STRUCTURAL ALIGNMENT MANUAL THERAPIST - ADVANCED

Daily Schedule

 

7:00-8:30 AM Meditation, Do-In & Yoga

8:30-9:15 AM Breakfast

9:15 AM-12:30 PM Morning Session

12:30-1:15 Lunch

1:15-4:30 PM Afternoon Session

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Testimonials

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"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

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"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, 2011​

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“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, 2009​

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​"I must say firstly Karen, Thank-you for being a memorable mentor & teacher." Heather Clarke, Rehabilitation Therapist, 2013.

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“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, 2009​

 

 

Curriculum

 

SAMT Levels 2 and 3: Advanced Structural Alignment Manual Therapeutics 

 

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, techniques and manual adjustments

• The participant will learn the procedures for medical history, intake and waiver forms

• The participant will learn modifications and contraindications for common orthopedic and medical conditions, surgeries, and medical drugs

• 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 therapy

• Advanced therapeutic 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, surgeries, and medical drugs

• Medical history, intake and waiver forms

• Review (written exam on last day of Level 2 and 3) and presentations.  

 

Level 2: 90 Program Hours: 8 days/80 contact hours plus 10 hours practicum and home-study assignments.

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

 

Level 3: 90 Program Hours: 8 days/80 contact hours plus 10 hours practicum and home-study assignments.

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

 

 

Faculty​

 

• Karen Claffey, CAYT,​​ CYT, E-RYT-500 

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Tuition Fees in CAD including tax

 

Attend the Training in Person

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• Level 2 (8 days): $1250.00

• Level 3 (8 days): $1250.00

 

Tuition includes comprehensive training manual. 

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