The EMMETT Technique is known for its safe, gentle, soft touch and simple application of light finger pressure at specific points called “EMMETT points” and it was first developed on animals. We normally identify EMMETT Technique as a first-aid technique to help relief pain & discomfort through a light touch that can trigger a relaxation response in the soft tissues of the body. Many people who have received EMMETT Technique feels a lot of relief and more
at ease and overall improving their quality of life. For some, their emotional
well-being is enhanced too.

EMMETT Technique is a complementary technique that combines well with other modalities
or specialities such as Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Massage therapy, and more. For those with no prior knowledge to the human anatomy or not a health & wellness professional are also welcome to learn EMMETT Technique. Additionally, it can be applied as a stand-alone technique.

How EMMETT Technique works?
The EMMETT Technique is believed to aid in relieving muscle tensions, pain and discomfort by a light application that promotes relaxation of the body. Our body have many sensory receptors (in EMMETT terms it is referred as “EMMETT points”) that communicates with our brain through light touch in order to promote relaxation respond and bring about changes in the soft tissue. These points may affect the muscle movement as it may contain or hold muscle memory & emotional attachments.

What are the benefits?
EMMETT Technique is effective, fast and safe to perform to any age range from infants to elderlies and any walks of life. For the majority of people who have been struggling with difficulties, the effects are noticeable right away. After receiving and using the EMMETT Technique, patients/clients experienced improved limits to do a certain task with easily and smoothly as well as a change in range of motion.

EMMETT Technique has resulted in people reporting in common effects like:

• Restful sleep
• Improved mood
• Feeling of lightness within their body
• Improved in comfort and ease within the areas treated such as back, abdomen, hips, legs, knees, ankles, feet, shoulders, arms, hands, neck

Here are some symptoms that EMMETT Technique has helped to alleviate:

• Migraines or headaches
• Sinus Congestion
• Fluid retention, swelling
• Back/hip discomfort
• knee/ankle restrictions
• discomfort during pregnancy
• Lymphatic congestion
• Breathing difficulty
• Abdominal cramps
• Bowel discomfort

In 8 hours you will learn gentle, non-invasive muscle release techniques to benefit you and your family. The EMMETT Technique is an internationally recognised muscle release technique suitable for all ages. Courses are taught in an easy to learn way

What is it and who is it for?
The EMM-Tech Short Course teaches a small focused set of skills and knowledge that is tailored especially to ease pain and discomfort and benefit many other conditions. The course offers an introduction into The Emmett Technique. It is a non-professional approach to client assessment and treatment for personal trainers and coaches, aged carers, general public and home carers. It is also open to healthcare professionals as a taster of, and introduction to the technique.

• Personal Trainers and Coaches
• Aged Carers/Support Workers
• General Public and Home Carers

While muscle imbalance for discomfort can be relieved quickly using these skills, this therapy does not replace the requirement for treatment by a professional practitioner. However, completing a course in EMM-Tech will improve your ability to assist your clients, family and friends.

What does the EMM-Tech Short Course cover?
This program provides an introduction to some of the skills offered to assist in general help for your clients.

• Body symmetry/balance
• Fast, effective quad/hamstring releases
• Increase lung capacity
• Aid power in grip/shoulder strength
• Increase general body flexibility
• Assist leg cramping
• Assist grip strength
• Aid release shoulder restriction
• Assist congestion/ swelling of lower limbs
• Aid knee pain
• Improve hand grip strength
• Improve shoulder movement and neck rotation
• Increase stability and balance
• Grip strength improvement
• Help lower leg difficulties
• Aids breathing difficulties
• Increase shoulder movement
• Improve neck restriction
• Hand co-ordination
• Increase stability and balance
• Respiratory

Module 1

Overview and aim of workshop

Working with EMMETT Points

Types of Applications

The 7 As (subconscious triggers to healing)

Draping / Table Dismount

Principles of the Emmett Technique

Psoas and Associated Muscles

Psoas Assessment and Indications

QL / 12th Rib (body rotation)

Piriformis / TFL (piriformis and glutes)

Iliacus / Oblique (pelvic floor and hips)

Psoas / 12th Rib (psoas and hamstrings)

Psoas Knee Up (psoas and lower back)

Gastroc (calf issues and balance)

Module 2

Review of Module 1

Trapezius (shoulders and neck)

Levator Scapula / 45 (shoulders and neck)

Rhomboid 45 (neck)

Rhomboid 90 (shoulders)

Rhomboid 30 (arm and fingers)

SCM (neck)

AC / Biceps (shoulders)

Module 3

Review of Modules 1 & 2

Inguinal Psoas (psoas and lower back)

Teres Minor (shoulder)

Sacrum (sacrum)

Forearm  (grip, elbow and shoulder)

Knee

ITB Release (leg, hip and knee)

ITB / Sartorius (knee)

Foot Balance (balance)

Diaphragm

Rescue (stress, anxiety)

Module 4

Review of Module 3

Abdominal Release

Pec Minor Release (shoulder)

Scapula (rhomboids)

Scapula Mid and Lower (scapulae)

Latisimus Dorsi (back and shoulder)

Biceps 2 Heads (biceps and shoulder)

Triceps (triceps)

Hamstrings (hamstrings and lower back)

Lower Leg Release (soleus and achilles tendon)

Knee Pain Release (knee)

Module 5

Review of Module 4

Jaw (jaw, eyes, ears)

Chest / 45 (rotator cuff / shoulder)

Scalenus / Pec Minor (shoulder and neck)

Sinus / Chest Procedure  (sinus congestion)

Knee

Ankle Release (ankle and foot)

Quads (quads and knee)

Sacral / TFL (glutes)

Piriformis (piriformis)

Module 6

Review of Module 5

Rhomboid 45 X Inguinal Psoas (abdominal fascia)

12th Rib X Iliacus (abdominal fascia)

Bladder

Adductor (inner thigh)

Foot Pain (foot and ankle)

Neck (eyes, TMJ, neck, shoulder and arm)

Bicep Belly (bicep)

Sacral Notch (pelvis)
Lymphatic Drainage Procedure

Any prerequisites required if I’m interested to join EMMETT Courses?
There are no prerequisite required for EMMETT Courses, however, to progress to the subsequent module 3 to 6, you are required to complete 2 training days of Module 1 & 2.

All healthcare workers, regardless of background or occupation, are welcome to participate.