SFH™ Orthopedic Massage CalgaryPrecision soft tissue training that builds a stronger clinical feel
The in-person OM step in the SFH pathway helps RMTs refine palpation, pressure, tissue response, and technique selection so they can treat with more clarity, better results, and less strain on their body. The more efficiently a therapist learns to work, the less effort it takes, the less pain they carry, and the longer they can stay strong in practice.
April 15 to 18, 2027 • Calgary • 8:30 to 5:30 • Edmonton-region RMTs welcome • Popular option: 10 payments of $95/month
What Makes OM Valuable
For therapists who want more than general technique review, OM strengthens the clinical reasoning behind the work: what you feel, how tissue responds, and how to choose the right pressure and approach in the moment.
Calgary, Alberta
April 15 to 18, 2027
8:30 to 5:30
Calgary on October 17 to 19, 2027
Same OM/TMR pathway stage. Choose in-person OM or online TMR before moving to KM.
A Better Way
Deep Tissue Has Evolved
The goal is no longer to press harder just to call the work “deep.” The real skill is learning how to target tissue more precisely, choose pressure more intelligently, and create a better release response with less strain on your own body. As therapists learn to work more efficiently, the effort drops, the wear on their hands and forearms decreases, and career longevity improves.
The Old Habit
Many therapists were taught that deeper work means more force. The result is often sore thumbs, overloaded forearms, and clients who feel beaten up rather than truly released.
When pressure comes before assessment, it is easy to miss the specific part of the muscle that actually needs to be addressed.
The OM Approach
Orthopedic Massage teaches therapists to feel tissue response and adapt with intention. You learn how to work with anatomy, palpation, angle, depth, and pressure so you can contact the right part of the muscle more precisely and adjust in real time.
The goal is to create the best possible muscle and nervous system response: better relaxation, more effective release, clearer treatment choices, and deep work that feels more skillful instead of more forceful. That usually means less effort from the therapist, less pain at the end of the day, and a more sustainable way to practice over time.
That shift is one of the reasons this training resonates so strongly with RMTs who want to grow beyond general deep tissue habits and develop a more refined clinical style.
Pathway Options
Choose Your Next Step Thoughtfully
Some therapists want to begin with OM alone. Others already know they want to continue into KMC. This section makes those options clear.
OMC In-Person
SFH™ Orthopedic Massage Calgary
- April 15 to 18, 2027
- Calgary in-person cohort
- Includes 2 months of course video access
- ETM foundation included in the pathway
KMC In-Person
SFH™ Kinetic Massage Calgary
- Next step after OM / TMR
- Calgary on October 17 to 19, 2027
- Includes 2 months of course video access
- Ideal follow-up for therapists continuing the pathway
OMC + KMC Bundle
Complete your in-person progression
- OMC in Calgary: April 15 to 18, 2027
- KMC in Calgary: October 17 to 19, 2027
- One complimentary year of all course videos
- Strongest option for therapists committed to the full OM → KM in-person route
What You Leave With
Training That Stays With You After Class
At the end of this course, students leave with more than CE hours. They leave with a more refined clinical feel, clearer treatment reasoning, recognized completion, and a defined next step if they want to continue into KMC.
Orthopedic Massage Emblem
Awarded after completion of the OMC in-person step.
Kinetic Massage Emblem
Awarded after completion of the KMC step in the pathway.
Better Clinical Judgment
Leave with a stronger feel for anatomy, palpation, tissue response, and how to adapt pressure with more confidence.
Less Effort, More Longevity
As your technique becomes more efficient and precise, the work asks less from your thumbs, wrists, and forearms, helping you stay in practice with less pain over time.
More Useful Technique Choices
Understand when to use stripping, muscle approximation, pressure differential, and other core OM / TMR approaches more intentionally.
Recognized Completion
After the OMC step, students earn the SFH Orthopedic Massage emblem they can use to reflect their training, with a clear next step into KMC for those who want to keep building.
It Fills A Gap Many Therapists Feel
For many RMTs, especially newer graduates, the missing piece is not effort. It is more guided practice in palpation, tissue interpretation, pressure adaptation, and clinical decision-making that makes the work feel more effective and less physically costly.
In-Person Learning Changes The Feel Of The Work
OM teaches the same core stage as TMR online, but with live coaching, hands-on correction, and immediate feedback from Mara Boaru while you practice and refine your contact.
