Active Release Techniques (ART): Fascia Seminar

Chiropractors
Continuing education (CE) credit for Chiropractors in attendance of ART seminars is administered by the Northeast College of Health Sciences (Northeast College). You can access all Chiropractic approvals for ART Fascia seminars here: Northeast College of Health Sciences: Fascia

License Renewal: While applications relating to credit hours for license renewal in selected states have been executed for these programs, it remains attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) from whom they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approve both venue and content as they relate to any seminar/course/lecture/webinar/online presentation (event). Neither a speaker’s or exhibitor’s presence at said event, nor product mention or display, shall in any way constitute Northeast College endorsement. Northeast College’s role is strictly limited to processing, submitting, and archiving program documents.

Physical Therapists
Active Release Techniques will be applying for pre-approval from the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
*Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, North Carolina, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming do not require preapproval.
*Maine does not have Continuing Education requirements.
ART does not have preapproval from New York. A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees following the seminar.

Athletic Trainers/Therapists, Massage Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Acupuncturists:
Active Release Techniques will be applying for pre-approval from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, American Occupational Therapy Association, and National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.

Active Release Techniques LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and is also sponsored by NCBTMB to teach New York LMTs continuing education that is accepted by the state of New York for license renewal.

• Identify and define the principles of structure of fascia and its relationships with other tissues.
• Understand the definition of fascia.
• Identify the function of fascia.
• Identify the tissue classification and components of fascia.
• Understand fascial fibers, collagen and its variants the function of fascia.
• Identify the fascial connections and functional implications.
• Identify the clinical relevance of fascial connections.
• Understand the structure, properties, and clinical significance of hyaluronan as it relates to fascia.
• Understand the cellular contributors to hyaluronan production and fascial function.
• Identify the layers and fiber orientation of fascia.
• Identify fascial anatomy region.
• Understand the role of nerves with sensory mapping and functions and the autonomic innervation of fascia.
• Identify the clinical principles relating to altered fascial viscoelasticity, restoring fascial glide and the effect of scars and adhesions.
• Understand the body-wide communication network of fascia.
• Understand the body-wide mechanosensitive signaling network of fascia.
• Understand lymphatics and fascia.
• Identify what ART treats.
• Identify the sources of fascial dysfunction.
• Palpate contractions of fascia.
• Understand force transmission of fascia.
• Understand the stability and control mechanisms of fascia.
• Identify the truss mechanisms and tensegrity of fascia.
• Understand the relative position and relative motion of fascia.
• Identify the fascial chains.
• Identify the fascial segments.
• Identify the problem segment.
• Identify differentiated structures.
• Use Active Release Techniques® to evaluate the fascial chains.
• Use Active Release Techniques® diagnostic algorithm.
• Identify the test position or motion.
• Differentiate the structures involved.
• Confirm fascial involvement.
• Map the chain of dysfunction.
• Use Active Release Techniques® to treat the fascial chains.
• Recall the clinical considerations of fascia during palpation.

ART Seminars consist of 80% or more hands-on practice and training, with attendees receiving immediate feedback from instructors and other attendees.

Seminar Schedule

Day 1:

• 8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Fascial Chain Assessment and Treatment
• 1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Fascial Chain Assessment and Treatment

Day 2:

• 8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Fascial Chain Assessment and Treatment
• 1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Testing

Included with registration

• ARTMan: Our iPad and web-based application includes a digital version of our manual plus exclusive video demonstrations of the protocols. ARTMan can be linked with the Visible Body Suite App (separate purchase) for more in-depth study. ARTMan is exclusively available to active ART Certified Providers.
• Paper Manual: Optional paper manual. (Free for attendees registering as New Certification/Student. Available as an additional purchase for Recertification attendees.)

Appropriate attire:

• Most of our seminars consist of hands-on practice on attendees. Wear clothing which allows for ease of movement so that fellow attendees may easily palpate and practice protocols on you. Athletic attire, shorts, yoga pants, t-shirts, joggers, athletic polo shirts and tops are most appropriate.

Testing:

• New Certification attendees (including Students) will test on two chains on the afternoon of day 2 beginning at 1:00 PM. Each test will take no more than 15 minutes. Attendees should plan to arrive no less than 15 minutes before their scheduled practical test and may leave as soon as they complete their exam. (Testing may end as late as 5:00 PM. Please plan accordingly).

Miscellaneous:

• Portable tables: At most seminars outside of Colorado Springs, we ask that attendees bring a portable table, if possible. As a token of our appreciation, attendees that bring a table will receive a $50 credit toward a future seminar and be entered into a drawing for $500 off their next seminar. Look for more information in our post-registration emails.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Review ART's Cancellation, Return and Seminar Transfer Policy and ART's Grievance Policy in their entirety here.

Special Discounts:
ART provides discounts for current and recently graduated students as well as current and former military members.
Students who are currently enrolled in an academic program or who have graduated less within a year are eligible for $600 off their Fascia - New Certification seminars. Please use code StudentDiscount2026Fascia at checkout. Students will be asked to upload proof of eligibility (current class schedule, diploma with graduation date, etc) after checkout.
Current and Former Military members may receive 10% off all seminars. Use code MILITARY10 at checkout. You will be asked to provide proof of military service after checkout.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Review ART's Cancellation, Return and Seminar Transfer Policy and ART's Grievance Policy in their entirety here.

Participants may file a complaint by telephone or email:

Telephone #: (719) 634-7463
Email: info@activerelease.com

Financial Disclosures
The following third-party products may be discussed during the seminar: Kinetisense 3D Motion Capture Software Application (the "App"). Purchase of the App is not required. Product discussion is for informational purposes only, to inform attendees of the nature and availability of the App and its potential use and benefits in practice. ART may receive referral compensation from Kinetisense, but no employee, officer, or agent of ART will sell or attempt to sell the App directly to attendees.

Special Needs/Accommodations Requests
For more information and special needs requests, please contact: info@activerelease.com