This
fun and informative workshop will present various benign and malignant skin
conditions that are commonly encountered by massage therapists. Benign skin conditions (bacterial, fungal and
viral) and malignant conditions (melanoma, etc) are discussed, as well as other
common skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrhea, etc) and bug
bites (scabies, lice). Each condition is
visually demonstrated by multiple PowerPoint slides, and discussed with
reference to prevalence, signs/symptoms, treatment, and whether massage is
indicated or contraindicated.
Successful
completion of at least 500 clock hours at a state-approved massage therapy
school
This class is
offered and taught by Dr. Annie Morien, a licensed
massage therapist and Dermatology Physician Assistant with extensive clinical
experience in evaluating and treating patients with various skin diseases. Dr. Morien received
her PhD in Physiology, and teaches Pathophysiology, A&P, Research, and Skin
Disease courses. Dr. Morien is an international and national speaker in
Dermatology and Neuroscience, and was featured in Massage Therapy Journal 2008
Spring Issue (“First Line of Defense”) and in 2007 Spring Issue (“Camp Hope”). Dr. Morien is
approved by NCBTMB as a Continuing Education provider (#451145-09)