For Canadian RMTs:
Sunday 8 Hour Hands-on Workshops
via Live Interactive Webinar
Our Workshop-via-Webinars are evidence-informed and clinically grounded — fully applicable to your annual continuing education goals whether you practice in Ontario, Quebec, or Prince Edward Island.
Enjoy quality hands-on training at home:
No travel cost or hassle, no wasted time
Freeing the Neck & Jaw
Sunday August 30, 2026
Sunday September 27, 2026
Restoring Shoulder Function & Balance
Sunday October 18, 2026
GET A GRIP: Treating Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain
Sunday January/February 2027 TBA
Stabilizing the Feet & Legs
Sunday in 2027 TBA
Workshop-in-Webinar-Format Details
- 2026 Tuition: $179 (US) for 8 hours of live hands-on training via Zoom webinar
- Meets “Category A” criteria
- 9 am-5 pm Central; 10 am-6 pm Eastern
- Hands-On Guided Learning via Zoom: Computer with webcam & internet connection or smartphone essential
IMPORTANT: You’ll need a massage table and a practice partner after lunch, ideally a fellow therapist. Or recruit an able-bodied family member or friend to practice with you to both receive and give supervised treatments - Student Reference Manual provided
- FREE VIDEOS of hands-on techniques included in 3 weeks follow-up
- In Ontario, Quebec, and PEI, RMTs are responsible for choosing learning activities that meet the professional development goals outlined in their individual learning plan. Learning activities do not require pre-approval — Ontario’s CMTO, Quebec’s FQM, and PEI’s CMTPEI do not require CE providers to have their programs approved before RMTs may count them toward their annual requirements.At this time we offer our courses only to Canadian massage therapists in Ontario, Quebec and PEI.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
FREEING THE NECK & JAW:
Trigger Point Solutions for Relieving
Head, Neck, Jaw & TMJ Pain
Sunday August 30, 2026
9 am-5 pm Central; 10 am-6 pm Eastern:
8 hours live training $179 (US)
You’ll need a practice partner after lunch; details come via email once you register.
A Systematic Approach to Cervical & Jaw pain based on
Travell & Simons Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy:
Evidence-informed, clinically grounded, and fully applicable to your professional development requirements in Ontario, Quebec, and PEI
This hands-on webinar-based workshop advances RMTs’ clinical reasoning and treatment skills for clients presenting with myofascial neck, jaw, and head pain.
Using the evidence-based framework of Travell & Simons’ Trigger Point Therapy, participants develop systematic assessment and treatment protocols grounded in current neuromusculoskeletal research.
The course integrates evaluation of biomechanical and postural perpetuating factors — including structural asymmetries and sleep positions — within a client-centred approach that supports individualized treatment planning and client self-care education.
This course is aligned to the national Career-Span Competencies that underpin professional development requirements for RMTs in Ontario (CMTO STRiVE), Quebec (FQM continuing training), and Prince Edward Island (CMTPEI CEC program), including:
- Use an evidence-informed approach in your work
- Practise in a manner consistent with current developments in the profession
- Function in a client-centred manner
- Work within areas of personal knowledge and skills
- Communicate effectively
Bring lasting relief to your clients with myofascial neck, jaw & head pain
- Identify & treat the muscles that can harbor trigger points in the neck
- Practice protocols for assessing and treating TMJ pain related to lateral pterygoid trigger points
- Discover easier ways to relieve pain with trigger point release, myofascial manipulation, neuromuscular massage & perpetuating factor corrections
- Practice & receive an effective 5-step treatment sequence for the 5-step treatment sequence for the Trapezius, SCM, Splenius, Posterior Cervicals, Suboccipital, Temporalis, Masseter & Lateral Pterygoid muscles
“Connect the Dots” between posture, neck & head pain
- Develop your detective skills to assess & re-educate your client on key behavioral & postural factors that perpetuate neck & jaw pain
- Discover the hidden links between sleep position & neck & head pain
- Differentiate various headache patterns by accessing different layers of the posterior cervical muscles
- Apply the Connect the Dots system to determine the biomechanical factors of common cervical problems: Lower Limb Length Inequality, Small Hemipelvis & Short Upper Arms
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Apply myofascial trigger point assessment techniques to identify active and latent trigger points in the cervical, suboccipital, craniomandibular, and upper trapezius musculature, demonstrating skills consistent with current evidence-informed practice.
