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Eeva Valha & Stacey Joiner
Eeva Valha is the creator of Slipstream Therapy and founder of Body Culture Co. Eeva is a Certified Finnish massage therapist and personal trainer with 20 years of experience in classic and modern therapies and techniques. Eeva is also a successful businesswoman, in 1989 Eeva created Lady's Fitness Center for women in her native Finland. Lady's Fitness Center is an innovative facility where a complete fitness program, that includes massage therapy, physical training and nutrition, is tailored to the needs of the client.
Eeva's training began in Finland at The Finnish Sports Massage College. She is a Certified Dr.Vodder Manual Lymphatic, Combined Decongestive Therapist, Certified Voice Massage therapists and Certified Pre & Perinatal therapists, Trained by Aaron Mattes in his method of Active Isolated Stretching. Eeva also trains other therapists in Hot Stone Massage and her exclusive method of Negative Pressure Release, all over the world.
Stacey Joiner is a New York and Florida State Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Integral Yoga Instructor. Stacey graduated from the Swedish Institute of Massage, trained in Swedish, Shiatsu, Aromatherapy and Deep Tissue. Stacey apprenticed with Eeva Vahla to learn and train in her exclusive method of Slipstream Therapy, combining her love of massage and teaching. Website: Slipstream Therapy
Eeva's training began in Finland at The Finnish Sports Massage College. She is a Certified Dr.Vodder Manual Lymphatic, Combined Decongestive Therapist, Certified Voice Massage therapists and Certified Pre & Perinatal therapists, Trained by Aaron Mattes in his method of Active Isolated Stretching. Eeva also trains other therapists in Hot Stone Massage and her exclusive method of Negative Pressure Release, all over the world.
Stacey Joiner is a New York and Florida State Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Integral Yoga Instructor. Stacey graduated from the Swedish Institute of Massage, trained in Swedish, Shiatsu, Aromatherapy and Deep Tissue. Stacey apprenticed with Eeva Vahla to learn and train in her exclusive method of Slipstream Therapy, combining her love of massage and teaching. Website: Slipstream Therapy
Slipstream Therapy - Negative Pressure Release
16 CE Contact Hours
This course introduces you to the Eeva Vahla method of Negative Pressure Release. We will cover the history and characteristics, along with contraindications and safety of Slipstream Rubber Cupping. You will learn applications for the back, neck, arms and legs. There will be plenty of hands on training, so you can easily master the technique and immediately incorporating this method into your massage treatments and create your own style.
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