which is an academic study of the history of LomiLomi since 1865; and “ H aw a i i a n

M a s s a ge Lomilomi, sacred touch of aloha” by Chai and Zak, published by Haw a i i a n

I n s i g h t s . The latter is a photo essay with descriptive text. Neither is a teaching text,

the practice requires hands on instruction from someone with a “ L o m i h e a rt ” .

When I came to Lomi I had been practicing for thirty years having begun doing

Esalen Massage in 1968. The work at once was familiar and at the same time excit-

ing and new. The loving touch of Aunty Margaret and my Lomi Ohana combined to

solidify my core beliefs, while nurturing and supporting my continued gr owth as a

person and a practitioner.

L i ke eve ry good thing, there are those who have taken the name of Lomi Lomi with-

out embracing the Spirit of Lomi Lomi. To d ay there are some people in the mar-

ketplace who are trading upon the reputation of the practice without the personal

character that a traditional Kapuna (Elder) would demand of their students. I cau-

tion you to be a critical consumer and be sure that you are on a path that avo i d s

the darkness.

If you have questions about Lomi Lomi feel free to drop by the school wh e n ever I

am in tow n , or better ye t , join us for a workshop and spend a we e kend wrapping

yourself in this beautiful gift of aloha.

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O ver the years as I have practiced and

taught Lomi Lomi I have experienced an

o n going frustration each and eve ry time

someone has asked me, “ what exactly is

Lomi Lomi? How is it different from

________ massage ? ”

There generally follows a lengthy discourse

on various elements of Lomi that in ve ry

broad strokes paints an altogether incom-

plete picture of the practice. It is a Spiritual

wo r k . It incorporates active assisted

s t r e t c h e s . It includes several long flow i n g

s t r o kes with the hands and forearm s . I t

seems familiar, yet different from any t h i n g

yo u ’ ve ever experienced before. The practitioner and client breathe

t o gether as the work unfolds. It is a deep wo r k , a ve ry thorough

m a s s a ge and yet it is gentle and doesn’t leave you feeling as if

yo u ’ ve been pummeled. There is a unity and flow to the work wh e n

p e r f o rmed by a skilled therapist. Lomi Lomi treats the entire per-

son and not just a series of tissues. It is always familiar, but neve r

the same as before. A gifted Lomi therapist will listen with their

h a n d s , hear with their heart and their spirit will reach out to yo u r s

as you are gently nurtured in an env i r o n-

ment of acceptance and safety. It is a

p hysical expression of the spirit of A l o h a .

In a nut shell, you can’t describe it; yo u

must experience it to understand how it is

d i f f e r e n t .

That experiential requirement is demon-

strated in the fact that there are only a few

training videos on Lomi Lomi, and those

f ew have been produced by people from

the mainland that are fairly new to the

p r a c t i c e . When I started practicing Lomi

there were no books on the subject, a n d

only a ve ry few art i c l e s . Historically this

has been an oral, experiential tradition that has been handed

d own from one generation to the next over years of observa t i o n

and study.

To d ay there are several more written texts on Lomi as interest has

spread around the wo rl d . Two of the best are “Na Mo’olelo

L o m i l o m i ” The Traditions of Hawaiian Massage and Healing by R.

Makana Risser Chai and published by the Bishop Museum Press

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H awaiian Lomi Lomi MassageUncle Dan Higgins BA,C M T

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BUSINESS MASTERYCOLIN FORBES, BAGoal setting, owning your own business, the gr owing demand for massage therapy,t a x e s , and accounting are just a few of the topics focused on in this class.M a n a ge m e n t , m a r keting and communication skills are also discussed. S t u d e n t sl e a rn skills to be successful in the business wo rld as independent contractors, b u s i-ness owners and employees while remaining focused on the principles of their heal-ing art .Prerequisite: None*not NCBTMB approved CEU’sJ a n u a ry 16 – 18, G r a f t o nF r i . 9AM – 6PM, S a t . 8AM – 6PM, S u n . 8AM – 4PM$320/$295 Early Registration/$250 Blue Sky A l u m n i

PRECISION NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY, FORM & FUNCTIONPNMT INSTRUCTORThis seminar is devoted to analysis of the effects of structural asymmetry on themusculoskeletal system. The form of the human frame has a great deal of influ-ence on function. Learn when to use a structural approach and what musclesto treat and why. Develop effective treatment protocols that can get to the rootcause of muscular pain. This seminar represents the final stage in sciencecalled consilience, where all the pieces must fit into a larger framework,a unitythat gives a context to what previously seemed disconnected.Prerequisite: Bodyworker or Healthcare Professional19 HoursJanuary 23 – 25,GraftonFri.6:30PM – 9:30PM, Sat.9AM – 6PM,Sun. 9AM – 6PM$350/$325 Early Registration/$275 Blue Sky Alumni

