Alt-Benestar Health School

Published: 03/09/2007 - Updated: 08/13/2019

At the heart of Valencia, there is thee School of Health called Alt-Benestar with new ways to understand and appreciate health, as its name suggests, means higher welfare.

This new school has been set up to help people in their development, personal growth, quality training courses, classes, consultations, treatments, experiential lectures and talks to free guidance and knowledge to all those who wish to attend, as our primary goal is to help, guide, train and provide the highest welfare for each person.

School team is made up of professionals with proven experience, each in its work: Doctors, Doctors of Psychology, psychologists, osteopaths, Chiromassage, Reflexologists, Yoga Teachers, Lymphatic Drainage, dance therapy, Meditation Masters and Reiki.

But what really matters, apart from being professional and responsible, each in its work, is the capacity and the vocation of help to all our characteristic. It seems as if the Universe would have united to create something special, or at least that is what our intuition understands.

You may visit, we will be happy to assist you as well as attend free lectures and conferences without any commitment or for profit.

With best wishes for your life and your loved ones to be happy, get our respect and our most sincere greetings.

Chiromassage Training course

Today, many massage techniques are known as Chiromassage, but really the "Chiromassage" is a technique created by Dr. Vicente Lino Ferrándiz, techniques based on German, Swiss and East, which gives primacy to the action and effect of hand, without the use of devices.

Therefore, the "Chiromassage" could be defined as the union of technique and sensitivity.

That is what we teach in this course, on one hand all the necessary theoretical basis for a good technical knowledge of anatomy, effects, indications and contraindications, and major maneuvers and treatments (back, upper extremity and lower face, abdomen, neck …). Furthermore you will be guided, and that is something nobody can teach you, in the development of the innate sensitivity to each of you. Thus you gain some clever manipulations directed by a clear mind, you will improve your quality of life and patients’.

Topics:

  • History of massage
  • Basic concepts
  • Indications: contractures, lumbago, cervicalgia, tired legs, headaches …
  • Benefits – effect
  • Exercises for the therapist
  • Contradictions
  • Anatomy for Chiromassage: muscles, bones, joints…
  • Handling recommendations
  • Treatments: Back, legs, arms, neck, chest, facial

… Our school is certified and has direct teaching books and the creator of Dr. Chiromassage Jordi Ferrandiz Sagrera, in addition to a close and continuous recycling.

The course:

Josefa Sanchez (Practical): Chiromassage and Reflexologist. Formed in technology pioneer with Dr. Vicente Lino and the school of his heir Dr. Jordi Ferrandiz Sagrera, president and creator of the International Symposium of Massage STEM and direct negotiations with the Minister of Health for recognition as official Chiromassage.

José Vicente Segarra (Theoretical): Chiromassage. Specialist treatment of sports injuries and traumatic injuries. Osteopath specializing in cranio-sacral osteopathy, visceral, structural and functional, Spine, Pain and Sports, osteopathy Peripheral massagist metamorphic.

Dr. Juan Carlos Alonso (general supervision): Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, in the exercise since 1994 Alcanyís Xátiva Lluis Hospital as a specialist in Nephrology (diagnostics, specializing in kidney).

Sports massage course

The sports massage course is aimed at leaders and people related to the world of sport, professional or otherwise, as well as therapists and Chiromassage intending acquire a range of techniques and skills aimed at obtaining better results in this field. In the course of sports massage, you learn to deal with various sports injuries of individual sports at present as to broaden knowledge applicable to other fields of therapeutic massage.

The course:

José Vicente Segarra: Chiromassage. Specialist treatment of sports injuries and traumatic injuries. Osteopath specializing in cranio-sacral osteopathy, visceral, structural and functional, Spine, Pain and Sports, osteopathy Peripheral massagist, metamorphic.

