing Education Provider since 2009.
 
Advanced Therapy Modalities Background:
 -The TRAGER® Approach to Body-Mind Integration and Movement Education
- CORE Myofascial Therapy
- Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage (James Waslaski)
- Pregnancy Massage
- Muscle Release Therapy
- Hot Stone Therapy
- Al-Di-La’ Facial Massage and Toning
- Body Talk® Energy Balancing
- Thai Massage
- Sports Massage
- Shiatsu
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Reflexology
- Deep Tissue Therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Infant Massage Demonstration
- Manual Lymph Drainage, Dr. Vodder Technique


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© Ruth Bucher, 2024, rubu1323@yahoo.com