16 Hour CE Course Presented by Kim Ortloff
May 2 – 3, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida
The course will take place at The Barn, located at Maclay Farms:
The Mattes Method (AIS)
AIS is one of the methods of stretching most used by today’s professional athletes, massage therapists, personal/athletic trainers and professionals. It allows the body to repair itself and prepare for daily activity. The technique involves holding specific stretches for one to two seconds, this enables the body’s natural physiological makeup to improve circulation and increase the elasticity of joint, muscles and fascia.
The AIS Method teaches specific corrective exercises to strengthen and lengthen muscles for injury prevention and rehabilitation. You will learn hands-on techniques that enhance physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, osteopathic medicine, athletic and personal training, energy work including all massage modalities and techniques.
AIS is an outstanding modality for improving posture, eliminating abnormal curvatures such as scoliosis and kyphosis, as well as restoring proper body alignment. It also helps eliminate physical pain caused by repetitive stress and chronic pain due to old athletic injuries or injuries in general. AIS can affect positive change in such conditions as carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, neck and back pain along with shoulder and
rotator cuff conditions.
About The Course
Stretching Your Life teaches and demonstrates a “hands on” approach to offer practical solutions for everyday health challenges and needs. The company provides ongoing wellness and prevention education and we inspire people to take charge of their health and motivate them to gain control of their pain. The course will cover a basic introduction of lower and upper body protocols of the Mattes Method.
What you will learn: The AIS workshops are designed to teach the specified methods of isolated stretching including both active and active-assisted exercises. The workshops explain how you can safely assist and teach your clients personal application of the AIS processes.
Focus of the seminar: This seminar will provide an in-depth overview of a body’s (normal and compensated) range of motion and flexibility. Each participant will learn self-stretching techniques and how to safely assist another in the same stretching process achieved through lecture, demo and practice.
Meet Your Instructor: Kim Ortloff of Stretching Your Life
Renowned AIS teacher with Over 50,000 hours of clinical experience, including over 3,000 hours working directly with Aaron Mattes, the creator of Active Isolated Stretching & Strengthening. Kim Ortloff is a Master Teacher of AIS for professional education. Kim provides Continuing Education for the State of Florida 20-915293 and The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) 1000749. ACE approved, NASM and AAFA approved.
Course Itinerary
This course is approved by the State of Florida, NCTMB for 16 CEU credits in the field of Massage Therapy, 1.6 for ACE and 3.2 for NASM and AAFA.
Day One – Friday, May 2 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
30 Min. Lunch
- Purpose and Physiology of Stretching
- Philosophies of AIS, Mattes Method
- Active and Assisted Stretching – Lower Body Protocol
- Lower Limbs, Low Back, Pelvis Girdle, Knee and
- Lower Leg, Ankle and Feet
Day Two – Saturday, May 3 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
30 Min. Lunch
- Protocols of Upper Body and Trunk
- Trunk, Shoulder, Neck, Wrist, Hands and Fingers
Course Supplies
- Please Bring a Table (A few tables will be provided)
- Wear Comfy Clothing
- A Stretch Cord and Manual Will be Provided
- Please Bring Your Lunch and Snacks
For more information, please call 850-224-2639 or email Kim Ortloff at sylladies@gmail.com.