CrossPhysio Academy
Events & Workshops in Europe 2026
Applied Biopsychosocial Physiotherapy for Therapists & Bodyworkers
Professional Sports Massage: Fascia & Recovery Techniques for Athletes
Treat Like a Pro: Learn the fascia and massage techniques successfully applied with Brazilian football stars and rugby legends from New Zealand. Designed for pain reduction, faster recovery, and targeted injury prevention.
Workshop Overview
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn effective techniques to accelerate recovery and reduce pain in athletes. Drawing on experience with an international clientele in Japan, Didier Hartmann teaches practical methods of fascia treatment, mobilization, and recovery for professional athletes as well as ambitious amateurs.
Course Content & Methods
• Introduction to the Tensegrity Model by Tom Myers
• Master a full-body treatment sequence you can apply immediately in your practice
• Discover how to integrate targeted techniques from Thai Massage and Shiatsu for optimal recovery and deep relaxation
Learning Goals
• Develop techniques to release tension along fascial chains
• Understand the link between tension, performance, and athlete expectations
• Cultivate therapeutic presence for mindful and effective treatments
• Support injury prevention through supple and resilient fascia
Target Audience
Physiotherapists, physical therapists, massage therapists, medical bath attendants, naturopaths, and personal trainers with hands-on treatment experience. Other professional groups upon request.
Learning Goals
• Effective treatment of knee and shoulder pain from various causes
• Deeper understanding of the complexity of pain experience
• Cultivation of therapeutic mindfulness for precise and compassionate treatments
• Transfer of techniques to other regions of the body
Included
• Comprehensive illustrated course manual
Pain Therapy for Knee & Shoulder
Fascia-Based Treatment Techniques with the Biopsychosocial CrossPhysio Concept
Direct from Japan: Modern fascia research meets the mindfulness and bodywork of Zen.
Learn fascia-based massage techniques for effective pain therapy — the best practices for shoulder and knee treatment according to the CrossPhysio method.
Workshop Overview
This workshop provides a holistic fascia treatment approach for knee and shoulder pain. You will learn how somatic and psychosocial factors influence pain, and how to address them using gentle yet highly effective techniques.
Course Content & Methods
• Fascia-oriented treatment along myofascial meridian lines (based on Tom Myers)
• Fluid integration of Thai Massage and Shiatsu techniques
• Insights into the biopsychosocial pain model compared with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Targeted questioning techniques to explore biopsychosocial factors in pain symptoms
Fascia Qi Gong & Taiji
Mindfulness, Pain Relief & Stress Reduction
Supple fascia through flowing movements inspired by Japanese bodywork and Taiji — includes free online course access.
Fascia Qi Gong Workshop for Therapists: Learn fascia mobilization, stress reduction, pain and breath regulation, as well as mindfulness and prevention strategies.
Workshop Overview
This workshop introduces Qi Gong as an effective form of fascia training. You will learn the most impactful Qi Gong and Taiji exercises, specifically adapted for fascia mobilization, pain regulation, breath control, and stress reduction. Qi Gong combines ancient Eastern wisdom with modern fascia research, offering practical tools that can be integrated into therapeutic work — including home exercise programs for your patients.
Course Content & Methods
• Practical Qi Gong exercises for the spine, pelvis, shoulders, knees, elbows, hands, feet, head, and internal organs
• Fascia mobilization along anatomical lines (based on Tom Myers)
• Integrating Qi Gong into therapeutic practice for regeneration, prevention, and fall prevention
• Introduction to TCM therapy principles and biomechanical interpretation of meridians
• Promoting mindfulness, concentration, and autonomic regulation
• Free access to the online video course Fascia Fitness with Qi Gong on Udemy
Learning Goals
• Apply Qi Gong as a complementary method in physiotherapy, massage, or sports therapy
• Improve mobility, coordination, and balance
• Reduce both physical and emotional tension through mindful movement