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Arnold Askew, LMT, GCFP
Therapist - Speaker - Instructor
"There is always room to be healthier and more comfortable, even in the midst of a chaotic and stressful world."
Arnold Askew, LMT, GCFPÂ teaches continuing education courses to help massage therapists and bodywork practitioners better understand and address the issues of chronic pain through Somatic therapy. He also provides seminars and additional training for those who want to learn and implement the principles and techniques of Somatic Therapy in their practices. In addition to continuing education, Arnold continues to provide Somatic Therapy to patients at his Northport, Alabama practice, as well as online movement courses for those interested in learning more about how Somatic therapy can help them improve their posture, mobility, and alleviate chronic pain issues.Â
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Arnold has more than 30 years of bodywork and movement education. Â He was on staff at the Doleys Pain Clinic in Birmingham, AL from 1992 to 2009, teaching movement classes and seeing patients individually. During that time, he co-founded and was senior instructor at Red Mountain Institute for the Healing Arts, where he taught Neuromuscular Therapy, anatomy and pathology. Â Arnold, AL Lic. #8, is a past member of the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy and a founding member of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Board. For the past ten years, he has been studying the degenerative conditions and pain that are associated with aging. Â Â
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Arnold has extensive training in both manual and movement therapies and is Guild Certified in the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education.* Â The emphasis of his work is helping people experience improvements that spark their curiosity in how to reproduce these results independently. Â It is his strong belief that there is always room to be healthier and more comfortable, even in the midst of a chaotic and stressful world. When not at work, Arnold enjoys gardening with his wife Mary and their dog Lula.
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*The terms Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education, Functional Integration, Awareness Through Movement
Why Somatic Therapy?
This is an opportunity to enhance your skills and offer a more comprehensive approach to pain relief and improved mobility for your clients. By offering somatic therapy, you can attract a wider range of clients and differentiate yourself from other practitioners who may not offer this type of service.
Continuing education in somatic therapy is a great investment for massage therapists and other bodywork practitioners looking to enhance their skills and offer a more comprehensive approach to pain relief and improved mobility for their clients.
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Somatic therapy is a type of body-centered therapy that emphasizes the connection between the mind and body, using gentle movements, touch, and awareness to help individuals become more attuned to their bodies and their sensations. By taking a continuing education course in somatic therapy, you can learn how to integrate these techniques into your practice, empowering your clients to take control of their well-being and reclaim their lives.
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One of the key benefits of somatic therapy is that it addresses the root causes of pain and limited mobility, rather than just providing temporary relief. By becoming more aware of their movements and patterns of tension, individuals can make positive changes that lead to lasting relief from discomfort. This approach not only provides more effective pain relief for clients, but also enhances the overall effectiveness of the therapist's practice.
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Learning Somatic therapy techniques can also expand your repertoire of techniques and add value to your practice. It is a safe and non-invasive approach to pain relief, making it an ideal choice for clients who are looking for a natural and holistic solution to their discomfort. By offering somatic therapy, you can attract a wider range of clients and differentiate yourself from other practitioners who may not offer this type of service.
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Somatic therapy can also help you develop a deeper understanding of your clients' needs and provide a more personalized approach to care. By learning how to use touch and movement to address the specific needs of each client, you can tailor their practice to the unique needs of each individual, leading to more effective and satisfying outcomes.
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This is an opportunity to enhance your skills and offer a more comprehensive approach to pain relief and improved mobility for your clients. By learning how to integrate somatic therapy techniques into your practice, you can help your clients take control of their well-being and enjoy a more fulfilling and pain-free life.
Lasting Relief From Discomfort
Somatic Therapy addresses the root causes of pain and limited mobility, rather than just providing temporary relief. By becoming more aware of their movements and patterns of tension, individuals can make positive changes that lead to lasting relief from discomfort. This approach not only provides more effective pain relief for clients, but also enhances the overall effectiveness of the therapist's practice.
Benefits of Somatic Therapy
Chronic pain and limited mobility can make you feel trapped and powerless. Traditional approaches only offer temporary relief, leaving you feeling discouraged and searching for a solution that will truly make a difference. Somatic therapy offers a comprehensive and effective approach to alleviating pain and limited mobility.Â
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Somatic Solutions is a hands-on and movement-based therapy that is about solving problems. Whether it’s debilitating pain, poor mobility, balance issues, or not performing at your best, finding the path to recovery is essential. Somatic Solutions is about reclaiming your health and vitality for life. The success of the work is hinged on awareness and movement re-education. When we learn how we move, we can choose how we move. Take a continuing education course, or bring the course to your city and start offering the following benefits to your community:
Pain Relief
Expanded Breathing
Increased Flexibility and Strength
Ease of Movement
Reduced Stress
Improved Athletic Performance
Improved Posture
Rehabilitation
Increased Body Awareness
Testimonials
"Arnold’s work was a turning point for helping me get back function in my neck and shoulder. I highly recommend him as a therapist in cases of chronic musculoskeletal pain."
Ron P.
PhD
"Before I met Arnold I was in constant pain. He showed me how to understand my body and the patterns I had gotten into. He taught me how to respond in new ways. I am very grateful to him, first because the pain never came back, the bad headaches. Â And second, because he taught me how to care for myself at home. Thank you so much Arnold."
Nicole F.
Teacher / Mother
"He’s done more for my hip and balance than anyone. He knows what he’s doing."
Jack W.
Retired CEO
720 Energy Center Blvd. Suite 506 Northport, Alabama 35473
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