TOTAL DURATION: 21 HOURS (2 DAYS A WEEK)

COURSE PHILOSOPHY

This groundbreaking, highly specialized training is taught by bodywork expert Adi Herman, drawing from 35 years of clinical experience, Chinese medicine principles, and integrative medicine practices. You will learn to evaluate and treat patients using a whole-body approach that addresses root causes rather than managing symptoms.

Our methodology integrates hands-on modalities, cupping, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle intervention to create lasting patient results. This training emphasizes critical thinking, pattern recognition, and treating intuitively – skills that separate exceptional practitioners from adequate ones.

Core Principle: There is always an answer. Every symptom tells a story. Your responsibility is to listen between the lines and think outside the box to identify what the body is compensating for in order to find the root cause of the problem.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to help practitioners:

•   Conduct comprehensive evaluations that uncover root causes beyond surface symptoms
•   Identify common misdiagnoses and mistreatments particularly in women, children and elderly patients
•   Recognize how lifestyle factors (nutrition, sleep, activity) drive hormonal, nervous system, and digestive dysfunction
•   Assess and correct whole-body compensation patterns and muscle imbalances
•   Address autonomic nervous system dysfunction through hands-on treatment and mineral repletion
•   Integrate emotion and stress factors into physical treatment protocols
•   Navigate modern lifestyle challenges affecting patient health (overwork, toxicity, isolation, poor nutrition)
•   Develop individualized treatment plans that address multiple body systems simultaneously

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

Our approach recognizes that the body cannot compensate indefinitely for:

•   Lack of quality nutrition
•   Sleep deprivation
•   Sedentary lifestyle
•   Chronic stress
•   Toxic environment
•   Social isolation
•   Lack of purpose/fulfillment

Your role as a practitioner is to:

•   Identify which factors are creating dysfunction
•   Prioritize interventions based on patient capacity
•   Use hands-on modalities to support nervous system regulation
•   Guide lifestyle changes that address root causes
•   Think critically and question diagnoses
•   Never accept “there’s nothing we can do”

WHAT PRACTITIONERS WILL GAIN

•   Identify which factors are creating dysfunction
•   Clinical confidence to challenge conventional diagnoses and think independently
•   Comprehensive evaluation framework that uncovers what other practitioners miss
•   Hands-on treatment protocols proven effective over 35 years of practice
•   Integration skills to address multiple body systems simultaneously
•   Pattern recognition abilities that come from decades of clinical experience
•   Lifestyle intervention strategies that create lasting patient transformation
•   Chinese medicine perspective integrated with Western understanding
•   The investigative mindset required for exceptional clinical outcomes

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

This training is for practitioners who:

•   Are committed to treating root causes, not just symptoms
•   Want to expand beyond single-modality approaches
•   Are frustrated with conventional medicine’s limitations
•   Seek to develop critical thinking and investigative skills
•   Believe in the body’s capacity to heal when properly supported
•   Are ready to challenge medical establishment narratives
•   Want to create profound, lasting results for their patients

TRAINING FORMAT

•   Didactic instruction on evaluation methodology
•   Hands-on demonstration of assessment techniques
•   Case study analysis from 35 years of clinical practice
•   Treatment protocol development
•   Clinical reasoning exercises
•   Integration of Chinese medicine principles
•   Practitioner skill-building sessions

CURRICULUM MODULES

MODULE 1: The Art of Evaluation

Philosophy: Evaluation is ongoing and must be constant for every person in every treatment.

The Initial Intake: Listening Between the Lines

•   Identifying the main complaint: Why did they really come?
•   Extracting critical information patients don’t realize they’re sharing
•   Reviewing previous diagnoses and identifying common misdiagnoses
•   Interpreting test results and recommending missing diagnostics
•   Understanding practitioner bias and medical community blind spots

Common Misconceptions in Diagnosis and Evaluations

•   Symptoms attributed to hormones that are actually nutrition/sleep-related
•   How eating habits and sleep patterns mimic symptom imbalance
•   Understanding when to work within an existing diagnosis versus when to challenge it
•   Building the curiosity and investigative mindset required for accurate evaluation

MODULE 2: The Foundation Triad – Fuel, Movement & Regeneration

These three factors are responsible for hormone balance, nervous system function, digestion, muscle tone, energy, and breathing. Deficiencies create depression and feelings of loss to varying degrees.

Nutrition: The Fuel System

•   Quality assessment: nutrient density vs. empty calories
•   Timing: when patients eat and why it matters
•   Pattern recognition: what eating habits reveal about lifestyle and stress
•   How nutrition directly affects hormones, digestion, absorption, and energy
•   Chinese medicine perspective on liver/pancreas relationship and blood sugar regulation

Sleep: The Recovery System

•   Sleep quality vs. sleep quantity
•   Pattern assessment: what disrupted sleep reveals
•   Impact on autonomic nervous system (ANS) and endocrine system
•   How poor sleep leads to chronic conditions over time
•   Connection between sleep, adrenal exhaustion, and disease progression

Activity: The Movement System

•   Exercise assessment: too much, too little, wrong type
•   Daily routine and movement patterns
•   How lack of proper movement affects endocrine system and ANS
•   The role of sedentary lifestyle in whole-body dysfunction

MODULE 3: Physical Complaints & Whole-Body Mechanics

Compensation Patterns: The Body’s Adaptation Strategy

•   Recognizing chronic compensatory movement patterns
•   How injuries create long-term structural dysfunction
•   Habitual patterns from work, exercise, and daily activities
•   Assessment techniques for identifying primary vs. compensatory issues

Muscle Imbalance Assessment

•   Weakness vs. overdevelopment: identifying the root cause
•   Joint dysfunction and inflammatory responses
•   Structural issues (scoliosis, alignment disorders)
•   Body type considerations in treatment planning

Treatment Applications

•   Correcting whole-body use patterns
•   Addressing muscle imbalances through hands-on modalities
•   When and how to use cupping for structural issues
•   Progressive treatment protocols for chronic compensation

MODULE 4: The Nervous System – The Master Controller

Mineral Deficiency & Autonomic Dysfunction

•   How mineral depletion affects the autonomic nervous system
•   Clinical signs: sleep disruption, breathing issues, muscle cramps, night terrors in children
•   Constant stress as a symptom of nervous system imbalance
•   Supplementation strategies and testing protocols

Sleep Deprivation & System-Wide Impact

•   ANS dysfunction from inadequate sleep
•   Endocrine system disruption and hormone cascade effects
•   How sleep issues compound over time into major conditions
•   Treatment protocols for sleep restoration

Stress & PTSD: The Integrated Approach

•   Why stress cannot be treated separately from the body
•   Common mistakes in isolating mental health from physical health
•   How hands-on modalities and cupping affect nervous system function
•   The powerful impact of treating stress through bodywork

MODULE 5: Emotional & Stress Factors in Physical Disease

The Sleep-Stress-Adrenal Connection

•   Sleep patterns affecting ANS, digestion, and lifestyle
•   The progression to adrenal exhaustion
•   Identifying patients on the exhaustion pathway
•   Intervention strategies before crisis

Eating Habits as Emotional Indicators

•   Weakness and various types of anemia
•   Indigestion and liver/pancreas relationship (Endocrine/Chinese medicine perspective)
•   Blood sugar dysregulation and body composition issues
•   How eating patterns reveal emotional state

Lifestyle Factors Creating Disease

•   Exercise deficiency: endocrine and ANS effects
•   Work dissatisfaction and chronic stress
•   Relationship status: happiness, security, support, community, physical needs
•   The cumulative effect of lifestyle imbalance

MODULE 6: Modern Lifestyle & The Health Crisis

Overwork & Diminished Returns

•   Stress epidemic and its physical manifestations
•   Economic pressure creating health pressure

Sleep Deprivation Culture

•   Regeneration deficit in modern society
•   Adrenal gland dysfunction as the new normal

Cognitive Decline & Stimulation Deficit

•   “Lifestyle designed to dumb the system”
•   Lack of critical thinking and mental stimulation
•   Effects on overall health and vitality

