About Core Body Therapy
Core Body Therapy was developed by Chris O’Brien in 2003 and continues to deliver high quality courses in Myofascial Release to hundreds of practitioners each year including massage therapists, physiotherapists, pilates instructors, personal trainers, exercise physiologists and speech pathologists.
A Complete System of Integrated Bodywork
Core Body Therapy is a unique system of bodywork developed by Chris O’Brien through more than 28 years of clinical practice, teaching, and continual refinement of treatment approaches.
Throughout decades of working with thousands of clients, Chris recognised that treating the body using only one modality can limit the outcomes a practitioner is able to achieve. The human body is an interconnected system, and every person presents with their own unique combination of fascial restrictions, muscular patterns, postural adaptations, movement dysfunction, and nervous system responses.
This understanding led to the development of the Core Body Therapy system — an integrated approach combining Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, advanced stretching techniques, and a comprehensive understanding of movement and body mechanics.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms or the location of pain, Core Body Therapy teaches practitioners to look deeper and understand the patterns contributing to dysfunction. By developing refined palpation skills and a greater understanding of the body as a whole, practitioners learn how to create more effective and individualised treatment strategies.
The Core Body Therapy Approach
Myofascial Release forms the foundation of the system, providing practitioners with powerful tools to address fascial restrictions, improve mobility, restore balance, and support optimal function.
Craniosacral Therapy adds another dimension to treatment by working with the cranial system, nervous system regulation, and the body’s innate capacity for balance, adaptation, and self-correction.
Trigger Point Therapy provides targeted techniques to address muscular restrictions and areas of tension, while advanced stretching techniques enhance mobility, movement patterns, and treatment outcomes.
By integrating these approaches, Core Body Therapy allows practitioners to work with both the structural and subtle aspects of the body. This creates a more complete treatment approach, giving therapists the ability to select the most appropriate techniques for each individual client.
Beyond Learning Techniques
Core Body Therapy is not simply a collection of treatment techniques. It is a complete approach to understanding and treating the human body.
Our training develops more than technical ability. It builds clinical reasoning, tactile awareness, and the confidence required to assess each client and determine the most effective treatment approach.
Practitioners learn:
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How to assess the body and identify patterns of dysfunction
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How fascia, muscles, posture, movement, and the nervous system interact
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When to apply structural techniques and when a more subtle approach is required
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How to develop treatment strategies based on each client’s individual presentation
Developed Through Clinical Experience
The Core Body Therapy system has evolved through years of hands-on clinical practice, treating a wide range of conditions and continually refining what creates the best outcomes for clients.
This practical experience forms the foundation of all Core Body Therapy training. Courses are designed to provide therapists with immediately applicable skills that can be integrated into clinical practice while developing a deeper understanding of the body’s ability to adapt, change, and restore function.
Transform Your Clinical Practice
Core Body Therapy has helped hundreds of massage therapists, manual therapists, and movement practitioners expand their clinical skills, improve client outcomes, and develop successful, results-driven practices.
Whether you are looking to enhance your existing practice or develop a new career in bodywork, Core Body Therapy provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a highly skilled practitioner.
Discover the Core Body Therapy difference and learn a complete system of integrated bodywork.
I completed the Professional Certificate in Myofascial Release in 2020 and I can honestly say it has been a complete game changer for me . Thank you Chris for delivering such a comprehensive and inspiring program. I have so many techniques and protocols available to me I can now truly help my clients.
Kellee B, Pilates Instructor