Myofascial Release Using a Cork Therapy Block
Learn the Block Logic Method directly from Shelly Rhoades, RMT, in a hands-on workshop built for licensed therapists who want deeper fascial results without paying for them with their thumbs.
This is not a product demo. You will leave with a repeatable clinical system, your own cork therapy block, and approved CEUs through MTAM, MTAS, CRMTA, and NHPC.
- Hands-on learning on the table, both days, with feedback
- Your cork block goes home with you, included in tuition
See how the Block Logic Method is applied in a real treatment, and how you will practise it on day one with a partner and an instructor beside you.
Protect Your Hands
Trade thumb pressure for sustained block work, so your career outlasts your caseload.
One Tool, Many Regions
Upper back, hips, glutes, feet, jaw. One cork block, applied with intent across the body.
The Timing Rule
One minute, three minutes, six minutes. Know exactly how long to hold and why.
CEU Credit That Counts
Earn approved CEUs through MTAM, MTAS, CRMTA, and NHPC. View approval details
What Two Days of Hands-On Practice Looks Like
Roughly seventy percent of the workshop is spent applying the block, on a partner and on yourself, with Shelly correcting positioning in the moment.
Supine positioning, learning how much pressure the tissue actually needs.
Side-lying work through the shoulder and lateral line, breath kept relaxed.
Practising a release with the block taking the load off your thumbs.
Holding a release long enough for the tissue to change, timed to the rule.
Where the Block Fits Into the Practice You Already Have
The Block Logic Method was built inside a working treatment room, so every application is designed to slot into the sessions you are already booking.
Inside Your Existing Massage Treatments
Use the block to open a region before hands-on work, or to hold a release while you reposition. Your treatment flow stays intact.
As a Focused Fascial Session
Build a full appointment around sustained fascial work for clients with long standing restriction who want something different from deep tissue.
On the Days Your Hands Need a Break
Keep treating at full quality on a heavy schedule by shifting load off your thumbs and wrists without shortening the session.
As Client Homecare That Actually Gets Done
Teach a simple, safe self-application clients can repeat between visits, which supports their results and your rebooking.
Work With Fascia, Not Against It
Fascia responds to sustained pressure, time and relaxed breathing, not force. The Block Logic Method is built on that one principle, and everything you practise over the two days comes back to it.
Sustained, Not Forced
You will feel the difference between pushing through tissue and letting it change. Pressure plus time plus breath does the work your thumbs have been doing.
The Block Logic Timing Rule
One minute softens superficial fascia. Three minutes reaches deeper layers. Six minutes encourages lasting change. Jaw loose, teeth apart, tongue relaxed, keep breathing.
Two Patients, Every Time
Every release has two patients: the client you treat, and you. The method is designed so both leave the session better than they arrived.
Is This the Right Fit for You?
This workshop is built for licensed practitioners who want a structured fascial system they can apply with confidence, not another technique to file away.
A Complete System, Plus the Tool to Run It
You leave Maidstone with everything you need to start on Monday. Nothing to order, nothing to wait for.
Included in Your Registration
- Your own cork therapy block, therapist-designed and fascia-conscious, the same one you practise with over both days
- Printed participant manual with every position, hold time and safety consideration written down
- Full body application sequences for upper body, low back and hips, and lower limb
- 11.5 CEUs, MTAS approved. Certificate issued within 48 hours and formatted for your association submission
What Happens in the Room
Both days run 9:00am to 4:00pm with a full lunch break and two short breaks.
Day One · Saturday, October 24
Foundations and Upper BodyFascia in practice. Why sustained pressure changes tissue, and where force works against you. The Block Logic Timing Rule introduced and demonstrated.
Block handling, positioning and safety. Your first supervised applications with a partner, upper back and shoulder girdle.
Lunch
Upper body sequence in full. Neck, thoracic spine, pecs and scapular region, with progressions for sensitive clients.
Integration practice. Running the sequence inside a treatment flow, plus how to protect your own body while you work.
Day Two · Sunday, October 25
Lower Body, Homecare and IntegrationReview and troubleshooting from day one. Common positioning corrections and what to do when tissue does not respond.
Low back, glutes and hips. Supervised practice on the regions clients ask about most.
Lunch
Lower limb and feet. Plus teaching clients safe self-application so homecare actually happens between visits.
Full treatment run-through, questions with Shelly, and building your first week of block-supported sessions.
Timings are a guide. Shelly adjusts pacing to the room so every participant gets supervised practice.
Approved CEUs
CRMTA credits are issued as Primary Continuing Education Credits.
Self-submission accepted by most other associations. If yours is not listed, contact us before you register and we will send the course outline and hour breakdown.
Soul Health Massage at Pine Island Wellness Centre
- Address204 Railway Ave West, Maidstone, Saskatchewan
- Host PracticeSoul Health Massage, inside the Pine Island Wellness Centre building
- DatesSaturday October 24 and Sunday October 25, 2026
- Hours9:00am to 4:00pm both days. Doors open at 8:30am on Saturday for check-in.
- ParkingOn-site parking is available. Full parking and entrance details are emailed to every participant the night before day one.
