These courses will serve you best if you have a minimum of three years experience as a massage therapist, a year as a structural integrator, or a degree in physiotherapy or osteopathy. (New structural integrators will benefit the most from the INtro to NVR course, which is compatible with "series work.")


If you have already begun studying cranial, visceral, and/or neural work, you will find that NVR provides an integrative bridge between osteopathic-style work and the broad, deep touch of characteristic of myofascial work and structural integration.


In the Manual NVR™ course series, you will learn how to work strategically with the vascular system to release hypertonic muscles that are shortening the myofascial tracks, distorting posture, and limiting movement. You will also learn to free up peripheral nerves, cranial nerves, and dural restrictions to improve structural balance and function. 


You will also improve your palpation skills and gain new strategic approaches for classic problems.


For course descriptions and program overview, visit the Curriculum Overview page.

Quick links to upcoming courses:

  

Manual NVR™ Part 3: Lower Extremities

Online format

January 6 - February 10, 2026

(Meeting Tuesdays 9 am - 10:30 am Pacific time. Four hours of video watching coupled with some practice on a model or client required by January 6th.)


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

In-person format

January 16-18, 2026 - Atlanta, Georgia, USA


Manual NVR™ Masterclass: Assessment Practice and Technique Review

In-person format

January 19, 2026 - Atlanta, Georgia, USA

(Prerequisite: Manual NVR Parts 1 and 2)


Introduction to Manual NVR™ for Structural and Functional Balance

In-person format

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


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

In-person format

March 20-22, 2026 - Bellingham, Washington, USA


Manual NVR™ Part 3: Lower Extremities

In-person format

April 10-12, 2026 - Atlanta, Georgia, USA


Manual NVR Part 5: Assessment and Strategy Practicum

In-person format

July 10-12, 2026 - Bellingham, Washington, USA


Manual NVR™ Part 3: Lower Extremities

In-person format

July 31 - August 2, 2026 - Bellingham, Washington, USA


Manual NVR™ Part 1: Neck, Upper Thorax, and “Roots of Arms”

In-person format

September 18-20, 2026 - Taos, New Mexico, USA


Manual NVR™ Part 4: Upper Extremities

In-person format

October 9-11, 2026 - Atlanta, Georgia, USA


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

In-person format

November 13-15, 2026 - Taos, New Mexico, USA


Manual NVR™ Masterclass: Assessment Practice and Technique Review

In-person format

November 16, 2026 - Taos, New Mexico, USA

(Prerequisite: Manual NVR Parts 1 and 2)


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