neurofascial manipulation for the neck and head
Please note that this class has a prerequisite: attendance of the 3-hour Introduction to Neurofascial Manipulation class. If you have taken that class and would like to attend this hands-on class, please contact us at info@pnwschool.com and we’ll send you the private link. If you haven’t taken the introductory class, there is a section available on March 7th as part of the 2-day package.
Course description: It may surprise you to learn that some of the hard and tender knots we've furiously been working on are actually swollen and potentially inflamed and tethered nerves. Neural mobilization skills will dramatically increase your results and set you apart. This class will be an introduction to working directly with the nerves and superficial fascia to restore joint mobility and decrease pain.
In this class we'll explore the nerves around the neck, jaw, and head, and their relationship to thoracic outlet syndrome, forward head posture, TMJ dysfunction, headaches, dowager's hump, and ROM issues. This is a good opportunity to enhance your nerve palpation skills as well as learning a few effective self-care tips.
Some of the nerves we will cover in class include the cervical plexus (lesser occipital, great auricular, transverse cervical, supraclavicular nerve), trigeminal nerve (opthalmic, maxillary and mandibular branches), dorsal rami of cervical spinal nerves (greater occipital, lesser, 3rd occipital), and the spinal accessory nerve. Please also familiarize yourself with the other cranial nerves and review muscle attachments and articulations around the thoracic outlet.
Stephen Evanko (license #MA 12182), Ph.D, is a researcher, Certified Advanced Rolfer® and has practiced in Seattle for 20 years, both as a Rolfer and as a researcher studying the properties of connective tissues under stress. He has conducted biomechanical studies on tendons and fibrocartilage and the tissue response to cyclic compression, and has published several peer-reviewed papers. His neurofascial work is an elegant combination of state of the art bodywork and outcome-based research.
Instructor: Steve Evanko, PhD, Advanced Rolfer
CE Hours: 8 (NCBTMB-approved)
Date and Time: Saturday, March 8th, 2025, 9:30am-6:30pm
Tuition: $190, with a $90 non-refundable deposit.
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Neurofascial Manipulation and a $90 non-refundable deposit.