Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to join Dr. Nik’s highly acclaimed workshop. After receiving outstanding feedback from last year’s participants, we’re thrilled to bring it back again this year. This workshop is suitable for massage therapists/massage students, register today!
Build on your manual therapy skills with this hands-on seminar focused on Grades 1–4.5 spinal and extremity mobilizations. Learn to assess joint function, apply safe and effective techniques, and understand key precautions and contraindications—all within your scope of practice. Ideal for practitioners who have completed the Intro Level course. SEE FULL WORKSHOP OUTLINES BELOW.
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DAY 1: Foundations of Joint Play Mobilization: Spine and Extremities
Course Description
Enhance your clinical skills with this hands-on seminar focused on spinal and extremity joint mobilizations. Designed for practitioners building on introductory manual therapy techniques, this course covers Grades 1–4.5 mobilizations within your scope of practice.
Through a combination of theory and practical application, you’ll refine your ability to assess joint function, apply mobilization techniques, and understand the biomechanical principles behind them.
This seminar is ideal for manual therapists seeking to deepen their understanding and expand their therapeutic options with evidence-informed joint play techniques.
Course Outline:
Morning Session
Review of anatomy and biomechanics (1 hour)
Spinal mobilizations: Grades 1–3 (1 hour)
Extremity mobilizations: shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle (1 hour)
Afternoon Session
Hands-on practice: spinal and extremity techniques (2 hours)
Feedback, Q&A, and case discussion (1 hour)
Learning Objectives:
Safely and effectively perform Grades 1–4.5 joint mobilizations
Conduct joint assessments using palpation and orthopedic tests
Recognize contraindications and apply mobilizations appropriately
DAY 2: IASTM Level 2 – Advanced IASTM: Condition-Specific Techniques
Course Description
Elevate your Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) practice with this advanced, hands-on seminar focused on condition-specific techniques. Building on foundational skills, this course emphasizes dynamic strokes, scar tissue management, and functional movement integration.
Through expert instruction and practical application, you’ll refine your ability to assess and treat complex soft tissue conditions, improve mobility, and support tissue healing with precision and confidence.
Perfect for clinicians ready to expand their IASTM toolset and treat with greater intention and skill.
Course Outline:
Hour 1: Advanced anatomy review & scar tissue biomechanics
Hour 2: Dynamic treatment techniques & movement-assisted strokes
Hour 3: Hands-on application for complex cases
Hour 4: Instructor feedback, patient adaptations & group discussion
Learning Objectives:
Apply advanced palpation and IASTM techniques effectively
Integrate IASTM with movement-based rehab strategies
Adapt treatment for tissue-specific and patient-specific needs
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