The Roll Model® Method Practitioner Certification

Roll Model® Method Practitioner Training: A 16-hour Immersive Self Myofascial Massage Certification Training

This course teaches evidence based self-myofascial release (self-massage) principles and practices to enhance mobility, reduce stress, transform pain and build body awareness. It prepares you to program SMFR rollouts for individuals, groups and special populations.

TRAINING OVERVIEW

Integrate the power of soft-tool science for yourself and clients using the Roll Model® Method Therapy Balls. Explore pain-erasing, mobility enhancing self-myofascial release techniques throughout the body. Systematically tour best practices for each part of the body and differentiate application for a variety of clientele.

• Refine your anatomical fluency of bony landmarks, muscular attachments, and the fascial seam-system
• Learn the art and science of crafting test/retest scenarios to provide instant feedback of improved function or reduced pain
• Improve classroom demonstration of Therapy Ball techniques with innovative sequences for all levels of student ability
• Hands-off massage: provide touch averse clients with an empowered method using low cost, accessible tools to approach their self-care.
• Integrate science with best practices: translate new fascia evidence into exploratory application for therapy and performance using the Roll Model Therapy Balls.
• Discover body blind spots: identify and relieve areas of neglect to resolve chronic pain or movement restrictions.

Program Schedule - This training is comprised of two main programs: THE SCIENCE OF ROLLING and BALL SEQUENCING AND INNOVATION. Each consists of a mix of pre-recorded on-demand video segments plus two live 2.5-hour interactive class sessions via Zoom.

*IMPORTANT:  The Workshop & Lecture sessions for each of the two programs should be viewed before the  Live Interactive Zoom Session. Please allow for approximately 5 hours of study time before Day 1 (The Science of Rolling) and 3.5 hours for Day 2 (Ball Sequencing and Innovation).

View the Course Breakdown here: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/certification-trainings/roll-model-method

This module is open to all levels of student/educator/clinician. There is no pre-requisite to attend. 

You will need the following materials for this training. These materials are not included with registration):  

• The Roll Model Book by Jill Miller
• Roll Model® Starter Kit:  1 pair Yoga Tune Up® Balls, 1 pair Therapy Ball Plus, 1 ALPHA Ball, and 1 Coregeous® Ball
• Trail Guide to the Body, 6th Edition by Andrew Biel (or other anatomy book)

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED READING & VIEWING

• Understanding Fascia and the Benefits of Myofascial Release by Heather Longoria: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/blog/fascia-myofascial-release
• Fascia Familiar: Connect with Your Fascial Body https://www.tuneupfitness.com/exercise-videos/search-filter?search=fascia&v=746723

CEC credits are available with the following professional organizations: ACSM, AFAA, NASM, IAYT, NPCP as well as Yoga Alliance.

Become a Certified Roll Model Method Practitioner:

Certification is not required to incorporate the therapy balls and techniques into your teaching/coaching toolbox. However, certification confers a number of benefits including:

• Use of the Roll Model name and branding in your class titles and descriptions.
• A listing on the Tune Up Fitness website and identified as a Roll Model Method Practitioner

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS HYBRID COURSE:  If you wish to certify as a Roll Model® Method Practitioner, you must complete these requirements:

• Complete all assignments and practicums
• Complete all course quizzes
• Participate in the Breakout Rooms during the Zoom Sessions (OR watch the recorded Zoom Sessions and attend the live *Practicum Make-Up Session)
• Pass the Roll Model Exam within 90 days of the end of the training

As a certified Roll Model Method Practitioner you will be recognized as having competency to comprehend and apply all fundamentals of RMM.