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 |
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