James G. Menz, MS, LMT, CSCS
James Menz is the owner of JGM Consultants, LLC. where he constructs and provides approved continuing education courses for allied health professionals. Currently, he serves as an approved provider for New Jersey and Pennsylvania public school teachers, nurses, athletic trainers, and personal trainers through NSCA, NATA and ACE.
James also serves as an adjunct Professor at Cumberland County College, in NJ, where he created and instructed certification level courses in massage therapy and personal fitness training. James developed and hosted information sessions that were open to the public. He instructs courses in nutrition and health care careers, which are delivered in traditional, online and hybrid formats.
James earned his Master of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from California University in Pennsylvania, as well as his Post Master's certification in Rehabilitation Science.
Courses
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Nutrition: Understanding Macronutrients for Weight LossFormat: Video
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A Healthy Back: The Spinal FrontierFormat: Video
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Massage Techniques for Back and BodyworksFormat: Video
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Hours: 4
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Health Professionals, Here's How to Understand ResearchFormat: Video
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Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia with ExerciseFormat: Video
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Evaluation and Treatment of Rotator Cuff ImpairmentsFormat: Video
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Hours: 2
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Webinar
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Hours: 4
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Evidence Based Approach to Exercise Therapy for Patients with Dementia
Course Description:
Dementia is a degenerative disease that results in a loss of brain function, including significant limitations in memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. Light to moderate exercise may benefit dementia patients by improving both symptoms and quality of life. The purpose of this course is to evaluate the evidence found in the literature on the advantages and applications of home-based exercise programs for patients with dementia. Several exercise modalities...
Massage Intervention for Headaches: Reducing Frequency & Intensity
Course Description:
Nearly 40 million Americans endure at least 1 migraine or similar headache episode per year, with a staggering 9 million suffering 15 or more headaches per month. Conventional medical approaches and pain medicines carry high costs, risk of side effects, and are only partiallyeffective.
Fortunately there are safe, effective techniques available to massage therapists which have met with outstanding success. These inexpensive, noninvasive techniques can be applied...
Nutrition: Understanding Macronutrients for Weight Loss
Course Description:
This course clearly explains the nature and function of nutrients within the human body. The categories of nutrients will be defined, and the vital functions of energy, structure and metabolic regulation will be revealed. We will explore each class of nutrient, examine how the structure and role of each nutrient are related. This clear and enlightening class will add meaning to ubiquitous but nebulous terms such as saturated fats,...
Kin-EZ-ology: The World's Most Concise Lessons on Human Movement
Course Description:
This course discusses skeletal muscle functions, names and locations as well as their various roles and interactions during the creation of human movement. The class includes a detailed explanation of major terms. The class features a clear overview of the skeletal muscle functions, including the concept of "Pulling" which is examined on the macro and micro level. Specific muscle roles and biomechanics principles are addressed, featuring examples and illustrations.
...A Healthy Back: The Spinal Frontier
Course Description:
This course identifies some of the major causes of back pain, which affects over 80% of American adults at some time. Attendees will enhance their understanding of crucial structures related to the spine and gain a deeper knowledge of conditions which contribute to back issues, and some of the major pathologies which impede spinal health.
The course arms the trainer/therapist with a comprehensive approach to assisting clients...
Massage Techniques for Back and Bodyworks
Course Description:
This course identifies some of the major causes of back pain, which affects over 80% of American adults at some time. The crucial structures related to the spine and the major pathologies which impede spinal health are reviewed. Healthcare professionals will be guided in a discussion of major and supporting structures, risk factors that contribute to back pain and injury and key muscles often implicated in cases of back...
Health Professionals, Here's How to Understand Research
Course Description:
This course will help healthcare professionals learn how to understand research. By completing this course, the participant will gain knowledge in distinguishing credible information from propaganda, and elucidate some of the intimidating terms which often accompany informative writing. The course includes a clear, user-friendly clarification of the terms used in statistics, as well as concise definitions of the key components of a scientific study. Concluding with a succinct didactic...
Exercise Over 55: Considerations and Special Needs of Older Clients
Course Description:
While the benefits of physical fitness are widely accepted, there is still a shortage of information and guidance to the special needs and considerations of older clients — specifically those who exercise over 55 years of age. This course identifies the exercise-related motivations, benefits, and challenges unique to clients over the age of 55. Participants learn of some of the most common health issues faced by senior clients, and...
Massage and Athletes: Enhancing Training, Participation and Recovery
Course Description:
Classic massage training typically includes little, if any, understanding of the physical and physiological challenges of sports activities. Therefore, many massage therapists lack full appreciation of the tools and value massage therapy can hold for enhancing sports training, participation, and recovery. This course expounds on the field of massage and athletes to include strength and conditioning, athletic training, and respected research related to the specific physiology of athletic pursuits....
Connective Tissue Disorder Treatment with Muscle Release Techniques
Course Description:
Only recently has the importance of recognizing and alleviating connective tissue disorders gained mainstream attention. This course, Connective Tissue Disorder Treatment with Muscle Release Techniques introduces the therapy professional to the prevalence and impact of connective tissue disruptive conditions such as adhesions, trigger points, and related imbalances. Several common pathologies and consequences of tissue imbalances are addressed. The course emphasizes the crucial skills of palpation as well as passive...
Sports Massage: Enhancing Training, Participation, and Recovery for Today's Athlete, 2nd Edition
This course explores massage needs and methods unique to sports, with a focus on how the body responds to training and competition and the role that massage plays in both performance and recovery. Therapists learn how to assist athletes before, during and after competition through the use of massage.
