ON-DEMAND CEU • ONLINE

Identifying & Working with Diastasis Recti

Diastasis recti is often treated as a localized abdominal issue—but in practice, it’s a whole-body problem.

Most approaches focus on “closing the gap” without understanding what’s actually preventing the core from functioning effectively.

In this on-demand clinical training, you’ll learn how to assess diastasis recti in context, identify contributing patterns, and apply treatment that improves core function—not just appearance.

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On-demand access
3 hours total runtime

3 NYS + 3 NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

David Weintraub, LMT

THE CLINICAL WHY

You don’t “fix the gap”—you change the system around it.

Diastasis recti is commonly approached as a structural problem at the abdominal wall.

But in practice, the separation is often a result of pressure management issues, movement patterns, and how the ribcage, pelvis, and breathing mechanics interact.

Without understanding these relationships, treatment tends to focus on isolated techniques that don’t create lasting change.

This course reframes diastasis recti as a functional issue—one that improves when the entire system is working more efficiently.

enrollment

3‑hour online at your own pace training
3 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$75

Enroll now - $75

Full client intake and bodyreading breakdown
Instruction on the “finger test” and practical assessment
Complete 60-minute treatment demonstration
Step-by-step clinical reasoning explained
Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for therapists who want to treat core dysfunction—not just abdominal separation

Great fit if you want to...

Therapists working with postpartum or post-surgical clients
LMTs seeing clients with core weakness, instability, or low back pain
Practitioners who want to understand how breathing and pressure systems affect the core
Therapists ready to move beyond “closing the gap” thinking

Not ideal if you…

Therapists looking for simple abdominal exercises or protocols
Beginners without a foundation in anatomy or assessment
Passive learners who prefer techniques without clinical reasoning

IN THE ROOM

Skills you can use the very next workday

Use the finger test and bodyreading to identify severity and contributing patterns

Apply techniques that support tissue approximation without reinforcing separation

Address ribcage, pelvis, and surrounding structures to improve function

Provide simple, targeted strategies that reinforce in-session work

A clear structure—so you know exactly what you’re getting

A complete clinical walkthrough

3 Hour Course Breakdown

Hour 1
Understanding diastasis recti and contributing factors
Assessment methods and bodyreading (including finger test)

Hour 2
Full treatment demonstration

Hour 3
Series planning and client homework

Ready to join?

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Your Instructor

Learn from a clinician who treats core dysfunction as a system

David Weintraub, LMT teaches the same clinical framework used at Bodyworks DW, where diastasis recti is treated as part of a larger pattern involving breathing, posture, and full-body mechanics—not just the abdominal wall.

This course reflects real decision-making in session, not simplified protocols.

Read about the Bodyworks DW teaching philosophy

ENROLLMENT

Enroll in this course

Immediate access after purchase. Rewatch anytime.

enrollment

3‑hour online at your own pace training
3 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$75

Enroll now - $75

Full client intake and bodyreading breakdown
Instruction on the “finger test” and practical assessment
Complete 60-minute treatment demonstration
Step-by-step clinical reasoning explained
Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching

Student Reviews

What Therapists say

“This changed how I think about diastasis completely—it’s not just about the abs anymore.”

- Course participant

“I feel much more confident working with postpartum clients now.”

- Course participant

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is this course for?
Massage therapists who want to better understand and treat diastasis recti using practical assessment and clinical reasoning.
Is it hands-on?
This is an on-demand course, but you’ll observe a full real-world treatment that translates directly to your hands-on work.
Do I need experience with postpartum clients?
No, but a solid understanding of anatomy and basic assessment skills is recommended.
How do I receive CE documentation?
Certificates are available after completing course requirements in the student portal.
How long do I have access?
You’ll have lifetime access with unlimited rewatching.
Can I rewatch the treatment demo?
Yes. All course content is available for unlimited viewing.
What’s the cancellation policy?
All sales are final due to immediate access to course materials.