This course starts off with the history of Per Henrik Ling and the birth of Swedish Massage in accordance to findings made in the original early writings of Ling and others. The first portion of the class will also cover body dynamics. During practice throughout the entire course emphasis will be kept on student’s body dynamics. A thorough demonstration is done of the basic five massage strokes and the Swedish adaptations of them where little or no thumbs are used. Most of the time in class is spent with the students practicing the demonstrated techniques. Further techniques of ischemic muscle pressure and different connective tissue strokes are included. At the end of the course the students will be challenged to perform learned techniques with earplugs and blindfolds to bring all senses to the hands.

By the end of the course the student will be able to explain who P.H. Ling was, demonstrate the application of the five basic Swedish strokes as performed in Sweden, use the body to save energy and prevent overuse and injury, incorporate how to massage saving the thumb joints, perform a massage projecting all senses to the hands and utilize many new strokes.

This class will be held on March 28 and 29, 2010 and will total 16 hours credit. The cost is $240.00 which includes class materials.

Bring to class the following equipment and supplies:
• Massage Table
• linen and oil
• hand sanitizer
• bottled water
• notebook and pen

To register, print out the enrollment form and fill it out. Mail it to us at PO Box 2973, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, or bring it to the first day of class. For information, please email any questions and we will be happy to answer them for you. To complete your enrollment, please click on the "buy now" button below and pay for the class with any credit card.