This meetup group is for anyone in the Delaware Valley who is interested in supplementing their existing formal dance training and lessons by practicing and training with others seeking to improve their Salsa and Latin dance skills. The purpose and rational for the group is to provide a forum and means to bring together people to practice and rehearse movements and routines learned in formal training and lessons which are not appropriate to try in social dance settings. This also provides a "bridge" for learning between and outside of formal lessons and provides an opportunity for more flexibility for experimentation outside of the social dance setting. The format of the events will "Not" include formal lessons and instructions as the purpose is to bring together people to share and practice together in their own pace and comfort. However, we have a YouTube Channel that we will use as a reference and resource for practice: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnCntbzkg8_....

Also, we will have special workshops and promotions from time to time. There will be no DJ, but music will be provided playing in the background. Participants are encouraged to bring their own routines and having a sense of things and objectives to work. Members are encouraged to communicate with each other about the things you want to work on and pre-arrange and coordinate activities before each group event. You can choose to work alone with your partner or invite others to participate in what you are working on.

Follow us on our YouTube Channel for the latest updates on instucttional tips:

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnCntbzkg8_...

Corporate Massage Therapies - Advanced Treatment Center LLC offers massage services that promote and maintain the health and well-being of people, weather you are in the "Acute, "Rehabilitation" or "Wellness" phase of care. Massage and bodywork services are designed to compliment your stress management and wellness activities and goals.

The massage and bodywork techniques used help identify and correct muscle and soft tissue imbalances and (kinks) in the body caused by physical trauma, mental or emotional stress or accidents, injuries or disease. Identifying and correcting Posture and Balance issues in the body can help improve movement for for all stages of care.

Bodywork techniques are also used for Dance and Sports Muscle Balancing Therapy.

Luther L. Lockard, NCTMB 153222-00
MASSAGE & BODYWORK FOR:
POSTURE, MUSCLE BALANCING
ACUTE, CHRONIC, & WELLNESS CARE


Luther L. Lockard, Professional Bodyworker

Education/Training/Affiliations

Luther L. Lockard has been a professional bodyworker for 20 years, which includes the services of Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Craniosacral, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch and other energy based modalities. Luther has over 1500 hours of professional training in medical and orthopedic massage techniques, reflexology, and energy based healing modalities bodywork.

Luther completed a 500 hour massage program at The National Massage Therapy Institute (formerly The Philadelphia School of Massage Therapy) in 1998. He also studied Reflexology with The Center for Universal and Holistic Studies, New Jersey Institute for Reflexology, and the International Institute for Reflexology. Also, Luther has taken numerous continuing education courses including those sponsored by The Upledger Institute, Zero Balancing Association, Touch For Health Kinesiology Association, and Medical Massage Practitioners Of America, Pain Management and Orthopedic Massage Seminars, Freedom From Pain Institute, Neurosomatic Educators LLC, and BodyZone Posture Rehab and Exercise, Cross Country Education, and Missouri College.

Luther has held positions of Director of Continuing Education and Head Faculty Instructor for the Philadelphia campus of The Massage Therapy Program, as well as manager of the massage department at Moments Salon & Day Spa in Mount Laurel, NJ. Luther owns Corporate Massage Therapies-Advanced Treatment Center LLC , where medical & therapeutic massage techniques are performed.

Luther also has an 18 year background in Occupational Safety and Health where he earned the Professional designations of: Associate in Risk Management, Associate in Loss Control Management, and Associate in Management. This background gives Luther a diverse knowledge and insight into the understanding of the many work related exposures and issues which may contribute to the stress and health of people associated with their occupations. Luther provides instruction, education, and training to management and employees of large and medium sized corporations in risk management and safety sciences and occupational health programs.

Luther has a BBA Marketing from the University of Memphis (previously Memphis State University). Luther is or has been a member of the following professional organizations: International Council of Reflexologist, The Reflexology Association of New Jersey, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, Spa Massage Alliance, Association for Spirituality & Psychotherapy.

