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Hands-On Training for Manual Therapists

Courses range from 3 to 24 hours of in-person training and can be customized as requested. Stretch Therapy is offered exclusively through the Learn 2 Stretch Platform.

Hosted at the Royal Academy of Clinical Osteopathy, 100 Tempo Avenue, Toronto, and Learn 2 Stretch, 2120 Matheson Blvd E, Mississauga. Clinical hosting is also available for clinic owners within the GTA — training on-site reduces the cost of investment for the group.

Technique Courses

(15)

Art of Massage

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

Elevate your massage technique quality through advanced effleurage, petrissage, and cross-fibre friction application. This course is about craftsmanship, depth control, and therapeutic intentionality in every session.

Learning Outcomes
  • Apply all classic massage strokes with precision and therapeutic purpose
  • Develop confident depth and pressure variation for different tissue types
  • Build a signature full-body session with proper sequencing and flow
  • Improve client communication and outcome measurement
1 day per level
Student RMTs, early-career therapists, wellness practitioners

Cupping

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

Learn myofascial decompression cupping techniques for clinical application. Understand how suction mechanics improve fascial mobility, stimulate circulation, and reduce chronic muscle tension.

Learning Outcomes
  • Safely apply static, dynamic, and functional cupping techniques
  • Identify contraindications and adjust treatment intensity
  • Integrate cupping into existing manual therapy sessions
  • Address common presentations like IT band syndrome, thoracic restrictions, and plantar fasciitis
1 day per level
RMTs, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, osteopaths

Electrotherapy & Photobiomodulation

Red Light • Near Infrared • Cold Laser (Class 4) • Ultrasound • Stimpod • IFC

A comprehensive electrotherapy course covering the science and clinical application of light-based and electrical therapies. Understand wavelengths, dosing, tissue depth, and evidence-based protocols for each modality.

Learning Outcomes
  • Understand the mechanism and clinical application of red light and NIR therapy
  • Apply cold laser (Class 4) protocols for acute and chronic conditions
  • Use therapeutic ultrasound for tissue healing and pain management
  • Operate Stimpod for nerve regeneration and IFC for pain relief and muscle re-education
1 to 2 days
RMTs, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, chiropractors

Hot Stone Massage

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

Combine thermal therapy with manual techniques using basalt stones. Learn proper stone temperatures, safety protocols, and how to integrate hot stone into clinical and spa-style sessions.

Learning Outcomes
  • Set up and safely manage a stone treatment environment
  • Apply stones with appropriate pressure and movement for therapeutic effect
  • Combine hot stone with Swedish and deep tissue techniques
  • Understand thermoregulation and contraindication management
1 day per level
RMTs, spa therapists, wellness practitioners

Hydrotherapy

Sauna • Cold Plunge • Steam Room • Other Applications

Explore the therapeutic use of heat, cold, and contrast water therapies in clinical and wellness settings. Learn the physiological effects of each modality and how to prescribe protocols for recovery, pain management, and performance.

Learning Outcomes
  • Understand the physiological effects of heat, cold, and contrast therapy
  • Design individualized hydrotherapy protocols for recovery and pain management
  • Safely guide clients through sauna, cold plunge, and steam room applications
  • Integrate hydrotherapy recommendations into clinical treatment plans
1 day
RMTs, wellness practitioners, athletic therapists, clinic operators

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

IASTM uses specialized instruments to detect and treat soft tissue dysfunction. This course covers Cyriax frictions, scar tissue mobilization, and collagen remodeling through guided instrument work.

Learning Outcomes
  • Select appropriate instruments for different tissue depths and pathologies
  • Treat scar tissue, fascial adhesions, and chronic tendinopathies
  • Apply IASTM pre- and post-exercise for performance optimization
  • Integrate IASTM into upper and lower body treatment protocols
1 day per level
RMTs, athletic therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors

Joint Mobilization

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

Learn controlled joint mobilization techniques to restore normal joint mechanics, reduce stiffness, and alleviate pain without cavitation risk when applied with proper grading.

Learning Outcomes
  • Grade mobilizations from I to IV for appropriate application
  • Restore range of motion in restricted joints across the upper and lower body
  • Combine joint mobilization with soft tissue techniques for compound effect
  • Safely work with hypermobile and hypomobile presentations
1 day per level
RMTs, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors

Myofascial Release

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

Based on the fascial network principles of Thomas Myers, this course teaches practitioners to assess and release fascial restrictions through slow, sustained pressure and active movement cues.

Learning Outcomes
  • Map fascial lines and identify global restrictions causing local pain
  • Perform upper and lower body MFR protocols with precision
  • Combine dry massage and hands-on MFR for lasting results
  • Address postural dysfunction through fascial system treatment
1 day per level
RMTs, osteopaths, physiotherapists

Osteopathic Muscle Energy & PNF Techniques

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

Master post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and reciprocal inhibition through Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) to improve joint mobility and reduce dysfunctional muscle tone.

