Skin, Nervous Tissue, and Bodywork

(Integrating Polarity Therapy with soft tissue work)

Course Description

Exploration of anatomy and physiology of skin, nervous tissue, and the magic of how we receive, incorporate, and respond to stimuli.  Structure and function of these tissues related to typical clinical conditions.  Overview of multi-modality bodywork from the perspective of integrating Polarity Therapy with soft tissue modalities like Swedish Massage and Lymphatic Drainage.

Teaching Methods

This course will accommodate all learning styles. 

Lecture with visual presentation through drawings and power point. 

Experiential practical exchange between students.

Class Outline

10:00 Introduction, Overview, Lecture

           Layers and complexity

           Cellular communication inside and out

           The reflex arc

           Relationship of chronic and typical conditions in clients

           Clinical applications of modality work

12:00 Demonstration / Case Study

           Volunteer from class group

1:00   lunch break - students brought lunch with them - some snacks provided

1:30  Student session 1: intake; treatment; outtake; feedback

2:45  Student session 2: intake; treatment; outtake; feedback

4:00  Group discussion, feedback, wrap-up

4:30  End

Total 6 hours class time