The Course
This two-day workshop is geared towards creating advanced skills for massage, manual, physical, and occupational therapists.
Course Philosophy
Through this workshop you will increase self-awareness and appreciate your body as a dynamic system that is ever changing. You will have an introduction to the Feldenkrais® Method, as well as other somatic disciplines. You will be moving with the qualities of intention and attention in present time and experience new ways of engaging gravity and refining your sense of touch.
The goal of this course is to discover how to work with more efficiency, less effort and prolong your career.
"My interest in teaching stems from a career of over 30+ years as a manual therapist that has given me so much for so long. It is time for me to give back to my profession and offer a helping hand to my colleagues."
Henry Cloud
Two-Day Workshop Structure
Day One: Inner Work & Self-Discovery
Awareness Through Movement Lessons
You will be experiencing Awareness Through Movement Lessons, doing the inner work on yourself. This is a time to be curious and playful. This is not a time to be judgmental of yourself or others.
What to Bring:
- Warm, comfortable clothes
- Yoga mat
- Blanket
Activities:
You will be moving around the room, lying, rolling and sitting on your mat, as well as sitting in chairs. The focus is on developing new awareness through mindful movement.
"True discovery comes not by looking for new landscapes but in looking with new eyes."
Marcel ProustDay Two: Applied Skills & Partner Work
Hands-On Practice
Bringing your new skills from day one, you will be exchanging work with your partner. Henry will invite you to wear your "hat of curiosity" as you further fine tune your touch.
What to Bring:
- Massage table
- Sheets
- Blanket
Focus:
When you pay attention to the intelligence of your body as you work on your partner, you will begin to notice the quality of your work will improve. Your partner will notice too.
Course Details
Duration
Each day will be 7 hours which includes a 1 hour lunch break
Target Audience
Massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists
Learning Style
Experiential learning through movement, touch, and mindful awareness
Ready to Transform Your Practice?
This unique workshop combines decades of professional experience with proven somatic education techniques. Discover how to work with greater ease, efficiency, and longevity in your manual therapy career.