Professional Massage 

Orthopedic Massage Certification

Utilizing assessments of Neuro-Myo-Fascial tissues followed by condition appropriate techniques.

A series of 6 eight-hour classes covering the following body regions:

• Cervical

• Shoulder

• Arm

• Thoracic

• Hips / Lumbar

• Legs

Each class will count as 6 CE hours approved by FSMTB.

Students that complete all 6 classes (and pass assessments for each class) will receive a certificate of completion.

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Course Objectives for each Class:

• Identify Anatomic structures and endangerment sites in the region

• Understand the Antagonistic / Synergistic relationship of muscles and how imbalances can lead to discomfort and dysfunction

• Learn effective assessment to identify common soft tissue problems

• Learn various techniques to work on conditions that address tissue restrictions or weaknesses

Investment: $199

Instructor: Joe Frazer 

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Register at joefrazer@synasoma.com or (603) 668-8181 

Future Class Topics Massage

Our industry has many good Massage Therapists out there. We need to go from delivering a good massage to a treatment that can address and possibly help clients to correct soft tissue issues in a consistent manner. Our training will support them in those areas. Come to our facility or we can come to you for group classes.

Class Topics (separated into 8-hour classes and hands-on):

• Onsite workplace (massage and assessment) protocols

• Carpal Tunnel/Thoracic Outlet

• Golfer/Tennis Elbow, Tendonitis (acute), Tendonosis (chronic)

• How to address postural issues and short tight muscles/long tight (inhibited) muscles

Class Objectives:

• Teach massage therapists to desensitize clients to their beliefs that their challenge (herniated disc, tendonitis, strains, etc.) is THE problem. Therapists need to go after their “beliefs/fears/threats” (Adriaan Louw) that hold them in their pain cycle.

• Describe and show long vs short tight muscles

• How RSI’s and postural imbalances lead to muscle imbalance and how that can lead to tendonosis, nerve impingement, headaches

• Teach basic assessment techniques, ROM, muscle resisted testing, muscle strength tests, functional movement, staying aware of the client’s energy and acceptance of testing and treatment

• Show how myofascial can help loosen tight muscle and how neuromuscular techniques can awaken inhibited muscles

• Emphasize how even with protocols you need to be tuned into your client’s “energy” to adjust or change your techniques

• Cover common soft tissue pathologies and location differences (tendon issue in elbow vs shoulder, what are the similarities and how are they different)

• The importance of homework and how to maintain client compliance

Information at: joefrazer@synasoma.com or (603) 668-8181