The new Hendrickson Method Practitioner Programme has now been set and the workshops now run over four dates as opposed to three which they did the past. We hope the new breakdown of these courses with attendees working towards qualifying as Hendrickson Method Practitioner is well received and more accessible.
The workshops will all be at the Britannia Hotel in Bramhope, Leeds and further information please visit the workshop section on the site.
Our recent workshop covering the Introduction to the Hendrickson Method was a major success.
Giles Gamble, who has worked alongside Tom Hendrickson for the past ten years, presented the three day workshop.
The course was a requirement for anyone looking to take part in the 112 hour training programme. The reason was to ensure all attending the 112 hours courses will start at a similar skill base.
Giles and Sue made sure that everybody who attended understood the method and this was well received.
There is upcoming extensive training in the Hendrickson Method starting 29th September.
We feel the aims of the workshop were achieved:
• A clear understanding of how Wave Mobilisation impacts the body
• An understanding of how your own body impacts both your massage strokes and the well being of your own body
• An understanding of pain free joint mobilisation
• An understanding of how to combine soft tissue mobilisation with muscle energy re-education
• How to apply Wave Mobilisation in treating your patients
The learning outcomes for the attendees:
• How to apply Wave Mobilisation through the body
• An understanding of how to apply a complete spinal treatment
• How to apply MET’s through your treatment
• How to work deeply and gently with the patient’s body
“Really enjoyed the whole experience. Has fired me up with inspiration and ideas on treating my clients. Thank you”
Colette Dedman, NLSSM
“Very stimulating, so different from massage. This is what I need now. Will keep the learning going”
Wendy Gorse, Massage Therapist
“I have enjoyed the weekend so much and look forward to learning more. Wonderful!!!!”
Lesley Hodgson, Massage Therapist
“Fantastic weekend. Opened up all my past ideas on massage. Can’t wait to do more. Big thank you!”
Martin Sharpe, Massage Therapist
We have finally taken the plunge and we now have a Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flexible-Healing-Hendrickson-Method/204336443005030
So if you fancy joining as a friend of Flexible Healing please feel free. We will be using this as another avenue to keep you informed of all developments at the practice along with the workshops.
We are hosting an additional workshop covering “Hendrickson Method – Lumbar Spine” which will be on 3rd and 4th of November at the Britannia Hotel, Bramhope. Full course details will be on the site within the next couple of days.
We are finally taking the Hendrickson Method to London. We are a holding a three day workshop – Introduction to Hendrickson Method and the course will be 5th/6th/7th October 2012 at NLSSM The School of Sports Massage. For further details of the course please check our workshops section – http://www.flexible-healing.com/events/
We recently held a Hendrickson Method study day covering the Knee, Foot and Ankle and we were again delighted by the attendance. The two day course gave attendees the opportunity to review conditions and dysfunction of the knee, foot and ankle.
This workshop allowed open debate for practitioners to share experience, success and lessons learnt. Attendees will able to review soft tissue mobilisation strokes and gain clarity on assessment when the aetiology is insidious and gradual. Also all practitioners will able to review treatment protocol for patients in acute pain, overlaying a chronic condition.
“Really enjoyed the method, has open up a totally different perspective on giving treatments”
Barbara Blackburn
Massage Therapist
“Magnificent Sue. Thoroughly enjoyed the two days. Felt I learned a lot”
Ian Chapman
Hendrickson Method Practitioner
We received held a workshop in Leamington Spa which covered the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Shoulder Pain and the two day course was well attended and the attendees all felt they learned new aspects.
Should pain and should girdle pain and dysfunction is becoming increasingly common with a prevalence of 15% to 25% of the 40-50 age group. With an increasingly aging population, who remain active into advancing years, degeneration can be significant in rotator cuff injuries. Work related shoulder girdle pain and dysfunction is on the increase due to the volume of office/desk based employment. With many shoulder disorders it is the soft tissue tendons and join capsule that are the root of the pain and dysfunction.
The aims of the workshop which we covered over the weekend:
1) Anatomy review
2) Reviewed treatment processes
3) Explored the understanding of chronic shoulder pain
4) Looked into how muscle imbalance can impact on acute/chronic shoulder pain
5) Deepened knowledge of assessment
6) Broadened the understanding of applying METs to acute shoulder conditions
7) Introduced Hendrickson Method strokes to realign muscle
The learning outcomes achieved by our students:
1) Developed a greater knowledge in treating patients from their position of comfort
2) Extended knowledge of the impact of the synergist involvement in shoulder pain
3) Have a greater confidence in treating people who are afraid of their pain
4) Extended understanding of knowledge in applying muscle energy technique to acute and chronic shoulder pain
5) Understand the role muscle imbalance plays in shoulder pain
6) To be able to confidently apply Hendrickson Method strokes
At present we are reformatting the 112 hours workshops and the new format for these courses will be on the website soon. Any queries about this workshop please contact us on 01943 461 756.
Flexible Healing recently had an open evening at Otley Cricket Club. The event was well attended and we will be looking to host another in the near future. We can also come along to your meetings or workplace to give a presentation. If you would like to arrange a presentation please feel free to contact us on 01943 461756
We recently held a workshop “Introduction to Articulation for Massage Therapist” and the course was well received.
The course introduced some of the techniques of joint mobilisation and the principles of articulatory treatment within a therapeutic setting. These techniques have been developed by experienced practitioners and are tried and tested over the last century in practice by various physical therapists.
The weekend provided a good overview of the fundamentals of mechanical treatments and gave the therapist a good set of basic skills and a routine that can be applied alongside remedial massage and Hendrickson Method.
We feel the aims and leering outcomes of the workshop were achieved:
“Sue you have done it again, Andy’s Articulation and Mobilisation, put them into to practice today with awesome results, amazing postural change in my patients, it fit in so well with the Hendrickson Method, thank you so much”
John Olsson, Massage Therapist