Small Farms Sessions

Farming places strain on the body, particularly during busy periods like planting, harvest, or peak tourist seasons. This workshop will provide you with the tools and knowledge to minimize workplace injuries, boost efficiency, and promote long-term health and well-being in a season or career.
The Movement Workshop covers BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency and extend career longevity, all through the lens of farming-related movement patterns.

We are offering two sessions for this workshop:
1. Thursday , August 15th 4:00-6:00pm at Cropthorne Farm (4362 Tamboline Road, Delta)
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2. Friday, August 16th 4:00-6:00 at A Rocha (1620 192 St, Surrey)
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Topics covered include:
– Overall health related to farmer well-being
– Movement practice of four high use movement patterns: hinge, squat, push and pull
– Discussion of kneeling patterns, rotation and core stability

Each participant will leave with tips to improve their overall movement health + wellness and there will be a Q&A session after both sessions.

Presenter: Cynthia Flores
Registered Massage Therapist, Functional Movement Systems SFMA I, and Certified Personal Trainer

About Cynthia:
Cynthia Flores founded Labor-Movement LLC in 2020 with the mission of working with farmers and farmworkers to train body mechanics and movement patterns used in farming. Learn more about Cynthia at Labor Movement.

Cost is $45. If cost is a barrier, please email ecosystemservices@spec.bc.ca to receive a subsidized ticket.

Thank you to our Sponsors: Endswell Foundation and Vancouver Foundation