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].