There are many great massage therapists in Chamonix Mont Blanc and based around the Alps. Any good massage practitioner wants to keep training – but accessing the major massage schools from the Alps is trickier than hopping aboard a train and a tube! So ChamoFix Massage has been looking to Fix up some of the best massage training available – but here in our own beautiful Alpine location. 
The London School of Sports Massage, set up by Mel Cash, author of “Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy“, “The Pocket Atlas of the Moving Body” and “Sports Massage“, offers the highest qualification in Clinical Sport and Remedial Massage – the BTEC Diploma level 5. Mel Cash also offers bi-monthly massage training clinics for professional massage therapists at the London School. With the plethora of action sports and sports people in the valley of Chamonix Mont Blanc, from skiing and snowboarding to high mountain multi-pitch climbing, downhill mountain biking, trail running, road biking and triathlons – this sort of CPD massage training would be rather useful for Chamonix massage therapists and thus the greater Chamonix community at large!
So, as massage therapists passionate about learning more and more to offer better and better massage treatments, ChamoFix Massage has invited Mel Cash, the original Sports Massage Master and elite-athlete Masseur over to our beautiful Chamonix valley… for a three day Sports Massage Masterclass – Mon 3rd, Tues 4th and Wed 5th May 2010.
While Chamonix has access to one of the world’s leading sports massage masters, we are also putting on a 10euro evening lecture (Monday 3rd May 2010) for anyone interested in helping our bodies perform better and last longer! The Mel Cash lecture will be about: “Posture and Core-Stability – what does it mean and why is it important?”
Reserved for Qualified Massage Therapists (minimum ITEC A&P and Holistic Massage Level 3 or equivalent.), the three-day sports massage course is limited to 12 spaces, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Course Outline
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Although the workshops can be taken separately it is hoped that most therapists will attend all three. As well as the techniques mentioned here Mel will talk about the latest understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and try to answer any clinical concerns you have. The program is flexible and aims to cover any relevant subject that arises.
Day 1 (Mon 3rd May 2010):
Sports Massage Techniques: Focusing on best practice techniques, good working posture through the efficient use of body-weight and working with safe hand, arm and elbow techniques. Mel Cash’s massage training will also include a variety of side-lying and other treatment positions.
Day 2 (Tue 4th May 2010):
Soft Tissue Release: A fast and effective technique to release tension in non-acute conditions. It is incredibly versatile and can be applied in a wide variety of clinical and out-door situation.
Day 3 (Wed 5th May 2010)
Muscle Energy Techniques: Day 3 will focus on the most common of the PIR (Post Isometric Relaxation) techniques. PIR can be used to safely and effectively restore normal tissue length in areas of chronic soft tissue tension.
Dates
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Mon 3rd May 2010 (10am – 5pm)
Mon 3rd May 2010 (Evening lecture 7.30-9.45pm)
Tues 4th May 2010 (10am – 5pm)
Wed 5th May 2010 (10am – 5pm)
Venue
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INSTED French language school, 285 Rue des Allobroges (next to Lamy), Chamonix Mont Blanc – 2 minute walk from Chamonix Train Station
Costs
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295 euros (or 275 pounds sterling) for 3 day course
120 euros (or 115 pounds sterling) per day
Evening lecture included for all 3-day course participants / 10e entry fee for all others.
Book a place
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To book a place on the three day Sports Massage Masterclass with Mel Cash, in Chamonix Mont Blanc, please email revive@chamofix.com and we’ll send you back a booking form and payment details (cheque, cash or BACS)
If you would like to book accommodation, we can recommend Le Vert Hotel as great value, lovely location, and a 20 minute walk into town.
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