Registration Deadline:  2/17/2012

Course Description:

The intent of this course is to introduce beginner level concepts and principles that define Myofascial Release as a technique as well as a tool for wellness. The participants will learn about the importance of the fascial system and its role in whole body health.

This “hands-on” workshop will allow the participants an opportunity to develop beginner level tools for the evaluation and treatment of fascial restrictions.

This class is a prerequisite for the following classes:
~ The Fascial Cranium and Thorax I & II
~ The Body-Mind Connection: An Introduction to Myofascial Unwinding
~ Suggested prerequisite for the Fascial Pelvis Seminar

Instructor Bios:

Laura Jones, AA, PTA, LMT first earned an Associates Degree in physical therapy from Maria College in 1987. She worked as a physical therapy assistant in both institutional and private practice settings.  Next, Laura graduated from CNW in 1999.  Laura now has a thriving licensed massage therapy practice in Guilderland and specializes in Myofascial Release and Swedish massage.  She has taken all of John Barnes'courses in MFR.  Laura appreciates that her career as a massage therapist has put her in touch with incredible people, both clients and fellow practitioners.

Her strong belief in students' ability to succeed comes through in her teaching style -- which stresses a hands on approach to learning.

 Laura has assisted Lisa Satalino, PT in the Introduction to Myofascial Release curriculum at CNW since graduating from their program in 1999.  She has recently taken a lead position in this curriculum and has expanded her teaching to Red Pines.

Laura will be teaching the first in Lisa's series of MFR classes that were developed as a certification program in MFR at Red Pines.

Lisa M. Satalino, PT is a 1986 graduate of Russell Sage College. She received her BS with a certificate in Physical Therapy in 1986 and has since specialized in the area of Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Therapy.
She has taken all of John F. Barnes’ courses, has passed Barnes’ Proficiency Assessment, and has worked as an assistant instructor and coordinator for John F. Barnes’ seminars nationally.

Lisa has created the MFR curriculum for the CNWSMT and has developed a 118 hour Certification program in MFR for the Red Pines Training Center.

Her clinical experience includes working in home care, early intervention, the school setting, rehabilitation, private practice, and with equine athletes. She is a NYS certified early intervention provider.

After 25 years practicing physical therapy as a manual therapist Lisa has retired from her private practice "the Center for Myofascial Wellness" to act as the Executive Director of the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy.