Integrative Myofascial Studies
A Series of Continuing Education Courses for Complimentary and Alternative Therapists
What is Integrative Myofascial Studies?
Professional development courses for manual therapists and movement professionals who want to deepen their understanding of fascia and its role in complementary and alternative treatment of common health challenges.
Integrative Myofascial Studies respect your intelligence and embraces your experience.
We integrate:
- Traditional and modern anatomy 6 physiology
- Scientific research and intuitive wisdom
- Individual and group learning
- Hands on treatment and movement therapy
- Technological and analogue methodologies
- Intellectual rigor and embodied knowledge
Are these courses for me?
YES! If you are in a helping profession where any one of the following is a goal, these courses are for you.
- Helping with injury recovery, prevention, and pain management
- Improving or restoring activities of daily life
- Training for performance, coordination, and power
- Enhance body awareness, energy, and confidence
- Guiding mindful movement for relaxation and emotional well-being
- Addressing specific needs like aging, pre/postnatal care, or uncommon conditions
Manual Therapy
- Registered Alternative Behandlers (DK)
- Massage therapists and myofascial therapists
- Rolfing® practitioners and structural integrators
- Osteopaths and manual osteopathic therapists
- Chiropractors (soft tissue focus)
- Physical therapists/physiotherapists (manual therapy specialization)
- Craniosacral therapists
- Lymphatic drainage therapists
- Aquatic therapy specialists
- Acupuncturists
Movement
- Pilates instructors
- Yoga teachers therapeutic/anatomy focused)
- Gyrotonic® andGyrokinesis® instructors
- Personal trainers (corrective exercise focus)
- Strength and conditioning coaches
- Dance/movementtherapists
- Aquatic exercise instructors (therapeutic focus)
- Athletic trainers
- Sports medicine practitioners
Somatics
- Feldenkrais® practitioners
- Alexander Technique teachers
- Somatic Experiencing® practitioners
- Body-Mind Centering® practitioners
- Continuum Movement teachers
- Authentic Movement facilitators
- Occupational therapists (hands-on/somatic focus)
- Psychotherapists
- Coaches
The Integrative Myofascial Series
These are a series of continuing education workshops that bridge anatomical literacy and current fascia research with hands-on practice through clinical reasoning and the heart centered approach that people seek through alternative and complimentary treatment.
This series of courses consists of
● One FOUNDATION course to introduce definitions, principles and context
● Nine TOPIC courses including:
1. Treatment of Low Back Pain
2. Overuse and common joint disorders: tendonitis, tendonosis, bursitis, arthritis
3. Fibromyalgia & Central Sensitization - Assisting people living with chronic pain
4. Trauma, Fascia & The Nervous System
5. Women's reproductive health - Menstruation, Pregnancy & Menopause
6. Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions
7. Orthopedic Surgery Pre/Post-Op Options and Healing Scars
8. Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: Migraine TMJ dysfunction etc…
9. Snowflakes - Complex and Uncategorized Presentation
Each workshop is 16 hours. While recommended, the Foundation course is not a requirement for the topic courses. All courses are awaiting RAB approval.
What Will I Learn?
Foundation Principles
- The neuroscience of fascia: mechanoreceptors, proprioception, and interoception
- Fascial architecture and biotensegrity principles in living systems
- Polyvagal theory applications for regulating the nervous system through touch
- Clinical reasoning frameworks that go beyond protocol-based treatment
- Evidence-based assessment strategies for myofascial dysfunction
- Palpation skills for identifying fascial restrictions and tissue quality changes
Practical Clinical Skills
- Advanced myofascial release techniques across multiple body regions
- Hands-on assessment and treatment of fascial planes and restrictions
- Treatment adaptations for acute vs. chronic presentations
- Integration of breath, movement, and fascial work
- Therapeutic presence and embodied practitioner skills
- Clinical reasoning for professional practice
Condition-Specific Applications
- Post-surgical fascial recovery protocols
- Chronic pain management through fascial approaches
- Stress, anxiety, and trauma-informed bodywork
- Pre/postnatal fascial care
- Aging-related fascial changes and treatment strategies
Professional Development
- Bridging research literature with clinical application
- Ethical practice frameworks for bodywork professionals
- Communication skills for client education and informed consent
- Business strategies for integrating advanced skills into practice
- Critical thinking about fascial mythology vs. evidence
What sets IMS apart?
