Active Isolated Stretching (Shoulder, Neck, and Elbow/radial-ulnar/wrist/hand/finger/thumb protocols) (Low back, Knee, Hip protocols) (Upper back (thoracic) and ankle/foot protocols) June 10, 2012

Taught by James Graffenberg (studied w/Aaron Mattes)
24 CEUs = $450 ($495 after May 9th). $50 for AIS: The Mattes Method manual, extensive handouts and a yoga strap or a rope
This is a gentle method of stretching specific ISOLATED muscles while requiring the active participation of the person being stretched. Each stretch begins by defining the current range of motion. The target muscle is then stretched beyond that range with a gentle assist, continuing for only 2 seconds. The muscle is then returned to its original resting position.
Benefits of Active Isolated Stretching: decreases or eliminates pain, increases flexibility or range of motion, relieves both physical and mental stress, reduces risk of injury or re-injury, improves posture, eliminates pain and stiffness with many types of arthritis.
Please call (410) 243-4688 to register by phone or visit our website
http://holisticmassagetraining.org/ContinuingEducation.htm