In the course of this two-day class, therapists will learn passive stretches for every part of the client's body in the supine, side lying and prone positions on the massage table. These stretches, which the instructor has collected and field-tested since 1988, are adapted from many diverse modalities including Traditional Massage of Thailand (which she has taught and practiced for many years). Although Thai massage is traditionally done on a mat on the floor with the recipient fully clothed, many of the moves, with some changes, can be performed on a massage table.
Having taught this workshop for many years, the instructor has welcomed and celebrated the fine-tuning of familiar moves and the introduction of new moves from students in classes who have generously shared their knowledge. Any gathering of massage therapists is a gold mine of wisdom and creativity based on experience in the treatment room, and the instructor is a dedicated miner.
The stretches therapists will learn can be done with the client awake or sound asleep, draped or fully clothed. You will learn specific treatment modalities for plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. We will explore treatments for low back pain and range-of-motion issues for the neck, shoulders and hips. You will learn techniques including the 30-second stretch, fascial release and the saltwater taffy method and their various applications.
We start each day's class with self-stretching on a mat on the floor, enabling you to prepare your body to work. Many of the self-stretches are adapted from the moves you will be doing on the massage table. The stretches are thorough and gentle. As we stretch the instructor will lead a verbal review of anatomy so we can visualize exactly what we are stretching
Therapists will receive a handout with full text and professional photographs so they won't need to take any notes during class.
What to Bring: Two fitted bottom sheets, two pillow cases, a fluffy pillow, and two face cradle covers. A bolster is helpful as well. Please wear loose, stretchy clothing with no zippers, buttons or belts. Long sweat pants work well, as do stretch pants. Cotton or cotton blends work better than shiny synthetics. Layers are good.
Instructor: Kay Rynerson, LMP; NCBTMB 450656-08
Class Date: November 13-14, 2010
Class Times: Saturday-Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Seattle
Cost: $300 if registered by 10/22/10; $330 if registered after 10/22/10
Cost/Hour: $18.75/hr if registered by 10/22/10, $20.62/hr if registered after 10/22/10
Hours: 16
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Therapists will learn passive stretches for every part of the client's body in the supine, side lying and prone positions on the massage table. These stretches are adapted from many diverse modalities with the majority of them adapted from traditional Thai Massage.
Instructor: Kay Rynerson, LMP; NCBTMB 450656-08
