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August 2018
Craig Knowles – KM Technique- Upper Extremities
Craig Knowles - KM Technique- Upper Extremities CLASS CLOSED Description This course will be held at the Lilburn campus. PLEASE BRING SHEETS AND LOTION/CREAM EACH DAY. DO NOT BRING OIL BASED PRODUCTS. The basis of Kinetic Musculorehab Technique is to learn to treat muscles in their plane of action. This course teaches how to merge a passive range of motion with your massage techniques allowing relief from pain in one visit.This technique helps in breaking apart adhesions and scar tissue that…
Find out more »Carl Christie – Demystifying Neuromuscular Therapy – Lower Extremities
Demystifying Neuromuscular Therapy - NMT CLASS CLOSED Neuromuscular Therapy(NMT) is a very powerful tool for taking your sessions to the next level. This class takes the complicated details of NMT and distills them into a few memorable lessons that make them easier to understand and incorporate into your current practice. This is a great introduction if you've never used NMT and a great refresher if you have studied it in the past. Lower Extremities - 12 Hours In this class,…
Find out more »Scott Crewes – A Comprehensive Analysis of the Torso
Scott Crewes - A Comprehensive Analysis of the Torso This course will be held at the Lilburn campus. CLASS CLOSED PLEASE BRING SHEETS AND LOTION/CREAM EACH DAY. DO NOT BRING OIL BASED PRODUCTS. Work smarter not harder! this 12 hr. hands-on course teaches precisely that. We'll take a detailed look at the neuromuscular junctions within the torso and how they play an intricate roll in some of the most common and uncommon Dysfunctions both anatomic and physiologic. Enhance your current skill set with this…
Find out more »Magnus Eklund – Advanced Myofascial Techniques and Functional Movement Assessments
Magnus Eklund - Advanced Myofascial Techniques and Functional Movement Assessments-Neck, Shoulder, Low Back, Pelvis and Legs CLASS CLOSED This workshop presents the fundamental concepts and strategies of Synergetic Myofascial Therapy. In this course participants will learn how to apply myofascial hands-on techniques, passive and resisted ROM and AIS stretching techniques in combination with active movement to enhance structural balance and functional movement in the neck, clavicles, shoulder joint, scapula's, spine, pelvis, sacrum, hip joints, and legs. Participants will also learn…
Find out more »Craig Knowles – Lymphatic Drainage
Craig Knowles - Lymphatic Drainage CLASS CLOSED PLEASE BRING SHEETS AND LOTION/CREAM EACH DAY. DO NOT BRING OIL BASED PRODUCTS. This Lymphatic Massage course is 12 hands-on hours and will: Describe basic anatomy, physiology of the lymph system and main body fluids. Explain the scientific principles behind Lymph Drainage Therapy, and why the lymphatic system plays a crucial role in recovering from disease and enhancing health. Explain the importance of the lymphatic system and how it relates to blood and…
Find out more »IRT 2-A Cervical, Cranial, & Sacral Mobilization Workshop
Ira Wikel - IRT 2-A Cervical, Cranial, & Sacral Mobilization Workshop Description: CLASS CLOSED This is not a chiropractic course. Integrated Restoration Technique is a comprehensive approach toward treatment of soft tissue pain, dysfunction and sport performance utilizing the following: Structural assessment, Structural alignment, Myofascial Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique and Russian medical massage. In this workshop we will be Assessing, Balancing and Correcting the CERVICAL SPINE the SACRUM and the CRANIAL VAULT. This is more than a Cranial/Sacral class. The class will…
Find out more »Pam Nichols – Myofascial Isolation Torso
Course Description CLASS CLOSED Myofascial Isolation Torso is a comprehensive look at the Torso muscles and movement. The study of their functions, origin, insertion and fiber runs. It is a unique blend of Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release and Isolation stretching. In the context of this course, Myofascial Isolation is performed with the intent of improving medical conditions or pathologies that have been prescribed by a physician. The modalities taught include Myofascial Torso assessment, Postural Analysis, ROM, Compression Disc testing, Myofascial…
Find out more »Craig Knowles – TMJ Protocols
Craig Knowles - TMJ Protocols Description CLASS CLOSED In this course we discuss the anatomy and physiology of the jaw. Review the dysfunction of the jaw and TMJ. Clarify the causes, specific events and subtypes that result in TMJ disorder. Summarize the mechanism of mouthpieces to correct TMJD. Also, this course will elaborate on how integrate changes in patient's lifestyle may prevent or ease the pain and discuss ongoing treatment management for TMJ disorder. PLEASE BRING SHEETS AND LOTION/CREAM EACH…
Find out more »Scott Crewes – Advanced Application of Sports Massage
Advanced Application of Sports Massage CLASS CLOSED This course will be held at the Lilburn campus. PLEASE BRING SHEETS AND LOTION/CREAM EACH DAY. DO NOT BRING OIL BASED PRODUCTS. Course Description Advanced Application of Sports massage is designed to enhance the skills and understanding of the massage therapist with regards to the field of sports massage. The information being presented has been compiled via various experts in the fields of Kinesiology, Sports Science, and Physical Therapy, Osteopathic medicine as well…
Find out more »September 2018
Raleigh, NC – Randall Gibson – The Kinesiology Connection
The Kinesiology Connection The newly revised Kinesiology Connection now includes testing and treatment of twelve different muscles. This class is an introduction to the art and science of manual resistive muscle testing (derived from applied kinesiology). Participants will learn to locate muscular imbalance and to correct it quickly and efficiently using techniques available to massage therapists. Special attention will be given to evaluating and treating the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. Topics also include tests and corrections for dehydration, hypotonicity,…
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