ACOM Content
Here's a link to a password-protected blog featuring content for the ACOM courses starting in December 2010 in Port Townsend. Richard will start posting content after the first class module. ACOM content blog
Handouts
• Fascia Research Congress – selected notes from Amsterdam 2009, prepared for Massage Therapy Research Conference, in Seattle, 2010: Download Massage Therapy Research Conference - May 2010
• TMJ Homecare - Client flyer: Download TMJ Homecare
• Intraoral Work - article: Download Intraoral Essay
• Cranial Chart Note: Download Cranial Chart Note
Books (more to come!)
Anatomy Atlases:
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: in 3 volumes, paperback version is very affordable ($60/volume). glorious!
Human Anatomy Books, published by Elsevier
For Intraoral Work:
Essential Level:
- Thomas Myers, Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians, 2nd Edition, 2009
- Milne, Hugh, Heart of Listening: A Visionary Approach to Craniosacral Work, 1998.
- Chaitow, Leon & DeLany, Judith, Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, 2000.
- Lowe, Whitney, Massage for Orthopedic Conditions, 2002
- Upledger, John, Craniosacral Therapy, 1983
Advanced Level:
- Hugh Milne, DO, Heart of Listening: A Visionary Approach to Craniosacral Work, 1998.
- Jean-Pierre Barral, DO & Alain Crobier, DO, Trauma, 1999.
- Alain Gehin, DO, Atlas of Manipulative Techniques for the Cranium & Face, 1985
- Torsten Liem, DO, Cranial Osteopathy – Principles and Practice, 2004
- McMinn, Hutchings & Logan, Color Atlas of Head and Neck Anatomy, 1981
- John Smith, Structural Bodywork, 2005.
DVDs
Anatomy:
- Robert Acland, Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy, 6 DVD set: beautiful, clear depiction of standard anatomical approach (not much fascia, but lovely dissections and multiple views). (Amazon, medical bookstores, etc.)
- Gil Hedley, Integral Anatomy Series, 4 DVD set: lovely dissections of unpreserved specimens, from a bodyworker's perspective. www.gilhedley.com
- Tom Myers, Anatomy Trains Revealed, 3 DVD set: new footage from fresh tissue dissection to trace the fascial meridians. www.anatomytrains.com
- Primal Pictures & Anatomy Trains CD-ROM: versatile program gives all muscles, origins/insertions, enervation, synergists/antagonists. This specialized program also cross-references to Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains. www.anatomytrains.com
Current Research:
- Fascia Research Congress, Boston, 2007 – www.fasciaresearchcongress.org
- Fascia Research Congress, Amsterdam, 2009 – www.fasciaresearchcongress.org
- Robert Schleip, The Nature of Fascia, 2008 – www.ultimatemassagesolutions.uk
- Steven Levin, Bio-tensegrity and Dynamic Anatomy, 2005 – www.biotensegrity.com
- Dr. JC Guimberteau, Strolling Under the Skin, 2009: new in vivo images of fascial layers and their hydraulic, fractal architecture – www.anatomytrains.com
Technique:
- Anatomy Trains: a series of DVDs are available covering the AT theory and manual applications throughout the body. www.anatomytrains.com
- BodyReading: Tom Myers' take on visual assessment and treatment strategies. Nicely produced; covers standing, sitting and walking in a thorough and engaging way - making good use of digital technologies. www.anatomytrains.com
Supplies
Bach Rescue Remedy Cream – Lauren's favorite 'lubricant' for fascial work, precisely because it doesn't lubricate as much as it increases tack; in my experience, the herbal remedy also helps client's tissue receive vigorous work without bruising and it soothes my hands too! Available in single tubes through many health food stores, but you can buy in bulk on line, or at Waking Life (a local Seattle massage supply store: www.wakinglifemassage.com).
Tennis balls, large and small: for self-care stretching the plantar fascia, iliopsoas, IT band, etc., these balls are great – inexpensive and easy to use. We get ours in bulk through Pet Edge: www.petedge.com.
Foot reflexology balls: these are getting harder to find. They are solid and quite dense (not to be confused with the prickly, softer balls that are so popular right now); they are great, when used judiciously, for stretching the soles of the feet while standing. Waking Life Massage & Supply carries them: www.wakinglifemassage.com.
Gloves (latex, non-latex, finger cots) - available through a variety of medical suppliers; it's good to shop around for any special deals. Usually you have to buy in bulk (at least a case of boxes - 12) to get the low prices:
- www.medplus.usa.com
- www.mountainside-medical.com
- www.qualitymedicalsupplies.com
Corks (for TMJ self-care) - available through home brewing companies, locally and on the net. It's nice to get natural corks, and keep them in a dry, scent free place.
- www.homebrewit.com
- www.beer-wine.com
- www.brewerylane.com
Skull Models or charts can be an invaluable support when talking with clients about their condition (general: www.anatomicalchart.com) For models that are more rare (real bone, children, animal), take a look at Skulls Unlimited: www.skullsunlimited.com.
