Myofascial Workshops for Somatic Professionals
These workshops are designed for somatic professionals who wish to broaden their skills to include myofascial and postural work.
A number of weekend workshops will be offered in 2008:
| An Introduction to Myofascial Techniques | to be announced |
| Postural Therapy I | to be announced |
| Postural Therapy II | tp be announced |
| A Myofascial Approach to RSI | to be announced |
All workshops will use the text 'Structural BODYWORK', written by the convener, John Smith. It has an extensive practical section including over 100 techniques. The book will be provided to attendees as part of their course fee; attendees that already have it should deduct $80 from the course fee.
An Introduction to Myofascial Techniques
This workshop is a practical introduction to some powerful myofascial techniques - myofascial release (direct form) and muscle energy technique ? techniques that can be incorporated directly into your massage practice or into other manual approaches. Background theory will include fascial anatomy.
Postural Therapy I
This workshop will use Myers' anatomy train concept to provide a holistic framework for understanding and evaluating some common postural problems; it will demonstrate an effective three-layered approach to address these problems using: myofascial release (direct form), muscle energy and some integrative approaches to whole body functioning.
The practical work will address postural imbalances through the sagittal plane (front/back imbalances) - Myers' superficial front and back lines. The following will be specifically addressed: 'forward head' syndrome, thoracic inlet syndrome, excessive pelvic tilt or shift, and excessive or diminished spinal curves. It will also touch upon the muscular response to stress, 'the body pattern of anxiety'.
Prerequisite: An Introduction to Myofascial Techniques or equivalent
Postural Therapy II
Building on the skills gained from Postural Therapy I, this workshop will address: postural imbalances in the frontal plane (left/right imbalances) using Myers? lateral and spiral lines. The following will be specifically addressed: the relief of scoliosis, pelvic obliquity due to leg-length discrepancy, and excessive internal or external rotation of limbs.
Prerequisite: Postural Therapy I
A Myofascial Approach to RSI
This workshop use myofascial techniques to address common, computer-related RSI problems in the neck and upper extremities. There will be additional practical notes for techniques not covered by the 'Structural Bodywork' text.
Prerequisite:
An Introduction to Myofascial Techniques or equivalent.
To register for a course click here and enter your contact details and the course you wish to attend
Course Investment:
$390 (or $310 if attendees already have the book 'Structural Bodywork'). A deposit of $50 will secure a place in the workshop, with the balance to be paid 14 days prior to the workshop.
Conditions of Registration and Refund:
Registrations will close 14 days prior to workshop. Late applications may be accepted if places are available. The workshops may be canceled and your deposit refunded if there are insufficient applicants. You will receive a letter acknowledging your registration and payment for the course. Withdrawal from the class for any reason will attract a $50.00 administrative fee. For withdrawal with less than two days notice of the class date there will be no refund. Course fees cannot be applied to another class, however substitute attendees are welcomed.
Participant should wear loose comfortable clothing. Practical work will require partial disrobing. Participants will be issued with a certificate of attendance.
