Art Riggs Fundamentals of Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release

Art Riggs

32 HOURS CPD

Art Riggs is an Advanced Rolfer living in the San Francisco area who has been teaching bodywork since 1987. His classes are a masterful blend of technical information and insightful practical theory that will greatly expand your view of massage therapy.
He is the author of the book, Deep Tissue Massage; A Visual Guide To Techniques and Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release: A Video Guide to Techniqes-A highly acclaimed and popular 11 hour DVD series, as well as frequent articles in U.S. bodywork magazines.

Deep Tissue Massage is much more than just a “hard massage.”    In contrast to just relaxing muscles, the specific lengthening of fascia and muscles and tendons offers many benefits such as freer joint movement, benefit for injuries, better posture, and feelings of well-being.

FUNDAMENTALS OF DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE & MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

This four day class covers all aspects of Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release
work with nuts and bolts emphasis upon broad understanding and cultivating
your touch and body mechanics. Although we don't offer as detailed
strategies as in our advanced classes, countless strategies for the entire body are
presented.

The material is designed to be appropriate for a wide range of
therapeutic experience. Newly certified massage therapist, but also advanced
bodyworkers including Physical therapists and chiropractors have commented
on how beneficial the knowledge is and how it has transformed the way they
work.

Major areas of interest:

*Saving your thumbs and fingers through use of other tools: Knuckles, the
fist, forearm, elbow
*Body mechanics
*Precise intention and clarification of strokes
*Facilitated lengthening strokes
*Anchor and stretch strokes
*Freeing adhesions
*Separating muscle compartments
*Releasing neurological holding patterns
* Positioning of clients to increase effectiveness of your work

*Spinal mechanics and rib mobilization

Investment: £440 (£400 if paid before end of April 2012)

Dates: Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th & Monday 9th July 2012

Times: 9.00 am – 5.30pm Each Day
Contact: Sue Lincoln

Download Art Riggs Proper Use of Knuckles Video Clip

Download Art Riggs Avoiding Thumb Use Video Clip

Visit Art Riggs Website

Download Article from Massage and Bodywork Journal - Part One - The Tools

Download Article from Massage and Bodywork Journal - Part Two - Stroke Intention

Download Article from Massage and Bodywork Journal - Part Three - Body Positioning