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2-day Workshop:
Relieving Low Back Pain I
San Francisco, California February 12-13, 2023
16 NCBTMB CE Hours
$335 ($295 before 1/11/23)
Come join Marty Morales in San Francisco for a 2-day workshop all about Low Back pain. In this workshop, we'll simplify your approach to low back pain by offering you an algorithm to organize your work and specific techniques to target the soft tissue and the bony structures that often contribute to low back pain. 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 it's too late, folks!
Relieving Low Back Pain (16 CEUs)
February 12-13, 2023
Instructor: Marty Morales, Certified Advanced Rolfer®, CMT
Program Description: Our instruction will focus on three main territories that are common culprits of back pain: the lumbar spine, the sacroiliac joint, and the pubic symphysis. This class combines assessment and treatment techniques from Osteopathy, Rolfing®, and Neuromuscular Techniques to help identify the source of pain and improve joint mobility and muscle strength balance. After completing this course, students will have the tools to reduce their guesswork and increase success when addressing low back pain in their practice.
Suggested Program Prerequisite: 40-minute FREE Morales Method® Concepts of Palpation Online Course
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 clients needs
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Learn assessment techniques to determine rotated vertebra in the low back and restrictions in the SI joint and pubic symphysis to get a better understanding of the potential causes of low back pain
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Learn how to palpate for rotated lumbar vertebra and utilize Spinal Mechanics to create techniques to help de-rotate lumbar spine via soft tissue
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Learn how to work the anterior lumbar spine to help with rotated vertebra
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Learn how to work the pelvis and low back using deep tissue techniques in a safe and effective manner to help relieve low back pain
Target audience: Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Certified Athletic Trainers
Cost: $335 (Early Bird Special $295 before 1/11/23)
Where: Psoas Massage & Bodywork
333 3rd St. Ste 205
San Francisco, CA 94107
Date: February 12-13, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
CEUs: 16 NCBTMB CEUs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this workshop provide CEUs? Can I get partial credit?
This workshop is approved by NCBTMB. We will be able to offer 16 CEUs for attending the workshop. We cannot offer partial credit if you're late. For example, we cannot offer 4 hours 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 state board for credit.
What do I need to bring?
Because we're holding the course at a massage clinic, you will not need to bring a table. The clinic 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 (the school is located in the SOMA district of SF with restaurants where you can eat lunch close by)
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 SOMA to buy a lunch. Here's the link to the google maps to see what's available for eating out. The clinic 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 Psoas Massage & Bodywork, a massage clinic located in the SOMA district of SF, near downtown. Please note that the physical address is not very visible on the outside of the building.
Walking:
The venue is located on the southeast corner of 3rd and Folsom in the SoMa Square Apartment Complex. First, walk up the stairs alongside the fountain. Make your first possible right through glass doors leading to the leasing office. You’ll find us just down the hall from the leasing office.
Parking:
There is easy paid parking in the St. Francis Place garage directly beneath the clinic. If you want more specific directions on parking, you can reference them here on the website of the clinic.
Public Transportation:
The venue is 3 blocks from Powell St. Station and Market St. in downtown San Francisco.
Please feel free to email us at info@moralesmethod.com with any questions!
THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED PROGRAM