Soft Tissue Release Level 1 In-Person – November 28-29, 2026 – Toronto, ON.

Cost: $595 (total cost)

Benefits of the technique:
Soft tissue release is a very effective technique that has proven to be successful on treating soft tissue injuries both in sub-acute and chronic injuries/pain. These techniques can be very effectively administered causing little to no stress on both the therapist and the client. In this workshop, I want to ensure that therapists are taught how to adapt the techniques to meet the specific needs of the client and/or situation. I also want the therapists to learn how to effectively administer client self-treatment exercises that will further help in the recovery.

Course Description:
Soft Tissue Release (STR) is the “Foundation” of all the recent “release techniques” and has developed into the fastest acting therapy for all acute and chronic soft tissue pain – providing permanent results. Clients injured in sports, at work, or with injuries incurred over time, can all benefit from STR. The entire body is covered in this one workshop. STR is a combination of Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Massage, and Active Assisted Stretching. The technique involves applying precise pressure during a specific stretch performed in multiple planes of movement. The result: fast and permanent reorganization of scar tissue, the targeted muscle(s) return to the proper resting length, muscle imbalances are corrected, associated pain is decreased or eliminated altogether, and muscle performance is improved.

This hands-on workshop covers the entire body, without the need to recertify every year. After completing the workshop participants will have the confidence and skills to properly apply the techniques to their clients immediately and to educate clients on self-release techniques for home care.
Hundreds of Physiotherapists across Canada have participated in this workshop and have recommended it to their colleagues!

Registration/Information: www.SoftTissueRelease.ca

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and cervicogenic orofacial headaches are frequently encountered in physiotherapy practice, yet they are often under-assessed and under-treated. This comprehensive 2-day course equips physiotherapists with the anatomical, clinical, and practical knowledge needed to confidently assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with TMD and headache complaints.

Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, case-based discussions, and hands-on labs, participants will explore the functional biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the interplay between the jaw and cervical spine, and the multifactorial contributors to pain and dysfunction, including myofascial, arthrogenous, postural, and psychosocial elements.

Participants will learn how to perform a detailed TMJ and headache evaluation, developing individualized treatment strategies using manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, soft tissue techniques, and exercise prescription. This is a certification course that will earn participants the CTMD Practitioner designation.

Course Instructor: Ashish Vora, PT, MClSc (Adv Practice) BPT, FCAMPT, CGIMS, CFIMS

Course Location: Triangle Physiotherapy Erin Mills 2520 Eglinton Ave W, Unit 205, Mississauga

Course Dates: 16, 17 January, 2027

Fees: $795+HST – Installment payment options available on the website

2-Day Introduction to Acupuncture & Dry Needling — Ottawa | January 16–17, 2027

Take your first step into acupuncture and dry needling with a practical, clinically focused weekend designed to give you both the knowledge and hands-on experience to begin incorporating needling into your clinical practice. Over two full days, you’ll learn essential needling safety, clean needle technique, precautions and contraindications, surface anatomy, acupuncture point location, meridian pathways and the fundamentals of dry needling. You’ll also receive extensive hands-on practice, including practical needling of acupuncture points and motor points — providing far more than simply a theoretical introduction.

Our approach brings together traditional acupuncture concepts with modern anatomical, neurophysiological and Western research perspectives. You’ll learn not only where and how to needle, but why particular points and techniques may be clinically relevant, and how acupuncture and dry needling can complement your existing assessment and treatment skills. The course is an ideal starting point for clinicians looking to expand their treatment options through a structured, evidence-informed and highly practical introduction to acupuncture and dry needling. No previous acupuncture or dry needling experience is required.

Note: This course is part of our 10 course series which provides International Certification upon successful completion (accredited by World Physiotherapy).

The Functional IMS course provides comprehensive training on conducting full body neuropathic functional assessments. It enhances clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to identify patients who will benefit from IMS techniques. The course covers indications, contraindications, precautions, and emergency measures, ensuring safe and clean needle handling practices. Participants will learn over 150 needling points across two intensive weekends, equipping them with practical skills for effective treatment.

What will you learn upon completion of the course:

1. How to do a full body neuropathic functional assessment
2. Improve your clinical reasoning and critical thinking process
3. Identify patients who will benefit from IMS techniques.
4. Indications, contraindications, precautions and emergency measures
5. Safe and clean needle handling practice
6. Over 150 needling points over 2 weekends in person.