Upper Body

UPPER BODY COURSE (20 CE)

Learn unique approaches for working with the shoulder girdle, arms, neck, and torso. This course gives you the skills you need to confidently assess and relieve upper body pain patterns while improving long-term function and mobility.

A Foundational Course for MMT Certification

The Upper Body MAT course is part of the Foundational MAT Program and takes you one step closer to Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)® certification. It is an ideal addition to your skill set if you work in sports medicine, massage therapy, structural integration, physical therapy, or personal training.

Course Description

The manual therapy techniques taught in this course feature Dalton’s “Dirty Dozen,” twelve key MAT routines designed to correct the postural patterns associated with Upper Crossed Syndrome. You will also learn receptor techniques and other advanced approaches used to address whiplash, migraines, scoliosis, and dural drag.

With a specific focus on the shoulder girdle, arms, neck, and torso, this course prepares you to relieve painful myoskeletal issues throughout the upper body. Through video demonstrations and detailed animation, you will learn to identify compensatory movement patterns and their associated reflexogenic pain.

By understanding where dysfunction truly begins, you will be able to create more effective treatment protocols and deliver lasting clinical results.

In This Course, You Will Learn How To:

• Identify and correct common upper body pain complaints

• Determine the source of upper body pain using a short intake assessment

• Identify areas of sensory motor amnesia

• Relieve migraines, neck pain, and protective muscle spasms

• Address arm pain and numbness related to thoracic outlet syndrome

• Quickly identify 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 clients about their pain in ways that help them feel safe, supported, and heard

• Treat strain patterns before they become pain patterns…the MAT way

Home Study Materials Included

The home study course includes two USBs packed with technique demonstrations and educational graphics, along with the fully illustrated 408-page Advanced Myoskeletal Techniques textbook.

Rich in detail and clinical explanation, these resources teach you how to work effectively with muscles, connective tissue, and joints while strengthening your anatomical understanding and hands-on confidence.

Bonus: Free eCourse Included

Purchase the Home Study course and receive the full eCourse for free (a $249 value).

You will receive the entire program online, accessible from any device including your computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. Learn wherever you have internet access and review the material anytime you need it.

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), the 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 also complete the first step toward Master Myoskeletal Therapist® Certification. After fulfilling the course requirements, you will receive your Certificate of Completion and be listed in our highly searched online directory of bodyworkers with MAT training.

Is This Course Right for You?

If you want to provide lasting results by quickly identifying and correcting the common causes of chronic pain, this course is for you.

Take the first step now and join the ranks of successful certified myoskeletal therapists.