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Functional Anatomy

Next Course:
April 12 to May 3, 2012
Thursdays, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
 

Instructor: Blake Martin

Course Objective:
The Functional Anatomy course is all about the practical application of Anatomy Theory.  The goal of this class is to get a "feel" for our bodies from the inside out with the end result of a better understanding of the human body, giving us an edge in our role as therapists in a clinical setting. 

The course consists of interactive lectures and requires active participation by all students.  Come ready to move and experience your body in a whole new way!

About the Instructor:

BLAKE MARTIN Blake Martin is currently completing his PhD in Kinesiology and holds a Graduate Neuroscience diploma from York University, where he is investigating the role of attention in limb position sense.  He teachers Thai Massage and anatomy for body workers internationally, and holds degrees in Dance and Education, and speaks on a variety of topics related to health, education and the brain.  He is also a long time martial artist, yoga practitioner and runner.

Course Details:

Dates:  Thursdays from 8:30 am to 12 :00 pm

The course consists of 4 modules, see below:

April 12: "I am my own anatomy book"

Is it likely that your client injured her triceps in the 'down' or 'up' phase of a push-up?  Or both? Have you ever wondered what a certain stretch does? What if you don't have an anatomy book in your pocket?  This lightning introduction to movement analysis will give you the tools to figure out the basic actions behind any movement, and whether or not an exercise is designed for strength or stretch, and how to know the difference.

April 19: "From mind to molecule to muscle to movement"

How does a brain signal end up as a movement or posture?  Using interactive demonstrations, participant activities and the most recent research, this workshop takes participants from the micro to the macro in understanding the basics of neuromuscular physiology and the function of movement, including a brief overview of muscle stretch receptors.

April 26:  Bodyworker, Alchemist: How manual therapies transform minds, bodies and lives

What happens when we touch someone to heal them? Where does stress "go" as the result of a massage? How might thinking and the brain be involved in a client's ability to relax or be healed? This workshop considers bodywork as vehicle for change in postural and movement patterns as well as the relationships between injury and stress, and touch and the human brain.

May 03:  "How stretching works"

What are the properties of a muscle that allow it to contract and be stretched? What factors enhance stretching?  Why might breathing help with stretching? What does any of this have to do with shiatsu?  A kinesiologist considers the neurons, molecules and tissues involved in stretching as well as reflex emotional and other factors that can impede or help stretching.  This basic overview of the stretching process will be useful for client and practitioner alike, and will include discussion and ideas on how to apply the most recent research on stretching into your practice.

Location:              Shiatsu School of Canada and SSC Acupuncture Institute

Tuition:                  $75 + hst per module or $240 + hst for the entire course

Registration: Please call 416-323-1818 X23 to register for this course. Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard or in person using cash or Interac. Registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Register early to avoid disappointment.  

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations on or before two weeks prior to the start date will result in a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.