the Art (& a little Science) of Muscle Energy Techniques

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a form of manual therapy with its origins in Osteopathy. Learn to address acute and chronic issues through a range of MET protocols using active client engagement of tissues in precise directions against a variety of therapist (your) counterforce (isometric, concentric and eccentric).

A series of three-weekend workshops for bodyworkers of all kinds

Part 1: Fundamentals of MET

An introduction to the core principles underpinning MET and the application of two key protocols, Post-Isometric-Relaxation (PIR) and Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) to the superficial tissues of the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist and neck.

Part 2: Refining MET

Building on the fundamentals of MET, Refining MET considers deeper tissues, including those of the hip, shoulder, lumbar, thoracic and cervical. It introduces two new protocols, Pulsed MET and Slow Isotonic Eccentric Stretches of Agonist/Antagonist (SIESA).

Part 3: Integrating MET

A personalised workshop helping you find your own approach to working with MET, learn to fine-tune the method for meeting the needs of your specific client base.