2. Execute a structured 5-step treatment protocol for the Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid (SCM), Splenius, Posterior Cervicals, Suboccipitals, Temporalis, Masseter, and Lateral Pterygoid muscles, including trigger point release, myofascial manipulation, and neuromuscular massage techniques.
3. Conduct a client-centred assessment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction related to lateral pterygoid trigger points, and develop individualized treatment plans that reflect client goals, history, and tolerance.
4. Identify and address perpetuating factors — including Postural Habits, Workplace Ergonomics, Lower Limb Length Inequality, Small Hemipelvis, Short Upper Arms, and Sleep Position — that contribute to chronic cervical and craniomandibular pain patterns, and apply this knowledge to client re-education.
5. Differentiate headache referral patterns across posterior cervical muscle layers, applying clinical reasoning to guide treatment selection and sequencing.
6. Integrate the “Connect the Dots” assessment system to communicate biomechanical findings to clients in accessible language, supporting informed consent and active client participation in treatment planning.
7. Recognise contraindications, precautions, and safety considerations relevant to trigger point therapy techniques applied to the cervical spine and craniomandibular region, and modify treatment approaches accordingly.
Resolving Low Back & Hip Pain
Get hands-on experience relieving myofascial
back & hip pain with Travell & Simons’
proven Trigger Point Therapy techniques
Sunday September 27 2026
9 am-5 pm Central;10 am-6 pm Eastern:
8 hours live training $179 (US)
You’ll need a practice partner after lunch; details come via email once you register.
A Systematic Approach to Myofascial Back & Hip pain
based on Travell & Simons Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy:
Evidence-informed, clinically grounded, and fully applicable to your professional development requirements in Ontario, Quebec, and PEI
This hands-on webinar-based workshop advances RMTs’ clinical reasoning and treatment skills for clients presenting with myofascial low back and hip pain.
Using the evidence-based framework of Travell & Simons’ Trigger Point Therapy, participants develop systematic assessment and treatment protocols grounded in current neuromusculoskeletal research.
The course integrates evaluation of biomechanical and postural perpetuating factors — including structural asymmetries and sleep positions — within a client-centred approach that supports individualized treatment planning and client self-care education.
This course is aligned to the national Career-Span Competencies that underpin professional development requirements for RMTs in Ontario (CMTO STRiVE), Quebec (FQM continuing training), and Prince Edward Island (CMTPEI CEC program), including:
- Use an evidence-informed approach in your work
- Practise in a manner consistent with current developments in the profession
- Function in a client-centred manner
- Work within areas of personal knowledge and skills
- Communicate effectively
Upgrade your Skill-Set for Treating Sneaky & Stubborn
Low Back & Hip Pain Conditions
- Apply the Connect the Dots system for treating stubborn low back & hip myofascial pain with trigger point release, myofascial manipulation & stretch techniques
- Practice treatment protocols for the 4 most commonly affected muscle groups in the low back: Gluteus Minimus & Medius, Quadratus Lumborum & Paravertebrals, including the superficial & deep Paraspinals of the Erector Spinae, Multifidi & Rotatores
- Locate & treat trigger points in these key muscle groups
- Connect the dots to identify the perpetuating factors affecting their low back & hip, including those biomechanical habits that keep them in pain
- Learn an effective 5-step neuromuscular massage protocol for the low back & hip that will fit easily in your normal routine
Therapist Self-Care protocols for a long & healthy career
- Guidance on proper stance at the table & stacking the joints to avoid your own risk of low back pain
- You’ll also get client education resources for mitigating perpetuating factors for specific low back & hip issues
- Advice on proper sleep position, use of erogonomic tools, behavioral guidelines etc.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1.Apply the Connect the Dots assessment system to identify active and latent myofascial trigger points in the Gluteus Minimus, GluteusMedius, Quadratus Lumborum, and Paravertebral musculature(superficial and deep Erector Spinae, Multifidi, and Rotatores), using palpation and referral pattern recognition consistent with evidence-informed practice.
2.Execute a structured 5-step neuromuscular massage protocol for the low back and hip, incorporating trigger point release, myofascial spreading, myofascial stretching, and neuromuscular techniques for each of the four target muscle groups.
3. Design individualized treatment plans for clients with low back and hip pain that integrate trigger point findings with a systematic assessment of biomechanical and behavioural perpetuating factors, including postural habits, structural asymmetries, and movement patterns.
4. Communicate assessment findings and treatment rationale to clients in accessible language, and provide evidence-informed client education on self-care strategies — including ergonomic tool use, sleep position correction, and behavioural guidelines — that support sustained therapeutic outcomes between sessions.
