The Missing Bridge —

Transform your practice through MyoSomatic Bodywork

A five-day practitioner training that bridges physical technique and profound transformation — integrating myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and somatic dialogue, for practitioners ready to deepen the impact of their touch.

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To enroll or place a deposit, we begin with a conversation — so I can meet you, answer your questions, and make sure you're prepared to get the most from this experience.

Daniel J. Wicker, LMBT
NCBTMB Approved Provider #1002447 · 35 CE hours

What you'll learn

Myofascial techniques that sense subtle release and expansion in tissue — creating breadth and depth of sensation that help your clients connect and feel their bodies more
Craniosacral skills — from palpating the cranial rhythm to full-session sequencing — where physical touch activates deep states of nervous system calibration
Somatic dialogue: reading non-verbal cues, inviting client participation, and holding emotional release with ethics, safety, and trauma-informed presence
A cohesive framework that recognizes the body as a totality rather than fragmented systems

Is this course for you?

Manual therapists — massage, PT, bodyworkers — seeking to deepen their impact beyond physical relief
Energy workers and somatic practitioners wanting to integrate skilled touch into their practice
Healing arts professionals who sense there's a missing element in their current approach
Practitioners who've collected multiple modalities but feel something essential remains elusive

Class of newly certified MyoSomatic practitioners

Graduates holding their MyoSomatic Bodywork certificates

Certificate moment on the mountain hillside

Every class ends the same way — certificates in hand.

Your five-day journey

Day 1 Unveiling the Fascial Matrix

Myofascial Anatomy: fascial vs. musculoskeletal perspectives
Adhesions, tensegrity & the extracellular matrix
Mechanoreceptors, brain regions, and somatic implications
Deconstructing myofascial touch: palpation exercises, demonstration & practice
Myofascial approaches for sacrum, lower back & hips

Day 2 Myofascial Release Techniques

Myofascial approaches for upper back, shoulders & arms
Somatic principles: deep listening & non-verbal cues
Lower extremities & abdominals · diaphragm release, shoulders & neck
Somatic principles: inviting client participation & feedback
Full-body session practice

Day 3 Craniosacral Therapy Fundamentals

Anatomy of the craniosacral system in the brain · spinal anatomy
Impact of fascial restrictions on craniosacral structures
Understanding, palpating & evaluating the cranial rhythm
Diaphragm releases · cranial vault holds & still-point induction

Day 4 Craniosacral Therapy Techniques

Occipital / cranial base release · sacrum release, spinal segments & craniosacral hold
Anatomy of the cranial bones
Frontal / parietal / temporal bone decompaction · sphenoid / TMJ release
Full-session practice

Day 5 Somatic Dialogue and Emotional Release

Ethics, safety & trauma-informed touch
Transitioning from non-verbal cues to inviting dialogue
Step-by-step breakdown & full process practice
MyoSomatic theory: validating the fascia–somatic bridge — theory, research & gaps
Combined modality approach & full 50-minute session practice

The room

An intimate practitioner setting — not a 50-seat seminar. My goal is to keep classes small to ensure depth and connection: hands on from day one, with individual attention through every practice session.

Every practitioner is vetted for the container — readiness, ability, and safety for themselves and others.

Itinerary: 7 hours of theory and practice per day, 9:00am–5:30pm, with an extended mid-day break for lunch and integration. Because of the nature of this work, schedules adapt to our process — please speak for your needs and I'll do my best to accommodate everyone.

Previous hands-on bodywork experience is highly recommended — the class is paced at an intermediate level. Licensure to touch is required if you offer the work professionally.

NCBTMB Approved Provider #1002447 · 35 CE hours for licensed massage therapists

Daniel supervising a student pair during hands-on practice

Students at ease in the training room, mid-demonstration

An authentic moment of somatic release — held in the training room

Daniel working with a student bent over the table, class observing

Remaining 2026 classes

Most of the 2026 schedule is full — limited seats remain.

August 17–21 · La Grange, IL Waitlisted Garden of Yoga — 140 N La Grange Rd, Suite 17, La Grange, IL · gardenofyoga.net Full — join the waitlist for the next Chicago-area class

September 14–18 · Peoria, AZ Waitlisted Blisstopia Retreats — 9135 W Saddlehorn Rd, Peoria, AZ · blisstopiaretreats.com Full — join the waitlist for the next Arizona class

October 19–23 · Olympia, WA Bodymechanics School of Massage — 2330 Mottman Rd #106, Tumwater, WA · bodymechanics-school.com Early-bird pricing until August 15th, 2026

November 9–13 · Asheville, NC Waitlisted French Broad River Farms — 225 Embler No. 2 Rd, Alexander, NC · fbrfavl.com
On-site lodging & meal plans available Early-bird pricing until September 15th, 2026

December 7–11 · Fort Myers, FL Venue details announced upon enrollment Early-bird pricing until October 15th, 2026

2027 schedule TBA — a national tour is forming.

Previous Classes

February 16–20 — St. Petersburg, FL @ Solely Massage

April 13–17 — Austin, TX @ Casa de Luz

May 18–22 — Asheville, NC @ French Broad River Farms

June 15–19 — Schenectady, NY @ The Stockade Inn

Class costs

$995 early-bird pricing ends October 15. After that, early bird is $1,295 and full price is $1,595.

$995Early bird — save $300 when you place your deposit during each class's early-bird window

$1,295Full price

A 50% deposit secures your space and early-bird pricing. NCBTMB approved continuing education: 35 CE hours for licensed massage therapists. Note for GA therapists: craniosacral content is not accepted for GA CEs — you will receive 21 credit hours for the myofascial & somatic psychology portions.