Dr. Juan Carlos Alonso: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, in the exercise since 1994 in Alcanyís Xátiva Lluis Hospital as a specialist in Nephrology. (Diagnostics, specializing in kidney)

Topics to be covered:

  • Locomotor anatomy
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Assessment of the athlete and their injury
  • Types of sports massage techniques (neuromuscular CYRIAX, drainage, Vogler)
  • Massage prior, during and after the competition.
  • Treatment of muscle and tendon injuries: cramps, shoelaces, contractures, overload, tendonitis, contusions, muscle fatigue.
  • Treatment of joint injuries: sprains, arthritis, back pain, back pain, tennis elbow, and so on.

Chiromassage and osteopathy advanced course

In the course of further advance Chiromassage and Advanced massage techniques created by Dr. Vicente Lino Ferrandiz, in addition you will learn new technique (treatment trigger points niofascial release, muscle energy techniques, Vodde, CYRIAX …) and their application to different postural and mechanical problems in the upper limbs, and lower spine.

In the course of Chiromassage you learn the proper body reading, an improvement of the clinical history and optimal treatment for various injuries and exhaustive knowledge about anatomy and physiology.

We also provide an introduction to osteopathy and application to Chiromassage.

Subject areas:

  • Reading body: postural habits and corrective techniques.
  • Improvement in the preparation of the patient's clinical history
  • Treatment of muscular pain, joints and ligaments.
  • Stretching: direct, indirect, assets, liabilities, post-isometric.
  • New techniques: Treatment of trigger points, massage and home-insertion ligament and tendon massage techniques, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, massage for the periosteum. CYRIAX technique.
  • Complementary techniques: ice, clay, water, stretching, homeopathy …
  • Tendonitis, contractures, tear, pull, kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, plantar fasciitis, contusions, cervical osteoarthritis, ciatalgia, knee and hip osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, sprained ankle and knee, shoulder tendinitis. Introduction to osteopathy: basic concepts and dorsal processing.
  • Injuries: first and second grade.
  • Contraindications. Back area.
  • Our school is certified and has direct teaching books and the creator of the Ferrandiz Chiromassage Dr. Jordi Sagrera, in addition to a close and continuous recycling.

The course:

José Vicente Segarra: Specialist treatment of sports injuries and traumatic injuries. Chiromassage. Osteopath specializing in cranio-sacral osteopathy, visceral, structural and functional, Spine, Pain and Sports, osteopathy Peripheral massagist, metamorphic.

Dr. Juan Carlos Alonso: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, in the exercise since 1994 Alcanyís Xátiva Lluis Hospital as a specialist in Nephrology.

Metamorphic massage course

Health through the release of energy.

Metamorphic massage is a therapy that works on a deep reflection of the spine and unconscious experiences relating to our period of conception, gestation and birth. Since the metamorphic technique, the disease is seen as a disharmony caused by stagnation of vital energy that can be released through a subtle but profound reflex massage on the feet, hands and head.

This is a very simple but highly emotional mobilization, which does not require any prior training.

Metamorphic Massage has proven especially useful in times of personal crisis, emotional disorders or blockages, children with Down syndrome or autism, changing situations and periods of anxiety or stress.

Activities:

Our way of providing this course is through a theoretical and experimental experience, i.e., providing all necessary and practical knowledge personally experiencing the effects of this therapy as effective in the process of personal transformation and restoration of health.

The course:

Dulce Garcia (psychologist and Chiromassage). Integrative Psychotherapist. specialist in therapy and group dynamics.

Reflexology course

The technique of Reflexology has its origins in traditional cultures such as China massage, Malaysia, India, Egypt, they even were aware of such famous characters as Benvenuto Cellini disciple of Michelangelo and the U.S. president James A. Garfield, were treated with pressure techniques on the feet to relieve acute.

In Spain it was introduced by Dr. Frederic Vinyes, medical formed in Germany, where he learned this technique with Hanne Marquardt, disciple of Eunice Ingham, who gave a great impetus, and spread popularity in the U.S.

The Reflexology works on the whole body, stimulating the body to reflect on our feet, through pressure. This at first glance may seem magical, it is based on neurophysiological bases, which gives scientific recognition.

We are primarily a technical practice, with a wide therapeutic work in the entire distal body, normalizing their functions.

