Integrative Manual Therapy for the Autonomic Nervous System
Course Highlights:
Learn the concept of The Integrative Systems Approach to Manual Therapy
Effective, gentle techniques appropriate for all client populations
Course manual with numerous treatment techniques
Lab time for hands-on experience
Treatment planning incorporating smooth muscle techniques to improve mobility, flexibility, and function
Join us in beautiful Asheville NC for a Destination Location hands-on introductory course!
Time: Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (registration 8:00-9:00am); Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Leicester, NC (just 15 minutes outside of Asheville)
Recommended Lodging:
Hotels:
Country Inn and Suites, Asheville River Arts District
Hampton Inn and Suites, Asheville Biltmore Village
TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Asheville
Hotel Indigo, Asheville Downtown
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
Air BnB: Look for rentals in Leicester and West Asheville for lodging close to the class location.
Course Instructors: Carol Smith, MS, IMT,C & Adrienne Kramer, PT, IMT,C
Cost: $425–$375 EARLY BIRD RATE IF REGISTER BY AUGUST 15!!! ($99 non-refundable deposit)
Available Discounts: $375 tuition for early bird registration, groups of 3 or more registering together, military personnel, and students with valid student ID.
Cancellation policy: If cancellation is prior to first day of class, and all tuition has been paid, then tuition will be reimbursed to student minus $99 non-refundable deposit, within 30 days of cancellation date.
Contact Hours/CEHs: This course is approved for NCBTMB CEUs (massage/bodywork) and pending for NC PT CEU approval. This course offers 14 contact hours and will be noted on certificate of completion.
Pre-requisites: None
Course Description:
Integrative Manual Therapy: Advanced Strain and Counterstrain (ASCS) is an introductory level course for treating the Autonomic Nervous System and Related Disorders. It focuses on the treatment of tissues and structures innervated by the autonomic nervous system. Muscle spasm induced by stress, visceral and circulatory problems and central nervous system dysfunction are positively impacted by the ASCS techniques. Arterial and venous blood flow improve. Muscles of organs and eyes and speech and swallowing function more efficiently. Tendon Release Therapy for tendon tension, lesions and scars is presented to enhance musculoskeletal mobility. Disc Therapy for effective improvement of discogenic problems is also covered in this class.
ASCS was developed by Sharon Weiselfish-Giammatteo, PhD, PT, IMT,C & Tom Giammatteo, DC, PT, IMT,C and is based on the approach founded by Dr. Lawrence Jones’ Strain and Counterstrain Technique. ASCS can be used safely for orthopedic and sports medicine, chronic pain, pediatric, cardiopulmonary, neurologic and many other patient populations to improve mobility and function by addressing tension caused by the autonomic nervous system.
Learning Outcomes:
- Basic understanding of the Integrative Systems Approach in relationship to smooth muscle.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate static and dynamic posture while highlighting compensatory patterns.
- Experience and practice Advanced Strain and Counterstrain Technique to facilitate correction of biomechanical dysfunction and normalization of joint mobility and muscle tone for improved structural integrity and motor function.
- Indicate an understanding of the smooth muscle system.
- Develop effective treatment plans incorporating the Advanced Strain and Counterstrain techniques for smooth muscle.
- Demonstrate changes in ROM and posture using Advanced Strain and Counterstrain techniques.
Course Outline:
Day One:
8:30am-9:00am Registration
9:00 am- 9:30am Introduction to Strain Counterstrain
9:30am-10:30am Diaphragm Systems Instruction plus Lab
10:30am- 12:15pm ASCS for Circulatory Vessels, Lymphatic Vessels and Cardiopulmonary Veins plus Lab
12:15 pm-1:15 pm Lunch
1:15pm- 2:45pm ASCS for Visceral Veins and for Viscera plus Lab
2:45-3:15pm ASCS for Arteries to Urogenital Tissues plus Lab
3:15pm-4:45pm ASCS for Cardiopulmonary System Arteries plus Lab
4:45pm-5:00pm Wrap up and Questions
Day Two:
9:00am -11:00am ASCS for Arteries to the Spine, Spinal Veins and Disc Therapy plus Recovery Motilities and Lab
11:00am-12:30pm ASCS for Cranial Vasculature, Vison, Hearing, Speech and Swallowing plus Lab
12:30pm-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30pm- 3:00pm ASCS for Extremity Vessels, Muscle Rhythm, Tendon Therapy and Skin Therapy plus Lab
3:00pm-4:30pm Treatment Planning and Implementation
4:30pm-5:00pm Questions and Wrap Up
