course descriptions
further education for movement teachers, bodyworkers and manual therapists.
famo courses
Expand your skills in the certification and diploma programme, or attend a FAMO-based course or event. Through our educational offerings, you will acquire fascia-focused movement expertise – well-founded, practice-oriented, and versatile.
Prerequisite
All our courses build on a foundation of fundamental anatomy and movement knowledge; therefore, participation requires certification in a field related to movement, health, bodywork, or therapy.
Certification & Diploma Programme
Each module of the FAMO Fascia Movement education programme is self-contained, with clearly defined content and learning outcomes, making each course thematically comprehensive. Within the programme's framework, the modules build on one another, providing a strong knowledge base and excellent practical skills.
4 modules form the FAMO certification cluster.
The consecutive FAMO diploma pathway comprises 3 modules plus 1 a teaching assessment.
On this website you will find all the courses taught by me, Kath, but don’t forget to check out the art of motion website for courses with my amazing colleagues if these dates/locations don’t work for you.
course descriptions
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Anatomy Trains in Motion
Anatomy Trains in Motion is a nuanced course for movement, health, and bodywork professionals who appreciate integral anatomy and body-minded exercise applications that relate to real-life in all of its dimensions.
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FAMO Focus
In FAMO Focus, our attention is on 12 fascial movement qualities. You will explore what they are, why they matter, and how you can utilise them to increase physical health and functionality, along with psycho-emotional wellbeing, and even interpersonal bonds, elevating the quality of life in a sustainable way.
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famo practice 1
The three FAMO Practice courses examine the details of FAMO exercises to refine your own movement execution and prepare you to teach your clients. This first FAMO Practice module offers a rich selection of experience-proven repertoire that utilise and benefit all 12 fascial movement qualities (FAMO Focus) and 12 myofascial meridians (Anatomy Trains in Motion).
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famo body reading & rebalancing
The FAMO Body Reading & Rebalancing course gives the complex skill of assessing postural and movement patterns, recognising myofascial implications, and creating coherent exercise programs a contained framework. This approach fosters your increased competency and confident application in one-on-one sessions and in group classes.
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famo practice 2
This second FAMO Practice module takes multidimensionality to another level! The focus on spiralling movements—especially the ribcage and spine—naturally changes how the 12 fascial movement qualities (FAMO Focus) are used and benefitted.
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famo back health
Functional Myofascial Anatomy, Pain & Health-Oriented Teaching.
This Back Health course offers a science-informed approach with practical tools designed to create positive changes for individuals suffering from pain—or to help prevent it before it starts.
anatomy trains in motion
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In a unique way, Anatomy Trains in Motion explains how these myofascial meridians shape postural patterns, contribute to multidimensional movement, and influence feeling.
By the end of the course, you will understand the anatomical makeup of the myofascial meridians, their primary functions in posture and movement, and their sensory qualities. With this knowledge, you can use the Anatomy Trains map to navigate the complexities of the body in stillness and motion with greater clarity and purpose.
If you want to understand the myofascial meridians from a functional perspective and use the Anatomy Trains body map holistically, this course is for you.
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By participating in this course, you will:
Learn how to use the myofascial meridian body map as a tool to navigate the complexity of the body in stillness and motion with greater clarity
Meet the Anatomy Trains rules, including the 7 roundhouses of Anatomy Trains in Motion
Know the 12 myofascial meridians and experience them with focused awareness in motion
Discuss and experience the individual muscles and fascial structures of the myofascial meridians as well as their structural and functional relationships
Understand and experience overall postural and movement functions of the myofascial meridians
Explore sensory qualities of the myofascial meridians and their responsiveness to feeling states
Discover how myofascial meridians contribute to walking with myofascial ease
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In Anatomy Trains in Motion, the integral anatomy of the myofascial meridians is explained in interactive lectures and experienced through body-minded movement applications. For clear comprehension of the structural and functional aspects, muscles and fascial structures are discussed individually and as part of the myofascial meridians.
To further connect anatomy and function, we introduce science-informed fascial movement qualities for you to embody with deliberate exercise examples throughout the course. And, to connect the course content to real life applications, the theme, walking with myofascial ease is woven into the 3 days, both in theory and practice.
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Anatomy Trains in Motion is a self-contained course and also a module within the FAMO certification program. It can be attended either before or after FAMO Focus as part of the program.
Prerequisite : participants must hold a certification in a movement, health, bodywork, or therapy field.
Mandatory Literature : the accompanying book for the course is available from various Amazon stores.
