Body Mechanics for Massage Therapists
In this course, you will learn how to take care of your body so that you can have a long and healthy career in Massage Therapy.
In this course, you will learn...
How to keep your body healthy and reduce pain and discomfort during, and after sessions.
Multiple tips and skills for maintaining squared body positions so that you can get power behind your massage strokes, while taking care of your own body.
Self-care tips.
How to have a long career as a Massage Therapist.
How body mechanics are a practice in mindfulness.
This course provides 3 CEUs
What does it mean to have a long and healthy career as a Massage Therapist?
It means being able to work as long as we want to, unencumbered by chronic pain and overexertion.
We must take the time to learn the skills necessary to move with ease, get power and pressure without pain and force in our bodies, and practice mindfulness through our sessions. This course was built to empower you with the practical skills of body mechanics, and tips for self care in and out of the office.
Welcome! And a Note from your Instructor, Kylie...
Owl's Eye Institute Classroom Tutorial (Please do not skip!)
COURSE DISCLAIMER - (MUST BE SIGNED TO MOVE FORWARD)
Tips for Taking this Course
Mindfulness and Why it Matters
Basics of Body Mechanics
Choosing (and Adjusting) Your Table Height
The Cervical | Lumbar Connection - Teaching Video
The Cervical | Lumbar Connection - Demo
Leaning with Skill and Precision - Demo
Moving from Feet
Stacked Joints and "Rule of Thumb"
Stacked Joints and "Rule of Thumb" - Demo
Squared Sacrum
The Three Stances
Chest, Cloud Gates, Heart, and Breath
Noticing Tension and Discomfort
Practice Being Ambidextrous
Getting Power with Seated Work
Prone Position Demo
Supine Position Demo
Hydration
Stretches During Your Sessions
Book Body Work for Yourself!
Honor Your Limits!
Body Mechanics Outside of the Office
Completion Video
Final Test
HOW TO GET YOUR CERTIFICATE (IMPORTANT!)