Introduction to Connective Tissue Release™ : Two Day Advanced Course
Learn the Hugh Gilbert Connective Tissue Release (CTR) Method — The Heart of Myofascial Healing
Connective Tissue Release ™ (CTR) – also known as myofascial release – is one of the most powerful and transformative bodywork methods in modern therapy. Developed and refined by leading physiotherapist Hugh Gilbert, this unique CTR training course is taught exclusively at KCR Academy through our Introduction to CTR, CTR 1, and CTR 2 programmes.
Where traditional massage works with muscle, CTR works with fascia – the connective tissue that links and supports every structure in the body. Learning to feel and follow this tissue’s subtle movement helps therapists release long-held restrictions, restore balance, and awaken the body’s natural healing response.
The Hugh Gilbert CTR Method™ blends science, intuition, and a heart-centred approach.
It teaches practitioners to slow down, listen deeply, and truly feel the body’s story beneath their hands. Students describe it as “the best way to understand and experience fascia release and myofascial healing.”
Learning CTR is more than a technique – it’s a transformative shift in awareness. It enhances every treatment you give, expands your sensitivity, and delivers lasting results for both you and your clients.
Ready to deepen your bodywork practice? Join the KCR Academy CTR training course and experience the Hugh Gilbert CTR Method™ : “Where science meets intuition and true healing begins.”
COURSE OVERVIEW
Introduction to Connective Tissue is the Second Foundation Course on the Pathway to Bodywork Mastery
Introduction to Connective Tissue Release is the second required Foundation Course on the KCR Pathway to Bodywork Mastery
Connective Tissue Release (CTR) (The Hugh Gilbert Method TM) — also known as myofascial release — is a highly effective bodywork technique that helps clients relieve chronic pain, release restrictions, improve posture, and restore natural movement.
At KCR Academy, we offer three unique courses — Introduction to CTR, CTR 1, and CTR 2 — designed for massage therapists, bodyworkers, sports therapists, and health professionals who want to expand their skills and deliver lasting results.
What sets our training apart is the combination of science-backed techniques with a heart-centred approach. Students learn to establish heart coherence with clients and practice intuitive methods that unlock deeper levels of healing. Many practitioners describe CTR as a complete paradigm shift that transforms their practice and makes sense of myofascial release for the first time. Join us to elevate your skills and create real impact in your clients’ lives.
This foundation course introduces insights and modalities which will be built upon and developed in the advanced and extended courses of the Pathway to Bodywork Mastery.
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Entry Requirements: KCR Level One
Course Duration: 2 Days (14 hands-on hours)
Qualification Obtained: Certificate of Completion of Introduction to Connective Tissue enabling full, immediate implementation.
The Course Teaches: how to expand your awareness and understanding of the vital, supportive, and dynamic interconnective systems of tissues that occur throughout the body.
Alongside physical techniques you will be introduced to a set of skills that will enhance your own ability to heal and transform physical, emotional and mental states of distress.
This foundation course introduces insights and modalities which will be built upon and developed in the advanced and extended courses of the Pathway to Bodywork Mastery.
What is CTR?
Connective Tissue Release (CTR) — also known as myofascial release — is a powerful bodywork approach designed to free restrictions in the connective tissue and restore natural movement, balance, and wellbeing.
At KCR Academy, our three unique courses (Introduction to Connective Tissue Release, CTR 1, and CTR 2) have been described by experienced therapists as “the first time myofascial release truly made sense.”
What sets our CTR training apart is our heart-centred teaching method: we guide practitioners to establish heart coherence with their clients and to develop intuitive techniques that transform the way they work.
For many therapists trained in conventional or medically based approaches, CTR offers a paradigm shift — blending science, skill, and heart in a way that is both deeply effective and profoundly human.
Two Day 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 all 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
Is this course suitable for me if I’ve only completed Kinetic Chain Release™ (KCR)?
Yes — and in fact, it’s designed that way.
Introduction to Connective Tissue is the natural next step after Kinetic Chain Release™ (KCR). While KCR rebalances the body globally and structurally, this course takes you deeper into understanding why those changes hold — and how to work more precisely with the connective tissue system itself.
You don’t need prior connective tissue experience. You just need a solid KCR foundation and the desire to deepen your skill.
How is this different from other fascia or connective tissue courses?
This course is rooted in the Hugh Gilbert Method™ — practical, clinical, and immediately applicable.
Rather than overwhelming you with theory alone, you will learn how to:
• Assess connective tissue patterns
• Feel restrictions more clearly – and learn to become an Intuitive practitioner
• Work with tissue in a precise, effective, intuitive way
• Understand the relationship between fascia, structure and compensation
It bridges the gap between global structural correction and advanced pattern work.
You leave not just inspired — but measurably more skilled.
I already get good results with KCR — do I really need this?
If you’re happy staying where you are, you may not.
But if you want to:
• Work with more complex presentations
• Understand compensation patterns at a deeper level
• Refine your palpation skills
• Increase professional confidence
• Elevate your clinical reputation
Then yes — this is the step that changes everything.
Will this make a real difference in my client results?
Yes — often immediately.
Practitioners consistently report:
• Clearer assessment skills
• Greater confidence with complex or secondary patterns
• Longer-lasting results
• Clients noticing a “deeper” change
This is where your hands become more intelligent.
You begin to see — and feel — what you may have previously missed.
Is this a standalone course or part of a bigger pathway?
It’s part of the Pathway to Bodywork Mastery.
Introduction to Connective Tissue prepares you for CTR1 and CTR2, where more advanced and specific connective tissue techniques are taught.
If KCR gives you the structural reset, this course gives you the understanding of the tissue that holds everything together.
What's Your 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.
How soon can I take the next level courses?
There is no required wait period so you can take the next scheduled course Introduction to Connective Tissue. Once this course has been completed then you may progress up the Pathway to Bodywork Mastery as you choose.
I have no previous (bodywork) experience, can I take the class?
Before taking this course you will need to complete KCR Foundation Level 1
Can I take the course if I am pregnant?
Yes, however you must inform us in advance by email to info@kineticchainrelease.com and remind the instructors upon arrival at your class. You will be able to perform the techniques but not have them performed on you.
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.
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