...COURSE POLICIES...

Course Content is determined by Taum's studies and practice of The Berry Method® of Corrective Massage since 1978. The content is also influenced by interaction with other health care professionals including massage practitioners and reference materials regarding the Berry Method® and other relevant published works.
For example: Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction - The Trigger Point Manual, by Janet Travell, and the published works of Dr. Rene Caillet.
The classes are revised as student feedback warrants and knowledge evolves.

Measurement of Outcomes and Course Revisions:
Each student will be provided with a course evaluation form at the completion of the course. This information will be used by the instructor to evaluate:
  • The effectiveness of the course materials.

  • Instructor teaching style and methods.

  • Location.

Based on input from students and occasional visiting instructors, course will be improved and updated when needed.

Instructor: Sole instructor for these courses is to be Taum Sayers.

Advertising:
Course flyers are produced on computer and made available via postings at massage schools, on www.musclemanagement.com in the class schedule section, via e-mail, regular mail, and by request. Flyers include information regarding Taum Sayers training and experience. Each promotion includes the following:
"Taum Sayers is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider. Provider # 152386-00"

Provider Certification:

Certified Teacher by The Institute of Integral Health®

Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider.Provider # 152386-00

Class fees and registration:
As long as there is room in the course, no registration deadlines will be imposed. Advance reservations receive a discount and require a deposit to hold the space, and the remaining fee is due at the beginning of the first day of the course. Fees are accepted in cash, by check, and PayPal.Advance reservations require a $100 deposit to hold the space, and the remaining fee is due at the beginning of the first day of the course. Fees are accepted in cash or by check. Deposits are non refundable barring emergency or special situations to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Any refunds will be by mailed check.

Fees are normally:

  • $75 for 3 hr workshops. Discount for early registration.

  • $175 for the 6 hr UB Lymphatic workshop. Discount for early registration. .

  • $325 for the 13 hr back/joint workshops. Discount for early registration. .

Cancellation policy: Students may designate a qualified substitute to attend and then credit their deposit to that qualified substitute’s class fee. Early registration discount is waved for the substitute. Any refunds will be by mailed check within 3 weeks. All designation requests must be received in writing before May 1st. No changes will be made after that date.

2 day, 13 hr classes offered:

  • “Working with the muscular components in Elbow Problems and Injuries”

  • “Working with the muscular components in Wrist Problems and Injuries”

  • “Working with the muscular components in Shoulder Problems and Injuries”

  • “Working with the muscular components in Knee Problems and Injuries”

  • “Working with the muscular components in Ankle Problems and Injuries”

  • “Working with the muscular components in Back Problems and Injuries”

1 day, 6hr class offered:

  • “Working with the Upper Body Lymphatic system, addressing the Muscular and Hydraulic components”

Introductory 3 hr class offered:

  • Introduction to The Berry Method® The Berry Method® and its unique ‘Engineering’ approach to addressing the muscular components and considerations in Carpal Tunnel/Wrist problems.

Introductory 2-½ hr classes offered:

  • Introduction to The Berry Method® The Berry Method® and its unique ‘Engineering’ approach to addressing the muscular components and considerations in Carpal Tunnel /Elbow problems.

  • Introduction to The Berry Method® The Berry Method® and its unique ‘Engineering’ approach to addressing the muscular components and considerations in Headaches/TMJ problems.

Class records and student transcript policy:
Records and transcripts will be maintained and stored in a locked file cabinet, on computer, and CD’s for a period of four years by Taum Sayers. Student transcripts will be reproduced only per student request.

Student transcripts contain students name, the course title, the date(s) of the course, and number of contact hours or CEU's awarded.

Class records include the provider's name (Taum Sayers), class title, the date(s) the class was given; length of the class, number of contact hours or continuing education units awarded, and the name, address and phone number of each of the participants.

Certificate of completion is issued to participants after completing class and includes participant’s name, name of provider, provider #, title of class, class length, date of class, and number of contact hours/CEU’s.

American Disabilities Act:
Facilities where courses are held are handicap access. When a student calls and identifies themselves as disabled, instructor will discuss their needs and how to best accommodate them in the classroom. Student must give instructor notification of special needs prior to the beginning of the class allowing adequate time for reasonable allowances to be made. Allowances for special needs will be met as long as they do not impose an "undue burden" on the instructor as listed in the ADA.

I do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

 

"Taum Sayers is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider.

Provider # 152386-00"