Description
The Art of the Stretch – How to Stretch Your Clients Safely and Effectively
Course Description: In this 8 hour workshop participants will expand their knowledge and confidence of giving their clients the perfect stretch to enhance the massage experience. We will have a short review of anatomy and normal range of motion, discuss the benefits of stretching and types of stretches and then learn how to stretch each motion for most of the major joints of the body. There will be lecture and lab, so participants will be able to practice techniques along with efficient body mechanics, allowing them to leave the class with the ability to apply what they have learned the next time they are with a client. We will also discuss the importance of educating clients to stretch themselves to carryover and reinforce the effects of the massage. As an added benefit we will also discuss stretches that are important for self care as a massage therapist to get out any stress or tightness after a day of work.
NCBTMB Provider: 1000965
Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm (with a 1 hour lunch)
Location: Cortiva Institute – Cromwell Campus
45 Shunpike Road Suite 10
Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: 860-667-1886
CE credits: 8 credits
Cost: $199
Instructor: Bridget Logan, PT, CSCS
What to Bring: massage linens, small stool
Dress in comfortable clothes that allow unrestricted range of motion (no jeans please)
About the instructor:
Bridget Logan PT/CSCS has been a licensed physical therapist for 25 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and outpatient clinics which has allowed her to work with a large variety of body types, ages and dysfunctions. In 2019 she became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to augment her practice and gained even more insight into the importance of strength and flexibility for leading a healthy life. In the past she has also been an RYT-200 yoga instructor. Currently Bridget works in an outpatient clinic with patients who have both orthopedic and neurologic dysfunctions.
