
Walt Fritz, PT 2050 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-244-6180 Want more information? Contact me |
| Upcoming Myofascial Release Seminars for 2010 Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminar Rochester, NY will be presented on: May 1-2, 2010 NEW DATE Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM - 6 PM (one hour lunch break) Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage Rochester Campus Village Gate 302 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 241-0070 For registration, click on the Onondaga School link above To email me Foundations in Myofascial Release™ This enjoyable 15 hour, 2 day seminar will provide the therapy professional the ability to effectively evaluate and treat a wide variety of conditions from a foundational base of knowledge in Myofascial Release, including MyoMobilization™. You will begin to look beyond the muscle, into the larger three-dimensional matrix of the fascia, changing your view of how holding patterns within the fascia can produce far reaching dysfunction. Learning to deeply feel into your client’s body and sensing what is holding them back is the essence of this work. I will help you to be able to acquire this feel and use it to make changes that you had not thought possible. You will leave this class equipped to make immediate changes. You will also understand ways to incorporate Myofascial Release into your current therapy regime and/or transition to a cash-based MFR practice. This Foundations Seminar is appropriate for all types of providers, treating all ages of clientele. All that is required is a license to touch. Foundations in Myofascial Release II: Head, Neck, and Upper Trunk Rochester, NY will be presented on: June 26-27, 2010 Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM - 6 PM (one hour lunch break) Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage Rochester Campus Village Gate 302 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 241-0070 For registration, click on the Onondaga School link above To email me Foundations in Myofascial Release Two: Head, Neck, and Upper Trunk Seminar Objective: To provide the massage therapist the ability to effectively evaluate and treat a wide variety of conditions from a foundational base of knowledge in Myofascial Release, including MyoMobilization™. The therapist will be shown how to look beyond the muscle, into the larger three-dimensional matrix of the fascia, revealing how holding patterns within the fascia can produce far-reaching dysfunction. The participant will learn to feel and treat deeply into the client’s body and sense the restriction, which is the essence of this work. There will extensive hands-on demonstrations followed by sufficient one-on-one supervised practice. This 15 hour, two-day Myofascial Release seminar will cover a wide range of areas, including: Cervical Spine - anterior and posterior treatment to improve pain and function. Throat/Swallowing/Tongue issues - including new and effective means of improving speech, and swallowing. TemporalMandibular Joint and Related - for balancing the oral mechanism, improve chewing and lessen pain. Eye Treatment - New and effective techniques for improving eye tracking and eye pain Upper Extremity, Upper Trunk, and Shoulder treatment - with new techniques for the resolution of pain and improvement of motion and function. Seward, Alaska I will also be presenting a 3-day, 20 contact hour Foundations in Myofascial Release ™ Seminar in Seward, Alaska on March 26-28, 2010. Download the brochure here. The basic science of Myofascial Release will be addressed in both seminars, both from a traditional perspective as well as from newer research. Those who have taken Myofascial Release classes in the past will benefit both from the deepening of the principles, as well as exposure to fresh ideas as to its applications. Whole body considerations will be presented. This is an intensive hands-on seminar, with a thorough grounding in the establishment of the feel of myofascial release at its core. Immediate application of the techniques as they apply to the clinic will be provided. Walt Fritz, PT has been a licensed physical therapist for 24 years, with over 16 years of Myofascial Release experience. He has instructed at over 50 Myofascial Release Seminars nationally and has now developed his own unique style of Myofascial Release education. Working from the strengths of his predecessors, Walt emphasizes the straightforward effectiveness of Myofascial Release without the hype or hyperbole. In his FOUNDATIONS in MYOFASCIAL RELEASE seminars, Walt brings an approachable, easy to understand style of teaching, one that can easily be assimilated into your treatment regime. |

| Foundations in Myofascial Release seminars can be tailored to your group's needs. If you are interested in hosting a Foundations in Myofascial Release seminar in your area, please contact me. |
| Myofascial Release is an easy to learn treatment modality, as well as an entirely fresh way of viewing the body. Designed to get you started right away, Foundations in Myofascial Release seminars will allow you to successfully integrate Myofascial Release into your treatment regime. Don't be put off by other methods that seem to require years of training, thousands of dollars in investment, or buying into a system of beliefs that feel forced. Enhance your career now. |


| Here are some comments from attendees at recent Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars: "Excellent demonstration of techniques accompanied by clear and straightforward explanation. Very nice range accommodating different levels of student knowledge and skill base." "(strengths of the seminar were the) demonstrations and the ability to coordinate with other professions, as well as the time alloted to practice the techniques." "I loved the lecture/demo right into the hands-on for each technique. It made it easy to learn them." "Getting right into learning the work without sitting through a long nebulous monologue was refreshing!" "Lots of hands-on experience, instructor easy to approach, helpful when Walt felt what I was doing" "Walt made everything easy to understand and answered all questions effectively and honestly" "The course booklet was extremely helpful, with many photos of the techniques" |
| Walt Fritz is an approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider. NCBTMB Provider #451098-09. |
| Myofascial Release Mentoring Deepen your skill base by joining me at my clinic for mentoring. Prepared with goals, you will be able to apply the skill and knowledge of Myofascial Release in the clinic setting. You will experience firsthand how to apply this knowledge, by following along with a busy caseload, learning new approaches and techniques, practicing evaluation skills, and connecting the dots of how to apply Myofascial Release principles. As a part of the Mentoring Program, you will also receive daily treatment. Go to my Myofascial Mentoring page for full details. |
