“I highly recommend any courses with John. I have seen my business grow and clients get great relief.” – Patricia
Direct-Indirect Technique™ (DIT)
What it is – How it Helps You Help Your Client
Direct-Indirect Technique™ (DIT) is a highly successful modality that combines effective myo-fascial, neuro-muscular, and cranial-sacral techniques into one cohesive toolbox of client-tested techniques that really work!
With DIT, you learn to use both deep ‘direct’ and gentle ‘indirect’ techniques to:
- Release tight muscles and interconnected fascia
- Lengthen restricted muscle fibers and fascial tissue
- Work as deep or light as you need to for each client
- Help clients experience long-lasting relief, better range of motion, and a better quality of life!
You will learn how to use both direct and indirect techniques in a systematic way to give your clients the immediate and long-term relief they need. You will see which techniques work best with different conditions and client types.
I’ve tested these techniques with many years of experience and more than 12,000 bodywork sessions. Along the way, I’ve successfully treated people with many painful conditions, including sciatica, fibromyalgia, migraines, knee problems, and much more.
This is not rocket science. You can do this, too! I’ve successfully taught these techniques to many therapists who quickly see that when their clients feel better, they are able to continue doing the activities they enjoy, and they tend to refer many more clients. Everyone benefits!
“Excellent experience. John has a natural talent for teaching in a way that is immediately understandable and inspiring.” ~ Quinn
DIT for Treating Upper Back Pain and Related Conditions
In this class, you will learn real tools for the upper back that you can use right away in your practice, maximizing the effectiveness of your massage technique while minimizing stress on your body. There is hardly a person on the planet that does not have upper or mid back pain and soreness at some point in their lives. We find people with extraordinarily tight muscles and fascia in this region every day!
With this class, you will practice a specific combination of myofascial, neuromuscular, deep tissue, and cranial-sacral techniques for relieving tight upper back muscles and fascia – a blend of deep and gentle techniques that are very effective when used together.
We will explore the muscle and fascial anatomy of the upper back, as well as common compensation patterns and trigger point referral patterns, and demonstrate how these can be relieved using these techniques.
Areas of focus include techniques for the rhomboids, mid & lower trapezius, erector spinae, deep rotators & multifidi, and other spinal muscles, serratus muscles, as well as the pectoral muscles, which often counterbalance upper back tightness.
So many things that we do these days encourage poor postural patterns. Our occupations, our activities, even our furniture often lead to back problems. We tune out all the soreness for awhile, until the time comes when we can’t ignore it any longer. These DIT techniques are very effective at relieving clients’ sore backs, so that they feel better longer and are able to comfortably continue their jobs and activities.
The DIT-Upper-Back class can be taken on its own or combined with DIT-Legs and DIT-Low-Back for even greater results.
“In 25 years of education workshops and massage CEU classes this is the best experience I’ve ever had. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable.” ~ Linda
DIT to Effectively Relieve Low Back Pain
This class will focus on specific Direct and Indirect Techniques to relieve low back issues. You will learn how to use the DIT techniques to treat Low Back pain, hip and pelvis soreness, tight Quadratus Lumborum, medial rotators (Gluteus Medius, Minimus, and TFL), lateral rotators (Piriformis and the rest of the Deep 6), and the IlioPsoas muscles. You will identify and treat muscle and fascial compensation patterns – what pattern is presenting, and what’s the best technique to use.
Many clients with herniated discs, sciatica, and other low back and hip problems have benefited from these techniques. Nearly all experience profound relief. Some have been able to avoid more invasive treatments, including surgery, and return to the activities and work they love.
In this class, you will learn real tools for the low back that you can use right away in your practice to maximize the effectiveness of your work while minimizing stress on your body. DIT for low back combines effective myofascial, neuromuscular, and cranial-sacral techniques to relieve tight muscles and fascia. You will learn both deep and gentle DIT techniques that work very well together.
In addition, we will explore the muscle and fascial anatomy of the low back, common compensation patterns, and trigger point referral patterns, demonstrating how these can be relieved using DIT techniques.
