Upper Body
FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
Upper Body Treatment FOR the Neck, Shoulder and Torso
UPPER BODY COURSE (20 CE Hours)
Learn effective MAT approaches for the shoulder girdle, arms, neck, and torso. Improve your ability to recognize upper-body strain patterns, relieve protective guarding, and restore comfortable movement.
This course features Erik Dalton’s “Dirty Dozen,” twelve essential MAT routines for addressing the postural and movement patterns commonly associated with Upper Crossed Syndrome.
Through detailed demonstrations and anatomical graphics, you will learn how to:
Assess common upper-body strain patterns
Work with neck, shoulder, arm, and torso restrictions
Recognize sensory motor amnesia and protective guarding
Address patterns associated with headaches, whiplash, thoracic outlet symptoms, scoliosis, and breathing restrictions
Apply muscle reflex techniques, joint stretching, and other MAT methods
Communicate about pain in ways that help clients feel safe and supported
Treat the strain pattern instead of chasing the painful area
The goal is not simply to work where it hurts, but to understand how compensation throughout the upper body may be contributing to the problem.
Home Study Materials
The Home Study package includes:
Two USBs with technique demonstrations and educational graphics
The fully illustrated, 408-page Advanced Myoskeletal Techniques textbook
Free access to the complete Upper Body eCourse, a $249 value
Access the online course from your computer, tablet, or phone and review the techniques whenever you need them.
A Foundational Course for MMT Certification
The Upper Body MAT course is part of the Foundational MAT Program and moves you closer to Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)® certification. It is designed for massage therapists, bodyworkers, physical therapists, structural integration practitioners, personal trainers, and other movement professionals.
Add practical techniques you can begin integrating into your sessions immediately. Learn to look beyond the painful area, identify the larger strain pattern, and help your clients move with greater comfort.
Start the Upper Body MAT course today.
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ERIK DALTON
With over thirty years educating massage therapists around the world, Erik Dalton is among the most highly regarded educators in the profession. With a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between mind and body, structure and function, he has developed Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® which is changing the world of pain treatment and management.
BONUS ETHICS eCOURSE (2CE) Included
Receive the 2 CE Ethics eCourse free with your Upper Body Course purchase. Learn practical strategies for ethical decision-making, maintaining professional boundaries, managing therapeutic relationships, and using clear informed-consent language to build client trust and protect your practice.
PURCHASE OPTIONS
Upper Body Home Study Course - USB Version
Home Study Course Includes:
- 2 USBs packed with Technique Videos
- Fully Illustrated 408-page Advanced Myoskeletal Techniques Textbook
- Mail-in or Online Tests
- Printable Certificate of Completion
BONUS: Order the Home Study version and get instant access to the eCourse for free!
Prefer DVDs?
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Upper Body eCourse
eCourse Includes:
- Online Streaming Videos
- Detailed Instructions for all Techniques
- A Downloadable Full-color Reference eBook
- Online Tests
- Printable Certificate of Completion
Get access to all course materials online. Lifetime access and no shipping fees!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The eLearning Course contains:
- Online streaming instructional videos (instant access)
- Detailed instructions for all techniques
- A downloadable full-color manual
- Online tests and printable certificate of completion
- Lifetime access to all course materials
The Home Study format contains hard goods that are shipped to you. This includes:
- All course materials are either on instructional DVDs or USBs
- Full-color printed textbook or manual
- Tests can be emailed or taken online
- Printable Certificates of Completion
- Tote Bag
- FREE BONUS: When you purchase the Home Study version, you’ll get access to the eLearning Course as outlined above
You save with eLearning: Because there is no hard product to ship with the eLearning Course format, we can pass the savings onto you!
Upon successful completion of a course, you will earn continuing education credits for your massage or bodywork licensure. All our courses are recognized by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and most State Licensing Boards.
The online continuing education may or may not count towards your required CE credit requirements. It’s your responsibility, and not the responsibility of Freedom From Pain Institute, to check with your regulatory agency to confirm whether these will be accepted as CE credits in your jurisdiction.
Most courses can be completed in a weekend of intensive studying, like a self-guided workshop. However, you’re welcome to spread your study time out across weeks or even months. There are no time restraints on taking the courses. You’ll have lifetime access to the online materials and can complete the exam whenever you’re ready.
No. You can start with any course you like, and complete the courses in any order. Each course is standalone and does not require prerequisites. However, to get the most out of your learning experience we highly suggest you start with the foundational courses so you have a solid understanding of the principles behind Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques. You can purchase the foundational courses in a bundle for a significant discount. Click here for details.
You are required to pass any tests for each course before we can issue your certificate of completion. All tests are multiple choice and you’ll have the opportunity to repeat the tests if you do not pass the first time.
For eCourses, there is a short test to complete after each lesson. Once you’ve successfully completed all tests, you’ll be automatically issued an online certificate of completion for you to print.
For home study courses, you’ll have the option to take a final written test and either mail or email it to us, or choose to complete the test online.
eCourse: As soon as your payment posts the eCourses are delivered to your inbox.
Home Study Course: When you purchase a Home Study Course your course materials will be shipped to you. You will also get access to the related eCourse. *For Shipping Orders: Please note there may be delays from shipment carriers that are beyond our control.
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