The
Muscular
Wellness
Institute

Our Continuing Education Center

EARTH HEART FARM
Belmont, NH

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS / CERTIFICATION COURSES

5-day Anatomy Dissection in Beautiful Colorado
(only 20 minutes from Boulder)

Date: October 4-8, 2010
Price: $1600

Pre-register 2 months prior to start date for $1400 (paid in full).
Pre-register 1 month prior to start date for $1500 (paid in full).

Price includes 5 days of hands-on full cadaver dissection.
$100 deposit holds your spot.
Don't hesitate! Only 14 total registrants will be accepted.

Accommodation packages: please contact MWI.

Have you wanted to put your anatomy knowledge to the test? Or do you want to increase your anatomy knowledge? The workshop will allow for the participants to dissect the myofascial and visceral systems. If you are not sure about dissecting, there is room for just observation.

Imagine a 3D Anatomy Illustrator at your fingertips. Throughout the week, Jeff will lecture on the myofascial and visceral systems to enhance your learning experience.

Some of the topics will include: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Function, Balance of the Myofascia of the Neck, Iliopsoas and its Fascial Connections, Balance of the Lateral Hip Rotators and the Adductor Group.

If interested, please contact MWI for details.

Advanced Myofascial Mobilization

Cost: $150 per course.

Pre-register 1 month prior: $130 per course.
Pre-register 1 month prior: $725 for entire series.

Neck: Sept. 11th, 2010

Back: Sept. 12th, 2010

Pelvis: Sept. 25th, 2010

Shoulder: Sept. 26th, 2010

Lower Leg and Forearm: Oct. 30th, 2010

Putting it all Together, The Art of Assessment: Oct. 31st, 2010

PLEASE NOTE: * Dates subject to change.

Location: Earth Heart Farm, Belmont NH
Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Cost: $150 per course.

8 CEUs per course / day
Instructor: Jeff Mahadeen

The Advanced Myofascial Mobilization courses are designed to take the myofascial therapist’s skills to a new level. We will explore the musculo-fascial anatomy of various regions of the body. The lectures will focus on advanced musclo-skeletal anatomy and joint movement, and there relationships to posture at each region of the body, so to further enhance the therapist’s assessment techniques. Hands-on techniques will also include exercises and movement assessment to use with your clients.

Hands-on techniques will include:

• Active Release
• Spiraling Techniques
• Pin and Stretch
• Seated Techniques
• Myofascial Mobilization
• Side-lying Techniques

Myofascial Mobilization Certification

Cost: Myo Mobilization Certification Test $125 (elective) (arranged with the instructor). Only 6 openings remain.

MYO I
Anatomy of Fascia, Posture and MM Tx of Leg
(May 1-2, 2010)

MYO II
MM of the Neck, Back & Hip
(May 22-23, 2010)

MYO III
MM of the Shoulder, Chest & Arm
(June 12-13, 2010)

Take courses in any order. Three separate courses offered over three weekends, take one, two, or all three modules. If all three modules are taken, the student is eligible to test and upon passing a 48 hr. certification of achievement in Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Mobilization will be awarded = Certified in Myofascial (CMM).

Location: Earth Heart Farm, Belmont NH
Cost: $275/weekend

16-48 CE Hrs
Instructor: Jeff Mahadeen

Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Mobilization (MM) are highly interactive stretching techniques of fascia and muscle. In this course we will explore the anatomy and physiology of fascia and the relationship of fascia with the musculoskeletal system. How non-energy efficient posture leads to Myofascial Dysfunction, an underlying cause of many common chronic body complaints. The basis for the evaluation begins with learning how to perform an in-depth postural analysis of a client.

Hands-on techniques will include:

• Tense and relax
• Reciprocal inhibition
• Pin and stretch
• Passive and active stretching
• Body-mobilization techniques
• Specific Myofascial Release techniques

Neuromuscular Therapy

Dates for 2010 Neuromuscular Therapy Certification

NMT Cranium and Cervical / Thoracic Spine (32 CEU’s):
NYC: Coming in Spring of 2011

NMT Lumbar Spine / Hip and Thigh ( 32 CEU’s):
NYC Oct. 23-24 & Nov. 20-21, 2010

NMT Lower Leg / Shoulder and Arm ( 32 CEU’s)
NYC April 17-18 & May 15-16, 2010

Check with the Swedish Institute.

