Experience and Qualifications
The movement therapies practiced by Rich Yost are based on the
teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais, an innovative and well-respected
educator in the field. His method addresses the human being as
a whole by using the body's pathways to improve posture and
other body patterns.
In addition, Rich also has varied and extensive experience receiving Trager,
training in Breema, and Thai massage, among others,
all of which have influenced the synthesis of his own unique therapeutic modality.
Specialized Training
- Neuromuscular Components of Cranial Decompression and
Scoliosis, St. John Neuromuscular Pain Relief Institute
- CranioSacral Method, The Upledger Institute.
- Mayofascial Release Therapy with Leon Chaitow.
- On-going training in the Feldenkrais Method, based on the teaching of
Mosche Feldenkrais.
- Thai body therapies. Rich traveled to Thailand where he trained in
both northern and southern Thai massage.
Rich was published as a contributor to the development and
implementation of a study with the James Cancer Hospital,
The Ohio State University. This study was discussed in
Psychology Today, April, 1999 entitled
"Benefits of Massage for Cancer Patients." This was the first study of its kind. Rich presented the finding of the study at the national conference in Washington, DC.
