ON-DEMAND CEU • ONLINE
Relieving Plantar Fasciitis: Assessment, Treatment & Lower Body Strategy
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common complaints you’ll see—but treating the foot alone rarely solves it.
Most approaches focus on the plantar fascia itself, leading to temporary relief that doesn’t hold.
In this on-demand clinical training, you’ll learn how to assess plantar fasciitis in context, identify the real drivers behind heel pain, and apply treatment that reduces strain on the fascia—so results actually last.
Immediate access after purchase. Rewatch anytime.
Dates & Time
On-demand access
3 hours in-depth self-paced training
Location
credits
3 NYS + 3 NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs
instructor
David Weintraub, LMT
THE CLINICAL WHY
If you only treat the foot, you’ll keep chasing symptoms—and not getting anywhere
Plantar fasciitis is often approached as a local tissue problem at the bottom of the foot.
But in practice, the fascia is usually being overloaded by how the rest of the lower body is functioning.
Restricted ankle mobility, tight calves, altered gait, and even hip positioning can all increase strain through the plantar fascia—meaning local treatment alone rarely holds.
This course shifts the focus from “working on the fascia” to understanding how to reduce load on it—by changing how the entire lower body is moving and distributing force.
You’ll learn how to assess contributing patterns, prioritize treatment more effectively, and create results that extend beyond a single session.
enrollment
3‑hour online at your own pace training
3 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs
$75
- Full client intake and bodyreading breakdown
- Clear explanation of contributing patterns beyond the foot
- 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 the root cause—not just the symptoms
Great fit if you want to...
- Therapists working with clients experiencing heel pain or plantar fasciitis
- LMTs frustrated by short-term results from foot-only treatment
- Practitioners who want to understand lower body mechanics more clearly
- Therapists ready to move beyond local tissue work
Not ideal if you…
- Therapists looking for quick plantar fascia techniques or routines
- Beginners without a foundation in anatomy or assessment
- Passive learners who prefer technique lists without reasoning
IN THE ROOM
Skills you can use the very next workday
Assess plantar fasciitis beyond the foot
Identify how ankle, calf, and hip mechanics contribute to heel pain
Recognize load patterns driving symptoms
Understand how movement and gait influence strain on the fascia
Treat with broader intent
Reduce stress on the plantar fascia by addressing the full lower-body chain
Deliver a full treatment session
See how intake, assessment, and treatment connect in real time
Give effective client homework
Support in-session work with simple, targeted self-care strategies
A clear structure—so you know exactly what you’re getting
A complete clinical walkthrough
3 Hour Course Breakdown
Hour 1
Understanding plantar fasciitis and contributing factors
Hours 2-3
Assessment and bodyreading with a guest client, a full 60-minute treatment demonstration, and treatment planning with client homework.
Ready to join?
Enroll now - $75
Your Instructor
Learn from a clinician who treats lower-body patterns daily
David Weintraub, LMT teaches the same clinical framework used at Bodyworks DW, where plantar fasciitis is treated as part of a larger movement system—not an isolated foot issue.
This course reflects real decision-making in session—not simplified or protocol-based treatment.
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
- Full client intake and bodyreading breakdown
- Clear explanation of contributing patterns beyond the foot
- Complete 60-minute treatment demonstration
- Step-by-step clinical reasoning explained
- Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this course for?
Massage therapists who want to better understand and treat plantar fasciitis using clinical reasoning and full-body assessment.
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 prior experience with plantar fasciitis cases?
No, but a solid understanding of anatomy and basic assessment skills is recommended.
How do I receive CE documentation?
Certificates are available after completing all 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.
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