Classes

Functional Methods (FM)

A foundational osteopathic system for structured assessment and treatment to improve clinical precision and whole-body outcomes.

Focus: A repeatable framework for identifying where treatment will create the most effective change.

Highlights:

  • 19 assessment + 24 treatment methods
  • Whole-body clinical decision structure
  • Multi-module training with integration periods

Foundational training for manual therapy clinicians building advanced skill integration.

Best for: clinicians seeking greater diagnostic clarity and treatment precision

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Visceral Work (VW)

A clinical approach to internal organ mobility and its relationship to musculoskeletal and systemic dysfunction.

Focus: Organ structure, mobility, and functional influence on pain and restriction patterns.

Highlights:

  • Organ anatomy, glide, and suspensory systems
  • Embryology-informed structural relationships
  • Visceral contribution to musculoskeletal symptoms

👉 Four-module progressive training with optional advanced extension

✔ Best for: clinicians working with complex or unresolved symptom presentations

📩 Unsure if you’re ready for VW training? Reach out before enrolling → Contact Us

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Joints, Bursae & Tendons (JBT)

A precision-based manual therapy system for restoring synovial mobility across joints, bursae, and tendons.

Focus: Identification and release of mechanical restrictions affecting movement efficiency.

Highlights:

  • Millimeter-level mobility assessment
  • Joint, bursa, and tendon restriction release
  • Improved range of motion and ease of movement

👉 Offered as intro course or full 3-module series

✔ Best for: clinicians wanting immediately applicable hands-on tools

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR)

A focused clinical course improving respiratory function through structural and manual therapy approaches.

Focus: Lung mechanics, thoracic container dynamics, and breathing efficiency.

Highlights:

  • Lung and thoracic mobility work
  • Improved depth and ease of breath
  • Internal + structural integration

👉 Overlaps with VM-4 thoracic training

✔ Best for: clinicians treating respiratory or thoracic restriction patterns

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All About Hands (AAH)

A focused course on restoring mobility, coordination, and function in the hand and wrist.

Focus: Integrated treatment of joints, nerves, vasculature, and soft tissue structures.

Highlights:

  • Hand and wrist mechanics
  • Neural + vascular pathway integration
  • Functional upper limb improvement

👉 Often produces improvements extending into the shoulder

✔ Best for: clinicians working with upper limb dysfunction

📩 Not sure if this overlaps with JBT-1 for your training path? Ask us →

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All About Feet (AAF)

A targeted course improving mobility, balance, and function of the foot and ankle.

Focus: Structural, neural, and vascular influences on gait and stability.

Highlights:

  • Foot and ankle mobility restoration
  • Neural + vascular integration
  • Improved balance and movement efficiency

👉 Strong effects on full lower kinetic chain

✔ Best for: clinicians treating gait or lower limb dysfunction

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Manual Therapy for the Head and Neck

A structural approach to head and neck anatomy and treatment integrating multiple cranial perspectives.

Focus: Bones, nerves, vasculature, and fascial continuity from thorax to cranium.

Highlights:

  • Cranial nerves and meninges
  • Vascular pathways from heart to head
  • Full structural continuity approach

👉 Strong foundation for advanced cranial or structural work

✔ Best for: clinicians working with complex head/neck presentations

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Manual Therapy for Nerves and Blood Vessels

A four-day class introducing gentle and effective methods to restore the mobility of nerves and blood vessels.

Learn assessment and treatment methods to restore the elasticity of the nerves and blood vessels, and their ability to glide freely through neighboring tissues.

Restoring the span and elasticity of nerves and blood vessels makes remarkable improvement in mobility of the body as a whole. The single most common reason for a muscle to appear chronically tight is stiffness in the nerve or artery to the muscle. This neuro-vascular tension pulls on the muscle, making the muscle appear tight. Releasing the nerve and/or vascular stiffness promptly restores muscle length.

Release of nerves is accomplished with a long lever method, restoring the mobility of each nerve without touching it directly, thereby increasing safety.

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Course Cancellation Policy

(Effective 8/13/2026)

~ Up to 30 days before the class, either a full refund less a $50 admin fee, or hold the tuition to apply to a future course.

~ 10-30 days before class, tuition may be held as a credit toward a future course.

~ Less than 10 days before the class, no refund.

My recommendation for Jeff Burch as a teacher:

He has an incredible depth of knowledge and experience, the notebooks (which he hands out in class) are well organized with detailed descriptions of the assessment and treatment methods, and these support materials correlate very well with his lesson plans. Jeff also thoroughly enjoys his subject matter, he likes to involve the students in recapping previous lessons at the beginning of each day, and he believes in step-by-step experiential learning, all of which are so helpful when teaching complex subject matter and nuanced manual skills. Jeff is also incredibly patient with student questions, something I appreciate greatly. (He never seems annoyed about requests to clarify concepts, and will gladly re-explain something he has taught previously.)

Kirstin Schumaker, Portland, OR

Mentorships

Jeffrey offers mentoring opportunities for health care professionals and Rolfers™.

For all Health Care Professionals

For practitioners and advanced students of Structural Integration, Visceral Manipulation or Cranial Manipulation mentoring is offered. One on one time with Jeffrey is a powerful way to enhance skills. Mentoring may include shadowing Jeffrey in his office, individually supervised sessions, four handed sessions, guided study. Mentees must be currently licensed and insured as a health care professional.

For Rolfers™

Jeffrey is a Dr. Ida Rolf Institute approved mentor. The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® members earn continuing education credit prerequisite to the Rolfing® advanced training. Contact Jeffrey to discuss possibilities.

Praise for Jeffrey’s work: He really knows his stuff

“I have had an opportunity to work with Jeff both as a student, teaching assistant, colleague, and patient. I have to say that he is one of the most knowledgeable, intelligent, and skilled practitioners and teachers I’ve ever worked with. He really knows his stuff.

“Recently, I contacted Jeff for help and information on a difficult case I was working on with a client. He was very helpful, and, with his assistance, I was able to help my client in a way that would not have been possible without his expertise. It is so nice to know that there is someone out there to whom one can turn for advice and information. Thanks, Jeff!

“As a teacher, Jeff is very patient, extremely informative, clear, and inspiring. It has been a pleasure watching him teach. Students are always telling me how much they enjoy his classes.

“As a practitioner, Jeff is very gentle, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. His treatments are very effective and powerful. I have had much benefit from his work.”

Ruti Wagaki, L.M.T., Eugene, Oregon

Continuing Education Credits

Several organizations offer continuing education credits for Jeffrey Burch’s courses.

International Association of Structural Integrators, IASI

Offers 7 hours of CE credit per day of instruction. For example, each four-day long course provides 28 credit hours.

The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute and its international affiliates

Offers 1 Day of CE credit per day of instruction. For example, a three-day long course provides 3 Days CE credit.

Here is a list of the organizations with their URLs

International Affiliates

Additional organizations not listed here may offer CE credits. Check with the individual organization.

Jeffrey is a Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® approved mentor, and also offers mentoring to other health professionals.

All classes and all mentorships are provided by Jeffrey Burch MS LLC.

Jeff is an amazing teacher, very engaged, personable and compassionate.

Katharina R, Osoyoos, BC, Canada

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