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Depending on what you read, the ankle is a combination of two or three joints.  Some say the ankle is the true ankle joint or talocrural joint and the subtalar joint.  Others include the distal tibiofibular joint in the term…

What are the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear?  Generally, if the tear is a supraspinatus tendon tear, which most are, the symptoms begin with abduction of the arm.  Remember, supraspinatus is responsible for abduction (when the arm moves away from the side of the body) of the arm to the first 15 degrees of movement.  If there is a pinpointed, almost pinching pain on the lateral aspect of upper shoulder, this is indicative of a rotator cuff tear.  The lateral aspect of the upper shoulder is…

Olive oil has been used by Mediterranean cultures for thousands of years for its health and beauty benefits. Olive oil is well known for its uses in cooking and making salads. But many people don't know that olive oil is a common base in homemade massage oils. You can combine olive oil with many types of essential oils to create an inexpensive, healing and aromatic massage oil.

Dry Skin…

New Jersey Certification and Licensure of Massage and Bodywork

As of September 4, 2012, NJ State is requiring all massage therapists who have not previously applied for certification/licensure to submit applications. A new email address will be created to allow online applications. Starting 9/4, the Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Therapy committee will no longer exist.

If you apply before 9/4/2012, the current board will process your application. Rates will be pro-rated and…

In this course you will learn to release the ligaments in the neck and allow the cervical vertebrae to realign. You will learn techniques to unlock the 1st rib and allow it to realign. Each muscle within each area of the neck, posterior and anterior will be released…

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   The first involves a man we will…

SMRT: Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique

Instructor: Dawn Lewis

Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique is a series of gentle contractions that allow therapists to release muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue. This allows natural realignment of joints, the painless resolution of trigger points, and the removal of adhesions, which restores and enhances homeostasis of the area being worked.

• SMRT has a balancing effect on the nervous system.

• SMRT is…

Filming a great New Shoulder, Axilla, Ribcage DVD to help therapist move from the head and neck problems. This DVD set will be available May 15, 2012 and Pre-Orders began April 1, 2012 with a 10% discount given upon checkout using code: PreOrderShoulder
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During this filming we also thought it would be great to start an SMRT pregnancy video. However, this video will not be available until after the summer, we would like to invite everyone to join our Newsletter for updates on products.

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On April 27-29, 2012 we will be teaching our Head and Neck with Cranial Sacral at Naropa University located at 6287 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder. This class is taught…

SMRT is a concept that begins with passive contraction of muscles, ligaments, connective tissues, and bones simultaneously to allow spontaneous release of these structures. SMRT stimulates lymphatic flow and creates a natural unwinding of connective tissues, which allows the joints of the body to realign effortlessly, re-establishing correct posture. While doing all of this, SMRT also quickly alleviates soreness in tissue, permitting you to…