The Stretch Therapy UK Method Course

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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 CIMSPA 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

    15–17 April 2026 (Early booking available until 1 April)
    9–11 June 2026 (Early booking available until 14 April)
    15–17 September 2026 (Early booking available until 15 July)

  • 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: £1,500

  • Early booking: £1,250
    (available until the dates listed above)

  • 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 designed for mid-level practitioners working in movement, fitness, rehabilitation, and manual therapy.

UK learners typically hold:

Level 3 Sports Massage (or an equivalent qualification).

Practitioners from related disciplines — including personal training, yoga, Pilates, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, osteopathy, and other manual or movement-based practices — may also meet the entry criteria depending on their training and professional experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications are equivalent, please get in touch. We are happy to review your background and advise on eligibility.

Not sure if you qualify?
Contact us and briefly outline your training and experience, and we can confirm whether this course is appropriate for you.

Fees & payment options

  • Total tuition: £1,500

  • Early joining: £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 learning that supports both clinical application and professional practice, helping you apply the work confidently with clients.

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