If you’re a manual therapist, you already know that continuing education isn’t just a box to tick, it’s the lifeblood of a thriving, relevant practice. The field evolves, research expands, clients expect more, and our own passion for helping others keeps us seeking deeper understanding and better tools. That’s where investing in the right training becomes essential. And for many therapists across North America, one of the most transformative experiences is taking a Manual The

Manual Therapy Course in Edmonton . If you’re a massage or manual therapist in Northern Alberta or the Edmonton area, you already know this city has something special. Edmonton’s therapy community is curious, skilled, and always hungry to learn more. Whether you’re a registered massage therapist, physiotherapist, or chiropractor, there’s a growing demand for continuing education that actually changes the way you practice, not just adds a few new techniques to your toolkit. Th

When therapists first hear about RAPID NeuroFascial Reset, they often assume it’s another myofascial release training . After all, we work with fascia, movement, and touch, so it must be the same thing, right? Not quite. RAPID isn’t about releasing fascia. It’s about communicating with the nervous system to reset protective tone and restore function. Once you understand this difference, your entire approach to pain and mobility changes. What Is Myofascial Release Training? My

For years, osteoarthritis (OA) has been explained as nothing more than wear and tear on the joints, but that story is incomplete. Research now shows OA is far more complex. It isn’t just cartilage thinning with age or overuse. It’s a whole-joint condition, shaped by the immune system, inflammation, and biomechanics. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening inside an osteoarthritic joint and why this matters for us as therapists. Low-Grade Inflammation — the Silent Driver

Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care—but not all abdominal pain comes from the organs. In class we often(always) joke about learning to treat the abs in massage school-you learn the muscles but then learn the "poop" massage as the one and only treatment for abdominal pain. We all know the medical system treats abdominal pain in much the same way- tummy hurts...here's a laxative.  Abdominal Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES) is a

Be honest—you'd love to know how to treat the body's most pain sensitive tissue- here's how.   When it comes to treating pain, most therapists think about muscles, joints, and maybe even fascia. But one of the most sensitive—and most overlooked—structures in the body often gets left out: the periosteum.   The periosteum is the thin layer that covers your bones, and it has the densest sensory innervation of any bone tissue. It’s packed with Aδ and C fibers arranged in a fish

In the ever-evolving world of manual therapy, continuing education isn’t just a professional requirement. It’s a way to reignite your...

We know many of you were hoping to join us for our Calgary class this October, but it sold out super early! Don’t worry, though, it’s not...

Chronic and persistent pain can be one of the most frustrating challenges for both therapists and clients. When tissue restrictions and...

When most people think about chronic pain, they imagine sore muscles, stiff joints, or inflamed fascia. But there’s another, often...

Let’s be real for a second Most of us weren’t taught how to treat  pain. We learned how to manage it. To support the system. To stretch,...

The Biopsychosocial model is a comprehensive framework for understanding health and illness, but at its core, pain is the determining...

In every lecture-yes every, we mention free nerve endings. We say that the term “free nerve endings” is the common or layman’s version of what would more scientifically be called nociceptors or c-fibers, yet here we are, with a scientific article that is talking about free nerve endings. lol

At every single one of our courses, we tell our students that our #1 GOAL is to empower therapists. Not only are we therapists but all...

Inflammation is a Non-negotiable Factor in Healing.

Scars, everyone has them and yet they are often completely ignored in the world of manual therapy.

Do you ever wonder what holds you up between your rib cage and your pelvis?

What is RAPID? -RAPID is a hands on method of myofascial “release” that stimulates the deep fascia of the periosteum of the bone. Why the...

To truly help people-you have to hurt them. There I said it! Much like the vaccine debate the idea of “no pain-no gain” polarizes therapists just the same. I recently published a raving patient testimonial that included the patient's subjective phrases like wanting to “kick” and “punch” and “cry”, and jokingly “calling an ambulance”. I was ridiculed and chastised by my “peers-”(loose term), for being unethical and abusive. Even though the same testimonial stated a reduction

There’s a lot of talk about the biopsychosocial model in therapy these days, with studies linking the outside lives of the patients as...