Give Them a Hand! Bodywork Strategies for the forearm and hand that don't overuse the forearm and hand.
Tuesday, 11/19/24, 5-9 PM
Cost: $100
4 Contact hour CEs, NCBTMB Approved.
Working with our hands is a very rewarding and potentially injury-causing activity and the line between use and overuse is often very small. This workshop aims to take a deeper look at the anatomy of the forearm and hand and explore common pathologies seen in a manual therapy practice. All of this will be interwoven with specific, focused bodywork for the forearm and hand with an emphasis on techniques that won’t overuse the therapist’s hands in the process. We will discuss ways in which bodywork can support our clients with hand and forearm issues and when it would be more appropriate to refer our clients out. Some highlights include: tenosynovitis conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondyle related pathologies, nerve locations as well as radius and carpal movements and mobilizations.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Ethics is a complex concept that is simultaneously an incredibly important concept. Nearly every day most of us in the field of bodywork and massage are faced with ethical concerns, Sometimes small.... sometimes not so small. Whether these ethical dilemmas arise between ourselves and the clients we are working with or, perhaps an employer that we are working for or, even the ethical issues that arise between peers or coworkers, they all deserve a deeper examination.

Taking a closer look at the complex structure of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System, as well as its development within each individual, and how trauma can affect the human nervous system will create a meaningful perspective on how each individual human interprets, processes, and reacts to the world that surrounds us. It is in this way we can better understand many of the ethical scenarios we face regularly and support ourselves and our clients in very crucial ways.

The decisions that we make that the actions that we engage in not only reflect our own personal and professional code of ethics, but also have a significant effect upon the industry of massage and bodywork as a whole. A strong and clear understanding of the ethical principles that guide each and everyone of us through our days is essential to support healthy work practices and professional relationships. Join Jonathan Primack BA~ LMT # 10789 as we look at the concept of ethics through the intricate and fascinating lens of neuroscience.

Students will be provided a detailed handout that will support the lecture and power point presentation and will also be asked to participate in an exchange of intellectual discussion concerning the topics being presented. Specifics include: a working code of ethics, a look at some of the essential organs of the nervous system and how they play a role in the development of human behavior, comparisons between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system, policies and practices that help support and ethical massage practice.

Structure and Function of the Upper Limb
Tuesday, 11/5/24, 5-9 PM
Cost: $100
4 Contact hour CEs, NCBTMB Approved

Based on the popular Posture Assessment Deep Dive Series, this workshop will explore the bone, fascial and muscular structure of the shoulder girdle, shoulder, arm, forearm and hand. We will examine the shape of the bones, the manner in which they line up to make the joints, the connective tissues that hold them together, and the muscles that move them. We will explore common postural patterns and the myofascial structures that lead to these patterns. We will perform gait analysis in comparison to the postural assessment. We will explore how fascial lines of tension telegraph across the body through the upper limbs and their relationship to the torso. We will also look at ways to recognize restricted fascia and tense muscles, even in areas where the posture is neutral. Students will be given a worksheet of posture, gait and movement checks to go through when assessing clients. The workshop will be generously peppered with Integrative Bodywork Strategies to address the issues found in assessment. These strategies are open-ended enough to allow the participants to address the issues they assess in whatever style/modality they choose. We will look at numerous examples of postural distortion patterns in a slideshow format but we will also be spending our time looking at the posture, gait and movement of workshop participants.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

Integrative Bodywork Strategies for Scoliosis
Tuesday, 10/22/24, 5-9 PM
Cost: $100
4 Contact hour CEs, NCBTMB Approved.

One of my most requested topics, scoliosis presents the manual therapist with some interesting challenges. This workshop will be focused on getting a basic understanding of spine and rib cage anatomy and mechanics before moving on to understand how scolisis affects these regions specifically. Indications, contraindications and considerations for Integrative Bodywork for scoliosis will be covered. We will explore spinal movement and breathing assessments as well as several bodywork techniques for freeing the structures most commonly affected by scoliosis. Since the techniques and concepts covered are based on spinal mechanics common to every spine they are helpful for ALL spines so these techniques can be beneficial for a vast majority of clients.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

Every. Single. Bone. A Deep Dive into Lower Leg, Ankle and Foot Mobility and Mobilizations.
Tuesday, 10/8/24, 5-9 PM
Cost: $100
4 Contact hour CEs, NCBTMB Approved.

