SETT Module 1 (Calgary, AB)
September 6 & 7, 2025
SETT Module 2 (Calgary, AB)
September 8 & 9, 2025
SETT Module 3 (Calgary, AB)
September 10 & 11, 2025
Cost - $650.00 per module, materials included.
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The Somatic Exercise Teacher Training (SETT) Program, is a great way for body workers and movement professionals to help their clients and students with self care exercises that can ease and even eliminate chronic pain, improve mobility & posture, recover from injury and much much more. Based on the principles & theories of Thomas Hanna, and has been designed to work for whichever profession you are currently teaching or practicing. Eleanor Crisswell-Hanna has endorsed this program, giving Nikki and her initiative her highest recommendation.
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Here's a more detailed look at the science and principles behind HSE:
1. Sensory Motor Amnesia (SMA):
- HSE addresses the concept of SMA, which refers to the body's "forgetting" how to relax specific muscles, leading to chronic tension.
- By re-establishing sensory awareness and voluntary control, HSE helps to "wake up" the muscles and allow them to relax, according to the Association for Hanna Somatic Education.
2. Mind-Body Connection:
- HSE emphasizes the connection between the brain and muscles, highlighting that chronic muscle tension can be influenced by thought patterns and emotional states.
- By focusing on mindful movement and sensory awareness, HSE aims to create a more harmonious relationship between the mind and body
3. Gentle, Interactive Approach:
- HSE utilizes a hands-on, interactive approach that involves gentle movements and exercises designed to facilitate muscle relaxation and re-education.
- Unlike passive therapies like massage or stretching, HSE actively engages the individual in the learning process, promoting long-term changes in muscle function.
4. Clinical Evidence:
- Studies have shown that HSE can be effective in reducing low back and neck pain, improving pain management, and reducing the need for pain medication.
- A retrospective study involving 108 chronic pain patients in Saudi Arabia found that HSE sessions resulted in significant reductions in pain levels and medication usage.
- Another study published in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)found that HSE was effective in reducing pain and improving function in individuals with chronic spinal pain, according to the NIH study.
5. Long-term Benefits:
- HSE aims to provide lasting solutions to chronic pain and mobility issues by retraining the nervous system and fostering greater self-awareness.
- By empowering individuals to take a more active role in their own healthcare, HSE promotes a sense of self-efficacy and long-term well-being.
Contact Nikki at serenitysomatics@gmail.com or 780-542-8550
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