Welcome to the Counterstrain Academy Instructor Training Program (ITP)! This program began in 2015 as an instructor apprenticeship model to fill a large void in our organization which previously had no formal training process. The Instructor Training Program allows us to keep pace with the demand for quality Counterstrain instructors by recruiting exceptional practitioners who have mastered the technique and are also capable of transferring information to others.

We ask that you do not take this commitment lightly. ITP participation will involve dedicating a significant amount of time and energy to master the technique and also the art of instruction and leadership.

We agree to expose you not only to information, but additional experiences that will develop you as an individual to gain confidence and further reinforce your passion for this technique and instruction. The teaching elements of this program and the ability to function as a mentor to others rarely come naturally. Therefore, you may be put in situations where you feel uncomfortable and will need to challenge yourself in order to grow and develop as a candidate for instruction.