SomaTexas✯Institute - Spinology 02 Thoracic Cage
Instructor: Erik Shimane D.C. of EPIK-HI
When: February 19-22, 2026
Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Location: Legacy Sports and Wellness Center, Dallas, Texas
Course Fee: $1500, Early Bird Special Available
Prerequisite: Recommended Pumping, Segmental Strengthening of Upper Limb/TMJ and Pumping of the Trunk/Pelvis
CEC/CEU: Pending
Exam: Quizzes for Diploma Credit Daily
Course Certificate: This is a four (4) part course and one (1) part graduation: 1) Attendance Certificate and upon completion of Spinology 02 course, 2) A certificate of accreditation. The anatomy and biomechanics needs to be taken to be fully accredited. 3) Spinology 01, 02, 03 must be taken prior to 04 and the graduation course with exam.
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The treatment of the Thoracic Cage is the foundation for linking the Upper Limb and Thoracic Diaphragm in Osteopathic care. This course will examine in further detail the the relationship with the thoracic diaphragm and cervico-thoracic diaphragm as the movements of the thoracic cage influences the respiratory movement. The course sets out to explore and develop the knowledge of a wide range of manual processes related to structural, functional, fascial as the container around the thoracic cage. This course integrates the superficial deep layer connection to the upper limb and has an integral relationship through the mediastinum.
The complex methodologies are based on a tensegrity model of biomechanics. If these methods are not applied correctly, the therapist becomes ineffective and can put the patient/client at risk. For example, an incorrectly adjusted thoracic cage may induce a connective tissue disorder of the primary and secondary breathing apparatus, potentially resulting in conditions like thoracic outlet syndrome.
Over the course of 4 seminars + 1 graduation course with exam (4 days each) we will explore in detail the dysfunction or lesion mechanics, as well as the precise diagnostic tests before any correction.
Each seminar is dependent on one another. The practitioner will acquire a large number of applicable techniques for use in their clinic. The practical portion of the course will include demonstrations and practice treatment sessions to control the thoracic cage with emphasis on the respiratory movement.
Course outline:
Lemniscate elaboration and interpretations.
Anatomical and biomechanical reminder of the Thoracic Cage.
Active and passive assessment and evaluation.
Indications and counter-indications.
Joint, ligament and muscle preparations.
Structural Normalizations accurate and applied.
Info about the Post-Secondary Training Osteopathy and Manual Etiotherapy Program :
Legacy Sport & Wellness Center, SomaTraining Texas institute
SomaVoyer.com, the official website of Guy VOYER, DO Education Programs
Guy VOYER, DO is convinced it is necessary to return to teaching osteopathy in a non-complacent way; his approach respects traditional methods, but also takes into account progress made since Still’s time.
Here are some examples:
There is more and more talk of “holistic” global and interactive medicine, and we forget to apply the philosophy of complexity to teaching, practice and diagnostic and therapeutic methodology. Osteopathy is first and foremost a philosophy which is worth teaching and understanding.
The mobility of bodily fluids is due to the constant pressure and aspiration exercised by the four principal diaphragms of the human body; however, one must know how to treat them.
Still is the father of Osteopathy. He said, “Structure controls function”. It is, therefore, necessary to master with precision all adjustments needed for structural normalization.
More and more illnesses are due to hormone disorders (especially in women); however, one must know how to treat hormone chains.
Since Little John, we now know the importance of the sympathetic system in osteopathy; however, one must know how to control it.
Sutherland made extraordinary inroads with respect to cranial work; 80 years later, in order to avoid any esotericism, one must control the anatomy and biomechanics of the cranium’s bones and membranes.
All training programs stress the fasciae’s anatomy, biomechanics, physiology as well as their role and function.
Guy’s emphasis on complexity has revolutionize exercise with therapy.
