Integrative Myofascial Acupuncture

Integrative Myofascial Acupuncture (IMA) is a comprehensive treatment strategy aimed at identifying and resolving dysfunctional movement and holding patterns which underly recurring pain and injury. This program will give you a clinical tool box and a methodology with which to apply them.  The method is referred to as the Five R’s

• Reveal – identify the nature of the underlying dysfunctional holding pattern.
• Release – use specific techniques to disrupt this holding pattern.
• Reactivate – reinvigorate previously restricted areas of the body.
• Reintegrate – integrate the changes made in treatment into the global movements of the body.
• Re-evaluate – check your work to confirm that the treatment has been effective.
  
  

The tools you will learn are:

• Functional anatomy assessment – Joint range of motions, muscle synergist groups for basic movements.
• Myofascial needling - Detailed breakdowns of needling methods for every muscle in the synergist groups.
• Manual Muscle Testing – Hands on techniques for assessment and muscle activation.
• Therapeutic Exercise – Basic rehab exercises and integrative exercises based on natural human movements.