Learning Outcomes
  • Apply MET to restore symmetry in restricted joints and muscle groups
  • Use PNF patterns for strength, flexibility, and neuromotor re-education
  • Combine MET and PNF for compound therapeutic effect
  • Work effectively with athletes, chronic pain patients, and post-rehab populations
1 day per level
RMTs, osteopaths, physiotherapists, athletic therapists

Rehabilitation Exercise

Corrective Strengthening for Pain Management

A practical course on designing and delivering corrective exercise programs that complement manual therapy. Learn to assess movement dysfunction, prescribe appropriate loading, and progress clients through pain-free movement patterns.

Learning Outcomes
  • Identify faulty movement patterns contributing to chronic pain
  • Design corrective strengthening programs based on functional assessment
  • Progress clients safely through pain management to functional strength
  • Integrate exercise prescription into manual therapy treatment plans
1 day
RMTs, athletic therapists, physiotherapists, personal trainers

Return to Sport Rehabilitation

Late Stage Recovery & Performance Optimization

Designed for practitioners working with athletes in late-stage recovery, this course bridges the gap between rehabilitation and high-performance training. It covers load management, sport-specific movement patterns, and performance metrics.

Learning Outcomes
  • Apply return-to-sport criteria and readiness testing protocols
  • Design sport-specific late-stage rehab progressions
  • Integrate manual therapy with performance training strategies
  • Collaborate with coaches and strength staff for athlete continuity
1 day
Athletic therapists, physiotherapists, RMTs working with sport populations

Shockwave Therapy

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a powerful tool for chronic tendinopathies, calcifications, and musculoskeletal pain. This course covers device operation, clinical application, and evidence-based protocols.

Learning Outcomes
  • Safely operate shockwave therapy devices with correct parameter settings
  • Apply radial and focused shockwave protocols for common conditions
  • Treat plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and calcific conditions
  • Document and measure treatment progress and adjust protocols accordingly
1 day per level
RMTs, physiotherapists, chiropractors, sports medicine practitioners

Sports Massage Principles & Techniques

Pre-Event • Post-Event • Between Events • Off-Season

A comprehensive sports massage course covering the physiological rationale and hands-on application of massage across all phases of the athletic cycle, from preparation to recovery to off-season maintenance.

Learning Outcomes
  • Apply pre-event massage to stimulate and prepare the neuromuscular system
  • Use post-event techniques to accelerate recovery and reduce DOMS
  • Deliver between-event massage during competition days and tournaments
  • Design off-season protocols focused on restoration and injury prevention
1 to 2 days
RMTs, athletic therapists, sports team practitioners

Stretch Therapy

Level 1 (3 days) • Level 2 (3 days) • Level 3 (3 days)

A 9-day stretch therapy certification offered exclusively through the Learn 2 Stretch Platform. Three levels, 3 days each — covering passive, active-assisted, and loaded progressive stretching from foundational skills through advanced clinical application.

Learning Outcomes
  • Perform full-body stretch therapy sessions with confident sequencing
  • Assess movement restrictions and program corrective stretch protocols
  • Apply Level 3 advanced techniques for chronic mobility limitations
  • Work with athletes, elderly clients, and chronic pain populations
3 levels × 3 days each (9 days total)
Personal trainers, yoga instructors, RMTs, rehab therapists

Trigger Point Therapy

Level 1 Upper Body • Level 2 Lower Body

Identify and treat myofascial trigger points. These are hyperirritable spots within taut muscle bands that respond to ischemic compression, positional release, and post-isometric relaxation techniques.

Learning Outcomes
  • Accurately palpate and locate active and latent trigger points
  • Apply compression, dry needling adjacent techniques, and stretch protocols
  • Understand referred pain patterns for accurate treatment targeting
  • Differentiate between trigger points and other soft tissue pathologies
1 day per level
RMTs, acupuncturists, athletic therapists, osteopaths

Special Case Assessment & Treatment

(12)

Cervicogenic Headaches, Post-Concussion Care & Migraines

Workshop

A comprehensive clinical workshop for manual therapists on the full spectrum of headache and post-concussion presentations. Learn to assess and treat cervicogenic headache, manage post-concussion syndrome through manual therapy and lifestyle guidance, and apply evidence-informed techniques for migraine management.

Learning Outcomes
  • Differentiate cervicogenic headache, migraine, and post-concussion syndrome presentations
  • Apply cervical mobilization, suboccipital release, and neural techniques for headache relief
  • Develop post-concussion care protocols integrating manual therapy, load management, and patient education
  • Identify red flags requiring medical referral and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams

Chronic Pain: Manual Therapy for the Nervous System

Workshop

An advanced workshop on the neurophysiology of chronic pain, central sensitization, and how manual therapy interventions work beyond the musculoskeletal system. Learn to treat the nervous system, not just the tissue.

Learning Outcomes
  • Understand central sensitization and its clinical implications
  • Apply neural mobilization and desensitization techniques
  • Use trauma-informed, nervous system-aware communication with patients
  • Integrate breath work and autonomic regulation into treatment sessions

Frozen Shoulder & Tendonopathies of Upper Limb

Workshop

Evidence-based assessment and treatment for adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tendinopathies, lateral and medial epicondylitis, and biceps tendinopathy using manual and instrument-assisted techniques.

