Assisted Stretch Therapy Fundamentals

The Stretch Space​We specialize in stretching, movement and breathwork to help people reach their health and fitness goals. We help people get out of pain and into bodies that move with freedom, strength and confidence. We have the highest qualifications out there in Stretch Therapy (FST) and other cutting edge movement and restorative modalities used by professional athletes and performers around the world.Our clients enjoy more range of motion, control and ease of movement in competition, fitness activities and everyday lives.www.thestretchspace.com

The Stretch Space

Learn the fundamentals of assisted stretching. Enhance your bodywork/movement coaching with hands-on stretch therapy!

Learn the fundamentals of assisted stretch therapy in a hands-on, experiental environment. Join us for a weekend of learning and healing! Explore this growing modality of helping others become more mobile and embodied. Deepen your relationship to your own body and movement while learning a skill to help others. About Stretch TherapyStretch Therapy works with the fascial system to create more range of motion, reduce tension and stiffness, improve circulation, improve movement patterns and accelerate athletic performance. Using passive, active and dynamic stretching techniques this work is customizable for all bodies. Stretch Therapy is gentle yet deep, and will leave you feeling longer, lighter and more spacious. Stretch Therapy works with the nervous system, helping you to relax and drop into a parasympathetic state which promotes healing at a cellular level. Stretch Therapy is a powerful stand-alone modality of healing and also enhances other healing or manual therapy practices. Our method of stretch therapy involves work on the table, on the floor and self-stretching. Who is this workshop for? Personal trainers, pilates/yoga instructors, breathwork facilitators, dance teachers and movement coaches of all kinds will benefit from a deeper understanding of safe, effective assisted stretching techniques. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of mobility and movement, both in their own bodies and in others.Physiotherapists, Massage therapists and other manual therapists will find this course material a valuable addition to their toolbox.As a fundamental workshop, this course is not a complete certification to become a stretch therapist. If you are new to bodywork, this course will give you some basic tools to practice with friends/family and can be a stepping-stone into the world of stretch therapy. If you are already a trained practitioner, this workshop will give you new tools to enhance your existing practice. Concepts explored:Hands-on assisted stretching of the major joints and fascial lines Passive and active/dynamic stretchingBasic anatomy of the major joints + fascial linesHow to feel and listen to the bodyNervous system basicsBreathing (and how it informs movement and the nervous system) Movement awareness and imagery (and how it informs movement + stretching)Postural and Alignment Assessment How to hold space for someone to optimize healing Workshop Timing and StyleThe workshop is 10am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday. We will have a good lunch break and a couple short snack breaks during the day. We tend to have a "no plan plan", where we go with the flow and listen to the groups needs, while following our curriculum and making sure everybody is learning as much as possible. It is essential that participants are able to attend the entire workshop, to optimize the quality and safety of the learning experience. Our style of teaching is very hands-on. There will be some lectures and discussions throughout the weekend, but the majority of learning is through doing. You will get to experience giving and recieving Stretch Therapy all weekend. Hands outs and online learning resources will also be provided. Who are the teachers?Carolyn Schmidt and Cian Dalton are the owners of The Stretch Space in Vancouver, British Columbia's leading stretch therapy facility. Carolyn and Cian are experienced practitioners in Stretch Therapy having completed all levels of training of FST in Arizona. They are highly trained and expeirenced movement educators and breathwork facilitators having studied with some of the world's most prominent teachers including Wim Hof, Robin Clements, Tom Myers and Eric Franklin. More about Cian and Carolyn can be found here: www.thestretchspace.com/therapistsLocationThis workshop will be held at The Stretch Space in Kitsilano, Vancouver. 2188 York Ave. Pricing$575 + GST + eventbrite fees * reach out to us if you want to pay via Etransfer* Spaces are limited to allow for an intimate learning experience and lots of individual attention. Please do not hesitate to email us with any questions you may have!thestretchspace@gmail.com

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