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FOCUS ON FASCIA CLASSES (Myofascial Release) Instructors:
Frances Nicolais, LMT Fascia Specialization
230
Hours Course
description: For students who want to make a career out of
myofascial release. Topics will include beginning, intermediate and advanced
myofascia release techniques and trigger points, as well as fascia
restrictions relating to Arthritis/Joint Pain, Breast Care, Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Headaches/Sinus/Neck Pain, Pelvic Girdle/Low Back,
Scar Tissue, Shoulder Girdle/Rotator Cuff, Therapeutic Stretching, TMJ
Conditions, Oscillations and Unwinding. Course includes: Focus on Fascia I, II, III, Focus on Fascia
Classes for Specific Conditions, Focus on Fascia: Oscillations, Focus on
Fascia: Therapeutic Stretching, Focus on Fascia: Unwinding and Trigger
Point-Focus on Fascia I, II and III. Prerequisite:
Introduction to Fascial Anatomy ____________________________________________________________ Focus
on Fascia I (Myofascial Release) Instructor: Frances Nicolais 21
Hours Course
description: This course will
introduce students to the concepts and definitions of myofascial release (MFR),
explaining the differences between the firmer, but superficial style of MFR,
and the lighter touch that actually releases the deeper layers of
fascia. Students will receive
training in body mechanics and truly learn how to hold MFR techniques without
stressing their body. Students
will learn the four “staples” of MFR:
skin rolling/pulling, arm pulls, leg pulls, and cross-handed
techniques; as well as basic sets of techniques for the pelvic, shoulder and
cervical areas, including both a gentle and direct psoas release. They will learn how to apply these
basic MFR techniques to relieve both the client’s complaints and the
underlying structural imbalance, and be able to start full body MFR sessions
immediately upon completion of this class. This class is now the prerequisite for all other Focus on
Fascia classes. Required materials: Set of twin sheets Shorts Tank-type top for women Smart Water can be purchased in class Prerequisite:
Introduction to Fascial Anatomy Prerequisite
for: Focus
on Fascia II-III and all condition-specific courses. For Testimonials Click Here Focus on Fascia II (Myofascial Release) Instructor: Frances Nicolais Course description: This class will further discuss and clarify the role of fascia in the body, as introduced in Focus on Fascia I, and include several Craniosacral techniques with the MFR approach. These include many inter-oral techniques (gloves will be provided) and all four transverse plane releases (pelvic diaphragm, thoracic inlet and cranial base). Students will develop a deeper understanding of the fascia system and how it works as a whole, and apply this concept to relieve chronic areas of tension and injury. An introduction to oscillations as a diagnostic tool will be included, and students will learn how to guide arm and leg pulls for specific areas of release.
Set of twin sheets Shorts Tank-type top for women Smart Water can be purchased in class
Focus on Fascia III
Instructor: Frances Nicolais21
Hours
Course
description: Required materials: Set of twin sheets Shorts Tank-type top for women Smart Water can be purchased in class Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia II
Focus on Fascia: Oscillations
Instructor: Frances Nicolais14
hours Course description: Utilizing
gentle, non-intrusive, natural movements, oscillations can help release
deep-seated physical and mental patterns and facilitates deep relaxation,
increased physical mobility, and mental clarity. These patterns may have
developed in response to accidents, illnesses, or any kind of physical or
emotional trauma, including the stress of everyday life. This class teaches the student to
move clients in ways they naturally move, and with a quality of touch and
movement such that the recipient experiences the feeling of moving that
effortlessly and freely on his/her own. The movements are never forced so
that there is no induced pain or discomfort to the client. Required
materials: Students are to come dressed in comfortable
clothes and bring a set of twin sheets. Prerequisites: Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on
Fascia I For Testimonials Click Here Focus on Fascia: Therapeutic Stretching
Instructor: Frances Nicolais14 Hours Class description: This two-day workshop will provide students with
the fundamentals of fascial stretching for both themselves and to share with
their clients. Students will
learn and feel how to find the fascial barrier and waiting for the body to
release on it’s own, restoring it to it’s proper length and function.
