Facilitated Stretching for Massage Therapists with Robert McAtee

Instructor: Robert McAtee, LMT; NCBTMB #294954-00

Massage therapists often feel they don't have the training or expertise to correctly perform stretches and avoid incorporating them into their sessions. They may also avoid including stretches for their clients because they seem too strenuous.

Facilitated Stretching is a safe, simple, yet dramatically effective PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) style stretching technique that can be used with a wide variety of clients to regain or improve flexibility. This method is easy on the therapist, engages the client in the process, and easy to incorporate into a massage session.

Facilitated stretching, combined with soft tissue work, enables the practitioner to obtain greater overall success in client treatment sessions. Additionally, a program of self-stretching using these techniques can be invaluable for clients in their home stretching programs.

At the end of this workshop, participants will:

Clearly understand the theoretical basis and principles underlying the development and use of Facilitated Stretching.
Be able to perform effective facilitated stretches for the muscle groups covered in class.
Be confident in using partner-stretching techniques with clients and self-stretching techniques to teach them to use at home.
Understand safety factors in the use of facilitated stretches.
Be able to use proper body mechanics when doing Facilitated Stretching.

Recommended Text: "Facilitated Stretching", 5th ed.,Robert E. McAtee, Human Kinetics Publishers. (not required for the class)

What to Bring: Please see the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's Website for details

Registration Options: We are offering these 2 classes at a discounted group rate if you register for both classes at once, versus taking each individual class. If you would like to register for just one or both days, please click on the following links to register, otherwise continue on to register both classes. Please note that by signing up for both classes, you save $50 over the individual classes.