The Stretch Therapy UK Method Course
A CIMSPA-Recognised Manual Therapy Qualification
The Stretch Therapy UK Method is a proprietary, chartered approach to manual therapy—formally recognized by CIMSPA and delivered through a YMCA Awards–endorsed training provider.
This immersive, in-person training awards 10 CPD points and is designed for established movement and manual therapy professionals seeking to refine clinical reasoning, develop advanced hands-on skill, and work with greater precision across complex bodies.
At a glance
Dates: 26-28 February
Format: 3-day in-person training
Contact hours: 18
CPD: 10 CIMSPA CPD points
Recognition: YMCA Awards & CIMSPA endorsed
Level: Mid-level practitioners
Location: Woking, Surrey
Tuition: £1,250
Deposit to reserve a place: £350
What the course covers
The curriculum integrates theory, practice, and professional application, including:
Functional anatomy and physiology
Human movement science
Fascial and joint integration
Client assessment and session design
Client growth, retention, and business development
Originally piloted in Abu Dhabi, the Stretch Therapy UK Method is now being delivered internationally.
Course structure & delivery
Duration: 3 days
Contact hours: 18 (in-person)
CPD: 10 CIMSPA CPD points
Instructor: Alison Eitner, Founder & Director of Stretch Therapy UK
Assessment:
Final assessments are conducted privately in a 1-to-1 setting outside class hours
Learners are required to provide their own client for assessment
Successful completion leads to qualification in the Stretch Therapy UK Method, endorsed by YMCA Awards, CIMSPA, and Stretch Therapy UK.
Entry requirements
This course is currently open to mid-level practitioners.
UK learners must hold:
Level 3 Sports Massage (or equivalent)
US learners must hold at least one of the following:
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Manual therapy qualification
Personal training qualification
Entry-level training will be available in the near future.
Fees & payment options
Total tuition: £1,250
Deposit to reserve a place: £350
Interest-free and credit-card payment plans are available and can be tailored to individual needs.
How to enrol
Places are limited and enrolment is confirmed following completion of a short intake form.
Once your deposit is received and your intake has been reviewed, you’ll receive:
Personal confirmation of enrolment
Your onboarding pack
Final invoice
Full course logistics
For questions prior to enrolment, you’re welcome to contact Stretch Therapy UK via Instagram.
This course is for you if:
You are a qualified movement or manual therapy professional looking to expand your hands-on skill set
You want a structured, evidence-informed method you can integrate into existing client work
You value small-group, in-person learning with direct instructor access
You want training that supports both clinical application and business development
This course may not be suitable if:
You are brand new to movement or manual therapy practice
You are looking for a purely theoretical or observation-only course
You are not yet ready to work with clients independently
Entry-level Stretch Therapy UK training will be available in the future.