Gary is an National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Provider.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) can be given for the following bodywork modalities: Deep Tissue Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Sports Massage.

In addition, CEU approved workshops are offered, which integrate several modalities to treat a region - such as "Clinical Treatment of Neck Pain" and "Clinical Treatment of Low Back Pain."

Individual or small group classes can be arranged and CEU's awarded.

An approved provider of continuing education for bodyworkers (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork), Gary has taught palpation skills and bodywork to thousands of students. He has a background in nursing, and served on the faculty of Heartwood Institute for more than 14 years.

Gary's years of teaching both clinical bodywork and human sciences enable him to offer his students an in-depth, yet highly practical education. He is known for his sense of humor, his talent in conveying subtle palpation skills, and his ability to present complex subjects in ways that can be easily grasped.

In addition to his own workshops, he also offers workshops at Massage Therapy Institute in Davis CA, Beyond Massage in Aspen CO, and the Ashland Institute of Massage in Ashland OR.

Gary serves on the faculty of the Ashland Institute of Massage, where he teaches kinesiology, anatomy & physiology, pathology and myofascial release.

Gary's chief interest is reducing chronic pain. To that end he teaches his students the underlying causes of familiar conditions such as: sciatica, low-back pain, neck pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, and thoracic outlet syndrome--as well as effective routines for treatment.

He strongly emphasizes relevant anatomy, body mechanics that protect therapists and make bodywork more effectual, and related exercise therapy that helps clients to help themselves.

UNSOLICITED EMAIL COMMENTS.

"I am always thankful for all that you taught me. Every one of my new clients has booked another session. I think your teaching is a reason why I am successful." D. M. Alaska

"You are a great teacher and your techniques really work. One of my clients, who had stopped golfing due to sharp pain and was threatened with a hip replacement, was out golfing 18 holes after two sessions." R. K. Willits

"I use what I learned in your deep tissue class all the time at the physical therapists office where I work.It's made a huge difference in my practice." J. M. Los Angeles

"My wrists are hurting less. I'm getting good feedback from clients and from other therapists." A. K. Hawaii

"A woman I've traded with for years was very impressed with the session I gave her after coming back from your class." C. S. Northern California

"Just want you to know that I think about you and the many things that you taught me almost every day." T. K. Chicago

"I am receiving great response from my clients!" C.W. Mammoth Lake

"I really enjoyed your workshop and shall be eternally grateful for the body mechanics." M. R. Mendocino

"Thank you for an amazing intensive, I learned so much.My clients have been enjoying my new abilities to find just where it hurts." K.O. Sonoma

"I pretty much exclusively practice what you taught in the intensives - they were the most influential experiences I had in the way I think about and approach bodywork." V.J. Virginia

Current workshop schedule below.
You may also invite gary to teach classes in your area.

Personal Bodywork Instruction and Tutoring is also available for small groups.
$40 Per Hour ($20/hr per student for 2; $10/hr per student for 4)
Find some friends and we'll arrange private classes of two hours or more.
Possible topics include:

Trigger Point Therapy: Locating, palpating, and treating

Deep Tissue: Confident use of ulna, elbow, fists & knuckles

Body Mechanics: Less effort with better results

Palpation: Whether it's specific muscles, or trigger points using your elbow

Clinical Sports Massage: Conditions treated with cross-fiber, pin & stretch, etc.

Connective Tissue Massage: Myofascial release in the Rolfing tradition

Instruction on specific conditions (CTS, TOS, Sciatica) or regions (low back, butt, shoulder) may be spread out over several sessions.

1 Hour 39 Minutes
Price: $29.00 (plus $3.00 shipping & packaging)
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View a one minute introduction or a nine-minute clip on myofascial release.

In this DVD Gary demonstrates his integrated approach to treating muscles and fascia of the upper limbs, shoulder and chest. He draws from various techniques, including trigger point therapy, deep tissue, myofascial release, and use of massage tools. His low-table, low-stress body mechanics, and use of massage tools, protect both the therapist and the client. Included in this DVD:

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Chest, Shoulder Girdle, Arm, Forearm, and Hand

DEEP TISSUE/NMT
Pectoralis Major & Minor, Deltoid, Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Subclavius, Coracobrachialis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis, Biceps Tendons, Triceps, Brachialis, Pronator teres, Supinator, Flexors & Extensors of the Wrist and Hand

MASSAGE TOOLS (P-Ball, T-Bars)
The Rotator Cuff Tendons, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Deltoid, Forearm Muscles and their Tendons, Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand

PIN & STRETCH
Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps Brachii, The Forearm Muscles

DVD can be played worldwide, in any region

75 Minutes
Price: $29.00 (plus $3.00 shipping & packaging)
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View a one minute introduction or a six-minute clip on treating quadratus lumborum.

In this DVD Gary demonstrates his integrated approach to treating the spine, SI joint and fascia of the upper torso. He draws from various techniques, including trigger point therapy, deep tissue, myofascial release, and use of the P-ball. His low-table, low-stress body mechanics, and use of massage tools, protect both the therapist and the client. Included in this DVD:

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
-Back, Gluteals, Ribcage, Chest, Shoulder, Abdomen

DEEP TISSUE/NMT
Erector Spinae, Transversospinalis, Serratus Posterior Inferior, Quadratus Lumborum, Iliacus, Psoas, Iliolumbar Ligaments

P-BALL (massage tool)
Erector Spinae, Multifidus, Quadratus Lumborum, Iliolumbar Ligaments, Sacroiliac Joint Ligaments

DVD can be played worldwide, in any region

84 Minutes
Price: $29.00 (plus $3.00 shipping & packaging)
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View a one minute introduction or a nine-minute clip on treating the anterior neck.

In this DVD Gary demonstrates his integrated approach to treating the anterior & posterior neck, the TMJ, and fascia of the cervical region. He draws from various techniques, including trigger point therapy, deep tissue, myofascial release, and use of the P-ball. A side-lying approach, low-stress body mechanics, and use of massage tools, protect both the therapist and the client. This DVD complements Gary's workshop on the same subject.
Included in this DVD:
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
-Anterior & Lateral Neck, Pecs and Trapezius

DEEP TISSUE/NMT
-Suboccipitals, Splenius, Semispinalis, Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Erector Spinae, SCM, Hyoid Muscles, Longus Colli & Capitis, Scalenes, Digastric, Stylomandibular Ligament

P-BALL
-Thoracic & Cervical Lamina Groove, the Suboccipitals, Multifidus

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL TMJ
-Masseter, Temporalis, Medial & Lateral Pterygoid

DVD can be played worldwide, in any region