Roll Model® Method Practitioner Training: A 16-hour Immersive Self Myofascial Massage Certification Training

This course teaches evidence based self-myofascial release (self-massage) principles and practices to enhance mobility, reduce stress, transform pain, and build body awareness. It prepares you to program SMFR rollouts for individuals, groups, and special populations.

 

Training Overview

Integrate the power of soft-tool science for yourself and your clients using the Roll Model® Method Therapy Balls. Explore pain-erasing, mobility-enhancing self-myofascial release techniques throughout the body. Systematically tour best practices for each part of the body and differentiate applications for a variety of clientele.

 

• Refine your anatomical fluency of bony landmarks, muscular attachments, and the fascial seam-system

• Learn the art and science of crafting test/retest scenarios to provide instant feedback of improved function or reduced pain

• Improve classroom demonstration of Therapy Ball techniques with innovative sequences for all levels of student ability

• Hands-off massage: provide touch averse clients with an empowered method using low cost, accessible tools to approach their self-care.

• Integrate science with best practices: translate new fascia evidence into exploratory application for therapy and performance using the Roll Model Therapy Balls.

• Discover body blind spots: identify and relieve areas of neglect to resolve chronic pain or movement restrictions.

Further breakdown of the 3 day course can be found here:

 

https://www.tuneupfitness.com/certification-trainings/roll-model-method

 

This module is open to all levels of student/educator/clinician. 

 

There is no prerequisite to attend. Note: Tuition includes a complete Roll Model Therapy Ball kit

 

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS COURSE (Included w/Registration)

• Roll Model® Starter Kit: 1 pair Yoga Tune Up® Balls, 1 pair Therapy Ball Plus, 1 ALPHA Ball, and 1 Coregeous® Ball

• Massage Therapy Full Body Online Video Program (Included with registration) REQUIRED READING & VIEWING

 

To be purchased by participant:

• The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body by Jill Miller (Amazon or TuneUpFitnesss.com )

• Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel (or other Anatomy book/App) (Amazon or TuneUpFitnesss.com )

 

• Understanding Fascia and the Benefits of Myofascial Release by Heather Longoria: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/blog/fascia-myofascial-release

 

 • Fascia Familiar: Connect with Your Fascial Body https://www.tuneupfitness.com/exercise-videos/search-filter?search=fascia&v=746723

 

CEC credits are available with the following professional organizations: ACSM, AFAA, NASM, IAYT, NPCP as well as Yoga Alliance.

 

Become a Certified Roll Model Method Practitioner:

Certification is not required to incorporate the therapy balls and techniques into your teaching/coaching toolbox. However, certification confers a number of benefits including:

 

• Use of the Roll Model name and branding in your class titles and descriptions.

• A listing on the Tune Up Fitness website and identified as a Roll Model Method

Practitioner

Certification requirements:

• Attend the Roll Model Method Practitioner Training

• Complete the online Roll Model Method correspondence course test based on Roll

Model Method book and Massage Therapy Instructional Program.

As a certified Roll Model Method Practitioner you will be recognised as having competency to comprehend and apply all fundamentals of RMM.

 

 

Module 1: Science of Rolling:

 

Amplify your personal embodiment and learn applicable fascia science, bony landmarks, myofascial junctions, and pain physiology. Master specialized ball rolling techniques that penetrate into common high-tension areas. You will learn 6 head-to-toe series, which target the rotator cuff, upper back, neck, jaw, hips, lower back, IT Band, calves, and feet.

 

TOPICS COVERED IN MODULE 1

 

• Scope of Practice
• Mindset
• Embodiment
• Technique Terms
• Check-In / Re-Check
• Six Rollout Sequences
• Modifications
• Bony Landmarks
• Science of Fascia
• Pain Science
• Contraindications/Cautions

 

 

 

Module 2: Ball Sequencing & Innovation

 

Provide a wide variety of soft-tissue self-care solutions for every client and condition while utilizing the four different sized Roll Model® Therapy Balls. Learn to effortlessly craft innovative rollouts and programs to differentiate your teaching for any individual or community.

 

TOPICS COVERED IN MODULE 2

 

• Presentation Optimization
• Mapping Strategies
• Bony Landmark Review
• Check-In/Re-Check Practicum
• Unique Cues
• Experiential teaching via group practicums
• Six New Sequences
• Crafting Programs for different communities, contexts & cultures

 

Hours in Brisbane, Australia:

Friday: 12:00-5:30pm

Saturday: 12:00-5:30pm

Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm