Myofascial Release Therapist Certificate Course

This Myofascial Release Therapist Certificate Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals and bodywork practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively assess and treat fascial restrictions. Myofascial release is a specialized manual therapy technique that relieves tension in the fascia—the connective tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs—thereby promoting improved mobility, pain relief, and healing.

This course combines theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on training to help you master direct and indirect myofascial release techniques. From understanding fascia anatomy to applying advanced clinical reasoning, this program will enhance your ability to address musculoskeletal dysfunctions and improve patient outcomes.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand the principles of myofascial release and its role in addressing soft tissue dysfunction.

• Perform myofascial release techniques confidently and safely.

• Identify, assess, and treat fascial restrictions across various regions of the body.

• Develop personalized treatment plans using clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.

• Apply myofascial release techniques effectively in real-world clinical settings.

This Course Includes:

• 2 days of in-person, hands-on training for practical application.

• FREE Online module with lifetime access on mobile and TV.

• A Certificate of Completion to validate your expertise.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of anatomy is helpful but not required—comprehensive anatomy insights are provided throughout the course.

Course Content:

Introduction:

• Principles of Myofascial Release

• Technique Classification

• Indications and Contraindications

• General Considerations and Rules

Cervical Region:

• Forward Bending (Bilateral Fulcrum) Technique

• Contralateral Traction, Supine

• Cradling with Traction, Supine

• Coupling with Shoulder Block Technique

• Suboccipital Release Technique

• Forefingers Cradling Technique

Thoracolumbar Region:

• Techniques for the Breast

• Breast Area and Upper Abdomen Release in Pregnancy

• Prone Pressure

• Prone Pressure with Two Hands (Catwalk)

• Opposing Pressure Technique

• General Thoracolumbar Technique

• Oppositional Technique (for Long Belly Muscles)

Applications for the Upper Extremity, Face & Scars:

• Infraspinatus & Teres Minor

• Subscapularis

• Biceps & Brachialis

• Triceps

• Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

• Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

• Interosseous Membrane

• Thenar & Hypothenar Eminences

• Face and Skull

• Scars & Adhesions

Lower Extremity:

• Biceps Femoris / Semitendinosus

• Gastrocnemius / Soleus

• Adductor Group

• Iliotibial Tract

• Tibialis Anterior

• Plantar Fascia and Bursae

Applications for the Abdomen & Pelvis:

• Gluteal Fascia Release

• Presacral Fascia Release

• Sacroiliac Fascia Release

• Linea Alba Release Technique

• Ischial Tuberosity

Key Lesion:

• Integration

• Key Lesion Identification

• Bowstring Technique

Face:

• Buccinator and Masseter

• Submandibular Fascia and Digastric Muscles

The Eight Diaphragms:

• Comprehensive Techniques for the Eight Diaphragms

• Suboccipital Fascia Release