Somatic Strategies to Resolve Problems
in Upper Torso, Shoulder, Neck and Head
using Core Movement Pathways, Body Mapping & Hands-on Myofascial Techniques
an in-person, on-line course
Taught by CMI founder/trainer, Dr. Josef DellaGrotte, FM®,CFP®,Trainer, &
Doug Johnson, LBME, RN. M.M.
For: All Exercise and Manual Therapists including Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais® Practitioners, Body Mapping, Massage Therapists, Occupational and Physical Therapists.
Dates: Sundays, March 29, April 12, 19, & 26 (no class April 5)
Time: 11 am – 1 pm EDT
Cost: $180
Early registration price before March 20: $160 ($20 discount)
Prerequisites: Good understanding of human anatomy and its terminology.
In this class, Dr. Josef DellaGrotte and Doug Johnson present an interdisciplinary view of strategies to address problems of the upper torso, shoulder, head and neck combining:
- concepts of Moshe Feldenkrais
- Six Core Movement Integration Pathways
- Body Mapping
- manual myofascial techniques
DellaGrotte and Johnson show how to integrate and connect throughout the body to resolve problems using core-based movement and manual techniques.
Course Description
WEEK 1:
- Learn to use Primary Core Movement Pathways with anatomical Body Mapping
- Learn the movement patterns of sagittal plane CMI Pathways, “Front Lengthening” and “Back Lengthening”
- Learn sagittal plane hands-on-tracking of access points: Bones, joints, myofascial tissues
- Experience the connection and recognize the changes that occur in the body with these techniques.
WEEK 2:
- Learn the movement patterns of the rotational CMI Pathways with anatomical Body Mapping
- Learn rotational hands-on-tracking of access points: bones, joints, myofascial tissues
- Learn how to apply these Pathways and tracking techniques to common shoulder and neck problems
WEEK 3:
- Learn the movement patterns of the lateral movement CMI Pathways with anatomical Body Mapping
- Learn lateral hands-on-tracking of access points.
- Learn how to apply these Pathways and tracking techniques to common shoulder and neck problems.
WEEK 4:
- Presentation of selected client case applications.
- Demonstrations of hands-on therapeutic touch with specific myofascial release techniques.
- Applying the course material to activities of daily life, performance and sports.
Registration is open. Please use the link below to secure your spot.
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We look forward to seeing you!
Doug Johnson, LBME, RN. M.M. is professor of piano at Berklee College of Music with an active performing career. He is a certified Core Movement Integration practitioner. He is also a body mapping instructor and serves on the board of directors of the Stephen M Levin Biotensegrity Archive. A major focus for Doug is working with musicians to help them move more efficiently and effectively, both to eliminate pain and to help them connect more directly to their instrument and the music.
In 2012, WBUR interviewed Doug about his experience with a condition that changed the path of his musical career. That experience led him to educate young musicians about healthy playing habits. You can listen to that interview here.
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