"Before Meridian Stretching I was not an Olympic athlete and after Meridian Stretching I'm still not, but I feel great. I wish I had learnt about it so much sooner. The analogy that I like to use is that my body went from being a crumpled piece of paper to one that has been straightened out. I highly recommend Meridian Stretching. I could not have attained these results without Tom Longo's guidance, expertise and care. Thank you so much Tom."
Riad Mohammed, California

"I arrived at The Center last night hurting from head to toe, and I woke up this morning feeling wonderful. I just wanted to thank you. I don't do that often enough."
Naomi Just, Professor of Art

"When I first started stretching, I noticed immediate results in my body. Head and back aches went away and I learned a vocabulary with which to talk to my body and understand what it needs and wants."
Stephen Hoffmann, California

CERTIFICATIONS

Certification Programs For:

RESISTANCE STRETCHING ®
RESISTANCE FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH TRAINING (RFST) ®
THE MERIDIAN FLEXIBILITY SYSTEM (MFS) ®

If you would like a Certification in your area, please find a location and gather 10 people and we will come to you!

UPCOMING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS


NEW 2008 Level I certification Programs(CP) open to everyone, and NEW 2008 Continuing education courses (CEC) for certified trainers only.


Certifications are open to people of all levels and professions - and the only pre-requisite is an interest!



Introductory Presentation Includes:


1. Principles of RFST and MFS
2. Sample Quadriceps and Hamstring Resistance Stretches
3. Sample Self and Assisted Stretches
4. Strength Gains from Increases in Resistance Flexibility
5. Physiological and Psychological Concomitances
6. Certification Programs —Structure, Testing and Costs
7. Application Procedures
8. On-Line Referrals and Medical Support
9. Organic Product Distributorship Potential


Copyright Clause: Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training® and The Meridian Flexibility System® are registered service marks. Use of these service marks is prohibited without expressed written permission by Bob Cooley.

Program 1 — Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training (RFST)® and The Meridian Flexibility System (TMFS)
(Prerequisite for all other programs)
     6 hours           Cost: $250

I. Principles of RFST and MFS
     1. Resistance Strength Training (RST) versus Resistance
           Flexibility Training (RFT)
     2. Interdependence of Strength and Flexibility
     3. Principle of Limitation
     4. RFST versus other stretching modalities.

II. Sixteen Types of Stretches — The Energy Series®
     1. Beginner Self -Stretches for Classroom Instruction
     2. Intermediate Self-Stretches for Classroom Instruction

III. 16 Meridian-Muscle Groups
     1. Action versus Stretch; Origin versus Insertion
     2. Balancing Muscle Groups

IV. Classroom versus Private Session format
     1. Disclaimers and Insurance

V. Program 1 Instructional Manual and Testing

VI. Preview of Program 2 — Assisted Stretches for Trainers

Benefits:
     1. On-Line Classroom and Personal Training Referral
     2. On-Line Support and/or Instant Support
           1st month free (thereafter $25/$100 per month)
     3. Organic Product Distributorship
     4. Future CEU credits



Program 2 —Assisted Resistance Stretches for Trainers
(Must have completed Program 1)
     6 hours           Cost: $250


I. Principles of Assisted RFST Stretches
     1. Review Program 1—Resistance Flexibility and
           Strength Training (RFST); Interdependence of Strength and Flexibility;
           Principle of Limitation; Balancing Muscle Groups
     2. Starting/Stopping; Speed; Force; Direction; Range
     3. Strength and Stretch Pathways— "Path of Least Resistance"
           and "Path of Greatest Resistance"

II. Sixteen Types of Assisted Stretches — The Energy Series®
     1. Lower and Upper Body Assisted Stretches
     2. Meridian Stretch Board® and Cable Machines for RFST

III. 16 Meridian-Muscle Groups
     1. Origin and Insertion and Balancing Muscle Groups
     2. Action in three planes: FL/EX; AB/AD; IN/OU
     3. East meets West

IV. Private Session Ethics and Confidentiality
     1. Physical, Spiritual, Emotional and Psychological

V. Program 2 Instructional Manual and Testing

VI. Preview of Program 3— Physiological Benefits of RFST
     Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Concomitance

Benefits:
     1. On-Line Classroom and Personal Training Referral
     2. On-Line Support and/or Instant Support
           1st month free (thereafter $25-$100/month )
     3. Organic Product Distributorship
     4. Future CEU credits


Further Programs:

All Programs are offered in sets; the first program is always a prerequisite for the second in that set. Program 1 and 2 are prerequisites for all other programs.

Completion of each set of Programs gives permission for the healthcare practitioner to advertise themselves as a Resistance Flexibility and Strength Training® Intern. After completion of Program 10 healthcare practitioners qualify to be hired by The Meridian Stretching Center to offer Certification Programs and to be referred to Professional and Olympic Athletes.

Certification RFST Intern (Beginner) — Physiological Benefits
Prerequisite: Program 1 and 2
Program 3: Physiological Benefits of RFST and MFS
Program 4: Traditional Chinese Medicine Concomitance


Certification RFST Intern (Intermediate) — Psychological Benefits
Prerequisite Program 1 and 2
Program 5: Psychological Benefits from RFST and MFS
Program 6: Genetic Personality Types (GPT)

Certification RFST Intern (Advanced) — Analysis
Prerequisite: Program 1- 6
Program 7: Self-Diagnosis and Biomechanical Analysis
Program 8: Working with Professional, Olympic Athletes

Certification RFST — (Mastery)
Prerequisite: Programs 1-8
Program 9: The Meridian Flexibility System
Program 10: Certification
WARNING: ALL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ONLY BY CERTIFIED MERIDIAN FLEXIBILITY TRAINERS AND INTERNS APPROVED THROUGH THE MERIDIAN STRETCHING CENTER.

Any presentations of RFST or TMFS not approved by The Meridian Stretching Center is in strict violation of copyright and trademark laws. All rights reserved by The Meridian Stretching Center.