IN-PERSON CLASSROOM CEU • MIDTOWN WEST (NYC)

Mobilizing the Ribcage: Assessment, Breathing Mechanics & Treatment Design

The ribcage is one of the most overlooked—and most influential—areas in the body.

When it’s restricted, breathing changes. When breathing changes, everything else compensates.

In this 2-day hands-on course, you’ll learn how to assess ribcage position and movement, identify how it’s affecting the rest of the body, and apply myofascial release techniques that improve both breathing and overall function.

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Early access: Use code RIBCAGE20 for $384 (regularly $480) on the first 4 seats.

September 16-17, 2026,
11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Midtown West Studio

12 NYS + 12 NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

David Weintraub, LMT

THE CLINICAL WHY

If the ribcage doesn’t move well, nothing else does either.

The ribcage isn’t just about breathing—it’s central to how the entire body functions.

It connects directly to the spine, shoulders, diaphragm, and core. When its movement is restricted, compensation patterns show up everywhere: low back pain, neck tension, shoulder limitations, even altered posture.

Most treatments skip this entirely—or treat it too locally to create lasting change.

This course reframes the ribcage as a central driver of movement and load distribution, not just an area to “release.”

You’ll learn how to assess ribcage mechanics, identify where motion is limited, and apply treatment that improves breathing and reduces strain across the entire system.

enrollment

2‑day in‑person classroom training
12 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$480

Enroll now - $480

Live demo + coached hands‑on practice
Demo recordings available for rewatch
Tables, sheets, linens, oil, and bolsters provided
Downloadable class slides and certificates in  the student portal
Small-group coaching (max 12)

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for therapists who want to understand how everything connects—not just treat isolated pain

Great fit if you want to...

Therapists working with recurring back, shoulder, or neck pain
LMTs noticing breathing restrictions but unsure how to address them
Practitioners wanting a deeper understanding of core and ribcage mechanics
Therapists ready to connect breathing to movement and treatment outcomes

Not ideal if you…

Therapists looking for isolated ribcage techniques without context
Beginners without a solid anatomy or assessment foundation
Passive learners who prefer demonstration without reasoning

IN THE ROOM

Skills you can use the very next workday

Identify restrictions that affect breathing and overall mechanics

See how breathing patterns influence posture and load distribution

Work on ribcage, abdominals, and related structures more effectively

Restore more natural expansion and movement

Connect breathing mechanics to broader treatment strategy

A clear plan—so you know exactly what you’re buying

Two days of structured, hands-on learning

First Day

11:00–11:30
Orientation: how better ribcage & breathing assessment changes treatment results

11:30–1:00
Anatomy review

1:00–2:00
Bodyreading and assessment demonstration & practice

2:00–3:00
Break for lunch

3:00–4:00
Treatment Demonstration in Prone

5:00–6:00
Partner practice: Treatment + instructor feedback

Second Day

11:00–12:00
Treatment Demonstration in Sidelying

12:00–2:00
Partner practice: Treatment + instructor feedback

2:00–3:00
Break for lunch

3:00–4:00
Treatment Demonstration in Supine

5:00–6:00
Partner practice: Treatment + instructor feedback

Ready to join?

Enroll now - $480

Your Instructor

Learn from a clinician who teaches what he practices

David Weintraub, LMT teaches the same framework used at Bodyworks DW, where ribcage positioning and breathing are central to how treatment plans are built—not an afterthought.

This course reflects real clinical decision-making, not isolated technique-based work.

Read about the Bodyworks DW teaching philosophy

ENROLLMENT

Enroll in this course

Early access: Use code RIBCAGE20 for $384 (regularly $480) on the first 4 seats.

enrollment

2‑day in‑person classroom training
12 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$480

Enroll now - $480

Live demo + coached hands‑on practice
Demo recordings available for rewatch
Tables, sheets, linens, oil, and bolsters provided
Downloadable class slides and certificates in  the student portal
Small-group coaching (max 12)

Student Reviews

What Therapists say

“This completely changed how I understand the ribcage and breathing—it affects everything.”

- Course participant

“I started seeing patterns I had completely missed before.”

- Course participant

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is this course for?
Massage therapists who want to better assess and treat ribcage restrictions and breathing-related patterns using clinical reasoning and myofascial release.
Is it hands-on?
Yes. This is a fully hands-on classroom course with guided practice and instructor feedback.
Do I need prior ribcage or breathing training?
No—but a solid understanding of anatomy and basic assessment skills is recommended.
How do I receive CE documentation?
Live-course students can access downloadable certificates through the online student portal after completing the course.
What should I wear or bring?
Bring clothes you can work in and whatever you prefer for notes. We provide tables, sheets/linens, oil, and bolsters.
Will I be able to rewatch the demos?
Yes. All treatment and bodyreading demonstrations are video recorded and available for unlimited rewatching.
What’s the cancellation/transfer policy?
14+ days: full refund. 7–13 days: payment can be transferred as credit toward a future CEU course. Less than 7 days: no refunds or credits.