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


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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.  


Manual NVR Part 1: Neck, Upper Thorax, and "Roots of Arms"


In-person format

June 6-8, 2025 - Atlanta, Georgia


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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.