“If you have not taken one of John Ray’s CEU’s then you are missing out. Excellent instructor and lots of great techniques. I took DIT for legs, hips, and back, and I absolutely LOVED the class. I have used it in every massage since.” ~ Crystal
The DIT-Low Back class can be taken on its own or combined with DIT-Legs and DIT-Upper Back for even greater results.
DIT for Treating Leg, Knee, & Foot Pain
Hands-On Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques
Direct-Indirect Technique™ for the Legs, Knees, and Feet is a powerful therapeutic modality that facilitates the release of painful muscular and fascial restrictions that develop over time due to injuries, poor posture, repetitive movement patterns, and stress.
In this class, you will learn real tools for the legs, knees and feet that you can use right away in your practice, maximizing the effectiveness of your massage technique while minimizing stress on your body.
We will focus on the Leg and Foot muscles, including the Quadriceps, Hamstrings, the TFL and IT Band, Gastrocnemius/Soleus, Anterior & Posterior Tibialis, as well as other muscles, tendons, and fascial structures. You will also learn how to relieve knee pain, plantar fascitis, and more.
You will practice a specific combination of myofascial, neuromuscular, deep tissue, and cranial-sacral techniques for relieving tight leg, knee and foot muscles and fascia – a blend of deep and gentle techniques that are very effective when used together.
We will explore the muscle and fascial anatomy of the legs, knees and feet, as well as common compensation patterns and trigger point referral patterns, and demonstrate how these can be relieved using these techniques. We will look at which leg, knee and feet conditions can benefit from the use of these techniques and which conditions are contraindicated.
Since several leg muscles attach to the pelvic bones, tightness or weakness in these muscles and tendons is often involved in low back pain patterns. Thus, it’s highly beneficial to take the DIT-Legs class along with the DIT-Low Back and Upper Back classes.
“This was my third set of CEUs with John and his are easily the best CEUs I’ve taken. When I leave his CEUs I am able to immediately incorporate what I’ve learned into client body work. His presentation and professional presence help make his classes fun as well as instructive.” ~ Sidney
Direct-Indirect Body Dynamics Mastery
Keeping the Therapist Healthy, Happy, and Ready for More Bodywork
In this class, you will learn practical tools you can use to maximize the success of your massage technique while minimizing stress on your body. This will allow you to keep doing the work you love for many years to come, while continuing to offer high-quality massages to your clients, and getting the most out of your investment in massage school and beyond.
You will practice specific, fun techniques to protect your thumbs, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, back, hips, and legs during massage work. You will accomplish this while increasing your body awareness, moving more freely, and minimizing tension, leading to more effective sessions and happier clients.
We will look at the anatomy of specific joints, muscles, and other structures as they relate to massage work, especially with regard to repetitive movement, overuse of certain muscles, and tension. You will learn effective ways to stay in touch with your client’s needs and give an excellent massage, while protecting your body and your livelihood.
Direct-Indirect Body Dynamics helps you become more aware of your own body at work, so that you can move more freely, minimize tension, and maintain your awareness of the client, leading to more effective sessions and happier clients. This also enables you to maintain your own strength and flexibility and continue being able to do bodywork and benefiting clients for as long as you want to.
“I have been doing massage almost 16 years and have developed new onset of wrist and forearm pain.This class gave me the comfort of knowing I can make it better and continue on for many more years.” ~ Dana
- All Ray of Light Training Live Classes are approved for Continuing Education credit by the NCBTMB and the AR Department of Health. They are also listed and accepted through CE Broker.
- All Ray of Light Training Online Courses and DVDs are approved by the NCBTMB and listed with CE Broker. Check with your state board or regulatory authority to determine if you can use these CEUs for licensing or certification purposes.
- For Online Courses and DVDs, you can receive a CEU certificate for this course or DVD by watching the videos and passing the test. Instructions are included upon purchase. Only the original purchaser of the course or DVD is eligible to obtain CEUs by taking the test.
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