Are you a massage therapist looking for NCBTMB approved CE classes? Join Cynthia Ribiero at the NHI San Jose Campus on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9am-6pm for a hands-on, evidence-informed course that explores the neuromuscular mechanisms behind MET and its role in reducing tone, restoring mobility, and rebalancing postural dysfunction.

CE Class Description

When soft tissue dysfunction doesn’t resolve with traditional stretching or trigger point work alone, something is missing. Precision in Motion bridges that gap by teaching you how to use Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) to restore balance, reduce hypertonicity, and improve joint mechanics with clinical accuracy.

Grounded in evidence-informed foundational work, this course blends classic osteopathic principles with modern neuromuscular understanding. You’ll explore the neurophysiology behind post-isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition and, more importantly, you’ll learn how to apply these concepts safely and effectively in real clinical scenarios.

This is not passive stretching…this is cooperative neuromuscular re-education.

In This Course You Will:

• Master post-isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition protocols
• Refine therapist positioning, stabilization, and force direction
• Apply MET to the pelvis, lumbar spine, hip flexors, hamstrings, shoulder girdle, and cervical region
• Integrate MET with trigger point therapy for durable change
• Understand when MET is indicated, and when it is not

You’ll leave with practical techniques you can implement immediately to:

• Improve range of motion
• Reduce protective guarding
• Address asymmetry and biomechanical dysfunction
• Enhance outcomes in both athletic and chronic pain populations

If you’re ready to move beyond generalized soft tissue work and step into precision-based manual therapy, this course will elevate your clinical reasoning and hands-on skillset.

Come prepared to think, palpate, assess, and refine.

Precision isn’t accidental…it’s trained.

Who Should Attend?

• Neuromuscular & clinical massage therapists
• Sports massage therapists & athletic trainers
• Orthopedic-focused bodyworkers
• Manual therapy instructors
• Rehabilitation professionals

This course is especially valuable if you:

• Feel stuck when stretching alone doesn’t create lasting change
• Want better outcomes with pelvic, lumbar, hip, or cervical dysfunction
• Treat clients with recurring asymmetry or guarded range of motion
• Are ready to sharpen your assessment and positioning precision
• Appreciate evidence-informed practice

Participants should have:

• A solid working knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy
• Experience with basic stretching and soft tissue techniques
• At least foundational training in manual therapy

This is not an introductory anatomy course. This is a skill-refinement and clinical-elevation workshop.

Recommended Experience – Participants should have at least 500 hours of manual therapy training or equivalent clinical experience. A working knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and basic myofascial techniques is strongly advised for successful integration, and ALL ARE WELCOME!

WORKSHOP COST | $500

EARLY BIRD WORKSHOP COST | $350 if registered by April 25, 2026

CURRENT NHI STUDENTS & ALUMNI COST | Contact your local SLCC for an exclusive discount code!

This class is NCBTMB Approved for 8.0 hours of continuing education credit

Instructor Bio | Cynthia Ribeiro

Cynthia came to the United States from Brazil, where she had attained a degree in Physical Education and studied Surgical Nursing. In the U.S., she graduated from two massage schools, and now specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy and Orthopedic Massage.

A highly dynamic teacher, she has taught advanced anatomy and injury rehabilitation skills since 1988. Her in-person Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy workshops are in high demand throughout U.S. and Canada. Cynthia frequently presents at state and national massage therapy conventions and has had great success with both her in-person and online course offerings.

As founder and owner of Western Institute of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (WIN) in Southern California, Cynthia developed highly effective therapeutic bodywork, and has brought that material to NHI for the 450 hour program in Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy.

In 2003, she was appointed Honorary Clinical Professor at the University California Irvine Medical School. In 2012 she became National President for the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). In 2017 she received the Jerome Perlinski, Teacher of the Year Award.

Cynthia has also served as a Board of Directors member of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

A continual inspiration to her students, she nevertheless says, “I am always a student myself, and I strongly believe in lifelong learning.”

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