In this course we will learn how to access some of the trigger points in the head, face, neck, arms, wrists, hands, shoulders and back. We will learn how to treat some of the most common trigger points that contribute to headaches, neck pain, frozen shoulder, elbow pain, hand/wrist pain, and upper, middle and lower back pain. In doing so we will help relieve tension and pain, increase range of motion, as well as increase your client's quality of life. Trigger point therapy is a great modality to add into your massage practice that will help bring in repeat clients who will refer their family, friends and coworkers to provide you with steady work throughout the course of your career as a massage therapist and healer. Learning Objectives: When a client complains or is having issues with headaches/Sinus pressure, you will be able to locate and perform Trigger Point Therapy (TPT) to the trigger points (TP's) that refer to the point of pain on the client. You will be able to demonstrate how the client can treat the problem at home with self-help tools when the need arises. When a client complains or is having issues with neck pain and tension you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP's that refer to the point of pain on the client. You will be able to demonstrate some neck stretches and show the client how to treat the problem area at home with self-help tools when the need arises. You will be able to locate the Pectoral TP's and perform TPT to help release tension in the neck, shoulders and upper back. You will be able to demonstrate how the client can stretch the area and treat the problem at home with self-help tools when the need arises. When a client is complaining or having issues in the shoulders, you will be able to identify which TP's to treat based on the assessment of the shoulder movements that trigger the pain. You will be able to demonstrate how the client can treat the problem area at home with self-help tools when the need arises. You will be able to locate and perform TPT to the arms, elbows, wrists and hands when a client is complaining or having any issues in those areas. You will be able to demonstrate how the client can stretch and treat some of the problem areas at home with self-help tools when the need arises. When a client complains of upper, middle or lower back pain you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP's that refer to the point of pain on the client. You will be able to demonstrate how to treat the problem areas at home with self-help tools when the need arises. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course you will be able to pin point the specific trigger points that may be contributing to your clients chronic body pain in the upper extremities. You will learn proper positioning, draping, where to apply pressure, the amount of pressure, how long to apply pressure, and be able to give your client home care instructions on how to treat themselves when their unable to schedule a massage with you if and when the need arises. Self-care is the best care so you will be able to pass on what you learn from this course to a multitude of grateful clients in the years to come. Supplies Two twin set of sheets Lotion and cream (No oil based products) Yoga mat/ large towel Class Information: Times: Day 1: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm // Day 2: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Class: Trigger Points: Upper Extremities CEU's: 12 Price: $275 *Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee. Location: Gwinnett College - MARIETTA, 1130 Northchase Parkway, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30067 Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions. Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor. Picture ID required at check-in If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.