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Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Back and Paraspinals

  • Fremont/Wallingford area Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

We will focus on some muscle-specific Deep Tissue Paraspinal techniques that are different from, but complementary to what is typically taught in massage school or elsewhere. The emphasis will be on releasing and unbinding the erector spinae group, the transversospinalis group, the lumbodorsal fascia, the quadratus lumborum, and serratus posterior inferior. These are straightforward, muscle-specific techniques that will improve the precision and effectiveness of your back massage, and they can be immediately applied in practice. 

Students who have taken this class have reported that it helped to increase their precision, palpatory sensitivity, and effectiveness with their back massages, and that they were able to integrate the techniques into their practices right away. Body mechanics will also be a focus of this class, as well as proper use of fingers and elbows to save wear and tear on joints.

"I absolutely love this work. I can hardly wait to bring it into my practice." -Hannah LePiane


Instructor: Brian Utting
CE hours: 4 CE hours (NCBTMB-approved)

Tuition: $85. Take both Saturday and Sunday’s classes for only $230.

Registration: This class is sponsored by the Therapeutic Training Center. Click here to register. To register for both Saturday Jan 15th and Sunday Jan 16th, click here.