Want to get a deeper understanding of foot mechanics, movements and manipulations? That is why I’ve made this workshop! During these 4 hours we will explore the bones and movements of the ankle and foot, look at how the foot and ankle move during gait, and learn to mobilize: “Every. Single. Bone.” from the fibula to the distal phalanges of each toe (the fibula does more than you might think).

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Ethics is a complex concept that is simultaneously an incredibly important concept. Nearly every day most of us in the field of bodywork and massage are faced with ethical concerns, Sometimes small.... sometimes not so small. Whether these ethical dilemmas arise between ourselves and the clients we are working with or, perhaps an employer that we are working for or, even the ethical issues that arise between peers or coworkers, they all deserve a deeper examination.

Taking a closer look at the complex structure of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System, as well as its development within each individual, and how trauma can affect the human nervous system will create a meaningful perspective on how each individual human interprets, processes, and reacts to the world that surrounds us. It is in this way we can better understand many of the ethical scenarios we face regularly and support ourselves and our clients in very crucial ways.

The decisions that we make that the actions that we engage in not only reflect our own personal and professional code of ethics, but also have a significant effect upon the industry of massage and bodywork as a whole. A strong and clear understanding of the ethical principles that guide each and everyone of us through our days is essential to support healthy work practices and professional relationships. Join Jonathan Primack BA~ LMT # 10789 as we look at the concept of ethics through the intricate and fascinating lens of neuroscience.

Students will be provided a detailed handout that will support the lecture and power point presentation and will also be asked to participate in an exchange of intellectual discussion concerning the topics being presented. Specifics include: a working code of ethics, a look at some of the essential organs of the nervous system and how they play a role in the development of human behavior, comparisons between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system, policies and practices that help support and ethical massage practice.

All About the Deep Six Lateral Rotators: A Deep Dive into the Anatomy, Movement and Integrative Bodywork for the Deep Six Lateral Rotators of the Hip.

Cost: $100

4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approved

The Piriformis tends to take all the attention in this small but important group of hip muscles. While these muscles are important hip stabilizers they are more varied than they are often taught in massage school. We will explore the anatomy and function of these 6 muscles as well as strategies for hip joint stability. We will cover releases for all 6 of these muscles, and, in so doing, will see how the obturator internus gives us a glimpse into the edge of the pelvic floor (externally) and how obturator externus functions as as adductor of the thigh. We will also address the grip that the quadratus femoris can have on the hip joint (it's a bigger muscle than you might think). And, of course, techniques for releasing the piriformis!

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

“Knot the Rhomboids?!” A Deep Dive into the Deep Back

Cost: $100

4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approved

Ever wondered why the rhomboids can get such nasty knots in them? Ever have clients with a specific pain near their shoulder blade that can be almost impossible to reach? Does it sometimes hurt more when they take a deep breath in? Do you want to get learn or refine some techniques to help clients with those persistent, nagging aches they get near or under their shoulder blade?

So many times I’ve seen clients and practitioners struggle with dealing with “knots” in their rhomboids only to discover that those “knots” are actually rib angles being felt under all of the back and shoulder muscles. Over the course of my manual therapy career I’ve completely changed the way I work with the back as I’ve learned more precisely what structures are involved in the mid-back. I’ve created this workshop to explore in detail assessment, palpation and manual therapy techniques for the musculoskeletal structures that make up the mid and upper back.

