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School of Massage

Continuing Education Programs

NCBTMB Approved Provider #450522-07

CE Course Evaluations and Student Comments 2008

In order to be a NCBTMB Approved Provider, the instructor must provide a Workshop Evaluation Form and all students must complete this form at the end of each seminar. Here is what the students thought about Introduction to the Okazaki Long-Life Restorative Massage Kata (Form) 1&2 in 2008. All responses are included (N=46).

Continuing Education (CE) Workshop Evaluation Form

Course Titles: Introduction to the Okazaki Long-Life Restorative Massage Kata (Form) 1 & 2

Using the following numbers, please answer the following questions. If you would like, you may use the space provided for additional comments.

Question	5 Excellent	4 Very Good	3         Good	2         Fair	1          Poor
1) How would you rate the CE workshop overall?	93%	7%
2) How would rate the CE instructor?	96%	4%
3) How would your rate the quality of the facilities?	85%	13%	2%
4) How would you rate the quality of the handouts and manuals?	83%	11%	6%

5) Describe anything that you feel would improve this CE workshop.

Additional Comments (Use space below and the back of this form.)

     I am always sincerely interested in constructive criticism that enables me to improve the quality of my programs. Virtually all of the comments under this heading asked for more detailed notes and clamored for a video.

    In response, I have already completed a much more detailed handbook and guide to accompany the video that is now in production.

    Thank you to everyone who attended my seminars in 2008 for your positive comments, constructive criticism, and interest in the Okazaki style of Seifhukujitsu / restorative massage therapy.

Gary Lescak

January 2009

Student Comments

“Excellent instruction from senior and associate instructors – very consistent – Best Ever!!”

“I learned a great deal and appreciate the one-on-one attention.”

“Fabulous! Love your teaching style. Blessings!”

“Fun while learning; not stuffy.”

“Enjoyed the humor! Appreciated the continued support and direction. Enjoyed the class very much!”

“I really enjoyed the CE classes and received quality techniques.”

Unsolicited email:

“Gary,

     I just had to tell you.  I met a friend for breakfast this morning.  I had on one of my "Total Wellness Massage" polo shirts.  The lady sitting in the next booth looked over and asked me if I was in fact, a massage therapist.  When I said yes, she told me about this awful crick (sp?) in her neck and asked me if I had any openings today.  I just happened to have some time at 11:30.

     Long story short, she came in - I did the deep tissue method (25 minutes I might add)....and even did the stretch under the occipital (sp?) ridge.  She got off the table a believer and will be coming back for the full body version.  I have 6 clients today so I just did the upper body massage today.

     She is a gym rat who works out all the time (reminds me of me) and was quite impressed with the deepness of the pressure.  Usually she goes to male therapists because women can't "go deep enough".

     All that to tell you how grateful I am that my Higher Power led you to send me the brochure, and on faith, I went and took the first class.  After nine years in this business, I am no longer worried about doing this into my 60's.

Thank you.

Debbie”