STRUCTURAL ALIGNMENT THERAPIST

Welcome to Karen Claffey's Structural Alignment Therapy!

Are you passionate about working in a therapeutic capacity?

Do you thrive on being an integral part of others self-healing? Are you fulfilled by transforming someone's pain to pain-free? Are you eager to elevate your hands-on skills and/or your verbal cuing with therapeutic alignment? If you answered yes to any of the above, this course is for you!

Karen Claffey's Structural Alignment Therapy is a comprehensive methodology that provides leading edge therapeutic alignment principles and techniques that will transform the way you practice or teach.

The Structural Alignment Therapy Training Format:

The first 2 days of the program/Module 1 covers:

foundational theory
universal techniques
essential exercises
lays the foundation for Module 2 specialties.

The last 2 days/Module 2 focus on how to apply the theory/techniques for those who specialize in SAMT (Manual) or SAYT (Yoga):

SAMT - Structural Alignment Manual Therapy for Bodyworkers

This portion of the course is designed for manual therapists, massage therapists and bodyworkers whether working on a massage table or massage-mat on the floor.

SAYT - Structural Alignment Yoga Therapy for Movement Specialists

This portion of the course is designed for dedicated yoga practitioners, yoga teachers, yoga therapists and movement specialists including fitness-sports-Pilates enthusiasts and professionals.

SAMT and SAYT is CMTO approved for CEU'S.

Structural Alignment Yoga Therapy (Level 1)

is available as an Online Course.

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Course Dates "In Person"

Module 1 | Foundations for SAMT & SAYT:

postponed due to Covid-19.

Module 2 | SAMT Focus:

postponed due to Covid-19.

Module 2 | SAYT Focus:

postponed due to Covid-19.

**Upon completion of SAT Modules 1 and 2 students will be given free access the Karen’s Structural Alignment Yoga Therapy Online Course.

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Testimonials

"I have been a chiropractor, and RMT for decades, and have had chronic back pain. By the second day attending your course my back pain was relieved for the first time in my life. And it has not returned, because I continue to use your incredible techniques." AA, DC, RMT

"Karen, I think you are awesome! So knowledgeable and professional. I loved the course and I am telling everyone about it! Thank you." Dawn Maxner, RMT

"Karen is such a gifted teacher and bodyworker! She is so knowledgeable about the human body and creates a fun learning environment. This class was very hands-on. If you are a bodyworker of any kind this class can help take your skills to another level of therapeutics. I learned so many manual therapy techniques to help guide the body towards better alignment. I have already helped several people out of their own painful movement patterns. I am amazed at how well this stuff works! I can't wait to take level two!" ~ Jamette Mongia, 2015

"Karen my dear, I wanted to say thank you again for your incredible teaching. I feel so blessed to have been able to participle in such great learning!!!! Love you... Beth oxoxox - Beth Rutty, Yoga Teacher-Therapist

“The course exceeded my expectations! Absolutely great presentations, highly specific and complete information. Karen’s knowledge of structural yoga therapy is broad and refined.” - Daniel Clement, Yoga Teacher-Trainer

"I must say firstly Karen, Thank-you for being a memorable mentor & teacher." Heather Clarke, Rehabilitation Therapist

“I learned a tremendous amount from watching Karen; her presence, gentleness and knowledge was wonderful modelling. She has an attitude of acceptance and focus on details and learning.” - Michele Roy, Life Coach, Yoga Teacher

CURRICULUM

STRUCTURAL ALIGNMENT THERAPY LEVEL 1

Functional anatomy and therapeutics for each segment of the body.
Postural assessment and diagnostic tools from both holistic and scientific
perspectives
Ground-breaking model for establishing Optimal Blueprint utilizing The 7 Loops,
and the Universal Principles of Alignment™
Art and science of hands-on adjustments.
How to deal with the ‘rubber band effect’.
How to conduct client interviews
Client's self-maintenance home-care exercise programs.
How to apply essential biomechanically therapeutic specific exercises to address common and specific injuries.
How to support the client while performing exercises utilizing verbal cues and hands-on adjustments.