During these 4 hours we will explore the musculoskeletal anatomy of the spine and ribs, especially focused on the upper thoracic region. We will also cover several techniques to release key areas in the back to bring more ease and mobility to the spine and rib cage. The postural position that results from this work can have a huge impact on the back itself but also the neck and shoulders, which rest upon it.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

Communication is one of the most important aspects of any relationship and simultaneously is one of the most challenging aspects of any human relationship. In order to sustain an ethical and successful massage therapy practice communication skills need to be developed and utilized.Together we will explore a deeper understanding of both the nature and development of communication in human beings by looking at the  the functions and parameters of the professional relationship, the human nervous system, and some of the most common issues that massage therapists face in their profession. This four hour workshop looks at the specific development of human communication and is filled with communication exercises between individual students and with larger groups. Understanding how good solid professional communication supports you the individual is highly focused on and a look at some of the struggles that we face in order to communicate are highlighted.Join Jonathan C. Primack BA-LMT for this in depth look into Valued Relationship Resources and Communication Theory. Students will be provided a detailed handout that will support the lecture and powerpoint presentation. Students will be asked to participate in individual written exercises and will also be asked to participate in an exchange of intellectual discussion in one on one exercises with fellow students as well as larger group scenarios concerning the topics being presented.  

Cost : $ 88

Only ten spaces available

Location: Class is being held at my bodywork studio in North West Portland Oregon.

The address is 1842 NW 25th Ave. Suite E

4 In person CEs - NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Register by clicking HERE.

Back Stripes & More: A Deep Dive into Integrative Bodywork in the seated position.
4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

The seated position offers the Integrative Manual Therapist a fantastic opportunity to address a multiude of our client’s symptoms and some of the underlying patterns that are causing these symptoms in the spine, rib cage and neck. And the best part is we don’t need a specialized massage chair to do this—an adjustable stool or chair will work perfectly. From the seated position we can address spinal movement, breathing, neck and shoulder posturing as well as work w/ our clients patterns while balancing in gravity—something that we can’t do on a treatment table. We will start with orienting our clients to the seated position and progress to doing focused, specific work to ease, free and balance the muscles and fascial lines of the erector spinae group, transversospinalis group, QL, scalenes, upper trapezius from the seated position. We will also palpate and observe and work with breathing patterns.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

Communication is one of the most important aspects of any relationship and simultaneously is one of the most challenging aspects of any human relationship. In order to sustain an ethical and successful massage therapy practice communication skills need to be developed and utilized.Together we will explore a deeper understanding of both the nature and development of communication in human beings by looking at the  the functions and parameters of the professional relationship, the human nervous system, and some of the most common issues that massage therapists face in their profession. This four hour workshop looks at the specific development of human communication and is filled with communication exercises between individual students and with larger groups. Understanding how good solid professional communication supports you the individual is highly focused on and a look at some of the struggles that we face in order to communicate are highlighted.Join Jonathan C. Primack BA-LMT for this in depth look into Valued Relationship Resources and Communication Theory. Students will be provided a detailed handout that will support the lecture and powerpoint presentation. Students will be asked to participate in individual written exercises and will also be asked to participate in an exchange of intellectual discussion in one on one exercises with fellow students as well as larger group scenarios concerning the topics being presented.  

Cost : $ 88

Only ten spaces available

Location: Class is being held at my bodywork studio in North West Portland Oregon.

The address is 1842 NW 25th Ave. Suite E

4 In person CEs - NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Register by clicking HERE.

All About the QL: A Deep Dive into the Anatomy, Movement and Integrative Bodywork for the QL and associated myofascia.

4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

The Quadratus Lumborum is a small but important muscle for spine and breathing stability, function and proprioception. It is also often misunderstood where this muscle actually is and how to work it specifically. In this 4 hour Deep Dive we will cover the anatomy, movement, postural implications, indications, contraindications, considerations and bodywork treatment for the quadratus lumborum muscle and its related myofasica including the erector spinae muscles and the lateral raphe. We will start with palpation and anatomy breakdown of the lumbar region and progress to doing focused, specific work to ease, free and balance the myofascia and fascial lines of the QL from prone, side lying and seated.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

Structure & Function of the Rib Cage & Torso: Posture, Gait, Movement and Integrative Manual Therapy Strategies
4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

