Easy Care for the Pelvic Floor
Original price was: $250.00.$190.00Current price is: $190.00.
Everybody knows how to build the biceps, whether we do it or not. When it comes to the pelvic floor, though, it’s more confusing. We can’t see it, we normally don’t touch it much, and it’s an intimate area of the body.
You can definitely learn to improve the function of your pelvic floor, and if you’re a bodyworker, you can learn to work on it safely and effectively.
In this class, Dr. George Russell, DC, will lead the topic of approaching the anatomy of this area as a whole, and will teach you new techniques to use when your tried-and-true ones no longer create the outcomes your client needs.
Come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing that you feel comfortable moving in, including pants with a soft waistband, and bring two sheets and a pillowcase with you.
To register, click the yellow “ADD TO CART” button below to reserve your spot before the registration window closes.
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