MASSAGE FOR STRESS MANAGMENT WELLNESS & HOLISTIC LIVING
The massage and bodywork performed in this practice is more accurately described as manual therapy as many clinical and therapuetic techniques are used to treat acute and chronic muscle and soft tissue strain patterns and posture issues due to improper muscle balance.
Acute and chronic muscle and soft tissue strain patterns can be caused by many sources, but common causes are stress, trauma, injury, poor posture, and repetitive activities.
The goals of manual therapy include assisting in the rehabilitation and prevention of muscle and soft tissue dysfunction. The basis for use of any and all of the techniques used in manual therapy is an accurate assessment of posture and gait and the documentation and charting of the results from session to session. The benefits of this approach results in:
Identifying sources of improper muscle balance and tone.
Restoring functional range of motion and flexibility.
Improving Symmetry in muscle and soft tissues and restoring bio-mechanical “whole body” balance.
Evaluating and improving gait (walking patterns).
Client self care recommendations stress management, strength and endurance programs.
Many manual therapy and energetic techniques are available as tools to accomplish the above. A partial list include:
Posturology Assessment and Charting (Also available with high quality Professional Report for separate fee, which can be givien to other health care providers to support other therapies).
Integrated Neurosomatic Therapy
Myofascial Release
Deep tissue Massage Techniques
Structural Balancing
"BioMat" Therapy
External Hot and Cold Applications
Near Infrared Light Therapy
Essential Oil & Herbal topical applications.
Cupping Bodywork
Gua Sha (Body Scraping) Therapies

Business Hours

DAY TIME

Monday 8:00 - 7:00
Tuesday CLOSED AT THIS LOCATION
Wednesday 8:00 - 7:00
Thursday 8:00 - 2:30
Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00
Sunday 9:00 - 4:00

Luther Lockard 609 257 8595 energyforall@gmail.com

Function of Cupping: by Cao Huiling (Jayde)

Cupping therapy has a long history in China. Cupping is the use of pot as a tool, using fire, The method such as suction produces negative pressure, causes it to adsorb on the human body surface, achieves the function therapy of activating meridians, promoting qi and activating blood, reducing swelling and relieving pain, dispelling wind and dispelling cold, etc.

Common Tools:

Bamboo, glass, air extractor aspirator tank

Symptoms may appear after cupping.

1. purple dots with different shades of the lump: rheumatism

2.Blisters, Dampness: Cold, Relatively High Humidity

3.There's water in the pot: It's cold and wet

4.Reddish:Weak in body

5.Dark Red: High Blood Fat, Insufficient Blood Supply



Bamboo Pot

Glass Jar Pots

Aspirator Tank Pot
CHINESE BODY SCRAPING

A TRADITIONAL CHINESE HEALTH CARE METHOD


Body Scraping: by Cao Huiling (Jayde)

Scrapping is a traditional Chinese health care method with a long history. "Sha" is the blood of Lijing, according to the twelve meridians of Chinese medicine, the use of strong stimulation of meridians and collaterals, local skin red, hyperemia, thus to clear heat, detoxify, and relieve pain effect of qi.

Function of Scrapping Back:

1. Promote metabolism and excrete toxins.

2. Shujin Tongluo, now more and more people suffer from cervical spondylosis, scapulohumeral periarthritis, to the back pain, this is because the human body soft tissue hand injures when, Muscle is in the state of tensive contraction, even spasm, appear ache symptom, do not treat in time can form different degree conglutination, fibrosis and aggravating the condition, scrapping can relax tendon and collaterals, relieve muscle tension, relieve pain symptoms.

Points to note after back scraping:

1. After back scraping, drink a cup of hot water, accelerate metabolism.

2. Bathe 4 hours after back scraping.

3. Back scrapping after wind, pay attention to keep warm.



Back Scraping

Back Scraping


CHINESE FACIAL MASSAGE

FACIAL CUPPING MASSAGE & SCRAPPING

Facial Massage Techniques by Cao Huling (Jayde) - Edited by Luther Lockard

Function of Facial Massage:

Facial massage causes facial body temperature to rise, help the skin absorb nutrients, promote blood circulation, make the muscles firm.

Function of Using Facial Tools (See second photo to right)

Accelerate metabolism, dredge meridians and collaterals, unblock qi (chi) and blood, promote blood circulation, deeply excrete facial toxins, desalinate pigmentation, raise facial contour, make skin from inside to outside firm and bright.

Function of Face Scraping:

Activating damaged cells, activating meridians and activating collaterals, activating blood circulation, whitening and removing blood stasis, removing toxins and oxidation, contracting pores, tightening skin, smoothing wrinkles, delaying senility, indirectly regulating viscera.



Facial Masaage

Facial with Tools

Facial Scraping