Professional Continuing Education for Hands-On Practitioners
with Ron Murray
2026-2027
2026 and 2027 classes with Ron Murray are listed here. Classes are limited to 10 students. Looking for advanced hands-on learning in a small cohort environment? Join us across Ron’s six module series. Some classes have pre-requisites. Check Ron’s website for additional details. Past classes appear at the bottom of the page.
Lower Extremity/Foot and Ankle
This is an advanced class, 32 NCBTMB CEs
October 16-19th, 2026
$900
($450 deposit to hold your spot)
Intra-osseous restrictions via embryologic, traumatic and stress lines of force of lower extremities
Fibula spirals will be explored inter- and intra-osseously in dynamic energy storage and shock absorption in the walk cycle
The concept of lemniscate in relation to walking cycle mechanics and treatment
Lauren Berry’s concept of tissue misplacement and how it relates to Ida Rolf’s statement of, “Put it in place and call for movement”
A detailed look at Knee/Ankle/Fibula mechanics
Interosseous membrane details
-Meniscus treatment
This class is essential to the deeper understanding of the anatomy of these joints. Building both of the joints out of clay is a real eye-opener to how the mechanics of the joints relate to the entire body. This class is essential to understanding the details of both of these joints. You will become proficient at seeing and feeling the different compensation patterns in the walking cycle, and grow more adept at treating these and restoring normal biomechanics. Ron does a great job of weaving his knowledge of embryology into this class, helping students to see how different therapies overlap, and teaching students to assess and treat at the micro and macro levels.
Class 3: Diaphragms, Ribs and Embryonic Midline(Prerequisite for Anterior Neck/Cranial Base/no exceptions)
This is an advanced class, 32 NCBTMB CEs
April 8-11th, 2027
$900
($450 deposit to hold your spot)
The concept of Lemniscate, and how it relates to soft tissue structures of the ribcage and diaphragms in the walking cycle
How the respiratory diaphragm impacts global normal mechanics, and treatment of health through pressure regulation in the body on the macro and micro levels
The spirals of walking and how they relate to the diaphragms of the body
Embryonic midline development
Relationship of spinal curvatures to gravity
How/why treating the pelvic floor is crucial to integrate its motion with the diaphragm on the gross and subtle levels.
This class is a must for anyone interested in embryology. Ron will discuss, in detail, concepts of embryonic development, and how they relate to adult health and treatment of adults. This class will help you to be more conscious of treating the entire ribcage, as well as all related structures. We will delve into treatment at the embryonic level of many of the structures discussed.
Class 4: Anterior Neck/Cranial Base (Prerequisite of Rib Cage course is required before taking this class)
This is an advanced class, 32 NCBTMB CE’s
October 8-11th, 2027
$900
($450 deposit to hold your spot)
The concept of Lemniscate, and how it relates to normal mechanics and soft tissue hydration
A detailed look at anterior neck anatomy, and how it hangs from the cranial base, tying it, the viscerocranium, and gut tube together
Treatment of the embryonic portions of the occiput and temporal bones
The Styloid diaphragm, and its relation to the breathing of the cranial base
The three-dimensional relationship of the styloid diaphragm, hyoid suspension and viscerocranium balance
The embryologic pharyngeal arches, and their relationship to the nervous system
The postural relationship between the mediastinum, the nuchal ligament and the falx cerebri
Details of why specific cervical disks wear out
This class will definitely help you to hone your skills in treatment of the neck and cranium. You will come to understand how the anchors of the structures inferior to the neck affect the neck and head, and why it is important to address all of these in treatment of the neck and head. You will learn sophisticated techniques to hone your skills in treatment of these structures. Bring your thinking caps, and your good presence to this class! This class is not for the casual student.
*Prerequisite for the Anterior Neck and Cranial Base class is Diaphragms, Ribs and Embryonic Midline class. Concepts are taught in the prerequisite class that are essential to prepare your mind for this class. Please respect this.
Class 1: A Deeper Understanding of the Pelvis
This is an advanced class, 24 NCBTMB CEs (We hope to have this class updated with National to 32 hours soon. Check with us if this is an important element to you. We will meet for four whole days/8 hours each day).
APRIL 17-20TH, 2026
$900 TOTAL
($450 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO HOLD YOUR SPACE)
The concept of Lemniscate, and how it relates to normal mechanics and treatment principles
A detailed look at all five portions of both the long arm and short arm of sacro-ilial and ilio-sacral joint, and how to hydrate these · Intra-osseous restrictions via embryologic, traumatic and stress lines of force
Hip joint health and ligament/capsule hydration
Why treatment of the pelvic floor is crucial to normal walking mechanics and cranio-sacral breathing
The coccyx’s relation to head and neck problems, and why your “tail” should wag when you walk!
While Ron focuses on a deeper understanding of the details of anatomy, and how principles of treatment can be used across the whole body, you will learn techniques that go along with all of these concepts. As you practice the techniques in your office, you will come to understand the principles at a deeper level, and will begin to understand the osteopathic paradigm of assessment and treatment of a human being.
About Ron Murray
DOMP, Canada, Traditional manual osteopathy
Certified Advanced Rolfer®
Licensed Berry Method® Instructor
Licensed Massage Therapist
Ron Murray is a masterful teacher of Osteopathy and a Certified Advanced Rolfer. He is a former Professor at the College d’Etudes Osteopathiques and Canadian College of Osteopathy and taught for 13 years in Canada. His courses are highly sought after internationally for his coherent presentation of osteopathic theory and practice for Structural Integrators and other Manual Therapists. Ron became an Osteopath in Canada in 2003. He has been a massage therapist since 1985, a Rolfer since 1988, and a Licensed Berry Method Instructor since 1989. Ron’s special interests are functional applications of embryology to the therapeutic arts and spending time in nature.
Certified Advanced Rolfer ®, Licensed Berry Method ® Instructor, DOMP, Canada, Traditional manual osteopathy
NCBTMB # 214
Full Refund up until 30 days prior to class. No refund with less than 30 days notice. Balance due on the first day of class. Contact Cheryl Drake-Bowers for payment information and location details at cdrakebowers@gmail.com or 704-491-1963