Basic Sports Massage: Tools for the Therapist: with GuaSha Certification

Basic Sports Massage: Tools for the Therapist: with GuaSha Certification

With Jim Earley, LMT

Students will learn techniques to add to their skill sets as massage therapists and sports massage therapists. This will include learning Gua Sha(Graston muscle scraping) techniques on upper & lower body.

Also covered in the class will be: proper foam rolling techniques, proper use of lacrosse balls to break up adhesions, and use of other tools for the therapist including percussion tools such as the Hypervolt. The students will also learn proper Active Isolated Stretching (to use on clients and for self care). Stretching strap will be provided. These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use on themselves for self care and for their clients. Students will be asked to bring sheets, lubricant (gel, lotion). Also loose clothing and shorts. Class will be very participative.

Titanium GuaSha (Graston tool) will be provided