Join us through the month of April as we celebrate the 300 plus massage therapists and bodyworkers who’ve achieved the highest levels of proficiency in Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques and have earned Erik Dalton’s prestigious Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT) certification!
In Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques we use several manual methods that lubricate joints and soft tissue by generating warmth in the tissue and rolling fascial sacs across associated structures. Some of these methods restore capsular flexibility, enhance joint play, and encourage pain-free range of motion. Others stimulate muscle spindles to turn on weak muscles and improve their firing patterns.
The zygapophyseal joints are a crucial component of the human vertebral column, contributing to its stability, flexibility, and load-bearing capabilities. Learn two techniques that improve Z joint function.
Undulation is the bi-directional lateral flexion of the spine observed in reptiles and humans. The intent of undulation is to reawaken the brain-body connection by inducing smooth, rhythmic motion through all spinal segments. This undulating mobilization technique is a valuable tool to use with your clients. Click here to watch a video and learn more.
Few lives have intertwined artistic creativity with scientific innovation as seamlessly as Erik Dalton’s. Renowned worldwide as the founder of Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT), Erik’s
In Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT), therapists use graded exposure (GE) stretches to improve flexibility and help clients engage with painful movement barriers. GE stretching reduces the anxiety associated with a particular movement pattern or situation.
Celebrating Our Newest MMT Graduates! 🎉 We’re excited to announce our latest group of certified Master Myoskeletal Therapists (MMTs)! As we approach the milestone of
Turning on weak muscles When our bodies are chronically injured or declining, one way of protecting ourselves is to tighten our muscular systems. Prolonged tightening
The moment the client is touched, brainwaves begin to change — for both client and therapist. (Learn more about cueing your clients into a calming brainwave state for positive outcomes)
https://vimeo.com/1026309936?share=copy Sometimes clients don’t tell us the whole story. Such was the case with Mark, a 39-year-old competitive cyclist referred by a local chiropractor. During
From Essential MAT Assessments course One of the primary functions of the tib-fib synovial joint is to help dissipate lower leg torsional stresses during
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