SMA Study Evening with 

Rachel Fairweather

Thursday 18^th April
**18:00 Start Time**

Myofascial Release for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndrome

Content: the presentation will cover Myofascial Release for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndrome

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome can both be frustrating conditions for the bodyworker. Endless symptoms such as constant pain, fatigue, “fibro-fog”, digestive problems, sensitivity to light and noise (to name but a few) can be overwhelming for both practitioner and client. Traditional bodywork techniques and some aspects of fascial practice can also often leave the client in more pain after treatment.

This dynamic online presentation outlines a clear theoretical model for safely treating fibromyalgia with your existing toolbox of manual therapy or movement techniques. You will learn:

• A theoretical understanding of etiology of these conditions
• An understanding of treatment planning and managing client expectations
• An understanding of relevant technical terms including central sensitisation, nervous system “wind up” and the biopsychosocial model
• How to adapt your existing hands on or movement techniques for working with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
• Self care techniques and approaches

Biography: 

Rachel Fairweather BA (Hons), CQSW LMT AOS is a licensed massage therapist (LMT) and the co-director and founder of the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage Training. She has been teaching and practising massage for over 20 years. She is also a Psychology graduate and has a certificate of qualification in social work (CQSW) with a keen interest in mind-body approaches to health.

Rachel has an Associate Degree in advanced massage from the New York College for Holistic Health and Education, where she gained awards for both academic and clinical excellence (Associate in Occupational Studies [AOS]). She has trained extensively in Eastern and Western bodywork including medical massage, craniosacral, myofascial, structural integration (KMI) trigger point therapy, Thai massage, Amma therapy, sports massage, visceral manipulation, and neuromuscular techniques.

Rachel writes regularly for several massage and complementary health magazines and is author of an upcoming book on advanced massage approaches to be published next year by Handspring Publishing. She is a sought-after guest lecturer for several institutions including McTimoney College of Chiropractic, CPDO (Centre for Professional Development of Osteopaths), and numerous massage schools in the UK and USA. She has also been the recipient for 2 years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field.

Yvonne Blake SMA Chair	Rachel Fairweather Jing Institute of Massage and Complementary Medicine

Closing remarks/notices Yvonne Blake

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