Free Movement Massage
Providing bodywork service for horses, dogs, other small animals and people.
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Course:        Facilitated Movement for Dogs Part 1
Instructor:        Theresa Gagnon, CVT, BS, LMT
Dates:        04/04/09 - 04/05/09
Times:        9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:        $375.00
Register now

Description:
Facilitated Movement tm is a healing modality that encompasses and integrates
several healing entities. The basis for this work is garnered from Brain Therapy
developed by Dr. Barry R. Gillespie. Brain Therapy joins craniosacral therapy
with TMJ-dental and fascial bodywork techniques to allow the brain to move in its
normal inherent motion.  Facilitated Movement integrates craniosacral therapy,
fascial techniques, TMJ-dental, energy work and massage. It is a combination of
modalities that will facilitate the body to heal itself by initiating movement and
thereby release of restrictions in the fascial tissue.

In part 1, healing for the craniosacral system is addressed. The craniosacral
system includes the bones of the skull and vertebrae, the brain and spinal cord,
the cranial and spinal nerves, the meninges or connective tissue coverings and
the cerebrospinal fluid. Restriction in the fascia or connective tissue can place
strain on the craniosacral system resulting in impingement of cranial or spinal
nerves or decreased flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Facilitated Movement helps to
release the restrictions creating balance in the tissues.

Sign up for both part 1 and part 2 and receive a $50 discount on the total tuition,
$700 for both.
Course:        Facilitated Movement for Dogs Part 2
Instructor:        Theresa Gagnon, CVT, BS, LMT
Dates:        06/06/09 - 06/07/09
Times:        9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:        $375.00
Register now

Description:
Facilitated Movement tm is a healing modality that encompasses and integrates
several healing entities. The basis for this work is garnered from Brain Therapy
developed by Dr. Barry R. Gillespie. Brain Therapy joins craniosacral therapy
with TMJ-dental and fascial bodywork techniques to allow the brain to move in its
normal inherent motion.  Facilitated Movement integrates craniosacral therapy,
fascial techniques, TMJ-dental, energy work and massage. It is a combination of
modalities that will facilitate the body to heal itself by initiating movement and
thereby release of restrictions in the fascial tissue.


In part 2, healing for the rest of the body is addressed. Restrictions of the fascia
can have wide ranging effects throughout the body. Fascia or connective tissue
is an interconnected web that attaches the skin to underlying layers, covers
every muscle and organ, lines every body cavity, and creates tendons and
ligaments. Nerves and blood vessels travel through the fascial web to innervate
the body and transfuse it with blood. Due to the interconnectedness of the fascia,
restrictions of the fascia in one area of the body will create a tightness that will
exert a pull on other areas. Facilitated Movement helps to release the restrictions
in the fascia and restore balance to the body.

Sign up for both part 1 and part 2 and receive a $50 discount on the total tuition,
$700 for both.