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B. Covone, LMT, NCTMB

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Chronic Pain Management

E1020 - Massage CE Program - 5 CE Hour(s)

Chronic Pain Management Enroll Now

To study pain and its alleviation is to journey into the relationships between the body, mind and spirit. Get a quick review of the most essential points all massage therapists need to know to be more grounded, compassionate and effective in their work with people in chronic pain.

In this course, you will learn:

  • how a client's mind, body and spirit can affect their relationship with chronic pain
  • the key neurological elements involved in chronic pain
  • the "relaxation response" and why it's useful in chronic pain management
  • pain regulation therapies and their possible benefits for clients in chronic pain
  • the primary relationship between nutrition and chronic pain

Student Reviews

This course gave me some useful things to think about in working with elderly clientele.

- Emily H. LMT, Thinking Heart Massage - Portland OR

Good overview of various approaches to assist clients who deal with chronic pain.

- Dana, RN, LMT, Nashville, TN

Easy to read and follow. Information is relevant to any one in the healthcare industry.

- Chet Crowley, NCTMB, LMT, Body Repair Massage Therapy Americus

Great course very educational, lots of useful knowledge.

- Charlene Weston, LMT

Course is very thorough, concise and informative. Great subject!

- Aline Devreotes, LMT

I especially enjoyed learning about the nutritional aspects that can help chronic pain. I will start keeping a good journal to track my pain levels.

- Abigail E. Campbell LMT Austin, TX

Course was informative and interesting.

- Jessica Mowrey, CMT from MD

Useful material not only as a LMT but also in my new role as a RN.

- Julie Jackson, LMT, RN Clarkston , GA

It was very informative, I really enjoyed the learning.

- Karen Guthrie, LMT Mobile, AL

Another great course easily applied to use in my day to day client interactions

- Lauren M. Theademan, LMT Union, KY

I thought this was a great course and a great way to finish my CEUs

- Lea Downie, LMT, NCTMB

Great course, very easy to follow and informative!

- Lori, CMT

It was informative and easy to follow.

- Nicole F. Thayer LMBT and medical esthetician

The content was very easily understood and worded quite nicely.

- Nikki L. Blanchard, LMT - North Platte, NE

The site was easy to use and I enjoyed the review in my own home on my on time

- Ruthann Martin Advanced Neuromuscular Therapist, Zen BodyTherapi

Helpful course for clients friends and family!

- Shauna Michelle Moody CMT San Diego, California

Materials

  • Manual - 27 pages
  • Multiple choice test - if you prefer to complete this program online please select the "online materials + online test" option above
  • Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option

Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.

Credits / Tuition

CE Hours: 5

Tuition: $60

Approvals

The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.

Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.

For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.

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Materials:
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Test:
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Contents: Online manual; plus online multiple-choice test
$60
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Materials:
Shipped to you

Test:
Shipped to you

Contents: Manual and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you.
$60
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