This workshop presents an overview of the history of Bindegewebsmassage -*CTM (connective tissue massage), its fundamental principles and physiological effects. The students will learn proper use of strokes, balancing techniques, body mechanics and draping. At the completion of the course, the student will have an introductory level of skill in Bindegewebsmassage-*CTM. The beginning of any and all treatments with *CTM massage starts with the basic build-up. This paves the way for specific treatments for pathological problem. This also can be self administered for self care for the therapist. Practorium will be included in this workshop.

This workshop will review the Basic session and add the Big Build-Up to the session. The areas of application of the technique will be in the intercostals, thoracic, cervical, and extremities. Pat will demonstrate the proper use of strokes, balancing techniques, body mechanics and draping. At the completion of the course, the student will have a secondary level of skill in Bindegewebsmassage. This paves the way for specific treatments for pathological conditions. This also can be self administered for self care for the therapist.

This workshop will review Series I & II and add the application to the arms, hands, legs, feet and ventral portion of the body. Pathologies will be discussed and additional strokes will be demonstrated. Review alternate position of client/patient. The students will have a full understanding and application of the Bindegewebsmassage-CTM required to proceed with Series IV. Practorium will be included in this workshop.

This workshop will review all classes in Series I, II & III while introducing Bindegewebsmassage Advance Techniques. This series focuses on deeper techniques particularly useful on adhesions and deep organic problems which are utilized after Bindegewebsmassage has been applied to the client/patient. All three Bindegewebsmassage workshops must be completed in order to take this Advance Technique Workshop. Practorium will be included in this workshop.

This workshop will introduce protocols for hands-on. Protocols are designed to establish a way for the profession to become familiar and comfortable with the application of massage techniques for pathological conditions. The protocols are intended for use on complaint-related conditions and syndromes. Medical history, palpation and assessment skills, and ongoing client/therapist communication are all important to the successful treatment of soft tissue pathologies. These routines are a model for massage therapist to do their work and to feel comfortable in addressing their clients’ pathologies. These protocols offer a basis for which you can establish your own individualized work as a Massage Therapist. We will cover emotional and physical stress, peripheral nerve damage and mastering vibration and tapotement to improves visceral reflexes.

This workshop will introduce protocols for hands-on. Protocols are designed to establish a way for the profession to become familiar and comfortable with the application of massage techniques for pathological conditions. The protocols are intended for use on complaint-related conditions and syndromes. Medical history, palpate and assessment skills, and ongoing client/therapist communication are all important to the successful treatment of soft tissue pathologies. These routines are a model for massage therapist to do their work and to feel comfortable in addressing their clients’ pathologies. These protocols offer a basis for which you can establish your own individualized work as a Massage Therapist. We will cover integrate massage techniques with Swedish system of massage for sciatica, evaluating conditions of the pathology and delineate the phase of pain, explain the etiology and symptom logy, demonstrate alternate positioning for client/patient treatment, discuss the use of ice for the condition of nerve entrapment review pathology for herniated disc.

This workshop will introduce protocols for hands-on. Protocols are designed to establish a way for the profession to become familiar and comfortable with the application of massage techniques for pathological conditions. The protocols are intended for use on complaint-related conditions and syndromes. Medical history, palpate and assessment skills, and ongoing client/therapist communication are all important to the successful treatment of soft tissue pathologies. These routines are a model for massage therapist to do their work and to feel comfortable in addressing their clients’ pathologies. These protocols offer a basis for which you can establish your own individualized work as a Massage Therapy. We will cover effects of massage on muscular dysfunction, areas of endangerment, goal setting for clients/patients, improving you Q & A with clients/patients, and setting up treatment protocols for condition in sub-acute or chronic stages.

This workshop will introduce protocols for hands-on. Protocols are designed to establish a way for the profession to become familiar and comfortable with the application of massage techniques for pathological conditions. The protocols are intended for use on complaint-related conditions and syndromes. Medical history, palpate and assessment skills, and ongoing client/therapist communication are all important to the successful treatment of soft tissue pathologies. These routines are a model for massage therapist to do their work and to feel comfortable in addressing their clients’ pathologies. Different strokes and different approaches may well be effective. These protocols offer a basis for which you can establish your own individualized work as a Massage Therapist. We will cover headaches, TMJ, Bell’s palsy, Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchitis and Bronchial Asthma along with Postural Drainage positioning.

This workshop will introduce protocols for hands-on. Protocols are designed to establish a way for the profession to become familiar and comfortable with the application of massage techniques for pathological conditions. The protocols are intended for use on complaint-related conditions and syndromes. Medical history, palpate and assessment skills, and ongoing client/therapist communication are all important to the successful treatment of soft tissue pathologies. These routines are a model for massage therapist to do their work and to feel comfortable in addressing their clients’ pathologies. These protocols offer a basis for which you can establish your own individualized work as a Massage Therapist. We will cover Sprains, Strains, Shin Splints, Muscles Cramps, Groin Pulls and Strain/Counter Strain techniques.

This workshop will introduce protocols for hands-on. Protocols are designed to establish a way for the profession to become familiar and comfortable with the application of massage techniques for pathological conditions. The protocols are intended for use on complaint-related conditions and syndromes. Medical history, palpate and assessment skills, and ongoing client/therapist communication are all important to the successful treatment of soft tissue pathologies. These routines are a model for massage therapist to do their work and to feel comfortable in addressing their patients’/clients’ pathologies. These protocols offer a basis for which you can establish your own individualized work as a Massage Therapist. Repetitive motion injuries are caused by the repeated flexing and extending of a joint against resistance, which may result from activity or manual manipulation of tools or other equipment. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), also known as repetitive motion injuries, encompass a broad spectrum of injuries that are related to inefficient biomechanics including general posture, sporting movements, and work habits. The constant single motion combined with compressive forces, causes injury in the soft tissues. The progression of injury goes from muscle soreness to increased tonus to the formation of multiple trigger points, and in some cases to nerve entrapment. Chronic injuries may result in subluxation or trauma to the joint, including bursitis, arthritis and even stress fractures of involved bones. We will cover Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Tennis Elbow, Golfer Elbow, Tendinitis/tenosynovistis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Dupuytren’s Contracture.