Connective Tissue Release 1 is the First of Two Practical Courses we Offer in this Discipline
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is the first of two practical courses we offer in Connective Tissue Release – the Hugh Gilbert Method™.
Connective Tissue Release (CTR), often called myofascial release, is a powerful technique for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and health professionals who want to help clients overcome pain, improve mobility, and enhance wellbeing. At KCR Academy, our CTR 1, and CTR 2 courses combine science with a heart-centred, intuitive approach that transforms practice and delivers lasting results.
In this 2-day course you will receive fourteen hours of hands-on training in accessing planes of fascia not usually addressed in traditional myofascial or connective tissue release work.
Our Connective Tissue Release 1 course provides a powerful set of releases which can be used to treat a range of symptoms that may remain unresolved by KCR. Over the duration of the two-part course, you will receive a advanced toolkit for addressing a diverse set of conditions.
You also will be trained how to make informed selections for which techniques should be chosen in various situation. Taught in a classroom setting, you will directly experience the benefits of these techniques.
Check the Course Dates tab above and Book Today!
NB: Introduction to Connective Tissue must be completed prior to Connective Tissue Release 1- and we strongly advise taking our Advanced Postural Energetics™ before this course.
Entry Requirements: KCR & Introduction to Connective Tissue
Course Duration: Two Days (14 hands-on hours)
Qualification Obtained: Certificate of Completion of Connective Tissue Release enabling full, immediate implementation.
The Course Teaches: Our Connective Tissue Release courses cumulatively prepare you as a practitioner to assist those who have not yet achieved full resolution of symptoms through the application of the Kinetic Chain Release protocol alone.
You will learn releases specific to the ankles, knees, pelvis, spine and chest, and many more over the two courses.
Although not all clients will require this work, it is nevertheless an exceptional skill set to have available in your toolkit for situations where further intervention is needed.
Connective Tissue Release is KCR Academy’s name for an advanced set of techniques based on myofascial release work.
These were developed over many years by Hugh Gilbert and his eventual body of work is so extensive it has to be taught over two courses.
The general definition for Myofascial release is: ‘an alternative medicine therapy useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.’
Two Days Course Fee: £395.00
Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
Payment Options: Non-refundable Deposit £75.00 holds place until 14 days in advance when balance will be due.
Full Amount £395.00 payable on booking.
Class sizes are limited in order to provide a comfortable learning environment with plenty of personal attention from professional instructors and teaching assistants. We recommend early registration to avoid disappointment.
Doors open at 8:30 for sign-in. Class time runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm both days, with a one-hour lunch break from 12:30 to 1:30. We aim to begin and end promptly for those with travel arrangement requirements.
This course is at various locations which you can choose below.
Course Booking & Cancellation Policy
Deposits
All course bookings require a non-refundable deposit of 20% of course fee to secure your place. This confirms your commitment and allows us to plan course numbers and materials.
Balance Payments
The remaining balance is due no later than 14 days prior to the course start date (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
Cancellations by Students
More than 30 days before the course: Your deposit remains non-refundable, but any additional payments made will be refunded.
7 to 14 days before the course: Payments may be transferred to a future course date, subject to availability. Limit of 2 transfer dates allowed before deposit will be forfeited.
Less than 7 days before the course: Course fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Failure to Attend
Non-attendance without prior notice is treated as a late cancellation and no refund or transfer will be offered.
Cancellations by KCR Academy
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or reschedule a course, students will be offered either: A full refund, or transfer to an alternative course date. KCR Academy is not responsible for travel, accommodation, or other external costs incurred.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is CTR1 for?
CTR1 is for practitioners who have completed Kinetic Chain Release™ (KCR) and Introduction to Connective Tissue and are ready to work at a more advanced level.
This is not an entry-level course. It is for practitioners who want to refine their abilities, deepen their assessment skills, and confidently work with more complex or secondary patterns.
How is CTR1 different from Introduction to Connective Tissue?
Introduction to Connective Tissue teaches you how to see and feel connective tissue patterns.
CTR1 teaches you how to change them.
In CTR1, you learn specific, targeted techniques that address deeper restrictions and compensatory holding patterns within the fascial system. The work becomes more precise, more focused, and more clinically strategic.
I have no previous (bodywork) experience, can I take the class?
Before taking this course you will need to complete KCR Foundation Level 1 and then Introduction to Connective Tissue.
What kind of results can I expect after CTR1?
Practitioners often report:
• Greater clarity with complex cases
• Increased confidence when working with long-standing compensations
• Stronger structural integration
• Clients noticing more profound and longer-lasting changes
CTR1 gives you tools for when “good” results aren’t quite enough.
Will this fit into my existing practice easily?
Yes.
CTR1 techniques integrate seamlessly alongside Kinetic Chain Release™ (KCR). You are not replacing what you already do — you are enhancing it.
Most practitioners find they begin naturally layering CTR1 techniques into sessions as their clinical judgement develops.
Is CTR1 physically demanding?
No.
Like all work within the Hugh Gilbert Method™, the emphasis is on precision, awareness, and correct positioning — not force.
You work smarter, not harder.
Is CTR1 part of the Pathway to Bodywork Mastery?
Yes — and it’s a significant step.
CTR1 marks the transition from competent practitioner to advanced bodyworker. It prepares you for CTR2 and further specialised work within the Academy pathway.
What do I need to bring and wear for the class?
Please bring pen and paper but do not permit electronic devices to be used in class. Wear loose comfortable clothing such as exercise wear. Denim jeans and dresses are not suitable.
Is lunch provided?
We provided tea, coffee, water and biscuits during breaks. There are many nearby options for purchasing lunch – or bring a bagged lunch to eat in the Academy. We do not have kitchen facilities.
Limited Numbers
Our short, intensive one-day course for medical professionals are highly popular. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Grow Your Business
KCR is such an effective and powerful balance and mobilisation tool our accredited practitioners have found that simple word of mouth about KCR’s effectiveness has created a real boost to earnings.
Become an Accredited Member
Our accredited members enjoy continued support, promotion and and access to a wide range of materials, events and offerings throughout the year.
TRAINING PHOTOS
