Brook Seminars: Seminar Descriptions

Seminar Descriptions

 

Coming Soon! Body Mechanics Workshops

 

F.A.S.T. (Fascial Adhesion and Scar Tissue) Release Method

This course is designed to enlighten attendees on Fascia- What it is, Why it is important to us, and How it affects our daily lives. Generally stated fascia is the connective tissue that holds us together, which also serves as a communication network for our physical and emotional body. The slightest kink, adhesion, or scar (physical or emotional) has major ramifications on the body’s ability to function optimally.

The lecture focuses on the physiological and psychological effects of scar tissue and adhesions, indications and contraindications of fascial release, and orthopedic and neurological considerations of fascial treatments.

During the workshop anatomical and physiological principles of fascial restrictions are examined while learning a detailed 8-step approach to manual release of fascial adhesions including: techniques for lengthening all fascial layers, and increasing lymphatic and venous circulation to the tissues. There will be hands-on practice with a variety of scar tissue. Personal experience is essential to understanding the effectiveness of this technique- be prepared to give as well as receive a treatment. This course will provide you with the knowledge to confidently assess and work with your clients’ issues.

 

What You'll Learn in this Course

This training will give you a solid foundation in the physiological and anatomical principles of fascial restrictions and the skills to apply the F.A.S.T. Release Method. You'll learn:

  • Assess fasical restrictions throughout the body
  • How to breakdown Scar Tissue & Adhesions from the superficial to deep fascia.
  • Indications and contraindications related to diseases, injuries, joint replacements, and aging factors.
  • The long and short term effects of scar tissue from the physiological to the psychological
  • Natural treatments for the scars
  • Client Communication
  • Use proper body mechanics
  • Understanding of emotional restrictions and how to work with your clients
  • Awareness of the effects of fascia and its importance to our well being

 

(8 or 12 CEU’s)

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F.A.S.T. (Flexibility and Strength Training) Therapy

FAST Therapy is a comprehensive approach designed to help an individual maintain balance and well-being. The human body is a beautifully complex entity whose function is affected by mental, emotional, and physical factors. All three factors need to be considered in order to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness.

During the lecture the latest research on fascia, Biotensegrity, and their importance will be discussed. The concepts of understanding the Who, What, and How of each client are introduced and treatments presented.

The manual portion of FAST Therapy is rooted in the principles of AIS: an intricate, dynamic form of stretching based in the fundamental actions of joints, ligaments, and muscles that help the body to become more efficient via increased ROM, and muscular re-education.

FAST Therapy takes AIS one step further by addressing the fact that you cannot maintain flexibility without stabilizing the whole person. Once the muscles and surrounding fascia has been released with AIS, the body-mind complex needs to be re-trained to function in its renewed state. This is accomplished by assisting the individual to become aware of the changes that have come about during body mechanic re-education and strength training, and the myriad ways the changes will manifest in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

As greater flexibility and strength are achieved an individual can maintain structural and functional balance, leading to increased stamina and improved health. By combining AIS, strength training, and awareness of the mental/emotional changes created as the individual leaves a state of ‘Dis-Ease”, FAST Therapy practitioners can help to restore an individual’s overall wellness and empower their health.

 

What You'll Learn in this Course:

  • Assess the your clients range of motion limitations
  • Isolate and stretch individual muscle for your clients and yourself
  • Re-establish muscular balance with restored joint range of motion
  • Increase stability through increased strength
  • Apply these techniques to assist recovery from disease, disorders and injury
  • Client Communication to create individualized cues
  • Use proper body mechanics for you and your clients
  • Understanding of emotional restrictions and how to work with your clients
  • Empower your clients to stretch themselves
  • Gain awareness of the effects of fascia and its importance to our well being

 

FAST Therapy Seminars are available in multiple formats.

  • 4 - day events - 30 CEU
  • 3 - day events - 22 CEU
  • 2 - day events - 16 CEU
  • 1 - day events – 6-8 CEU
  • 1-day Advanced Intensive - 8CEU

 

All seminars are 20% lecture and 80% hands-on workshops. They center on the physiological principles of specific muscle lengthening, the increase of lymphatic and venous circulation to the tissues, and the lengthening of superficial and deep fascia that comprise AIS bodywork.

In the lecture specific details of how to safely lengthen muscles and fascia while simultaneously maintaining a physiologically based agonist-antagonist relationship will be presented. Anatomy reviews, detailed, approaches to each muscle surrounding a joint, and indications- contraindications related to: disease processes, injuries, surgical interventions, and the effects of aging; will be covered.

Following the lecture there will be a great opportunity to practice and experience AIS specific protocols in the workshops. Special attention will be paid to body mechanics of the client and practitioner, and client cueing

 

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Whole Body Seminar

This course covers the whole body: neck, shoulder, arm/forearm, wrist, hand, abdomen, back, hip, pelvis, leg, ankle, foot. Hands on instruction includes specific stretching protocols and body mechanics for both Client and Practitioner.

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Lower Body Seminar

This course focuses on the lower half of the body: lower back, pelvis, hip, leg and foot.. Hands on instruction includes specific stretching protocols and body mechanics for both Client and Practitioner.

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Upper Body Seminar

This course focuses on the upper half of the body: neck, chest, shoulder, upper abdominals, arm/forearm, wrist and hand.. Hands on instruction includes specific stretching protocols and body mechanics for both Client and Practitioner.

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Strength Training

Through specific isolated strengthening, you will learn how to increase range of motion (ROM), and lymphatic and venous circulation. The emphasis is placed on building and maintaining muscular strength, power and endurance throughout complete ROM. You can expect to learn postural and stabilizing exercises for each region of the body. You will also be taught how to facilitate neuromuscular re-education.

This class is accessible to anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of strength training. Come learn a new definition of “core” stability as we explore all of the muscles of pelvic and abdominal stabilization. Experience what precision exercises can do for you and your clients.

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Intensives (Advanced AIS)

These one day seminars start off with a review of anatomy followed by a Q&A session. The attendees then pair off so all can experience the complete protocol twice (once as practitioner, once as client). Marjorie will walk attendees through a complete protocol correcting any imprecise body mechanics. After the lunch break, attendees will switch positions, and then Marjorie will once again repeat the entire protocol correcting body mechanics as needed.

There are four intensives in the series:

Lower Body (pre-requisite: 3-day Whole Body, or 2-day Lower Body seminar)

Knees to Toes (pre-requisite: 3-day Whole Body, or 2-day Lower Body seminar)

Upper Body (pre-requisite: 3-day Whole Body, or 2-day Upper Body seminar)

Elbow to Fingers (pre-requisite: 3-day Whole Body, or 2-day Upper Body seminar)

(Students of Aaron Mattes will be considered for eligibility)

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Seminar Fees  per participant* 

Early Bird      Two weeks prior and up

$175              $200 per attendee for a 1 day course

$425              $450 per attendee for a 2 day course

$625              $650 per attendee for a 3 day course

$825              $850 per attendee for a 4 day course

 

Combo deals (one one or more courses are being offered at one time)

$600 per attendee for a 3 day combo course

$800 per attendee for a 4 day combo course

 

10% Student discount is available for those still in school but only of off full tuition.

* Fees may vary depending on Host and Location

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