In this seminar, we will learn a variety of safe, gentle movements which may be taught to clients in order to enhance the health-promoting benefits of massage. Benefits include relaxation, stress management, relief of pain, and improved circulation and coordination. Course material comes from a variety of sources, including Feldenkrais Method, yoga, Meir Schneider (The Handbook of Self Healing), and others. The therapist will also find the course material to be useful for self-care and to prevent burnout.

These are not physical therapy stretch and strengthen techniques, and should no be misconstrued as a substitute for physical therapy. Teaching these techniques to clients can transform a massage session from a passive experience to a more empowering experience for the client, as the client learns increased body awareness and self-care.

Specific subjects will include:

• Neck/Tension Headaches
  
  
• Thorax
  
  
• Lumbar
  
  
• Lower Extremity
  
  
• Upper Extremity (including shoulder and carpal tunnel)
  
  
• Stress Management
  
  
• TMJ
  
  
• Fibromyalgia/Arthritis/Chronic Pain