TUI NAFRANK YURASEK, BA, MA, AC T, NC, CAO M This is an introductory course in Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) Massage .The mate-rial to be covered includes TCM theory and the use of different TCM massage stroke s .Symptom differentiation according to TCM theory is discussed along with the applica-tion of an appropriate treatment sequence. The emphasis is on hands-on demonstra-tion and supervised partner practice.Prerequisite: Body wo r ker or Healthcare Professional18 HoursJ a n u a ry 30 – Febru a ry 1, G r a f t o nF r i . 6:30PM – 9:30PM, S a t . 9AM – 5:30PM, S u n . 9AM – 5:30PM$275/$250 Early Registration/$220 Blue Sky A l u m n i

SPA SERVICES AND HYDROTHERAPYMEGAN MIKULSKY, CMT L e a rn a wide range of spa therapy modalities along with an advanced study of thescience of hy d r o t h e r a py and hot stone massage . L e a rn the benefits of body w r a p s ,paraffin dips and other spa techniques. Aromatic steam treatments, contrast bathsand naturopathic hy d r o t h e r a py treatments are also demonstrated. P r e r e q u i s i t e :B o dy wo r ker or Healthcare Professional16 HoursJ a n u a ry 31 – Febru a ry 1, D e Pe r eS a t . 9AM – 6PM, S u n . 9AM – 6PM$250/$225 Early Registration/$190 Blue Sky A l u m n i

CONTINUING EDUCATIONBlue Sky offers a seminar program approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for con-tinuing education. Professionals,alumni and/or current Blue Sky students who want to further their education by exploring different massagemodalities,or enhance their skills,can enjoy a wide range of courses. Massage Therapists and Healthcare Professionals can select from sem-inars incorporated into our massage program or from those not part of our student curriculum labeled “Focus.”

CRANIAL SACRAL MASSAGEKAREN LEWIS, BS, CMT D evelop an awareness of the subtle stimuli of cranial rhythms and learn how theyaffect the cranial bones, soft tissues and fascia. Gain a clear sense and trust of sub-tle palpation techniques. D evelop a clinical understanding of these findings. S t u d e n t sare guided through massage techniques, which are used as therapeutic modalities ina wide range of health challenges and preve n t i o n .Prerequisite: Body wo r ker or Healthcare Professional24 HoursF e b ru a ry 6 – 8, G r a f t o nF r i . 9AM – 6PM, S a t . 9AM – 6PM, S u n . 9AM – 6PM$420/$395 Early Registration/$275 Blue Sky A l u m n i

PRECISION NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY FOR THE SPINE &THORAXPNMT INSTRUCTORIn this “ h a n d s - o n ”s e m i n a r, l e a rn how to efficiently evaluate and treat patients with va r-ious types of back pain involving the lumbar and thoracic area. The soft-tissue com-ponents of conditions including scoliosis, bulging and herniated disks are explored.This class rev i ews clinical applications, the functional applications that soft tissue play sin back pain, and common clinical concern s . The differences between hip, SI and lowback pathologies, muscles that restrict and muscles that affect respiration are dis-c u s s e d .Prerequisite: Body wo r ker or Healthcare Professional19 HoursF e b ru a ry 13 – 15, Grafton; Febru a ry 27 – 29, D e Pe r eF r i . 6:30PM – 9:30PM, S a t . 9AM – 6PM, S u n . 9AM – 6PM$350/$325 Early Registration/$275 Blue Sky A l u m n i

PR E C I S I O N NE U RO M U S C U L A R TH E R A P Y F O R T H E UP P E REX T R E M I T YPNMT INSTRUCTORStudents will learn to fully understand the closely intertwined form, functionand system dynamics of the shoulder in this “hands-on”seminar. Examine themuscular influences on the functional capacity of the scapula and humerus.Techniques for treating rotator cuff injuries,frozen shoulder and other range ofmotion deficits of the shoulder complex are taught. In addition,hand and armmuscles and common pain conditions that affect them are examined. Theseinclude lateral and medial epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, radial nerveentrapment,and forms of tenosynovitis.Prerequisite: Bodyworker or Healthcare Professional19 HoursMarch 20 – 22,Grafton Fri.6:30PM – 9:30PM,Sat.9AM – 6PM,Sun.9AM – 6PM$350/$325 Early Registration/$275 Blue Sky Alumni

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PRECISION NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY FOR THE HEAD & NECKPNMT INSTRUCTOR

