Myofascial Release

Relief from Headaches and TMJ
16 Continuing Education Credits
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Saturday, September 18, 2010  9:00am-6:00pm

Sunday, September 19, 2010  9:00am-6:00pm

$294 by August 14th
$318 by August 28th
$343 after August 28th

Headaches and TMJ pain are caused from a variety of sources, including fascial restriction, holding patterns, and life stress. This class will explore some of these pain sources, and students will learn techniques that address fascial and energetic restrictions, in regions directly and indirectly related to the neck, the jaw, sinuses, and the cranium. The approach will involve a great deal of hands-on practical experience, coupled with pre and post assessment techniques. In addition, these techniques are widely used in self-care for the therapist!

Myofascial Release for the Cervical-Thoracic Region

Instructor:  Daniel LaCroix, LMT
24 Continuing Education Credits Register Now
Prerequisite:  Basic Myofascial Training

October 22nd - 24th, 2010
Fri 6pm-10pm Sat. & Sun. 9am-6pm

$450 if registered by September 17th

$486 if registered by October 1st

$525 after October 1st

Class objectives:

            To learn Myofascial Release Techniques for the relief of pain, tension to the neck, jaws, back, shoulder girdle area, thoracic inlet, ribcage and upper extremities. To also increase mobility and function. This course will focus on rebalancing the cranium and pelvis and improving posture. 

The MFR techniques presented will help with:

Relief of pain and treating the cause of the symptoms

Treating the dura

Headaches, TMJ, ringing of the ears, Carpal tunnel, Shoulder issues etc…

Techniques will include:

            Cross hand release. (Deep Myofascial Release)

            Soft tissue mobilization

            Craniosacral

            Neuromuscular techniques

            Myofascial Unwinding

The course will also include awareness and meditation exercises

Intro to Myofascial Release
16 Continuing Education Credits


This course is designed to introduce basic Myofascial techniques. We will explore fascial restrictions caused by injury, holding patterns, and stress, and learn how to bring release to the whole system. Students will develop their relationship with the fascia through techniques including energy work as well as deep tissue work. The ultimate goal is to expand therapists’ skills and integrate Myofascial into any other current practices.

Advanced Myofascial Release
with Daniel LaCroix, LMT
16 Continuing Education Credits
Saturday and Sunday, 9a - 6p
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$25 discount for HAC Graduates

In this course, students will review the fundamental lessons of Myofascial Release. This focus of this course will be the Pelvis and lower extremities. Demonstrations and hands-on exchanges will allow students to explore a deeper experience of fascia release and its role in holistic healing. New areas of study include techniques in rebalancing the pelvis, techniques in the side-lying position, fascial mapping, myofascial unwinding and multiple therapist techniques. In the final hands-on practicum, students will integrate these new skills into their current massage techniques so they can effectively offer a more therapeutic treatment to their clients. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Myofascial Release Therapy

Myofascial Release Review
4 Continuing Education Credits

Dates and Times to be Announced, Cost: $50

Take part in a review of Myofascial Release techniques. Review Myofascial Release concepts, practice Myofascial Release techniques, and receive Myofascial Release treatments. Bring your questions and experiences. This class will be offered once each quarter for students who have completed Myofascial Release Level V.

The Back
16 Continuing Education Credits

Dates and Times To Be Announced, Cost: $294

This class will explore the nuances of connective tissue involved in common and chronic back pain complaints. Students will learn advanced tissue-release techniques specific to the upper, middle, and lower back. Through hands-on practice, students will sharpen their skills of sensing restriction, and facilitating release. The knowledge gained in this seminar is easily integrated into common massage techniques, and will greatly improve a therapist’s ability to alleviate pain and change chronic pain patterns for their clients!

Healing Arts Center 2601 South Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63143
Phone: 314-647-8080, Toll-Free: 1-866-647-8080, Fax: 314-647-8134