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Muscle Anatomy & Palpation Series Courses 1-4

Where Art meets Science...

By Alex Somoano, LMT

This series is intended for all massage therapists and allied professionals who seek to expand their awareness and knowledge of specific musculoskeletal anatomy. These dynamic and inspiring seminars combine movement to stimulate and embed proprioceptive self awareness, exercises to train touch sensitivity, in-depth practical review of musculoskeletal anatomy, and specific guided palpation. Rediscover the art and science of muscle anatomy and movement. Energize your practice. Sharpen your palpation skills. Integrate a deeper knowledge of specific muscles using your own intuitive touch sensitivity.

Course 1 � Torso (18 CE Hours):

DATE: April 23, 24 & 25, 2010
TIME: Fri. 6:00pm - 9:00pm / Sat. & Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
COST: $325.00 (2 weeks prior) / $375 thereafter (Min. Dep. $100)

This course covers Muscles that move the Torso and will include:

Movement exercises that target specific muscles of the neck, back and abdomen
Touch sensitivity exercises to develop and heighten palpation skills
In depth review of bony landmarks, muscle locations, specific attachments and actions of:
* Superficial and core muscles that move the head and cervical spine
* Core muscles that move the trunk
* Muscles that move the ribs
Specific guided palpation incorporating intuitive self awareness, touch sensitivity and knowledge of muscle anatomy (palpation manual with illustrations included)

** DISCOUNT: Pay for all classes in advance and get $300 off **

Course 2 � Muscles of Facial Expression and Mastication (12 CE Hours):

DATE: June 26 & 27, 2010
TIME: Sat. & Sun. 10:00am - 5:00pm
COST: $250.00 (2 weeks prior) / $300 thereafter

This course is intended for anyone who seeks to expand their awareness, knowledge and touch sensitivity of specific muscles that move the face and jaw.

This dynamic, inspiring and intimate seminar combines:

Movement of the face and jaw to stimulate and embed proprioceptive self awareness
Self care exercises to train touch sensitivity
Detailed practical review of muscle anatomy
Very specific guided palpation (palpation manual with illustrations included)

** DISCOUNT: Pay for all classes in advance and get $300 off **

Course 3 � Extremities (18 CE Hours):

DATE: August 27, 28 & 29, 2010
TIME: Fri. 6:00pm - 9:00pm / Sat. & Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
COST: $325.00 (2 weeks prior) / $375 thereafter (Min. Dep. $100)

This course covers Muscles that move the Upper and Lower Extremities and will include:

Movement exercises that target specific muscles of the upper and lower extremities
Touch sensitivity exercises to develop and heighten palpation skills
In depth review of bony landmarks, muscle locations, specific attachments and actions of:
* Muscles that move the upper extremities focus on the scapula and rotator cuff
* Muscles that move the lower extremities focus on the hip
Specific guided palpation incorporating intuitive self awareness, touch sensitivity and knowledge of muscle anatomy (palpation manual with illustrations included)

** DISCOUNT: Pay for all classes in advance and get $300 off **

Course 4 - Beyond Thumb Walking (18 CE Hours):

DATE: July 5, 12, 19 & 26 , 2010 (Four Monday nights)
TIME: 6:00pm � 10:45pm
COST: $325.00 (2 weeks prior), $375 thereafter
With Presenter: Ed Wilson, LMT

What are you actually touching when applying reflexology skills on the hands and feet?

In this seminar, the dynamic duo of Ed Wilson and Alex Somoano will present the specific bone, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments underlying all of the reflexology points.

This course will include extensive review and guided palpation of the various anatomical structures and reflex points presented to make your work more fun, effective and efficient.

** DISCOUNT: Pay for all classes in advance and get $300 off **

Alex Somoano holds a clear visual, intellectual and tactile understanding and appreciation of specific musculoskeletal structure and function. He strives to share his passionate insight, igniting your inner wisdom while refining your outer awareness of muscle anatomy and palpation.

Alex has maintained a private therapeutic massage practice in Miami since 1999. He has been a core faculty member at Educating Hands since 2004 teaching courses in Kinesiology and Palpation, Kinetics, Body Mechanics and Full Body Integration. Alex is the Director of Admissions at Educating Hands and Massage Therapist at the Miami City Ballet.

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