Facilitated Pathways Intervention - 1

Course overview

Facilitated Pathways Intervention -1 (FPI -1) is a 2-day workshop which presents the first level of this innovative soft-tissue manual therapy, which is effective in resolving focal and diffuse musculoskeletal pain throughout the body, whether the etiology is repetitive motion, trauma, or chronic pain from other causes. Students are introduced to CranioSomatic concepts, and how restrictions in superficial tissues with cranial innervation relate to neuromuscular dysfunctions throughout the body. Students learn to perform FPI, which is a manual release of superficial tissues of the head, neck and clavicle, utilizing specific physical myofascial-type techniques that are gentle, yet produce effective results throughout the body. FPI - Level 1 protocols cover treatment for universal facilitation patterns: these are the most common movements of the eyes, neck, wrists, and ankles. Ample hands-on time assures the opportunity to both give and receive all components of FPI Level 1. This protocol releases tensions in the neck, eyes, wrists and ankles, and also provides other systemic benefits. Some techniques from Applied Kinesiology are taught as assessment and evaluation tools. The course is designed to provide the skills needed to begin integrating these new techniques into clinical practice immediately after the workshop.