FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
About Manupractic Structural Integration and Neuromuscular Therapy Training
Q. How long is the training?
A. The Manupractic Structural Integration training is 20 days long, consisting of 10 modules of 2 days in person training each, typically done over a weekend.
The Neuromuscular Therapy training is 15 days long, consisting of 7 modules of 2 days and 1 module of 1 day in person training each, typically done over a weekend.
Q. Are there exams?
A. There is testing done at the end of each module, on the second day of training. A minimum pass mark of 70% is required to pass each module. A final Certificate of Completion in the Manupractic Structural Integration 10 Session Series is issued upon completion of the 10 modules. A final Certificate of Completion in the Neuromuscular Therapy training is issued upon completion of the 8 modules.
About Manupractic Structural Integration Treatment Sessions
Q. Does the patient have to commit to the full 10 Session Series?
A. Optimally, the patient should complete the 10 Session Series for maximal results. There is no harm should the patient end treatment before completing the 10 sessions, and he/ she will still receive some benefit. The patient can also choose the 3 Session Series treatment plan of Sessions 1, 2 and 3.
Q. How long are the Manupractic Structural Integration sessions?
A. The 10 Session Series protocols average one hour to 90 minutes in length.
Q. How are Manupractic Structural Integration treatments scheduled?
A. As a rule of thumb, sessions should be scheduled a minimum of 1 week apart to a maximum of 1 month apart. The 10 Session Series should be completed within one year. If more than six months have passed since the last session, it may be required to start over again at Session 1.
Q. Do patients have to remove their clothing for Manupractic Structural Integration treatment? Is there sheet draping as in massage therapy?
A. Patients do not fully undress for their sessions, and either keep their underwear on or are given shorts and sports bras to wear for the treatment. There is no draping and no top sheet used, only a bottom sheet to cover the table.
Q. Is Manupractic Structural Integration treatment painful?
A. Manupractic Structural Integration treatment should not be painful, although it is a deeper type of manual therapy that requires applying pressure on the soft tissues. The therapist uses a pain scale to monitor the patient's comfort level, and alters the pressure or technique to accomodate.
Q. Does the effects of Manupractic Structural Integration treatment last?
A. The effects of the 10 Session Series should have a lasting effect on the physical structure of the body due to the changes made to the myofascial tissues. The changes are most dramatic during and immediately after the sessions, but may continue for up to a year after the last session. A common practice for therapists is to take pictures (front, back and both profiles) before the beginning of the first session and after the tenth session to document changes that have occurred.
Q. What happens after the patient completes the 10 Session Series?
A. After completing the tenth session, the patient will continue undergoing physical changes for up to one year. It is recommended that the patient not have anymore Structural Integration treatments for 6 to 9 months after the tenth session. After that, the patient may have maintenance treatments customized to accomodate his/ her needs at not more than one session a month
Registration Information
I. Course Length
The courses (modules) that comprise the Manupractic Structural Integration, training, Neuromuscular therapy training, Manupractic massage training, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage training and traditional Thai massage training are all each 10 hours in duration, 5 hours a day for two days straight. Courses are usually scheduled on weekends for convenience purposes. A typical course day begins at 9 am, with a one hour lunch break around noon and finishing around 3 pm.
II. Course Locations
In person classes are usually held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, although classes in other Canadian cities are available pending sufficient interest in those cities.
III. Course Fees
All the 2 day courses (modules) in the Manupractic Institute Training are $500.00 each. All the zoom intro couirses are $80 each. All courses are subject to 5% gst. There is no refund once you have done the course.
IV. Course Confirmation
Registrants will get confirmation that the course will proceed as scheduled at least 5 days prior to the start date.
V. Course Pre-requisites
All of the courses at the Manupractic Institute are developed as continuing education components. Although the Manupractic Structural Integration and Neuromuscular Therapy training are stand alone modalities, participants are expected to have a strong background knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathology and manual practice.
VI. Certificates
Upon completion of each course (module), the participant is issued a certificate of completion.
VII. What to bring to the courses
Please bring a portable massage table that you will be comfortable working on, sheets for the table, short pants to change into for when you get worked on (loose, comfortable and ending half way down the thighs - please no spandex, tights or shorts that are longer than half way down the thigh), and for females, comfortable fitting sports bras (or regular bras if you are comfortable with it), pens and paper for taking notes. If you have registered with a friend, you can bring a table between the two of you. Please come to the course in loose, comfortable clothing that you would usually wear when working. The conference centers where the courses will be held will supply pillow bolsters and towels as needed. Notes will be handed out at the courses.