What students say

“I'm so deeply grateful and inspired by this work and what Daniel brings to the table. He guides us intuitively from the heart, through this delicate healing path. This is the upgrade I was looking for — for my own inner evolution and my clients.”

— Margaret S., practitioner

“Daniel's ability to clearly explain complex techniques and connect them to real clinical applications made a huge difference in how I understood and integrated the material. I truly appreciate the time and attention you gave to everyone's individual experience.”

— Jennifer R., practitioner

“Daniel did a great job at guiding us through the process of both learning the material and receiving the work itself. I felt safe throughout the training and able to ask questions to deepen my learning.”

— Hailey S., practitioner

“Exactly what I have been needing in my practice to support my clients. Daniel is an excellent teacher & was amazing at supporting everyone.”

— Caroline C., practitioner

“OUTSTANDING instructor & organization.”

— Lena L., practitioner

Daniel teaching at the projection screen — somatic principles session

Meet the instructor

For nearly 15 years, I've been unraveling the body's mysteries as a therapist — working with the fascia, the nervous system, and the stories they hold. But my passion truly ignited when I started combining the modalities I was taught and opening the doorway to deep states of somatic release.

I don't just teach anatomy or techniques; I guide you into a deeper way of being with the body — listening to its subtle language, honoring its wisdom, and facilitating real, lasting change.

Daniel J. Wicker · NC LMBT #15677 · NCBTMB Approved Provider #1002447

What I teach

In the MyoSomatic Bodywork Practitioner Training, you won't just learn a set of techniques — you'll learn to feel. My approach is rooted in deep awareness, grounded in anatomy, and alive with intuition. You'll discover how to approach the body differently — staying with the felt sense of fascial remodeling and the craniosacral rhythm long enough to bridge from the physical tissues into working directly with the nervous system itself.

You'll master the art of sensing the body's cues and creating space for your clients' felt sense to emerge — whether it's physical tension, buried emotions, or soul-level shifts. I educate as I alleviate, giving you the context to understand the experience — not just for your clients, but for yourself.

If you're ready to stir things up, guide clients through the work of feeling their discomfort, and help them get to the bottom of what's really going on — I'm here to teach you how. Let's dive in.

Why I teach

When I learned I was a kinesthetic person — someone who needed to feel the world with his hands rather than approach it through conceptual learning — everything changed. My entire bodywork career is a testament to a simple truth: there are ways of sensing and perceiving that are just as valid as intellectual knowing.

I've watched too many intuitive therapists look at their gifts as not good enough because they couldn't be validated. The emergent fascia research is our bridge — the validation that our knowing is in our sense perception itself. I'll support you in claiming it fully, and in seeing just how the science of sensation confirms what our hands have always known.

And I've seen too many therapists hit a wall — chasing quick fixes, or forcing the body into change it wasn't ready for. My mission is to guide you into a gentler, more profound way of working: one where the tissue leads and you trust its timing — supporting a whole human, beyond any single mechanism, into a deep place of their own inner knowing, so they can move through their physiological holding.

Practitioners at work in the training room

Daniel working one-on-one with a student at the table

Daniel demonstrating with the class observing

FAQ

What are the prerequisites? Is this suitable for beginners?

Experience with bodywork or manual therapy is recommended. The course pacing is thorough and combines multiple therapeutic modalities — familiarity with one or more aspects, whether touch-based healing arts, anatomical knowledge, or somatic psychology, will allow you to keep pace without falling behind.

What will it be like to receive the work while I learn?

Please care for yourself and prepare accordingly. Five days of this deep work isn't just an educational seminar — it's an activation experience. You will be going through your own process during the week, so be intentional and well resourced — don't rush in. Create spaciousness in your life to receive this training, and treat it like your own deep healing intensive.

I'm not a massage therapist — can I still attend?

If you're in an adjacent, non-touch healthcare profession — clinical therapists, nurses, counselors, coaches — please book a connection call so we can evaluate whether this is right for your experience level. Licensure to touch in your state is required to practice these skills professionally. Any concerns about pacing or professional requirements — book a call with me.

How are hands-on practices managed? What's the dress code?

Like any hands-on therapeutic modality, participants must be comfortable working in small groups or with partners — touching and being touched — with the ability to professionally communicate boundaries around touch. Recommended dress is athletic or swim wear providing comfort and modesty while allowing hand-to-skin contact.

What accreditation do I receive? Is it recognized?

The MyoSomatic Bodywork Practitioner Training combines three therapeutic approaches — myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and somatic dialogue — forming a unique approach to client treatment. Students leave proficient in all three modalities, understanding the scope of practice around somatic work, discerning which techniques to apply, and maintaining ethical boundaries. All students receive a certificate upon completion; massage therapists also receive 35 NCBTMB-approved CE hours (Provider #1002447).

Is there an exam or test?

No examination — but full participation each day is required to receive your certificate at the end of class.

Do you offer payment plans?

A 50% deposit secures your space for your chosen dates. If you need a more flexible plan, let's discuss it on a connection call.

When are you coming to my city, state, or country?

If you don't see a class near you but would like one, reach out and let me know your interest — email or Instagram. I keep an active list of interested therapists for future courses, and when a waitlist fills, I start scheduling opportunities to bring the work to you.

Still have questions?

Email daniel@totalityhealingarts.com · Phone (text only): 828-540-2593
DM @totalityhealingarts · or book a connection call

Begin with a conversation.

Enrollment and deposits happen on a connection call — so we get the chance to know each other, address your questions, and make sure you're prepared to get the most from the container.

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