Support Continues After The Classroom
Register for OMC or KMC and receive 2 months of course video access. Choose the OMC + KMC bundle and receive one complimentary year of all videos.
Board Approved
Continuing Education Recognition
These approvals are based on current Orthopedic Massage course positioning across the SFH site. Keep final confirmation on the live enrollment page for the exact cohort you are selling.
Alberta
CMMOTA (32), NHPC (25), CRMTA (32)
Saskatchewan
MTAS (25)
Manitoba
MTAM (25)
Quebec
ANPQ, ANQ, RMQ (32 heures)
Atlantic
MTWPAM (32), CMTNB (16 A Category)
Ontario / USA
CMTO complies to Strive Program, NCBTMB (25)
4-Day Training
What The Calgary Intensive Covers
ETM comes first, then students move through the OM classroom training and can continue into KMC after completion.
Chest and Anterior Shoulder
Perfect for posture-related restrictions and foundational upper body orthopedic work.
- Thoracic and anterior shoulder focus
- Rotator cuff-related applications
Anterior and Posterior Neck
Useful for tension-heavy presentations and common neck-driven referral patterns.
- Neck assessment and treatment regions
- Common clinical tension patterns
Lower Body Integration
Build your framework for low back, SI, leg, and foot-focused treatment sessions.
- Lumbar and SI regions
- Leg and foot treatment focus
Hip and Upper Limb
Finish with hip, thigh, forearm, wrist, and hand applications to round out the system.
- Hip and thigh work
- Forearm, wrist, and hand focus
Certification and KM
After attendance, therapists can complete the certification step and continue into KMC as the next progression in Calgary.
- Orthopedic Massage emblem after OMC completion
- KMC remains the next in-person pathway step
Who It Is For
Built For Therapists Who Want To Refine Their Work
This course is designed for practitioners with a college-level understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology who want the in-person version of the OM/TMR stage before progressing to KM. It is a strong fit for RMTs coming from the Edmonton region or outside Calgary, and for newer graduates who want more confidence, more practical hands-on skill, and a more refined clinical style.
Instructor
Mara Boaru
Mara Boaru teaches the SFH™ Orthopedic Massage in-person training and guides therapists through the live classroom application of the OM/TMR methods. The focus is practical treatment skill, clearer clinical reasoning, and real-time feedback that helps therapists refine what they feel and how they respond.
What Therapists Notice
Why This Training Resonates
These testimonials are written in the same voice as the page and are best replaced later with direct student reviews, but they reflect the kinds of outcomes this OM/TMR training is meant to create.
“This was the first training that helped me understand what I was actually feeling under my hands. I stopped chasing depth with force and started getting cleaner, more effective release.”
“What changed most for me was how much less effort I was using. My work felt more specific, my clients responded better, and my forearms were not aching at the end of the day.”
“I would especially recommend this course to newer grads. It gives context to anatomy, palpation, and pressure in a way that makes your hands-on work feel much more confident and intentional.”
FAQ
Questions Therapists Often Ask
A few of the most common questions before registration.
Do I need to take ETM first?
Yes. ETM is the clinical foundation for this stage of the SFH pathway. OM is the in-person route through the same stage as TMR online, and both are designed to build on ETM first.
Is this course only for very experienced therapists?
No. It is valuable for experienced therapists and especially helpful for newer graduates who want more confidence in palpation, tissue response, pressure adaptation, and clinical reasoning.
Will this help me work with less strain on my body?
That is one of the central benefits. As your technique becomes more precise and efficient, the work asks less from your thumbs, wrists, and forearms, which supports better career longevity.
What do I receive after I register?
Your registration includes the Orthopedic Massage training, accredited CE recognition where applicable, and 2 months of course video access. Students who complete the OMC step also earn the SFH Orthopedic Massage emblem.
What if I already know I want to continue into KMC?
You can choose the OM + KMC bundle now, including the payment plan option, and follow the full in-person progression with one complimentary year of course video access.
Reserve Your Seat
Ready to Refine Your Deep Tissue Work?
Reserve your Calgary seat for April 15 to 18, 2027, and take the in-person OM step in a way that supports clearer results, better tissue response, and less strain on your body.
This version now reflects the details you provided: Calgary, April 15 to 18, 2027 from 8:30 to 5:30, KMC next in Calgary on October 17 to 19, 2027, OMC at $949 regular $1249, a popular 10-payment option at $95/month, KMC at $749 regular $949, and a suggested combined pathway offer of $1500.