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    Become proficient with soft tissue manipulation, specifically targeting muscles involved with injuries and chronic conditions.

  • 25 Years of Experience

    Rest assured that you are getting the highest quality of education by taking this meticulously crafted course created by industry leaders.

  • Learn at Your Own Pace

    Complete this online course on your own time. You can pause and start the videos as you wish.

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Our Courses are proudly approved in Canada, USA and Australia

  • Australia: ATMS 2.5, MA 2.5

  • National: CMMOTA 2.5, NHPC 5, CRMTA 2

  • Saskatchewan: MTAS 2.5

  • Manitoba: MTAM 2.5

  • Quebec: ANPQ, ANQ, RMQ: 2.5 heures

  • Maritimes: MTWPAM 2.5, MTANS 2.5

Curriculum

Approximate course length: 2.5 hrs.

    1. Welcome to Target Muscle Release of the Posterior Neck

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    2. Preparing for your Online Course

    3. Disclaimer

    4. What is Target Muscle Release Technique?

    5. Compressive vs. Elongating Frictions

    1. Regional Anatomy

    2. Posterior Neck Muscles' Attachments

    3. Anatomy in Sidelying

    1. Target Muscle Release of the Semispinalis Capitis Muscle

    2. Segmental Mobility

    3. Warm-Up

    1. Compressive and Elongating "C" Frictions

    2. Segmental Stripping of the Upper Trapezius

    3. Levator Scapula Stripping

    4. Splenii Muscles Stripping from Spine to Head

    5. Splenii Muscles Stripping from Head to Spine

    6. Splenii Muscles Against Fibers

    7. Suboccipital Muscle Group

    8. Levator Scapula and Upper Trapezius Supine

    1. Quiz

    1. Bibliography

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    2. Our recommendation

Become proficient with treating the postural neck muscles

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  • 22 lessons

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Instructor(s)

CEO, Co founder and Director of course development Linda Hoppe, BKin, TRP, MT

Linda, the co-founder of Seminars for Health, is the creator of SFH Orthopedic Massage, SFH Kinetic Massage in-person, and online courses, SFH Assisted Stretching Online and the Target Muscle Release Certification programs. Linda published and created Dynamic Muscle Base, Kinetic Method principles, and SFH Orthopedic Massage Handbook. Linda's passion for elevating the massage therapy profession is evident through her creation and offering of high-quality continuing education courses. Linda was proudly inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020 at the World Massage Conference.

Lead Course Developer Mara Boaru, PT, BScPT, RMT

Mara Boaru, Lead Course Developer and Senior instructor at Seminars for Health is known for precision and clear instruction. She is the creator and instructor of SFH Intraoral TMJ with Precision Program and co-instructor of the SFH Orthopedic Massage and Kinetic Massage and Target Muscle Release Certification programs. Mara provides superior instruction, explaining distinct specifics of finger placement, to effect best treatment results. She has a tremendous amount of patience in teaching detailed anatomy and palpation skills. She is known for her attentiveness, humour and approachable style. This is a perfect combination to have when instructing intraoral palpation of a vulnerable and hidden area.

What to Expect?

  • Feel confident providing soft tissue manipulation

  • Obtain a strong theoretical part and solid application of your palpation skills

  • Learn to respect the tissue you work with

  • Become a TARGET MUSCLE RELEASE therapist!

  • Online support with questions you may have during and after the course

  • Years of training and knowledge built into the course

  • 365 days access to the course

Who Should Take this Course?

Pre-requisites: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology university or college level courses.

  • Massage Therapist

  • Physical Therapist and Physio students

  • Manual Osteopath

  • Athletic Therapist

  • Acupuncturist

  • Chiropractor and Chiropractor student

  • Myotherapist

  • Kinesiologist

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Instructor(s)

CEO, Co founder and Director of course development Linda Hoppe, BKin, TRP, MT

Linda, the co-founder of Seminars for Health, is the creator of SFH Orthopedic Massage, SFH Kinetic Massage in-person, and online courses, SFH Assisted Stretching Online and the Target Muscle Release Certification programs. Linda published and created Dynamic Muscle Base, Kinetic Method principles, and SFH Orthopedic Massage Handbook. Linda's passion for elevating the massage therapy profession is evident through her creation and offering of high-quality continuing education courses. Linda was proudly inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020 at the World Massage Conference.

Lead Course Developer Mara Boaru, PT, BScPT, RMT

Mara Boaru, Lead Course Developer and Senior instructor at Seminars for Health is known for precision and clear instruction. She is the creator and instructor of SFH Intraoral TMJ with Precision Program and co-instructor of the SFH Orthopedic Massage and Kinetic Massage and Target Muscle Release Certification programs. Mara provides superior instruction, explaining distinct specifics of finger placement, to effect best treatment results. She has a tremendous amount of patience in teaching detailed anatomy and palpation skills. She is known for her attentiveness, humour and approachable style. This is a perfect combination to have when instructing intraoral palpation of a vulnerable and hidden area.