Taught by Abigail Showl, Master Massage Therapist & Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist

Welcome to CORE Fascial Release, work designed to Coax Order and Restore Energy to the human bodymindcore, one person at a time.

Practitioners of CORE work are dedicated to unwinding fascial restrictions and holding of old trauma—physical, mental, emotional, chemical and energetic. We believe any old trauma can be stored in the body and inhibit freedom and movement. Causing pain, illness and further lack of movement. As we work with clients, we partner with them to create freedom, movement, breath, and health in their systems.

We ask you to wear comfortable clothing and to bring a fitted sheet and face rest cover and one table for each two people. This work is done clothing on.

Class will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday at The Human Experience Studio in Unit 989.

CREDITS / FEES:

Cost: $400 (Book by Feb. 26 for $350 early bird rate.)

Pay via CashApp: $AbigailShowl12
Or book on Eventbrite.com.

Contact Abigail (Abby) at WhiteWillowTherapy@gmail.com.

No pre-req.
18 CEUs

• “Unwinding the Spine” (6 hrs.)

• “Top Ten Hot Spots” (6 hrs.)

• “Psoas: Storer Of All Stress” (6 hrs.)

Pamela Martin to offer CORE III/IV Intensive course Edinburgh, Scotland

CORE III and IV run concurrently with IV's starting one day earlier. As a group we'll focus on the learning and enhancing of the five series recipe developed by Noah.

At the culmination of the class, all are certified to use the five session recipe; IV's will have some additional training and the chance to visit the recipe in two courses.

Pre-requisites : CORE I&II for CORE III and CORE I, II,III for IV

17-24 November 2023
CORE IV - CORE I-III pre-req
18-24 November 2023
CORE III - CORE I, II pre-req

A deposit of £200 is required to secure your place.

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Noah Karrasch to offer a masterclass in Sitia, Crete!

In this two-day class, each participant will receive work from Noah as well as from other students. We will discuss rules for the work, communication skills, assessment skills, movement work, emotional anatomy and creating safety for the patron, etc. We’ll also talk extensively about the importance of the vagus nerve to overall health. In addition to the work from Noah, the class will practice specific techniques and entertain questions from participants.

Limit of six participants.

Sitia is beautiful! And while this time in November can be a bit cooler, usually the water and the weather are still warm and inviting! —Noah

CREDITS / FEES:

14 CEUs/CPDs; CORE I-II pre-req
Cost: US $500
Deposit of US $150 US required by 1 Sept, 2023.

Noah Karrasch to offer CORE III/IV Intensive course in Sitia, Crete!

CORE III and IV run concurrently with IV's starting one day earlier. As a group we'll focus on the learning and enhancing of the five series recipe developed by Noah.

At the culmination of the class, all are certified to use the five session recipe; IV's will have some additional training and the chance to visit the recipe in two courses.

By invitation only! Inquire if you’d like to be considered for the course and to learn additional information.

Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
CORE IV - CORE I-III pre-req
Nov. 1-8
CORE III - CORE I, II pre-req

Cost of class will include housing!
A deposit of US $300 is required by 1 Sept, 2023.

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

Pre-requisite: CORE I
CREDITS: 24 CPDs
FEES: £540 (£150 deposit)

CORE II — Technique: A 24 hour class; prerequisite is CORE I. Day one and two, techniques; day two review of CORE I recipe and demonstration on a model as well as video of deep fascia dissection. Day three work in recipe with partners, then with models. The purpose is to both give students many new techniques, challenge students to find the 'personal line' on each client, review the one session recipe, and prepare them for the five session recipe of CORE III. Also included in this class: seated back work, front of neck work, and emotional anatomy.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

CORE I Intensive: All Purpose Recipe

• Saturday, 30 September 2023

• Sunday, 1 October 2023

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (map)

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

Swedish Massage (or equivalent)
CREDITS: 16 CPDs
FEES: £340 (£100 deposit)

CORE I Intensive: Technique — CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE Philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (or equivalent ) with curiosity can benefit from this class.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

CONTACT PAM

Book online.

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

Pre-requisite: CORE I
CREDITS: 24 CPDs
FEES: £540 / £490 Early bird until 16/12/2022 (£150 deposit)

CORE II — Technique: A 24 hour class; prerequisite is CORE I. Day one and two, techniques; day two review of CORE I recipe and demonstration on a model as well as video of deep fascia dissection. Day three work in recipe with partners, then with models. The purpose is to both give students many new techniques, challenge students to find the 'personal line' on each client, review the one session recipe, and prepare them for the five session recipe of CORE III. Also included in this class: seated back work, front of neck work, and emotional anatomy.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

CORE I Intensive: All Purpose Recipe (Perth)

• Saturday, 28 January 2023

• Sunday, 29 January 2023

Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom (map)

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

Swedish Massage (or equivalent)
CREDITS: 16 CPDs
FEES: £340 (£100 deposit)

CORE I Intensive: Technique — CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE Philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Added recently: skin and superficial fascia dissection DVD with Gil Hedley. Pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (or equivalent ) with curiosity can benefit from this class.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

CONTACT PAM

Book online.

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

CORE IV, 7 days and CORE III, concurrently 6 days, explore the five-session blueprint for CORE work…basically the way to touch a body fully in five hours. During the course, students will review CORE principles, then watch tutor demonstration, work in partnerships with each other and take models through the series of sessions (for III’s one model, for IV’s two models).

CORE III and IV are run concurrently, with IV's attending one day earlier. As a group we'll focus on the learning and enhancing of the five series recipe developed by Noah.

III's will watch the instructor demonstrations of the sessions, work with another student through the series, and take one model through the series.

IV's will watch the demonstrations, work with another student, and take two models through the series.

At the culmination of the class, all are certified to use the five session recipe; IV's will have some additional training and the chance to visit the recipe in two courses.

NOTE: Ongoing support consists of access to internet support—for III’s, three personal Zoom sessions with Pam or another instructor for your concerns, and for IV’s, two personal sessions. In addition, Pam is available for email consultations and the group’s Facebook site adds information and support.

CREDITS / FEES:

Nov 18-21 22-25
CORE IV - 64 CPDs; CORE I-III pre-req
£1750 (Register before August 1 for early bird £1500.)
£200 deposit will hold space at early bird price.

Nov 19-21, 22-25
CORE III - 54 CPDs; CORE I, II pre-req
£1100 (Register before August 1 for early bird £900.)
£200 deposit will hold space at early bird price.

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Class size is limited to 6 students. Pre-requisites

• CORE II for III

• CORE III for IV

Credits

• CORE III: 56 CPDs

• CORE IV: 64 CPDs

Fees

• CORE III: £1100/900

• CORE IV: £1750/1500

CORE III — The Five Sessions: A 56 credit class over six days; prerequisite CORE I and II, by invitation. In this class Pam introduces the five series recipe and discusses the Ida Rolf ten session recipe and how it contrasts to the work we are doing. Students observe, receive, and practice Noah's five series on each other and one model, observing one series given by CORE IV students as well if they are present in the course; and come out with a specific formula for addressing clients' body needs while enhancing their body awareness and understanding of self-imposed restrictions that can be changed. Particular attention is given to developing greater communication skills with clients. This class examines how health can be integrated into the lives of clients and students. CORE is not Rolfing! This is a specific series that accomplishes many of Rolfing's goals, but also intends to achieve different results.

CORE IV — The Final Step: A 64 hour class taken over eight days; prerequisite CORE I, II, and III and by invitation only. This class is meant to be taken at least one year after III, with practice of the five series in between. It is for serious students who want to develop and polish deeper bodywork skills, and the class is guaranteed to change both the way you think about bodies and about the recipe for five sessions learned in CORE III. Those who have completed this course understand the value of CORE IV. The CORE IV certificate is not recognized by any governing or certifying body as a terminal degree; this training is for bodyworkers who seriously want to enhance their skills, not their credentials. That said, this certificate is becoming more valued and valuable as more students are practicing and seeing the value of CORE work.

CORE I Intensive: All Purpose Recipe (Edinburgh)

• Saturday, 22 October 2022

• Sunday, 23 October 2022

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (map)

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

Swedish Massage (or equivalent)
CREDITS: 16 CPDs
FEES: £340 (£100 deposit)

CORE I Intensive: Technique — CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE Philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Added recently: skin and superficial fascia dissection DVD with Gil Hedley. Pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (or equivalent ) with curiosity can benefit from this class.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

CONTACT PAM

Book online.

CORE I Intensive: All Purpose Recipe (Perth)

• Saturday, 30 July 2022

• Sunday, 31 July 2022

Perth Yoga Studio, 7 Rose Terrace, Perth PH1 5HA Scotland (map)

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

Swedish Massage (or equivalent)
CREDITS: 16 CPDs
FEES: £340 (£100 deposit)

CORE I Intensive: Technique — CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE Philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Added recently: skin and superficial fascia dissection DVD with Gil Hedley. Pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (or equivalent ) with curiosity can benefit from this class.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

CONTACT PAM

Book online.