5. Differentiate the trigger point referral patterns and clinical presentations of Gluteus Minimus, Gluteus Medius, Quadratus Lumborum, and the Paraspinal muscle groups, and use this differentiation to guide clinical reasoning and treatment sequencing.
6. Apply evidence-informed body mechanics — including correct stance at the treatment table, joint stacking, and postural strategies — to reduce cumulative strain and support therapist physical health and career longevity.
7. Recognise contraindications, precautions, and red-flag presentations relevant to myofascial trigger point therapy in the lumbopelvic region, and modify or refer out as appropriate to maintain client safety.
Restoring Shoulder Function & Balance
Evidence-Informed Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy for the Shoulder Girdle
Sunday October 18, 2026
9 am-5 pm Central; 10 am-6 pm Eastern
8 hours live training $179 (US)
You’ll need a practice partner after lunch; details come via email once you register.
Develop your clinical assessment and Myofascial Trigger Point
treatment skills for clients presenting with shoulder pain,
Dysfunction, and restricted mobility of myofascial origin:
Evidence-informed, clinically grounded, and fully applicable to your professional development requirements in Ontario, Quebec, and PEI
- Apply the Connect the Dots clinical reasoning system to develop structured protocols for the major muscle groups of the shoulder girdle along with the skills to differentiate between conditions that require distinct treatment approaches
- Enhance your differential clinical reasoning skills: distinguish tendinosis from tendinitis, identify biomechanical contributors to rotator cuff pathology, and develop appropriate treatment plans including client education
- Upgrade your intake and evaluation practices by developing your “Pain Detective” skills: gather relevant clues in client histories to identify the activating and perpetuating factors that contribute to predictable shoulder pain patterns
This course is aligned to the national Career-Span Competencies that underpin professional development requirements for RMTs in Ontario (CMTO STRiVE), Quebec (FQM continuing training), and Prince Edward Island (CMTPEI CEC program), including:
- Use an evidence-informed approach in your work
- Practise in a manner consistent with current developments in the profession
- Function in a client-centred manner
- Work within areas of personal knowledge and skills
- Communicate effectively
Discover new techniques to confidently treat
myofascial pain in the shoulder
- Discover how to relieve stubborn shoulder pain with trigger point release, myofascial manipulation & postural corrections
- Identify the biomechanical factors contributing to rotator cuff tears
- Practice & receive an effective 5-step treatment sequence for Posterior serratus superior, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major & Minor muscles.
- Learn how to easily incorporate these techniques into your usual massage routine
- Practice how to use less effort for better results by applying trigger point release, myofascial spreading & stretching
Apply the Connect the Dots System to treat trigger points in the shoulder
- Develop your detective skills to assess & re-educate your client on key behavioral & postural factors that cause or perpetuate shoulder pain
- Learn specific home correctives for common shoulder dysfunctions
- Upgrade your intake & evaluation skills to develop custom treatment plans for your clients
- Develop your “Pain Detective” skills to relate specific injuries to predictable shoulder pain patternsLearning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Apply three systematic methods for identifying active and latent trigger points in the major muscle groups of the shoulder girdle (Posterior Serratus Superior, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, Subscapularis, Pectoralis Major, and Pectoralis Minor) using palpation, referral pattern recognition, and client history consistent with evidence-informed practice.
2. Execute a structured 5-step treatment sequence for each of the six target shoulder muscles, incorporating trigger point release and myofascial manipulation and stretching techniques, using efficient body mechanics to reduce therapist effort.
3. Differentiate between different tendinopathy presentations (tendinosis and tendinitis) based on clinical indicators, and develop appropriate treatment protocols and evidence-informed client education for each condition.
4. Identify the biomechanical factors contributing to rotator cuff tears, and integrate this knowledge into client assessment, treatment planning, and referral decision-making.
5. Conduct an upgraded intake and evaluation process that systematically connects specific injury histories and postural presentations (such as forward head posture and rounded shoulders) to predictable shoulder pain patterns, using the Connect the Dots clinical reasoning framework.
6. Design individualized treatment plans and home corrective programs for clients with common shoulder dysfunctions, integrating Trigger Point findings, postural assessment, and behavioural perpetuating factors.
7. Communicate clinical findings and condition-specific education to clients in accessible language, including explanation of tendinopathy distinctions, postural correction strategies, and ergonomic self-care recommendations.
