A letter from Will Green
President, International Massage Association
In 1989, while in Florida I was introduced to an orthopedic body positioning tool called the
bodyCushion. I learned how to use it and saved 50% of the energy I normally expended doing
a massage. I highly recommend it to every massage professional. This is one of the reasons I
could do seventy hours of massage weekly. My own technique evolved with the use of this
device and I began to teach making the bodyCushion a requirement. The cost of a cushion is
$409.00 with shipping. Six massages will pay for it. Your clients will feel better from being
positioned properly. Everybody wins: you, your client and the International Massage
Association because you will last longer and have more energy. We want you to succeed.
Your success is our success.
Will Green
President, International Massage Association
The bodyCushion is an ingeniously designed, practical, and lightweight positioning tool that
should be standard equipment for every massage therapist and body worker. At the
Humanities Center School of Massage we believe the bodyCushion is the key piece of
equipment massage therapists should utilize for proper positioning and maximum comfort of
their clients. All our students experience and understand the therapeutic advantages of the
bodyCushion, and use it in school from day one!"
~Greg Fears,L.M.T,St Petersburg the nationally accredited massage school
the Humanities Center School of Massage, St Petersburg, Florida.
The bodyCushion is the most important first purchase for a massage student -even before a
table."
~Keith Thompson, Instructor at the Ohio School of Massage
"I've used the bodyCushion for years now...If you want to get the best results, it is imperative
the person be positioned comfortably. The bodyCushion does this better than any
combination of pillows and rolled towels ever could."
~Benny Vaughn, L.M.T,,, lecturer and co-author of Orthopedic Massage and Human
Performance
"The bodyCushion is the best business investment a body worker can make the spinal
alignment and decompression provided encourages deeper relaxation and comfort. Many of
the discomforts associated with pregnancy are greatly alleviated by using the bodyCushion.
Once experienced, clients and therapists will never want to use a traditional flat table again".
~Elaine Stillerman, L.M.T,Mother Massage the massage: A Handbook for Relieving
the Discomforts of pregnancy, and developer and instructor of the Mother Massage
course.
"I can't believe the difference in the treatments I give and receive. I am able to work much
deeper and "get at" so much more muscle tissue,as well as treat people that were unable to lie
flat as a result of injury or illness. My pregnant client raves! I also feel that I exert less energy
while - how can that be? I am getting amazing results with my clients,and they in turn are
telling other people."
Kathleen Swenson, L.M.P.
After being on the bodyCushion, a treatment table feels like a slab of cement."
~Toby Dubon, National Holistic Institute
I use the bodyCushion on a daily basis at my Myofascial Release Treatment Centers. The
bodyCushion enables me to protect my hands while optimizing the ability to treat
three-dimensionally with the Myofascial Release Approach."
~John F. Barnes, P.T, Founder of the Myofascial Release Treatment Centers and
Seminars
James Waslaski, worked 20 years as a paramedic, and in a
trauma center, while teaching emergency medical courses. He
studied pre-med in college prior to his massage training in Florida.
James served as Professional Relations Chair for Florida and
received the 1998 FSMTA outstanding state service award. He
also served as AMTA Sports Massage Education Council Chair
from 1993-1997 receiving the AMTA National Officer Award. James
was the 1999 recipient of the FSMTA International Achievement
Award.
As a self published author and international lecturer he has
pioneered deep pain free orthopedic massage, pain management,
sports injury, and sports enhancement treatments. His unique
structural and multidisciplinary bodywork approach has been
taught throughout the United States, Ireland, London, Scotland,
Canada, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Greece, Australia, and the
Caribbean. His seminars are now being requested in New Zealand,
South Africa, Amsterdam, Holland, Italy, Egypt, Russia, and Dubai.
More info at orthomassage.net
Ralph R. Stephens, LMT, NCTMB, Certified Sports Massage
Therapist, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist - St. John Method -
Highly acclaimed, internationally recognized, Ralph has worked with
many Olympic and All-American athletes since the beginning of his
massage career 25 years ago... He was a sports Massage Team
Leader/Instructor for the Winter Para-Olympics in Winter Park, CO.
He specializes in treating people with pain and injuries. A popular
presenter at national, regional and state meetings, he teaches
seminars across the country and internationally in Seated
Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage and Medical Massage.
More info at ralphstephens.com
Judith DeLany, LMT, began teaching NeuroMuscular Therapy
in 1984, she has emerged as a leading pioneer in the field of NMT.
