Workshops
At Optimal Fitness and Rehabilitation Corina and Alan pride themselves on being able to educate
and inspire. Both have lectured extensively within Scotland teaching exercise workshops and massage
courses, in March 2007 they were awarded the Nick Carter Salver for services to the Massage Industry
at the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation’s annual conference. In the past we have delivered
workshops to massage therapists, physiotherapists, athletes, clients and members of the public with no
formal training.
Our aim when delivering our workshops is both to educate and to give practical skills that can be
used immediately. Workshops can be aimed at specific groups; massage therapists, athletes, office
workers, whomever. It is our belief that we can successfully target and help any group of people
regardless of their age, experience, or education.
There is a theoretical element to all of our workshops, PowerPoint presentations are used
throughout, but the emphasis is on practical skills. We provide equipment and full notes for each
workshop.
Workshops for 2008
| Saturday 19th April |
Hands On Therapy
This course is aimed at providing skills for massage
therapists and physiotherapists who want to develop ther 'hands on' techniques and
knowledge in the sports world. Our aim is to provide you with knowledge to work on the
muscular and soft tissue techniques, covering the effects and practice of effleurage,
petrissage, frictions, myofascial release, trigger points and more. This workshop is
run by Athletes Angels. |
Edinburgh |
| Saturday 10th May |
Core Stability
This day long workshop gives an overview of the theory and anatomy of
core stability, as well assessment and exercises from isolation to
challenging whole-body exercises. Open to Everyone. |
Aberdeen |
| Sunday 11th May |
Headaches
This day long workshop looks at the causes of the different types of headaches,
self-help techniques as well as lots of massage techniques to help relieve and
lessen the impact of headaches. Open to Everyone. |
Aberdeen |
| Saturday 31st May |
Core Stability
This day long workshop gives an overview of the theory and anatomy of
core stability, as well assessment and exercises from isolation to
challenging whole-body exercises. Open to Everyone. |
Edinburgh |
| Sunday 13th July |
Headaches
This day long workshop looks at the causes of the different types of headaches,
self-help techniques as well as lots of massage techniques to help relieve and
lessen the impact of headaches. Open to Everyone. |
Edinburgh |
| Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August |
Pelvis
This weekend workshop looks at the anatomy, assessment, mobilisation, soft tissue
treatment and stabilising exercises associated with the pelvic girdle. Open
To Remedial Massage Therapists and above. |
Edinburgh |
| Sunday 31st August |
Beyond Stripping
This day long workshop explores the working of fascia in a massage setting. As well
as some anatomy and physiology of fascia it introduces soft tissue techniques that
can be used in addition to stripping to help relieve tension in fascia and muscles.
Open to Remedial Massage Therapists and above. |
Edinburgh |
| Sunday 21st September |
Shoulder soft-tissue workshop
This day long workshop introduces techniques and positions to access all major muscles
surrounding the shoulder joint. Open to Remedial Massage Therapists and above. |
Edinburgh |
| Sunday 5th October |
Stretching
This day long workshop discusses the concepts of stretching, types of stretching and
shows stretches for the whole body. In addition these stretches are applied to postural
correction as well as a variety of sports. Open to Everyone. |
Edinburgh |
Cost
One Day Workshops: £100
Two Day Workshops: £180
Maximum 16 people per workshop.
Payment in advance required to guarantee your place.
Most workshops are open to everyone, clients, students and colleagues. You do not need prior
knowledge of anatomy or exercise, just an interest and willingness to learn. Some workshops, as
indicated, are aimed at Remedial Massage Therapists or above. If you would like to attend but
are unsure if it is appropriate then please get in touch.
For further details or to book your place please click on the appropriate workshop or contact us.
We currently offer the following workshops but we are always expanding our workshop diversity
and are happy to design bespoke courses for individual organisations exactly meeting their needs.
Our current workshop offering is;
- Core Stability, hour long, half and full day
- Stretching
- Principles of Rehabilitation
- Back Rehabilitation
- Lower Limb Rehabilitation
- Upper Limb Rehabilitation
- Headaches
- Posture
- Explosive Training
- Pelvis
- Beyond Stripping
- Shoulder soft tissue workshop
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