8. Apply evidence-informed ergonomic self-care strategies for the therapist’s own shoulders, including body positioning, mechanics and load management to reduce occupational injury risk and support career longevity.
GET A GRIP:
Treating Elbow, Wrist, & Hand Pain
Get hands-on experience relieving myofascial pain
with Travell & Simons’ proven Trigger Point Therapy techniques
Sunday in January/Febrary 2027 TBA
9 am-5 pm Central; 10 am-6 pm Eastern
8 hours live training
You’ll need a practice partner after lunch; details come via email once you register.
“Cathy, I was able to totally eliminate carpal tunnel pain in several professionals
using the knowledge I gained from your Beyond Trigger Points course!
Thank-you!” C.M., LMT
Upgrade your Skill-Set for Treating Stubborn
Hand & Arm Dysfunctions
- Discover easier ways to relieve arm, wrist and hand pain with trigger point release, myofascial manipulation & nerve gliding stretches for the median and ulnar nerves
- Learn an effective new neuromuscular massage routine for the arms & hands
- Use the Connect the Dots system to deduce the perpetuating factors that lead to hand & wrist dysfunction
Hand & Arm Problem Assessment & Treatment:
Go Beyond & Go Deeper
- Treat the soft tissue associated with wrist, elbow, thumb & finger dysfunction
- Improve your detective skills in differentiating the diagnoses of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis, tendonitis, & tendonosis of the wrist & thumb
- Use the Connect the Dots system to deduce the perpetuating factors that lead to hand & wrist dysfunction
Therapist Self-Care protocols for a long & healthy career - Identify your own personal risk factors for hand/wrist injury
- Guidance on proper stance at the table, stacking the joints, using elbows as tools, how to protect your thumbs, restorative hand & wrist exercises, etc.
- You’ll also get client education resources for mitigating perpetuating factors for specific hand/wrist/forearm issues
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Advice on proper sleep position, use of erogonomic tools, behavioral tips, etc.
Stabilizing the Feet & Legs
Trigger Point Therapies for Restoring Pain-Free Mobility
Sunday TBA in 2027
9 am-5 pm Central; 10 am-6 pm Eastern:
8 hours live training
You’ll need a practice partner after lunch; details come via email once you register.
Get hands-on experience relieving myofascial pain
with Travell & Simons’ proven Trigger Point Therapy techniques
SABOTAGE! Wonder why your clients’ pain keeps coming back – even after your very best treatments?
60-77% of adults suffer from untreated foot conditions that send a pain-chain reaction up into their knees, hips, low back, shoulders and neck.
Discover how to resolve these foundational pain issues that de-stabilize the whole body in our hands-on workshop-via-webinar:
- Identify the muscle groups that can harbor trigger points in the legs & feet
- Discover easier ways to relieve pain with trigger point release, myofascial manipulation, neuromuscular massage & perpetuating factor corrections
- Practice & receive an effective 5-step treatment sequence for the Tibialis Anterior, Fibularis, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Abductor Halucis & Abductor Digiti Minimi muscles
- Learn how to easily incorporate these techniques into your usual massage routine
- Relieve the excruciating pain of calf cramps by treating specific trigger points
“Connect the Dots” between posture & leg, foot & ankle pain
- Develop your detective skills to assess & re-educate your client on key behavioral & postural factors
- Discover how foot problems can generate a “ripple effect” up into the hips, back & upper body
- Upgrade your structural evaluation skills for the arches & ankles
- Apply the Connect the Dots system to identify & successfully treat Morton’s Foot & the “pain chain reaction” caused by ankle pronation
- Improve your communication skills with clients and upgrade your intake accuracy
STUDENT REVIEWS
Student Evaluations from BeyondTriggerPoints.com
Live Hands-On Workshop-via-Webinars
How did this webinar compare to other continuing ed classes you have taken?
“One of the best continuing ed classes I’ve ever taken in the last 15 years.”
“I thought this was the best massage continuing ed class I have taken so far and would definitely take another class from Cathy and recommend it to other therapists I know. I appreciated that she gave individual feedback to people, and obviously was excited and interested in the material she was teaching. “
“This class was very convenient having over Zoom. I did not have to travel, get a hotel, haul around supplies. I absolutely loved the convenience & felt like I learned just as much as attending in person. Thank you!”
“This was a better and more meaningful experience than some of the other continuing education classes that I have taken. Very happy that I chose to continue my education with Cathy. This class gave me useful skills and knowledge that I can use now.”
