Training in Costa Rica
Join Dr. Ben Benjamin, a leading expert in therapeutic bodywork, for a comprehensive course in Active Isolated Stretching & Strengthening for the Lower Body in beautiful Costa Rica.
Learn.
Active Isolated Stretching & Strengthening (AIS), developed by kinesiologist Aaron Mattes, is a uniquely efficient and effective form of exercise therapy. Learning this modality will enhance your ability to treat and prevent injuries; help your clients feel younger and healthier; and work skillfully with degenerative neuromuscular conditions that don't respond to other forms of manual treatment. This intensive training will give you a solid foundation in the principles of AIS and the skills to apply them to the back, hips, legs, ankles, and feet. You'll learn to:
Assess the optimal range of motion for each joint
Maximize the flexibility of every major muscle in the lower body
Stretch with precision the proximal and distal aspects of the muscle separately
Take joints to their healthy maximum range of motion
Efficiently increase strength in perfect alignment
Use these techniques to speed recovery from injury
You'll leave the course fully prepared to use these techniques with your Monday morning clients.
Rest and renew.
All participants will be housed on-site at the tranquil Pura Vida Retreat and Spa, located on a gorgeous private mountaintop estate. Stay in your choice of accommodation, from a luxury tent to a deluxe private suite. Take a relaxing yoga class, indulge in a range of spa treatments, or take advantage of the swimming pool, hot tub, and Watsu pool — all with incredible views of the valley. With average temperatures of 70 to 80 degrees during the day and 50 to 65 degrees at night, this is the perfect location for a tropical winter getaway.
Play and explore.
For those who prefer more active pursuits, the spectacular Costa Rican landscape provides a wide range of options — from walking through waterfall gardens and hiking on a volcano to zip-lining and white water rafting. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the many natural wonders of this unique environment.
Schedule: The 24-hour training will take place over 4 days (6 hours each day). You will have the remainder of these days, plus two full free days, to spend however you would like — either at Pura Vida, on organized excursions, or out on your own.
Costs: The total cost for course tuition, lovely simple housing, delicious meals, and airport pickup is $1470. (Accommodation upgrades are also available.)
To register or get more information:
Call toll-free 866-331-7246 or 617-576-0777 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm Eastern Time).
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