Q: What will I learn from taking a course?
A: Our Myofascial Release courses are designed to introduce you to techniques which can help you treat difficult cases with chronic or deep-seated pain. We guarantee you will be able to use MFR immediately in your practice with confidence and success.
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Q: How large are the classes and how many instructors are there?
A: On average, there are 18 to 24 students in a class. Our instructors frequently work with assistant instructors to enhance participants' learning experience. Classes are kept small so you have lots of opportunity to ask questions and receive one-on-one instruction.
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Q: What are the hours of your courses?
A: Most of our courses are two days in length and provide 14 hours of instruction. They are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (both days). However, we generally finish up earlier each day - more like 5 p.m. We allow until 6 p.m., depending on the speed of the group and the number of questions. Our one-day courses are also scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and provide 7 hours of instruction.
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Q: How much hands-on work is there? How much theory?
A: About 95% of the course is devoted to hands-on work. Emphasis is put on practical clinical application of MFR. The instructor starts with a short lecture (about a half-hour) to go over anatomy and theory related to the work, and then gets right into demonstration and practice time during the first morning. Participants interested in learning more about the science behind MFR will enjoy the extensive list of resources at the back of our course manuals.
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Q: Does Jenings Training & Treatment Centre award certificates?
A: Yes. You will receive a certificate at the end of the course, provided you have completed all of the required hours of instruction.
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Q: Have your courses been approved for CEUs (continuing education units)?
A: Yes! All of our courses have been approved for CEUs by massage therapists' associations across Canada, as well as the AMTA and the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in the United States (Category A).
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Q: How is Myofascial Release different from Swedish massage?
A: The focus of the work is to release restrictions within the fascia, or connective tissue, which envelops the muscles, bones, ligaments, and organs. Rather than focusing on specific muscles and their origins and insertions, MFR requires you to shift your thinking to see the body in terms of the interconnecting fascial planes. MFR requires no oil and is very slow. The actual strokes are quite different because you are molding into the tissue to grab and move fascia, rather than working only muscle.
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Q: What is the difference between the Jenings Method of Myofascial Release and other styles of Myofascial Release?
A: The main difference is in approach. Some MFR work is primarily static, which means that it involves a lot of holding and stretching to release the tissue. While the Jenings Method of MFR incorporates some static release, it focuses more on active, or direct, MFR techniques. In active work, the therapist goes directly into the tissue to move it to a better anatomical position and release restrictions that way.
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Q: What is the difference between the Jenings Method of Myofascial Release and RolfingĻ?
A: Rolfing is a system of fascial manipulation developed by Dr. Ida Rolf. While Barry Jenings has studied the work of Dr. Ida Rolf through advanced training in the non-formalistic approach to the ten-step program with Dr. Michael Shea, Certified Advanced Rolfer, our courses do not teach Rolfing and are neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the Rolf Institute. The Jenings Method of Myofascial Release is similar to Rolfing in that both styles use techniques called myofascial release. They also share the same goal -- to improve clients' posture and body functioning, as well as relieve their pain. The primary difference between the two styles of work is the investment involved in learning each. The Myofascial Release techniques we teach are just as effective as other styles, but can be learned at a fraction of the cost and time.
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Q: What are your instructors' qualifications?
A: All of our instructors have completed a recognized 2,200-hour massage therapy program and have studied the Jenings Method of Myofascial Release in our intensive 300-hour instructor training program, which is taught by Barry Jenings. Teaching more than 40 seminars per year, our instructors are approachable, respectful and motivating, thus ensuring the highest quality seminar experience for participants. When you register for one of our courses, you will receive a detailed bio on the course instructor with your confirmation letter.
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