Conducted by Elizabeth Buri, Level II CORE Instructor

Pre-requisite: CORE I
CREDITS: 24 CPDs
FEES: RM2800

CORE II — Technique: A 24 hour class; prerequisite is CORE I. Day one and two, techniques; day two review of CORE I recipe and demonstration on a model as well as video of deep fascia dissection. Day three work in recipe with partners, then with models. The purpose is to both give students many new techniques, challenge students to find the 'personal line' on each client, review the one session recipe, and prepare them for the five session recipe of CORE III. Also included in this class: seated back work, front of neck work, and emotional anatomy.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

Conducted in Kuala Lumpur , by Elizabeth Buri, Level II CORE Instructor

No pre-req.
CREDITS: 20 CEUs
RM2100

CORE I Intensive: Technique — This CORE I course is designed as an introduction into becoming a CORE practitioner, and learning the fundamentals of CORE deep tissue work. Practitioners will learn how to coax deeper awareness from their clients while working with deep layers of connective tissue and fascia. This course will define differences in CORE work, as opposed to traditional massage therapies. We will dive into techniques that include teaching practitioners to be guides and facilitators, not manipulators. We will learn how to listen to the tissue, system, and body so as to identify static spaces and invite them to release. We will also learn movements and participation cues that enhance our work, and learn how to integrate specific (symptomatic) work we do into the entire body’s system.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

Conducted in Columbia, Missouri, by Albino Sandoval, Level I CORE Instructor

No pre-req.
CREDITS: 20 CEUs
Early bird prices (until March 15): $525 (save $55)
After March 15: $580
A 20% deposit is due at the time of enrollment.

CORE I Intensive: Technique — This CORE I course is designed as an introduction into becoming a CORE practitioner, and learning the fundamentals of CORE deep tissue work. Practitioners will learn how to coax deeper awareness from their clients while working with deep layers of connective tissue and fascia. This course will define differences in CORE work, as opposed to traditional massage therapies. We will dive into techniques that include teaching practitioners to be guides and facilitators, not manipulators. We will learn how to listen to the tissue, system, and body so as to identify static spaces and invite them to release. We will also learn movements and participation cues that enhance our work, and learn how to integrate specific (symptomatic) work we do into the entire body’s system.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

Presented by Abigail Showl, Level I CORE Instructor

March 19-20, 2022
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
USD $150 each., $450 for all 3 classes
(Early Bird: Enroll by Feb. 1 @ $400)
$100 Deposit Required

Unwinding the Spine

Many people suffer from back pain and problems. In this class we look at various techniques that may be useful in relieving that pain and many of these techniques you’ve probably not considered before this day. With a demo, then partner work in each segment, we experiment with various body positions to help open, access and unwind the spinal 'stuck' spots. Prone and supine back work are featured, but also deep front of spine work, seated back work and standing work.

Top Ten Hot Spots

There are certain techniques that work often, while others are more specific to particular situations. This class is created on what is considered to be the most effective ten techniques to work with bodies that, time after time, seem to achieve results for nearly all clients.

Beginning with number one, moving through the list, we spend the most time with the top ideas, since they are the favorites of many bodyworkers. You'll come away from the day with a new respect for these techniques and their effectiveness.

If we can only touch one spot on a client, we know where it would nearly always be. If we can touch two, or three hot spots, we know which call to most loudly. Learn Noah Karrasch's Top Ten Hot Spots list and enhance your practice.

Relaxing the Jaw & Neck

Always a popular course! If you've wanted to get better, and braver, at the front of the neck and inside the jaw, this is the class for you!

CORE Fascial Release Bodywork, developed by Noah Karrasch, AR LMT, is designed to free holding patterns and restrictions through the body in partnership with clients—not in an authoritarian style. In the two days, we'll work in lectures, demonstrations and partnerships to learn the concepts of good deep tissue work that's been around for 35 years.

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

Pre-requisites

• CORE II for III

• CORE III for IV

Credits

• CORE III: 56 CPDs

• CORE IV: 64 CPDs

Fees

• CORE III: £997

• CORE IV: £1200

CORE III — The Five Sessions: A 56 credit class over six days; prerequisite CORE I and II, by invitation. In this class Noah introduces his five series recipe and discusses the Ida Rolf ten session recipe and how it contrasts to the work we are doing. Students observe, receive, and practice Noah's five series on each other and one model, observing one series given by CORE IV students as well if they are present in the course; and come out with a specific formula for addressing clients' body needs while enhancing their body awareness and understanding of self-imposed restrictions that can be changed. Particular attention is given to developing greater communication skills with clients. This class examines how health can be integrated into the lives of clients and students. CORE is not Rolfing! This is a specific series that accomplishes many of Rolfing's goals, but also intends to achieve different results.