Environmental Toxicity

•   Materials, radiation (Bluetooth, WiFi, electricity, lighting, noise pollution)
•   Cumulative toxic load assessment
•   Mitigation strategies for modern patients

Nutritional Collapse

•   Food quality and nutrient depletion
•   Eating habits, trends, and problematic choices
•   The gap between eating and nourishing

Community & Family Structure Breakdown

•   Lack of support systems, trust, and belonging
•   Loneliness as a health crisis
•   Loss of traditional support networks

The Medical System’s Limitations

•   Designed to treat symptoms, not causes
•   “Managing the fire” vs. putting it out (forest fire analogy)
•   Why conventional approaches can’t replace lifestyle intervention
•   The role of integrative practitioners in true healing

TOTAL DURATION: 25-28 HOURS

3-4 HOUR SESSIONS HELD 2 – 3 TIMES PER WEEK.

6 PRACTITIONERS PER CLASS

COST: $1260 (plus cupping)

Day 1 (3 hours)

• Welcome and personal introductions
• Program overview and breakdown (including benefits for students, recipients, and the community)
• Facility tour
• Basic Cupping:
  • Theory: What is cupping? How does it work? Effects on the circulatory and nervous systems, common conditions treated, and types of cupping applications
  • Practice: Demonstration, therapist hands-on practice, and detailed explanation

Day 2 (4 hours) – Advanced Cupping I

• Review Basic Cupping Theory
• Upright posture in rest and engagement: Understanding the relationship between posture and muscle engagement in movement
  • The “Three Shoulders”: A framework for understanding shoulder structure and function for evaluation and treatment
  • Common shoulder complaints: Evaluation and brief discussion on treatment
  • Connection from the lower back to the shoulders, and proper body positioning for treatment
  • T-12 to feet relationship
• Practice
  • Demonstration: Side posture positioning and application, treating upper back, shoulder, and lower back to pelvic issues
  • Therapist hands-on practice
  • Demonstration: Front of the shoulder/rotator cuff

Day 3 (3 hours)

• Patient assignments for each therapist
• Individual patient case discussion:
  • Evaluation Approach: Intake forms, questions to ask, understanding the complaints, and distinguishing symptoms from conditions
  • Treatment Approach: Forming a treatment plan, active listening, maintaining professional control, and understanding the role of the therapist.
  • Treatment Protocol: Come prepared with a general plan, remain flexible, ask questions, and take action.Discussion of treatment plans

Day 4 (2 hours)

• Meet with the assigned patient
  • Intake form and evaluation questions
  • Begin treatment (following guidance from Day 3)
  • Continue to ask questions to deepen your evaluation
  • Offer a thoughtful recommendation (if clear, proceed; if unclear, pause)
  • Share your honest opinion succinctly—this stage is about building trust

Day 5 (3 hours)

• Discussion of individual patient cases:
  • Evaluation progress (complaints and condition updates)
  • Treatment outcomes and insights
  • Plan the next session

Day 6 (2 hours)

• Patient sessions (follow the same procedure as Day 4A)

Day 7 (3 hours)

• Continued patient discussions:
  • Evaluation updates and observations
  • Treatment outcomes
  • Instructor feedback and recommendations
  • Collaborative creation of a treatment plan

Day 8 (2 hours)

• Patient sessions (follow the same procedure as Day 4A)
• Presentation of therapist-recommended treatment plans
• Invite patients to join our weekend demonstration event (to foster community engagement)

Day 9 (3 hours)

• Group discussion of treatment outcomes and insights
• Invite therapists to participate in the weekend demonstration (community engagement)
• Extend invitation to join upcoming technique classes and repeat the Advanced Clinic at a 50% discounted rate

TOTAL DURATION: 40 HOURS/3-HOUR SESSIONS HELD 2–3 TIMES PER WEEK (CTE ELIGIBLE)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Understanding foot anatomy and biomechanics is crucial for accurate evaluation and effective treatment. Designed for licensed therapists, this 40-hour continuing education course provides students with a comprehensive clinical understanding of the foot and ankle, common disorders, and hands-on advanced techniques for addressing these conditions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• The student will be able to describe the biomechanical function of the foot and ankle.
• The student will be able to explain common mechanics and disorders of the foot and ankle.
• The student will demonstrate stretching and advanced bodywork techniques focused on the foot and ankle.
• In the final exam, the student will describe and perform advanced bodywork techniques, including kneading, pressure, and stretching, while working on the foot and ankle. They will also provide treatment recommendations for common disorders and explain the use of electrical stimulation to treat inflammation.

