The home study program consists of the video and student manual, plus documentation of two body mapping sessions, three practice sessions, and a written examination. Upon submission of all documentation, you will receive your certification. The 16 CEUs are accepted by the NCBTMB, AMTA, ABMP, Florida, and most states. To see the laws in your state, CLICK HERE.

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Certification Course Description

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic pain in the muscles and soft tissue surrounding the joints. There are eighteen specific pain points utilized in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
In this class you will learn detailed information about the disease, including its diagnosis, symptoms and how massage has been proven to provide relief.
The 18 specific pain points will be taught, along with numerous separate methods for treating each point. You can incorporate any or all of these techniques into your massage sessions to provide relief.
The techniques you will learn are excellent bodywork techniques for all clients, even those without fibromyalgia. You will learn both a passive and an active technique for neuromuscular reeducation, for commonly tense muscles including the trapezius and rhomboids, cervical muscle groups, gluteus maximum, and others. You will also learn to alleviate PMS with reflexology, and a technique for relieving TMJ syndrome, both common side-effects in fibromyalgia.
You will also learn other techniques to teach your fibromyalgia patients, including relaxation methods, aromatherapy ideas, and stretching. Not only will you be specifically qualified to treat fibromyalgia, you will learn techniques that will make you a better body worker overall.

After this course you will be able to…

Define fibromyalgia and explain the diagnosis and symptoms of fibromyalgia.
List the 18 pain points involved in the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia.
Explain the scientifically proven benefits of massage for fibromyalgia patients.
Map the pain points on your patient’s body.
Treat fibromyalgia pain points through active isotonic/isometric neuromuscular re-education techniques.
Treat fibromyalgia pain points through passive strain/counterstrain muscle tension release techniques.
Treat fibromyalgia pain points through gentle stretching and mobilization techniques.
Promote well-being by enhancing the flow of lymphatic fluid through the major lymph drainage sites.
Stimulate the major abdominal organs through massage techniques.
Relieve PMS with proven foot reflexology techniques.
Discuss stress and pain relieving techniques, aromatherapy, and exercise for fibromyalgia patients.