Kinesio Taping®
Certification Course
June 14th -15th 2014
KT1 - Fundamental Concepts
1  8-hour course
 Designed to introduce practitioners to
the Kinesio Taping® Method (KTM)
 Covers the five major physiological
systems - skin, muscle, fascia,
circulatory/lymphatic, joint
 Features lab sessions to practice KTM
applications
 Completion will prepare attendees to
relax overuse syndrome, stimulate
weak muscles and decrease pain and
swelling
KT2 - Advanced Concepts and
Corrective Techniques
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2 
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8-hour course
Builds on material learned in KT1
Covers the six corrective techniques –
mechanical, functional, space, fascia,
ligament/tendon and lymphatic
Features lab sessions to practice KTM
applications
Completion will prepare attendees to
apply the KTM to orthopedic and
neurological conditions
Southwest College of Naturopathic
Medicine and Health Sciences
2140 East Broadway Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
KT1 Seminar 7:30am – 5:30pm Saturday, June 14th, 2014
KT2 Seminar 8am – 5:30pm Sunday, June 15th, 2014
The Kinesio Taping® Method is a definitive rehabilitative taping
technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing
process. It does so by providing support and stability to muscles and
joints without restricting the body’s range of motion, as well as
providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits
of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting.
By targeting different receptors within the somatosensory system,
Kinesio® Tex Tape alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic
drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting affect
forms convolutions in the skin thus increasing interstitial space and
allowing for a decrease in inflammation of the affected areas.
Kinesio® Tex Tape can be applied in hundreds of ways and has the
ability to re-educate the neuromuscular system, reduce pain and
inflammation, enhance performance, prevent injury and promote
good circulation and healing, and assist in returning the body to
homeostasis
Seminar Registration Form for:
KinesioTaping KT1 and KT2 with Dr. Masahiro “Masa” Takakura, DC, ND, LAc, CKTI
June 14 – 15, 2014
*Eligible Licensed, Certified, and/or Registered Health Care Professionals: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants,
Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Doctors of Chiropractic, Licensed Acupuncturists,
Licensed Massage Therapists, Doctors of Medicine, Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine, Non-Listed Health Care Professionals
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KT1 & KT2: $349 (Students/Faculty) $499 (Non-Student/Faculty) due by April 30th
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KT1 & KT2: $5% discount per person for groups of 5 or more
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Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
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2140 East Broadway Road
2140 East Broadway Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
Tempe, AZ 85282
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Cancellations & Refunds: Registration, less $100, will be refunded if written cancellation is received
at least 14 days prior to the seminar. No refunds will be given after that date. Dr. Masahiro “Masa” Takakura, DC, ND, LAc, CKTI
reserves the right to cancel at any time with full refund.
Certification Course Itinerary
KT1: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF THE KINESIO TAPING METHOD
(To be taken in conjunction with KT2)
The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio Taping Method. Over the course of this eighthour class, the Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) will discuss the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio
Taping Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio Tex Tape. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample
time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of their Kinesio Taping skills and muscle
applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and
apply the Kinesio Taping Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and
swelling. In addition to instruction provided by the CKTI, the attendees will receive the full-color Kinesio Taping KT1
& KT2 Workbook to augment their training. Each attendee will also receive a 60-day membership to the Kinesio
Taping Association which includes access to a reference database.
7:30
8:00
8:10 10:00
10:00
10:1511:30
11:30
12:303:00
3:00
3:15-4:30
4:30-5:30
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Instructor Introduction & Bio
Intro Kinesio Taping Concepts, Theory, History, Tape Qualities, Finger Demo, Intro Five Major
Physiological Effects; Skin, Circulatory & Fascia Function; Sacrospinalis Demo; Fascia & Muscle
Function; Basic Application Concepts
Break
Joint Function; Biotensegrity; Application Basics, Prep, Precautions; Intro to Kinesio Taping
Assessment Tests; Q&A
Lunch
Kinesio Taping Assessments & Labs: Cervical Paraspinals; Scalenes Anterior; Rectus Abdominus; Pec
Major & Rhomboid Major; Gluteus Medius
Break
Assessments/Labs Cont’d.: Quadriceps Femoris; Ext. Digitorum; Hamstrings; Ext. Policis Longus;
Biceps Brachii; Deltoid
Assessment Q&A; KT1 Review & Q&A, Application Requests; Conclusion
KT2: ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND CORRECTIVE TECHNIQUES OF THE KINESIO TAPING
METHOD
(Prerequisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 course)
The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this eight-hour class, the CKTI will introduce the six
Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their
application in a variety of clinical conditions. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice applying
these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be
able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.
8:00 - 10:05
10:05
10:20-11:30
11:30
12:30-3:10
3:10
3:25-5:10
5:10-5:30
Overnight Responses, Trouble Shooting: Basic Concepts of Corrective Techniques, Tension;
Mechanical Correction: Patellar Tracking, Shoulder Instability
Break
Fascia Correction: Lateral Epicondylitis, ITB
Lunch
Space, Tendon & Ligament Correction: Elbow, Lumbar, Carpal Tunnel, MCL, Achilles
Break
Fascia/Ligament Correction: Plantar Fasciitis; Function Correction: Ankle & Wrist;
Circulatory/Lymphatic Correction: Edema of Calf and/or Foot, Finger Sprain
Assessment Questions, Glossary Review, Application Requests; Q&A; Conclusion
Seminar and Instructor Information
Kinesio® Certification courses are designed for people in an advanced healthcare setting. Certified Kinesio
Taping® Practitioners (CKTPs) are licensed professional health care and therapy providers, including
physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, occupational therapists and massage
therapists, in addition to chiropractic doctors, health care providers and other allied healthcare professionals.
The overall objective is to provide every medical practitioner with premier intellectual support trough expert
instruction and state-of-the-art database tutorials. The Kinesio Taping® Method (KTM) and Kinesio® Tex
Tape is used to:
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Re-educate the neuromuscular system
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Reduce pain
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Support performance
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Prevent injury
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Promote improved circulation and healing
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Improve functional movement and positioning
Dr. Masahiro “Masa” Takakura, DC, ND, Lac, CKTII
Dr. Masahiro Takakura is a Naturopathic Physician, Chiropractor, and a licensed Acupuncturist. He graduated with a
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's of Acupuncture from Bastyr University, and received his Doctorate
degree of Chiropractic Medicine from the National University of Health Science in Lombard, Illinois.
Dr. Masa has specialized training in CranioSacral Therapy, Cranio Osteopathy, Sacro-Occipital technique, Gonstead
technique, Motion Palpation technique, Cox Decompression Technique (Certified), Applied kinesiology (Certified),
Kinesio Taping (Certified Instructor), Visceral Manipulation (Teaching Assistant with Upledger Institute), Japanese
Acupuncture, and Sotai.
Dr. Masa focuses on combining science with nature to provide an integrated approach to health. He provides support
on multiple levels from prevention to chronic diseases. From the initial visit, Dr. Masa teaches his patients to
understand their bodies and the treatments to assist healing.
Dr. Masa truly embodies one of the basic naturopathic principles "Doctor as Teacher." He is also an assistant professor
for the physical medicine department at Bastyr University. His Goal: "True wellness is achieved by what you do
everyday and not what happens during the visit. My job is to remove road blocks to health and to empower people to
take charge of their health."
For more info:
http://www.kinesiotaping.com/global/association/education/seminars/course-information.html
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) Info:
http://www.kinesiotaping.com/global/association/education/certification.html