L e a rn how to efficiently evaluate and treat clients with various types of head and neck painincluding headaches, wh i p l a s h ,h e rniated disks, m i l i t a ry neck, r everse curve and reducedr a n ge of motion. Strategies to determine the most effective protocols will be discussed.This seminar is designed to be a “ h a n d s - o n ” experience and the style of therapy is easyto learn so that you can utilize the techniques taught in class immediately. You will alsofind it a great rev i ew of the anatomy and function of the neck musculature.Prerequisite: Body wo r ker or Healthcare Professional19 HoursM ay 1 – 3, G r a f t o nF r i . 6:30PM – 9:30PM, S a t . 9AM – 6PM, S u n . 9AM – 6PM$350/$325 Early Registration/$275 Blue Sky A l u m n i

LYMPHATIC MASSAGESARAH BERG, CMTThe primary function of the lymphatic system is to collect toxins and other cellular debris andt r a n s p o rt them to various parts of the body for elimination. This system also helps withimmune response by assisting in the production of pathogen fighting cells which prevent thep r o gression of illness. This class teaches comprehensive lymphatic massage techniques thate n c o u r a ge the flow of the lymphatic system, and the cleansing process which follow s , wh i l eaiding in strengthening the body ’s resistance to disease.Prerequisite: Body wo r ker or Healthcare Professional8 HoursM ay 9, G r a f t o nS a t . 9AM – 6PM$95/$75 Early Registration

ANCIENT CHINESE BEAUTY AND REJUVENATION SECRETSJUSTIN POMEROY, AOBTA, NCCAOMThe ancient Chinese placed a high premium on longevity and the cultivation of a super-h e a l t hy state of body - m i n d - s p i r i t . The goal of healing is to arr i ve at a state of harm o ny orbalance where it's possible to cultivate and maintain a perpetual state of relaxation withhigh energy and high aw a r e n e s s . In this 3 day seminar, health and healing secrets culledfrom ancient sources and still used in the East to this day will be taught. Students willl e a rn relaxation and beauty secrets including facial rejuvenation (acupressure-point "face-l i f t " ) , herbal formulas for rejuve n a t i o n , Qi Gong exercises, simple early morning Tuina (self-m a s s a ge) treatments, Taoist meditation and breathing exercises. In addition, the impor-tant issue of addiction: food addiction, a l c o h o l , s u ga r, coffee and tobacco will be dis-c u s s e d . Detoxification techniques utilizing enlightened use of diet, a c u - p o i n t s , herbs andmeditation will be explored.Prerequisite: None20 HoursM ay 15 – 17, Grafton F r i . 5:30PM – 9:30PM, S a t . 9AM – 6PM, S u n . 9AM – 6PM$325/$300 Early Registration

PR E C I S I O N NE U RO M U S C U L A R TH E R A P Y F O R T H E LOW E R EX T R E M I T Y,PNMT INSTRUCTORThis class focuses on the neuromuscular pain patterns f rom the hip tothe foot. With a balance of “ h a n d s - o n ” practice and pertinent lecture,conditions such as piriformis syndrome, knee pain, plantar fascii tisand other common lower extremity pain patterns are addressed.Explore the role of leg and hip muscles in ga i t , l ower back pain, a n ds t ructural symmetry. Students learn clinical applications to determ i n ewhich muscles to treat and why.Prerequisite: Body wo r ker or Healthcare Professional19 HoursApril 3 – 5, G r a f t o nF r i . 6:30PM – 9:30PM, S a t . 9AM – 6PM, S u n . 9AM – 6PM$350/$325 Ear ly Registration/$275 Blue Sky A l u m n i

LO M I LO M I I & IIDA N I E L HI G G I N S, B A ,C M TThis seminar covers a deeply spiritual form of body work developed bythe Kahunas and handed down for generations in the Haw a i i a nI s l a n d s . In the lecture, the histor y and cultural significance of thisancient healing practice will be considered. Throughout the seminarthe sound theoretical basis for the practical application of these lomilomi techniques wi ll be presented. A full body sequence developed byAunty Margaret will be taught. In addition to massage strokes; passivestretching and range of motion techniques wil l be included.Prerequisite: None * D o n ’t Miss Lomi Lomi II I this Fa l l24 HoursApril 17 – 19, G r a f t o nF r i . 8AM – 6PM, S a t . 8AM – 6PM, S u n . 8AM – 3PM$385/$360 Ear ly Registration/$310 Blue Sky Alumni

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION: AWAKENING YOUR ABILITIESREBECCA MORAVEC

Three-Day Intensive Animal Communication Workshop:Awakening Your AbilitiesThis workshop is created for people who are interested in developing their tele-pathic abilities to communicate directly with animals. Using your telepathy youcan feel or sense your animal friends’thoughts,feelings,emotions and any phys -ical discomfort they may be experiencing. Opening up to your telepathic abili-ties will enhance your relationship with your animal friends and help you tounderstand animals and all of nature on a much deeper level.

