Description:

Studying the relationship between fascia and trigger points is important in the assessment and interventions involved with musculoskeletal pain. Understanding this connection creates the opportunity to develop specific and targeted sessions to address tension and alleviate pain by working with tight or restricted fascia which can limit movement and contribute to muscular imbalances which will further exacerbate the development of trigger points. Studying the wonderful web of fascia with develop a deeper understanding of how forces are transmitted through the body which can impact muscle tension.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to explain the characteristics of fascia.
• Students will be able to describe how fascial dysfunction affects muscle actions and functions.
• Students will be able to define Key Trigger Points, Satellite Trigger Points, Active Trigger Points, and Latent Trigger Points.
• Students will be able to describe the fascial lines and how force is transmitted along the fascial lines.
• Students will be able to discuss various methods to address fascial dysfunction.

WORKSHOP COST | $100

EARLY BIRD WORKSHOP COST | $60 if registered before January 19, 2025

CURRENT NHI STUDENTS & ALUMNI COST | Contact your local SLCC for an exclusive discount code!

This class is NCBTMB Approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education credit

Instructor Bio | Cynthia Ribeiro

Cynthia came to the United States from Brazil, where she had attained a degree in Physical Education and studied Surgical Nursing. In the U.S., she graduated from two massage schools, and now specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy and Orthopedic Massage.

A highly dynamic teacher, she has taught advanced anatomy and injury rehabilitation skills since 1988. Her in-person Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy workshops are in high demand throughout U.S. and Canada. Cynthia frequently presents at state and national massage therapy conventions and has had great success with both her in-person and online course offerings.

As founder and owner of Western Institute of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (WIN) in Southern California, Cynthia developed highly effective therapeutic bodywork, and has brought that material to NHI for the 450 hour program in Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy.

In 2003, she was appointed Honorary Clinical Professor at the University California Irvine Medical School. In 2012 she became National President for the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). In 2017 she received the Jerome Perlinski, Teacher of the Year Award.

Cynthia has also served as a Board of Directors member of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

A continual inspiration to her students, she nevertheless says, “I am always a student myself, and I strongly believe in lifelong learning.”

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