Brian's Ballard classes are limited to students, and are more personalized than larger, more formal, CE classes. The emphasis is on really learning and retaining the information, rather than just being exposed to it. You will be issued a certificate at the end of class. The neck is a strong, vulnerable and complex structure. It is the most movable part of the spine, and yet is strong enough to balance and support an pound head, even with chronically poor posture.
Skillful deep tissue work in this area is not about brute force; it's about precision and strategy, informed by knowledge of the anatomical structures. In the morning you will learn specific techniques for releasing the cervical posterior paraspinal muscles longissimus, semispinalis capitis, multifidus , suboccipital triangle, levator scapula especially the cervical attachments , facet joints, splenius capitus and cervicis, posterior, middle, and anterior scalenes, sternocleidomastoid, and masseter.
In the afternoon we will focus on deep muscle-specific techniques for the anterior neck. Many people learned in massage school to avoid this area, but it responds safely and well to skilled and precise touch. We will focus on the scalene, suprahyoid, infrahyoid, and longus capitus and colli groups. This is really helpful work for clients who have been in car accidents, have emotional issues with their necks or throats, or use their voices professionally e.
These are straightforward, muscle-specific techniques that can be immediately applied in practice. The work is well-suited to either treating cervical injuries or improving your spa massage, and will increase your precision, palpatory sensitivity, and effectiveness.
Body mechanics will also be a focus of the class as well as proper use of fingers to save wear and tear on joints. I am looking forward to immediately applying all this in my practice. If you are eligible for the reviewer's discount, please call Robbin at Registration: This class is sponsored by the Therapeutic Training Center. Click here to register. Regarding masking : We have moved to a hybrid version of the masking policyβthere are different masking requirements for the lecture and non-lecture portions of class.