TIME BREAKDOWN:

This course is delivered through 3-hour sessions held 2–3 times per week, totaling 40 hours of instruction. It combines theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on learning. Each class begins with a condition presentation, followed by a biomechanical discussion, treatment demonstration, hands-on practice, and a concluding review.

PHYSICAL CLASSROOM – AT OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY

The course combines hands-on and theoretical instruction. Students work in pairs, alternating between the roles of therapist and patient. Each pair is provided with a massage table, chair, and all required tools. The classroom features a dry-erase board, projector, cushions for lectures, and a full-size skeleton.

Day 1: Structure and biomechanics of the feet; understanding how foot structure affects function and its impact on the pelvis, hip, knee, and ankle.

Day 2: Common foot disorders, their causes and connections to structure and function, including pronation, neuromas, hammer toes, bunions, ingrown nails, calluses, plantar fasciitis, and tendon/ligament issues caused by pelvic rotation or ankle injuries.

Day 3: Observation of client standing and walking to evaluate imbalances. Adjusting the client’s body on the table for assessment and treatment. Techniques to loosen the pelvis, hips, knees, and ankles before addressing the feet. Pressure techniques for foot treatment.

Days 4–6:

• 20 min – Review of previous class and Q&A
• 30 min – Introduction of a new condition
• 30 min – Demonstration of treatment techniques
• 30 min – Student practice
• 10 min – Break
• 30 min – Student practice
• 30 min – Discussion

Day 7: Review

Day 8: Stretching and pressure exercises for the feet using a pressure ball for client homework and hands-on joint movement.

Day 9: Instruction on when and how to use the Pointer Plus for inflammation.

Days 10–13: Final Exam and Clinic Case Study

Day 10: Clinic, Session 1

• Patient intake and initial evaluation
• Planning and providing treatment
• Evaluation discussion
• Planning for the next session

Day 11: Clinic, Session 2

• Patient check-in
• Treatment
• Evaluation discussion
• Instructor input
• Creation of a future treatment plan

Day 12: Clinic, Session 3 

• Patient check-in
• Treatment
• Presentation of treatment plan and recommendations
• Discussion of treatment results

Day 13: Final exam, review, and Q&A

TOTAL DURATION: 40 HOURS/3-HOUR SESSIONS HELD 2–3 TIMES PER WEEK (CTE ELIGIBLE)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Understanding knee anatomy and biomechanics is essential for accurate evaluation and treatment. Intended for licensed therapists, this 40-hour continuing education course provides students with a deep clinical understanding of its function, potential disorders, and hands-on advanced techniques to address these conditions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• The student will be able to describe the biomechanical function of the knee.
• The student will be able to describe common mechanics and disorders of the knee
• The student will demonstrate stretching and advanced bodywork techniques while  working on the knee
• In the final exam, the student will be able to describe and perform advanced bodywork techniques focused on the knee, including kneading and pressure (prone, side, and supine), as well as advanced stretching techniques. Additionally, the student will be able to describe treatment suggestions addressing common disorders.

TIME BREAKDOWN:

This course is taught in a clinic and classroom environment, divided into 3-hour class sessions, 2-3 times per week, for a total of 40 hours. Each class includes theoretical and practical components. Sessions begin with a condition presentation, followed by discussion of biomechanical function, treatment demonstration, hands-on practice, and a follow-up discussion.

PHYSICAL CLASSROOM – AT OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY

The course combines hands-on and theoretical components. Students alternate between the roles of therapist and patient. Each pair receives a massage table, chair, and all necessary tools. The classroom is equipped with a dry-erase board, projector, full-size skeleton, and cushions for lecture sessions.

Day 1: Structure and biomechanics of the knee. Understanding how the function from T-12 down affects the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and feet.

