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Certificate in Integrated Myofascial Therapy
From MFR UK
The Certificate in Integrated Myofascial Therapy (CiMFT) is a 200 hour qualification delivered as a blended learning self-paced programme.
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This course is delivered on a professional online learning platform and provides a comprehensive online theory package including the anatomy and physiology of the fascial system, fascial dysfunction, current research as well as case studies and valuable documentation to establish a Myofascial Release Practice.
- 200 hours online theory package
- Over 45 techniques are presented in video format
- 3 x 90 minutes Zoom meetings
- Private member FB group
About
This course is delivered on a professional online learning programme and provides a comprehensive online theory package including the anatomy and physiology of the fascial system, fascial dysfunction, current research as well as case studies and valuable documentation to establish a Myofascial Release Practice.
Over 45 techniques are presented in video format with unlimited access enhancing learning and refinement of application. The techniques offered are drawn from various styles of MFR, scar tissue techniques, cranial and intraoral techniques all of which are presented as an integrated approach alongside an introduction to myofascial rebounding and unwinding.
Specific assessments and techniques are provided for the hip, shoulder, lumbar, pelvic, thorax and TMJ including pelvic assessment and treatment of leg length discrepancies and pelvic imbalance.

Who is it For
Pre-requisite. A minimum of a level 3 in Anatomy and Physiology at National Occupational Standard and a manual therapy qualification also to a minimum of a level 3 plus at least 18 months of clinical practice. For manual therapists, a sports and remedial programme is preferable but not essential. However, therapists trained in Swedish, Holistic or Therapeutic Massage (or similar) could use this course as a bridging programme to a remedial qualification.
This course is not suitable for Beauty Therapists, Reflexologists, Movement Therapists, Energy and Reiki Therapists and those without a formal recognised manual therapy qualification.
our teaching team

Ruth Duncan
Ruth Duncan: Dip Sports Therapy, Dip Sports and Remedial Massage, Dip Clinical Hypnotherapist, senior lecturer for Myofascial Release UK and Myofascial Release Specialist
Ruth began her manual therapy career in the USA in 2000. She has been a pioneer of myofascial release (MFR) in the UK and has provided advanced myofascial release workshops for manual therapists under the name ‘MFR UK’ for 15 years. She has also lectured and taught MFR internationally and is the author of ‘A Hands On Guide to Myofascial Release’ published by Human Kinetics.
Ruth is a founding member of the Fascia Research Society, is a past committee member and consultant for the British Fascia Symposium and has delivered many lectures and workshops at trade shows and conferences including The Sports Massage Association, The Massage Training Institute and The Scottish Massage Therapy Organisation, The Polish Fascia Symposium and the International MyoPain conference in India.
Ruth’s own training includes advanced myofascial release techniques, sports and remedial soft tissue therapy, functional rehabilitation approaches as well as many post graduate CPD workshops. Ruth is also currently undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science with the Open University.
Ruth is passionate about sharing the values of fascial orientated manual therapy and promotes the phrase:
‘it’s not how much pressure you use but how much resistance you feel’ – Ruth A Duncan.
All her manual therapy workshops delivered through MFR UK encourage the art of feeling what’s happening under the therapist’s hands allowing them to find, follow and treat the source of pain and dysfunction.

Linda Currie
Linda Currie: BA. Dip Sports and Remedial Therapist and Myofascial Release Specialist. Senior lecturer for Myofascial Release UK.
Linda Currie is a graduate of the Scottish School of Physical Education, Jordanhill College, Glasgow, and has maintained a lifelong interest in sport, exercise, and fitness.
She first qualified in massage therapy in 2000 and has been a massage provider for the Scottish Institute of Sport since 2004.
Linda provides soft tissue therapy for elite athletes at their training venues through the Scottish Institute of Sport and has also provided soft tissue therapy for premier league football teams and the Ladies national team.
Linda suffered a significant back injury in the 1980s, which affected her own sporting participation and prompted her interest in bodywork.
Linda is also a fitness instructor who has also completed training in CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, Kinesio Taping, Medical Acupuncture, Spinal Manipulation Reflexology, Korean Hand Therapy, Slavic Massage and Thermo Auricular Therapy, as well as having attended professional development courses with Art Riggs, James Waslaski, Mel Cash, Ben Benjamin, Mario-Paul Cassar, and Noah Karrasch.
Linda has also trained with the Functional Movement Systems (FMS) with Gray Cook. She has also expanded her knowledge and understanding of anatomy, biomechanics and biotensegrity by attending many human dissection workshops with Julian baker and Gil Hedley.
Linda began her myofascial training in 2004 with MFR UK and since then has travelled to the USA to train with John F Barnes. She has completed many of John’s advanced courses including a one week skill enhancement internship in his clinic in Arizona.
Linda has a full time therapy practice where she has been using myofascial release and soft tissue approaches for over 10 years as well as offering support and guidance from a first hand perspective including fitness instruction.
Linda has lectured on the Lothian School of Massage Courses, at the Scottish Police College as an instructor and has been teaching and assisting with MFR UK for 10 years.

