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Four modules of 4 days each;
Mar 12-15, 2026. VM-1 Methods and Perspectives, Upper Abdominal Organs
Oct 1-4, 2026. VM-2 Lower Abdominal Organs
Jan 28-31, 2027. VM-3 Pelvic Organs
Apr 15-19, 2027. VM-4 Thoracic Organs
Each one meets 9:00 am to 5:30pm MT
CE Credits
4 Elective CE Credits
30 CE hours
Location
Sand Point, ID UNITED STATES
Summary
Class Info
Non-DIRI Affiliated courses are offered by non-faculty members who have completed their Advanced Training, or other third-party CE providers. Certificates are issued by the CE provider for Elective CE Credit. Inquire with the CE provider regarding NCBTMB approval.
Details
A comprehensive tour of the anatomy of each internal organ, including glide planes and the suspensory elements that attach the organ to the musculoskeletal frame. Substantial embryology is taught for each organ to aid understanding of structure. Techniques are taught to restore the glide planes, the span of the suspensory structures, and the motility of each organ. Results include improved organ function and a reduction in musculoskeletal symptoms referred from internal organs.
About the Instructor
Jeffrey Burch received a BA in biology from the University of Oregon in 1975. He then trained at The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® in Boulder, Colorado, and received his Certification as a Rolfer™ in 1977.
Jeffrey Burch received his Rolfing Advanced Certification in 1990. After that, he continued his studies at the University of Oregon, where he earned a second BA in Psychology in 1993 and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in 1995. His Master’s thesis, titled “Alexithymia and Dissociation,” examines topics related to psychosomatic conditions.
Jeffrey has been a member of the Rolf Institute’s Board of Directors and served for many years on the Ethics Committee. He founded the Yearbook journal of the International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI) and is also a member of the Rolf Institute’s research committee.
In 1998, Jeffrey began an intensive study of CranioSacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute, with French Osteopath Alain Gehin specializing in Cranial Manipulation, and Jean-Pierre Barral and his associates focusing on Visceral Manipulation. Jeffrey completed his apprenticeship in teaching visceral manipulation. He completed the first year at the Canadian College of Osteopathy. He now teaches internationally, offering foundational and advanced courses in assessment and treatment methods.
In 2010, he began developing groundbreaking new methods for assessing and releasing adhesions and contractures in joint capsules, bursas, and tendon sheaths. He now teaches these methods, which he now teaches.
He has authored a book titled.
Assessment and Treatment Methods for Manual Therapists, The Most Effective and Efficient Treatment Every Time- published by Handspring Publishing.
