Intro to Neurofascial & Neurofascial Manipulation for the Neck and Head with Steve Evanko
Intro to Neurofascial manipulation (Friday night Zoom meeting) & Neurofascial manipulation for the neck and head (Saturday Hands-On Class)
It may surprise you to learn that some of the hard and tender knots we've furiously been working on are actually swollen and potentially inflamed and tethered nerves. Neural mobilization skills will dramatically increase your results and set you apart. This class will be an introduction to working directly with the nerves and superficial fascia to restore joint mobility and decrease pain.
In these classes we'll explore the nerves around the neck, jaw, and head, and their relationship to thoracic outlet syndrome, forward head posture, TMJ dysfunction, headaches, dowager's hump, and ROM issues. This is a good opportunity to enhance your nerve palpation skills as well as learning a few effective self-care tips.
Some of the nerves we will cover in class include the cervical plexus (lesser occipital, great auricular, transverse cervical, supraclavicular nerve), trigeminal nerve (opthalmic, maxillary and mandibular branches), dorsal rami of cervical spinal nerves (greater occipital, lesser, 3rd occipital), and the spinal accessory nerve. Please also familiarize yourself with the other cranial nerves and review muscle attachments and articulations around the thoracic outlet.
Stephen Evanko (license #MA 12182), Ph.D, is a researcher, Certified Advanced Rolfer® and has practiced in Seattle for 20 years, both as a Rolfer and as a researcher studying the properties of connective tissues under stress. He has conducted biomechanical studies on tendons and fibrocartilage and the tissue response to cyclic compression, and has published several peer-reviewed papers. His neurofascial work is an elegant combination of state of the art bodywork and outcome-based research.
Please note: The prerequisite for taking Saturday’s hand-on class is Friday’s 3-hour “Introduction to Neurofascial Work” webinar class, which is included in your tuition. You will not be able to attend Saturday’s technique class unless you have taken the introductory Friday class. If you have previously completed the prerequisite class and only want to take Saturday’s Neck and Head class, please contact us at info@pnwschool.com
Instructor: Steve Evanko, PhD, Advanced Rolfer
CE Hours: 11 hours total (NCBTMB-approved for CE credit)
Date and Time: Friday, March 7th, 2025, 6:30-9:30pm (Zoom webinar), and Saturday, March 8th, 2025, 9:30am-6:30pm (live hands-on)
Tuition: $240, with a $120 non-refundable deposit.
Prerequisite to this class: Introduction to Neurofascial Work (included in your tuition).
Please note that this class is currently sold out. If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list, please email us at info@pnwschool.com - Thank you.
Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The balance of $120 is due at class, by cash or check only (no credit cards, venmo, etc), payable to Steve Evanko. If you cancel within 48 hours of the class, you will be liable for the full tuition.
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