Anatomy Trains in Motion
A Movement-Minded Exploration of the Myofascial Meridian Body Map. By Karin Gurtner
famo focus
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Throughout the course, you will learn and experience 12 training techniques designed to embody the 12 practice aims. Overall, FAMO Focus will give you the skills and knowledge to work with fascia in motion in a holistic, nuanced, and highly effective manner suitable for every body.
As the cornerstone of the FAMO Fascia Movement education, this course enables you grasp the ‘why’ behind the FAMO Practice exercises, including their specific execution, variations, breathing patterns, the use of massage tools, and cueing focus.
If you are interested in understanding and working with 12 distinct fascial movement qualities to attain greater postural ease, movement freedom, self-awareness, and feeling of inner and outer togetherness, FAMO Focus is for you.
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By participating in this course, you will:
Acquire knowledge and skills about fascia in motion to add a new dimension to your movement classes, bodywork, or therapy sessions
Explore Resource-Oriented Integrative Movement as the framework for health-focused, holistic, and inclusive movement practices
Understand the 6 guiding principles of FAMO and their practical value
View the "body-mind" with fresh eyes and become acquainted with the Essential Self
Identify the architectural, anatomical, and functional features of the fascial system
Comprehend the meaning and functional value of the 12 fascial movement qualities from an experience-based and science-informed perspective
Understand how the 12 fascial movement qualities are translated into practical guidelines and applications
Experience each of the 12 fascial movement qualities in a distinct way
Learn 12 training techniques
Get to know 12 practice aims
Participate in master classes and short practices that integrate all course components
Gain fascia-focused skills and knowledge to bring a new dimension to your movement classes, bodywork, or therapy sessions
Enhance your body-mind vitality on the go
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We aim to make the journey of understanding, embodying, and retaining functional anatomy engaging, practical, and enjoyable. A dynamic blend of master classes, interactive lectures, demonstrations, and short practices facilitates intellectual comprehension, experiencing, and embodiment alike.
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FAMO Focus is a self-contained course and also a module within the FAMO certification program. It can be attended either before or after Anatomy Trains in Motion as part of the program.
Prerequisite : participants must hold a certification in a movement, health, bodywork, or therapy field.
Mandatory Literature : the accompanying book for the course is available from various Amazon stores.
Fascia in Focus : Web of Connection for Body-Mind Integrity By Karin Gurtner
famo practice 1
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By the end of the course, you will have a nuanced understanding and a felt sense of a multidimensional set of our favourite FAMO exercises, ready to use in your personal practice and with clients. Experience has shown that the movements and techniques are well-suited for group classes, personalised training, and therapeutic settings, using body-minded movement to enhance physical functionality and psycho-emotional wellbeing.
While all myofascial meridians are considered, special emphasis is placed on the Superficial Back Line and Superficial Front Line due to their essential roles in postural balance, movement production, and creating a feeling of grounded lift in the body-mind. Among the diverse selection of primary exercises are the 14 used for posture-based movement strategies in the FAMO Body Reading & Rebalancing course.
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By participating in this course, you will:
Learn and experience multidimensional exercises anchored in sound principles of integral fascia-focused anatomy and body-mind holism
Gain a solid understanding of exercises ideally suited for posture-based movement programs
Understand the 'why' behind exercise execution, including applied training techniques, breathing patterns, variations, adaptations, and the use of massage tools and supportive props
Grasp and embody the 'how' of exercise execution and teaching
Discover the diverse, nuanced use of massage tools that goes beyond the obvious and generic
Comprehend how fascial movement qualities are deliberately utilised, trained, and enhanced with specific exercises and sequences
Understand how focusing on specific myofascial meridians influences and enriches movement aims and positive outcomes
Explore all myofascial meridians in practice, with a special emphasis on the workings and the somatic and psycho-emotional benefits of the Superficial Back Line and Superficial Front Line
Experience and observe the profound effects of FAMO Fascia Movement on the body-mind
Gain a new repertoire of exercises to add a novel dimension to your own practice, your classes, personalised training, bodywork, or therapy sessions
Vitalise your body-mind in the moment
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For a purely somatic, non-analytical immersion into FAMO Practice 1, each course day begins with a master class that seamlessly weaves in the day's repertoire. These exercises are then broken down and explored in detail to prepare you to teach.
FAMO Practice 1 repertoire comprises:
Differentiated and integrated exercises in all body positions
Slow and deep, dynamic, and rhythmic, stimulating and invigorating, strengthening and melting exercises as well as contrasting movement sequences
Exercises variations and adaptations that alter focus, intensity, and/or body position
Exercise variations with and without massage tools
Each exercise is experienced and discussed in terms of:
Movement execution
Exercise aims and benefits
Functional myofascial anatomy
Utilisation of fascial movement qualities
Applied training techniques
Use and advantages of massage tools or supportive props
Purposeful sequencing
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FAMO Practice 1 is a self-contained course and also a module within the FAMO certification program. It can be attended once both the Anatomy Trains in Motion and FAMO Focus have been completed.
