Therapeutic Myofascial Release Techniques for the Spine and Thorax

MASS-0212 - Therapeutic Techniques for the Spine and Thorax

Aligning the Axis of Breath and Being, Liberating Inner Strength and Ease

The spine and thorax are central to structural alignment, respiratory function, and neurological health—yet they are often under-addressed or approached with hesitation in massage therapy. This full-day intensive provides massage therapists with precise, effective, and respectful techniques for assessing and treating common dysfunctions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, rib cage, and diaphragm. Students will explore fascial and muscular relationships in the region, gain confidence palpating spinous and transverse processes, learn how to address rib dysfunction, postural distortion, and restricted breath patterns, and integrate therapeutic spinal techniques into full-body massage or focused clinical sessions.

In-Person, Hands-On Instruction

🕒 8 Hours Ahna Ma

🌐 Live In-Person Practice View Syllabus

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Learning Objectives & Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify and palpate key spinal and thoracic bony and muscular landmarks
Describe common musculoskeletal and postural patterns of dysfunction in the spine and thorax
Apply therapeutic soft tissue techniques to the paraspinals, erectors, intercostals, and diaphragm
Use positional release, fascial unwinding, and joint-play-inspired mobilizations safely
Integrate spinal and ribcage release into a session for posture, respiration, and pain relief
Design a short, evidence-informed spinal treatment plan

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Target Audience

Massage therapy students and licensed practitioners

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Prerequisites

Completion of foundational massage and anatomy coursework

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Assessment & Evaluation

Partner treatment exchange
Completion of a spinal/postural analysis worksheet
Observation of palpation skill and body mechanics
Clinical mini-sequence design
Certificate awarded upon participation

Ahna Ma

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