Deep Tissue Myofascial Massage Certificate Course (2 CE)

Explore origin of myofascial release through Ida Rolf, born in the Bronx in 1896. Her biology Ph.D. and yoga study with Pierre Bernard shaped her body awareness and movement.

Explore myofascial release through a holistic back-line approach, linking spine to feet and shifting movement with sustained deep pressure delivered slowly.

Recognize the body as a unit unified by fascia, with circulation, body fluids, and autonomic nervous control driving vascular responses and somatic changes.

Use activation style releases and pen techniques to rehydrate the fascia, improve tissue glide, address scar tissue, and correct postural adaptations through brain-body communication.

Master the shoulder dropper sequence to release the left shoulder and address the clavicle, pec major, and pec minor. Use myofascial release and snowville wiggle for fluid movement.

Demonstrate flexor and extensor techniques for the elbow, including inter muscular septum release and addressing golfer's elbow, with tissue spreading, carpal tunnel decompression, active release, and using body weight.

Explore extensor techniques for tennis elbow, using deep fingertip work, active release, muscle energy, and reciprocal inhibition to release tight extensors and soften scar tissue around the elbow.

Explore the shoulder de-hiker sequence to release upper traps, deltoid, and supraspinatus tension using myofascial release, scar tissue clearing, and trigger point work.

Learn to balance the neck with three-angle myofascial release, targeting the upper traps, suboccipital and laminar groove, and anterior scalene to relieve cathartic posture and improve respiration.

Learn side body release techniques, including the hip three piece approach, under- and over-bone tissue work, intercostal spreading, latissimus dorsi release, and q release for the low back.

Learn to work with spinal curves from a soft tissue perspective using myofascial release, anchoring deep strokes, spreading tissue laterally, and using pillow support to ease rotation and side bend.

Apply muscle energy technique and post-isometric relaxation on the hip with pin and stretch to release the gluteus maximus and trochanteric tissue, using zigzag motions for anteriorly rotated pelvis.

Target the quads, adductors, and lower leg with muscle energy, pin-and-stretch, and release techniques. Address IT band, knee tendons, and shin splints to improve mobility for runners.