Real Body Work Instructional DVDs

Clinical Shiatsu DVD Learn to use Shiatsu to treat back and neck pain with advanced assessment tools and meridian pairing techniques. Covers the majority of the primary meridians and includes multiple sequences you can use to vary your work on each client. Also includes Back-shu Points, Ashi points, and evaluation of excessive or deficient chi or blood stagnation. Polarity Therapy 5 Elements and 3 Principles DVDs The 5-Elements and 3-Principles DVDs have now been combined into a single Polarity Therapy DVD. Learn the principles of Polarity Therapy. Includes evaluation of the five elements and how they relate to the emotional, mental and physical state. Learn about the 3 currents and how to tell if your client’s energy flow is blocked. 13 individual sessions to balance your client’s specific needs. Explore the three principles of Polarity Therapy - The Feminine, Masculine and Etheric principles. Learn to evaluate each principle in your client, and then how to balance them using the 5 pointed star, 6 pointed star and the Polarity joint session. Many conditions are covered including arthritis, stress, gynecological issues, and back, neck and hip pain. Nerve Mobilization DVD Covers advanced nerve tension tests that will allow the therapist to precisely evaluate the median, ulnar, and radial nerves to discover exactly where they are impinged. Over 65 soft tissue techniques including myofascial release techniques, fluid (lymphatic) techniques, and muscle release techniques as well as direct nerve gliding and stretching. Each technique is designed to free restrictions along the path of the nerve and normalize tissue function from the neck to the hand. Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy - Torso DVD Covers the hips, back, belly, shoulders & neck. 53 highly effective neuromuscular pain-relieving techniques! 3-dimensional clay-modeled view of the muscles featuring computer-generated trigger point referral overlays. Includes functional assessment work, so you know where to work, and how. Along with range of motion and resistive tests, you will learn basic postural evaluation techniques. Discover how to work on the tendons, ligaments and muscles with effective neuromuscular and deep tissue strokes. Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy - Extremities DVD This video covers the rotator cuff, elbow, wrist, fingers, thumb, ankle & knee! Learn to alleviate pain with 47 highly effective neuromuscular techniques! 3-dimensional clay-modeled view of the muscles featuring computer-generated trigger point referral overlays. Includes functional assessment work so you know where to work, and how. Along with range of motion and resistive tests, you will learn basic postural evaluation techniques. Discover how to work on the tendons, ligaments and muscles with effective neuromuscular and deep tissue strokes. Finally complete the work with stretches. Lymphatic Drainage Massage DVD Learn the anatomy of the lymphatic system, the location of nodes and drainage patterns, as well as contraindications and indications for lymphatic drainage massage. More than 60 techniques covering the face and body. Also included are techniques to perform Lymphatic Drainage on yourself, as well as an interview with Allen Mills, a prominent Lymphatic Drainage therapist. Beginning Myofascial Release DVD Explore the magic of Myofascial Release in this beautiful 75-minute video. Myofascial Release is an excellent tool to help free restrictions, increase range of motion and balance structural distortions. It is a great adjunct to Deep Tissue massage, gets great results, and is easily integrated into your current treatment protocol. Advanced Myofascial Release DVD A continuation of Beginning Myofascial Release. Explores advanced techniques to balance each area of the body. Learn to evaluate postural distortions and use Myofascial Release to bring the body into balance. Other techniques such as the Rebound technique, Cross fiber frictioning, forearm strokes, and Muscle Energy Technique. Healing Stone Massage DVD Everything you need to know to begin your hot stone massage practice. Learn about the various types of stones, textures and shapes as well and the benefits and cautions related to stone therapy. Healing Stone Massage 2 DVD 5 Advanced hot/cool stone techniques. Sports: shows how to use stones in a pre-event sports massage, as well as tennis elbow, knee pain and shoulder issues. Pregnancy: uses warm stones in a side posture massage. Meridian: provides a foundation layout for the legs in side-posture, and traces 3 meridians in the legs. Detoxification: shows a light-touch stone massage focusing on the lymphatic system and increasing venous return. Restorative : shows 3 restorative postures and how to use hot stones to increase relaxation. Cranial-Sacral Therapy DVD Learn how to balance each of the cranial bones and sacrum using 22 varied techniques. Divided into 13 lessons, each lesson focuses on a different bone or aspect of cranial technique. The first three lessons cover the history, anatomy and technique fundamentals. The next 9 lessons cover a specific bone, its' motion, common dysfunction, and detailed, clearly demonstrated techniques.