Take courses in any order. If all 3 modules are taken, the student is eligible to sit for the NMT test for CNMT designation. (Test is not mandatory for taking modules.) PLEASE NOTE: NYC NMT courses are taught every year. NH NMT is taught every 3 years.

Locations:
1) New York City, New York
Swedish Institute (NYC)

2) Belmont, New Hampshire
Earth Heart Farm (NH)

96 CEU'S
Instructor: Jeff Mahadeen

Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a system of soft tissue manipulation that balances the nervous system and the musculoskeletal systems. NMT enhances the function of the joints, muscles and biomechanics throughout the body. This course is based on the life long work of Dr Janet Travell and her dedication to the study of trigger point referral patterns that occur in nearly every muscle of the body. Dr Travell, Dr Leon Chiatow and others who dedicated their lives to the treatment of the body have devised specific treatment protocols that will be employed within this course.

Course content includes:

• Comprehensive muscle study – location, function, stressors and trigger point referral patterns of over 130 muscles
• 60+ hrs of extensive hands-on work
• Various muscle and connective tissue dysfunctions i.e., TMJ Syndrome
• How the muscle relates to posture
• Corrective actions for the client to employ

Supplies: Therapist are required to bring linens, shorts, sports bra or snug t-shirt, 3 ring note book, pen, paper, and a viscous lubricant.

Books: Trail Guide to the Body, Biel. NMT Treatments by Jeff Mahadeen (cost $45 per module; Paid the first day of the workshops).

For more info or to register for classes, go to the Swedish Institute or call 212.924.5900 ext. 143.

Structural Assessment: The Art of In-depth Analysis

Dates for Structural Assessment: Contact MWI if you want to host Structural Assessment or any other course.

16 Ce Hrs
Instructor: Jeff Mahadeen

Do you want to increase your assessment skills and your marketability? The design of this course is to teach the skill of postural analysis, and give the therapist confidence to skillfully talk to their clients about their postural distortions. At the end of this course, the therapist will have the knowledge to look at the body more wholistically. The therapist will also have the self-confidence in setting up a treatment plan for the client's future treatments thereby increasing income potential.

See Student Testimonials

Topics covered:

• The relationship of posture and gravity
• What are proprioceptors and how do they alter posture?
• Classification of muscles and their relationship to the joints
• Common faulty posture patterns
• In-depth postural analysis demo and practice
• Designing a treatment plan based on the findings
• Why are Myofascial Release Techniques so effective when treating the posture?
• 4hrs of basic and advanced myofascial release techniques. Guaranteed to be new techniques for the new or experienced therapists.

EARTH HEART YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Location: Laconia NH (603) 524-1515

Instructors: Joyce Kendall E-RYT 500
and Ashley Ludman E-RYT

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Muscular Wellness Institute proudly endorses Earth Heart Yoga's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. This program provides students with the appropriate training to successfully and safely teach Hatha Yoga as based on the 8-Limb path of Yoga.

The program meets the current guidelines of the Yoga Alliance for course content and scope allowing students, who successfully complete the training program, to register with the Yoga Alliance for RYT registration in Hatha Yoga.

Joyce Kendall E-RYT 500, director, and Ashley Ludman E-RYT, co-director, are Anusara-Inspired instructors offering training that expands beyond the 8-limb path and includes teachings of the Rajanika Tantra Yoga Philosophy and Anusara-Inspired principles of alignment and teaching methodology.

While the focus of the training is to prepare students to teach yoga, the training program is also suitable for any yoga practitioner wishing to deepen their own practice in skill and knowledge across all areas of the yogic path, even if they do not wish to teach.

The focus of the program is to provide each participant with:

• A strong foundation in the 8 limbs of yoga from which they can deepen their own personal practice and prepare to share their experience with others.
• The tools and experience to instruct others in the art of yoga with a high skill level in all 8 limbs with an emphasis on joyful and safe instruction.
• Anusara-Inspired Alignment principles, philosophy and teaching methodology.
• The development of the instructors’ unique gifts and style of teaching that also includes the use of a heart felt theme or philosophical teaching to each class.
• Provide the instructors with a 200 hr or more program that exceeds the standards of the Yoga Alliance so upon satisfactory completion they are eligible for registration with the alliance.

For full course description, dates, and application, visit www.earthheartyoga.com. Call or Email for prices, registration forms, and more information on all courses.

The Muscular Wellness Institute,
Belmont and Concord, New Hampshire (603) 520-5445