Continuing Education Coordinators

CLASS CANCELLED April 11: Neurology of the Cervical Plexus This Neurology workshop will be anatomy, physiology and pathology based, with an in depth look at lumbar, pelvic, and lower extremity nerves and their entrapment sites. The lumbar and sacral plexi will be covered, with a focus on which muscles each nerve supplies, and what dysfunctions may arise if these nerves become compressed or compromised. In addition, relevant assessment strategies followed by possible myofascial and osseous treatment options for these pathologies…

CLASS CANCELLED May 3: Lumbar Disc Herniations and Sciatica: Treatment and Management of Back Pain Lumbar Disc Herniations are becoming more and more common in our sedentary, office working culture. People are sitting for extended periods more than ever, and effectively reversing the position of the lumbar lordotic curve, which encourages discs to bulge posterolaterally. Coupled with lack of exercise and weakened core stabilization, True Sciatica symptoms result. This can cause everything from mild lower extremity weakness and instability, to…

CLASS CANCELLED June 14: Migraine, TMD< Cervical Tension Migraines can strike without warning, leaving the victim debilitated, and suffering from a "migraine hangover" that may last several days. Many patients, also have TMJ Dysfunction and cervical tension, two of the many contributing factors to the severity and duration of the headache. In this advanced workshop, you will learn the intimate dynamic between these disorders, and how to lessen the severity, impact and frequency of migraines by treating these underlying contributors.…

CLASS CANCELLED With the evolving health care system in this country, massage therapists are being called upon more than ever to assist and support patients in post operative settings as early as possible. This workshop takes the practitioner through the acute, subacute, and chronic phases of post operative clinical cases, with detailed approaches and techniques best suited to effectively handling surgical recovery outcomes. Using all the tools in a massage therapist’s arsenal, while staying within the scope of practice, can…

Oct 25: Myofascial Assessment and Treatment of the Lumbrosacral Hip Region This workshop will provide therapists with a new approach to effectively treating & preventing Lumbrosacral-Hip Complex pain. Therapists will review myofascial assessment by discussing intake information, as well as using observation, movement, palpation, neurological assessment, referral pain and special tests to translate a patient's clinical info into an effective treatment plan. The majority of time is spent in hands-on practice of techniques for direct and indirect treatment of the…

Nov 22: Fascial Fundamentals This workshop will give participants an introduction to the "Taylor Technique" style of myofascial assessment & treatment, and how to incorporate this work into their current practice. Specifically, strain/counterstrain, using limbs as levers, pin & drag, skin rolling, pick up & roll are all shown in several areas of the body, focusing on palpation of superficial and deep layers of fascia, and differentiating between the two. Learning about the elements of fascia and how to dialogue…