This course is designed for and being offered to Licensed Massage Therapists for 8 CE hours, but is also open as a non-credit course to others wishing to learn more about Clinical Somatic Education. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot.
- Participants will learn the fundamental principles of Clinical Somatic Education, a neuromuscular re-education technique developed by Thomas Hanna.
- We will discuss the neurophysiological process by which we build up chronic muscle tension, and how to release it using Clinical Somatic Education.
- We will discuss common musculoskeletal conditions and how to work with them using the principles of Clinical Somatic Education.
- Participants will learn how to assess their clients in a way that will allow them to understand the underlying cause of their client’s tension or pain.
- Participants will learn self-care exercises that they can use to improve their body mechanics and stay pain-free while practicing massage. We will learn exercises for the neck, shoulders, back, and hips.
The course will consist of four hours of lecture/discussion and four hours of gentle self-care exercises, alternating an hour of each throughout the day. There will be a one-hour lunch break. Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on while doing the exercises.
There is free parking available in the lot behind the building. You may bring your lunch and store it in the refrigerator at the office, and there is a Panera Bread a short walk from the office.
