Being able to analyse the causes of pain, posture and movement through functional anatomy is essential for improving your massage therapy, yoga, Pilates and sports training skills.

We offer a weekend intensive course that covers the fundamentals of functional anatomy in a condensed, easy-to-learn format.

This 2-day workshop is designed to be interesting for everyone: Massage students, experienced therapists and advanced yoga practitioners.  

By attending this course, you will gain an understanding of the anatomy of movement, practical knowledge to address muscle imbalances, postural issues and movement dysfunctions, and be able to customise techniques to suit individual client needs.

The course covers the foundations of our work: Anatomy.

The course weekend is designed for beginners who want to gain a solid understanding of how the body moves and functions, but also as an always welcome refresher course for massage therapists and body workers.

Functional anatomy is the study of how the musculoskeletal system functions in movement. For a massage therapist, understanding this knowledge is essential for identifying and treating muscle imbalances, postural issues, and movement dysfunctions.

RSM will guide you through the different systems of the body, focusing on the relationship between muscles, bones, and joints. You'll learn how to assess postural imbalances and identify the sources of pain, allowing you to develop targeted treatment plans for your clients.

Thai massage and stretching can be effective for improving flexibility, reducing muscle tension, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall physical and mental well-being.

By understanding functional anatomy, Thai massage practitioners can identify potential issues and imbalances in their clients and tailor their techniques to address them more effectively.

You can also modify your techniques to accommodate specific body types or limitations, resulting in a more customized and effective massage for your clients.

For massage therapists, knowledge of functional anatomy is a necessary skill to identify areas of muscle tension and dysfunction, relieve pain and improve dynamic posture.

Understanding musculoskeletal anatomy will also enable massage therapists to explain the meaning and benefits of massage to clients and provide important knowledge in teaching them how to maintain their bodies at home. This knowledge is a must for therapists to be trusted by their clients.

By understanding functional anatomy, yoga teachers can identify potential issues and imbalances in their students' posture and alignment and tailor their teaching to address them more effectively.

They can also modify poses and sequences to accommodate specific body types or limitations, resulting in a more customized and effective yoga practice.

Enhancing mobility through Range Conditioning

Incorporating range conditioning techniques into yoga sequences is another way to help students use exercises and stretches that take joints through their complete range of motion. Yoga teachers can supplement students' practice with active stretches which improve joint mobility and muscle elasticity.

By understanding functional anatomy, sports trainers can identify potential issues and imbalances in their athletes' posture and movement patterns and tailor their training programs to address them more effectively. They can also modify exercises and drills to accommodate specific body types or limitations, resulting in a more customized and effective training experience.

This understanding also enables trainers to teach proper technique and form, which further reduces the risk of injury.

At RSM, we understand that learning functional anatomy can be challenging.

We offer a weekend workshop utilizing skeleton models and anatomy apps. In a playful manner, students can gain a comprehensive understanding of bones, muscles, and joints, while learning at their own pace and actively participating. In this way you can seamlessly build a strong functional anatomy foundation for your massage practice.

At RSM's functional anatomy weekend course, we believe in teaching practical knowledge that goes beyond what's found in anatomy books.

Through hands-on learning, including stretching and body movement, students gain a deeper personal understanding and a better feel for how to apply this knowledge to massage therapy.

The interactive course ensures students acquire practical skills, confidence, and a strong foundation to provide effective pain relief and posture correction for clients in their massage practice.

Our weekend functional anatomy course utilizes real anatomical images for a deeper understanding. Improve your professional skills as a massage therapist, yoga instructor, or sports trainer. Our course goes beyond simple anatomy illustrations, offering a detailed view of real anatomy. This knowledge can help you tailor your services to your clients' needs and enhance your practice.

The course, led by Hironori Ikeda, a seasoned expert with a Master's degree in Sports Medicine and over two decades of experience, allows you to dive deep into practical anatomy to boost your professional growth. Gain valuable insights into movement anatomy, address muscle imbalances, tackle postural issues, and customize techniques for individual client needs.

Course participants receive a diploma from RSM, which serves as a testament to their concrete interest in functional anatomy and their commitment to providing quality therapeutic care.

This certification not only enhances your professional credibility but also expands your career opportunities within the wellness industry.