Neural Mobilization (Part 2)

Neural Mobilization: The Core Relating the Peripheral and Neuromeningeal Fascias
with Jonathan Martine

This stand alone class offers a focus on neuro-vascular and visceral fascias. As nerves and vessels transition from one fascial layer or cavity to the next, there are potential sites of restriction that may lead to tension to the neural roots and dural tube. We will examine the neural-vascular and visceral work in a layered approach working from superficial, cutaneous nerves (fascia) to the nerves of the muscles (myo fascia) in the shoulder and pelvis, then to the hard frame and finally to the contents or visceral components as they relate to deep fascias and boney hard frame. 

Tension in the nerve transitions can lead to inhibited muscle contraction, restricted spinal movement, altered coordination in the brain and asymmetric postural displays. We will weave in the relevance for SI work and “the series” and for other practitioners the layered approach offers ideas for staging this in a series of sessions with a client or a single session plan.

Through lecture, palpation and hands-on exchange, we will explore:

*Assessments for joints, fascia, viscera of abdomen and thorax, dural and peripheral restrictions and possible postural displays that result from these compensations.

*Refine integrative fascial strategies for thoracic outlet, neck and cranial base, thorax, ribs, diaphragm, spinal, trans-pelvic and SI issues.

*Explore the post Covid lingering challenges with lung and neural fascias. 

*Pre and Post-intervention assessments for postural displays, orthopedic, movement and subjective findings.

We will address fascias and suspensions to bone via ligaments  of the bladder, pelvic floor, root of mesentery, colon flexures, kidneys, diaphragm (related to liver/stomach), pericardium, lung suspensory ligaments,sternum/mediastinum/esophagus and details of the wraps of nerves from spinal segments to anterior body. 

Neural structures related to the plexis: sacral, lumbar and brachial will be reviewed as will those related to the spine and rib articulations. It is a fun mix of neural/visceral fascial work with some neck details to top it off. I find that this work has profound potential for inviting safety and enhancing self-regulatory mechanisms. 

About the instructor:

Jonathan Martine was certified as a Rolfer® in 1992 and completed his advanced Rolfing certification in 1997. In addition, he has studied therapies that treat the fascial systems of the viscera (organs), neural (nerve) system and the cranium. He is a Registered Movement Therapist, Pilates Instructor and former Rolf Institute® Faculty member( 1993-2023]. Jonathan draws from the work of French Osteopaths, Alain Corbier, Jean-Pierre Barral, Chiropractic Neurologist Dr. Michael Allen, Australian PT’s, David Butler, Michael Shacklock, Rehabilitation specialist Mark Comerford, Dermo-Neural Modulation founder - Diane Jacobs, P.T. and Chiropractor/Rolfer Don Hazen in a synthesis of neural/visceral-fascia related work. Jonathan is dedicated to presenting and developing effective strategies to restore function, improve performance and relieve suffering. His ongoing inquiry drives him toward useful and complementary approaches for all manual therapists. 

CE Credits pending:  IASI, SI practitioners, NCBTMB 

Training Fee: $900.  

Deposit of 50% required to hold a spot as class size is limited. Balance due 4 weeks before class. Refunds permitted up to 4 weeks before class (emergencies).

To register contact Jon: 
jonathanmartine@me.com or 720-226-1508

Or you may arrange to pay by Zelle, Venmo or pay cash at class.

Submit payment by check to:
Jon Martine
4128 Hawthorne Place
Longmont, CO 80503 

Open to all Structural Integrators, Registered Massage Therapists and manual therapists.