The Breathing and Postural Massage Course offers an intensive weekend focused on spinal mobilization. It emphasizes techniques from RSM's three main massage courses, including Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, and Myofascial Release. Participants will learn to apply these methods for breathing and postural correction, alongside gentle spine mobility massages and High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) maneuvers for the iliosacral joint, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical regions.

Designed for advanced practitioners, this workshop requires completion of a foundational course at RSM or an equivalent private lesson. It focuses on deep muscle work on the quadratus lumborum, iliopsoas, multifidus, and rotatores to enhance mobility and the function of the rib cage and diaphragm. Myofascial techniques for adhesions and postural correction are also explored, aiming to reduce lower back pain, improve breathing depth, and potentially enhance daily activities, pain relief, sports performance, and sleep quality through improved spinal mobility.

Tailored for professional massage therapist seeking to deepen their expertise in spine mobility and correction, the workshop highlights the importance of manipulating postural structure to improve overall health, particularly through better posture and breathing.

Participants will evolve their skillset, combining massage techniques targeting respiratory muscles with posture-correcting strategies. This integrated approach assures a comprehensive enhancement of breathing and postural alignment, essential for everyone from desk workers to seniors.

Dive deep into the intricate anatomical structures vital for breathing while understanding the inherent interplay between posture and respiratory health. This dual perspective empowers therapists with a holistic therapeutic viewpoint.

Understand the relationship between breathing patterns, spinal alignment, and everyday movement. Learn to discern the nuances in inhalation, exhalation, and posture, and how they collectively influence well-being.

Adapt to multifaceted real-life scenarios beyond academic frameworks. Recognize how daily routines, sleep postures, and environmental stresses impact breathing and postural health.

Prioritizing safety, RSM’s methodology balances efficacy with care. Therapists are trained in techniques that holistically enhance breathing and posture without any undue risks.

Understanding Respiratory & Spinal Dynamics

Delve into the unique dynamics and interaction between the respiratory system, spinal alignment, and movement. This integrated focus sharpens therapeutic techniques, promoting overall wellness.

Massage Techniques for Breath & Postural Health

RSM presents massage protocols aimed at improving oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide expulsion, spinal realignment, and overall pulmonary and postural health.

Assessing Respiratory & Postural Health Before & After Intervention

Experience the transformative impact of RSM’s methodologies on breathing and posture firsthand. Acquire the tools that make improvements palpable, ensuring clients feel the real benefits.

Sustaining Respiratory Efficiency & Postural Integrity

Place emphasis on long-term improvements in breathing patterns and postural correctness, with guidance on practices that ensure continued health and vitality.

Course Review & Certification

A rigorous review consolidates the core teachings and techniques. Post evaluations, successful participants will earn a certification, symbolizing their expertise in merging respiratory and postural wellness through massage, enriched by biomechanical insights.