The EMMETT Technique Practitioner training is designed for qualified medical professionals and complementary therapists interested in extending their skills. All practitioners are encouraged to enhance their existing practice by integrating the EMMETT Technique with their prior training. Exercise specialists such as Pilates instructors, yoga teachers and personal trainers and coaches are also very attracted to this course. Undergraduates and non-therapists are also welcome to attend as there are no pre-requisites.

The course is divided into two-day learning blocks, called Modules, with 6 Modules in total across 11 days. Material covered in the previous Module is reviewed before new work is covered. This ensures that all participants are up to date and ready to learn new material. Modules 1&2 are one day each in duration and always taught as a two-day block. The total course therefore consists of 11 days.

This course is accredited by the Complementary Health Professionals (CHP).

Modular Course Structure

Modules 1 & 2. First day Module 1, second day Module 2.
Module 3. First day review of Mods 1&2, second day new Module 3 work.
Module 4. First day review of Module 3, second day new Module 4 work.
Module 5. First day review of Module 4, second day new Module 5 work.
Module 6. First day review of Module 5, second day new Module 6 work.
Module 6 Review / Assessment. One day. At Module 6 Review, a written & practical assessment will be offered and a Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded when a pass is achieved. This qualifies the participant as an EMMETT Technique Practitioner. Assessment is optional. A Certificate of Attendance is provided where the participant is not assessed.
Client Clinic Day.

“I can’t wait” is the typical response from students when the instructors send out email reminders about the next module!

The modules are generally offered in the same location 8 – 12 weeks apart to allow participants to gain real experience with the technique between workshops. Therefore it is usually possible to complete the full course within 12 months. The course can be completed sooner if the participant is willing to travel between venues.

Want to know more? Check out the FAQ section on our website.

Syllabus

Practitioner Course Syllabus

(Approved version: 2020)

Module 1

Overview and aim of workshop
Working with EMMETT Points
Types of Applications
The 7 As (subconscious triggers to healing)
Draping / Table Dismount
Principles of the Emmett Technique
Psoas and Associated Muscles
Psoas Assessment and Indications
QL / 12th Rib (body rotation)
Piriformis / TFL (piriformis and glutes)
Iliacus / Oblique (pelvic floor and hips)
Psoas / 12th Rib (psoas and hamstrings)
Psoas Knee Up (psoas and lower back)
Gastroc (calf issues and balance)

Module 2

Review of Module 1
Trapezius (shoulders and neck)
Levator Scapula / 45 (shoulders and neck)
Rhomboid 45 (neck)
Rhomboid 90 (shoulders)
Rhomboid 30 (arm and fingers)
SCM (neck)
AC / Biceps (shoulders)

Module 3

Review of Modules 1 & 2
Inguinal Psoas (psoas and lower back)
Teres Minor (shoulder)
Sacrum (sacrum)
Forearm (grip, elbow and shoulder)
Knee
ITB Release (leg, hip and knee)
ITB / Sartorius (knee)
Foot Balance (balance)
Diaphragm
Rescue (stress, anxiety)

Module 4

Review of Module 3
Abdominal Release
Pec Minor Release (shoulder)
Scapula (rhomboids)
Scapula Mid and Lower (scapulae)
Latisimus Dorsi (back and shoulder)
Biceps 2 Heads (biceps and shoulder)
Triceps (triceps)
Hamstrings (hamstrings and lower back)
Lower Leg Release (soleus and achilles tendon)
Knee Pain Release (knee)

Module 5

Review of Module 4
Jaw (jaw, eyes, ears)
Chest / 45 (rotator cuff / shoulder)
Scalenus / Pec Minor (shoulder and neck)
Sinus / Chest Procedure (sinus congestion)
Knee
Ankle Release (ankle and foot)
Quads (quads and knee)
Sacral / TFL (glutes)
Piriformis (piriformis)

Module 6

Review of Module 5
Rhomboid 45 X Inguinal Psoas (abdominal fascia)
12th Rib X Iliacus (abdominal fascia)
Bladder
Adductor (inner thigh)
Foot Pain (foot and ankle)
Neck (eyes, TMJ, neck, shoulder and arm)
Bicep Belly (bicep)
Sacral Notch (pelvis)
Lymphatic Drainage Procedure

Review of Module 6 / Assessment

Client Clinic Day (optional).
Although not a pre-requisite, it is the perfect link between the Module course (1-6) and the advanced EP 1 course. This one day course provide a deeper understanding of Ross’s approach to structuring treatments. The feedback from students is that it is invaluable.

FAQ

Is this the course for me?

This course is suitable for all complementary therapists, medical professionals, sports or exercise instructors interested in expanding their therapeutic skills. These include:

Massage therapists
Chiropractors
Physiotherapists
Medical doctors
Nurses
Reflexologists
Osteopaths
Bowen therapists
Kinesiologists
Personal trainers
Pilates instructors
Yoga teachers

But don’t let that impressive list of professionals put you off because undergraduates and non-therapists are also welcome to attend. There are no pre-requisites and the instructors approach each class as if everyone has the same very basic knowledge, so it’s easy for everyone to keep up with the learning!

What will I learn?

You will learn how to apply the EMMETT Technique and how it was developed. You will learn to quickly and effectively assess the areas of tension in your client’s body and how to locate the appropriate EMMETT point requiring desensitisation. Participants typically comment on how much their anatomy knowledge and understanding deepens as they progress through the course. The following areas of the body are focused on as these are commonly presented by clients: core muscles, lower back, thoracic back, shoulders, neck, arms including grip, legs and feet including balance, and breathing, and less frequent symptoms such as deep seated abdominal and lower body dis-ease. You will also learn about the “Chameleon Approach” that makes EMMETT so powerful. This includes special language skills and how to apply anchors to promote positive outcomes. Read the full Syllabus.

