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Neck & Shoulders

Movement Workshop  ·  2 Days  ·  14 hrs

With Jennifer Gianni

Restore ease and function to the most overloaded region of the modern body

Neck and shoulder complaints are among the most common reasons clients seek out a Pilates instructor — yet few continuing education programs give this complex region the depth it deserves. This two-day intensive examines the cervical spine, scapular girdle, and shoulder joint as an integrated system, exploring how dysfunction in one area drives compensation throughout the entire chain.

Jennifer Gianni brings her signature anatomy-led approach to movement educators who want to assess with precision, cue with confidence, and design sessions that genuinely change how their clients hold and move through the world.

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Neck and Shoulders anatomy workshop

Course Overview

What this course covers

A thorough, anatomy-led investigation of the cervical spine and shoulder complex — with practical cueing and programming tools for working with the full range of your client population.

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Cervical Spine Anatomy

Detailed review of the cervical vertebrae, discs, and supporting musculature — and how postural habits drive chronic strain patterns.

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Scapular Mechanics

How the scapula moves, stalls, and compensates — and the exercises that restore healthy upward rotation and force transfer through the shoulder girdle.

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The Shoulder Joint

Glenohumeral rhythm, rotator cuff function, and common pathologies — understood through a movement lens that translates directly to client work.

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Assessment & Cueing

Observation skills and practical cues for identifying dysfunction and guiding clients toward more efficient, pain-free movement.

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Apparatus & Mat Applications

Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, and mat sequences specifically designed to address neck and shoulder imbalances across all levels.

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Special Populations

Modifications for hypermobility, rotator cuff injury, post-surgical clients, and the forward-head posture patterns common in desk workers and athletes.

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Course Includes

  • Comprehensive workshop manual
  • Apparatus and mat movement sequences
  • Assessment frameworks for neck & shoulder clients
  • Applicable to all levels and populations
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Format

  • 2 days / 14 hrs domestic
  • 3 days / 21 hrs with translator
  • Available for domestic and international hosting
  • Weekend and multi-day formats available

Interested in hosting Neck & Shoulders?

Bring this workshop to your studio — domestically or internationally. We handle curriculum, manuals, and instruction.

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