Clinical Approaches to the Low-back and Pelvis
Joseph Muscolino, DC

Learn the foundational kinesiology of the low-back and pelvis. The crucial importance of pelvic posture to the posture of the spine is explained and demonstrated during lecture.

Technique Workshop Day One – Clinical Approaches to the Low-back and Pelvis
Joseph Muscolino, DC

You will be paired in therapist/client roles for this hands-on workshop to learn to palpate and assess the piriformis, gluteus medius, erector spinae and quadratus lumborum.

Technique Workshop Day Two – Clinical Approaches to the Low-back and Pelvis
Joseph Muscolino, DC

You will be paired in therapist/client roles for this hands-on workshop.  Learn effective techniques to stretch the hip and low-back: abductors, adductors, flexors, lateral rotators, low-back (double knee to chest).  Add in advanced neural inhibition stretching component: Contract Relax (CR) and Agonist Contract (AC).

Massage Therapists, do you know Your Dermatology?
Kashif Ahmad, MBBS, PhD

Dermatological diseases such as melanomas are constantly on the rise and require early diagnosis for survival. You can play an important role in identifying suspected melanomas. In addition, being aware of a variety of contagious and non-contagious skin diseases allows you to educate clients and facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

Dilemma-Free Digestion
Paul Rattè, ND

“You are what you eat” is only partially true. You are also what you absorb and what you don’t eliminate. Digestive dysfunction is matched by an equally dysfunctional pattern of food intake. Reinforce the importance of digestive function and simple strategies to improve digestive health. Topics include the importance of stomach acid; good bugs, bad bugs; leaky gut, leaky brain; dangerous grains and rhythmic eating.

Cadaver Work – Lumbo Pelvic Region
Kim Swineheart, DC

Dr. Swineheart will lead you through a dissection of the region, allowing you to get a visual guide concerning the structures to be addressed during the technique portion of the Symposium. You will explore all the anatomy from superficial to deep, helping you to further appreciate the structure relationships. During the open lab portion you will have the opportunity to explore hands-on and get many of your questions answered about the area you will learn to affect with your clients.

Low-back Pain and Dysfunction – Review and Update
Mary Tuchscherer, DC, PhD

Review the neuroscience of low-back and hip pain, including the causes of pain; the pain sensitive structure; and the PNS and CNS pathways of pain. This discussion will be clinically-oriented, with therapeutic massage treatment modalities as the focus. In addition, current literature on cutting edge treatments in clinical orthopedics and spine surgery will be discussed so you can be well prepared for new clients in the coming years.