Back Health

To understand the 'why' behind the movement practices, we will challenge outdated beliefs about back pain and thoroughly explore the myofascial anatomy of the abdomen and back, with a special focus on the influential thoracolumbar fascia. The training aims and strategies emphasize self-healing and sustainable back health.

This health-oriented course offers a modern, holistic perspective on back pain and a human-centred teaching approach that explores anatomy-based, science-informed, experience-proven movement solutions.

The knowledge gained can be integrated into personal training and group lessons to benefit people with back pain or to prevent it from happening in the first place.

Regarding the individual and global burden of pain, back pain is the leading complaint. While rarely life-threatening, it can bring a person to their knees—physically and psycho-emotionally. Adding to the hardship are outdated beliefs that stubbornly stick around: back pain goes hand in hand with ageing, alterations in the spine lead to pain, or a hurting back is fragile and needs ongoing protection.

During the course, we will not discuss back pathologies, nor are we covering medically-oriented exercise interventions or rehabilitation techniques.

The course does not claim to provide ‘the answer’ to the global issue of back pain. However, with wholehearted intent, it provides insight and tools to make a positive change in the life of individuals suffering from pain.

 Upon completion of this course, you will...

1. Learn and experience the functional myofascial anatomy of the abdomen and its relationship with the back

2. Learn the architecture, functions, and feeling of the thoracolumbar fascia

3. Know the practical 3-layer model of the thoracolumbar fascia and how to work with it

4. Have a map to trace the bodywide myofascial connections of the thoracolumbar fascia

5. Learn and experience the fascial movement qualities of the thoracolumbar fascia as well as training principles

6. Understand pain as a holistic experience

7. Learn stages of back pain and practical implications

8. Know and experience 6 overarching training aims for healing and sustainably resourcing the back

9. Understand and experience the 3-zone model of FAMO Fascia Movement and know how to apply it in practice

*Pre-requisite: Certification in a movement modality (e.g., pilates, yoga, gyrotonic, personal trainings, sports coaching, dance, somatic movement, etc) and/ or therapy (e.g., physiotherapy, osteopathy, bodyworker, doctors, therapists, etc)

Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm (with 75 minutes lunch break)

Venue: 192 Waterloo Street, Skyline Building, #07-03/05 Dance Channel Studio, Singapore 187966

Workshop fees:

Earlybird fees: SGD900 (registered and paid before 26 Aug 2025; does not include mandatory textbook and required exercise props)

Fees: SGD1,000 (26 Aug 2025 onwards, does not include mandatory textbook and required exercise props)

Sign up here https://forms.gle/PasDJtMJQFsq8vQu6