Foundations of Integrative Musculoskeletal Care 
Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 11 @ Spokane, WA

This is an evidence-informed continuing education course designed to expand clinicians’ understanding of musculoskeletal evaluation and management through the integration of modern pain neuroscience, neurophysiology, connective tissue science, biotensegrity, and advanced clinical reasoning. Rather than viewing musculoskeletal pain through a purely structural or biomechanical lens, participants learn a multidimensional framework that incorporates the dynamic interactions among the nervous system, connective tissues, movement system, autonomic regulation, tissue healing, and psychosocial influences on pain and function. Through online prerequisite education and laboratory-based learning experiences, participants develop practical examination and manual therapy skills while learning to integrate orthopedic assessment, neurological screening, functional movement analysis, palpation, and continual reassessment into a comprehensive clinical decision-making process. Laboratory instruction emphasizes supervised hands-on practice, faculty feedback, collaborative partner learning, and immediate clinical application of assessment and treatment techniques. By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess an expanded clinical framework for evaluating complex musculoskeletal presentations and developing individualized, evidence-informed treatment strategies that integrate manual therapy, movement retraining, patient education, and therapeutic exercise.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for licensed or registered healthcare professionals whose scope of practice includes the evaluation and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Chiropractors
• Osteopathic Physicians
• Medical Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Certified Athletic Trainers
• Licensed Massage Therapists
• Licensed Acupuncturists
• Other licensed rehabilitation and musculoskeletal healthcare professionals.

Educational Philosophy

This course is founded on the principle that effective musculoskeletal care requires integration of structural, neurological, connective tissue, physiological, and psychosocial influences rather than reliance upon isolated anatomical diagnoses. Participants are encouraged to develop hypothesis-driven clinical reasoning through continual assessment and reassessment while recognizing that patient presentation represents the interaction of multiple body systems operating within a dynamic biological environment. Instruction emphasizes evidence-informed practice, patient-centered care, collaborative learning, and immediate clinical translation.

Location: 

Youthful Horizons Therapy
325S University Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Cost: $700

Early Bird: $650 (Before September 10, 2026)

*** Group discounts (must be from same clinic) ***
We value the collaborative learning and know that learning new skills with other co-workers improve your ability to implement and fine-tune your techniques.  For 2 registrations, the second is 10% off!  If three or more, the first registration is full price, but each additional registration is 15% off.

Includes more than 6 hours of online training + 16 hours live coursework and labs.