Move to Integrate is a new approach to assessment with dynamic postural and functional analysis.
A fast and efficient client centred assessment of the whole body. This is the middle ground between a general glance at the whole structure and specific orthopaedic tests. A logical and detailed method of examining the whole system and its inner-relationships.
Move from a postural model towards also assessing function. Treatments can then be applied using table-based, standing, or exercise interventions – all with the intention to improve the client’s quality of movement and remove inappropriate strains.
Allowing accurate identification of the most potent place to begin treatment, without chasing pain. Create a tailored approach for each individual within the time available in clinic.
Utilising Diane Lee’s Integrated Systems Model as a base our approach to postural and functional analysis lets you start asking better questions about how to improve the client’s efficiency.
Posture and movement should be metabolically economical it should not be hard work. Our tensegrity-based approach is not locked in any protocol – just based on the reality of anatomy and can be adapted to your modality.
We will explore the influence of gravity and ground reaction forces in relation to real anatomy and give you the ability to see the real picture. With no jargon and no false promises. This will give you the freedom to then explore with your own lens.
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to:
- Train your eye and hand to improve assessments – to both feel what you see and see what you feel
- Understand and test for the real reasons for the patterns
- Enable you to build an individual program for your client with a better idea of where to start
You will be able to
- Describe posture with a non-judgemental descriptive language
- Differentiate between drivers of postural compensation
- To assess the difference between them
- Design individualised programs for your client
Good programs come from good assessments. Although postural analysis is NOT a diagnosis, it is a beginning of good assessment, the source of better questions and the start of training your eye for the efficiency of movement.
Course Format:
The approach is simple and based in real-world anatomy, we will look at:
- Effects of Compression – Gravity, ground reaction force and the natural coupling through the skeletal system and how it might affect soft tissues.
- Effects of Tension or ‘Shortness’ – What is the soft tissue balance? More importantly, what has changed in the soft tissues’ ability for movement?
- Effects of Weakness in the Tissues – Viewing the body as a tensegrity system, it requires enough inherent stiffness or tone within the soft tissues as well the bones.
What happens when we lose that tone and how can we get it back?
Who Can Attend?:
The course is open to massage therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors. Ideal if you want to add an extra dimension to your treatments. While anatomy and pathology will be acknowledged during the 3 days of training, time is too short to teach basics, so a reasonable understanding is expected to allow for a rapid progression and focus on techniques.
Qualification Recognition by Professional Associations:
Widely accepted by most Professional Bodies. If you are not already registered with a Professional Body and would like to do so here are some useful links – ICGT, APNT , CtHA, FHT. For stand alone insurance Balens
More Information:
Course fees include:
- 3 days classroom tuition
- A full set of course materials
- Interest Free Easy Pay Instalment Plan
- Certificate of Attendance for your portfolio – 15 cpd points
Learning Aids:
- A fully illustrated manual outlines the principles and techniques
- Participants also receive access to video content to review and expand on the techniques demonstrated during the workshop
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
You may also be interested in the following:
- Born to Walk
- Born to Move
- Taking the Next Steps – a free event for massage therapists with James Earls
- James Earls Masterclass – Taking Your Massage Practice Deeper with Functional Movement and Active Fascial Release
Taking it further
There will also be the opportunity to attend an intensive advanced course in the form of a retreat for those who have completed all three courses and who wish to take their training to a deeper level. If this is something you that interests you please let us know by email to info@mscm.co.uk and we will add you to the invitation list.
Special Offer
For those booking onto the following 3 courses at the same time
Born to Walk, Born to Move, and Move to Integrate
you will receive signed copies of the following 3 books by James Earls:
Born to Walk – : Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement
Fascial Release for Structural Balance
and James’s new book (available soon)
Introducing the People Behind Born to Move
James Earls
We are so fortunate and excited to be hosting the brilliant James Earls here at MSCM. You will be learning from one of the best! His knowledge in this field knows no bounds and his gentle engaging style of teaching leads to you effortessly to a greater depth of knowledge than you ever thought possible.
James is an acclaimed author, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration. In recent years he has concentrated on blending movement with manual therapy to create a new approach, ‘Active Fascial Release’.
Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 25 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field. These include Thomas Myers, Art Riggs, and Gary Gray. James worked alongside Tom Myers to co-author “Fascial Release for Structural Balance”, a definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns. His vision of what manual therapy could look like in the 21st century led to the founding of Anatomy Trains UK and Ultimate Massage Solutions in the early 2000’s.
James is now concentrating on finding new approaches to understanding how to apply movement and myofascial principles to bodywork.
Having helped build the reputation of Anatomy Trains for Tom Myers through the UK, Europe and worldwide, James now teaches a range of his own courses and is a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the globe. Renowned for his relaxed and humorous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists.
James has collaborated with some of the top researchers in bodywork and fascial theory and is has been involved in a number of projects involving research into fascia, movement and treatment modalities. James’ blend of movement and fascial understanding led to the publication of his well-received “Born to Walk”, an introduction to the interconnected mechanics of the body.
Owen Lewis
Owen is a highly experienced and merited clinician and educator and approaches both with enthusiasm and dedication. In his clinic, in the East of England, he takes a polymath approach to all aspects of bodywork putting into practice the latest ideas and theories. He works with a wide variety of patients that regularly include professional athletes, dancers and musicians.
A highly educated and dedicated clinician, he has learnt from some of the leading pioneers including Thomas Myers, Robert Schleip, David Tiberio and Diane Lee.
When not in his clinic you can find him teaching around the world. His teaching offers a unique blend of art and science. Demonstrating his passion for anatomy, biomechanics, sport, art and philosophy.
