lifeFORM

BALANCING THE LIFE FORCE - CONNECTIVE TISSUE TECHNIQUES FOR THE UPPER BODY

*** Prerequisite: Fascia Fundamentals (unless you have taken classes with me in the past)

This course will be held:

Tuesday 5/11 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (one hour break for lunch) - Trunk, rib cage, and spine

Wednesday 5/12 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (one hour break for lunch) - Shoulder girdle and arms

Thursday 5/13 from: 9:00 AM - Noon - Cervical spine and skull

Discover how the soft tissues of the torso support movement of the rib cage and spine; creating space that encourages breath and supports both heart and lung function — the two essentials for life. Just as the legs extend from the pelvis, the shoulders and arms extend from the rib cage, we'll follow that same thread outward: exploring the central nervous system's role in movement, tension patterns, and the body's capacity to heal — addressing and treating common pathologies including rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, and tendinopathies of the arm joints.

Students will:

• Gain deeper knowledge of the anatomy and connective tissue relationships of the torso, thorax, shoulder girdle, and skull
• Develop postural assessment skills of the upper body
• Explore the most common structural problems and injuries of the upper body
• Evaluate and execute the best treatment strategies for the above conditions
• Perform and demonstrate connective tissue techniques for the torso, thorax, and shoulder gird