CORE IV — The Final Step: A 64 hour class taken over eight days; prerequisite CORE I, II, and III and by invitation only. This class is meant to be taken at least one year after III, with practice of the five series in between. It is for serious students who want to develop and polish deeper bodywork skills, and the class is guaranteed to change both the way you think about bodies and about the recipe for five sessions learned in CORE III. Those who have completed this course understand the value of CORE IV. The CORE IV certificate is not recognized by any governing or certifying body as a terminal degree; this training is for bodyworkers who seriously want to enhance their skills, not their credentials. That said, this certificate is becoming more valued and valuable as more students are practicing and seeing the value of CORE work.

Conducted in Hot Springs, Arkansas, by Roxanne Portman, Level I CORE Instructor

Enroll with Roxanne at Radiance School of Massage.

No pre-req.
CREDITS: 18 CEUs
$450

CORE I Intensive: Technique — CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE Philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Added recently: skin and superficial fascia dissection DVD with Gil Hedley. There is no pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (and many lay people) with curiosity can benefit from this class.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

No pre-req.
CREDITS: 16 CPDs
FEES: £297 (£99 deposit)

CORE I Intensive: Technique — CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE Philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Added recently: skin and superficial fascia dissection DVD with Gil Hedley. There is no pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (and many lay people) with curiosity can benefit from this class.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

Conducted by Noah Karrasch.

No pre-req.
CREDITS: 20 CEUs
$500

Limit 16 participants. Enroll by August 10!

CORE I Intensive: Technique — CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE Philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Added recently: skin and superficial fascia dissection DVD with Gil Hedley. There is no pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (and many lay people) with curiosity can benefit from this class.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

CORE III and IV are run concurrently, with IV's attending one day earlier. As a group we'll focus on the learning and enhancing of the five series recipe developed by Noah Karrasch.

III's will watch the instructor demonstrations of the sessions, work with another student through the series, and take one model through the series.

IV's will watch the demonstrations, work with another student, and take two models through the series.

At the culmination of the class, all are certified to use the five session recipe; IV's will have some additional training and the chance to visit the recipe in two courses.

CREDITS / FEES:

July 21-28
CORE IV - 64 CEUs; CORE I-III pre-req
$1,800

July 22-28
CORE III - 56 CEUs; CORE I, II pre-req
$1,200

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

Pre-requisite: CORE I
CREDITS: 24 CPDs
FEES: £447 (£147 deposit)

CORE II — Technique: A 24 hour class; prerequisite is CORE I. Day one and two, techniques; day two review of CORE I recipe and demonstration on a model as well as video of deep fascia dissection. Day three work in recipe with partners, then with models. The purpose is to both give students many new techniques, challenge students to find the 'personal line' on each client, review the one session recipe, and prepare them for the five session recipe of CORE III. Also included in this class: seated back work, front of neck work, and emotional anatomy.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

Conducted by Pam Martin, Level II CORE Instructor

No pre-req.
CREDITS: 16 CPDs
FEES: £297 (£99 deposit)

CORE I Intensive: Technique — CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE Philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Added recently: skin and superficial fascia dissection DVD with Gil Hedley. There is no pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (and many lay people) with curiosity can benefit from this class.

CORE I and II are pre-requisites to learning the CORE III and IV five series of five sessions.

Pre-requisite: Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy or Osteopathy Qualification

CREDITS: 16 CPDs, £297
Book now at pamofit.wordpress.com/core-fascial-release/.

CORE I Intensive: All Purpose Recipe is the flagship course designed and developed by Noah Steven Karrasch (SMTO Conference 2016) to provide an all purpose recipe of CORE fascial release.

Noah’s philosophy of effective and safe bodywork that Coaxes Order and Restores Energy offers massage therapists and other bodyworkers the opportunity to work with their clients in a new and efficient way. Practitioners conserve their own energy and find the method easier on their body while clients are empowered to take a more active role in their treatment.

CORE Bodywork facilitates change in a direct, deep and dynamic manner.

CORE I focuses on the basic ideas of the CORE philosophy of good, safe deep tissue bodywork: assess, learn to access the correct layer of resistance, create movements and breath work for the client, and integrate any and all work done. We also cover intention, the psoas muscle, kinesiology lines of fascia, appropriate stretching cues and focus on the CORE® one session recipe, which we also observe, practice on each other, and on a client. Added recently: skin and superficial fascia dissection DVD with Gil Hedley.

There is no pre requisite for CORE I — any massage therapist (and many lay people) with curiosity can benefit from this class.