Introduction to
Neurovascular Manual Therapy
When clients’ tension and pain return just a few days after treatment, do you ever wonder if their nerves, blood vessels, or brain are making their symptoms return?
with Holly Krebs, Certified Rolfer™
Nerves and blood vessels are like wires and tubes embedded in the fabric of the body, called fascia. These wires and tubes travel next to each other, weaving through layers of the body, connecting distant parts to one another. Along the way, they can get stuck, twisted, or compressed, and these restrictions can be a primary source of pain and dysfunction in the body.
These restrictions can also profoundly affect posture and movement. It is critical that nerves and blood vessels be able to function every second, so people unconsciously hold their bodies in certain postures to accommodate restrictions or distortions along their paths. Freeing restricted nerves and blood vessels can be key to resolving long-standing patterns of pain and dysfunction.
In this two-day class, learn about
These two vital systems that animate the body - the nervous and vascular systems
The roots and main branches of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, autonomic nervous system, and nerve plexuses
The roots of the vascular system, including the aorta and vena cava
How the fluid system of blood and the electrical system of nerves work together to successfully transport nutrients, waste, and messages
The manual practices in this class will include
Palpating and perceiving peripheral nerves and blood vessels
General tactics for freeing these vitals structures from their surroundings so they can function better
Applying these tactics to key neurovascular structures, including brachial plexuses, sciatic nerves, and iliac blood vessels.
Foundational cranial techniques to organize, decompress, and drain the brain’s space
Calming the central and autonomic nervous systems
This class is open to all therapists who have a license to touch, including massage therapists, structural integration practitioners, physical therapists, chiropractors, doctors, and acupuncturists.
If you are interested in this material, but can’t make both days of class, you can register for just the first day of class here.
This class is not currently approved for NCBTMB CEUs. If you need CEUs with this organization, please contact me, and I will register this class with NCBTMB.
