Product Description
Sleep is critical to how we function in the world, and unfortunately, one out of three Americans suffer from Sleep Disorders. This 2 CEU class will inform students of the four stages of the sleep cycle, types of sleep disorders, sleep hygiene for quality sleep, and the role massage therapy can play in helping clients get the rest their bodies need.
Course Outline
Part 1: Sleep
- Stages of Sleep
- Sleep Deprivation
- The Human Body and Lack of Sleep
- Diagnosis
Part 2: Sleep Disorders
- Insomnia
- Sleep Apnea
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Narcolepsy
- Parasomnias
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Hypoventilations
- Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Disorder
- Hyposomnolence Arousal Disorder
Part 3: Sleep Hygiene
- Winding Down
- Ways to Fix Your Sleep Cycle
Part 4: Massage Therapy---Professional and At Home
- The Role of Massage Therapy
- Scientific Evidence and Expert Opinions
- Pressure Points to Help with Sleep
- Head/Scalp Massage (Release of Happy Hormones)
- Benefits (better sleep) of Epsom Salt Baths
