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World Massage Festival & Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Read our Philosophy - The Bridge Builder to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists about different types of massage and to have fun.
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My Native name is Ska Mato Pejuta Winan which means White Bear Medicine Woman. I received this name from my father in Castun Ceremony in 2000. My heritage is like many natives these days....quite mixed up. I am Santee', Dakota Sioux and Irish. I am very humbled that you would share your time with us to read this web site and inquire about the Medicine Ways of our people. I have had the privilege to study with many great healers, medicine men and women and shamans of several cultures. My late father, Charles Thompson, known as Chas to his Native friends and as Chuck to his white friends, was an inspiration for much of this study. He was thrilled that one of his children wanted to follow the traditions of our people. My sister Nancy also follows the ways of our ancestors, although on a bit different path from mine. On the journey to become Shaman there are Twelve Medicine Paths according to the traditions of our ancestors. Each path requires one year minimum of apprenticeship type study. Each path is very detailed and can require a life time of in-depth learning to become a master. I have walked all twelve paths and have spent the last 14 years fully committed to Inyan Pejuta (Stone Medicine). I must admit I find it the easiest for me to understand. Our people have used hot and cold stones and specific stroke and layout systems for over ten thousand years. As far as I know I am the first native to come forward with the ceremonial applications behind this powerful work. With that assignment offered by my father comes a huge responsibility. I feel honor bound to always carry the message of the Stone Tribe with a gentle voice and quiet respect, for they have many more songs of wellness to sing for us. If you should join Janelle and me in a workshop we both pledge to you that along with the technical aspects of geo-thermal therapy you will receive the free gift of ceremonies that will change your life. We never charge for ceremonies, they are simply an offering of the gifts we have received from our ancestors. We are blessed to be a very small part of this living culture in America that many may think has vanished. Therefore we freely become ceremony with you in an effort to continue that legacy. Website: Sacred Stone Medicine Introduction to Stone Medicine 16 CE Contact Hours Day One In the morning session instructors and assistance will arrive in full Native American regalia. The opening ceremony includes your participation in establishing a traditional Native American altar which will set the tone for this spiritually guided workshop. (Still photos are allowed but no video please.) You will practice using the stones in a self treatment, known as 'Bury the Soul' designed to assist in your personal wellness. You will learn how to warm and chill your stones using professional standards of sanitation and hygiene. The Science of geothermal therapy and safe temperature ranges will be discussed. In the afternoon the instructors will arrive in working attire. There will be a demonstration of Stone Medicine massage techniques. This day you will focus on individual Stone Medicine stroke techniques and stone placement as well as contraindications. Day Two Today will be Clinic Day You will give and receive a full Stone Medicine treatment. Any additional lecture information that the instructors want to share will be completed this day. All paper work must be handed in to the instructor to insure proper certification. (16-CE) Questions and Answers are encouraged throughout the entire class time. A printed manual will assist in retaining the information received in this brief introduction. ** It is important that you understand all ceremony is a free gift to you while your course fees cover the expenses of this workshop presentation.** Stone Medicine suggested student supply list
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