“One of the most informative, by far. I was able to see the applications of the techniques better than in a live class, where everyone is standing around a table trying to get a better view.”
“This seminar is one of the best seminars I have taken. I felt like the content and instruction were fantastic. I wasn’t sure how effective the web live format would be, but I feel that in some ways it was better than a live class. I felt like I was better able to see and hear the entire class than in a live session. It also seemed to me that it was easier for the instructor to view each student and their work.”
“One of the most easy to understand and to the point.”
“So grateful for the manuals we can print out before class. They are clear, concise, a great aid to learning!”
“Far superior to other courses: I like learning in the morning session; then applying via hands-on practice in afternoon. You observe us & correct/remind/compliment us, very attentive to our learning. I remain enthused to continue learning more Trigger Point Therapy! THANK YOU !!”
“Great directions, informative research/case studies, good product suggestions, mostly I appreciated Cathy taking time to correct us.”
“Improving my ability to assess is a huge thing. Now I don’t waste all my time. It’s not exciting for me to do relaxation work anymore. I call myself a myofascial trigger point therapist and am attracting people who want to get better and then just do maintenance.
“In comparison to others, this class kept a very nice pace with a very attentive instructor!”
“I thought it was really cool how you showed us how to take care of ourselves along with taking care of others…And I really truly believe you have helped me become a better therapist… I will be taking more courses and I know I will continue learning from you…
“The convenience of taking the class from home and receiving hands on credits puts it above most if not all continuing ed classes I’ve taken…..Thank You.”
“At first, I was afraid to deviate from my basic routine, but now I use these techniques in every session. As I see the positive results achieved by using trigger point and myofascial techniques, I am eager to continue on this path. I am a better and more confident therapist. Cathy’s teaching style always encourages students to think, to question, and speculate. Her enthusiasm is contagious.”
“This course helped better tie foot health together with issues all the way through the kinetic chain. The resources provided, techniques learned, and protocols all fit nicely into my current routine, and should help me to provide a better offering for my clients.”
“The approach to addressing issues from the ground up. My partner and I both commented to each other that the information provided us with a new set of eyes when looking at working these areas.”
“My second course with Cathy, and I just love the way that the material is presented and taught. Cannot recommend enough.”
“Your course’s system is probably the most helpful thing that I have learned as a massage therapist. The classes have given me the knowledge to go out and help my patients with pain complaints. All the posture work we do has been an enormous help.”
”So convenient and cost-effective! I’ve had to travel over two hours for CEU’s because of a huge lack of hands-on classes being held in my area, and have paid twice as much, plus the cost of gas and hotels!”
“Cathy’s classes are incomparable to other classes I’ve taken. She is top notch!”
“I like the way you teach us how to work better so we’re not harming ourselves while helping other people. That’s very important to me because I’m older and I’m going to have less time or be less able to recover from an injury than a younger person would.”
“I like how much experience Cathy has and shares that is very valuable.”
“Thanks again for the great workshop. I wanted to tell you that to my sheer joy (!!!) my sciatica and lower back pain completely went away and has been holding since our class! You know I had back surgery and have had sciatica type symptoms and the feeling of a “bag of rocks” on the lower back for a long time now. The treatments we learned on each other really helped me immensely and I cannot wait to help others.”
“One of the best. I think the presentation, production, and attention to detail were excellent.”
“This was my first time taking an online webinar class. I felt it was possibly even better than in person. Very clear instructions.”
“I have taken all of the Beyond Trigger Points courses with Cathy Cohen. They have been the best tool I have ever learned for my practice. When people come in with different pains in parts of their body, to be able to really target where to work to get rid of their pain has just been a blessing in my practice.”
Return to Workshop-via-Webinars Description & Schedule
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About Cathy Cohen, LMTApproved National CEU Educator
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Cathy Cohen, LMT is a National and Florida approved CEU Provider and Board Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist. She provides live and online massage-therapy continuing education for massage therapists. Her students include many who are new to Trigger Point Therapy, as well as experienced Trigger Point Therapists who seek out her advanced knowledge and coaching.
Cathy has practiced myofascial therapies since the 1980s and has been teaching for over 20 years. She knows how frustrated both clients and therapists can become when dealing with muscular pain. Fortunately her background as a Trigger Point Myotherapist and Structural Integration therapist has equipped her with the confidence and skills to assess and treat myofascial pain syndromes.
