Active Muscle Therapy (AMT)

Active Muscle Therapy (AMT) is a movement-based manual therapy certification course for Massage Therapists and Health Practitioners alike.

Transform Your Career with AMT

What You'll Learn

Core Concepts:

• Movement-Based Manual Therapy

• Passive AMT Techniques

• Active AMT Techniques

• Myofascial Cupping Integration

• Soft Tissue Mobilization Science

• Trigger Point Therapy

• Anatomy and Kinesiology Refresher

Why Take This Course?

AMT bridges the gap between traditional soft tissue release and functional rehabilitation. You’ll gain hands-on experience applying manual therapy in a dynamic, client-involved setting.

Techniques taught in AMT are intended to:

• Increase functional range of motion

• Reduce trigger point pain and perceived stiffness

• Improve neuromuscular communication

• Address fascial restrictions and soft tissue adhesions

• Enhance proprioceptive feedback and motor control

These techniques can be integrated before rehabilitation exercises to optimize motor output and prevent future dysfunction.

Note: AMT techniques are not a substitute for medical treatment and should not be used without clearance for acute injuries or pain of unknown origin.

Continuing Education Credits

We are proud to announce that the Active Muscle Therapy (AMT) Certification Course has been officially approved for Continuing Education Credits by the following professional associations:

• Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC): 15 Continuing Competency Credits

• Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA): 23.5 Professional Development Credits

• Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association (CRMTA): 20 primary continuing education credits

• Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) ( pending approval )

These accreditations reflect our commitment to providing high-quality, clinically relevant training that enhances professional growth and supports excellence in manual therapy practice.

How AMT Benefits Your Clients and Enhances Your Clinical Practice

Active Muscle Therapy (AMT) is a powerful, movement-based approach designed to address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues by combining manual therapy, functional assessment, and client-centered care.

Conditions and Client Goals Addressed:

• Chronic Pain: Reduce discomfort from ongoing issues such as low back pain, neck tension, and migraines by targeting underlying muscular and fascial dysfunction.

• Sports Injuries: Support recovery from strains, sprains, and overuse injuries through precise tissue release and functional rehabilitation strategies.

• Postural Imbalances: Correct structural misalignments and dysfunctional movement patterns that contribute to pain and compensatory tension.

• Rehabilitation Support: Help clients recover from surgeries or injuries by restoring range of motion, reducing scar tissue, and reestablishing healthy movement patterns.

How AMT Is Applied in Clinical Practice:

• Assess postural alignment, soft tissue restrictions, and movement limitations using both visual and hands-on screening methods

• Develop and deliver individualized treatment protocols that target client-specific concerns

• Combine AMT with complementary modalities such as myofascial cupping, IASTM, and neuromuscular techniques for greater therapeutic impact

• Use both active and passive movement with palpation to release adhesions and improve functional range

• Educate clients with tailored home care, including mobility work, corrective exercises, and strengthening routines to reinforce and maintain progress between treatments

Get Started Today

Ready to take your therapy practice to the next level with Active Muscle Therapy (AMT)? Join our certification program and learn how to make a lasting impact on your clients’ health and well-being.

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If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us and speak with our course Instructor.

Course Structure & Content

Active Muscle Therapy (AMT) – 24-Hour Certification Course

This course follows a region-specific and results-based learning model. Each section builds from theoretical foundations to assessment, technique application, and client home care strategies. This layered approach ensures you develop both the clinical reasoning and hands-on skills required to deliver effective treatments.

Foundational Theory: Understanding AMT

• Introduction to the origin and development of Active Muscle Therapy

• Influences from Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Techniques, and Movement-Based Treatment

• Core concepts: pain modulation, mechanotransduction, thixotropy, reciprocal inhibition, and neuroplasticity

• The role of fascia, muscle, and the nervous system in soft tissue dysfunction and recovery

Head & Neck

Assessment

• Postural screening and movement testing for the cervical spine and upper thoracic region

• Functional assessments for jaw tension, tension headaches, and nerve entrapments

• Palpation techniques for trigger points, fascial restriction, and muscular dysfunction

Muscle & Movement Review

• Key muscles: sternocleidomastoid, scalenes, levator scapulae, upper trapezius, suboccipitals

• Referred pain patterns and their clinical relevance

AMT Techniques

• Active and passive soft tissue mobilization

• Muscle energy techniques and reciprocal inhibition applications

• Myofascial cupping techniques for the head and neck

Home Care

• Deep neck flexor strengthening

• Cervical mobility drills and postural correction exercises

• Breathwork and nervous system regulation strategies

Shoulder Complex

Assessment

• Functional shoulder and scapular movement screening

• Postural analysis for shoulder rounding, winging, and compensation patterns

Muscle & Movement Review

• Key muscles: rotator cuff group, deltoids, biceps, pec major/minor, trapezius

• Movement dysfunctions including impingement, frozen shoulder, scapular dyskinesia

AMT Techniques

• Manual techniques for rotator cuff, frozen shoulder, and biceps tendinopathy

• Integration of dynamic myofascial cupping to release fascial adhesions

• Neuromuscular techniques to retrain movement and restore function

Home Care

• Scapular stability and postural retraining exercises

• Stretching protocols for pecs and lats

• Shoulder mobility and strengthening strategies

Lumbo-Pelvic and Hip Region

Assessment

• Pelvic tilt and gait analysis

• Functional mobility testing for hips and lower back

• Identifying compensation in lower kinetic chain

Muscle & Movement Review

• Key muscles: gluteus maximus/medius, piriformis, hip flexors, hamstrings, QL, TFL

• Common dysfunctions: non-specific low back pain, sciatica, IT band syndrome

AMT Techniques

• Manual release techniques for the glutes, hip flexors, lumbar fascia, and IT band

• Cupping techniques to improve tissue glide and decompression

• Active release applications to improve ROM and reduce pain

Home Care

• Glute and core activation exercises

• Mobility and stability training for lumbar spine and hips

• Foam rolling and stretch-based maintenance programs

Treatment Planning

• How to develop clear, individualized treatment plans based on assessment and client needs

• Region-by-region protocol building for both acute and chronic dysfunction

Client Communication & Retention

• Strategies for communicating with clients

• How to build trust and increase client engagement

• Rebooking strategies and systems to encourage long-term care and word-of-mouth referrals