Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars

Myofascial Release is a therapy modality that is accepted by the medical community and health insurers. Unfortunately, many therapists’ opinion of Myofascial Release has been tainted by methods that emphasize esoteric and New-Age teachings. Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars are built upon a deep model of evaluation and treatment. Starting with Foundations I, you will learn the concept of deep evaluation. A thorough understanding of how posture, soft tissue limitation and tightness, orthopedic asymmetries, and movement disorders contribute to dysfunction is taught and followed into practice. Advanced Foundations Seminars add layers of depth to your evaluation; bringing true understanding to your treatment.

Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars are designed for both beginner and experienced therapists.
Using an easy to follow approach, Foundations Seminars will build the confidence of a beginner to start using this valuable modality from the first day. Those who have taken other myofascial release seminars will find fresh a fresh approach to evaluation and treatment. Following the deep model of evaluation, therapists will be able to easily connect findings to treatment

Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars provide you the ability to effectively evaluate and treat a wide variety of conditions from a foundational base of knowledge in Myofascial Release. You will also learn MyoMobilization, a gentle and more effective alternative to old-school soft tissue mobilization/deep tissue work. You will begin to look beyond the muscle, into the larger three-dimensional matrix of the fascia, changing your view of how holding patterns within the fascia can produce far-reaching dysfunction.

Traditional scientific rationales of Myofascial Release will be addressed, along with emerging theories. The essence of this work is about learning to deeply feel into your client’s body and sensing what is holding them back. Foundations Seminars will help you to acquire this feel and use it to make changes that you had not thought possible. You will leave this class equipped to make immediate changes, understanding ways to incorporate Myofascial Release into your current therapy regime and/or transition to a cash-based MFR practice. Foundations Seminars are appropriate for all providers, including physical therapists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, nurses, chiropractors. All that is required is a license to touch.

All Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars are 20 hour/2.5-days

Foundations in Myofascial Release I

Foundations I begins with an exploration into the background of Myofascial Release, explaining traditional methods of explaining how Myofascial Release works. We will also cover some of the newer models of emerging research and thought.

An understanding of the relationship that soft tissue tightness plays in pain is discussed, with a deep model of evaluation taught as a basis of all Myofascial Release treatment. Foundations I heavily emphasizes specific treatment techniques, including compressive, cross-handed, single direction releases, as well as MyoMobilization, a more effective and gentle alternative to traditional soft tissue mobilization. Therapists who have taken other myofascial release seminars comment positively on the large percentage of seminar time spent learning techniques and the “feel” of myofascial release. Most importantly, you will leave this seminar prepared to begin using myofascial release on your first day back to work.

Foundations in Myofascial Release II

Foundations II explores the entire body, head to toe. Foundations I taught you how to develop the “Feel” necessary to identify myofascial restrictions. Foundations II takes you a step further, connecting what you feel with your patient’s pain. Evaluation moves deeper as well, with special emphasis on understanding pelvic issues. Layers not felt or addressed in Foundations I will be uncovered. Advanced cervical, cranial, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic, and upper/lower extremity techniques will be covered.

Techniques are the tool to deepen your feel, and all Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars are full of techniques. You will leave this seminar moving toward mastery.

Prerequisite: None. While flowing smoothly from Foundations I, Foundations II can be taken as an introductory seminar.

Advanced Foundations in Myofascial Release

A special seminar for those with Myofascial Release experience. After a review of the Foundations in Myofascial Release principles, we will explore many new and advanced variations on traditional myofascial release techniques, including concepts and technique not taught in any other trainings. Included will be evaluation and treatment of Migratory Fascia Syndrome, the work of Peter Lelean, as well as the unique eye technique taught only in the Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars. Leveling the Landscape of the trunk will be thoroughly explored and taught. This promises to be a fun-filled weekend, so please consider joining us.

Prerequisite: Foundations II.