Based on the popular Posture Assessment Deep Dive Series, this workshop will explore the bone, fascial and muscular structure of the thoracolumbar spine and rib cage. We will examine the shape of the bones, the manner in which they line up to make the joints, the connective tissues that hold them together, and the muscles that move them. Using these building blocks we will explore posture, gait and several functional movements of the torso with a special emphasis on breathing dynamics. We will explore common postural patterns and the myofascial structures that lead to these patterns. We will perform gait analysis in comparison to the postural assessment. We will explore how fascial lines of tension telegraph across the body through the torso. We will also look at ways to recognize restricted fascia and tense muscles, even in areas where the posture is neutral. Students will be given a worksheet of posture, gait and movement checks to go through when assessing clients. The workshop will be generously peppered with Integrative Bodywork Strategies to address the issues found in assessment. These strategies are open-ended enough to allow the participants to address the issues they assess in whatever style/modality they choose. We will look at numerous examples of postural distortion patterns in a slideshow format but we will also be spending our time looking at the posture, gait and movement of workshop participants.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

A Breath of Fresh Air: Mobility & Mobilization of the Rib Cage
4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

Mobilizing the Rib Cage: A Deep Dive into the Anatomy, Movements and Integrative Bodywork for the Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage and Breath.

One of the most important things we can do as bodyworkers is help our client breath better. Self stretching can be helpful but nothing can replace skilled hands helping to mobilize the rib cage. In this class we will focus on indications, contraindications and considerations for working with the rib cage; the anatomy of the thoracic spine and rib cage; postural and movement implications of the thoracic spine and rib cage; the role of the rib cage in breathing; and Integrative Manual Therapy techniques to give the rib cage and thoracic spine more range and available options for breath.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

ALL ABOUT TENDONS (AND FASCIA TOO)
4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

The world of fascia has expanded greatly in the last decade and our understanding of how our fascia works has changed dramatically in that time. This workshop is designed to distill much of my own personal research into tendons and fascia into a succinct, manageable and useful form. We will examine current understanding of tendons and fascia and look at treatment options including physical therapy, Structural Integration, bodywork and massage. We will also examine tendons and fascia in a wholistic setting by looking at lifestyle and nutrition factors (please note that I am not a nutritionist and will not be dispensing nutrition advice). We will look at how the choices we make about our body affect the way that fascia and tendons form-so vitally important for those of us who make our living using our bodies!

This workshop will leave you with a better understanding of some of the anatomy and physiology of tendons and fascia in the hopes that this will inform your choices in your own life and practice of bodywork. We will explore treatment options available to massage therapists but also make you aware of treatment options that can be pursued through physical therapy and other disciplines.

This workshop will be mostly informational but there will be a small segment of bodywork techniques to complement the instruction.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

As bodyworkers… as massage therapists…. As health care professionals we encounter the issues of pain with every single client that we work with. Pain and how we manage it is more complicated than most of us actually realize. We as health care professionals have a very important role on the front line of pain management and the more we understand the complex nature of pain the better equipped we are to support our clients. Together we will take a look at the most up to date aspects of pain science and get a better, deeper, more accurate look at how pain is created and how to help our clients more effectively. Exploring the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems will give you a more nuanced understanding the Biopsychosocial model of pain theory. This four hour class will also be taking a deeper look at the Inflammatory Response as well as the specific phases of injury and recovery. 

Join Jonathan C. Primack BA-LMT for this in depth look at pain theory, its mechanisms and its impact on us as human beings.

Cost : $ 88

Only ten spaces available

Location: Class is being held at my bodywork studio in North West Portland Oregon.

The address is 1842 NW 25th Ave. Suite E

4 In person CEs - NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Register by clicking HERE.

All About the Abdominals Presented by Alex Susbauer, BCSI, LMT, CPT

4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

In this 4 hour deep dive we will cover the anatomy, movement, postural implications, indications, contraindications and bodywork treatment for the rectus abdominis, abdominal obliques, transverse abdominis and quadratus lumborum muscles. We will start with abdominal palpation for those that have not performed abdominal bodywork before and progress to doing focused, specific work to ease, free and balance the myofascia and fascial lines of the abdominal muscles and torso.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

Structure & Function of the Hip: Posture, Gait, Movement and Integrative Manual Therapy Strategies with Alex Susbauer, LMT, BCSI, CPT.