Day 2: Common knee disorders, their causes in relation to structure and function. Topics include pain location and posture, ligament strain, torn cartilage, Baker’s cyst, bursitis, tracking, and inflammation.

Day 3: Observing a client’s posture and gait to evaluate imbalance. Adjusting the body on the table for treatment and loosening the pelvis, hips, knees, and ankles before knee treatment. Review pressure and stretching techniques specific to the knee.

Day 4: Discussion and demonstration of treatment on a damaged and deteriorated knee.

Days 5–8:

• 20 min – Review of the previous class and student questions
• 30 min – Introduction of a new condition
• 30 min – Treatment technique demonstration
• 30 min – Student practice
• 10 min – Break
• 30 min – Student practice
• 30 min – Group discussion

Day 9: Review

Days 10–13: Final Exam and Clinic Case Study

Day 10: Clinic, Session 1

• Patient intake and initial evaluation
• Treatment planning
• Treatment
• Evaluation discussion
• Plan next session

Day 11: Clinic, Session 2

• Patient check-in
• Treatment
• Evaluation discussion
• Instructor feedback
• Continued treatment plan development

Day 12: Clinic, Session 3

• Patient check-in
• Treatment
• Presentation of the treatment plan to the patient
• Discussion of results and progress

Day 13: Final exam, review, and Q&A

TOTAL DURATION: 40 HOURS/3-HOUR SESSIONS HELD 2–3 TIMES PER WEEK (CTE ELIGIBLE)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Understanding hip anatomy and biomechanics is crucial for accurate evaluation and effective treatment. Intended for licensed therapists, this 40-hour continuing education course provides students with a comprehensive clinical understanding of hip function and potential disorders, as well as hands-on advanced techniques for addressing these conditions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

•   The student will be able to describe the biomechanical function of the hip joint.
•   The student will be able to describe common mechanics and disorders of the hip joint
•   The student will demonstrate stretching and advanced bodywork techniques while working on the hip joint
•   During the final exam, describe and perform advanced bodywork techniques on the hip, including kneading and pressure techniques, advanced stretching, and treatment suggestions for common disorders.

TIME BREAKDOWN:

This course is taught in both clinic and classroom environments, divided into 3-hour class sessions, held 2–3 times per week, totaling 40 hours. The course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on practice. Each session includes a condition presentation, a biomechanical discussion, a treatment demonstration, hands-on work, and a follow-up reflection.

PHYSICAL CLASSROOM – OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY:

The course combines hands-on and theoretical components. Students alternate between the roles of therapist and patient. Each pair receives a massage table, chair, and all necessary tools. The classroom features a dry-erase board, projector, full-size skeleton, and cushions for use during lecture sessions.

Day 1: Structure and biomechanics of the hip joint. Understanding posture and functional mechanics from T-12 down, affecting the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and feet.

Day 2: Common Hip Disorders and Their Causes Concerning Structure and Function. Topics include pain location, ligament impingement, torn labrum, joint deterioration, and bursitis.

Day 3: Evaluating client posture and gait. Set up the table and make full-body adjustments before focusing on the hip. Loosen the pelvis, hip, knees, and ankles. Review pressure and stretching techniques specific to the hip.

Day 4: Discussion and demonstration of techniques for damaged or deteriorated hips.

Days 5–8:

• 20 min – Review of the previous class and Q&A
• 30 min – Introduction of a new condition
• 30 min – Demonstration of treatment techniques
• 30 min – Student practice
• 10 min – Break
• 30 min – Student practice
• 30 min – Group discussion

Day 9: Review

Days 10–13: Final Exam and Clinic Case Study

Day 10: Clinic, Session 1

• Patient intake and initial evaluation
• Treatment planning
• Treatment
• Evaluation discussion
• Plan next session

Day 11: Clinic, Session 2

• Patient check-in
• Treatment
• Evaluation discussion
• Instructor feedback
• Continued treatment plan development

Day 12: Clinic, Session 3

• Patient check-in
• Treatment
• Presentation of the treatment plan to the patient
• Discussion of results and progress

Day 13: Final exam, review, and Q&A