Bodywork

Myofascial Release

*** Foundations in Myofascial Release I, II with Walt Fritz 2013, 2014 *** Understand fascia in greater detail, how it interacts with & integrates with the other tissues of the body * Identify & release areas of restriction in the various layers/depths of muscle throughout the body * Special considerations for people with chronic & acute health conditions * Precautions & Contraindications

Lymph Drainage Therapy (Chikly)

*** Lymph Drainage Therapy (Chikly) I, II, III, Advanced 1 (completed in 2015) *** Anatomy & functions of the lymph system * Develop the feel for each individual person's lymph flow & variations in anatomy * Identify & treat areas of congestion * Pre- and post- surgery treatments, including scar tissue release * Identify & treat lymphatic conditions such as Edema, Lymphedema, & Lipedema, as well as fibrosis of the tissues * Special considerations for people with various chronic & acute health conditions * Precautions & Contraindications

Visceral Manipulation

*** Visceral Manipulation I, II, III, IV, VMAT, VAP, ++ *** Understand the structural & functional anatomy of the organs of the body as well as the deep fascial & visceral (organ) connections * Identify & release restrictions * Listen to the body's communications about these restrictions & learn to follow its lead to allow release. *** Each class is 4 days long * Each class has been taken twice - once in 2015-2016, and again 2023-2025 for refresher & updates on new techniques & adaptations *** Experience performing this therapy and helping clients get great results since 2015.

Neural Manipulation

*** Neural Manipulation I, II, III, IV, ++ *** Understand the nervous system in great detail and its connections to the rest of the body - from brain & spine (including membranes & cranium) to cranial nerves that extend throughout the face & beyond, to peripheral nerves down the arms & legs to fingers & toes * Identify & release restrictions in the nerves, nerve sheaths, and fascia * Learn to listen to & understand the body's communications about these restrictions to allow release *** Neural manipulation is an extension of Visceral Manipulation. We don't do one or the other; we listen to the body and follow its lead, then employ the techniques to address restrictions found in the various body tissues. ***

Manual Therapy for the Brain

*** Manual Therapy Approach to the Brain I, (II, III, IV) *** Learn & Understand the following: Structural anatomy of the brain including vascular, nervous, meningeal, ocular, barometric, and cerebrospinal fluid circulation systems * Functional anatomy of the brain including the senses of smell, hearing, vision, taste, language, coordination, proprioception, emotions, pain, memory, balance, etc. * Neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, etc. * Brain injuries including stroke, as well as various other pathologies of the brain and central nervous system. * The plasticity of the brain and how precise manual therapy may help the central nervous system to repair itself. * Dive further into the realm of patient care and the unique challenges faced by people with these various conditions. * Precautions and Contraindications *