SAMT Focus:

Therapeutic manual-adjustments for different conditions, to maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, and/or relieve pain.

SAYT Focus:

Yoga postures and specific exercises to strengthen, stabilize, and increase mobility, for different conditions, to maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, and/or relieve pain.

Tuition:

$425 + HST per module ($480.25)
$50 + HST discount applies for participants who wish to attend Module 2 for both SAMT and SAYT; discount applies to the second Module 2.
Upon completion of SAT Modules 1 and 2 students will be given free access the Karen’s Structural Alignment Yoga Therapy Online Course.

Learning Objectives:

The participant will experience a therapeutic yoga/exercise practice each morning designed to complement the material taught in the program.
The participant will gain knowledge of the biomechanically therapeutic Universal Principles of Alignment™
The participant will learn what is Optimal Blueprint and the Rubber Band effect
The participant will learn effective therapeutic touch techniques for hands-on adjustments (both programs).
The participant will learn postural assessment for each segment of the body.
The participant will gain principles and techniques for healing respective injuries and pain, postures to strengthen, stabilize, and increase mobility, and basic/essential hands-on adjustments, for each segment of the body.
The participant will be versed in how to conduct client interviews for Structural Alignment Therapy.
The participant will gain experience in techniques and exercises for self-maintenance programs for your clients.
SAYT Program only:
- The participant will be proficient in applying exercises and yoga postures for healing respective injuries and pain, for each segment of the body.
SAMT Program only:
- The participant will proficient in applying hands-on adjustments for healing respective injuries and pain, for each segment of the body.
- The participant will understand essential principles of therapeutics for a wide range of manual techniques.

Daily Schedule:

Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday 9 am to 4 pm
There will be breaks periodically throughout the day and a lunch break mid-way.

Program Format/Hours:

Total 32 Program Hours
Certification involves completing a research assignment and documenting 1 client case-study. This is to be done outside of class time.
A certificate for Level 1 is awarded upon completion of the above. Upon completion of the Level 1 program students are eligible to advance to the Structural Alignment Therapy Level 2.

Prerequisite: Experience in yoga/fitness and/or bodywork is recommended.

Resources & Text:

Student Course Manual is included in tuition.
Additional text: Netters Atlas of Human Anatomy.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle

STRUCTURAL ALIGNMENT THERAPY LEVELS 2 and 3

Learning Objectives:

The participant will experience a morning meditation and movement practice each day designed to complement the material and theme covered that day.
The participant will gain knowledge of the advanced functional anatomy of the lower limbs, pelvis and spine, spine and torso, upper limbs, head and neck, biomechanics, and physiology
The participant will learn refinements and advanced therapeutic alignment principles and techniques for yoga (SAYT) or manual (SAMT) adjustments
The participant will learn the procedures for medical history and intake forms
The participant will learn modifications and contraindications for common orthopedic and medical conditions, and surgeries
The participant will expand and refine their understanding of principles of therapeutics.

Topics Covered:

Advanced anatomy and biomechanics for specific conditions, prevention and recovery of injuries
Essential physiology for manual / yoga therapy
Advanced therapeutic yoga or manual-adjustments to address different conditions and issues of the lower limbs, pelvis and spine, spine and torso, upper limbs, head and neck
Modifications and contraindications for common orthopedic and medical conditions, and surgeries
Medical history, intake and waiver forms
SAYT Program only: Client/condition-specific yoga postures and specific exercises to strengthen, stabilize, and increase mobility, for different conditions, to maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, and/or relieve pain.
SAMT Program only: Client/condition-specific therapeutic manual-adjustments to maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, and/or relieve pain.
Last day of Level 2 and 3: Written Review / Quiz and presentation of assignment.

Format/Schedule per each Level 2 and 3:

A certificate for each Level 2 and 3 is awarded upon satisfactory completion.

Prerequisite: Level 1 must be completed prior to Level 2. Level 2 must be completed prior to Level 3.