Cost: $100

4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

Based on the popular Posture Assessment Deep Dive Series, this workshop will explore the bone, fascial and muscular structure of the hip. We will examine the shape of the bones, the manner in which they line up to make the joints, the connective tissues that hold them together, and the muscles that move them. Using these building blocks we will explore posture, gait and several functional movements of the hip, lumbar spine and femur. We will explore common postural patterns and the myofascial structures that lead to these patterns. We will perform gait analysis in comparison to the postural assessment. We will explore how fascial lines of tension telegraph across the body into the pelvis. We will also look at ways to recognize restricted fascia and tense muscles, even in areas where the posture is neutral. Students will be given a worksheet of posture, gait and movement checks to go through when assessing clients. The workshop will be generously peppered with Integrative Bodywork Strategies to address the issues found in assessment. These strategies are open-ended enough to allow the participants to address the issues they assess in whatever style/modality they choose. We will look at numerous examples of postural distortion patterns in a slideshow format but we will also be spending our time looking at the posture, gait and movement of workshop participants.

This workshop is part of the “Deep Dive” Series of Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

All About the Iliopsoas Presented by Alex Susbauer, BCSI, LMT, CPT

4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

The psoas usually needs no introduction…it’s role in balancing (or unbalancing) the human body is well known in the massage and bodywork community. The Iliacus is less well-known but still has an incredible influence of our balance and movement. In this 4 hour deep dive we will cover the anatomy, movement, postural implications, indications, contraindications and bodywork treatment for the iliacus and psoas muscles. We will start with abdominal palpation for those that have not performed iliacus or psoas work before and progress to doing focused, specific work to ease, free and balance the myofascia of the iliacus and psoas.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

All About the Iliopsoas Presented by Alex Susbauer, BCSI, LMT, CPT

4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

The psoas usually needs no introduction…it’s role in balancing (or unbalancing) the human body is well known in the massage and bodywork community. The Iliacus is less well-known but still has an incredible influence of our balance and movement. In this 4 hour deep dive we will cover the anatomy, movement, postural implications, indications, contraindications and bodywork treatment for the iliacus and psoas muscles. We will start with abdominal palpation for those that have not performed iliacus or psoas work before and progress to doing focused, specific work to ease, free and balance the myofascia of the iliacus and psoas.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

All About the Anterior Cervicals Presented by Alex Susbauer, BCSI, LMT, CPT

4 Contact Hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

$100

Freeing and balancing the anterior cervicals can have profound effects on clients’ necks, heads, jaws, rib cages and shoulders. In this 4 hour deep dive we will cover the anatomy, movement, postural implications, indications, contraindications and bodywork treatment for the SCM, scalenes and longus colli and capitis.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

Ethics is a complex concept that is simultaneously an incredibly important concept. Nearly every day most of us in the field of bodywork are faced with ethical concerns, Sometimes small.... sometimes not so small. Whether it is directly with the clients we are working with or perhaps an employer that we are working for. Issues can even arise between peers or coworkers in the field as well. The decisions that we make that the actions that we engage in not only reflect our own personal and professional code of ethics but also have an effect upon the industry of massage and bodywork as a whole. A strong and clear understanding of the ethical principles that guide each and everyone of us through our days is essential to support healthy work practices and professional relationships. 

Join Jonathan Primack BA~ LMT # 10789 as we look at the concept of ethics through the intricate and fascinating lens of neuroscience. Taking a closer look at the complicated structure of the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as its development within each individual, will create a meaningful perspective on how it interprets, processes, and reacts to the world that surrounds us. It is in this way we can better understand many of the ethical scenarios we face regularly. This four hour workshop meets the standards outlined by the OBMT & The Washington Department Of Health.

Cost: $ 80

Only ten spaces available

Location: Class is being held at my bodywork studio in North West Portland Oregon.

The address is 1842 NW 25th Ave. Suite E

4 In person CEs - NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Register by clicking HERE.

Announcing the first of a new, 5 part series: Structure & Function: Posture, Gait, Movement and Integrative Manual Therapy Strategies.

Structure & Function of the Lower Leg, Ankle & Foot: Posture, Gait, Movement and Integrative Manual Therapy Strategies with Alex Susbauer, LMT, BCSI, CPT.

