School Director
Sharon Forster, EISPF France, MAAPA, AC
Registered Clinical Aromatherapist,
Tutor and Assessor
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Advanced Massage Techniques for the Neck and Shoulders

This exciting one-day workshop for the neck and shoulders is designed as an advanced workshop open to qualified Massage Therapists.

These thechniques will extend your 'repertoire' and make your treatments more effective!

They are adaptable and can be incorporated into any basic massage routine PLUS they can be used through clothing and are therefore ideally suited to complement on-site work, such as Indian Head Massage.



 

Course Content and What You Will Learn

  • Surface anatomy of the neck and shoulders
  • Origins and Insertions
  • Observation and Assessing Range of Neck Movement
  • Palpation and Soft Tissue changes (diagnostic)
  • Theory and Practice of Deep Tissue Massage in relation to the Neck and Shoulders
  • Basic Neuromuscular techniques for the neck
  • Practitioner posture and Effective Massage
  • How to "save your hands" during massage treatments
  • Practitioner posture and effective massage
  • Suitable cold pressed vegetable oils
  • Safety notes and contraindications

A Certificate of attendance will be provided for this workshop


Course Requirements: Previous study of Anatomy, Physiology and Massage

The course is primarily practical in content and attendees will be required to bring a massage couch, with towels and 2 pillows and to wear appropriate work wear/whites. Comprehensive handouts will be provided to keep writing to a minimum.

Please note: Attendees will be required to examine and work on each other during the practical sessions.

Duration 1 day: 9.30am - 5.00pm (registration and refreshments from 9am)

Dates: Sunday, 21st November 2010

Venue: Lucas Memorial Hall, Waldron, Nr.Heathfield, East Sussex

Directions to Venue: Click here

Cost: £65.00 payable in full on booking
Please note – all deposits and course fees are non-refundable All transfers are at the discretion of the school and would be subject to a administrative charge of £25

Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, but you may wish to bring your own lunch.

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Please view all our Courses

Advanced Aromatherapy

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Advanced Massage Technique for Neck & Shoulders

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Advanced Massage Technique for the Back

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Slavic Massage ™

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Pregnancy & Labour Massage

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Hopi Ear Candle Therapy

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Infant Massage Instructors Course

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Chinese Foot Massage

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Scheduled Courses for 2010

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If you require further information please do not hesitate to let us know.

I look forward to hearing from you.


School Director
FEISPF France and FAAPA, MAAPA, TATh, AC Registered Aromatherapist, Tutor and Assessor.


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