Treating Connective Tissue Conditions with Muscle Release Techniques, 2nd Edition
Course Description:
Designed to introduce massage therapists, athletic trainers and wellness professionals, this course shows learners how to effectively manipulate adhesions, scar tissue, and trigger points to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of this course is to promote awareness of restrictions in muscle and fascia and tissue adhesions as well as resulting pain and dysfunction. We will explore safe, effective techniques shown to reduce tissue restriction and restore optimum function.
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia with Exercise
Course Description:
As the global population ages, the prevalence of dementia is rising dramatically. The most common form of this condition is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The search to understand this disease encompasses multiple areas of study in biology, social status, genetics, lifestyle, and other factors. Even a cursory investigation reveals that these factors are overlapping and interacting. This short course will investigate the effect AD has on functional and occupational participation....
Pathophysiology of Chronic Cardiovascular Conditions for Therapy Professionals: An Overview
Course Description:
This course reviews the general anatomy of the cardiovascular system and the circulatory schemes. Learners will gain foundational knowledge of the most common chronic cardiovascular diseases and associated symptoms. In understanding the cardiovascular system- learners will understand appropriate ways to educate their patients on the implications of diet and other lifestyle factors have on cardiac health.
New Jersey Law Review for Massage Professionals, Updates
Course Description:
This comprehensive course is designed to provide New Jersey massage professionals with a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations governing their practice. Participants will explore key legal aspects relevant to the massage therapy profession in New Jersey, ensuring compliance with state regulations and promoting ethical practice. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the legal landscape of massage therapy practice in New Jersey confidently. By...
Evaluation and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Impairments
Course Description:
Rotator cuff injuries affect between 2 to 4 million Americans each year. They are often incurred during sports which involve throwing or overhead lifting but can also result from repetitive motion of a job, hobby, or for others reason, some are which are difficult to pinpoint. The very term “torn rotator cuff” is quite familiar to any fan of football, baseball or weight training. Despite being so frequently mentioned,...
Nutrition: Understanding Macronutrients for Weight Loss - Saturday, November 30th, 2024, 10:00am- 2:00pm ET
Course Description:
This course clearly explains the nature and function of nutrients within the human body. The categories of nutrients will be defined, and the vital functions of energy, structure and metabolic regulation will be revealed. We will explore each class of nutrient, examine how the structure and role of each nutrient are related. This clear and enlightening class will add meaning to ubiquitous but nebulous terms such as saturated fats,...
Exercise Over 55: Considerations and Special Needs of Older Clients- Monday, December 23rd 2024, 5:00pm-7:00pm ET
Course Overview
While the benefits of physical fitness are widely accepted, there is still a shortage of information and guidance to the special needs and considerations of older clients — specifically those who exercise over 55 years of age. This course identifies the exercise-related motivations, benefits, and challenges unique to clients over the age of 55. Participants learn of some of the most common health issues faced by senior clients, and...
Kin-EZ-ology: The World's Most Concise Lessons on Human Movement- Monday, January 13th, 2025, 4:00pm-8:00 pm ET
Course Description:
This course discusses skeletal muscle functions, names and locations as well as their various roles and interactions during the creation of human movement. The class includes a detailed explanation of major terms. The class features a clear overview of the skeletal muscle functions, including the concept of "Pulling" which is examined on the macro and micro level. Specific muscle roles and biomechanics principles are addressed, featuring examples and illustrations.
...Connective Tissue Disorder Treatment with Muscle Release Techniques- Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET
Course Description:
Only recently has the importance of recognizing and alleviating connective tissue disorders gained mainstream attention. This course, Connective Tissue Disorder Treatment with Muscle Release Techniques introduces the therapy professional to the prevalence and impact of connective tissue disruptive conditions such as adhesions, trigger points, and related imbalances. Several common pathologies and consequences of tissue imbalances are addressed. The course emphasizes the crucial skills of palpation as well as passive...
Nutrition: Understanding Macronutrients for Weight Loss - Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, 4:00pm- 8:00pm ET
Course Overview
This course clearly explains the nature and function of nutrients within the human body. The categories of nutrients will be defined, and the vital functions of energy, structure and metabolic regulation will be revealed. We will explore each class of nutrient, examine how the structure and role of each nutrient are related. This clear and enlightening class will add meaning to ubiquitous but nebulous terms such as saturated fats,...
Massage and Athletes: Enhancing Training, Participation and Recovery- Sunday, February 16th, 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm ET
Course Overview
Classic massage training typically includes little, if any, understanding of the physical and physiological challenges of sports activities. Therefore, many massage therapists lack full appreciation of the tools and value massage therapy can hold for enhancing sports training, participation, and recovery. This course expounds on the field of massage and athletes to include strength and conditioning, athletic training, and respected research related to the specific physiology of athletic pursuits....
Kin-EZ-ology: The World's Most Concise Lessons on Human Movement - Thursday, February 27th, 2025, 4:00pm-8:00 pm ET
Course Overview
This course discusses skeletal muscle functions, names and locations as well as their various roles and interactions during the creation of human movement. The class includes a detailed explanation of major terms. The class features a clear overview of the skeletal muscle functions, including the concept of "Pulling" which is examined on the macro and micro level. Specific muscle roles and biomechanics principles are addressed, featuring examples and illustrations.
...Exercise Over 55: Considerations and Special Needs of Older Clients - Sunday, January 12th 2025, 9:30am-11:30am ET
Course Overview
While the benefits of physical fitness are widely accepted, there is still a shortage of information and guidance to the special needs and considerations of older clients — specifically those who exercise over 55 years of age. This course identifies the exercise-related motivations, benefits, and challenges unique to clients over the age of 55. Participants learn of some of the most common health issues faced by senior clients, and...