Students will also learn how to use tennis balls, fascia balls, chairs, walls
and massage tables to enhance their releases, as well as their client’s. Required
materials: Tuition includes Myofascial Stretching Book and a fascia ball
Note: This class is open to the public and can be
helpful for those suffering from Fibromyalgia For Testimonials Click
Here
Focus on Fascia: Unwinding
Instructor: Frances Nicolais 14 Hours Course description: This class in the Focus on Fascia series will
spotlight and enhance the unwinding process of our bodies. Students will be given a safe
environment to allow for self-unwinding, which is very important in
understanding how to offer this integral part of healing to their clients. They will learn simple tips to dialog
with their clients about this process and ways to use gravity to assist their
clients to identify and recognize their own fascial system’s desire to
release in this manner. Students
will learn to unwind the extremities and neck, as well as full body unwinding
from seated, supine and standing positions, with partners and in groups. Prerequisites: Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I For Testimonials Click Here FOCUS ON FASCIA SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Focus on Fascia: Arthritis/Joint Pain
Instructor: Frances Nicolais7 Hours Course description: This class in the Focus on Fascia series
will explore the role of Osteopathy used for relief from arthritis. Students
will learn to use myofascial release treatments aimed at improving mobility
and reducing inflammatory processes by using gentle, manual osteopathic
techniques on joints, muscles and ligaments. Home treatments will also be explored, such as exercises
to improve the way the joints work and reduce muscle spasm, as well as
performing exercises in warm water or salt baths and using essential oils. Required materials:
Total cost includes 1ml Ginger Essential Oil Prerequisites: Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I Focus on Fascia: Breast Care
Instructor: Frances Nicolais7 Hours
This very special class in our Focus on Fascia
series is designed for therapists who wish to treat women who are recovering or
recovered from breast cancer, or have a history of breast cancer in their
family. Restricted fascia has the same properties and looks identical to
dysphasia under a microscope.
Myofascial release has been widely used to create space and freedom in
our cells and this class will offer techniques that release the fascia around
the thoracic area, allowing for restored health to the specific area. This
class will also address common issues with breast implants. This class is open to all therapists;
however, male therapists must bring their own female body for practice. Required materials:
Total Cost includes special 1fl.oz. Aromatherapy blend for cancer recovery Prerequisites: Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I NOTE: If
you intend to work with clients who have been diagnosed with cancer, you must
consult with their doctor and get permission. Use of essential oil, herbs and any alternative treatments
can interfere with medications, radiation or chemotherapy. In all cases, essential oils should
only be used before or after and not during radiation or chemotherapy
treatments. If you client is not using western medicine you should obtain a
signed waiver before proceeding.
For Testimonials Click
Here Focus on Fascia:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Instructor: Frances Nicolais 7 Hours Course description: This class in the Focus on Fascia series will discuss
the various causes of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, including the meridian, nerve
and fascial anatomy of the entire path from wrist to neck. Special myofascial release techniques
to release the restrictions on this path will be taught, including specific
neck releases, myofascial trigger points on the arm and transverse joint
releases. Prerequisites: Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I Focus on Fascia:
Fibromyalgia Instructor: Frances Nicolais7 Hours Course description: This class in the Focus on Fascia series will
discuss the various studies on Fibromyalgia, also called Myofascial Pain
Syndrome, etc. Fibromyalgia is a disorder of central processing with
neuroendocrine/neurotransmitter dysregulation, which often includes low
levels of blood flow to the thalamus region of the brain, low levels of
serotonin and tryptophan, and abnormalities in cytokine function, all
creating a chronic, pain-sensitive, systemic condition. Students will learn
how to release fascial restrictions with a lighter touch required by the low
pain tolerance in Fibromyalgia patients. Required
materials: Total cost includes special 5ml
Aromatherapy blend for Fibromyalgia Prerequisites:
Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I For Testimonials Click Here Focus on Fascia:
Headaches/Sinus/Neck Pain Instructor:
Frances Nicolais 14 hours Course description: This class in the Focus on Fascia series will focus
on the common headache and sinus conditions, often exacerbated by fascial
restrictions in the neck and head.
