My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education/Kinesiology and a Professional Teaching Credential (for K – Adult). In the public high school setting I taught health education and physical education.
I have been involved in both public and private education for over 30 years. I currently provide continuing education in the form of workshops and mentoring. For 17 years, I served as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University, Physical Medicine Department, teaching massage skills to future Naturopathic Physicians and Acupuncturists. In the recent past, I served as Director of Education and Instructor at both Brenneke School of Massage (now Cortiva Institute Seattle) and Seattle Massage School (now Everest College).
My Education Philosophy
I believe learning is a life long endeavor. I actively expand my knowledge through continued education, staying current with information and research developments relevant to the profession. As a result my beliefs and practices continue to evolve and grow (while never losing sight of the foundations).
I believe in creating safe, interactive, evocative, provocative and fun learning opportunities. I am a passionate, attentive, respectful and playful teacher. I enjoy teaching and value student contributions to class and to expanding my learning as well. I work to help students discover and advance their passions, potentials and success.
I currently provide continuing education for licensed massage professionals in a variety of venues covering a variety of advanced massage/bodywork specialty topics. I also guest present at massage schools, professional conferences and for various public and private organizations.
My Continuing Education courses are available throughout the year at a variety of venues.
Classes and Calendar (Class descriptions coming soon)
Mentorship
October 2021 – May 2022 – Mentorship Integrated Approaches for Therapeutic Intentions – GROUP 1 IS FULL
Seattle, Washington – Detailed information and application are now available and enrollment is open.
For detailed class info go to Mentorship
Send questions to fourwindsrider@frontier.com
Individual CE classes
TBD Intraoral small group course Seattle, WA
Delayed due to COVID-19 issues, reschedule date TBD – Diaphragm Beyond Breath Kitsap County, WA
More details to come.
For detailed class info, dates and to enroll send questions to fourwindsrider@frontier.com
Therapeutic Training Center classes
In Seattle, Washington
Saturday, September 11, 2021 – Ethics for WA LMTs On-line
Sunday, September 12, 2021 – Diaphragm Beyond Breath
Sunday, October 24, 2021 – Treat the Knee
Sunday, November 14, 2021 – Ethics – Boundaries Bootcamp
Sunday, November 21, 2021 – Fingertips to Elbow Treatment Techniques
Saturday, December 11, 2021 – Treat The Feet
For detailed class info, dates and to enroll go to:
http://stores.theratraining.com/schmidt-dawn/
Therapeutic Training Center classes
In Post Falls, Idaho
Non scheduled at this time
For detailed class info, dates and to enroll go to:
http://stores.theratraining.com/schmidt-dawn/
Other topics I teach
Trauma and PTSD Treatment Approaches
Structural Decompression
Neuro-Myofascial Techniques (for specific body regions or structures)
Ethics – Profession and Business
Ethics and Boundaries Relating to Trauma, Emotion and More
Ethics and Boudaries Relating to Energy and Spirituality
Communication and Relationship Skills
Professional Development
Clinical Treatment for Common and Uncommon Conditions
Kinesiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Many More
If you, your organization, or school would like to host one of these courses please contact Dawn at fourwindsrider@frontier.com
