SomaTraining - Myofascial Stretching 2.0

Erik is currently attending SomaTraining courses lead by the internationally renown Guy Voyer D.O. Courses are held in Santo-Domingo, Dominican Republic at the Universidad Federico Hernriquez y Carvajal.

Courses attended for SomaTraining were focused on exercises and training for Myofascial Stretching 2.0

Myofascial Stretching 2.0

All the connective tissue in the body is made of water and is an abundant molecule for the body and in the fascial system. The fascia is continuous upon itself : it is one single entity. In order to stretch a specific muscle, it is better to consider the link in a specific chain extending from the toes to the back of the knee, inserting into one ore more of the ligaments of the pelvis. This is the ‘real anatomy’ of the body and respects the global organization of the tissues. A stretching posture will be chose to solicit the tension of the whole fascial chain in order to modify the specific muscle and associated links.

With Myofascial stretching 2.0 (MFS 2.0), the goal at a higher level of thinking not just to gain flexibility of a muscle, but to understand more of the physiology of the condition to then improve the quality of the movement of the tissues in relation to one another. MFS 2.0 is the only type of stretching that respects this organization of thinking.

The course reviewed total of sixteen conditions and the necessary diagnosis and treatment for each condition specified. The conditions discussed can be found under :

Seminar Outline - Specific myofascial stretches for the noted conditions:
Whiplash, Thoracic-Outlet-Syndrome, Plantar Fascitis, Patella-Femoral Syndrome, Ankle sprain, Postural-Pelvis Disorder, Tibialis Posterior Strain, Respiratory Failure, Sacroilitis, Thyroid Disease, Torticolis, Pelvic Floor Disorder, Baker Cyst, Thoracic Kyphosis, Hip Disorder, ACL/MCL Sprain

Erik Shimane

DR. ERIK SHIMANE, D.C.

Erik Shimane was born and raised on the island of O'ahu. Dr. Erik graduated from Kaiser High School and went on to earn a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Hawai'i Manoa. He achieved his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, CA and continues to obtain numerous post graduate certificates.

Dr. Erik also known as "Eazy" from elementary days has a wealth of knowledge and expertise with nutrition, dietary and herbal supplementation, neuromusculoskeletal pain, sports specific injuries and rehabilitation techniques. Dr. Erik has traveled across the world learning from a multitude of disciplines working in depth with biomechanics and rehabilitation from acute injuries and having the privilege working with the physically challenged. Dr. Erik specializes in Nutrition, Golf Fitness, Volleyball, Martial Arts and Dancing injuries.

In the past, Dr. Erik has been an on-field medical/chiropractic volunteer for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, Internationl Children Games, Ultimate International Karate Championships, North Face Endurance Challenge, San Francisco Full/Half Marathon, Honolulu Marathon, Santa Cruz Beach Volleyball Tournaments, Muddy Buddy, 24 Hours of Adrenaline and many more events. Dr. Erik continues to perform and compete in different competition such as breaking salsa and duo-straps aerial acts. 

Post-Graduate Certificates

Active Release Technique® (A.R.T.) - Upper, Lower, Spine, Nerve Entrapment, Biomechanics, Masters, Active Palpation, Complex Protocols, Ironman Provider Network

Titleist Performance Institute - Medical Professional Level 3, Junior Coach Level 3, Fitness Professional Level 3, Power Coach Level 2

 

Nutrition: Standard Process, Mediherb, Energetix

Morphogenic Field Technique

System Strength Analysis

OTZ Health Education Systems

Cranial Adjusting Turner Style (CATS) - Level 1, 2

Active Isolated Stretching - Mattes Method

Kinesio® Taping Technique, Rock Tape, 

HawkGrip, Graston® Technique

Anatomy Trains - Survey Course

Functional Movement Systems: SFMA Level 1, FMS Level 1

Olympic Weight Lifting Coach

Lower Quarter Biomechanics

Spine Rehabilitation

Cold Laser

Physiotherapy