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Muscle Anatomy & Palpation

Where Art meets Science...

By Alex Somoano, LMT

This series is intended for all massage therapists and allied professionals who seek to expand their awareness and knowledge of specific musculoskeletal anatomy. These dynamic and inspiring seminars combine movement to stimulate and embed proprioceptive self awareness, exercises to train touch sensitivity, in-depth practical review of musculoskeletal anatomy, and specific guided palpation. Rediscover the art and science of muscle anatomy and movement. Energize your practice. Sharpen your palpation skills. Integrate a deeper knowledge of specific muscles using your own intuitive touch sensitivity.

Extremities (18 CE Hours):

DATE: May 10, 11 & 12, 2011
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm Tue., Wed. & Thu
COST: $325.00 (2 weeks prior) / $375 thereafter (Min. Dep. $100)

This course covers Muscles that move the Upper and Lower Extremities and will include:

Movement exercises that target specific muscles of the upper and lower extremities
Touch sensitivity exercises to develop and heighten palpation skills
In depth review of bony landmarks, muscle locations, specific attachments and actions of:
* Muscles that move the upper extremities focus on the scapula and rotator cuff
* Muscles that move the lower extremities focus on the hip
Specific guided palpation incorporating intuitive self awareness, touch sensitivity and knowledge of muscle anatomy (palpation manual with illustrations included)

Torso (18 CE Hours):

DATE: August 5, 6 & 7, 2011
TIME: Fri. 6:00pm - 9:00pm / Sat. & Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
COST: $325.00 (2 weeks prior) / $375 thereafter (Min. Dep. $100)

This course covers Muscles that move the Torso and will include:

Movement exercises that target specific muscles of the neck, back and abdomen
Touch sensitivity exercises to develop and heighten palpation skills
In depth review of bony landmarks, muscle locations, specific attachments and actions of:
* Superficial and core muscles that move the head and cervical spine
* Core muscles that move the trunk
* Muscles that move the ribs
Specific guided palpation incorporating intuitive self awareness, touch sensitivity and knowledge of muscle anatomy (palpation manual with illustrations included)

Alex Somoano holds a clear visual, intellectual and tactile understanding and appreciation of specific musculoskeletal structure and function. He strives to share his passionate insight, igniting your inner wisdom while refining your outer awareness of muscle anatomy and palpation.

Alex has maintained a private therapeutic massage practice in Miami since 1999. He has been a core faculty member at Educating Hands since 2004 teaching courses in Kinesiology and Palpation, Kinetics, Body Mechanics and Full Body Integration. Alex is the Director of Admissions at Educating Hands and Massage Therapist at the Miami City Ballet.

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