Level 2 Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist™ Workshop
Prerequisite: CFST-1
Registration: Email may be sent to Pippa Frame, Institute Administrator at pippa@stretchtowin.com or call her at 480-394-9121 (AZ MST).
Location: Tempe, AZ, USA
Course dates: June 13-17, 2011
Course times: Mon-Fri 9AM-5:30PM; registration Mon 8:30AM (please make travel arrangements so that you are present for the entire course)
Contact hours: 35
Enrollment: limited to 20 participants
Cost: Super early bird $1,995 (USD) if paid in full by April 30, 2011; early bird $2,095 (USD) if paid in full by May 31, 2011; regular $2,195 (USD) after May 31, 2011.
Cost includes:
- Tuition
- 175-page copiously illustrated course manual (annually revised $350 value)
- Complete Level II training DVD (FREE - $250 value) - available to view & practice before start of class upon receipt of full tuition payment.
- Updated listing on the Stretch to Win website Therapist Locator (FREE - $50/year value)
Course Description:
This course qualifies as an Advanced level workshop (as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association's guidelines) since it assumes that the participants have a thorough familiarity with the topics of gross human anatomy, connective tissue anatomy, kinesiology, assisted stretching and flexibility training. Therefore, it focuses on advanced techniques, recent advances, and future directions in Fascial Stretch Therapy™ and in increasing your understanding and clinical application of this material.
This workshop is a complete training in Level II Fascial Stretch Therapy™ (FST) techniques and protocols for the lower and upper body. You will earn a certificate of completion after attending all days and hours of instruction. You must successfully complete all 5 days of training and pass a written and a practical exam for both the lower and upper body with an 80% grade to earn qualification as a Level II Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist (CFST-II).
This 5-day workshop is 95% hands-on and the first half focuses on getting adept at advanced evaluation of the state of the myofascia of the lower half of the body from the level of the T-12 vertebra on down to the feet. This is accomplished by learning how to accurately sense the end-feel of connective tissue through advanced multi-planar range of motion challenge tests to the torso, lumbo-pelvic-hip girdle and extremities.
The second half of this workshop focuses on getting more adept at advanced evaluation of the state of the myofascia of the upper half of the body from the level of the T-12 vertebra on up to the head and upper extremities. This is accomplished by learning how to sense the end-feel of connective tissue through advanced multi-planar range of motion challenge tests to the torso, shoulder girdle, upper extremities and spine.
After learning how to identify regions of fascial imbalance you will learn how to conduct a complete advanced assisted fascial stretch session. Building on the foundational skills learned in Level I, Level II gives the practitioner a new comprehensive skill set to address more complicated client problems and patient diagnoses for quicker and better outcomes. For the fit and healthy client, these techniques will take their flexibility, strength and mobility to a whole new level – guaranteed!
For physical therapists and other licensed healthcare practitioners, this level of training will enable you to successfully integrate FST™ into your practice as another advanced manual therapy skill and modality to treat pain and mechanical dysfunction appropriate to your level of skill, training and education. This is the prerequisite second level to get the expertise needed to progress to more advanced levels where diagnosis and treatment protocols specific to neuromyofascia are addressed.
Only licensed healthcare practitioners are admitted to the Level III Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist - Medical training track. Others may progress their training through the Level III Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist - Fitness training track.
NOTE: Course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
Course Developers/Faculty:
Primary faculty for all coursework are the Directors of the Stretch to Win Institute (STWI):
- Ann Frederick, KMI Certified in Structural Integration
Ann is the creator of Fascial Stretch Therapy™ and a Professional Structural Integrator. She is President and Founder of the Stretch to Win Center and the Stretch To Win Institute, and has been a teacher of human movement through professional and academic dance education and kinesiology since 1975. Ann was faculty associate in Arizona State University's Dance and Exercise Science departments 1996-1998. She is a member of The International Association of Structural Integrators.
- Chris Frederick, PT, KMI Certified Structural Integration, CGFP
- Chris and Ann co-authored the popular book Stretch to Winand co-created the DVD Flexibility for Sports Performancepublished and produced respectively by Human Kinetics in 2006.
- Assistants to primary faculty are Fascial Stretch Therapists or Specialists in good standing and certified by the Stretch to Win Institute.
- Ratio of faculty/assistant to workshop attendee under instruction is approximately 1:4.
Course References:
- Frederick AM, Frederick, C. Stretch to Win; Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2006.
- Frederick AM. Prospective Neuromuscular Facilitation: Effectiveness in Increasing Range of Motion in Dancers and Other Athletes; Arizona State University Master's level science research thesis; 1997.
- Alter MJ. Science of Flexibility. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2004. Third Edition.
- Travell J, Simons D. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Vol. 1: The Upper Extremities; Vol. 2: The Lower Extremities. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins; 1992.
- Findley TW, Schleip R, Editors. Fascia Research: Basic Science and Implications for Conventional and Complementary Health Care; 2007.
- Findley TW, Editors. Fascia Research II: Second International Fascia Research Congress; 2009.
Continuing education provider:
The Stretch to Win Institute is credentialed by the following national and state organizations to grant CEUs and CEs to members:
- NCBTMB Approved Provider 35 CE hrs
- AZ Physical Therapy Association: Category A / 3.475 CEU / 34.75 Contact hours
- BOC Approved Provider #P3373 - Advanced level course for ATCs /35 CEUs
- AZ State Board of Massage Therapy: 35 CEs
- IASI Category 2: 35 contact hours Students residing outside of Arizona have received approval of our courses for CEs & CEUs from their state professional organizations after they submitted the proper documents for review. Upon request, we will supply the necessary information to you after you register for the course.
The Stretch to Win Institute Corporation has been registered with the Arizona Corporate Commission to conduct the business of professional continuing education in the State of Arizona since 1999.
