Sophie Hawkins
Instructor
Phone:
WhatsApp 52 446 103 5679
Email:
Address:
Hidalgo 27A
Ajijic, Lake Chapala
Jalisco, Mexico
Sophie Hawkins is a Massage therapist and Hesch Method Practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Currently in her 60’s she still maintains a full client practice and has no intention of retiring.
Material Covered
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Therapist Alignment Issues: Working safe and smart
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Practical Theory of the Hesch Method: An Overview
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Doing an Assessment
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Learning to Spring Test
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The Sequence of Treating Misalignments: Hesch Method Flow Charts
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Career Considerations
Daily Schedule
Friday February 20th, 2026
Saturday February 21st, 2026
Sunday February 22nd, 2026
Please arrive by mid afternoon.
We will gather for welcome snacks/dinner at 5pm.
By 6pm we will go over introductions, expectations for the retreat,
and handle any logistics so we are ready to go the following morning.
Proper breathing for Healing - for Therapist and Client
Introduction to the Hesch Method - Theory and Practice
How to Perform a Spring Test and Hesch Assessment
Treatment #1 - Demonstration of Treatment
(This will require a student participant who will have the added benefit of being treated).
Preparing for your work
Spring testing tutorials - Mastering the technique
Sequencing the treatment session
Treatment #2 - Demonstration of Treatment (2nd volunteer needed)
Monday February 23, 2026
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In the final session, I will attempt to answer all your questions to the best of my ability.
We will also cover how to structure a follow up session and how to teach the Client to execute their home self treatment plan.
