Instructor: Joseph Rodin, LMT, Certified Trager Practitioner NCBTMB #681
Dynamic Mobilizations is a new offering by the instructor with different, complimentary content to his other Trager courses. Go beyond passive and active range of motion by using the weight of the mobilized, relaxed body against changing hand fulcrums and waves of various amplitudes. This is similar to the combination of the fluid dynamics of breath and fingers playing a solo on a flute or saxophone. This approach allows for deep tissue access and clinical creativity and specificity without sacrificing a feeling of safety and comfort for client and therapist alike.
We’ll explore mobilizations for the whole body including neck, shoulder girdle, spine and pelvis. We’ll explore prone, supine and sidelying work, and explore somatics (Trager Mentastics) that bring greater presence for client and therapist.
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What is Trager? It is a unique, neuromuscular approach to bodywork and movement re-patterning. The tablework consists of deep, fluid rocking movements (oscillations) of muscles and joints combined with compression and gentle traction. This feeds into the nervous system resulting in dramatic muscular relaxation, along with feelings of lightness, freedom and flexibility. The client is also shown simple exercises called mentastics which helps integrate the profound changes in the body.
Milton Trager, MD became aware of the basic principles at the age of 18, spent over 50 years refining this unique approach to somatic movement therapy and bodywork, achieving high levels of success with effects of Parkinson’s, MS, Post Polio Syndrome, Back Pain, Migraine’s, and Chronic Pain, while helping patients reconnect to their inherent sense of ageless, ease and joy of movement.
This Introductory Workshop serves as a prerequisite for the Trager® Level 1 Training leading towards certification as a Trager® Practitioner.
Discounts: If you are eligible for a discount, please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail as the website only offers classes at the regular price. Only one discount is applied per person.
Teacher Masking Policy: Masking is recommended, but is optional in this class, each person can choose to wear a mask, or not. For our masking policy and how to prepare for class, please click HERE.
What to Bring: Set of sheets, bolster; wear loose clothing. Please leave everything not needed for class in your vehicle or at home. Use a large tote bag (think beach tote) or suitcase to contain your "what to bring items". Should you choose to wear a mask, you may wear whichever style you want to wear.
Travel Recommendation: If you are traveling by plane, train or long-distance bus to attend class, please click HERE to read our recommendations for traveling and attending class.
Class Date: January 26, 2025
Class Time: Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: Seattle Location 1 -- Therapeutic Training Center (please click on the link for location details)
Cost: $185
Cost/Hour: $23.13/hr
CE Hours: 8
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