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Art Riggs Fundamentals of Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release

Art Riggs

24 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

You will learn many new strokes and approaches, but the emphasis will be upon cultivation of your touch so that you will be able to contact your clients more easily, deeply and increase your effectiveness--no matter what type of work you do.

o     Palpation skills to cultivate your skills working with the deep layers of the body
o     Biomechanics-training you to work easily and safely for more effective therapeutic results with less strain on your body
o     Proper use of Knuckles, Fists, Forearms, & Elbows
o     Countless new strokes and strategies for work with the entire body
o     Body positioning options to increase flexibility and mobility of joints

Investment: £330 (£300 if paid before end of June 2010)

Dates: Friday 17, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September 2010

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

Download Art Riggs Proper Use of Knuckles Video Clip

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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

Venue: Sue Lincoln School of Holistic Therapies, Evron Centre, John Street, Filey North Yorkshire, YO14 9DW

www.suelincoln.co.uk, Tel: 01723 516334, 07984594532