Joint Decompression and Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Hands, Wrists and Forearms
Our arms and hands are tough, dexterous, and exquisitely sensitive. As massage therapists, they are perhaps our primary vehicle for sensation and communication, and we use them (and sometimes overuse them) intensively. Our clients' hands and arms often take a beating as well, especially with so much computer use in the workplace and at home. For all the work that they do, our hands and forearms seldom get the time or skilled attention that they deserve.
In the first portion of the class, Robbin Blake (LMT and Certified Aston-Patterner) will show you how to use the bones in the hands and wrists as handles to release tension through the joints using a form of fascial release. This decompresses the joints and increases the fluidity of joint mobility. You will then learn how to use a couple of simple instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) tools to more specifically release the tension in small bundles of muscles in the hands—as well as the joint capsules and ligaments—to improve the pliability of these soft tissues.
In the afternoon, Brian will focus on Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue techniques for releasing the muscles and fascia of the hands, thumbs and forearms; increasing mobility in the corresponding joints; and 'deconstructing' forearm muscles that have become glued together. You will learn some simple but effective ways to make your arm massages more specific, potent and satisfying-- and receive some good work yourself.
"Great class! The techniques that were given were all useful and specific to healthy hands, wrists, and forearms. I would repeat this one." - Nan Hardt
"All my little finger joints feel so free, and like they are lined with satin." - Melissa D'Haene
Instructor: Brian Utting and Robbin Blake
CE hours: 8 (The 5-hour MSDT Arms segment is NCBTMB-approved for CE credit. NCB approval for the 3-hour Joint Decompression segment is pending.)
Tuition: $170. Please note that this class is currently sold out. To get on the waiting list, please contact Robbin at 206-853-6875.
Registration: This class is sponsored by the Therapeutic Training Center. To register, click here.