About Onsen: The Onsen Techniques® was developed by Rich Phaigh, DMT, LMT for World Class athletes and the treatment of chronic pain. The technique uses visual, palpatory and range of motion tests to assess skeletal alignment and the functionality of the joints and soft tissues within the body. To correct dysfunction, Onsen uses muscle energy technique (MET) transverse friction massage (TFM) to soften and realign adhesions. Stretching and strengthening exercises are applied to lengthen chronically tight muscles, strengthen chronically stretched and weak muscles so the body attains balance, and corrections achieved in treatment hold. Practitioners work with clients to teach these self-care techniques. Assessments and treatments are quick and pain free.
Certification Information: The Onsen Techniques® is divided into four 20-hour classes where the assessment and treatment of the entire body is learned. Classes may be taken separately and out of order, but it is highly recommended the students begin with Volume I to learn the core fundamentals. Students may certify as Onsen Therapists by taking a certification test which is separate from the classes--please contact the instructor for further details.
Class Information: In Volume IV, students will learn how to assess and apply treatment to the neck, mid-back, scapula, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Students will learn specific stretches for each muscle along with its specific ROM to determine if it's short or overstretched and apply direct treatment to correct length and strength imbalances. Through assessment, students can isolate injured structures (muscle, tendon and ligaments) in the upper body and learn to apply Transverse Friction Massage (TFM) to soft tissue pathologies such as tendonitis/tendinosis. In addition, students learn strength exercises and stretches to maintain specific corrections to be taught to their clients.
Students learn how to:
- do active testing of joints to determine specific muscular restrictions
- do passive testing to isolate injured structures and determine if they are ligaments
- do resisted testing to isolate injured structures and determine if they are muscle/tendon units
- do fatigue testing to detect strength imbalances or to duplicate symptoms
- apply TFM to soften and realign scar tissue
- apply contract relax stretching to remove restrictions and improve ROM
- apply appropriate exercises and stretches
A detailed 104-page manual, in-class workbook and DVD of Rich Phaigh demonstrating the techniques taught in class will be provided as part of the class fee.
What to Bring: Wear loose clothing; (for women a bra or swim suit top rather than sports bra which obscures thoracic spine); set of sheets
Instructor: Julie Bacon, LMP
Class Dates: December 5-7, 2009
Class Times: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Seattle
Class Fee: $425 if registered by 10/29/10; $465 if registered after 10/29/10 - fee includes DVD/workbook.
Cost/Hour: $18.50/hr if registered by 10/29/10; $19.50/hr if registered after 10/29/10 (cost of instruction only)
Hours: 20
Note: If you are eligible for a discount, please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail.
- Reviewers Discount: $150 discount is given to students who are reviewing the class and bring their previous handouts.
- Bring a Friend Discount: $100 savings - if you register and attend a future Onsen Techniques® class and bring a friend who has never attended an Onsen class, you will receive a $50 discount on the price of your class and your friend who registers and attends will also receive a $50 discount.
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Develop range of motion and strength assessment skills of the spine, scapula, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Learn how to use contract-relax technique, transverse friction massage (TFM), stretching and strength exercises to improve alignment and functionality.
Instructor: Julie Bacon, LMP
