Overview
The Somatic Exercise Teacher Training (SETT) Program, is a great way for physiotherapists, body workers and movement professionals to help their clients and students with self care exercises that can ease and even eliminate chronic pain, improve mobility & posture, recover from injury and much much more. This program is based on the principles & theories of Thomas Hanna, and has been designed to work for whichever profession you are currently teaching or practicing. Highly motivated individuals will learn how to incorporate these exercise into their current practice or teachings, and how to use these ground breaking exercises to ensure their own longevity in their chosen career.
Limited class sizes - we do limit the size of each course. Modules 2 & 3 will only accept a maximum of 10 people.
SETT Module 1 - Your somatic journey begins with the exploration of your own soma (your body as perceived from within). Increase your mind-body connection and develop your somatic awareness. Learn the key concepts of Hanna Somatics. Concepts that will help you to teach the Somatic Exercises. You will learn about the different postural reflexes and their corresponding exercises. You will learn about Sensory Motor Amnesia, how to recognize it and how to treat it. You will learn the exercises for; controlling the extensor muscles of the back, controlling the flexor muscles of the stomach, controlling the waist muscles, and improving trunk rotation.
SETT Module 2 - For this part of your somatic journey, you will continue to develop your Somatic awareness. There will be a review of the key concepts taught in level 1, and practice time for previous exercises learned. Moving on you will learn the exercises for the; hip joints and legs, neck and shoulders.
SETT Module 3 - In this part of your somatic journey, you will further develop your somatic awareness as you learn the exercises for improving breathing and improving walking. There will be review of all the exercises and concepts learned in levels 1 & 2. You will practice with fellow classmates and give and receive feedback.
What are others saying about this course??
"I am really excited to use this new knowledge not only for my clients but for my own body, this has been a life changing experience." Katie MScPT "This course has made me re-think and be open to new ways of improving movement and decreasing pain in my patients. As a Physio of more than 15 years this course has excited me to use this new tool to empower my patients and to use it for my own body" Erica MScPT "I loved this course. Nikki is very knowledgeable, easy to understand and a great teacher. Lots of fun!! " Melanie RMT "Nikki is an energetic & engaging instructor. She has a passion for Somatics and it shines through in her workshop! I am excited for the next level." Vicki Vanstone RMT |
"Fantastic course!! Looking forward to taking the next level!" Anonymous RMT "A wonderful tool to add to my toolbox for self are, home care and in the treatment room!" Anonymous RMT "The Somatic Exercise Teacher Training was very rewarding!!" Shawna RN "The information in this course felt natural to integrate and understand the theory. Simple and effective." Lana RMT "I'm a huge fan of Nikki's teaching and practitioner style. Having somatic exercises in my repertoire alleviates my personal aches and pains, and definitely enhances my teaching & coaching. Super grateful Somatics came into my life. Highly recommend!" Zoie Greiner Dance Teacher |
“Nikki has more than 25 years teaching experience as a successful dance teacher and studio owner. Her personal injury and chronic pain has made her a very empathetic and personally knowledgeable teacher of Somatics. Her over 40 years of the study in the field of dance has given her valuable knowledge about the body and movement. She is outgoing, warm, and approachable, which makes everyone around her feel comfortable. Our students and teachers love the energy she brings with her as well as her personal knowledge and teaching skills.
I highly recommend Nikki as an instructor. The program she has created -Somatic Exercise Teacher Training- is an excellent course. It is put together well and it will ensure that those taking it will be gifted with the ability to not only teach the exercises to others, but they will be able to use the somatic exercises for their own personal practice. I give her my highest recommendation.” Eleanor Criswell Hanna, Ed.D. Director Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training
"I highly recommend Nikki Semeniuk as an instructor of Somatic Exercise. The program she has created is thoughtful and well put together. She has a wonderful teaching-learning attitude with her students, which, in my opinion, will ensure her students success with Somatic Education." Susan Koenig, Instructor Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training
I highly recommend Nikki as an instructor. The program she has created -Somatic Exercise Teacher Training- is an excellent course. It is put together well and it will ensure that those taking it will be gifted with the ability to not only teach the exercises to others, but they will be able to use the somatic exercises for their own personal practice. I give her my highest recommendation.” Eleanor Criswell Hanna, Ed.D. Director Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training
"I highly recommend Nikki Semeniuk as an instructor of Somatic Exercise. The program she has created is thoughtful and well put together. She has a wonderful teaching-learning attitude with her students, which, in my opinion, will ensure her students success with Somatic Education." Susan Koenig, Instructor Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training
How could taking this course benefit me and enhance my career?
Massage Therapist, Physio Therapist, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Kinesiologist, Nurse, Osteopath
Dance Teacher, Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, Martial Arts Teacher, Athletic Therapist, Pilates Instructor
Common questions asked about the Somatic Exercise Teacher Training
Massage Therapist, Physio Therapist, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Kinesiologist, Nurse, Osteopath
Dance Teacher, Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, Martial Arts Teacher, Athletic Therapist, Pilates Instructor
Common questions asked about the Somatic Exercise Teacher Training
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Who qualifies to take this program?
Prerequisite: Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Personal Trainers, Athletic Therapists, Dance Teachers, Yoga Teachers, Martial Arts Teachers, Pilates Instructors, Acupuncturists, Kinesiologists, Nurses, Osteopaths, and other qualified individuals. Why should you take this Somatics Teacher Training Program? Adding Somatic education to your repertoire will enhance your career and life in many ways. Learn easy, safe & gentle self care exercises, and learn to teach them to others. It is a safe & gentle way to reverse chronic pain, reset the resting level of muscles & regain brain level control of muscles & movement. It is the only method of pain relief and motor sensory training that targets the condition of SENSORY MOTOR AMNESIA (SMA). What you accomplish and acquire from taking this course?
*learn a new modality that compliments all other types of bodywork. *learn how to identify the postural reflexes, and the corresponding exercises. *learn how to recognize SMA & how to treat it. *learn how & when stretching can be bad. *learn how to help increase flexibility & mobility. *begin a new & exciting journey with Hanna Somatic Education® *learn how to teach Somatic Exercises and how these exercises benefit everyone from dancers and athletes to those in chronic pain. *learn self care exercises that will ensure longevity in your chosen practice
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Continuing Education Credits
Each level of this course is 2 days & each level is worth the following CECs: 16 Primary credits with MTAA 16 Primary credits with MTAS 15 credits with CMMOTA 15 credits with CRMTA 10 credits with the NHPC 
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Serenity Somatics™ reserves the right to cancel any event or change event dates if necessary. Although this is not likely to occur, if it does a full refund of any monies paid will returned to the student/client.