Delta Wave Massage

Course overview

Delta Wave Massage is designed to bring the body and mind into the delta relaxation state, which is the state when the brain waves slow to the delta frequency. It is during this deep state of relaxation that nearly all physical, emotional, and nervous system healing takes place. The results of this new form of soft tissue therapy has garnered the attention of the medical community, with endorsements from doctors in the chiropractic, physical therapy, and pain management fields, as well as the massage therapy profession, and sparking interest in research studies to learn more about its healing potential. Course Objectives *Explain the history behind the Delta Wave Massage and its importance in understanding the Delta Wave philosophy of massage. *Define subconscious costumes - understanding the subconscious tension that is layered into our muscles. *Develop the importance of listening, and how touch can be the most powerful and precise form of communicating with a person. *Examine the interconnection of the emotional, physical, and mental states of being. *Define defensive reflex - how and why this primal reaction is a key aspect of unconscious muscle firing Compare the approach that pain and fear vs. pleasure and trust have on a client's experience and overall therapeutic benefits received from the treatment. *Define the Delta Wave state, its healing aspects and various methods used to achieve Delta Wave activity. *Observe and perform strokes, limb "floating", and rocking that prepare a target area to receive tissue manipulation by releasing subconsciously held tension, then use relaxed hand techniques to address specific goals of the treatment. Awareness of the interconnection of fascia, the importance of connecting strokes, and the role of intention in the massage outcome will be studied. * Proper body mechanics will be taught to safely create a foundation in building your own Delta Wave treatment.