Learning Outcomes
  • Stage and treat frozen shoulder across all three phases
  • Apply IASTM, MET, and joint mobilization to common upper limb tendinopathies
  • Develop multi-visit treatment progressions with measurable ROM benchmarks

Lumbalgie: Quadratus Lumborum & Hip-Shoulder Compensation

Workshop

An in-depth workshop on Quadratus Lumborum referral pain patterns and its compensatory role when hip or shoulder function is compromised. This course explains why treating the QL in isolation consistently falls short and teaches you how to assess and address the full kinetic chain for lasting results.

Learning Outcomes
  • Understand QL anatomy and its complex referral pain patterns
  • Assess hip and shoulder dysfunction driving QL compensation
  • Apply targeted QL release techniques including trigger point, MFR, and MET
  • Develop integrated treatment strategies addressing the hip-spine-shoulder relationship

Moving Body Fluid Heat and Energy: Thermal Imaging Assessments, Circulatory System, Cerebrospinal Fluid and Lymphatic Drainage Techniques

Workshop

A comprehensive workshop exploring how the body moves heat, fluid, and energy through its interconnected systems. Learn to use thermal imaging as a clinical assessment tool and develop hands-on skills in circulatory support, cerebrospinal fluid rhythm, and lymphatic drainage techniques.

Learning Outcomes
  • Interpret thermal imaging patterns to identify circulatory and inflammatory dysfunction
  • Apply manual techniques to support venous and arterial circulation
  • Assess and facilitate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhythm through craniosacral-informed palpation
  • Integrate lymphatic drainage with circulatory and CSF work for a whole-body fluid approach

Lymphatic Drainage

Workshop

Hands-on principles of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) combined with patient-centered home care education. Learn to stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce edema, and support immune function through gentle, rhythmic techniques.

Learning Outcomes
  • Apply MLD techniques to the face, neck, trunk, and limbs
  • Identify indications and contraindications for lymphatic drainage
  • Educate clients on home care practices to maintain lymphatic flow
  • Address post-surgical swelling, chronic edema, and lymphedema presentations

Manual Therapy for Migraines, Vertigo & Vestibular Rehabilitation

Workshop

A focused clinical workshop addressing headache and vestibular disorders through manual therapy and vestibular exercise. Learn to assess cervicogenic headaches, differentiate migraine presentations, and apply BPPV repositioning and vestibular rehab protocols.

Learning Outcomes
  • Differentiate migraine, cervicogenic headache, and vestibular dysfunction
  • Apply suboccipital release, cervical mobilization, and neural techniques for headache
  • Perform the Epley and Semont maneuvers for BPPV repositioning
  • Design vestibular exercise progressions for gaze stability and balance training

Pelvic Health: Exercises & Manual Therapy

Workshop

A specialized workshop on pelvic floor rehabilitation, with a clinical focus on Psoas complex dysfunction and Genitofemoral Nerve pain. Combines exercise prescription with targeted manual therapy interventions.

Learning Outcomes
  • Understand the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor and Psoas complex
  • Apply manual therapy techniques for Psoas release and nerve desensitization
  • Address Genitofemoral Nerve pain through soft tissue and neural mobilization
  • Prescribe pelvic health exercises appropriate for pain management and function

Plantar Fasciitis & Tendonopathies of Lower Limb

Workshop

Targeted assessment and treatment for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, and IT band syndrome using a combined load management and manual therapy approach.

Learning Outcomes
  • Differentiate and treat the most common lower limb tendinopathies
  • Apply IASTM, cupping, and MFR to address fascial and tendon restrictions
  • Build load-based progressive exercise programs alongside manual therapy

Sciatica

Workshop

Comprehensive assessment and manual therapy protocols for lumbar nerve root compression and piriformis syndrome. Learn to differentiate true sciatica from peripheral entrapment and apply targeted treatment strategies.

Learning Outcomes
  • Assess and classify sciatic presentations using orthopedic testing
  • Apply neural mobilization, soft tissue, and joint techniques
  • Build progressive home care protocols for patients

TMJ Pain

Workshop

Intra-oral and extra-oral manual therapy for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, bruxism-related myofascial pain, and cervical and jaw tension patterns. A highly specialized and often overlooked area of clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes
  • Assess TMJ mobility, disc position, and associated cervical dysfunction
  • Apply intra-oral and external trigger point, MFR, and mobilization techniques
  • Coordinate with dental professionals for multi-disciplinary care

Couples Massage Workshop

Workshop

A warm, hands-on workshop designed for partners to learn the language of therapeutic touch. Through guided instruction and practice, couples discover how to provide meaningful comfort, ease tension, and deepen their connection through intentional massage.

Learning Outcomes
  • Learn foundational massage strokes for the back, neck, shoulders, hands, and feet
  • Understand pressure, rhythm, and how to read your partner's body cues
  • Apply relaxation techniques to help each other decompress and restore
  • Build confidence and communication around touch for ongoing home practice
Half day (4 hours)
Couples, partners, caregivers — no prior experience required
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