Hands-On Seminars and its Platinum Partner PHYSION are proud to introduce world renowned Manual Therapy expert Dr. Ines Nakashima. Dr. Nakashima is the developer of Advanced Manipulative Therapy, a new and advanced Manual Therapy approach that provides revolutionary results even for the most stubborn and unresolved musculoskeletal, orthopedic and pain problems.

Certification in Advanced Manipulative Therapy
Advanced Manipulative Therapy integrates the Osteopathic Manipulation concept along with Manual Physical Therapy to create a very effective Manual Therapy approach. Dr Nakashima utilizes advanced high-velocity low amplitude (THRUST) manipulative techniques for the spine and the extremities with results seen even after one session.

Learn the entire concept and become Certified in Advanced Manipulative Therapy (CAMT) after attending two 3-day seminars and successfully completing a written and practicum exam.

The Two Courses you have to take to achieve Certification in Advanced Manipulative Therapy are:

• Advanced Manipulative Therapy for the Cervical and Thoracic Spines (AMT1)
• AMT for the Lumbar Spine, Pelvic and Lower Extremity (AMT2)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to take the courses in any particular sequence?
There is no requirement to take the courses in any particular sequence. You can take the two courses in any order is convenient for you.

Since there is no requirement to take the courses in a particular sequence then when will I get certified?
We hold the certification process during the second day of each one of the courses. If for example you have previously taken the Advanced Manipulative Therapy for Lumbar Spine and you are now attending the Advanced Manipulative Therapy for the Cervical & Thoracic Spine, then during day 2 of this course you will have to take a written and practicum exam on the concepts you have learned during the other 2 courses and when you pass you will receive your Advanced Manipulative Therapy Certification.

Who can attend the Advanced Manipulative Therapy program?
PTs, OTs, MDs & DOs with an interest in the area of Manual Therapy and Thrust Manipulation are candidates for the program.

What are the requirements to achieve Advanced Manipulative Therapy Certification?
1) The Advanced Manipulative Therapy Candidate must submit an Advanced Manipulative Therapy enrollment application provided free of charge.

2) The candidate must complete successfully the following courses along with their assignments:

• Advanced Manipulative Therapy for the Cervical and Thoracic Spines (AMT1)
• AMT for the Lumbar Spine, Pelvic and Lower Extremity (AMT2)

3) Pass the written and lab exam offered during the third day of each of the courses.

When and where can these courses be attended? Is there an order that I have to take the courses?
The Advanced Manipulative Therapy courses are offered by Hands-On Seminars and PHYSION several times every year in various regions in the US and abroad. Students have the flexibility to attend to any of these courses.

All of the courses can be taken in any order and they have no prerequisite.

Do I get awarded regular Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at the state where I belong?
When we teach in states that require CEUs we always apply with the state and we award state CEUs for our courses. We only award CEUs for licensed professionals in the states in which the course(s) are held. For those that are coming from a state in which HOS is not holding courses during the calendar year, the approval process could be completed by any one individual. All of the information needed is on our web site www.handsonseminars.com.

Can I take your Advanced Manipulative Therapy courses without going for the Advanced Manipulative Therapy Certification?
Yes. Some of the people that attend our courses do not participate in the Certification program but most of them do. The Advanced Manipulative Therapy program is appropriate only for those few who want to excel and to become experts in the area of Advanced Manual Therapy.

What is the Clinical Fellowship with Dr. Nakashima?
The clinical fellowship with Dr. Nakashima is NOT required for the Advanced Manipulative Therapy Certification. The purpose of the Clinical Fellowship with Dr. Nakashima is to give the opportunity to select therapists who want an in depth training in Advanced thrust and other manipulative techniques in a real time environment. During this Fellowship you will have the opportunity to see Dr. Nakashima designing and implementing treatment protocols and be able to discuss and analyze with her each of these cases. There will be ample time for practice of advanced techniques and when you leave the Fellowship you will have a deep understanding of all of the techniques covered. The Clinical Fellowship with Dr. Nakashima takes place in our New York facilities (ONLY) and in some of our affiliate facilities abroad. In the future we will have the capacity to offer clinical fellowships in other areas. The duration of the Fellowship is 1 week and the cost is: $2,500.

Is the Clinical Fellowship with Dr. Nakashima required for the Advanced Manipulative Therapy Certification?
The clinical fellowship is NOT required for the Advanced Manipulative Therapy Certification.