The Healing Art of Deep Bodywork®
Healing the Shoulder, Forearm and Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome
Deep Bodywork®, practiced with great sensitivity, is one of the most effective healing modalities available to us as bodywork practitioners. Through slowly opening the body’s deeper soft tissue layers, we connect the mind to “stuck” areas of the body, releasing enormous amounts of previously “held” energy. This energy then becomes available to support the body’s innate capacity to self-organize and heal, enabling massage practitioners to support clients in overcoming previously stubborn, seemingly intractable physical conditions.
Two areas of the body where we often encounter challenges are the shoulder and the forearm/wrist. Because of the complexity of these structures, and the intense, chronic pain they can produce, massage therapists and bodyworkers are often reluctant to touch them for fear of doing more harm. In this seminar, you will learn effective deep tissue techniques, easily integrated into your current practice, to address acute and chronic pain of the shoulders, forearms, wrists and hands.
Perry and Johanna Holloman will teach the art of recognizing and healing “disorganized tissue” through presence-based touch, and they explain why, at physiological and energetic levels, Deep Bodywork® needs to be done slowly to be most effective. They will also address the aggravation of symptoms which often occurs within 48 hours after a session, and how to guide your clients through such healing crises.
Each morning will begin with awareness-based movement and breath practices designed to help you embody presence in a manner supporting this effective work.
Perry and Johanna developed Deep Bodywork® over 30 years ago and lead seminars in the USA, Europe and Asia. They look forward to sharing with you how to incorporate this method into your current bodywork practice easily!
Accommodations & Meals
Make the Mountain Home
Rates are based on stated occupancy (i.e., double and triple rates are available only to groups of two or three people who are staying in the same room).
RAM cottages
two and three rooms
The Ram Cottages have easy access to the Wellness Center and many hiking trails. Ram Cottage #1 sleeps four and offers two bedrooms, a small kitchen, one shared full bathroom, and shared living space with an outdoor deck. Ram Cottage #2 sleeps six in three rooms and offers a kitchenette and one shared full bathroom. All beds are singles. Prices are based on stated occupancy.
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| DESCRIPTION | RATE |
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| Single Occupancy | $2,145 |
| Double Occupancy | $1,840 |
Guest Rooms
Single, Double, or Triple
These tasteful hotel style rooms, some with ensuite bathrooms, are located in our Conference Center, where there is wifi, two lovely courtyards with expansive views in which you may read and relax, and a full tea bar available at all times in the conference wing of the building. Rooms that don’t have ensuite bathrooms have access to nearby shared bathrooms and showers (private while in use). All beds are singles. There are no phones or TVs in any of our rooms. Prices are based on stated occupancy.
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| DESCRIPTION | RATE |
|---|---|
| Single Occupancy, Private Bath | $2,240 |
| Single Occupancy, Shared Bath | $1,975 |
| Double Occupancy, Private Bath | $1,870 |
| Double Occupancy, Shared Bath | $1,715 |
| Triple Occupancy, Shared Bath | $1,555 |
Rustic Cabins
Single or Double
Our simple rustic cabins are located in the Oaks Campground. They are a short 10-minute walk uphill from the Conference Center, but have a feeling of being more remote. Cabins sleep two and feature electricity and heat but no wifi or indoor plumbing. All beds are singles. A separate shower house is nearby, containing private showers and dressing rooms, and flush toilets. If this sounds a bit rustic, please consider booking a room in the Conference Center. Prices are based on stated occupancy.
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| DESCRIPTION | RATE |
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| Single Occupancy | $1,830 |
| Double Occupancy | $1,675 |
Own Vehicle
Parking Space
Regular size parking spaces are available for your van, camper or other vehicle. There is no access to electricity. Showers and restrooms are available in campgrounds and Center buildings. Prices are based on stated occupancy.
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| DESCRIPTION | RATE |
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| Stay in Your Vehicle | $1,310 |
Camping
Bring your own tent
Developed campsites are available for people who wish to bring their own tent. Sites offer access to showers and flush toilets. Although camping is usually available year-round, please be aware that we can receive significant amounts of rain from November through May.
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| DESCRIPTION | RATE |
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| Bring Your Own Tent | $1,310 |
Commuting
Drive yourself
Commute from off-campus each day and attend the full program, including all meals and activities.
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| DESCRIPTION | RATE |
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| Per Person | $1245 |
Rates & What's Included
Details & Useful Information
Group Retreats at Mount Madonna
Adults
Fees are PER PERSON and include tuition, lodging, and meals for all days of the retreat. Rates stated here apply to this retreat only. Other retreat and program accommodations pricing may differ.
Rates: Group retreat rates depend on your choice of accommodations and include access to the Mount Madonna campus, lodging, and meals.
Arrival & Departure: Plan to arrive and check-in between 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Check out is at noon; however, you may stay for lunch following the program closing.
Reservations: Retreats must be booked a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
Meals: Two vegetarian meals are served during retreats, including brunch and dinner. Breads, spreads, and a tea bar are also available between meals.
Important Note About Accommodations:
Double and triple rates are available ONLY to groups of 2 or 3 people who are staying in the same room. Please list the names of the people with whom you are sharing the room on the registration form.
- If there is only 1 person staying in the room it is considered a Single.
- If there are 2 people staying in the room it is considered a Double.
- If there are 3 people staying in the room it is considered a Triple.
- Please note that fees for accommodations will be based on actual room occupancy.
Presenters
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Perry HollomanPerry Holloman has been a bodywork teacher for over 35 years, teaching in the USA, Europe and Asia. He is based in Big Sur, and teaches at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, where he has lived for many years and taught since 1979.
He is the creator of the Esalen Massage Teacher’s Training and is a coach and consultant for individuals, businesses and communities using the Integrative Gestalt Coaching Approach™, developed together with his wife, Johanna Holloman.
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Johanna Holloman
Johanna Holloman is a German born clinical psychologist, Integrative Gestalt Practice™ teacher, as well as an ordained teacher of the Diamond Approach® in the Ridhwan School, teaching bodywork and Yoga workshops (E-RYT 500) and certification trainings at the Esalen Institute in California as well as internationally.
Johanna worked on the Esalen Massage crew for many years and is a member of the teaching as well as the teacher-training faculty both for Esalen Massage and Deep Bodywork®. Johanna’s intention is to touch the totality of the soul through loving present touch, allowing the receiver to come home to the immediacy and dynamic stillness of their Being.
