The Art of Layer Palpation for Massage Therapists
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The Art of Layer Palpation for Massage Therapists

Author(s): Robert Cohen

2CE credits 1 Lesson Video

Fascial restrictions can occur in multiple tissue layers, including the skin, superficial fascia, deep fascia, joints, muscles, and around the organs. Determining which regions to focus on to optimize results can be confusing. In this video course, discover how using the concept of layer palpation can help massage therapists locate and release fascial restrictions in specific problem areas more quickly and effectively.

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  • Understand how the tissue layers are formed in the body.
  • Understand what the various tissue layers in the body are.
  • Understand what cell types comprise fascial tissue.
  • Understand how to perform a layer palpation in all parts of the body.

  1. The Art of Layer Palpation for Massage Therapists Video

Robert Cohen, MA, PT is a 30-year veteran physical therapist, who runs a practice specializing in all aspects of manual therapy. He also has a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology and is the founder of Bay Grass Institute, an NCBTMB-approved CE provider.