- Seats16 seats only, so everyone gets hands-on correction. Last day to enroll is October 23, 2026, or sooner if the room fills.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing you can move and be worked on in
- A pillow and a set of sheets if you have a preference for partner practice
- Water bottle and a light snack for breaks
- Your association number if you want your certificate pre-filled
- Notebook or pen. Your printed manual is waiting on your table.
Lunch is on your own. Options within a short drive are listed in your welcome email.
What Therapists Are Saying
Real experiences from people who have learned with Shelly, from hands-on training to bringing block therapy into their own practice.
βI loved this workshop, I learned great techniques that I will immediately start using for self care and later for my clients. I can definitely see and feel benefits of using the block for myofascial release, the results exceeded my expectations by far!
Shelly is a great teacher with solid knowledge and extensive practical background, she is also just a wonderful person to be around, so her class was informative and enjoyable. Thank you, Shelly, I hope to be back for more of your classes in the future!β
βI took Shellyβs Block Logic course last month and absolutely loved it. The material was incredibly well presented, clear, organized, and very easy to understand. What stood out most for me was how hands-on the course was. We werenβt just learning theory; we were applying everything directly, which made it so practical and valuable.
Since finishing, Iβve been using the techniques myself for home care, and Iβve noticed a huge difference in how my body feels. Itβs helped me stay mobile, comfortable, and feeling well overall. Iβve also been sharing the techniques as home care with my clients, and theyβve been experiencing noticeable improvements in their recovery. The block work has become something I use consistently because it simply works.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their body wellness, support recovery, or deepen their practice. Shelly makes the learning experience engaging, effective, and truly transformative.β
βI came into this block course and prior to attending I had very little knowledge of this technique. By the end, I was genuinely impressed with how informative and hands on the experience was. Having the opportunity to practice everything on myself made a huge difference in understanding how the method works and why itβs effective.
What I love most is that these skills are not only useful for my own self care, but they also add another valuable home care option for my clients. For anyone who struggles with a foam roller and the balance it requires in certain positions, I can now offer the block as a more accessible alternative. The learning environment was incredibly welcoming.
The course was accommodating from start to finish, and questions were always encouraged. Overall, this training was a meaningful and valuable addition to my professional skill set, and I would highly recommend it to others looking to broaden their client care options.β
βHey Shelly! I just wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for the course, I really loved how I got to learn to use the block as an extension of my hand and especially to give for clients as possible homecare ideas!β
βI struggled with severe neck tension until Shelley introduced me to block therapy with a yoga block. Itβs made a remarkable difference, releasing tension and improving my mobility. Her guidance and care have been invaluable!β
βShelly is amazing! She explained block therapy so clearly and even taught me how to use it at home to relieve my pain. Iβm so grateful for her knowledge and care for our family.β
Save Your Seat in Maidstone
One price, one cohort, 16 seats. Last day to enroll is October 23, 2026, or sooner if the room fills.
- Two full days of hands-on instruction with Shelly Rhoades, RMT
- Your own cork therapy block to take home
- Printed participant manual
- 11.5 CEUs, MTAS approved, certificate within 48 hours
Refund policy: full refund up to October 17, 2026. After that your registration is transferable to a future cohort.
Questions before you register? Reach out and we will answer within one business day.
Questions Therapists Usually Ask Before Registering
A few quick answers to help you decide whether this workshop is the right fit for your practice.
Do I need previous experience with block or fascial work?
No. That is the perfect place to start. The workshop is designed for all levels, and you will leave with practical tools you can use right away. Therapists with years of fascial training get value from the timing and positioning work.
Do I need to bring my own block?
No. Your cork therapy block is included in tuition, it is waiting on your table on day one, and it goes home with you.
How many CEUs do I receive, and with which association?
This workshop is 11.5 CEUs, MTAS approved. It also carries 12 CEUs with MTAM and 6 Primary Continuing Education Credits with CRMTA. Most other associations accept self-submission. Contact us before registering and we will send the outline and hour breakdown you need.
When do I get my certificate?
Within 48 hours of the end of day two, by email. If it has not landed, tell us and we will reissue it the same day.
Is this workshop only for massage therapists?
Licensed RMTs, physiotherapists and chiropractors are all a fit. The method is fascia-focused and applies across manual therapy scopes.
Can I use these techniques with clients right away?
Yes. Every sequence is built for real treatment rooms, and day two ends with planning your first week of block-supported sessions.
What if I need to cancel?
Full refund up to October 17, 2026. After that, your registration transfers to a future cohort rather than being lost. Last day to enroll is October 23, 2026.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing you can move in and be worked on in. You will be both practitioner and client throughout both days.
16 seats. One weekend. One tool you will keep using.
Two days of hands-on learning in Maidstone, 11.5 CEUs MTAS approved, and a custom cork therapy block included. Space is limited to keep the room genuinely hands-on.
Reserve Your Seat · October 24-25$525 CAD · Last day to enroll October 23, 2026
Cannot make it to Maidstone?
The same method is coming as a Live Online course: two full days with Shelly on Zoom, theory taught live, close-up demonstrations you can rewatch, and live questions both days. No date announced yet. Join the BLOCKLIST and you will hear first.
