Saturday: Myofascial Release (MFR) Basics for Traditional Healthcare Settings (7 hours)

This workshop welcomes any practitioner with a license to touch and introduces MFR principles and techniques relevant to many practice areas. The basic anatomy and primary functions of the MF system will be discussed along with why the fascia can become dysfunctional causing movement restrictions and pain along with the supporting evidence. After discussing the primary application principles of MFR, we will pair up and practice several basic patient care techniques appropriate for most traditional healthcare settings. You'll get lots of practice with the techniques and feedback from the instructors! We’ll wrap up with case studies and discussion.

Think your area of practice doesn't apply? We'll discuss how to work with difficult clients who are reluctant to participate in therapy, clients who are limited in available positions for treatment, and how to explain how MF therapy is relevant to their individual issues.  

You'll leave confident and excited to begin applying your new skills immediately!

Students enrolled in a PT, PTA, OT, OTA or SLP program are welcome.

Sunday: Myofascial Self-Treatment Techniques (3 hours) - Open to the Public!

Myofascial self-treatment is for everyone. Practitioners work hard providing patient care then sit for hours completing documentation. You will benefit from these techniques as much as your patients will. Myofascial self-treatment is gentle and effective and well supported by research. In this workshop you’ll learn to apply the same myofascial principles used to treat clients to yourself. You’ll also learn to translate those skills into developing homework for your clients that they will actually do. Attendees will receive a set of therapy balls to take home for continued practice.

Families, friends and students are welcome (ages 12 and up). Attendees must be able to get down on the floor to practice many of the self-treatment releases.

Speaker Bio:

Amy Mayer OTD, OTR/L, RYT (left), is the owner of Mayer Wellness & Myofascial Release and an advanced myofascial release practitioner using the Barnes technique. She combines 30+ years of treating clients with her doctorate-level training as an occupational therapist and certifications in yoga, holistic stress management, and natural movement. During her twenty-year career in higher education, Amy has been recognized by her peers for excellence in teaching and leadership in wellness programming. Her passion is educating health practitioners and the public about the role of fascia in health and how keeping your fascia healthy creates a resilient and functional body. Amy has lectured at the state and national level on many topics including the How the Research on Fascia will Influence Practice and many other topics related to Fascia Wellness. You can learn more about Amy at MayerWellness.com.