Course Work

During the 100 hour Neuromuscular Therapy program, origins, insertions and actions of muscles to be treated will be revisited. Stressors, perpetuating factors and trigger point pain referral patterns will be emphasized. Demonstrations will be shown and application of NMT techniques will be performed.

This course is based on Dr. Janet Travell's groundbreaking study of pain referral patterns. Dr. Travell discovered that nearly every muscle in the body has a specific region or "trigger point" that, when sufficiently irritated, will cause pain to be referred to a specific area of the body. The practical applications of these techniques are learned through extensive hands-on practice.

Required Supplies

Supplies needed for the series are: A set of sheets, bolster, towels, a low drag salve (i.e. Cocoa butter(, a notebook and a pen. A manual and NMT pressure bars will be supplied the first weekend.
 

Suggested Text

Travell and Simon's Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction, The Trigger Point Manual Volumes One and Two. (Gentle Healing will also provide abridged manuals)
 

Attendance

Attendance is required to receive CEs whether it be for one or more modules or for the entire course. At completion of the course a written and practical exam is offered to those participants interested in certification. Certification is only available for those who take the entire course.