12/08/2024
Workshop for anyone who wants to access better movement and FITTER FEET! Join Christina Polnyj and Nathalie Fossé for an educative -and fun- workshop about the feet. We’ll discuss evolution, anatomy, neurology, we’ll practice chi kung, feet strengthening exercises, and play with aromatherapy to improve movement.
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Free the Feet
Walk with us on this multi-layered exploration of the human foot through the lens of evolution and neurology. In this workshop, learn how the structure and function of our feet continually adapt for better or worse.
Price: $375.00 or $335 Early registration discount up to 1 month prior (January 9, 2025)
Dates: February, 8 & 9 2025
Length: 2 days (18 CE Hours Live and Relevant to Massage)
Time: 9a.m. to 6p.m. Location: NW Gainesville 32653. More details at time of registration.
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Understand how the feet are the product of the continuous adaption to their environment.
Acquire basic neurology knowledge and understand the “use it or lose it” concept
Learn drills to intentionally stimulate the body brain maps to make the feet smarter, improve gait and balance
Deepen your awareness through chi kung exercises for simple daily practice and selfcare
Practice acupressure, hands on techniques for sensory stimulation and joint mobilization
Explore therapeutic uses of essential oils for foot care and boost neural activity
Increase confidence with blending a variety of modalities in your practice
Relearn living barefoot to free your feet Have fun with your swag bag tools
No massage experience necessary
18 Florida CE hrs for massage therapists. Live & relevant to massage therapy
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Christina Polnyj is a teacher, aromatherapist and massage therapist in private practice in Gainesville, Florida. Since 1993 she has been teaching classes in bodywork, aromatherapy and chi kung to massage therapists and other health care professionals, as well as the general public. More recently she has also been instructing students in the art of simple and joyful, flavorful cooking. She is deeply passionate about food, aromatherapy, bodywork, chi kung and yoga and she brings this passion to her workshops and seminars. She also is a consultant, providing people with the solutions and the necessary skills for using essential oils, food, chi kung and bodywork in both the home and professional environments. She founded Essential Education International in 2008.
Nathalie Fossé is a licensed massage therapist, and who has been in practice in Gainesville, FL since 2003, under Fossé Restorative Therapy. She holds a degree in Material Sciences-Chemistry. She has studied various massage therapy techniques from myofascial release to visceral manipulations, trigger points, orthobionomy, craniosacral therapy, sports massage as well as applied neuroanatomy. Nathalie has also trained as a yoga instructor, personal trainer.
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