L.A.S.T. is based on current scientific research. L.A.S.T. is approved for instruction by the provincial regulatory bodies for Massage Therapy in all Canadian provinces, excluding Quebec, and also is an approved CEC through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) in the USA.
The Current Course List is as Follows:
Live Courses:
Upper Body & Extremities
Lower Body & Extremities
Thorax Abdomen & Pelvis
Bowstring & Diaphragms
Online Courses:
Techniques for the Shoulder
Techniques for the Thorax
Techniques for the Hip & Pelvis
Techniques for the Knee, Leg & Foot
Techniques for Postural
In each course, we explore the fascial-ligamentous & membranous connections of the areas of interest.
In each course I focus on changing the perspective of the manual therapist. I focus on educating the therapist on how to look locally and see systemically, recognizing how dysfunctions in one area affect change in others. We discuss the importance of being more present with our patients, slowing down our techniques to be more precise and more specific. The techniques taught are slow, deliberate, intentional and precise.
L.A.S.T incorporates aspects of myofascial release techniques, positional release techniques, biodynamic craniosacral techniques, visceral manipulation and periosteal release techniques.
Ruptured or injured ligaments are a source of mechanical problems. They cause impaired motor functions, loss or impaired sensation and pain, joint laxity, articular surface injury and provide a potential for self-injury to capsule, tendons, nerves and nearby tissue. This state eventually leads to deficient function, risk of additional injury and a shift in sensation thresholds, impaired sensation, and impaired reflex muscular activation.
The goal of L.A.S.T. is change the environment in which these dysfunctional tissues are attempting to function within. Balancing the reciprocal tensions with in the fascial tissues, ligaments & joint capsules creates homeostasis in the injured tissues providing an opportunity for the healing/recuperative processes to function more efficiently.
We aim to provide a safe and effective treatment technique by developing the skill of manual therapists in treating injured ligaments and surrounding tissues.