As a result of many years as a clinician and educator, Judith
refined and developed methods of teaching the American version
of NMT. She is the founder and director of the International
Academy of NeuroMuscular Therapies, a certifying body that sets
standards for the training of healthcare practitioners in the use of
NMT. She is the Director of the NMT Center, an
educational/training organization that produces 80+ NMT events
nationwide and internationally each year for the healthcare
industry. Licensed Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists,
Occupational Therapists, Nurse Massage Therapists, Athletic
Trainers, Chiropractors, and Dentists alike benefit from the
curriculum and hands-on techniques of the NMT workshops. The
NMT Center school program, developed by DeLany, incorporates
NMT into school curricula so that the student graduates fully
trained and certified in NeuroMuscular Therapy.
Tom Benson, LMP has been a WA Licensed Practitioner since
1988, having graduated from the Brenneke School of Massage. He
is a National AMTA Sportsmassage Specialist, and a Pregnancy
Massage Specialist. Tom has been working with athletes of all skill
levels since the late 60's. He has worked at world class venues and
with pro teams throughout the Seattle area. Tom has taught locally
with some of the most accredited licensing Programs and has
worked with nationally recognized speakers and educators such as
Pat Archer, Bob McAtee, James Waslawski, Ralph Stevens and
Benny Vaughn.
More info at www.jennijo.com
trauma center, while teaching emergency medical courses. He
studied pre-med in college prior to his massage training in Florida.
James served as Professional Relations Chair for Florida and
received the 1998 FSMTA outstanding state service award. He
also served as AMTA Sports Massage Education Council Chair
from 1993-1997 receiving the AMTA National Officer Award. James
was the 1999 recipient of the FSMTA International Achievement
Award.
As a self published author and international lecturer he has
pioneered deep pain free orthopedic massage, pain management,
sports injury, and sports enhancement treatments. His unique
structural and multidisciplinary bodywork approach has been
taught throughout the United States, Ireland, London, Scotland,
Canada, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Greece, Australia, and the
Caribbean. His seminars are now being requested in New Zealand,
South Africa, Amsterdam, Holland, Italy, Egypt, Russia, and Dubai.
More info at orthomassage.net
Ralph R. Stephens, LMT, NCTMB, Certified Sports Massage
Therapist, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist - St. John Method -
Highly acclaimed, internationally recognized, Ralph has worked with
many Olympic and All-American athletes since the beginning of his
massage career 25 years ago... He was a sports Massage Team
Leader/Instructor for the Winter Para-Olympics in Winter Park, CO.
He specializes in treating people with pain and injuries. A popular
presenter at national, regional and state meetings, he teaches
seminars across the country and internationally in Seated
Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage and Medical Massage.
More info at ralphstephens.com
Judith DeLany, LMT, began teaching NeuroMuscular Therapy
in 1984, she has emerged as a leading pioneer in the field of NMT.
As a result of many years as a clinician and educator, Judith
refined and developed methods of teaching the American version
of NMT. She is the founder and director of the International
Academy of NeuroMuscular Therapies, a certifying body that sets
standards for the training of healthcare practitioners in the use of
NMT. She is the Director of the NMT Center, an
educational/training organization that produces 80+ NMT events
nationwide and internationally each year for the healthcare
industry. Licensed Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists,
Occupational Therapists, Nurse Massage Therapists, Athletic
Trainers, Chiropractors, and Dentists alike benefit from the
curriculum and hands-on techniques of the NMT workshops. The
NMT Center school program, developed by DeLany, incorporates
NMT into school curricula so that the student graduates fully
trained and certified in NeuroMuscular Therapy.
Tom Benson, LMP has been a WA Licensed Practitioner since
1988, having graduated from the Brenneke School of Massage. He
is a National AMTA Sportsmassage Specialist, and a Pregnancy
Massage Specialist. Tom has been working with athletes of all skill
levels since the late 60's. He has worked at world class venues and
with pro teams throughout the Seattle area. Tom has taught locally
with some of the most accredited licensing Programs and has
worked with nationally recognized speakers and educators such as
Pat Archer, Bob McAtee, James Waslawski, Ralph Stevens and
Benny Vaughn.
More info at www.jennijo.com
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Runners World Journal of Myofascial Therapy
Journal of the Section Oregonian
Woman's Health and more...
Massage Magazine Massage Therapy Canada
Today's Chiropractic Muscle & Fitness
Runners World Journal of Myofascial Therapy
Journal of the Section Oregonian
Woman's Health and more...
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