Workshop will include basic and advanced guided meditation exercises,shamanic journeying, chakra clearing techniques and plenty of hands on prac-tice talking to the animals!Prerequisite: None16 Hours April 24 – 26,GraftonFri.10:00AM – 4:00PM,Sat.9AM – 5PM,Sun.10:00AM – 3PM$425/$400 Early Registration

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INTRODUCTION TO SMALL ANIMAL MASSAGEW. BRUCE BREGENZERIn this class you will learn massage techniques developed specifically forsmall animals and develop skills to work cooperatively with animals. Yo uwill learn to work within the mindset and comfort level of the animals andto recognize, interpret and record the reactions of the animals to mas-s a ge and body wo r k . This class is a prerequisite for the Evaluation &Ethics class, and is limited to a maximum of eight part i c i p a n t s .Prerequisite: None24 HoursMarch 13 - 15, G r a f t o nF r i . 9AM – 6PM, S a t . 9AM – 6PM, S u n . 9AM – 6PM$425/$400 Early RegistrationSign-up for all three small animal massage seminars and pay for themat least two weeks before the start of the first seminar will receive a totalprice for all three seminars for $1,100.

SMALL ANIMAL ANATOMYW. BRUCE BREGENZERt In this class all of the major body systems are reviewed; relation-ships between systems and the effects of massage on them arediscussed. Canine skeletal and muscular anatomy and physiologyare examined in depth and differences between canine and felineanatomy and physiology are noted and explored along with ways tocombine techniques to achieve the optimum result. This classincludes emergency acupressure for shock and trauma as well asbasic first aid/CPR information.Prerequisite: None24 HoursMarch 27 - 29,GraftonFri.9AM – 6PM,Sat.9AM – 6PM,Sun. 9AM – 6PM$425/$400 Early Registration

EVALUATION & ETHICS: THE BUSINESS OF ANIMALMASSAGEW. BRUCE BREGENZEREthical issues are reviewed in all three small animal massage semi -nars. In this seminar, ethical issues are discussed more fully incontext with evaluation of the animals as athletes and as candi-dates for massage therapy. Use of massage as a part of hospicecare and in other “special”situations is examined, as is the scopeof practice for animal therapists. This class includes instruction insports massage,examination of business issues,and an introduc-tion to other holistic modalities that can be used with animals.Prerequisite: Introduction to Small Animal Massage24 HoursMay 29-31,GraftonFri. 9AM – 6PM,Sat.9AM – 6PM,Sun. 9AM – 6PM$425/$400 Early Registration

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Education and ExperienceFormed in the spring of 2008, the National Board of Certification forAnimal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) certification examinationsoffer national recognition to qualifying practitioners of one or both ofthese gentle healing arts.

Purcellville, VA September 20, 2008 – New certification examinationsoffer animal massage therapists and acupressure practitioners an oppor-tunity to gain national recognition while advancing their professions.

The examinations were developed by the National Board of Certification forAnimal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM), a group comprised of veteri-narians and leading animal health care practitioners and instructors thatwas formed in the spring of 2008 to advance standards of professionalcompetency in these rapidly growing fields.

The National Certification Examination for Animal Acupressure & Massage(NCEAAM) actually consists of two separate tests; one for acupressure prac-titioners and one for massage therapists. Applicants for the exams need tohave at least 200 hours of classroom instruction in their field and/or equiv-alent training or experience.

“This is a big step”, said W. Bruce Bregenzer of Companion Animal Touch& Therapies, who offers training for prospective animal massage thera-pists in VA, IL, WI, and NC. “The demand for animal massage services ison the rise, and insuring the quality of care is important.”

Each test covers areas of primary responsibility within the field’s scopeof practice. The massage exam includes questions about anatomy &physiology, massage theory and application, assessment, pathology, andprofessional ethics.

These subject areas, along with development of an approach to gettinganimals to work cooperatively, are addressed in the Small AnimalMassage Training program offered by Companion Animal Touch &Therapies at 3 Dog Farm, LC in Purcellville, VA.

The seventy-two hour program is divided into three twenty-four hour seg-ments, allowing participants to choose the information they need at theirown pace. Introduction to Small Animal Massage deals with techniqueand ‘approach’; Small Animal Anatomy covers anatomy & physiology,first-aid/CPR, and pathology; Evaluation & Ethics includes gaiting andassessment, sports massage, business and ethical issues, and a field tripto work with animals in a local shelter.

“This program is designed to enable people to work safely, effectively,and professionally with animals”, Bregenzer noted. “Qualifying for theNCEAAM would also require applying these principles with a substantialnumber of animals; it’s a win-win situation.”.

For additional information about the National Board of Certification forAnimal Acupressure and Massage exams, visit www.NBCAAM.org.