Course Description:
This course explores and demonstrates the benefits of taping combined with massage therapy on structures of the upper body. Participants will learn about the different brands of tape and how to apply it for a variety of purposes; tissue dysfunction, muscle injury/recovery, influence the lymphatic system, postural awareness, and nervous system disorders. Many clients report feeling like a massage stroke is still happening on the body even after the session is over. The perception of pain can be diminished, as tape can interrupt the pain cycle.
Participants will have ample time to learn how to cut and apply tape, practice taping techniques, experience how tape feels, and how to use it in an everyday practice to enhance the results of the massage therapy session. This class is eligible for 8 CEUs.
Instructor Angie Wrightstone graduated from massage therapy school in 2001 and began her career onboard a cruise ship as both a Fitness Professional and Massage Therapist. Following her contract, she spent the next 8 years as a massage therapist at The Spa at the Hotel Hershey.
She then entered the world of massage education and took on the role of a Massage Instructor at the York Campus, Baltimore School of Massage, and the Education Manager. She enjoyed teaching in the classroom and sharing her passion and love for massage. Angie was then brought on as a teacher trainer, traveling to work and collaborate with other Massage Instructors throughout the country. Finally, she was promoted to the National Coordinator of Programs for both massage and skin care for Cortiva Institute. Writing, designing, and editing curriculum for 28 schools across the country.
In addition to maintaining a license for Massage Therapy and a National Board Certification, Angie is also a NCBTMB certified Continuing Education provider, developing and teaching enriching curriculum for other licensed massage professionals.
She holds a Bachelors of Fine Art from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and views massage as an art form, and each new client as an opportunity for potential.
In her spare time, Angie has a lifelong love of fitness and pushing herself physically and mentally. She is a retired USA Boxer and group fitness/personal trainer. She has run numerous road and trail races, obstacle course races and has participated in Crossfit competitions around the area. “More movement means more life, and I plan to continue to challenge myself knowing my body is capable of so much more than my mind tells me.”
She has had the privilege of working with and training under some of the best therapists and teachers in the country. Her love for education is what has brought her back to working with clients. “If I’m able to educate a client, bring awareness to his/her posture or body position, then the real healing begins. It’s incredible to see clients being brought back to life, moving without pain or restriction, and engaging in activities they may have given up on.”
In addition to structural integrative work, Angie also utilizes various techniques such as cupping, GuaSha, kinesiotaping, repatterning techniques, postural awareness, sports and stretching, and deep tissue/trigger point therapy.
“Massage is more than a ‘good lotion rub,’ it’s a method of bringing someone back into their body and coming face to face with their potential.”
