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•Nerve Gliding & Tensioning
•Anatomy for Touch
•The Somatic Edge
•Massage Therapy as Health Care
•Uniting the Psoas and QL
•Navigating Rotator Cuff Disorders
•Neurodynamics in Your Massage Practice
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𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒.𝐀.𝐘 𝐒𝟎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐥𝐍𝐆 , 𝐥𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐒 𝐘𝟎𝐔 𝐂𝟎𝐍𝐓𝐥𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐥𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐘 𝐏𝟎𝐒𝐓𝐒! 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝟎𝐔! ♥️
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Ingredients:
For the vegetables:
5 large tomatoes (fresh and fully ripe; tomatoes on the vine are a very good choice)
1 pinch brown sugar
1 English cucumber (fresh and firm)
1/2 large red onion
2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch black pepper
For the dressing:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (very good quality)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp kosher salt
2 garlic cloves (pressed)
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions:
Core the tomatoes, cut into 6-8 wedges, then cut each wedge in half. Place the tomatoes into a large bowl, sprinkle with a pinch of brown sugar, salt, and pepper, and toss really well.
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice it into 1/4″ thick slices. Add the cucumbers to the tomatoes.
Slice half the red the onion into very thin slivers crosswise. Then cut the slivers in half, or leave as is, depending on you preference. Add to cucumbers and tomatoes. Add the chopped parsley and cilantro.
To prepare the dressing, throw all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together vigorously, until well blended.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently using both hands. Cover the bowl with plastic and let sit at room temperature until ready to serve, for 1 to 6 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld together. Then serve and refrigerate the leftovers for up to 3 days

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GET THE RECIPE -> https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/cucumber-tomato-salad-recipe/
Crisp cucumbers and luscious tomatoes tossed in a bright and creamy lemon poppy seed dressing.

A huge thank-you to our speaker, Lauri Nemetz, who presented our Members' Webinar last Thursday on 'The Shape of Things: Form in Fascia and Space'; a fascinating talk we all enjoyed and benefited from. The recording is available in the Members' Area on our website, so if you missed it, you can still catch up!

If you would like to buy a copy of Lauri's new book, the code for our special members' discount, of 25% off, is given at the end of the webinar. Offer ends midnight at 16/07/23. Enjoy!

View the recording here: https://bit.ly/TFH-MMW-ML-JUNE

NEUROFASCIAL DRY NEEDLING LINKS Dry needling utilizes reflex changes through manipulating the peripheral receptors IN THE FASCIA to make therapeutic effects in the Central Nervous System (brain). This could be changing tension, increasing circulation or reducing pain. In this video we are demonstrating how needles can stimulate stretch reflexes (twitch or Qi) in a quadriceps muscle and also utilizing the needle to wind the fascia and create changes in tension. These are a few short excerpts from our premium video presentation on acupuncture, dry needling and their neurological and fascial effects. This was a requested topic from one our patreon members who wanted to understand more about the details of the topic. If you’re an interested therapist, check out the LINK in bio for this video and other lectures on all things anatomy, fascia, neurology and their LINKS. #anatomylinks #anatomy #fascia #dryneedling #acupuncture #chiropractic #physiotherapy #muscle

Obliquus Capitis Inferior Muscles (OCI) and Stomach Sleeper’s Headache: The obliquus capitis inferior muscles (OCI) originate on the spinous process of the axis (C2) and passes laterally slanting upward to the transverse processes of the atlas (C1). The OCI muscles are the only “capitis” muscles that do not attach to the skull. OCI muscles function in rotation of the atlantoaxial joint and play a critical role in proprioception related to accurate head-on-neck positioning. Habitual stomach sleepers may wake with one OCI in spasm and locked short, and the other overstretched. Learn Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) to release unilateral hypercontraction of the obliquus capitis inferior muscles. Massage therapists, bodyworkers, physical therapists, and manual therapists follow the link in the bio to read the blog, Stomach Sleeper’s Headache, and watch the video demonstration of techniques. #cerviogenicheadpain #suboccipitals #atlasaxisalignment #gradedexposurestretch #massagetechniques #massagetools #bodyworkstrategies #manualtherapy #daltonmyoskeletal #myoskeletalalignmenttechnique #thematway #daltontechniquetuesday #myoskeletaltraining #stomachsleeperheadache

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Check out Allison Denney's new article, "An Unexpected Perspective of the Serratus Anterior," in the November/December 2022 issue of Massage & Bodywork.

Key Points
• Convincing clients to change their perspective about “troublesome” muscles can be a hurdle to relieving their pain.
• Learning to find and work with the serratus anterior will help your clients understand the muscle’s unique capabilities.