Self-Care For Massage and Bodywork Therapists Course Description AS MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPISTS, much of our energy is dedicated to the physical well-being of others. However, we often neglect our self-preservation. A healthy routine prevents stress, burnout, transference, countertransference, compassion fatigue, and chronic pain while caring for others. With over 30 years of experience as […]

Course Description Thai Foot Reflexology is a natural, alternative therapy that relieves stress and fatigue while improving circulation, relaxation, and tension and eliminating waste in the body. It stimulates the body's organs, oxygenates the tissues, and enhances body systems. Clients often report feeling a sense of overall well-being mentally and physically. This course was developed […]

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 […]

Description In this course we will learn how to access some of the trigger points in the neck, back, spinal column and sacrum. We will learn how to treat some of the most common trigger points that contribute to headaches/Sinus pressure, neck pain, TMJ, upper, middle, and lower back pain, pain in the sacrum, glutes […]

Cylinder of the Thigh and It's Compartments This advanced Myofascial osteopathic workshop is geared towards practitioners who are ready to elevate their palpation and treatment skills to the next level. This class is an osseous and myofascial look at treatment of the cylinder of the thigh & its compartments, delving into the intermuscular septa which […]

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, […]

Dec 13: 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 […]

Dec 13th: How to Give a Full Body Myofascial Treatment This workshop combines many of the techniques learned in other Taylor myofascial workshops, to form a more generalized full body "protocol". A full sequence of treatment ideas is shown starting in prone, with discussion on what to do if you find areas of concern/complaint that […]

Description In this course we will learn how to access some of the trigger points in the head, face, neck, arms, wrists, hands, shoulders and back. We will learn how to treat some of the most common trigger points that contribute to headaches, neck pain, frozen shoulder, elbow pain, hand/wrist pain, and upper, middle and […]

Course Description Did You know?"Increase your knowledge of your craft; then practice, practice, practice. Maintain a healthy balance in your life." - Shizuko Yamamoto (Bodyworker, author, founder of the International Macrobiotic Shiatsu Society) Isn't it about time to put the wow back into your therapy? Japanese Facial Massage is a unique method that blends the […]