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Getting Specific with the Shoulder

March 24, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on July 20, 2019 at 9:00 am

One event on October 23, 2022 at 9:00 am

One event on July 23, 2023 at 9:00 am

$150 – $295

Instructor: Frank Merillat

Time: 9AM-6PM

Workshop Price:

Saturday will focus on the head and neck, Sunday will focus on shoulder. Participants can do either single day or both days.

  • Early bird registration pricing for one day is $150 (by July 1); $175 if received after July 1.
  • Early bird registration pricing for both days is $295. (by July 1); $350 if received after July 1.

Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 9 Florida for one day, or 18 if taking both days

To Register, contact: Frank Merillat at (352) 371-0743 or e-mail at fmerillat@mac.com

Course Description

The ability to offer good specific treatment to areas of the body can distinguish a therapist. When a client has the need to have a condition addressed, a thorough knowledge of the anatomical structure and contractile tissue associated can be instrumental in helping that person. How much do you remember from massage school or from classes you have taken since? If one is not reviewing on a regular basis what we once knew can slowly or even quickly fade away.

Getting Specific is a series of one or two day workshop experiences that focus on specific areas of the body. Anatomical structures, synergistic muscle groups, and effective techniques associated with the particular area of the body will be covered. Use of audio-visual aids, lecture and hands-on palpation will help the participant get clearer on what they are touching. Demonstrations will address techniques that are useful for the area presented. Lots of hands-on time will be available with the opportunity to interact with the instructor will be offered. This will be a great way to review and build your skills.

The Saturday class will be focused on the head and neck. The anatomy will cover the occiput, cervical processes, jaw and scapula attachments, as well as understanding the working movements of the vertebrae and joint structures. You will learn specific treatment techniques for the scalenes, prevertebrals, suboccipitals, and paraspinals. Play with ways to support the head and neck as well as adding movement to your treatment techniques and enjoy becoming more confident and comfortable working with the head and neck.

The Sunday class will focus on the shoulder. The shoulder functionally begins superiorly at the occiput and mastoid process of the skull and inferiorly at the ilium and sacrum. It is anchored in the axial skeleton including vertebrae, ribs and sternum and ends in the radius and ulna. In this workshop, we will explore the major components of this wonderfully moveable part of the body. Specific focus on the shoulder girdle, rotator cuff, and scapula attachments including techniques to treat these areas will be shared. We will do sideline work as well as prone and supine. The use of movement will be explored to enhance the effectiveness of this work. Come join and play with this important region of the body.

You are invited to participate either one or both days. There is an early registration discount for either class if you register three weeks in advance. There is also a discount if you choose to attend both days whether you register early or not.

Please bring sheets, lube, 2-3 pillows and a participatory interest

Note: This workshop can be combined with Getting Specific – Head and Neck

To Register for this course please contact Frank Merillat at (352) 371-0743 or e-mail at fmerillat@mac.com. Please leave a message and he will return your call promptly.

Details

Date:
March 24, 2019
Time:
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost:
$150 – $295

Venue

Florida School of Massage
6421 SW 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608 United States
Phone
352-378-7891

Organizer

Frank Merillat
Email
fmerillat@mac.com