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Fascial Manipulation® by Stecco

Q: Do I need to hold any other qualification in order to participate on this course?

Yes. The course is exclusively available to qualified bodywork therapists including: Doctors Dentists Rolfers Osteopaths Occupational Therapists Certificate Level Neuromuscular Therapists Orthopaedic Sports Massage Therapists Physiotherapists Chiropractors All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Q: Where is the course delivered?

The practical content for the course is delivered at the National Training Centre at one of our Dublin locations (exact location will be confirmed nearer to the course date). The online content is delivered by the Fascial Manipulation ® Institute.

Backed by substantial scientific research!

Over 10,000 hours of training and 2,500 health professionals trained in over 50 countries each year, who rely on Fascial Manipulation® to improve their training, allowing thousands of patients to enjoy the results of their treatments.

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Dates and Booking

Free Webinar

Curious about Fascial Manipulation®? Join our free introductory webinar with Alp Ertung — Thursday 16 April at 7pm.

Why Fascial Manipulation®?

Developed by Luigi Stecco and refined over four decades of clinical practice and anatomical research, Fascial Manipulation® is one of the most rigorously studied manual therapy methods available to practitioners today.

Research Backed

Fascial Manipulation® is supported by substantial scientific research, including studies carried out in collaboration with the Anatomy Faculties of the René Descartes University in Paris and the University of Padova in Italy. Peer-reviewed publications support its application.

Established

Developed by physiotherapist Luigi Stecco in northern Italy, Fascial Manipulation® has evolved over 40 years of study and clinical practice across a vast range of musculoskeletal presentations. It is now taught and practised in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Intensive and Practical

The Fascial Manipulation® Certification Program is a hands-on series taught by Dr. Antonio Stecco and Alp Ertung, combining theoretical lectures, live demonstrations, and closely supervised practical sessions throughout each course day.

Graduates integrate Fascial Manipulation® confidently into their existing practice, work with clients across a wide range of presentations from acute injury to chronic conditions, and deliver more effective outcomes every day. You'll leave fully equipped and ready to apply what you've learned from day one.

Feedback & ENDORSEMENTS

What People Are Saying

I am very proud that NTC is the exclusive Irish training provider for Fascial Manipulation®

John Sharkey

Clinical Anatomist and NTC Director

John Sharkey

Clinical Anatomist and NTC Director

I feel privileged to have worked with Dr. Stecco over many years, on both sides of the Atlantic, producing articles and working in the dissection room investigating and exploring human fascia. The Stecco family — father Luigi, a physiotherapist, daughter Carla, Professor of Anatomy, and Antonio, a medical doctor — have contributed enormously to our appreciation and understanding of fascia through years of research resulting in countless papers, studies, and a number of landmark books on the topic. This unique body of research and their rich understanding of fascial anatomy and its role in common painful conditions is what led to the development of Fascial Manipulation®. I am very proud that Dr. Stecco has chosen NTC as the exclusive training provider to deliver this course in Ireland. I strongly endorse the course and encourage therapists of every stripe to participate.

I experienced immediate relief and was able to stop taking painkillers.

Neil Hanlon

In-Class Patient

Neil Hanlon

In-Class Patient

I want to thank Antonio, I didn’t know what to expect. I have been on pain killers for a couple of weeks prior to the treatment. I have MRI scans and have confirmed degenerative issues on my upper spine. I have a trapped nerve that was causing me considerable pain and discomfort on my right arm and neck and I have also been diagnosed with carpal tunnel in both hands but mainly in right hand.

The treatment was painful but not overwhelming, quite manageable. After the treatment of about an hour, I had immediate pain relief and with the treatment I felt that my arm and neck area had reduced discomfort stiffness and allowed myself to relax. I had improved movements and very little pain.

Following the treatment I was able to stop taking pain killers and managed to get a decent night’s sleep.

The issue in my neck hasn’t gone away but the symptoms that the issue in my neck was causing have improved considerably.

Thanks again.

Everything You Need to Know

Course Details

Develop the skills to assess, treat, and rehabilitate clients through a method grounded in four decades of anatomical research and clinical practice which is delivered in Ireland exclusively through NTC.

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Overview

Developed by Luigi Stecco and refined over four decades of clinical practice and anatomical research, Fascial Manipulation® is a manual therapy method built on a complete biomechanical model of the fascial system — designed to help practitioners identify and treat the precise fascial points responsible for restricted or painful movement.

At a Glance	Details
Developed By	Luigi Stecco, physiotherapist — northern Italy
Research Partners	Anatomy Faculties of the René Descartes University, Paris and the University of Padova, Italy
Research Method	Extensive dissection of unembalmed cadavers providing anatomical and histological data to support the biomechanical model
Focus	Deep muscular fascia, including the epimysium and retinacula — treating the myofascial system as a three-dimensional continuum
Evidence Base	Backed by substantial peer-reviewed research — view published research

Content

The Fascial Manipulation® Certification Program is an intensive hands-on series taught by Dr. Antonio Stecco and Francesco Pacenza, combining theoretical lectures, live demonstrations, and closely supervised practical sessions throughout each course day.

Participants learn to evaluate musculoskeletal dysfunctions with specific reference to the human fascial system and to apply the Fascial Manipulation® method as developed by Luigi Stecco. Lectures cover the anatomy and physiology of the fascial system, the biomechanical model underpinning the technique, and the anatomical localisation of key fascial points. Particular emphasis is placed on a structured evaluation methodology — from history taking, through hypothesis formation, to verification and treatment.

