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September 2023
Craig Knowles – KM Technique Cervical Torso
KM Technique - Cervical/Torso Description Kinetic Musculorehab technique is a blend of sports massage and medical massage that uses range of motion to treat common everyday dysfunctions. The basis of KM Technique is to learn to treat muscles in their plane of action. This course teaches how to merge passive range of motion with other massage techniques to increase their function and to relieve pain. KM Technique is also used to increase range of motion, break up adhesion and scar…
Find out more »Sam Irwin – Orthopedic Assessment – Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand
Sam Irwin - Orthopedic Assessment - Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, hand Description This is a 12-hour hands-on course dedicated to Orthopedic Assessment of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand. Students will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and treatment of specific conditions in the hip, pelvis, low back, neck including: Rotator Cuff tears Lateral-Humeral Epicondylitis DeQuervains Tenosynovitis and more using various ROM evaluations, the HOPS method, etc. Class Info Supplies: Bring sheets and lotion/cream each day. DO NOT bring oil-based products. massage tables…
Find out more »October 2023
Sam Irwin – Orthopedic Assessment – Leg, Knee, Ankle, Foot
Sam Irwin - Orthopedic Assessment - Leg, Knee, Ankle, and Foot Description This is a 12-hour hands-on course dedicated to Orthopedic Assessment of the leg, knee, ankle and foot. Students will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and treatment of specific conditions in the leg, knee, ankle, foot, including: inversion ankle sprain excessive Q angle IT band friction syndrome and more using various ROM evaluations, the HOPS method, etc. Class Info Supplies: Bring sheets and lotion/cream each day. DO NOT bring oil-based…
Find out more »Sam Irwin – Orthopedic Assessment – Leg, Knee, Ankle, Foot
Sam Irwin - Orthopedic Assessment - Leg, Knee, Ankle, and Foot Description This is a 12-hour hands-on course dedicated to Orthopedic Assessment of the leg, knee, ankle and foot. Students will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and treatment of specific conditions in the leg, knee, ankle, foot, including: inversion ankle sprain excessive Q angle IT band friction syndrome and more using various ROM evaluations, the HOPS method, etc. Class Info Supplies: Bring sheets and lotion/cream each day. DO NOT bring oil-based…
Find out more »Craig Knowles – Lymphatic Drainage Part 3 – Post Surgical
Craig Knowles - Lymphatic Drainage Part 3 Prerequisite: Lymphatic Drainage Part 1 & Part 2 Lymphatic Massage Part 3 takes the routines we learned in Part 2 and modifies them for specific ortho and cosmetic surgeries. You will also learn two techniques to treat scar tissue using scraping tools and cupping. This course will assist therapists in developing treatments specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts, among others. You must have completed Lymphatic…
Find out more »Mayumi Hawthorne – Contrast Therapy (using Hot/Cold Stones)
Mayumi Hawthorne - Contrast Therapy (using Hot/Cold Stones) Course Description We are excited to announce Contrast Therapy Massage (using Hot/Cold Stones) is at our Marietta campus. This 12 hours hands-on course will help provide you with a clear understanding of the application and bodily response to heat and cold application of water using stones. You will be able to explain and perform: Describe the benefits and contraindications of heat and cold applications using Basalt stones Proper protocol for a full-body…
Find out more »November 2023
Pam Nichols – Myofascial Isolation Lower Extremities
Pam Nichols - Myofascial Isolation - Lower Extremities Course Description Myofacial Isolation Lower Extremities is a comprehensive look at the muscles and movement of the hips and legs. 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 course outline…
Find out more »Mayumi Hawthorne – Heated Herbal Ball Massage
Mayumi Hawthorne - Heated Herbal Ball Massage Course Description This new and exciting 12 hours hands-on course will discuss the fundamentals of using heat application of hydrotherapy with compressed balls filled with herbs. It will demonstrate the manipulation of soft tissue techniques to relieve pain from sore, hypertonic muscles, detoxification of waste from the muscles, reinvigorate the body, mind and spirit and relaxation as they are used in massage today. A successful heated herbal ball massage depends on understanding hydrotherapy…
Find out more »Sam Irwin – Orthopedic Assessment – Hip, Pelvis, Low Back, Neck
Sam Irwin - Orthopedic Assessment - Hip, Pelvis, Low back, Neck Description This is a 12-hour hands-on course dedicated to Orthopedic Assessment of the hip, pelvis, low back, and neck. Students will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and treatment of specific conditions in the hip, pelvis, low back, neck including: SI Joint Dysfunction Piriformis Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and more using various ROM evaluations, the HOPS method, etc. Class Info Supplies: Bring sheets and lotion/cream each day. DO NOT bring oil-based…
Find out more »December 2023
Carrie Taylor – Fascial Fundamentals – The Taylor Technique Myofascial Assessment & Treatment of TMD and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Carrie Taylor - Fascial Fundamentals - The Taylor Technique Myofascial Assessment & Treatment of TMD and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Course Description Day 1: Fascial Fundamentals: The Taylor Technique 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, and pin & drag, skin rolling, pick up & roll are all shown in several areas of the body,…
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