Functional Anatomy of the Neck & Shoulder—Implications for Massage Therapy Planning

2-Day Intensive | 11–12 July 2025 | Massage Land, Tamworth | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Why Join This Course?

Chronic neck tension, shoulder impingement, headaches—massage clients present these issues every day. Under the guidance of Gillian Traise, Physiotherapist (M.App.Sc. Biomechanics) you’ll dive deep into the muscular-skeletal anatomy of the cervical and thoracic spine, posture mechanics, rotator-cuff testing, and evidence-based treatment planning.

✅ 14 face-to-face
✅ Hands-on demos & supervised practice
✅ Workbook + lifetime access to the course videos
✅ Limited to 10 therapists for real interaction

What You’ll Learn

Day 1 – Anatomy Foundations & Posture

• Cervical, thoracic & shoulder-girdle musculature

• Posture analysis and corrective massage techniques

• Core-stability drills you can pass on to clients

Day 2 – Assessment to Treatment

• Cervical ROM tests, headache triggers & brachial-plexus red flags

• Shoulder biomechanics, rotator-cuff screening & bursitis insights

• Build a step-by-step massage plan to restore shoulder range

A detailed workbook, cheat sheets, and video replay links are included so you can revisit every demo at your own pace.

Who Should Attend?

• Remedial massage & myotherapy practitioners

• Sports massage therapists & personal trainers

• Physios, osteos, chiropractors seeking a soft-tissue refresh

• Final-year massage students looking to boost confidence before graduating

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Questions? Email us at info@massageland.com.au or call 0466 900 470. We’re happy to help.

Instructor Profile – Gillian Traise:

With 40 years in physio (biomechanics, OH&S, education) plus Cert IV in Massage Therapy and Workplace Training, Gillian bridges hard science with practical massage wisdom. Her teaching style is clear, energetic, and laser-focused on skills you can implement Monday morning.