Fascia is a thin connective tissue
layer that wraps around every muscle, bone, and organ. Fascia keeps other anatomical
tissue in place and shape. Recently, structures resembling the meridians of
traditional Chinese medicine have been located in the fascia.
What is the purpose of this class?
In this class a simple, effective, pain free
Myofascial release technique is presented. Results of this technique can immediately be
observed in increased flexibility and range of motion, and reduced pain in
affected areas. Applying this technique prior to deep tissue massage or sports
massage yields better, faster and longer lasting results.
Basic Principle: why and how does this method work?
The outermost layer of fascia directly
beneath the skin is effectively comparable to a full body suit. Tension and
distortions in this body suit from everyday life, age, trauma, and scarring can
result in decreased flexibility and range of motion.
Generally we are not aware of how
much of our decreased flexibility and range of motion can be attributed to
tension in the outermost layer of fascia, or how much energy we spend working and
moving through its resistance until it is properly released.
Imagine a gymnast. A gymnast is
usually quite agile and flexible. Imagine this gymnast attempting a gymnastic routine
in a tight, form fitting coverall made out of stiff cotton. In this outfit, it
doesn’t matter how flexible this person is, their movements are restricted by
the garment they wear. Releasing this stiff outer layer – and in the case of
the gymnast replacing it with a flexible bodysuit – releases the confinement
and they can perform their gymnastic routine unconstrained.
With the myofascial technique
presented in this workshop we remove the tightness and restrictions in the
outermost layer of fascia closest to the skin – the tight, stiff coverall. This
allows for the underlying muscles to work more freely and the joints to move
within their natural range of motion.
In the workshop presented the massage technique used to release the fascia is tissue spreading with cocoa butter with focus on the fascia. The direction of the strokes is in correspondence with Langer’s lines and the approach is at a 45° angle to the surface of the body using mild to moderate pressure. The full body routine presented includes supine, side lying, and prone positions.
This is a versatile technique that can be used in a standalone one-hour session
or in combination with other modalities.
This advanced modality can be used as a sports massage routine that is
especially effective in combination with QS Muscle Stretching as pre-event
therapy (60 to 120 minutes sessions). Some athletes will require some pre-event
practice to adjust to improved range of motion and flexibility (Golfing, Base
Ball).
QS Myofascial Therapy is recommended as preliminary technique to soften dense
layers of connective tissue for deep tissue massage and deep tissue therapy.
Used at the beginning of a regular massage session QS Myofascial Therapy helps
loosen tight, dense connective tissue for more effective massage treatments
that are easier on the client as well as the therapist.
The Instructor is licensed to provide continuing education credits for licensed
massage therapists in TX. If you are not a TX LMT, you may participate in any
of the classes for a personal learning experience.
Location:
Fort Worth, TX; details will be sent in a pre-workshop e-mail about a week
before the class.
Supplies:
Please bring a sheet set (top and bottom) and face rest cover or pillow case,
and any special pillows and bolsters you usually require when receiving in a
trade.
Please let me know if you can bring a massage table.
We will be using 100% pure cocoa butter. I will have some available, but
you can purchase it in sticks at Dollar General or Family Dollar (make sure it
does not contain vitamin e).
When you trade please make sure you are using your own sheet when you receive.
Wear comfortable, loose and stretchy clothing.
Lunch: For convenience, please bring a bag lunch, going out could take
more time than desirable. There is fridge space and a fully equipped kitchen
available at the home office location.
I can provide salad and sandwich fixings for lunch for $7. Please let me know
in advance if you would like to take advantage of this offer and let me know
what you would like to have.
Beverages: I will
provide water and tea (hot and cold). If you have a favorite beverage, please bring
it with you (no alcohol, please).
Snacks: please feel free
to bring your favorite snack to share or snack from provided refreshments for a
love offering.
Inquiries:
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 469-338-9748
(talk & text) or rubu1323@yahoo.com
Register by phone 469-338-9748 (talk & text) or e-mail
rubu1323@yahoo.com.
Please provide full name, address, phone number and e-mail address at the time
of registration.
Tuition: $300
Preferred form of payment: Cash & check,
Class tuition is due in full before the start of the class.
Pre-training payment plans are available by request.
Cancellation
up to 10 days before the class: 100% refund minus
non-refundable credit card processing fees if applicable. If so desired, the
tuition can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.
Cancellation 9 to 5 days before the class: 50% refund minus
non-refundable credit card processing fees if applicable. If so desired, 50% of
the tuition can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.
Cancellation 4 days to day of class: No
Refund
In case of emergency or accident that prevents your attendance, the
cancellation policy will be adjusted on a case by case basis.
If the workshop has to be cancelled you will receive 100% refund or the tuition
can be applied to a future class or therapy sessions.
