UPCOMING CLASSES

Weekend September 11th & 12th from 9a-5:30p at the Acupressure Institute Thursday/Friday February 3rd & 4th from 9a-5:30p at the Acupressure Institute

This class prepares students for the Stretching and NMT regional application classes. It familiarizes students with the anatomical and kinesiological factors the techniques involved in determining and influencing one's posture and use.

Topics covered include: functional anatomy of the locomotor system, posture and movement assessment, indications/contraindications. Sensitivity and communication skills are refined through interactive exercises.

A wide variety of clinical techniques including passive stretching, post-isometric relaxation (PIR), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), muscle energy technique (MET), and positional release (PR) are presented along with an exploration of how to adapt techniques to different situations and modalities.

• Histology or equivalent
• Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent
• A strong understanding of functional anatomy is highly recommended

• Required- The Anatomy of Movement; Calais-Germain, Blandine
• Recommended- Trail Guide to the Body: How to locate muscles, bones and more (2nd Ed or later); Biel, Andrew R.

• Handouts
• Learning Props

• To refine and develop one's practical ability to promote increased vitality and pain free movement through the application of Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening
• to prepare for the Neuromuscular Techniques' regional classes

• Overview of concepts and principles
• Understanding movement in 4 dimensions
• Neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology
• Assessment of alignment, joints, and movement
• Overview of techniques including indications and contraindications
• Integrating techniques into various modalities and lifestyles