College of Classical Massage

Certificate in Advanced Massage – Part 3 – Neck and Shoulders

Part 1 – Foundation course
Part 2 – Lower Back and Pelvis
Part 3 – Neck and Shoulders
Part 4 – Legs including Hip, Knees and Feet

About Part 3

We will be looking at the dynamic relationship between the neck and shoulders and how each can influence the other. Muscles covered in this day will be:
Trapezius, levator scapulae, splenius cervicus and capitus, scalenes, rhomboids, infra and supraspinatus, deltoid, platysma, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major and minor, sternocleidomastoid.

• Pelvic rotations, torsions and tilts
• How the pelvis can influence the rest of the body
• Working on the larger and smaller muscle groups of the pelvis and back: psoas, piriformis, quadratus lumborum, ilio costalis, latissimus dorsi, obturator, gemellus, iliacus, gluteus max, med and minimus
• Introduction to Muscle Energy Technique (MET); Proprioceptor Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF); Soft Tissue Release (STR) and Neuro Muscular Technique (NMT)
• Placing the body in the most effective positions to receive treatment
• Conditions which can be greatly improved are lower, mid and upper back pain; pelvic discomfort and hip problems.

Taught by Michael Gibbons, this will be a dynamic, interactive and inspiring day.

Michael Gibbons initially qualified as a massage therapist in 1991 and following further massage training now works using many styles: Sports, Relaxation, Remedial, and Thai Yoga Massage. In 1996 he studied at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic in Abingdon, Oxford gaining a Diploma in 1999 and now practices Classical Manipulation inspired by the work of John McTimoney.  He is also qualified in Biodynamic Cranio-Sacral therapy.  Michael will draw on his skills he has learned over the last 18 years in this field and will teach a fusion of all these disciplines and influences.

Testimonials

“I was amazed by how good the course was, my clients have been giving me great feedback about the difference in my massage”, Debbie, Brighton.

“If you want to advance your massage skills with techniques that work to achieve positive results, then this is a great course to take.  I have been applying these techniques in my practice and have been getting excellent results.  Consequently, my practice has grown considerably”, Andy, Hove.