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To register call/text Ruth Bucher 469-338-9748 or e-mail rubu1323@yahoo.com

The class can be rescheduled one time (except when class is canceled by the organizer).
Please sign up by 7 days before the class date. Thank you.
Repeat participation: 50% of current class fee, no CE credits, no package deals or additional discounts

Cancellation Policy

For information call/text 469-338-974 or e-mail rubu1323@yahoo.com

Keep in touch for updates or contact me to be added to the email or info-text list: rubu1323@yahoo.com / 469-338-9748.
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This class was featured in a 2 Day Workshop at the AMTA Texas Chapter Convention in League City, TX in April 2018 .

In this class we explore the power of Awareness, Focus, and Intention, basic core principles of Somatic Movement Bodywork.
We learn about a safe and effortless approach to self-care and the healing potential of mindful touch.

Movement & Body Awareness: We practice paying attention to our own bodies and how to move effortlessly to feel better.
Touch Awareness: We practice paying attention to what happens when we mindfully touch another person.
Integrating Awareness: We practice Awareness, Focus, and Intention to effortlessly feel and work better.

This class offers an insight into how and why the Somatic Movement Bodywork works.
From here you are able to make an informed decision whether this modality is for you to pursue further.
There is no obligation to sign up for the extended training after this class.

Prerequisites

Welcome to participate in any classes are any Professionals with a License to Touch
Licensed Massage Therapist, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Chiropractors who are interested in a different approach to soft tissue work.
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.
Arrival Time: Please plan to arrive at the location by 9:45am, so we can start class punctually at 10am. I will be available from 9:30am
Supplies: Please bring a fitted sheet and face rest cover or pillow case, and if you can, a massage table.
I have two tables, but I’m not sure how many people we will ultimately end up having in the class. Please let me know if you can bring a table.
Clothing: Wear comfortable, loose, stretchy clothing.
Please do not wear any extra scents like colognes, perfumes, essential oils, etc. Just like your clients, some of your classmates may be sensitive to certain fragrances. Thank you.
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.
Questions: If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 469-338-9748 (talk & text) or rubu1323@yahoo.com

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.

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What is Somatic Movement Bodywork / The TRAGER® Approach?

Somatic Movement Bodywork helps release patterns of tension held in the brain. Gentle touch, soft weighing, rocking, jostling, and range of motion moves of the body and limbs induce a deep state of relaxation. The results are immediate and tangible improvements in circulation, flexibility, range of motion, and balance.
You will be shown how you can take the resulting sensations with you and recall & recreate them in everyday life.

The science: Somatic Movement Bodywork uses tensegrity of the muscular-skeletal system (kinetic chain) & neuromuscular interaction to stimulate neuroplasticity of the brain. The soothing, safe, and comfortable touch almost immediately switches the nervous system from sympathetic (fight and flight) to parasympathetic (rest and digest) resulting in a deep state of relaxation throughout body and mind. The gentle and safe movements create space in the joints to allow lubrication with synovial fluid and increase pain-free range of motion.

Benefits of Somatic Movement Bodywork

- Stress management through ultimate relaxation
- Improvement of circulation, lymph movement, and digestion
- Improvement of nerve function
- Stroke recovery
- Helps with symptoms of MS, Parkinson's, CP, and other neurological dysfunctions
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation for the client as well as the practitioner
- Due to its gentle nature this work can be practiced for a long time and therefore extend the professional life span of a therapist or practitioner.
- Helps improve effects of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Rehabilitation after illness or surgeries
- Improvement of flexibility and range of motion
- Helps improve effects of PTSD and other trauma related conditions (acute and chronic)
- Depression and anxiety
- Drug free pain management
- Somatic Movement Bodywork can be used on people of all ages but is especially beneficial with older people who experience restricted range of motion, stiffness, and balance issues.
- SMB uses no oils or lotions, so we can work effectively with people who are highly sensitive to lubricants or people who prefer or need to stay fully clothed.

- Best of all: The sessions are deeply relaxing, enjoyable, and pain free and the results are most of the time immediately noticeable and longer lasting than results from regular massage and body work sessions.

Trager® and the Dancing Cloud Logo are Service Marks of Trager International

Legal Note: Because of the registered TRAGER Trademark only certified TRAGER practitioners who are active members in good standing with the US TRAGER Association are legally permitted to use the trademarked TRAGER^® logo, and the term “TRAGER^®” to advertise and describe their work. TRAGER Introductory Workshops do not qualify for the use of the trademarked TRAGER Logo or brand name.
For more on TRAGER click here

Somatic Movement Explorations (SME)

An Introduction to Somatic Movement Bodywork