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This workshop will be taught primarily through therapist hands-on participation, demonstrations and group discussion. Focus will be on addressing Neck, Arms and shoulder Girdle. Therapists will learn and practice regional advanced treatment techniques to be more efficient and effective in accessing and treating functionally problematic muscles and fascia in selected upper body regions such as the neck and shoulder girdle.

This workshop will start with a common case presentation of a client to effectively look at the symptomatic presentation in order to support the clinical reasoning and rational for techniques, modalities, treatment positions and structures addressed. The introduction of Dynamic Angular Petrissage(DAP) will be used to augment the treatment and reduce treatment stresses on the therapist. Therapists will be introduced to and practice the various Swedish techniques, modalities and treatment positions based on the evaluation of the case presented. Postural positioning for safe application of techniques along with self care exercises will be introduced and practiced. The course will wrap up with an assessment of the participants and problem solving within the group setting.

Learning objectives
At the end of the course the learner will:
-Demonstrate proficiency in Accessing, Activating and treating various muscles in the upper body
-Demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts of DAP to augment massage treatment
-Identify and demonstrate postural positioning for safe application of techniques
-Learn and practice upper body treatment techniques to reduce stress on the therapist
-Reliably demonstrate the ability to determine through reasoning which structures to address

Course structure / running order
- Case Study, Appropriate anatomy review,
- Introduction of Hand saving techniques,
- Body Mechanics, Advanced techniques,
- Problem solving and reasoning ,
- Client comfort

Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee of $50.00 will apply to any cancelled workshop registrations. All workshop registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to Erica Jones at ejones@nhpcanada.org. Please note: cancellations postmarked 2 weeks prior to workshop dates and 'no shows' are not eligible for refund or credit.

Instructor

Speaker Paul Lewis is a registered Massage Therapist, certified Reflexology Healthcare provider, and a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto, Canada. He is an educational provider with NCBTMB (USA), FHT (UK), and member of CMTO and has presented workshops and instructed fitness classes in Japan, USA, Canada and Europe.

Where, When and Cost?

Where:  Winnipeg, MB

When:  October 6 & 7, 2012

Cost: Member rate: $520.00 + tax*
           Non-member rate: $568.00 + tax*

Early Bird Registration: Member rate: $480.00 + tax*
Non-member rate: $528.00 + tax*

*Taxes are applied based on the location of the workshop