NAT Trigger Point Therapy 19 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Paul Townley MSc MMACP PT and Dr. Jonathan Kuttner DPT Trigger point therapy remains one of the most clinically relevant and widely used approaches in modern massage and manual therapy practice. NAT Trigger Point Therapy is a comprehensive online course designed to help therapists build stronger foundations in trigger point assessment, referred pain, clinical reasoning, and practical treatment integration. The course brings together extensive video tutorials, a fully illustrated course text, referred pain maps, and a structured clinical companion course designed to support learning, retention, and practical application in real treatment settings. Course Overview This course provides a structured and clinically grounded foundation in trigger point therapy for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and qualified healthcare practitioners. The material explores what trigger points are, how referred pain patterns work, why perpetuating factors matter, and how trigger point therapy may be integrated into broader musculoskeletal care. Rather than presenting trigger points as isolated treatment points, the course encourages a more thoughtful understanding of assessment, clinical presentation, movement dysfunction, soft tissue relationships, and treatment planning. What You Will Learn Topic Focus Trigger Point Foundations Understanding trigger point physiology, clinical presentation, and myofascial pain Referred Pain Patterns Recognizing common referral patterns and their relevance to assessment Clinical Reasoning and Assessment Developing more thoughtful approaches to trigger point presentations Perpetuating Factors Exploring broader contributors to ongoing trigger point activity and dysfunction Treatment Integration Applying trigger point therapy within wider manual therapy and rehabilitation care Course Content The course is designed as both a learning programme and an ongoing clinical reference resource. The material is broken down into manageable sections so therapists can study progressively and return to specific muscles, referral patterns, or treatment concepts as needed. Course Area Practical Emphasis Trigger Point Theory Core concepts, pain referral, and clinical relevance Assessment and Clinical Thinking How to interpret trigger point presentations in practice Treatment Approaches Including ischemic compression, muscle energy techniques, and manual therapy integration Muscle-Specific Reference Major muscles, referred pain patterns, and practical treatment considerations Clinical Companion Course Structured reinforcement, retention support, and clinical reasoning development Who This Course Is For This course is ideal for massage therapists, trigger point therapists, rehabilitation therapists, physiotherapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, bodyworkers, osteopaths, occupational therapists, nurses, and other qualified healthcare professionals seeking a stronger clinical foundation in trigger point therapy. It is particularly useful for therapists who want a practical course they can continue revisiting as an ongoing reference resource throughout clinical practice. About the Presenters Paul Townley MSc MMACP PT holds a Master’s Degree in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and is a member of the Manipulative Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and the International Federation of Manipulative Physical Therapists. His career includes university lecturing, military consultancy, and physiotherapy work within elite sport, including Crystal Palace FC in the English Premier League. Dr. Jonathan Kuttner DPT is internationally recognised for his work in trigger point therapy, myofascial pain, and manual therapy education. His teaching combines clinical practicality with a strong understanding of pain presentation and referred pain mechanisms. He is the author of two books and the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the NAMTPT. Included With This Course Included Details Video Tutorials Over 6 hours of practical video classes Illustrated Course Text Over 300 pages of trigger point education and reference material Referred Pain Maps Illustrated reference material for common trigger point referral patterns Clinical Companion Course Structured learning support to deepen understanding and improve retention Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included Online Exam and Certificate Downloadable 19 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful assessment Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material anytime CE Finder This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association. Course: NAT Trigger Point TherapyApprovals Listed: 68CE Broker Provider: #20-858184 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 19 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 19 American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) Approved Hours: 19 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 19 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 19 Australian Traditional Medicine Society Approved Hours: 19 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 19 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours: 7.6 Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) Approved Hours: 6 Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA) Approved Hours: 10- Secondary CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 19 Chiropractic Board of Australia Approved Hours: 19 College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC) Approved Hours: 19 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 19 College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) Approved Hours: 9.5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 19 College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) Approved Hours: 19 Connecticut Board of Chiropractors Approved Hours: 19 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 19 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 19 Georgia Board of Nursing Approved Hours: 19 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Iowa Board of Chiropractic Approved Hours: 19 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Kansas Chiropractic Association Approved Hours: 19 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 19 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 19 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 19 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 19 Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT) Approved Hours: 19 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 19 Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 19 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours: 19 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 19 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 19 NCBTMB - New York Approved Hours: 19 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 19 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 19 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 19 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 19 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 19 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Ohio Chiropractic Board Approved Hours: 19 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners Approved Hours: 19 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 19 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 19 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 19 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 19 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 19 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 19 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 19 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 19 Washington Board of Physical Therapy Approved Hours: 19 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 19 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training) Approved Hours: 19 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 19 Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
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