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Intro to Passive Movement

PART OF MASSAGE MASTERY INSTITUTE'S passion to engage the autonomic nervous system

CREATED AND INSTRUCTED BY
JENNIFER CARLSON, LMT, BCTMB


In-Person Hands-Om
8 CEs
NCBTMB Approved

Course Date/Time

Sunday
December 6th, 2026
9am to 5pm

Location

NJ School of Massage
216 Main St #1
Toms River, NJ 08753

Overview

This course is Part 1 of our Mastering CT Series. It pairs with "Advanced Passive Movement Techniques" and "Mastering Passive Movement Techniques" for the Passive Movement Mastering Pathway.

Working with this series of techniques allows the MT to better palpate joint integrity and remove unnecessary muscle tension. In some cases, where muscle tension can turn into a pattern of holding, PM techniques provides sensory stimulation deep within the joint which helps reduce subconscious muscle guarding.

This course will review the structure of synovial joints, reflexive responses to proprioceptive stimulation, describe passive movement techniques, display how to use them, and discuss how to organize them within a practice sequence. There will be a review of the cautions and contraindications. We will discuss the expected outcomes and the evidence that proves these outcomes related to body structure and function. 
This course provides the perfect balance of lecture and hands-on practice. Learners will gain the skills to become adept in utilizing passive movement techniques to gently unwind fascial restrictions, increase the mind-body perception of joint integrity, balance the ANS, and decrease resting muscle tension.
The first portion of the course involves a discussion of the use and application of techniques, all expected outcomes of practice, the evidence behind the practice, cautions, and CIs. The second portion of the course provides learners with a practical approach which will instill confidence while working with various forms of passive movement.
Coaching on technical application and proper body mechanics is major part of Jennifer Carlson's wheelhouse. You can be sure that you are in good hands with Jen and will be guided in the right direction for a successful and lengthy career.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe how the massage techniques in this category affect different types of tissues.
  • Describe each massage technique in terms of the contact surface, pressure, tissues engaged, amplitude, direction, and rate.
  • Demonstrate how to perform each massage technique and how to apply it in the context of a practice sequence.
  • Speculate about the mechanisms by which massage techniques achieve their effects.
  • Describe the outcomes of care, indications, contraindications, and common uses associated with each massage technique.

Testimonials

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