Fluidic approach to treatment of connective tissue with Jane Stark DO

This seminar challenges several of the commonly held paradigms regarding the understanding and treatment of fascial tissue. It will be demonstrated how fascial tissue cannot be easily elongated and that the fluid component within the fascial tissue is vital to the behaviour of its fibers. In particular, it focuses on the often overlooked, yet critically important, role of loose connective tissue in the regulation of the health of the body. Using a comprehensive theoretical approach and her practical experience with dissection and clinical practice, Jane explains, demonstrates, and supervises the practice of techniques applicable to connective tissue using a fluidic, rather than a fibrous, approach to its normalization.

Guided by principles, the twelve techniques taught and practiced in this course will allow the osteopath to treat the connective tissue anywhere within the musculoskeletal system, including the pelvis, thorax, cervical regions, the shoulders, extremities, and even the face. A specific technique for the inguinal ligament is an eye-opener to power of a fluidic approach. Each technique hast the potential to provide a global effect, with the ultimate intent of improving posture and thoracic breathing. It will also be discovered that treating the loose connective tissue through the medium of fluid does oftentimes reveals a patient’s emotional landscape.