Live Anatomy of Palpation Course

The Anatomy of Palpation Course is a hands-on weekend seminar focusing on practical soft-tissue release techniques.  It empowers students with a deeper understanding of anatomy and palpation that is aimed at evaluating and releasing tight muscles throughout the entire body. 

Through a combination of guided demonstrations, supervised practice, and evidence-informed approaches, participants will learn to assess tissue texture, depth, and patient response. They will then apply precise release techniques to improve mobility, reduce tension, and support overall function. The curriculum emphasizes safe, collaborative touch, professional communication, and the development of a confident, evidence-based palpation practice.

Students will receive comprehensive handouts featuring diagrams and pictures of all massage techniques covered in the course, including the psoas, iliacus, quadratus lumborum, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, gluteal muscles, external hip rotators, and hamstrings, among others. These visual aids are designed to reinforce learning, serve as quick reference tools during practice sessions, and help students recall exact hand placements, directions of pressure, and recommended sequencing. Hands-on practice will be structured to progress from foundational to more advanced techniques, ensuring clear understanding and retention.

By the end of the course, participants will demonstrate the ability to identify target structures through palpation, select appropriate release methods for each muscle group, and apply pressure with sensitivity to individual client needs. Objectives include refining palpation sensitivity, mastering at least four basic hand positions, understanding the role of pressure in establishing trust, and integrating these techniques into a holistic approach to soft tissue care.