The Mountain Hands School of Manual Therapy
Areas of Education:
Principles of Touch: Realms of touch, connecting, knowledge, curiosity, trust
Palpation: skills, self/other, borders, sensing, knowing and not knowing, altered states
Ethics: Clarification of devotion and intention, open thinking, honesty
Palliation: Transcendence, expanding awareness, listening for insight, pain
Integration: Open interpretation, paradigm considerations, self care and holding
Orthopedics: Assessment. Evaluation and Treatment of:
Vertebral Spine, Sacrum, Cranium, and all Joints
Neuro, psych, immunological considerations
Embodiment, movement, home care recommendations
Cranial: Sensory alignment, rhythmic entrainment, fluid mechanics, mobilization
Somatics: Physicality, body holdings, sensory/experiential titration, experiential choices
Breathing: Evaluation, natural breath, breath practices
Visceral: Smooth muscle, sphincters, nerve plexi, circulation and innervation
Play: Somatic games/koans, tactile and sensory illusions, mind/body perplexities, agility
Practice Practicalities: basic procedures and protocols, professional resources, success
Medical Essentials: anatomy, triage, clinical protocols
Learning more about bodywork, and the profession, is for you if you:
*Value being in the healing professions
*Want to work independently
*Like the idea of your skills being "within" you
*Happy that your healing practices can benefit others
*Want your work to be profound
*Want to make a difference in people's lives
*Want a chance to "offer" a lot
Requirements:
*Application (written, interview, practicum)
*Licensed in Colorado for touch
*Love of learning
*Time to dedicate