Upper Body
FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
Upper Body Treatment FOR the Neck, Shoulder and Torso
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.
UPPER BODY COURSE (20 CE)
Learn unique approaches for working with the shoulder girdle, arms, neck and torso. This course provides you with the skill you need to confidently relieve pain issues in the upper body.
A Foundational Course for MMT Certification: The Upper Body MAT course is part of the Foundational MAT Program and will take you one step closer to Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)® certification. It’s a perfect addition to your skill set for anyone working in sports medicine, massage therapy, structural integration, physical therapy or personal training.
Course Description:
The manual therapy techniques taught in this course showcase Dalton’s “Dirty Dozen,” twelve key MAT routines to correct postural Upper Crossed Syndrome. Also featured are various receptor techniques and other approaches that can be utilized to address whiplash, migraines, scoliosis, and dural drag. With a specific focus on approaches to work with the shoulder girdle, arms, neck and torso, this course will prepare you to relieve painful myoskeletal issues in the upper body. Through video demos and animation, you’ll learn to identify several compensatory movement patterns and their associated reflexogenic pain. With this understanding of where the true source of problems arise, you’ll be able to develop highly effective treatment protocols and deliver lasting results.
In this course you will learn how to:
- Identify and correct common upper body pain complaints
- Determine the source of upper body pain with a short intake assessment
- Identify areas of sensory motor amnesia
- Relieve migraine, neck pain, and protective muscle spasms
- Address arm pain and numbness due to thoracic outlet syndrome
- Learn to quickly identify upper body compensatory patterns such as dowager’s hump, scoliosis, and breathing disorders
- Utilize a variety of hands-on modalities including muscle reflex techniques, joint stretching, and pain exposure therapy
- Talk to your clients about their pain, make them feel safe, and let them feel heard
- Treat strain patterns before they become pain patterns…. the MAT way
Included in the home study course are two USBs packed with technique demonstrations and educational graphics, as well as the fully illustrated 408-page Advanced Myoskeletal Techniques textbook. Rich in detail and explanation, these resources teach how to work with the anatomical structures of muscles, connective tissue, and joints.
BONUS! Purchase the Home Study course and we’ll give you access to the eCourse for free! (valued at $249). You receive the entire contents of the program online where you can access through any device: computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. You can enjoy the course wherever you have Internet access.
Earn 20 CE hours! Upon successful completion, you will earn 20 CE hours for your bodywork licensure, recognized by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB), and most State Licensing Boards. This MAT course is approved by CE Broker under the “General Category” only. You will have also taken the first step toward Master Myoskeletal Therapist® Certification. Upon completion of the requirements of the course, you’ll receive your Certificate of Completion and be listed in our highly searched Online Directory of bodyworkers with MAT training.
If you want to provide lasting results by quickly identifying and correcting common causes of chronic pain, this course is for you. Take that first step now and join the ranks of successful certified myoskeletal therapists.
BONUS ETHICS eCOURSE (2CE) *Included with the Upper Body Course
Upon purchasing the Upper Body course you will automatically receive the 2CE Ethics eCourse. Massage is still an emerging profession, and its public acceptance depends on therapists’ steadfast commitment to ethical standards and the law. A review of state board of massage websites demonstrates that many therapists violate ethical standards – in alarming numbers! Some because they have knowingly participated in misconduct and others because they didn’t really understand standards of practice and how those applied to their practice. We all have a duty to represent the massage profession with honesty, integrity, and respect for all people. If clients feel safe in your business and trust you to set good boundaries, they will feel good about your practice. They’ll be more likely to turn into loyal patrons and refer their family and friends to your practice. In this course you will learn the purpose of ethics, ethical decision making models, how to conduct therapeutic relationships, how to set ethical boundaries and stick with them as well as language to use in informed consent.
PURCHASE OPTIONS
Upper Body Home Study Course - USB Version
Home Study Course Includes:
- 2 USBs packed with technique videos
- A fully illustrated 408-page Advanced Myoskeletal Techniques textbook
- Mail-in test and printable certificate of completion
BONUS: Order the home study version and get instant access to the eCourse for free!
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20 CE ONLY $249!
Upper Body eCourse
eCourse Includes:
- Online streaming videos
- Detailed instructions for all techniques
- A downloadable full color reference eBook
- Online tests and 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
- Mail-in test
- 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.
This 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.
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.
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 do a final written test and mail it in to us or do the online tests.
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