Claire Dannat
Advanced Sport and Remedial Soft Tissue and Advanced Myofascial Release Therapist. MFR UK assistant.
Claire has been involved in sport throughout her life, competing in hockey, trampolining and athletics at both school and university. She trained at Chelsea School of Human Movement, Brighton University, and graduated with a BEd Hons to become a secondary school teacher of Physical Education.
As a teacher she coached her students to high standards allowing some them to be selected for county and international positions in athletics and hockey.
After 20 years of full time teaching, Claire retrained to become a Sports Massage therapist. Whilst continuing to teach part time, she also worked for 4 seasons with her local Ryman league football team as their sports therapist , during that time extending her qualifications in sports injuries therapy.
Claire has also trained to be an advanced Myofascial Release therapist, following the John Barnes techniques. She has visited the States to train with John himself and uses her experience to assist with the delivery of courses in London.
Claire continues to use her teaching skills by training new ITEC Sports Massage therapists and Sports therapy degree students at Kent University.

Karen Baker
Advanced Sport and Remedial Soft Tissue and Advanced Myofascial Release Therapist. MFR UK assistant.
Karen is a full-time myofascial therapist working in Rosyth and Edinburgh. She is an advanced sports and remedial therapist and has trained with the Scottish Massage Schools and is a member of The Scottish Massage Therapist Organisation.
She has a keen interest in soft tissue dysfunction and began her MFR journey by completing her training in Integrated Myofascial Therapy with MFR UK. Karen has also attended USA MFR seminars with John F. Barnes and has completed her internship in his Arizona treatment centre.
Karen’s main focus is on the body/mind connection and the role of the unconscious mind in physical tension and pain, both literal and symbolic. Karen also uses a variety of complementary therapies that tap into this connection allowing her to add those skills to her treatments.
Karen assists on many of MFR UK’s workshops as well as instructing on the myofascial unwinding workshops
Karen completed her MFR training programme with John F. Barnes in the USA in October 2009.

Tim Harwood
Advanced Sport and Remedial Soft Tissue and Advanced Myofascial Release Therapist. MFR UK assistant.
My Bodywork career started as a Sport & Remedial Massage Therapist, training with the highly regarded London School of Sports Massage. I studied Myofascial Release (MFR) with Ruth Duncan of MFR UK. I was one of the first three students to complete the Advanced Clinical Diploma in Integrated MFR – a course I passed with distinction.
My training in energy work started with Meditation, Reiki and Emotional Realignment Therapy (ERT) which I studied with James E Honey, the creator of ERT and its successor: the Honey Healing Method (HHM). Both therapies are revolutionary approaches to permanently clearing emotional blocks and resolving the issues these blockages create in our energy flow.
I’m now a Reiki Master and Teacher and one of a small number of HHM and ERT practitioners in the world. I’m delighted to be able to offer these therapies to my clients as they are so beneficial for mind and body. I have been teaching (attuning) people to Reiki since 2013 and hold regular classes.

Recognised Qualification
After successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the Certificate in Integrated Myofascial Therapy and can call yourself a Qualified Myofascial Release Therapist. This course is Affiliated by the Association of Physical & Natural Therapists and is fully insurable by top insurers, Holistic Insurance and Balens. After completion of this course, the Myofascial Release Therapist will be provided with 1 years access to the MFR UK therapists directory and use of the Integrated Myofascial Therapy logo to use on their marketing and social media*
*Charges apply to renew after initial 12-month listing
Live Experience Event
In addition to our online classroom, the cost of the course includes a 2-day attendance to a live face to face masterclass at a venue of your choice. Here, you will get to review techniques, work hands-on and gain experiential knowledge

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Join our course and start building the most wanted MFR Therapy title available today. We make sure every class is easily understood, and that all students reach the same level of expertise needed for today’s industry.
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Protected: Certificate in Integrated Myofascial Therapy -PRELAUNCH OFFER
£323.00 / month – £897.00 Select options
Payment Plans Available
This is a PRELAUNCH Offer.
Course Launches 11 January, 2020
FAQ
How long is the course expected to complete?
The course is 200 online hours and is expected to take a minimum of 4 months to complete. The live event days will be offered 4 times per year, and the first event can, and is encouraged to be attended following completion of the first unit.
This is a self-paced course, but students are expected to aim to complete the course within 12 months.*
*To gain certificate and qualification, all units, live events, and case studies must be completed by 18 months. Failing to do so will void qualification. Extraordinary circumstances (such as covid restrictions) will of course be considered.
Where will live events be held?
We are currently working on venues in London, Glasgow, the north of England, and Bristol.
Can I practice integrated myofascial Therapy and Myofascial release as soon as I start the course?
Yes, but you can only offer treatments for you to learn from and to complete your case studies as a student under your own insurance. Once you have completed the course successfully, you can use the designation of Integrated Myofascial Release Therapist.
I am a previous student, can I take these courses at a discounted rate?
Yes, Previous students can book the courses at £497 as long as you have previously completed the Structural Series parts 1-3 – this will allow you access to the additional techniques, the live event, and to also gain the qualification title If you have only completed the Structural Series parts 1 or parts 1 and 2, please email us and we can organise a student price for you.
When Does Course Launch?
Course launches 11 January, 2020
Can I attend the live event only?
Yes, pre-requisites will be provided for all the MFR UK live events. Previous students may attend the 2 day live events if they meet the pre-requisites.
Can I attend additional live events during the course?
Yes, you can attend additional CiMFT events for £197
Can I access the course in printed format?
Yes, Course content is available as an optional download for printing at an additional cost of £30.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, the price can be divided into 3-6 payments. Payment plan payments are allocated to specific units within the course. You will only get access to these units once payment are made.
Once a payment plan is entered into, students are committed to completing the entire payment plan – no refunds will be given under any circumstances.