Seattle, WA – February 2026 – training opportunity

Neural, Vascular and Visceral Fascial Mobilization: the Core

Relating the Peripheral and deep neural Fascias

with Jonathan Martine
Feb. 16 – 19, 2026

 

This stand alone class offers a focus on neuro-vascular and visceral fascias. As nerves and vessels  transition from one fascial layer or cavity to the next, there are potential sites of restriction that may lead to tension to the neural roots and dural tube. We will examine the neural-vascular and visceral work in a layered approach working from superficial, cutaneous nerves (fascia) to the nerves of the muscles (myo fascia) in the shoulder and pelvis, then to the hard frame and finally to the contents or visceral components as they relate to deep fascias and boney hard frame.

Tension in the nerve transitions can lead to inhibited muscle contraction, restricted spinal movement, altered coordination in the brain and asymmetric postural displays. We will weave in the relevance for SI work and “the series” and for other practitioners the layered approach offers ideas for staging this in a series of sessions with a client or a single session plan.

Through lecture, palpation and hands-on exchange, we will explore:

  • Assessments for joints, fascia, viscera of abdomen and thorax, dural and peripheral restrictions and possible postural displays that result from these compensations.
  • Refine integrative fascial strategies for thoracic outlet, neck and cranial base, thorax, ribs, diaphragm, spinal, trans-pelvic and SI issues.
  • Explore the post Covid lingering challenges with lung and neural fascias.
  • Pre and Post-intervention assessments for postural displays, orthopedic, movement and subjective findings.

We will address fascias and suspensions to bone via ligaments of the bladder, pelvic floor, root of mesentery, colon flexures, kidneys, diaphragm (related to liver/stomach), pericardium, lung suspensory ligaments,sternum/mediastinum/esophagus and details of the wraps of nerves from spinal segments to anterior body.

Neural structures related to the plexis: sacral, lumbar and brachial will be reviewed as will those related to the spine and rib articulations. It is a fun mix of neural/visceral fascial work with some neck details to top it off. I find that this work has profound potential for inviting safety and enhancing self-regulatory mechanisms.

 

Dates: February 16-19, 2026    Times 9:00-5:00 with a lunch break
Location: Location: Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, 9131 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Tuition: $900 register with Jon at  720-226-1508 or [email protected] deposit of 50% required to hold a spot as class size is limited. Balance due 4 weeks before class. Refunds permitted up to 4 weeks before class (emergencies)

Please send payment (check) to

Jon Martine -4128 Hawthorne Place- Longmont, CO 80503 OR  you may arrange to pay by Zelle, Venmo or pay cash at class.

 

INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Martine was certified as a Rolfer in 1992 and completed his advanced Rolfing certification in 1997. In addition, he has studied therapies that treat the fascial systems of the viscera (organs), neural (nerve), vascular and the cranium in order to include these structures in his work. He has studied movement and manual therapies extensively through Rolfing, Physical Therapy, Pilates, Osteopaths and rehabilitative sciences. Jonathan was an instructor in the Rolf Institute Certification program 1993-2022 and taught in the Foundations program, Basic and Advanced Trainings as well as Rolf Movement Certification and Continuing Education offerings.

QUESTIONS

For local Seattle questions, please contact Jeanne Vadnais at 321-765-3464 or
[email protected]. For questions about the class content contact Jon at 720-226-1508 or [email protected].


Fascia: Why Integration Matters 2025 Global Summit

October 17 1:30pm to 5:30pm MDT and October 18, 2025 from 7:00am to 5:30pm MDT

Online conference

To register:  www.rolf.org/fascia_why_integration_matter.php

Plan today to attend this vital gathering for the international Rolfing community to connect, learn, and advance the practice of Rolfing® Structural Integration.

The $25 fee to attend supports conference operations, and all excess proceeds will directly fund the archiving of Dr. Ida Rolf’s audio and video to preserve her legacy.

Schedule

Friday, October 17th:  1:30 – 5:30 PM MDT

Saturday, October 18th:  7:00 AM – 5:30 PM MDT


Basic Training Phase Two starts October 14, 2025 – Apply now!

We are happy to announce the dates for our Basic Training Phase 2.  See below for more information or contact us at [email protected]

APPLICATION INFORMATION: 

If you have already completed Phase 1 of the Basic Training and wish to join our offering of Phase 2, please contact us at [email protected].

Once you have submitted the necessary documentation to [email protected] and paid the $100 application fee, your application will be reviewed by the education committee.  Successful applicants* will be contacted to register into the program. 

To apply for the Basic Training Program, please complete one of the following applications:

  1. Regular Phase 1 Application
  2. Accelerated Phase 1 Application*

*If you have already completed a minimum 250-hour bodywork program of some kind, you may qualify for the Accelerated Phase I, otherwise please use the Regular Application Form.

*Please note that an applicant may be accepted into the program with or without conditions based on the application process.  Any conditions will need to be met prior to start of class (the education committee will set specific deadlines on a case by case basis).

INFORMATION FOR PHASE 2

DATE: October 14, 2025 – November 27, 2025

SCHEDULE:

    • Week 1  – October 14-17 (Tues – Fri, 8:30am – 6:00pm)
    • Week 2 – October 20-23 (Mon – Thu, 8:30am – 6:00pm)
    • Week 3 – October 27-30 (Mon – Thu, 8:30am – 6:00pm)
    • Week 4 – November 3-6 (Mon – Thu, 8:30am – 6:00pm)
    • Week 5 – November 10-13 (Mon – Thu, 8:30am – 6:00pm)
    • Week 6 – November 17-20 (Mon – Thu, 8:30am – 6:00pm)
    • Week 7 – November  24-27(Mon-Thu, 8:30am – 6:00pm)

LOCATION: Edmonton, AB

VENUE: Chiropractic Plus Wellness, 9811 34 Ave NW #101, Edmonton, AB

COST:

Phase 2 – $9000.00 CAD***

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

    • Send an e-transfer (and password) to [email protected].
    • Or make cheques payable to the Rolfing Association of Canada.
    • RAC mailing address – Suite 289, 17008-90 Ave, Edmonton AB, T5T 1L6.

CANCELLATION POLICY***:

    • The $100 application fee is non-refundable.
    • The $1000 deposit is refundable (minus $50 admin fee) within 48 hours of payment received.  After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable.
    • Any subsequent payments towards the balance owed is non-refundable.

 

*** Class costs, payment schedules and cancellation policies are subject to change at anytime.



Dr. Ida P. Rolf

“We are not truly upright, we are only on our way to being upright. One of the jobs of a Rolfer™ is to speed that process along. Where gravity reinforces and is a friend, a nourishing force.”
– Dr. Ida P. Rolf