2 Day Classes – 2026 Structural Depth Series
Module I – Precision Spinal & Dural Mechanics
August 22 & 23, 2026
Information below
Module II – Organ Motility
September 12 & 13, 2026
(Details coming soon)
Module III – Listening Assessments For The Whole-Body
October 31 & November 1, 2026
(Details coming soon)
Each module stands independently while building toward a more complete structural framework.
All modules held at the Hilton Garden Inn – Broken Top Room, Bend, Oregon
Module I – Precision Spinal & Dural Mechanics
August 22 & 23, 2026
A Structural Intensive for Licensed Massage Therapists
Bend, Oregon | $500 | 16 CE Contact Hours
When chronic cases don’t resolve, it’s often structural!
- You release muscle.
- You mobilize fascia.
- You treat the SI joint.
And the imbalance returns.
Many persistent pain patterns are not muscular problems — they are mechanical restrictions within the spine, dural system, and rib articulations that are rarely assessed or corrected directly.
This two-day intensive focuses on restoring motion at the structural level — precisely and gently.
Limited to 20 participants to maintain quality while offering individualized attention.
The structures most therapist never address
Most massage therapists are trained to treat muscle and fascia.
Few are trained to assess dural glide, segmental facet mechanics, costovertebral articulation, or the structural drivers of functional leg length discrepancies.
Yet these are often the very restrictions keeping chronic cases from resolving.
This weekend will sharpen your assessment and give you direct, gentle correction tools that integrate immediately into practice.
This is not force-based manipulation.
It is precise, first-barrier correction rooted in anatomy and refined through decades of clinical application.
About the instructor
Michael Hahn, LMT has spent over 27 years in clinical practice and more than 20 years teaching advanced hands-on manual therapy to licensed practitioners. His work is rooted in deep anatomical inquiry and refined through decades of treating chronic pain, postural imbalance, and complex structural restrictions that often resist conventional approaches.
Michael has trained extensively in Structural Integration, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and osteopathic-influenced manual techniques, synthesizing these disciplines into a clear and clinically effective framework that prioritizes precise assessment and gentle correction. His classes are known for being anatomically rigorous, highly practical, and immediately applicable in real clinical settings. He emphasizes structure before symptom, helping therapists feel where and why to work and how to trust their hands as reliable tools for change.
Michael is also known for helping therapists refine not just their technique, but their own posture, mechanics, and energetic presence — small adjustments that allow the work to go deeper without increasing force. He guides practitioners to think structurally, listen accurately, and work with confidence and clarity.
Michael’s philosophy in three sentences
Structure governs function.
Restore motion accurately and gently, and the body reorganizes itself.
Treat the primary restriction — not the symptom — and the system changes.
What this training covers
Over two full days, you will learn to:
• Assess and restore motion from the atlas–occipital joint through the lumbar spine
• Identify and treat dural tube glide restrictions
• Evaluate and mobilize facet joints segment by segment
• Restore motion in costovertebral, costochondral, and costosternal joints
• Normalize sacroiliac mechanics at their structural root
• Correct functional leg length discrepancies
• Use Local Listening to determine precisely where to work
• Apply a gentle first-barrier functional method for safe and effective correction
These techniques are low-force and anatomically precise. No thrusting. No aggressive manipulation. Just clear mechanics and skillful application.
What peers and students say
“Michael Hahn possesses the rare gift of being both an outstanding practitioner and a gifted teacher… It challenges even the most experienced practitioners by presenting an approach to body work that is precise in its attention to deep anatomy, subtle in its techniques, and profoundly effective for clients… My understanding of anatomy is deeper, my touch more perceptive, and my clients’ results more potent. I strongly recommend Michael’s class to practitioners who wish to distinguish themselves by addressing their clients’ issues more effectively and directly.”
— Merey Grearson, Olympia, WA
Why this work matters
The dura mater attaches at the occiput, C1–C3, and strongly into the sacrum. When it loses glide within the spinal canal, it drives compensatory tension throughout the body.
Facet restrictions above and below often reinforce these patterns.
Rib and sternal articulations influence spinal motion more than most therapists realize.
When these structures are restored to proper motion, the body reorganizes.
This is not symptom chasing.
This is structural correction.
“Michael’s knowledge and expertise sets his work apart. His touch, deceptively light, accesses deeply held areas previously hidden from other really fine bodyworkers.
— Lisa O
“I appreciate the depth and scope of Michael’s work, yet all delivered with such gentle precision… one of the finest in his field.”
— Denise R
Who is this for
This training is designed specifically for:
• Licensed Massage Therapists
• Manual therapists working structurally
• Practitioners ready to move beyond muscle-only approaches
This is not an entry-level class. It is for therapists who want sharper assessment skills and more consistent results with chronic stiffness, pain, and persistent imbalances.
Event Details
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn – Broken Top Room
Just above the Old Mill District
Bend, Oregon
The Broken Top Room provides ample space for tables and movement. The venue offers easy access to coffee shops, restaurants, and the Deschutes River — making it convenient and comfortable for a focused weekend of hands-on learning.
Schedule: 9:00am – 5:30pm (with extended lunch break)
Tuition: $500
CE Credit: 16 Contact Hours
Class Size: Limited to 20 participants
Limited to 20 participants to maintain quality while offering individualized attention.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior osteopathic training?
No. This class teaches the assessment and correction framework from the ground up. A solid understanding of anatomy and hands-on experience is expected.
Is this high-force manipulation?
No. All techniques are low-force and work at the first barrier. Precision replaces force.
Will I be able to use this immediately in practice?
Yes. The techniques integrate easily into existing massage sessions and structural work.
Is this part of a series?
Yes. This is Module I in a series of advanced structural intensives that build upon one another.