Topics:

  • History of Reflexology.
  • Map and location points
  • Revelation of current handling
  • Preparation of foot
  • Benefits – Basics
  • Effects of reflexology techniques
  • Reflexology in hand contra-indications
  • Autoreflexology
  • Foot anatomy and nervous system.

The course:

Josefa Sanchez: Reflexologist and Chiromassage. Formed in the art of Dr. Frederic Vinyes and the technique of Reflexology in Mila Ferrer School in Barcelona and with the faculty of the School of Dr. Jordi Ferrandiz Sagrera.

MLD course

MLD is the hand that triggers the movement of lymph through the vessels of the lymphatic system. The function of this system is essentially immune-defense, and despite being the least studied of the human body, is increasingly recognizing by its importance in the health of the whole organism.

This technique is suitable for a variety disorders, especially in oedematous states (bumps) which have their origin in this system (lymphedema). Small swellings as tenosynovitis, bruising, acne … and large swellings on upper and lower extremities. Also it works in the field of aesthetics, especially to help reduce cellulite. And last but not least, is a technique that passes by their surface is very smooth and relaxing as effective, if stress, anxiety or insomnia.

Its broad scope and ease of their manipulations, convert the MLD in an important complementary technique for the masseur.

Issues to be addressed:

  • History of DLM
  • INDICATIONS: cellulite, acne, scars, swelling during pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome, post-traumatic, relaxing …
  • Blood circulatory system – The lymphatic system
  • Edemas: body's response to linfostasis, location, origin and classification
  • Contraindications – treatment of lymphedema: neck, face, arms, legs, chest …

The course:

Fernando Puchades Dasi: Diploma in Chiromassage, Sports Massage, Functional bandaging, Shiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage (Technical Vodde), recovery of the Movement Articular (RMA), and Medicine Auriculotherapy, with extensive experience in consultation and massage of different sports teams.

Family massage course 

Course for family Massage is based on the technique of "Chiromassage" created by Dr. Vicente Lino Ferrándiz, which gives primacy to the action and effect of hand, without the use of equipment, could be defined as the union of technique and sensitivity .

This course will teach how your FAMILY is the theoretical basis necessary and anatomical knowledge to achieve a precise technique, especially through good practice, which is what most influences this course. Learn treatments for back, limbs, neck, head, etc.. specifications and is of particular interest to the student.

It will guide you so you can discover and develop innate sensitivity in manual therapy that exists in each one of you.

This moto gain some clever manipulations led a clear mind, you will improve quality of life for your family, friends, etc..

Issues to be addressed:

  • Basics – Benefits – effects
  • Manipulations
  • General recommendations
  • Directions: contracture, lumbago, cervicalcias, tired legs, headaches.
  • Treatments: back, legs, neck, head, etc..

Our school has the direct teaching of the creator of the Ferrandiz Chiromassage Dr. Jordi Sagrera, in addition to a close and continuous recycling.

The course teachers:

Josefa Sanchez: Reflexologist and Chiromassage. Formed in the art of Dr. Frederic Vinyes and the technique of Reflexology in Mila Ferrer School in Barcelona and with the faculty of the School of Dr. Jordi Ferrandiz Sagrera.

José Vicente Segarra: Specialist treatment of sports injuries and traumatic injuries. Chiromassage. Osteopath specializing in cranio-sacral osteopathy, visceral, structural and functional, Spine, Pain and Sports, osteopathy Peripheral massagist, metamorphic.

Acupuncture course

Acupuncture is an art and an ancient healing technique whose origins are lost in the dawn of mankind. It contains a thorough knowledge of Energy – Qi – that run through our body and goes through certain places in ancient times, the Orientals learned to systematize and relationships, creating theories of yin and yang, the theory of five elements, and all a system of channels and collaterals.

Therefore, in our Western society, in which man lives immersed in a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly remote from the natural rhythms, and it leads to stress, anxiety, and loss of connection to their origins, acupuncture remains alive as a possibility, as a door open for man to regain its state of equilibrium.

