MUSCLE-SPECIFIC DEEP TISSUE TECHNIQUES FOR THE TORSO (ILIOPSOAS, DIAPHRAGM, QL AND PARASPINALS)
These muscular structures support the core–they are integral to maintaining balance, structural alignment, ease of breathing, mobility, and the ability to function without lower back pain. In the morning, you will learn specific, potent, and effective Deep Tissue techniques to release the iliopsoas, diaphragm, QL, lower multifidus, and the lumbodorsal fascia. These are straightforward, muscle-specific techniques that can be immediately applied in practice, often with profound results. There will be a concise and insightful anatomy review of these structures with an eye toward the functional relationships between them. We will also focus on correct placement and proper use of fingers, knuckles, and elbows for optimal results.
In the afternoon we will focus on some muscle-specific Deep Tissue techniques for the Paraspinals (erector spinae and transversospinalis) that are different from but complementary to what you learned in massage school or elsewhere. The emphasis will be on releasing and unbinding the erector spinae group, the transversospinalis group, the lumbodorsal fascia, and the quadratus lumborum. These muscle-specific techniques will improve the precision and effectiveness of your back massage, and can be easily integrated to your style of bodywork. Body mechanics will continue to be a focus of the class, as well as proper use of elbows, fingers and knuckles to save wear and tear on joints. Students who have taken this class have reported that they were able to apply the techniques in their practices right away and that their clients loved the results, feeling a newfound sense of freedom and ease in their backs.
“This is one of the most practical classes I’ve ever taken. Brian presented useful information and then taught practical application of this info. He walked us through how to find each muscle–something I have always wished other instructors would do. I left the training with expanded skills and knowledge, which I have been able to use right away with my clients.” - Evelyn Bass
“I absolutely love this work. I can hardly wait to bring it into my practice.” -Hannah LePiane
Instructor: Brian Utting
CE hours: 8 (NCBTMB-approved for CE credit)
Date and Time: Saturday, January 11th, 10am-7pm
Tuition: $180 for Saturday’s DT Torso class. Take both Saturday’s Torso and Sunday’s Low Back Ligaments classes for only $320.
Registration: This class is sponsored by the Therapeutic Training Center.
Reviewers Discount: If you have previously taken this class, you may review it at a 25% discount on tuition. The reviewer's price for this class is $135. If you are eligible for the reviewer's discount, please call Robbin at 206.853.6875 to register as the website only offers classes at the regular price.
To register for Saturday only, click here.
To register for both Saturday’s Torso class, and Sunday’s Low Back Ligaments class, click here.
Regarding masking: We have moved to a hybrid version of the masking policy—there are different masking requirements for the lecture and non-lecture portions of class.
Lecture: During the opening portion of class, and during the two lectures, masking is optional, and each person can choose to wear a mask or not.
Technique: Masking is required during the non-lecture portion of class when you are doing technique or watching a demo. Please bring a surgical mask or N95 mask -- choose what option works best for you, and consider bringing two masks.