UPCOMING CLASSES

Lower Body Applications Contact the Acupressure Institute to request a new class. Upper Body Applications Mondays January 16 & 23rd from 9a-5:30p at the Acupressure Institute

These classes apply the principles and techniques studied in the foundation to the respective regions of the body.

Each joint's anatomy and kinesiology is reviewed, and its condition assessed. Active and passive range of motion (ROM) is assessed and appropriate techniques are applied to bring the region into optimal alignment and function.

• Required- 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 increase one's understanding of specific joints, related movements, and related technique application.

• Review of relevant anatomy
• Study of joint structure and function
• Joint and movement assessment
• Technique application
• Integrating techniques into various modalities and lifestyles