This course aims to be a basic course in terms of that will provide knowledge needed to properly understand the treatments. Depart from the theories of the Taoist cosmos, travelling through the different channels, taking therapeutic tool to end to help us in daily practice.

Topics:

  • Introduction to Acupuncture. Qi. Different types of energies. The acupuncture point. Concept of Tao, Yin and Yang. Concept of energy Canal. Different types of channels. The Five Movements.
  • Concept of health and disease. Possible causes. The different diagnostic methods. Forms of treatment (needles, moxa, massage hammer seven tips, sales). Hazards of acupuncture. Mutant
  • Water Kingdom. Concept according to Eastern tradition (ideograms). I remember anatomo-physiological Kidney and bladder. Pathophysiology Energy Water. Tour of the canals and description of some most important applications. Points SHUI – Water and its usefulness. Mutant
  • Kingdom of Wood. Concept according to Eastern tradition. I remember anatomo-physiological liver and gallbladder. Pathophysiology of Wood Energy. Tour of the canals and description of some important points, with applications. FENG points – Wind and its usefulness. Mutant
  • Kingdom of Fire. concept according to the oriental tradition. I remember anatomo-physiological Heart and small intestine. Concept and Master Triple heater by heart. Points SHEN-psyche and its usefulness. Concept-LING Spirit. Channels and a description of the most important points. Mutant
  • Kingdom of Earth. Concept according to Eastern tradition. Anatomo-physiological remember the spleen and stomach. Pathophysiology energy on Earth. Tour of the canals and description of some important points. ZHONG-center points and their usefulness. Metal Mutant
  • Kingdom. Concept according to Eastern tradition. I remember Anatomical lung and large intestine. Pathophysiology Energy Metal. Concept of emptiness. Tour of the canals and description of some important points. The Wonderful
  • Cups. Concept. Tour of the canals and therapeutic usefulness.
  • Preventive methods as the Eastern tradition. Methods of general regulation of the five kingdoms mutants.

The course:

Professor Diana Patricia: Maglia. Degree in Medicine from the University of Valencia in 1984. Studied Acupuncture at the Center for Research on Alternative Therapies of Valencia, led by Carlos Lasvi. She ws a year in consultation with the acupuncturist Dr. china Pei Fang, who is also started in the Tai Qi. In 1989 began her studies at the School Neijing led by Dr. José Luis Padilla. Stay in touch with this school for fifteen years, during which, in addition to acupuncture conducted to perfect the various courses (Qicong, Sacred Dance, Humanism Healer, etc.). She has extensive experience as a teacher and therapist, with fifteen years of practice of acupuncture. Since 2002 is member and founder of the "compass" by women therapists who investigate the topic of women. She has given lectures for women in Casinos, Buñol, Puzol, Valencia and Castellon.

Professor Francisco Ortiz Gimenez: Technician in Acupuncture by CITA (Center for Research in Alternative Therapies). Chemical Laboratory Officer. PVS: Graduate Diploma in Nursing. Extensive experience as a teacher in various schools of Acupuncture. Acupuncturist with wide experience as an advisory from 20 years ago. Extensive experience as acupuncturist in the treatment of acute and chronic pain.

Recovery of articular movement

Joints are the connections that exist between the various points and areas of surfaces of the bones that make up the human skeleton and are responsibility of the movements of different body parts.

With this therapy we work different types of massage type CYRIAX, kneading, friction, gutted, stretching, etc.. Along with the movement of the joint and tension of it, without causing pain.

The therapist is in motion while massage and stretches, makes a passive form of traction, giving flexibility, improving joint movement and muscle tone of the ligaments and capsule.

Some of the effects of the technique are, in general relief, increased mobility, restoration of muscular action and change the quality of connective tissue. And locally: decongesting and standardization in the peripheral tissue, release of adhesions and fibrous tissue, local hypertonia, improvement in the removal of metabolic substances.

Teaches the course:

FERNANDO DASI Puchades: Diploma in Chiromassage, Massage. Functional bandaging, Shiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage (Technical Vodde), recovery of movement joints, and Auriculotherapy, therapist with extensive experience in consultation and massage of different sports teams.

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