Massage Techniques for the Calf & Shin
with Brian Alexander, LMT
Saturday, September 13th, 1-4 pm
3 Continuing Education credits for both NYS and NCBTMB: $75
This 3-hour course focuses on massage techniques for the lower leg, specifically, the muscles of the calf and shin. Students learn multiple manual techniques that target these parts of the anatomy, and how to incorporate the techniques into massage sessions. Instruction includes: a review of major bones and muscles, injuries. pathologies and lifestyle factors affecting the area. Also explored are indications and contraindications, as well as populations likely to benefit from lower leg massage. Demonstration of Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports Massage techniques to address the calf and shin are then followed by supervised hands-on practice.
Please be prepared to share your phone, email, mailing address, type of credit you require (NY and/or NCBTMB), and license number; as well as prepay for the class in full.