Prerequisites : participants are required to have attended both Anatomy Trains in Motion & FAMO Focus before joining this course.
Mandatory Literature : the accompanying book for the course will be available on various Amazon stores.
FAMO Practice 1 : Multidimensional Whole-Body Movement By Karin Gurtner
FAMO body reading & rebalancing
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The posture-based movement program addresses both short-term goals, such as pain reduction, enhanced wellbeing, and an energy boost, as well as long-term objectives, including postural balance, sustainable movement functionality, and vitality. The course content is directly applicable in one-on-one settings and highly valuable for group lessons.
Upon completing the course, you will have trained your eyes and mind to evaluate the body’s geometry, recognise common myo-fascial-skeletal patterns, and create coherent posture-based movement programs. Chances are, you will also gain new insights into your own body alignment.
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By participating in this course, you will:
Identify the essential attributes of a successful body reader and the individual being read
Understand the value and significance of 3 fascial movement qualities—tensional strength, responsiveness, and kinaesthesia—within the specific context of Body Reading
Learn the 7-step Body Reading process
Recognize 6 common postural patterns: 4 relating to the pelvis and spine, 1 focusing on ribcage volume, and 1 on the shoulders, arms, and hands.
Learn posture-based movement strategies for all 6 patterns using 14 carefully selected FAMO Practice 1 exercises
Understand proprioceptive and interoceptive criteria when using these exercises for movement assessment or as part of a posture-based movement program
Gain new insights into your own body alignment
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The course begins by exploring the attributes of a successful body reader and the individual being read, as well as the value of both outer and inner self-perception. We will also revisit 3 fascial movement qualities (FAMO Focus) that are essential for integral body reading and strategizing.
From there, we discuss the 7-step process of Body Reading. You will learn and practice assessing the body’s structural relationships, evaluating the alignment of bones relative to each other and their effects on the involved muscles and fascia. To maintain focus, we zoom in on 6 common postural patterns: the first 4 address the most regularly seen pelvic and spinal imbalances and their influence on the extremities and head, the fifth focuses on ribcage volume, and the sixth on the shoulders, arms, and hands.
To aid in creating posture-based movement programs, a selection of 14 FAMO Practice 1 exercises is provided and explained in the context of body reading. Specific exercises are allocated to the 6 patterns and classified as “recommended,” “suitable,” and “suitable when adapted.” At the same time, the exercises can be used as assessment tools themselves. For each exercise, proprioceptive (coordination) and interoceptive (feeling) criteria are discussed.
A practical set of FAMO Body Reading & Rebalancing evaluation forms is provided to support real-life implementation.
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FAMO Body Reading & Rebalancing is a self-contained course and also a module within the FAMO certification program. It can be attended after completing FAMO Practice 1.
Prerequisite : participants must have attended Anatomy Trains in Motion, FAMO Focus & FAMO Practice 1 before this course.
FAMO Body Reading & Rebalancing is the final step to becoming a certified FAMO Fascia Movement Teacher!
You will receive your certificate within one month of completing the FAMO Body Reading & Rebalancing course.
FAQs
who are famo courses for?
FAMO Fascia Movement courses are open to participants that hold a prior certification in a field related to movement, health, bodywork, or therapy. So if you’re a pilates/yoga teacher, personal trainers, functional movement teacher, manual/massage therapist, osteopath, bodyworker, physiotherapist, craniosacral therapist or something in this realm than these courses are for you.
what’s in the certification package?
This package comprises of 4 courses (all 3 full days) and an online self assessment. I’m offering this package in both London (at Polestar Pilates Studios) and Cornwall (at Swan Dive Studio in Newquay) in 2026, meaning you can become a Certified FAMO Fascia Movement Teacher over the course of one year. Here are all the dates and booking details.
is there an assessment to become a famo teacher?
There is a short online self assessment that can be completed any time after the first two courses (Anatomy Trains in Motion and FAMO Focus).
can I just do a single course?
Absolutely. All courses will have some spaces reserved for those booking the whole package and some for those booking one course as part of their FAMO learning progress. If you can’t see availability for the course you’re interested in, please do pop me an email and I’ll check my side if there’s anything we can do and/or put you on the waitlist inn case of cancellations.
what is famo?
FAMO Fascia Movement (formerly Slings Myofascial Training) is a movement concept that’s centred around intentionally training fascia. It incorporates the latest scientific research as well as experience and embodiment. Read more about FAMO.
can i pay in instalments?
Payment plans are available upon request. Get in touch for more info.
