Training Programs and Courses
Currently there are six programs that teach myofascial trigger point therapy in the United States. Scroll down to find one in your area.
Myo Seminar Series
Chicago area. One weekend per month for 12 months.
View Brochure | Myo Seminar Series Website
Program Instructors:
Sharon Sauer, CMTPT, LMT
Mary Biancalana, MS, CMTPT, LMT
Acquire the fastest, most effective pain relief techniques.
TherapyWorks
Washington State. Five long weekend courses.
View Courses | TherapyWorksOnline
Program Instructor:
Laurie Connolly, OT
The primarily lab courses, where you will be taught specific hands-on techniques that you can apply immediately in your setting. Once you have completed course 1, you are ready to go beyond the basics. In courses 2-5 you will learn specific referral patterns and treatment techniques for individual muscles. You will also learn additional and advanced myofascial release techniques.
American Institute of Myofascial Studies
New Mexico. Ten Seminars.
View Brochure | American Institute for Myofascial Studies Website
Program Instructors:
George S. Pellegrino, LMT, CMTPT, RMTI
Victoria L. Magown, LMT, CMTPT, RMTI
The MyoRehab Seminar Series is a training program specifically designed for professional healthcare practitioners. It is the intention of the series to add to and enhance the existing knowledge and experience of every clinician searching for the next level of excellence.
Pittsburgh School of Pain Management
Pittsburgh area
Pittsburgh School of Pain Management Website
Program Instructor:
Richard E. Finn, CMTPT
Myopain Seminars
Maryland. Six Seminars.
View Brochure | Mypopain Seminars Website
Program Instructors:
Jan Dommerholt, PT, MPS, FAAPM
Robert Gerwin, MD, FAAN
The workshops are designed for licensed healthcare practitioners, including physicians and physician assistants, dentists, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, massage therapists, acupuncturists, nurses, and nurse practitioners.
Beyond Trigger Points Seminars
Program Instructor:
Cathy Cohen, LMT, CMTPT
Massage therapists can expect to have a greater understanding of the Travell and Simons' approach to myofascial pain and dysfunction. Mastery of specialized techniques such as ice and stretch, trigger point release, postural assessment and myofascial manipulation will be gained. The lecture portion of each unit is delivered as a live teleseminar or web broadcast. The distance learning program can stand alone for Florida and National CE hours or can be combined with weekend hands-on workshops.