COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS:
Soft Tissue Mobilization in Fibromyalgia
Cases: Participants will learn how to utilize soft
tissue mobilization in treating Fibromyalgia patients.
Applied Kinesiology: Participants
will be introduced to muscle testing, acupressure touch, and massage
to improve posture, restore physical health & balance, and
to decrease physical mental and emotional tension and pain.
Medical Massage Palpation Diagnostic Procedures:
Participants will learn how to utilize Medical Massage Palpation
Diagnostic Procedures to help pre-adjustment preparation. Specific
emphasis will be given to Palpation Diagnostic Procedures of reflex
zones abnormalities in skin, fascia, muscles (includes palpation
of acute, satellite & latent trigger points)
Medical Massage in Cases of Hypertension (Vertebral
Artery Syndrome): Participants will learn how to
utilize trigger point therapy, myofascial tissue release and post-isometric
relaxation techniques in treating Hypertension.
Medical Massage in Cases of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome:
Participants learn how to utilize trigger point therapy, myofascial
tissue release and post-isometric relaxation techniques in treating
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in general.
Medical Massage in Cases of Cervical Spine Disorders:
Participants learn how to utilize trigger point therapy,
myofascial tissue release and post-isometric relaxation techniques
in treating Cervical Spine Disorders.
Medical Massage in Cases of Sciatic Nerve
Neuralgia: Participants learn how to utilize trigger
point therapy, myofascial tissue release and post-isometric relaxation
techniques in treating Sciatic Neuralgia.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Participants:
Learn how to incorporate trigger point therapy, myofascial tissue
release and post-isometric relaxation techniques in the treatment
of TMJ disorders.
Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle Syndrome: Participants
learn how to incorporate segmental reflex massage, trigger point
therapy, myofascial tissue release and mobilization of the Iliac
Tibial Tract for the treatment of Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle Syndrome.
TECHNIQUE
INSTRUCTORS:
Alan Sherman, D.C.:
He completed his Chiropractic training at Los Angeles College
of Chiropractic and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.
Randy Talai, D.C.:
She completed her Chiropractic training at Cleveland Chiropractic
College and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology.
GENERAL
HOURS INSTRUCTORS:
Boris Prilutsky, M.A.:
The
founding director and senior instructor at IPPT, is a renowned
international authority on Medical and Sports Massage. He graduated
from the Pedagogic Institute of Higher Education in Vinnitsa,
Ukraine, with a degree in Physical Education, and from Medical
College in Ramat-Gan, Israel, with a major in Chiropractic Medicine.
He has been practicing and teaching Medical Massage for over 30
years. Boris Prilutsky has worked with athletes and athletic organizations
throughout Europe, and has been a personal therapist to many world
dignitaries. Boris Prilutsky is the director and senior instructor
at the Institute of Professional Practical Therapy, where he offers
regular master classes. To date, Boris has trained thousands of
therapists world-wide. He also treats patients with various neural,
muscular, and skeletal disorders at the Back and Limb Institute
in Beverly Hills, California. Boris Prilutsky has published extensively
on various topics of physical medicine and rehabilitation, and
has been involved with numerous collaborative research studies.
Ross Tourtchaninov, M.D.:
Dr.
Ross Tourtchaninov teaches Medical Massage seminars at IPPT. Dr.
Tourtchaninov graduated from the Odessa Medical School in Ukraine
with honors and was selected for advanced studies at the Kiev
Orthopedic Institute for Scientific Research. He graduated with
specialization in Trauma Surgery and Posttraumatic Rehabilitation,
and at the same time completed a scientific dissertation. During
his residency, Dr. Turchaninov also studied electric acupuncture.
He then worked as the chief supervisor of the rehabilitation program
of the Ministry of Public Health in Ukraine. Additionally, Dr.
Turchaninov is a graduate of the Chiropractic and Medical Massage
program for physicians in the Kiev Orthopedic Institute. Among
his other posts, he worked as a senior researcher in the Clinic
of Trauma Complications in the same institute. Dr. Tourtchaninov
is the author of 25 scientific articles and two patents. He is
also the author of several textbooks on Medical Massage.
Kim Moise, N.M.D.:
Dr.
Kim Moise received his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from
the Southern College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Kim started
his practice in the field of alternative health by living in a
Yoga community for 12 years, studying Naturopathy, Shiatsu, Acupressure,
Reflexology, Yoga therapy, Meditation, and Fasting. Shortly after
opening his successful Shiatsu Acupressure Massage practice, Dr.
Kim received his mastery in Yoga. He then studied Applied Kinesiology
(a.k.a., Touch for Health System of Applied Kinesiology). Dr.
Kim has over 25 years of teaching experience, in the areas of
Yoga, Acupressure, and Applied Kinesiology. He is a certified
N.E.A.T. allergist.
ANSWERS
TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Is the Institute approved
to offer continuing education to Chiropractors?
Yes
Are the courses on this schedule approved as continuing education
for Chiropractors?
Yes
What do I Bring?
-Two Bed Sheets (Flat Twin Size)
- A Towel
- Comfortable Clothing
The Institute
Provides Complimentary Water, Coffee and Snacks for seminar participants.
Does the Institute
have tables for all participants to use?
Yes
Can I sign-up for just the 4 technique
hours or 8 general hours?
Yes. The price for 4 technique hours is $100. The price for 8
general hours is $200. You can sign-up for 4 technique hours for
one day and 8 general hours on a different day for the price of
$250.
Are there places to get lunch at?
We are located in the Plaza La Cienega Shopping Center. El Pollo
Loco, Togos, Samarai Sam’s, McDonalds, and Coffee Bean are
located in our shopping center. The shopping center also features
Circuit City, Toys R Us, Staples, Longs Drugs, Smart & Final
and more.
Where do I park? How do I find you?
Parking is free of charge. The shopping center has more than 2,000
parking spaces. We are located on the second floor of the LA Fitness
building in the La Cienega Plaza Shopping Center. The shopping
center features: El Pollo Loco, Togos, McDonalds, Coffee Bean,
Longs Drugs, Circuit City, Toys R US, Staples, Smart & Final
and LA Fitness. We are located on the second floor of the LA Fitness
Building across the hall from La Fitness in Suite 260. The Shopping
center is located on the Western side of the street. We are a
half mile north of the 10 Freeway and a half mile south of Pico
Blvd. We are approximately three miles east of the 405 Freeway
and six miles west of Downtown. The shopping center's southern
cross street is Sawyer and the Northern cross street is 18th Street.
Where can I get driving directions?
Click
here for driving directions
Are there any hotels near you?
Yes. Many of seminar participants stay at the Culver City Hotel
(only 10 minutes from the school). The Culver City Hotel is relatively
inexpensive and located within walking distance of shopping, fine
dining and entertainment.
The Culver Hotel is located at: 9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City,
CA 90232. Their phone number is 888.328.5837. Their website is
www.culverhotel.com.