SD # MT10393
Massage
This bodywork provides a holistic approach to wellness by balancing body-mind-soul for a complete healing. The therapist uses hands and forearms while applying soft and deep tissue techniques. This bodywork frees the body of long held stress and clarifies the mind and emotions.
Review of the muscles and bones in the neck, shoulders, & shoulder girdle. Therapist pin point problems that client's have in these areas: headaches, whiplash, frozen shoulder, tendinitis, rotator cuff issues, and numbness & tingling sensations. Therapist learn skills for the specific muscles involved: Swedish Massage Techniques, Passive Positioning, Deep Glides, & Stretching.
Review of the muscles and bones in the fingers, shoulders & neck. Therapist pin point problems that client's have in these areas: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Finger, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, & Rotator Cuff Issues. Therapist learn skills for the specific muscles involved: Swedish Massage Techniques, Passive Positioning, Deep Glides, Stretching, & Therapist Body Mechanics.
Review of the muscles and bones in the torso. Therapist pin point problems that client's have in these areas: Poor Posture, Swayback, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Back Pain, & Breathing Difficulties. Therapist learn skills for the specific muscles involved: Swedish Massage Techniques, Passive Positioning, Deep Glides, Stretching.
Review of the four types of sports massage: Pre-Event, Post-Event, Training, & Rehabilitation. Therapist learn the difference between overuse or injury, how to work hard to reach but necessary muscles to restore function for clients, & learn to feel and identify adhesions. Therapist learn skills for the specific muscles involved: Swedish Massage Techniques, Passive Positioning, Deep Glides, Stretching, Muscle Energy Techniques, Compression with Contraction, & Friction Strokes.
Cupping Therapy is a soft tissue release that loosens and lifts connective tissue while increasing blood flow and lymph flow through the underlying tissues.
Review the anatomy & physiology of the lymphatic system to help understand the system and how it functions. Therapist will learn difficulties caused by problems within the lymphatic system along with indications as well as contradictions. Therapist learn how general massage benefits the lymph system and ways to stimulate lymph flow.