Instructor: Brian Utting, LMT; NCBTMB #451040-09
The shoulders are meant to float freely on the ribcage, held in elegant suspension by 16 muscles, but very often they are restricted, stuck down and in pain. In the morning, you will learn to effectively liberate some of the major anterior structures of the shoulder girdle (such as the pectoralis minor, subclavius and subscapularis), and help to give your clients a feeling of ease and freedom in their shoulders that reaches all the way around to their back. We'll finish the morning with a simple but powerful seated shoulder protocol for the trapezius, rhomboids and levator scapulae.
In the afternoon, we will work with the shoulder girdle from the side-lying position. Besides being deeply comforting and relaxing, skilled side-lying work gives you excellent access to the structures of the shoulder. You will learn specific, effective, and potent techniques for releasing the muscles of the shoulder girdle, including the trapezius, rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, serratus anterior, levator scapula, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, subscapularis, pectoralis minor, and the surrounding fascia. We sometimes think of side-lying work as primarily for pregnant women, but almost all of your clients can benefit from skilled side-lying work in this area, and it feels wonderful.
The day will focus on straightforward, muscle-specific techniques that can be immediately applied in practice. Body mechanics will also be a focus of this class, as well as proper use of fingers and elbows to save wear and tear on joints.
"I haven't felt this kind of freedom in my shoulders since before massage school! I have definitely been enjoying my wings." ~ Amy R.
What to Bring: Please see the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's Website for details
Registration Options: We are offering Brian Utting's 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 for this class. Please note that by taking both days of class, you save $40.
- Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries (Seattle March 7, 2026) - 8 hours
- Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Shoulder Girdle (Seattle March 8, 2026) - 8 hours
Class Date: March 8, 2026
Class Time: Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: Seattle -- Please click on the this link to go to the class description on the Therapeutic Training Center's website for the location detail and class description.
Cost: $180
Cost/Hour: $22.50/hr
CE Hours: 8
Reviewers Discount Available: See the class description by clicking the link above.
For other classes offered by Brian Utting, click HERE.
For more information, or to register, please contact:
Robbin Blake
Therapeutic Training Center
P: 206.853.6875
info@theratraining.com
www.theratraining.com
