Training

Spineworks training is available in the UK and Greece. However, I am no longer teaching at the Natural Health Science school.

Spineworks training, supported by background theory, will give you gentle techniques that will release muscle, fascia and other tissue in all parts of the body to relieve stresses.

You will be able to offer your clients a deep remedial treatment for many physical ailments such as back and spine dysfunction (including scoliosis, kyphosis etc), whiplash and other neck problems, pelvic distortions (including sciatic pain etc), frozen shoulder and so on.

There are several possible formats for courses in the UK and I can vary the format to suit you and your group. Most recently, in Edinburgh, I taught the course in four sessions each over four days from Friday to Monday, spread through five months. This worked out really well and I decided that I like that format, and I am also happy to run them from Monday to Friday. If I am travelling to teach (I live in the Midlands) then I prefer to minimise my travel.

 

 

Course Format

I am working on a new format that does not require such a commitment in time or money and have split the course into several modules:

  • The Beautiful Back (there may need to be two weekends for this)
  • The Nimble Neck
  • The Perfect Pelvis
  • Lovely Limbs and Jaunty Joints
  • Poetry in Motion
  • The 'jigsaw' weekend - putting it all together

You can attend as many or as few modules as you wish and you will receive a certificate after each.

There is a detailed manual and if you attend all of the courses it will build into a full reference text of over 100 pages explaining the background and theory as well as outlining all the techniques themselves.


 

The classes are kept small so as to allow as much individual tutoring as possible during the practice sessions. They are aimed at practising therapists, or those well on with their training. (If there are enough beginners I will be happy to offer a course specially for them.)

The course is most suitable for therapists who have done basic training in one or more systems, have been practising for a yera or two and are looking to deepen their skills and be able to treat more difficult cases or specific problems.

If you wish to learn more about Spineworks or you have any questions about the course please use the form on the Contacts page.

If you would like to find out more about Spineworks by having a treatment, contact me and I will see if there is a practitioner near you.


In the past I have run many private courses. If you and a group of similarly qualified (or unqualified) friends or colleagues would like to learn Spineworks or even just have an introductory weekend then do please contact me  and I will be happy to come along to your venue and teach you.

Accreditation

Courses are accredited by the Association of Physical and Natural Therapists (APNT).

Graduates of Spineworks courses are eligible to become professional members of the APNT and can obtain insurance through them or through Balens.

In most cases you will be covered by your current insurance as there are no manipulative techniques within Spineworks


Student Testimonials

"An excellent and interesting course … run very professionally with great integrity and honesty. I will … incorporate into my current practice." Anthony

"I was very impressed with the format and content of the course. Spineworks is very effective, gentle and safe, and very user friendly." Declan

"Thanks for the clear notes and handouts." Julie

“I had … this morning a neck which experienced whiplash 20 years ago and is now complaining – C2 popped back into place as if by magic!" Pat

"Professionally presented" Helen

“I found the course well structured and focused.” Glen

"Excellent teaching and transference of knowledge…  Ian certainly has an affinity with the human body that he successfully instils into his students." Sandie

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