Integrated Bodywork II - Deep Tissue Massage I and II (50 hrs. each)
This Intermediate Bodywork course moves beyond the basics of massage and deepens the student’s understanding of anatomy and deep tissue massage. Students will explore the detailed anatomy of muscle layers and joint function. The emphasis will be on learning noninvasive, advanced deep tissue techniques, with special attention paid to body mechanics. The student will be prepared to do deep tissue massage, understand anatomy, and develop skills to address many common myofascial problems.
• 20 hours anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
• 20 hours of technique in direct deep tissue bodywork
• 15 hours supervised practice
Deep Tissue I will explore the basics of appropriate contact and touch. We will focus mainly on major muscle groups in both the upper and lower parts of the body. Deep Tissue II will investigate a more 'indirect' method of touch and focus on more in-depth muscle groups.
Integrated Bodywork III - Common Injury Massage I and II (50 hrs. each)
Often people come to massage therapy to address specific muscle strains or injuries in their body. This class will focus on the more common issues one sees in a massage practice. Most sports injuries are extreme instances of everyday strains and sprains. This class will prepare the student to assess and address these problems, in addition to working with clients during rehabilitation and at sporting events.
• 20 hours anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
• 20 hours of common injury and sports massage technique
• 15 hours supervised practice
Advanced Bodywork Methods I (75 hrs.)
Myofascial Release Methods, Muscle Energy Techniques, Positional Release
Myofascial Release Methods, Muscle Energy Techniques, and Positional Release are complementary methods to intelligent Deep Tissue Bodywork. These methods are indirect techniques that rely on the ability to discern patterns of strain and the sensitivity to take the myofascial tissue into the direction of the strain. These indirect methods, coupled with direct deep tissue work, form a comprehensive, non-invasive method for working with clients.
• 20 hours anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
• 40 hours of myofascial release techniques
• 15 hours supervised practice
Clinical Applications of Advanced Bodywork - II (50 hrs.)
Incorporating Massage into the Medical Model
Increasingly, medical professionals are turning to massage and bodywork as a compliment to traditional therapy for more complete rehabilitation for common muscle injuries. Using the Advanced Bodywork Methods, students will address injuries and chronic pain patterns involving ligaments, tendons, nerves, and bony alignments. This class will also focus on integrating one’s bodywork practice into the larger health care community.
• 20 hours anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
• 20 hours of technique: Myofascial Release, Indirect Techniques
• 10 hours supervised practice
Advanced Bodywork Methods II (50 hrs.)
Ligamentous Strain, Exploring the Cranium and Spine
The class will explore the functional anatomy of the spine, cranium and sacrum. We will introduce the idea of structure as the tonic function of deep muscles, the coordination of deep and surface anatomy, and the dynamic relationship of kyphotic and lordotic curves. Conceptual models for understanding structural dynamics will be combined with Structural Deep Tissue Work in order to address specific problems and return the body to balance.
• 20 hours anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
• 20 hours of technique: Ligamentous Strain, Beg. Cranial-Sacral Therapy
• 10 hours supervised practice
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