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Alumni Spotlight: Maria August
From the Desk of Elaine Calenda
Take the Alumni Survey
Coming Soon! New and Improved Alumni Profile web pages
Upcoming Continuing Education Courses
News and Events
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From the desk of Elaine Calenda, Academic Dean
Update on the Sunrise Application
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) denied our request for regulation. The Colorado Coalition is now working directly with State Representative Liane "Buffie" McFadyen and state lawmakers. A proposed state law that will soon be introduced at the capitol aims to clean up our communities by targeting human trafficking and prostitution. It's a direct result of our undercover investigative series that found the problems exist locally, but law enforcement says they can't shut the places down without any change in the law. Representative McFadyen watched our series and started researching the problems. She says she was shocked when she realized how widespread it is, and she's working with law enforcement and the massage industry to try to make changes.
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Take the Alumni Survey
In an attempt to learn more and better support our alumni, we ask that you take a moment to complete the following survey. The entire survey takes less than 5 minutes and we'd very much appreciate your input. Thank you in advance for your participation.
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COMING SOON! New and Improved 'Find A BCMT Therapist' and Alumni Profile Program
If you are a BCMT alumni association member then your benefits are about to get better.
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Continuing Education Courses: March 2008 - June 2008
100-Hour Spa Elements Certificate Program
Aromatherapy and Herbal Applications: March 14-16
Body Masques: April 18-20

100-Hour The Art of Zen Certificate Program
Masunaga's Meridian Extensions in the Arm: March 1-2
Hara Assessment, The Expression From Within: April 12-13
Exploring the Body in Side Position: May 17-18

125-Hour Prenatal, Labor, Postpartum Certificate Program
Massage for Healthy Pregnancies: April 5-6
Creative Support for Laboring Women: April 11–13
Massage for New Mothers: April 19-20
Advanced Techniques: May 2–4
Testing, Review and Research: June 6–8

150-Hour Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certificate Program
Neurovascular Compression Syndromes of the Upper and Lower Extremities: March 7-9
Sports Injuries and Dysfunctions of the Cervical Spine and Upper Extremity: April 4–6
Sports Injuries and Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity and Lumbar Spine: May 2–4
Review, Testing and Certification: May 30-31

100-Hour Canine Massage Certificate Program
Fundamentals of Canine Anatomy and Physiology: June 19–21
Pathologies and Clinical Application of Canine Massage: June 23–25
Expanding Canine Massage Through Acupressure and Sports Massage: June 27-29

Additional Continuing Education Courses
Chi Kung Healing: March 8-9
Beginning Canine Massage: March 29
Hand Reflexology: April 20
Comfort Touch® Massage for the Elderly and the Ill: April 5-6
Canine Massage: A Preparatory Course for the Non-Professional: April 23-27
The Psychology and Ethics of Touch:  May 10
Therapeutic Movement in Bodywork: May 17-18
Constitutional Facial Renewal™ Acupuncture Facial Renewal: June 23-25
Constitutional Facial Renewal™ Non-Needle Modalities & Herbal Therapies: June 27-29

For further information or to receive a continuing education course catalog, please contact:
Judy Stattine @ 303.530.2100 or 1.800.442.5131 or visit our website @ www.bcmt.org

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Issue: February 2008

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Alumni Profile - Maria August
 Maria August graduated from BCMT in October of 1995, and has maintained a private practice in Boulder, Colorado ever since. Her focus has always been on Integrative massage, Shiatsu and Acupressure. Since graduating from BCMT, Maria has also studied Bach Flower acupressure and has received a master's degree in Somatic Psychology. Maria feels very fortunate and says, “Massage has been really good to me. I always feel lucky to have clients and it never feels like work.”

In August 2006, Maria went to India as a massage volunteer with Cross Cultural Solutions. For five weeks, she worked in a Red Cross PT clinic and learned about Indian culture and customs. After her time with CCS, Maria moved into the Tibetan enclave and in-exile home of the Dalai Lama called McLeod Ganj. She began to gather stories about the situation in Tibet and the plight of Tibetan refugees. As a Buddhist, it struck her that these were her spiritual brothers and sisters. Maria vowed to do something to help in whatever way she could.
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Comfort Touch
Comfort Touch® is a nurturing style of acupressure that gives special consideration to the
physical and emotional needs of the elderly and/or ill client.

Next Class: April 5-6, 2008
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Shop Online and Give Back to BCMT
Next time you shop online, go to the BCMT website and click on the shopping icon at the bottom of our homepage. Choose from many big name stores and for every purchase you make a percentage is given back to BCMT. Its simple and doesn’t cost you a thing for more information [ click here ]

Special Events
BCMT is host to some exciting new courses in 2008. Click here for more information on these special events.

JUNE 20-22 and 27-29, 2008
Constitutional Facial Renewal™
Two Modules

SEPTEMBER 6-7, 2008
Pediatric Massage

Vehicles for Charity
Donate your vehicle through our partnership with Vehicles for Charity. [ more info ]

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