Understanding and Working with Scoliosis
Meredith Stephens, DPT, MS, PT, LMT, BCSI
Assisted by Lou Benson, LMT, BCSI
April 25-27, 2025
9:00 - 5:00
Atlanta, GA
Assisted by Lou Benson, LMT, BCSI
April 25-27, 2025
9:00 - 5:00
Atlanta, GA
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Scoliosis isn’t just a spinal issue, it is a total body pattern. Each pattern is unique and requires an individualized approach to make lasting changes in the body.
In this exciting new program for Physical Therapists and experienced Structural Integration Practitioners*, we will discuss the three-dimensional nature of scoliosis, its etiology, diagnosis, progression, and treatment. Dr. Stephens combines concepts from structural integration and Schroth therapy with her knowledge of fascia and tensegrity to create a 3D, holistic treatment approach for a stronger, healthier and more lengthened alignment. Emphasis will be placed on using hands on soft tissue strategies to address restrictions and helping the client achieve the goals of improved body awareness, alignment, breath control and function in their daily lives.
The course will focus on adults with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS).
This course will focus on teaching:
*This course is open to other experienced manual/soft tissue therapists with instructor permission. Previous training in manual therapy is required.
Course limited to 14 participants.
CE CREDITS
21 NCBTMB Approved for Massage Therapists
COST
$700
Early bird rate $650 through January 15, 2025
Cancellation Policy:
- In order to offer smaller classes, full refunds will only be available through April 1.
- One half refund from April 2-17, unless a waitlisted student takes your place.
- No refunds from April 18 forward unless a waitlisted student takes your place.
DATES & TIMES
April 25-27, 2025
9:00 - 5:00 daily
LOCATION
Adrian Pool House
Cross Creek Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30327
REGISTER
https://www.bodyworksds.com/
Scoliosis isn’t just a spinal issue, it is a total body pattern. Each pattern is unique and requires an individualized approach to make lasting changes in the body.
In this exciting new program for Physical Therapists and experienced Structural Integration Practitioners*, we will discuss the three-dimensional nature of scoliosis, its etiology, diagnosis, progression, and treatment. Dr. Stephens combines concepts from structural integration and Schroth therapy with her knowledge of fascia and tensegrity to create a 3D, holistic treatment approach for a stronger, healthier and more lengthened alignment. Emphasis will be placed on using hands on soft tissue strategies to address restrictions and helping the client achieve the goals of improved body awareness, alignment, breath control and function in their daily lives.
The course will focus on adults with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS).
This course will focus on teaching:
- How to differentiate between DLS and AIS through history taking and assessment
- Common patterns in AIS, the associated soft tissue response and how it impacts breath and alignment
- Postural, breath and roll down test assessment to identify spinal and whole body scoliotic patterns
- Tensegrity and myofascia: Seeing the body as a tensegral structure that is in constant communication with the CNS. Relevance to treatment.
- Soft tissue strategies and applications to help restore tensegral relationships in the body
- What not to do in movement and therapy - keeping patients and clients safe
- How to modify patient positioning for more safe and specific treatment
- Postural awareness and alignment practices for the patient to sustain changes made in clinic, including self elongation, alignment and breathing techniques
*This course is open to other experienced manual/soft tissue therapists with instructor permission. Previous training in manual therapy is required.
Course limited to 14 participants.
CE CREDITS
21 NCBTMB Approved for Massage Therapists
COST
$700
Early bird rate $650 through January 15, 2025
Cancellation Policy:
- In order to offer smaller classes, full refunds will only be available through April 1.
- One half refund from April 2-17, unless a waitlisted student takes your place.
- No refunds from April 18 forward unless a waitlisted student takes your place.
DATES & TIMES
April 25-27, 2025
9:00 - 5:00 daily
LOCATION
Adrian Pool House
Cross Creek Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30327
REGISTER
https://www.bodyworksds.com/
Thank you for your interest in The Bodywork Education Project.
We look forward to bringing you a first rate educational experience.
Please feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