How will I be assessed?

Students are supervised during practice sessions and extra assistance will be offered where required, so all students will become competent and confident with the moves. Each move will be revised at least once within the context of the training sessions. A written and practical assessment is offered at the final stage of training at Module 6 Review and a Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded when a pass is achieved. This qualifies the participant as an EMMETT Technique Practitioner. Assessment is optional. A Certificate of Attendance is provided where the student chooses not to be accessed. Although there is no stated number of case study hours required students are encouraged to record their experiences in a reflective-learning journal and ask questions which can be shared and raised at the following module.

Is there a requirement to attend EMMETT CPD?

Once a student has achieved EMMETT Technique Practitioner status, their basic business contact information is listed on this website as a Practitioner so the general public can search for a local practitioner. To remain listed on the website, the Practitioner is required to attend 8 hours of EMMETT training within a 12 month period from July 1 – June 30 of the following year. The CPD hours are optional and are only required for continued website listing.

Will I be able to use EMMETT with my current therapy?

Definitely, for sure, absolutely!!! Students are encouraged to incorporate the EMMETT Technique with their current skills and not “throw the baby out with the bath water”, thereby enhancing the value of their existing skills. One of the benefits of the EMMETT Technique is that it provides therapists with complete freedom to integrate the technique with what they know or, under certain circumstances, to use it exclusively.

How does it differ from the Bowen Technique?

Despite the similarities between Tom Bowen and Ross Emmett, the EMMETT Technique is NOT a Bowen Therapy nor a derivation of it. Developed long before Ross was introduced to Bowen Therapy, the EMMETT Technique is a unique form of body therapy. There is no skin slack; there are no prescribed procedures and only a few set sequences; instead therapists are encouraged to respond to the client moment by moment. The EMMETT Technique uses quick assessments, specific language and other anchors to encourage positive change. Overwhelming feedback from Bowen Therapists is that the EMMETT Technique has transformed their practice; in particular the speed with which they can effect change for their clients, dramatically improving their results and professional reputation.

Can I use the EMMETT training days as Continued Professional Development?

This will depend on which professional body you are a member of. Contact your own association and enquire whether you will be allowed to claim CPD. EMMETT Therapies UK is happy to help by providing them with information about the course for them to evaluate.

Currently we are aware that CPD points are awarded by the following associations:

CThA
FHT (5 points per day)
Body Control Pilates (20)
The Association of Reflexologists
The General Chiropractic Council (8)
BTPA (non Bowen CPD)
Complementary Health Professionals (CHP)
International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)

Cost

Course Fees

All bookings are subject to a non-refundable element paid at the time of booking.

Each two day Practitioner course is charged at GBP 340 . The non-refundable element is GBP 50.

Each one day Practitioner course is charged at GBP 170. The non-refundable element is GBP 50.

When a student chooses to repeat a Module, having already taken and reviewed it, they may repeat any individual Module or any individual day for half price.

The course fees are applicable for both the EMMETT Technique Practitioner Course and the Advanced EMMETT training.

For workshops conducted in Ireland, Euro payments are accepted to the equivalent GBP value.

Course dates and venues are subject to change. Please keep this in mind when booking transport and accommodation.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made up to 21 days prior to a workshop will receive a full refund (minus the non-refundable element). Cancellation fees will be calculated at 50% of the course fee if cancellations occur within 20 – 2 days (48 hours) of a workshop. No refund will be given for cancellations within 48 hours of a workshop.

More information here.

Advanced Training

EP1 - EP6 Workshops

Additional EMMETT Technique training is offered to those who have achieved EMMETT Practitioner status. These “advanced” workshops really take the EMMETT Technique to a whole new level. The releases taught are the developments Ross has made since first putting together the Modular course.

There are 6 levels of EMMETT Professional (EP) training: EP1 – EP6. EP’s are generally scheduled with an interval of 2 – 4 months. At EP6 a written and practical assessment is offered and a Certificate of Proficiency awarded when a pass is achieved. This qualifies the participant as an Advanced EMMETT Technique Practitioner.

Assessment is optional. A Certificate of Attendance is provided where the participant is not assessed. EP workshops are attended in numerical order.

Advanced Lymphatics Workshop

This 2 day course aims to give a more focused approach to the Lymphatic drainage sequence as it has a major influence on the functioning of all body systems including the nervous, muscular, lymphatic, digestive and immune systems. Prerequisite is EP1.

Pelvic Care

This 2 day course teaches and describes corrections to assist pelvic problems with special issues. The course provides therapists with an understanding of the special needs of men and women of all ages and of possible assistance they may be able to provide within the scope of the Emmett Technique. Prerequisite is EP3.

CPD Courses & Workshops

EMMETT Practitioner Days

These two new courses are aimed at those of you who want more from your CPD than re-attending a course that you have already done.

The Practitioner days are two courses that are carefully crafted to include most of the moves from Modules 1-6 over two separate days and split between the upper body and lower body.

Each practise session will begin with a case study scenario followed by a group discussion. The group will suggest appropriate moves and discuss the rationale behind the thought process, before a practise of a pre-planned sequence. We have done this so we can review as many releases as we can during the day.

The moves suggested will be discussed to remind everyone of indications, assessments and validity. We believe this will be a great additional learning resource for everyone as well as allow you to practise a large number of the moves from modules 1 to 6. It’s also a development on from the Client Clinic Day.

These course days cost £170 per day

Prerequisite: Module 6 review

EMMETT Technique Practitioner Course Info

EMMETT Technique Introductory Workshop