Cathy’s deep insight into physical balance, structural alignment, and self-care comes through her own long experience in yoga and ballroom dance, as well as through her formal education as a biologist. Cathy trained with Dr. Janet Travell, the leading pioneer in myofascial pain syndromes and former White House Physician, and with Nancy Shaw and George Kousaleos (CORE Structural Integration).
In 2015 Cathy co-created an innovative online video self-help therapy program for resolving carpal tunnel pain problems that has helped clients (including many massage and body work therapists!) to systematically heal their hand and wrist issues.
In her practice and her teaching, Cathy specializes in resolving chronic musculoskeletal pain and structural alignment issues. Her leading-edge educational program, is a resource used by therapists and healthcare providers nationwide. Cathy has personally trained over 2,600 therapists in advanced Trigger Point Therapy protocols.
Cathy developed the in-depth Going Beyond Trigger Points Seminars to provide therapists with the best possible advanced training. The unique Connect the Dots System makes it easier for students to integrate and apply the breadth and depth of Travell and Simons’ Myofascial Trigger Point knowledge, supported by the postural restoration protocols of Structural Integration.
In addition to giving students a firm foundation in the essentials, she provides specialized advanced training for systematically identifying and addressing the postural and behavioral conditions that perpetuate clients’ postural dysfunctions and myofascial pain.
” I thoroughly enjoyed your workshop! The material was exactly what I was hoping for and beyond. The protocol to follow and the format was precise and informative. I feel I have real tools with a genuine understanding of why they work. Wonderful! It will literally change the way I work. I truly believe it is one of the most powerful and empowering approaches to healing and pain management… for client AND practitioner! Elle Harmon, LMT
The Going Beyond Trigger Points Seminars format provides three-courses-in-one:
- Students get hands-on training in Trigger Point Therapy with abundant individual attention.
- Students receive thorough training and practice in essential Therapist Self-Care protocols.
- After the webinar, students receive a four week Follow-Up & Enrichment Program including review videos of the techniques and routines for each webinar to ensure retention and integration of the new knowledge and skills.
With 30 years experience teaching and motivating patients and students in clinical, classroom and online settings, Cathy is deeply dedicated to helping people improve the quality of their lives, and to assisting therapists in caring for their own bodies as they treat others.
What are the unique features & benefits of the
Going Beyond Trigger Points Connect The Dots System SM ?
The Going Beyond Trigger Points Connect The Dots System is an advanced continuing education program for Massage Therapists.
It teaches a comprehensive pain therapy system that Massage Therapists can apply in their daily practice. It integrates the work of Dr. Janet Travell, the originator of myofascial trigger point therapy, into a highly accessible system that Massage Therapists can easily apply to resolve their clients’ pain conditions.
Going Beyond Trigger Points Connect The Dots System integrates four essential bodies of therapeutic knowledge into one coordinated and easy to use system:
- Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy to relieve pain caused by myofascial trigger points.
- Advanced myofascial therapeutic massage techniques, such as cross-fiber friction, longitudinal stripping, myofascial spreading, and cyro-stimulated pain-free stretching.
- Neuromuscular re-education protocols to re-train dysfunctional muscular and fascial systems, based on a thorough assessment of the client’s condition, including related activating and perpetuating factors
- Structural Integration / Postural Realignment / Kinesiological Therapies to restore overall healthy posture and structural balance
Some form of myofascial therapy, and even a superficial introduction to trigger points, is often included in the basic curriculum at many massage schools. However, the breadth and depth of knowledge of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy is rich and vast. It requires time, dedication, and a desire to go beyond routine massage sessions to provide genuine lasting pain relief.
Cathy Cohen, LMT, the developer of the Going Beyond Trigger Points Connect The Dots SystemSM received extensive training in Trigger Point therapy – over 1,000 hours simply to be qualified as an entrylevel Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist.
Cathy’s’ graduate studies included personal mentoring by Dr. Travell, certification as a CORE Structural Integration Therapist from George Kousaleos, and advanced training in Myofascial Release from John Barnes.
“Going Beyond Trigger Points is truly a graduate-level program. After I mastered the complex technical knowledge of trigger points, I had to find my own path to incorporating this into a do- able therapeutic massage session.”
“Out of that experience I developed my Going Beyond Trigger Points Connect The Dots System so that other massage therapists could ‘fast-track’ into becoming qualified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists. By now, more than 2,600 therapists have taken my seminars and are successfully treating their clients using these techniques.”
Cathy Cohen, LMT, Board Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist, NCBTMB Approved Continuing Educator –NCBTMB #450949-09