Students will also learn the organic nature of headaches, and simple
ways to prevent them. Myofascial
release techniques to release the neck will be taught, as well as trigger
points in the sinus area to relieve inflammation. A brief lecture on herbs and use of Eucalyptus Essential
Oil for allergy relief will be taught. Required
Materials: Total cost includes Still Point Inducer and 5ml Eucalyptus
Essential Oil Prerequisites:
Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I Focus on Fascia:
Pelvic Girdle/Low Back Instructor: Frances Nicolais
14 hours Course Description: This class in the Focus on Fascia series will
spotlight the lower body, primarily the pelvic girdle – our center of
gravity/our “basin”. As the
majority of fascial restrictions originate in the pelvic girdle, this class
will focus on releasing fascia centered on the core, relieving low back pain,
sciatic pain, etc. This class is
imperative for therapists, as relieving the pelvic girdle will often relieve
pain symptoms in the remainder of the body. Required materials: Sacral blocks or a pair of tennis shoes Prerequisites:
Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I For Testimonials Click Here Focus on Fascia: Scar Tissue
Instructor:
Frances Nicolais 6 Hours Course description: Since untreated scar tissue can eventually be the
cause of full systemic imbalances, this class in the Focus on Fascia series
is another one imperative to therapists who want to understand the full body
connection of fascia. Students
will be taught specific myofascial release techniques that can release scar
tissue on the cellular level, as well as skin rolling which is often the
first step to releasing the deeper fascia in the scarred area. Students will also learn to release
the navel, our original scar, and practice adding Essential oil for further
release. Required
materials: Total Costs includes special 1 fluid oz. Aromatherapy blend
for Scar Tissue Prerequisites:
Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I For
Testimonials Click
Here Focus on Fascia: Shoulder
Girdle/Rotator Cuff
Instructor:
Frances Nicolais 14 Hours Course description: This
class in the Focus on Fascia series will spotlight the shoulder girdle and
how to determine fascial restrictions that tend to cause pain and discomfort
in the shoulder. Students will
learn to use range of motion diagnosis for rotator cuff injuries and frozen
shoulder, then learn myofascial release techniques to free the client from
these restrictions. Students will also learn to release restricted fascia to
reduce the common forward shoulder rotation. Prerequisites:
Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on Fascia I For
Testimonials Click Here Focus on Fascia: TMJ Conditions
Instructor:
Frances Nicolais 7 Hours
Course description: This class in the Focus on Fascia series will be
geared toward understanding the causes and symptoms of TMJ (Temporomandibular
joint diseases and disorders).
Students will learn how to address the pain associated with TMJ by
using myofascial trigger point release in the jaw area, as well as releasing
the pterygoids, and even checking other stabilizing muscles such as the
psoas. Prerequisites: Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and Focus on
Fascia I For Testimonials Click Here TRIGGER POINT FOCUS ON FASCIA CLASSES
Trigger Points I-Head & Torso -
Focus on Fascia (formerly Trigger Points II)
Instructor:
Frances Nicolais 14 Hours Course description: This course will explore the myofascial trigger
point phenomena and give the therapist an in-depth understanding of the
restrictions caused by trigger points, the myofascial system and how they work
together. With a hands-on approach, each therapist will be given the
opportunity to establish a feel for trigger points and the fascia system, and
how they completely connect our physical bodies from our head to our toes,
all the way down to the cellular level. Students will learn and
practice releasing the most common trigger points on the head and torso area. Prerequisites: Introduction to Fascial Anatomy Trigger Points
II-Extremities - Focus on Fascia (formerly
Trigger Points III) Instructor: Frances Nicolais 14 Hours Course description: This course will continue with the hands-on
practice learning the many ways to release myofascial trigger points. A
review of the common torso trigger points will be included, specifically the ones
in the shoulder and pelvic girdles, as these are often the source of problems
in the extremities. Then,
students will move to learning and practicing the release of trigger points
in the extremities. There will be a final test in the form of group Trigger
Point treatments of the entire body. Prerequisites: Introduction to Fascial Anatomy and
Trigger Point
I-Head & Torso Trigger Points
III-Conditions - Focus on Fascia (formerly Trigger Points IV) Instructor:
Frances Nicolais 14 Hours Course description: This course will focus on the common trigger
points that tend to cause various conditions, including headaches, rotator
cuff injuries, low back and sciatic pin, neck stiffness and pain, carpel
tunnel syndrome, TMJ conditions, etc.
Students will learn how satellite and secondary trigger points are
often the cause of such conditions and learn how to track these trigger
points back to the “mother” trigger point. Prerequisite: Trigger
Points II-Extremities
NOTE:
Trigger Point Focus on Fascia classes also listed under Trigger Point
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