Course Description

This course is designed to introduce bodywork therapists to integrative deep tissue with dynamic table Thai massage, performed on the standard massage table. This Integrative deep tissue with dynamic table Thai massage class is designed to incorporate different massage

modalities into deep tissue work to relieve muscular tension and discomfort as well as restore physical function. The Integrative deep tissue massage does not necessarily involve heavy pressure, and it need not be painful. Integrative deep tissue therapy is centralized on firm touch integrating various massage techniques that allow manual alteration of muscular, fascial, and skeletal change to ease physical discomfort. The techniques may include myofascial release, Thai stretching, joint mobilization, PNF, and energy work. These integrative deep tissue techniques will be performed in conjunction with table Thai massage stretching techniques to relieve lower back pain and increase range of motion and mobility.

In this class, you will learn how to use your whole body to treat your client; using hands, feet, arms, knees, and legs to apply specific compressions, and to safely move your client into a series of safe passive stretches.

Course Outline:

Day 1

7:00-7:30 Check-in

8.00 – 8.30 Introduction to integrative deep tissue with dynamic table Thai massage, and warm- ups

9.00-10.00 Benefits, contraindications, and body mechanics of integrative deep tissue with dynamic table Thai massage

10.00-11.00 Demonstration of integrative deep tissue with dynamic table Thai massage techniques for upper extremity in prone and supine positions.

11.00- 12.00 Students group one practice techniques on upper extremity in prone and supine position

12:00- 13.00 Lunchtime

13.00- 14.00 Students group two practice techniques on upper extremity in prone and supine position

14.00- 14.30 Demonstration of upper extremity techniques in a side lying position 14.30-15.30 Students group one practice upper extremity techniques in a side lying position 15.30- 16.30 Students group two practice upper extremity techniques in a side lying position

16.30-17.30 Exchange 1: practice with confidence 17.30-18.30 Exchange 2: practice with confidence

Day 2

8.00 – 9.00 Warm ups and exercise for perfecting body mechanics

9.00- 10.00 Demonstration for lower extremity techniques in prone position

10.00-11.00 Students group one practice techniques on lower extremity in prone position 11.00- 12.00 Students group two practice techniques on lower extremity in prone position 12:00- 13.00 Lunch time

13.00- 14.00 Demonstration for lower extremity in a side lying and supine positions

14.00- 15.00 Students group one practice techniques on lower extremity in a side lying and supine positions

15.00- 16.00 Students group two practice techniques on lower extremity in a side lying and supine positions

16.00-17.00 Exchange 1: practice with confidence

17.00-18.00 Exchange 2: practice with confidence

18.00- 18.30 Wrap-up, Q&A, and feedback