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.


Are you an experienced Manual Therapist or Movement Teacher looking for your next adventure in continuing education?

Are you a new client or student wanting to schedule a consultation or an in-person or online session?

Upcoming courses  

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

In-Person format
August 30 - September 1, 2024 - Bellingham, Washington

September 27-29, 2024 - near Boston, Massachusetts (live link coming soon)


Manual NVR Part 2: Lower Thorax, Pelvis, and Hips


In-Person format

June 21-23, 2024 - Bellingham, Washington



Distance Learning Format

Cohort A: Watch recordings and attend live Q&A, Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm Pacific Time

April 30, May 7, 14, 28, June 4, 2024


Cohort B: Watch recordings and attend live Q&A, Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 am Pacific Time

May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 2024



Manual NVR Part 3: Lower Extremities


In-Person format

September 13-15, 2024 - Bellingham, Washington



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 master 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.