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The S.E.E.D. Institute

I.F.P.A. Aromatherapy Diploma, Massage, Ayurveda & Post-graduate Qualifications/CPD

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Trigger-Point Massage (TRI)

Available as Online (Distance-learning) and In-house Training.

Tutor: Jane Rose

In-house Location: Dorset

Distance-Learning Moderator: Jane Rose

Summary: Understand how damaging emotional and postural holding patterns form trigger-points in the soft tissues. Having established the cause, the Therapist then guides the client as to how to avoid their return via addressing emotional constrictions and postural corrections.

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Overview

From our Principal: "I would not be without both Trigger-point technique and Strain counter-strain. I use these remedial approaches in combination most days in my clinic with effective and lasting results."

This Trigger-Point Technique 1-day course is for those Massage and/or Aromatherapists who wish to add to their existing skill set, enabling them to release soft tissues that are resistant to massage alone.

The more tools the therapist has at their fingertips the less they need to refer to those with a broader skill base.

Our holistic training approach to learning Trigger-Point Techniques also enables Students to develop an increased awareness of issues of health and disease (physical and mental) in relation to the formation of trigger-points. Understanding how damaging emotional and postural holding patterns form trigger-points in the soft tissues enables the Therapist to release them and to guide their clients in how to avoid their return.

A trigger-point is an area of local facilitation that can be housed in any soft tissue structure, most usually muscle and/or fascia. Palpation from the skin and sometimes with pressure is required to localise these. The Therapist locates and deactivates 'trigger-points', which are often tender areas where muscles have been damaged, or have acquired a recurring spasm or 'kink' that worsens painfully when aggravated. Treatment brings relief of pain, including referred pain, alleviation of cramping and muscles in spasm.

For many trigger-points, there is increased effectiveness when combined with Strain/Counterstrain Technique (Positional Release) (SCS).

Both courses form part of our 5 day Advanced Massage Techniques Qualification. (AMT). When all five days have been completed we will award you with an Advanced Massage Qualification Certificate.

For Qualified Massage and Bodywork Therapists

Course Content

Studies commence at 9.00 a.m. and finish at 5.30

This is a mainly practical Course. We cover essential theory in the morning and Students then have plenty of time to learn both how to assess for trigger-points and how to treat them.

Topics addressed include:

Certificate of Qualification awarded to Therapists.

Many Associations accept our Courses for CPD including the IFPA (6 Category A Points).

Student Comments

'Huge amount of knowledge which was imparted clearly and all questions were answered fully. Excellent course. I had trained in Trigger Point elsewhere and this was a different and very effective alternative which I'm looking forward to using with clients. Fabulous course which I cannot recommend enough'. L Ward 10/03/26

'The tutor is very informative. Answers all questions however trivial thoroughly. Attends to all learning styles. Lovely course booklet with lots of info and extras. Love the book list. The right balance of theory and practical. Great diagrams in the course notes'. J Williams 10/03/26

'The tutor was very friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. Work was at a steady place whilst taking time for reflection. Jane has a very balanced approach to training. It was a wonderful day, very topic focussed, insightful and refreshing. Lots of detailed literature was supplied supporting the course content also documentation of future use in practice'. B. Dawson 15/10/2024

'The Tutor was great, very patient and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the varied structure of the course. The balance of theory and practical work made the day fly-by! The course notes are really clear and concise and I like the fact that they were designed to be used whilst working'. D. Bartlett 15/10/24

'Relaxed, very constructive learning environment. Very clear - excellent'

'Great, very well presented, excellent. Very good day'.

'The Tutor was sympathetic, helpful with good clear explanations - excellent'

'Very enjoyable - learnt loads - very relevant'.

'A relaxed environment - the course was very good. I enjoyed how we worked in groups'

'A very informative and well presented course which is easy to follow. I enjoyed the course which I know I will be putting to good use. Thank you'.