Exploring Fascia
That’s right… fascia, fascia, fascia! Evolutionist theorize that; if we didn’t need it – we wouldn’t have it. We have A LOT of fascia – without it all our other bits, pieces and spaces would be formless, unconnected and non-communitive puddles of goo!
This 5-part series is designed to advance the therapist’s understanding of the structure and function of the fascial system and the consequences associated with injury and dysfunction (e.g. problematic scars, tendinopathies, over-use/repeat strain injuries, low back pain/dysfunction and vascular, lymphatic and neural compression).
The course material includes emerging research and concepts and evidence informed clinical considerations applicable to massage/manual therapists for the purpose of facilitating better patient/client outcomes.
The course is comprehensive, yet user-friendly, infused with humor and loaded with easy to integrate, practical skills and knowledge!
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Exploring Fascia - Part One (1 CE)
Instructor, Cathy Ryan, introduces you to the basics of fascial bits, pieces and spaces (including: histology, constituents of the ECM, micro anatomy/physiology). Part One of a five-part series.
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Exploring Fascia - Part Two (1 CE)
Instructor, Cathy Ryan, introduces you to the basics of the bigger fascial bits, pieces, spaces and key concepts (including: macro anatomy/physiology – superficial and deep fascia, envelopes and containers). Part 2 of 5.
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Exploring Fascia - Part Three (1 CE)
Instructor, Cathy Ryan, discusses lymph and the nervy bits, pieces and spaces (including: fascia-lymph-interstitial relationship, neural mediated mechanisms and fasciagenic disturbance). Part three of five.
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Exploring Fascia - Part Four (1 CE)
Instructor, Cathy Ryan, takes you on the functional deep dive: mechanosensitivity, viscoelasticity, biotensegrity, sliding mechanism, contractility and remodeling. Part four of five.
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Exploring Fascia - Part Five
Instructor, Cathy Ryan, takes you on the dysfunctional deep dive: all that can go wrong with fascia and the clinical considerations thereof. Part five of five.
Approved for Continuing Education
5 CEs
*Please note: In order to be eligible for CE credit, you must register with your full name (as it appears on your professional license) and your license state and number.
These courses are pending approval by NCBTMB.
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At Healwell, we are dedicated to addressing inequities. As you engage with our programs, we invite you to see your participation as an investment. Consider what you can contribute financially and how it aligns with your values.
Your support helps create a more equitable future for all.
Equity Pricing
Our equity pricing is for those with marginalized identities and those in need.
$ 84
- You will have access to the courses in this bundle will for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Standard Registration
The standard registration pricing is for those who have sufficient resources to cover themselves.
$ 120
- You will have access to the courses in this bundle will for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Pay It Forward
The Pay It Forward option ensures that others can have this same experience you’re about to have while continuing to be able to meet their basic financial commitments.
$ 144
- You will have access to the courses in this bundle will for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Meet Cath Ryan, Instructor
Catherine Ryan is a CMTBC Reg. Massage Therapist dedicated to patient-centered care, evidence informed practices and life-long learning. Over her 30+ year career, Cathy has engaged in the profession in a variety of clinical, educational and leadership capacities. An established continuing education instructor and writer, Cathy has presented at conferences internationally (including the International Fascia Research Congress), in the areas of scar tissue management and myofascial pain and dysfunction, which also constitute her clinical practice focus.
As writer (and self-proclaimed science-nerd), Cathy is best known for her fascia enthusiasm – she has written numerous articles featured in various industry publications, co-authored Traumatic Scar Tissue Management – Massage Therapy Principles, Practice and Protocols (Handspring 2016) and contributed to: Fascia, Function and Medical Applications (Ch. 18), CRC Press/Taylor & Francis (2020) and Oncology Massage: An integrative approach to cancer care for manual therapists (Handspring 2020).
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