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1-day Workshop:
Understanding & Applying
Cervical Spinal Mechanics
San Francisco, California Sunday, June 11th, 2023
.7 CPTA CE Hours
8 NCBTMB CE Hours
$250 ($210 before 5/14/23)
Join Marty Morales, Certified Advanced Rolfer®, in San Francisco for a 1-day workshop all about cervical spinal mechanics. This workshop is specifically designed for Physical Therapists, but massage therapists are welcome to attend. We will combine the knowledge of Cervical Spinal Mechanics with skilled palpation and tissue work to relieve neck pain in your patients.
In this workshop, we'll take a deep dive into Fryette's Laws as they relate to the cervical vertebra to help us work with vertebral rotations that may be causing our patient's pain. We'll learn how to utilize assessments, the Morales Method® Concepts of Palpation, and spinal mechanics to create specific techniques to address the unique needs of each patient. Read below for the workshop description, registration link, and FAQs!
There's a limited number of spots available for this workshop so make sure to save your seat and register by clicking the button below before registration closes on June 9th, 2023!
Cost: $250 (Early Bird Special $210 before 5/14/23)
Where: 38 Bryant st. Suite 2
San Francisco, CA 94105
Date: Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
CEUs: .7 CPTA CEUs
8 NCBTMB CEUs
Cervical Spinal Mechanics: Course Details
June 11th, 2023 9am-6pm
with Marty Morales Certified Advanced Rolfer®, CMT
Program Description:
Students will learn how vertebrae behave in movement using Fryette’s Law (a set of three laws pertaining to skeletal anatomy named after Harrison Fryette, DO.). We will then explore how to apply this knowledge of vertebral movement to our tissue work. Students learn how to work the tissue attaching to the spinous processes (and other parts of the vertebrae) along with gentle movements to bring about de-rotation of rotated vertebra. We will also cover how to visually assess a patient to determine whether a vertebral rotation may be happening before confirming findings with palpation assessment. At the end of this course, students will know how to use manual therapy techniques to work the soft-tissues in the neck and address rotations in the cervical vertebra.
Program Learning Objectives:
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Understand the Morales Method® Concepts of Palpation and how to apply them to create unique sessions based on your patient's needs
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Understand Fryette's Laws as the relate to the cervical vertebra
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Learn visual and palpation assessment techniques to determine rotated vertebra in the cervical spine
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Learn how to apply assessment findings and Spinal Mechanics to create techniques to help de-rotate cervical vertebra via soft tissue
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Learn how to work the neck using soft tissue techniques combined with passive and active movement in a safe and effective manner to facilitate de-rotation of the vertebra and reduction of neck pain
Program Schedule:
9:00am – 9:10am- Introduction and review of the anatomy of the neck
9:10am – 9:30am- Discussion of Fryette's Laws of Spinal Mechanics
9:30am – 9:50am- Demo- Morales Method® Concepts of Palpation for manual therapy
9:50am – 10:00am- Break
10:00am – 10:25am- Student Practicum Part 1
10:25am – 10:50am- Student Practicum Part 2
10:50am – 11:00am- Break
11:00am – 11:10am- Demo- Assessments for vertebral rotation in the cervical spine
11:10am – 11:30am- Student Practicum Part 1
11:30am – 11:50am- Student Practicum Part 2
11:50am – 12:00pm- Break
12:00pm – 12:20pm- Demo- Preparatory Work for the Soft Tissue Techniques of the Neck
12:20pm – 12:40pm- Student Practicum Part 1
12:40pm – 1:00pm- Student Practicum Part 2
1:00pm- 2:00pm- LUNCH
2:00pm – 2:15pm- Demo- Vertebral Facet Spacing and Aided Vertebral Rotation,
2:15pm – 2:40pm- Student Practicum Part 1
2:40pm – 3:05pm- Student Practicum Part 2
3:05pm – 3:15pm- Break
3:15pm – 3:30pm- Demo- Direct and Indirect Vertebral De-rotation
3:30pm – 3:55pm- Student Practicum Part 1
3:55pm – 4:20pm- Student Practicum Part 2
4:20pm – 4:30- Break
4:30pm – 4:45pm- Demo- Advanced Spinal Mechanics Techniques
4:45pm – 5:10pm- Student Practicum Part 1
5:10pm – 5:35pm- Student Practicum Part 2
5:35pm – 5:50pm- Closing/Q&A
5:50pm – 6:00pm Evaluation Forms
Target audience:
Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Certified Athletic Trainers
Instructional Methods:
Lecture with demonstration and hands on technique lab
Student to Faculty Ratio:
Maximum of 16:1
Instructor:
Marty Morales, Certified Advanced Rolfer®, CMT is the creator of the Morales Method® Academy of Structural Integration and an author of several books including: Deep Tissue Bodywork- A New Approach to a Classic Modality, Mastering Body Mechanics, 2nd Ed, and Morales Method® Core Integration Therapy. Marty has been teaching since 2006 and has held classes in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Florida, Japan, Switzerland, Poland, and Taiwan. His private practice in San Francisco, CA has been open since 2003 with over 10,000 hours logged in session.
Before beginning his training as a massage therapist in 2002, Marty received an MBA in Finance from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Marty is passionate about bodywork and continuing education and loves the classroom environment where he gets to share his experience and knowledge from over two decades in the field!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this workshop provide CEUs? Can I get partial credit?
This workshop is approved by NCBTMB and is awaiting approval from the California Physical Therapy Association. We will be able to offer .7 CPTA CEUs to Physical Therapists and 8 NCBTMB CEUs to Massage Therapists for attending the workshop. We cannot offer partial credit if you're late. For example, we cannot offer 4 hours or .4 CEUs of credit if you can only attend for four hours. You'll receive a digital certificate of completion at the end of the course that you can submit to your regulatory board for credit.
What do I need to bring?
Because we're holding the course at a venue for massage workshops, you will not need to bring a table. The venue will provide massage tables for our use.
You will need to bring:
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Shorts and a tank top or sports bra to wear when receiving the work
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Sheets for your table (1 fitted or flat sheet and a face cradle cover or pillow case)
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Water (and snacks for yourself, if necessary)
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Lunch money or bagged lunch
What is the cancellation policy?
There will be no refunds within two weeks of the scheduled workshop.
If cancelled before the two week window prior to the class, a $50 cancellation fee will be applied. This cancellation fee will be applied to future workshops. There is no expiration on this fee. Processing of a participant’s refund will occur within 3-5 business days from the day request is received.
Will there be time for lunch?
We will take an hour lunch break from 1pm-2pm. You can either bring your own lunch, or explore the Embarcadero to buy a lunch. Here's the link to the google maps to see what's available for eating out. The venue also has a break room with a sink and a microwave if you choose to bring your own lunch.
How do I get to the workshop?
The workshop will be held at the 38 Bryant st. Suite 2 San Francisco, CA 94105, The venue is located on the Embarcadero with a beautiful view of the bay near the corner of Main & Bryant St.
Walking:
You can walk to the school down Main St. to Bryant St. and the door to the space is next to the door to Suchada Thai Massage.
Parking:
There is a parking lot across the street from the school. Street parking can be difficult to find on weekends (make sure to read parking signs to ensure there's no time limit or street cleaning), however on Sunday street parking in most of SF is free all day!
Public Transportation:
The venue is walking distance from Caltrain, Bart, and the MUNI stop for the KT and N street cars.
Please feel free to email us at info@moralesmethod.com with any questions!
THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED PROGRAM