Over the two-day competition at the UK Massage Championship, participants and visiting spectators will have the opportunity to attend an exciting range of 55 minute workshops designed to stimulate and encourage therapists to advance their skills and further their training.
The organisers have kept the workshop prices affordable to ensure maximum attendance and participation by all those interested.
Time: 11.30am
With every single tap, you benefit your client as well as yourself. Learn the power of the singing bowls as a wonderful complement to your existing treatment methods.
- Different types and materials and why high-quality singing bowls.
- Discover the effect of the gentle sounds and vibrations of high-quality therapy singing bowls.
- Experience the singing bowls yourself.
- Guidance on how to choose a high-quality singing bowl based on sound, size, and craftsmanship.
- Q&A Session
Time: 1.00pm
This demonstrative workshop will introduce practitioners to the method of Dynamic Assisted Stretching. It will cover aspects of stretching and include demonstration of stretches as well some set sequences to introduce the art.
- What is Dynamic Assisted Stretching
- Benefits of stretching
-Treating clients fully clothed
- Possibilities of integrating stretching into your own massage routine.
- Q&A
Time: 2.30pm
This workshop will explore how manual therapy can support working with the structures of the jaw. We will dip into the anatomy and how muscular imbalances can impact upon the function of the jaw.
- Introduction to the stomatognathic system
- The TMJ
- Causes of TMJ dysfunction
- Working with those with TMJ dysfunction
- Q&A
Time: 10.00am
Spinal Backrack combines cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise to deliver non-invasive, user-friendly products that address the root causes of back discomfort.
- Explain what the Spinal Backrack is and the purpose of the presentation.
- Understanding Spinal Health Highlight common spinal issues that massage therapists may encounter.
- Introduction to the Spinal Backrack: What is the Spinal Backrack Device, How it works and the benefits
- Integration with Massage Therapy and Live Demonstration. .
- Q&A Session
Introduction to IASTM Tools
Time: 11.30am
Are you curious about how to influence fascia using IASTM tools? Join Matthew, a Sports Therapist, Personal Trainer, and certified FTC© instructor, at our workshop. We’ll delve into the theory behind this technique and provide numerous practical examples that you can immediately incorporate into your practice.
- Understanding fascia and methods to influence it
- An introduction to IASTM and its benefits as a modality
- Hands-on demonstrations of various IASTM techniques.
- Q&A Session
Time: 1.00pm
This demonstrative workshop will introduce practitioners to the method of Dynamic Assisted Stretching. It will cover aspects of stretching and include demonstration of stretches as well some set sequences to introduce the art.
- What is Dynamic Assisted Stretching
- Benefits of stretching
-Treating clients fully clothed
- Possibilities of integrating stretching into your own massage routine.
- Q&A Session
Time: 10.00am
Spinal Backrack combines cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise to deliver non-invasive, user-friendly products that address the root causes of back discomfort.
- Explain what the Spinal Backrack is and the purpose of the presentation.
- Understanding Spinal Health
- Introduction to the Spinal Backrack: What is the Spinal Backrack Device, How it works and the benefits
- Integration with Massage Therapy and Live Demonstration.
- Q&A Session
Time: 2.30pm
Hip pain is a common presentation and can respond well to manual therapy. We will dip into the anatomy of the region, common presentations and management ideas to support practice.
- The anatomy of the pelvis and hip
- What is pain?
- Working in partnership with your client
- Management ideas, tips and hacks
- Q&A Session