We honor both the rigorous intellect AND the intuitive heart of clinical practice. These courses don't ask you to choose between evidence and embodied wisdom - they integrate scientific literacy with the somatic intelligence you've developed through years of hands-on work. Your analytical mind and your sensing hands are equally valued here.
These courses do not offer a single method toward treatment. We look at the research, use clinical reasoning tools and a wide variety of techniques to offer the best possible treatment, regardless of the modality you are using..
About Sarah
Sarah's foundation in manual therapy began with comprehensive training at the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics (1998-99), where she earned her Natural Therapeutics Specialist certification in massage therapy, Polarity Therapy, Reflexology, holistic nutrition, Shiatsu, and clinical applications. Her expertise deepened through intensive specialization in Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy at the American Institute of Myofascial Studies (2010-11), where she mastered the precise, medically-oriented treatment protocols developed by Dr. Janet Travell for addressing chronic pain, mobility limitations, injury rehabilitation, and symptoms associated with chronic illness.
Since 2002, aquatic bodywork has formed a cornerstone of Sarah's practice. As a Registered Watsu® Practitioner and Registered Healing Dance® Instructor, she has completed over 540 hours of training with pioneers in the field including Harold Dull and Alexander George, through the School of Shiatsu & Massage and Healing Dance Institute. Her aquatic work represents a sophisticated integration of fascial awareness, proprioceptive repatterning, and nervous system regulation through the unique therapeutic properties of warm water. Sarah's work is distinguished by her deep engagement with contemporary fascia research. She has trained with renowned fascia researcher Robert Schleip and his colleagues Divo Müller and Daniela Meinl through the Fascial Fitness Academy (2014-present), completing over 150 hours of specialized training. Her additional studies with Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains further refined her understanding of fascial continuities and their clinical applications. This scientific foundation allows her to bridge alternative healing traditions with cutting-edge research in fascial mechanobiology, making her practice both innovative and evidence-based.
Sarah's commitment to advancing alternative and complementary therapies extends deeply into education. Over 12 years (2003-2015), she served as a lead instructor at Crystal Mountain School of Therapeutic Massage, developing curricula and lecturing on massage therapy techniques, communication, stretching, pregnancy massage, reflexology, sports massage, ethics, and supervised clinical internships. She also taught at Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute (2002-2004), where she instructed courses in Swedish massage, shiatsu, business and ethics, sports massage, reflexology, and craniosacral therapy. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes safe, effective bodywork and empowering practitioners to develop clinical reasoning skills grounded in anatomical precision and ethical practice.
2026 Calendar
Jan 31 - Feb 1 Fascial Foundations (Discounted)
Feb 27 - Mar 1 Fascial Foundations
Mar 27 - 29 Low Back Pain - Reliable Knowledge & Practical solutions
April 24 - 16 Overuse and common joint disorders: tendonitis, tendonosis, bursitis, arthritis
May 29 - 31 Fibromyalgia & Central Sensitization - Assisting people living with chronic pain
June 26 - 28 Women's reproductive health - Menstruation, Pregnancy & Menopause
Aug 28 - 30 Trauma, Fascia & The Nervous System
Sep 25 -27 Orthopedic Surgery Pre/Post-Op Strategies & Healing Scar tissue
Oct 30 - Nov 1 Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: Migraine TMJ dysfunction etc…
Nov 27 - 29 Snowflakes - Complex Presentations
All courses will be held at our studio in Gramsvej 3, 3200 Helsinge, Denmark.
