Therapeutic Stretch
May 15th, 2010
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
ASBMT approved class for 6 hours
 | Soft comfortable clothes: we will be stretching and moving in all directions. If you wear restrictive clothing you will not be able to participate. |
| Blanket/rug/yoga mat: You will need a blanket or rug for the floor exercises. Millar Lodge has carpet but it is not something I want to lie face down on. |
| A pillow or neck if you need while lying supine. |
| Your massage table |
| Sheets for your table |
| A willing and adventurous attitude will make it more fun. |
The purpose of this class is to provide therapists with some quality time for performing a session of stretches and strengthening exercises that will target muscles that get chronically used during their work.
| The first half of the class will be stretching for the therapist. |
| The second half will be a series of Enertropic therapy points and active stretches that I use most often with my clients for the upper body. |
All class participates together each person stretching alone, except during partnered section. This is not an advanced routine and is safe for everyone.
| Breathing exercises while supine. |
| Gentle supine stretches for ankles, legs, |
| Series specific for low back pain or sciatica (handouts for this part will be provided and you may use them with your clients). |
| Standing stretches for upper body |
| Partnered stretches |
| Kinetic awareness exercises |
This class will include demonstration of movements as well as a chance to practice on each other.
| Introduction to Enertropic Therapy. |
| Importance of stretching your relaxed client. |
| Releasing the shoulder girdle and neck |
| Releasing the back and hips |
| Leg and ankle stretches |