Healing the core of the body: quadratus lumborum, psoas and adductor muscles of the thighs

New Deep Bodywork® seminar!
Healing the core of the body: quadratus lumborum, psoas and adductor muscles of the thighs

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As the demand for deep connective tissue work is increasing, Perry and Johanna Holloman have developed a series of Deep Bodywork courses that they teach at Esalen Institute, California and around the world. Each of these seminars focuses on specific body structures and segments and their functions and possible acute and chronic complaints. After participating in 5 Deep Bodywork courses, the certificate “Deep Bodywork® Practitioner” can be acquired.
Deep Bodywork, when applied with great sensitivity, is one of the most effective methods available to bodyworkers. By slowly opening the deeper layers of muscle and fascia, we are able to bring the mind into contact with areas of the body that were previously unconscious and blocked. This process can release a lot of previously bound energy, which can then be used for self-healing. In this way, practitioners can even help their clients with seemingly unsolvable problems.

The special thing about Deep Bodywork is the slowness and empathy with which it is applied, which does not cause the client to resist or counter-tension, but rather to open deeply, let in and heal on many levels.
This course teaches massage and bodyworkers how to effortlessly integrate effective techniques from deep connective tissue work into their practice. Both in private practice and in spas/hotels, the demand for practitioners who can work effectively and competently on deeper layers of the body is increasing.
 

Course content

• Ergonomically ideal posture for each participant, allowing them to work with gravity rather than muscle power. This makes the giving of deep bodywork effortless and the receiving a sensitive and organic experience.
• Advanced work on the lumbar region to release the quadratus lumborum and chronic pain in this area
• Effective techniques on the psoas and adductors to bring the pelvis and spine into an optimal relationship with gravity
• Dealing with chronic pain and understanding the connection between fear and pain in deep work
• Understanding “therapeutic healing responses” and dealing with them competently

Course objectives

• to understand the structure and function of the lumbar region, quadratus lumborum, psoas and the adductor muscles of the thighs
• Deep connective tissue techniques suitable for treating these areas
• The effortless integration of these techniques into your own massage practice
• Use of subjective and objective observation skills to assess the client's needs and responses
• Ability to work with cases of acute and chronic pain
• ) Ability to understand contraindications and healing responses to treatment
• Ergonomically favorable and safe standing and moving at the massage bench to work with gravity, which can positively change the participant's overall massage practice, prevent injury and make the work more enjoyable and effortless.

Perry will also have time to answer specific questions from participants.

After participating in five courses, the certificate as “Deep Bodywork Practitioner” can be acquired.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite for participation in this seminar is a basic training in massage comprising 150 hours and experience as a massage therapist.

Remarks

32 hours of education/training, EMR/ASCA compliant.

Bring

Neutral plant-based massage oil and a fattier massage cream (thicker consistency such as shea butter, cocoa butter, etc.).