Tuesday, 3/19/24, 5:00-9:00 PM

Cost: $100

4 CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

Based on the popular Posture Assessment Deep Dive Series, this workshop will explore the bone, fascial and muscular structure of the foot, ankle, lower leg and knee. We will examine the shape of the bones, the manner in which they line up to make the joints, the connective tissues that hold them together, and the muscles that move them. Using these building blocks we will explore posture, gait and several functional movements of the knee, lower leg, ankle and foot. We will explore common postural patterns and the myofascial structures that lead to these patterns. We will perform gait analysis in comparison to the postural assessment. We will explore how fascial lines of tension telegraph across the lower limbs and into the pelvis. We will also look at ways to recognize restricted fascia and tense muscles, even in areas where the posture is neutral. Students will be given a worksheet of posture, gait and movement checks to go through when assessing clients.

The workshop will be generously peppered with Integrative Bodywork Strategies to address the issues found in assessment. These strategies are open-ended enough to allow the participants to address the issues they assess in whatever style/modality they choose. We will look at numerous examples of postural distortion patterns in a slideshow format but we will also be spending most of our time looking at the posture, gait and movement of workshop participants. Please bring or wear lower body assessment appropriate clothing such as athletic shorts if you would like to have your posture assessed in class.

This workshop is part of the “Deep Dive” Series of Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students. Don’t delay signing up, the first workshop filled up in less than 24 hours…if there are enough sign-ups a second workshop will be offered next year.

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

THE WORK-LESS WORKSHOP: A DEEP DIVE INTO SUSTAINABLE BODY MECHANICS
3/5/24, 5-9 PM
4 Contact hour CEs, NCBTMB Approval Pending

Cost $100

It's no secret that manual therapy (indeed anything you do often with your hands) can lead to overuse injuries, and sometimes these injuries can be career ending. The statistics of injury in massage therapy are alarming. However, there are ways to work that will accelerate this overuse process and ways to work that will mitigate these stresses on one's hands. In this workshop (which is an extension of the All About Tendons and Fascia Workshop) we will examine the science behind fascia, tendons, and overuse injuries, and use this as a springboard to explore body mechanics techniques that will help avoid overusing the hands when performing massage and bodywork. Concepts covered include: how little can you work to be effective, understanding the intention for your techniques, exploring alternate client positions, how to involve your client in the therapeutic process, and things you can do to help your own fascia stay healthy.

We will first take some time to explore the science of injury and fascia. Then, I will demonstrate body mechanics ideas across the entire body, utilizing common client complaint areas as a focus. Finally, there will be plenty of table-side assistance time to help you figure out mechanics that work FOR YOU! Students are encouraged to bring in challenges they have when working with clients at the table.

This workshop is not about “good” body mechanics, it is about SUSTAINABLE body mechanics.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Presented by Alex Susbauer of Integration Nation Bodywork

NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

Intraoral Bodywork 101

Presented by Alex Susbauer, BCSI, LMT, CPT

This workshop will cover the basics of getting started with Intraoral Bodywork, including sanitation protocols, informed consent, jaw assessment, jaw anatomy and procedures to safely and effectively work with the masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid muscles as well as basics for the suprahyoids.

This workshop is part of a series of “Deep Dive” Workshops held by Alex in his studio space in Mt Tabor. As such, space is limited to 8 students.

Tuesday, February 27th 5:00-9:00 PM

Cost: $100

4 Contact Hour CEs

Please contact Alex directly to sign up at alexsusbauer@gmail.com.

As bodyworkers… as massage therapists…. As health care professionals we encounter the issues of pain with every single client that we work with. Pain and how we manage it is more complicated than most of us actually realize. We as health care professionals have a very important role on the front line of pain management and the more we understand the complex nature of pain the better equipped we are to support our clients. Together we will take a look at the most up to date aspects of pain science and get a better, deeper, more accurate look at how pain is created and how to help our clients more effectively. Exploring the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems will give you a more nuanced understanding the Biopsychosocial model of pain theory. This four hour class will also be taking a deeper look at the Inflammatory Response as well as the specific phases of injury and recovery. 

Join Jonathan C. Primack BA-LMT for this in depth look at pain theory, its mechanisms and its impact on us as human beings.

When : Wednesday February 21st  2024

Cost : $ 88

Only ten spaces available

Location: Class is being held at my bodywork studio in North West Portland Oregon.

The address is 1842 NW 25th Ave. Suite E

4 In person CEs - NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Register by clicking HERE.