8 CE Hours

Massage therapists have been traditionally trained to learn basic anatomy and physiology so they are prepared to perform bodywork that is muscle based.  Recent scientific discoveries regarding fascia suggest that this approach may need to be reconsidered.  In the future most bodywork might be performed more effectively with a fascial approach.  This course will review the most recent fascial discoveries, the new organ interstitium and misconceptions regarding fascia.   In addition, the therapist will learn an approach that is suggested for performing fascial bodywork.  Most therapists currently perform fascia work incorrectly.  With normal massage on muscles releasing only about 20% of restrictions fascia work is necessary to release the remaining 80%.  With complaints rising about overworked thumbs and hands performing muscle therapy it makes sense to consider working fascially to prolong one’s career and provide more therapeutic options for clients. This course is more than 80% hands on practice​.