When you have reduced the body’s subconscious need to protect the neural and vascular networks, your client will have more efficient movement, better proprioception, more productive stretching, and greater freedom, and will likely experience less pain.


Are you an experienced massage therapist, structural integrator, physiotherapist, or movement teacher looking for your next adventure in continuing education?

We teach techniques and strategies for freeing the neurovascular web from fascial restriction. Our Manual NVR courses integrate whole body structural strategies and perspectives from structural integration with concepts, techniques, and subtle touch skills borrowed from osteopathy. Our Movement-Based NVR courses develop interoceptive awareness and apply the osteopathic concept of "first barrier" to stretching and self-applied treatment.
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Quick Links to upcoming Manual NVR courses

For all licensed manual therapists, including massage therapists, structural integrators, osteopaths, physical therapists, and physiotherapists.  


Introduction to Manual NVR™ for Structural and Functional Balance

In-person format

February 6-8, 2026 - Bellingham, WA, USA


Introduction to Manual NVR™ for Structural and Functional Balance

In-person format

April 24-26, 2026 - Kent, UK



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About Your Instructor

Head Instructor/Program Director Kieran Schumaker

Kieran Schumaker (they/them) is a Board Certified Structural Integrator who specializes in freeing myofascial restriction of nerves and vasculature, with the goal of helping clients enjoy moving with greater comfort, ease, and agility. Their gentle and specific work can resolve longstanding issues with posture and function. They began practicing massage in 1998 and completed their structural integration training in 2005 (ATSI), they have studied with Jeffrey Burch and several other practitioners who teach osteopathic methods, visceral manipulation, and neural manipulation, and they have a deep appreciation of the science and art of manual therapy. Kier offers advanced training for manual therapists, structural integrators, and movement educators through their in-person and online courses in Neurovascular Release.