Saturday: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Legs & Hips
The legs are often treated by bodyworkers for the least amount of time in a session. Yet they support the upper body and are under tremendous compressive force, whether moving or stationary. When the structures of the feet and legs are functioning properly, they are one of the fundamental anchors of our stability and support. When they're not, they are a major contributor to foot, knee, hip, and low back issues.
In this class, you will learn specific, potent, and effective Deep Tissue techniques to release the muscles and fascia of the hips, legs and feet. Some of the specific muscle groups you will work with include the deep calf flexors (tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis, flexor digitorum), the anterior compartment (tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum), the quadriceps group, the tensor fascia latae and IT tract, the gluteals, the deep lateral rotators, hamstrings, and adductors. These are simple, straightforward, muscle-specific techniques that can be immediately applied in practice. Body mechanics will also be a focus of the class, as well as proper use of hands, elbows, and forearms to save wear and tear on joints.
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Sunday: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Hands & Arms
Our arms and hands are tough, dexterous, and exquisitely sensitive. As massage therapists, they are perhaps our primary vehicle for sensation and communication, and we use them (and sometimes overuse them) intensively. Our clients' hands and arms often take a beating as well, especially with so much computer use in the workplace and at home. For all the work that they do, our hands and forearms seldom get the time or skilled attention that they deserve.
In this class we will focus on specific techniques for releasing the muscles and fascia of the hands, thumbs and forearms; increasing mobility in the corresponding joints; and 'deconstructing' forearm muscles that have become glued together. You will learn some simple but effective ways to make your arm massages more specific, potent, and satisfying--and receive some good (and much-needed) work yourself.
- To see the class description, or to register for this class, please click on the class title: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Legs & Hips (Seattle June 13, 2026) -- Regular Price: $180
- To see the class description, or to register for this class, please click on the class title: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Hands & Arms (Seattle June 14, 2026) -- Regular Price: $110
- If you would like to register for both of these classes and save $30, continue registering on this page.
- So many new, practical techniques to try! All really great stuff. ~ Chrisann R.
- This was exactly what I was hoping for – super great, specific work. ~ Leah G.
- This class had a lot of content, but it was an amazing class, and it was wonderful to receive this work. ~ Kirsten O.
- This was one of the most informative classes I've taken in a long time. The material is very useful for my clinical practice. -- Sabrina S.
- "Great class! The techniques that were given were all useful and specific to healthy hands, wrists, and forearms. I would repeat this one." ~ Nan H.
- "All my little finger joints feel so free, and like they are lined with satin." ~ Melissa D'H.
- "This class has not only improved the work I offer my clients, but given me better hand mechanics and bodywork techniques to use on my own hands and forearms, relieving pain and prolonging my career." ~ Rebecca A.
- "My favorite thing about your classes is how easy it is to incorporate what we learn into what we are already doing." ~ Kim V.
- "Brian is an excellent instructor! He has a great way of presenting clinical information that makes it interesting and easy to remember. It's obvious he enjoys the work he does and shares." ~ Anonymous