The complete programme consists of two levels: Level 1 Fascial Manipulation® and Level 2 Fascial Manipulation®. Successful completion of Level 1 is required before attending Level 2. A multiple choice theory exam is completed at the end of each level.

Level I Course

Level I introduces the core principles of Fascial Manipulation® — the biomechanical model, assessment methodology, and hands-on treatment of the myofascial system. Delivered via an eight-week online programme followed by a three-day practicum at NTC.

Fascial Anatomy and Biomechanical Model
Physiology of the Fascial System
Myofascial Units — Upper Limbs, Trunk and Lower Limbs
Sagittal, Frontal and Horizontal Plane Assessment
The Fascial Manipulation® Assessment Chart
Centers of Coordination — Comparative Examination
Functional Testing and Treatment Strategies
Multiple Choice Theory Examination

Level II Course

Level II builds on the foundation of Level I, expanding into multi-segmental dysfunction, adaptive compensation, and advanced treatment strategies. Successful completion of Level I is required before attending Level II.

Centers of Fusion and Myofascial Diagonals
Multi-Segmental Dysfunction and Treatment
Comparative Anatomy and Adaptive Compensation
Fascia and Motor Control
Myofascial Spirals and Complex Movement Patterns
Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Strategies
Case Presentation and Chart Analysis
Multiple Choice Theory Examination

Fees

Course fees for Fascial Manipulation® Level I are outlined below. Fees are inclusive of course notes and a copy of Fascial Manipulation — Practical Part, First Level (2018, Second Edition) by Luigi Stecco and Antonio Stecco.

Payment Option	Details
Standard Course Fee	€1,595
Early Bird Rate	€1,195 (full payment received by 31st May 2026)
Deposit to Reserve Place	€595 (balance of €600 due by 31st May 2026, or €1,000 by 31st August 2026)
Instalment Option	Variable payments available before course closing date — contact us for a payment link

Early bird rate applies when full fees are paid by 31st May 2026. Closing date for applications is 7th September 2026. A minimum of 10 students must be registered for the course to proceed — students travelling from overseas should not book flights until the course is confirmed. Contact us on 01 882 7777 or info@ntc.ie for further information.

Eligibility

The Fascial Manipulation® Certification Program requires prior qualification in a recognised manual therapy or clinical discipline. A full list of eligible professions is outlined below.

Entry Requirements
Eligible Professions	Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, Neuromuscular Therapists, Physical Therapists, Sports Therapists (BSc), and Sports Medicine Practitioners
Other Qualifications	Other qualifications may meet the eligibility requirements — contact us to confirm

If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, please contact us on 01 882 7777 or info@ntc.ie before booking.

Free Webinar

Discover Fascial Manipulation®
(Stecco Method)

Distinctive features of Fascial Manipulation®-Stecco Method and clinical case examples.

Thursday April 16th 2026 at 7pm

Join internationally experienced practitioner Alp Ertung for a practical and insightful webinar exploring what makes Fascial Manipulation® (Stecco Method) unique.

Discover its structured yet flexible approach to assessment and treatment, the anatomical research behind the method, and how it can support clearer clinical reasoning and more targeted treatment strategies.

This webinar is also a great opportunity to learn more about the Fascial Manipulation® (Stecco Method) course coming to NTC later this year.

Dates & Availability

Ready to Add Fascial Manipulation® to Your Practice?

This is a rare opportunity to train in Ireland with Alp Ertung. Places are strictly limited and the closing date is September 7th 2026.

Dublin

Blended - 3 Day Weekend + Online

Good Availability

Booking Closes On

September 7th 2026

Online Element

Sept. 7th to Oct. 30th 2026

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm

On-Site Practicum
Oct. 30th, 31st & Nov. 1st 2026

Please note that although unlikely, dates may be subject to change

NTC, Dublin City Centre

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Your Instructor

Meet your Tutor

The course is delivered teachers trained by the Fascial Manipulation Institute of Padova, Italy

Alp Ertung

Alp Ertung is a Certified Fascial Manipulation®Specialist, Fascial Manipulation® Teacher and Neuromuscular Therapist, H.Dip.

Alp has been practicing as a manual therapist and movement professional since 2011, with a primary focus on complex chronic myofascial pain and dysfunction. He completed his international certification and diploma programs in the United States, Ireland and Italy. Throughout his career, Alp has devoted most of his education to fascia science in order to better understand and interpret the functional integration of the human body.

In addition to his extensive training in soft tissue manual therapy approaches, he has participated in international fascial anatomy dissection workshops, fascia research summer schools and multiple International Fascia Research Congresses.

Alp was officially introduced to the Fascial Manipulation® Stecco Method in 2015, shortly after graduating from NTC as a neuromuscular therapist with a higher diploma. He completed his Fascial Manipulation® Level 1 course at NTC with Dr. Antonio Stecco in 2017 and went on to complete all subsequent levels with him.

After successfully passing his certification exam in 2021, upon the kind request of Dr. Carla Stecco and Dr. Antonio Stecco, he began his teacher training. He assisted Dr. Antonio Stecco in courses held in Padova, Italy until 2023, after which he became a Fascial Manipulation® Teacher.

Alp is now based in Vancouver, where he practices Fascial Manipulation® across multiple physiotherapy clinics and teaches the method internationally.

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