Instructor: Holly Pinto, BS, LMT

Cost: $525

*Please note: There is also a textbook requirement: Myofascial Release Therapy: A Visual Guide to Clinical Applications, ISBN-13: 978-1583948453, ISBN 10: 1583948457

Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Level One: 16 CE Hours - This is a five-part course, however, each level can be taken as a stand-alone class. All levels must be completed to earn a Certification. Students will also be required to successfully complete an open-book written final, a graded practical on the instructor or assistant, and complete four practice sessions in between each level. Students will need to bring sheets, a notebook for taking notes, and an anatomy book (Trail Guide is recommended).

Myofascial Release originated from the osteopathic community in the early 1950’s. This certification, and the manual you will use, is the work of Ida Rolf but has been modified by myself and Dr. Shea for the contemporary client. This is function work using a technique that is direct, uses movement and holistic therapeutic skills, for clinical effectiveness. Students will learn theory and application, fascial anatomy, contact skills, treatment strategies, a typical myofascial release session, and indications and contraindications. If students commit to certification other commitments will be discussed.

Releases of Level One:

1. Four Functional Breath Opening Releases

2. Lung Fissure

3. Costovertebral & Costotransverse Joint Spaces

4. Costochondral & Costosternal Joint Spaces

5. Costoclavicular Ligament, Transverse Clavicular Ligament

6. Lung Pleura, Lateral Border of the Trapezius

7. Anterior Scalene

8. Sternocleidomastoid

9. Serratus Posterior Superior & Inferior

10. Ventral Fascia over the Rectus Abdominus & Costal Arch

11. Rectus Abdominus over the Pubic Symphysis

12. Iliopsoas Muscle

13. Quadratus Lumborum

14. Surface Anatomy of the Sacrum

15. All Sacral & Iliolumbar Ligament

16. Seated Myofascial Release of the Trapezius, Mid Dorsal and Lumbar Fascia

To register, contact Tamara Bivin: Email tamara.bivin@swic.edu, Office 618-239-6400, Cell/Text 618-401-1656.