Diploma in
SPINAL MANIPULATION
LEVEL 1
- 2 days Face-To-Face Training
- Enhance your career cost-effectively with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and claim your hours.
- Includes FREE 12-month online Spinal Manipulation Course valued at £169 with 56 techniques (Online access given after the face to face training for continued education and tutor support)
- Course content based on our internationally published book.
- Course certificate on completion. Insurance depends on your qualifications, scope of practice, country and insurer approval. Check certification and insurance requirements.
- Suitable for Level 3 Sports Massage or equivalent and above.
Please visit our Terms and Conditions for further information or contact the team for any additional information or clarification.
What happens after I book?
Booking confirmed
Your confirmation arrives by email.
Prepare for your course
Pre-reading is sent 2–3 weeks before your course.
Attend your training
Learn practical skills with our tutors.
Continue learning
Receive your certificate and 12 months of online learning.
COURSE DATES
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Spinal Manipulation Level 1 December 3-4, 2026 London
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Spinal Manipulation Level 1 January 7-8, 2027 London
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Spinal Manipulation Level 1 January 30-31, 2027 London
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Spinal Manipulation Level 1 March 6-7, 2027 London
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Spinal Manipulation Level 1 April 22-23, 2027 London
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Spinal Manipulation Level 1 June 10-11, 2027 London
£399.00
OUR SPINAL MANIPULATION LEVEL 1 COURSES
COURSE DETAILS
This bespoke training course has been delivered and taught to therapists worldwide, with the OMT team, training prestigious organisations such as the medical teams at Liverpool FC and Manchester City FC.
All techniques covered in depth are routinely used by therapists such as, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists and will allow you to add a whole new dimension to your current skill levels. Rest assured you will be confident from the moment you leave us to use all of the techniques.
NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommends considering manual therapy for low back pain, with or without sciatica, only as part of a treatment package that includes exercise.
Read NICE guidance on manual therapies
Unsure whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements? Email our team to check your eligibility.
COURSE OVERVIEW
OMT Training will introduce the participants of OMT Spinal Manipulation into the theoretical and practical principles of using Manipulation techniques within a clinical setting for the treatment of a number of musculoskeletal conditions.
This 2 Day Practical Training Course will give students the following:
- 16 hours of pre-reading
- 16 hours of face-to-face practical training
- Total: 32 hours CPD
- Continued assessment throughout the practical course
- Post-course online learning access
- Safe, sound and effective background in the use of OMT Spinal Manipulation
- OMT Spinal Manipulation will offer participants a fantastic new skill base with which they can use within their clinical practice
- Discuss scientific evidence for the use of manipulation techniques
- Discuss current research for the use of Manipulation
- Relate the use of Manipulation to the treatment of acute and chronic pain, and for a number of musculoskeletal conditions
- Give students a high level of safety, clinical competence and overall the confidence to use manipulation techniques
Spinal Manipulative techniques for the following spinal sections:
- Cervical Thoracic Junction (C7-T1)
- Thoracic Spine (T1-T12)
- GH / AC / Ribs
- Thoracic Lumbar Junction (T12-L1)
- Lumbar Spine (L1-S1)
Note – HVT to OA, AA, C1-C6 and SIJ are not covered over this two day spinal manipulation course. Techniques for cervical mobilisation and articulation along with active and passive examination for the cervical spine will be covered.
Please Note:
- This course requires ALL students to receive and administer manipulation
- Students should NOT attend this course if there is any reason that prevents FULL participation
- This course is NOT suitable for participants who are pregnant
- Course handbooks will be provided, and the content of the handbook will be underpinned by a structured PowerPoint presentation by the lecturers
- Students will be expected to take extra notes regarding areas and techniques that will require more specific explanation or detailed clarification
- The handbook and PowerPoints are solely to be used as an aide memoire; the lecturers will adapt the content of the course depending on the student’s backgrounds or therapeutic discipline
- Students are ADVISED to refresh their knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology prior to attending the course. If students fail to show the required level of knowledge they may be asked to leave the course
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- Osteopaths / Student Osteopaths
- Physiotherapists / Student Physiotherapists
- Sports & Remedial Massage Therapists
- Sports Therapists / Student Sports Therapists
- Chiropractors / Student Chiropractors
- and other healthcare providers
Please contact the team for any clarification on your eligibility or suitability to attend, students who do not hold qualifications within manual therapy are not eligible to attend.
The onus is on the student to ensure they have the relevant qualifications to attend, if you do not then OMT Training has the right to void any certification gained by misrepresentation.
CAN I GAIN INSURANCE?
Insurance may already be available through your existing professional indemnity and public liability policy, or you may need additional cover. Cover depends on your qualifications, professional scope, country of practice, the techniques you intend to use, and the insurer’s eligibility criteria, declarations, policy terms and exclusions. Cover and any additional premium must be confirmed with your insurer before using new techniques in practice.
A course certificate confirms completion of the stated training, and IAOMM accreditation relates to the course. Neither automatically grants professional registration, insurance cover or permission to practise. Check the requirements of your insurer, employer, professional body and local authorities as applicable.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions.
Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists:
A Comprehensive Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Manipulations
The first book ever to bring together the best techniques from chiropractic and osteopathy, this easy-to-use guide is necessary reading for any manual therapist wishing to hone their skills, and discover related techniques that will enhance their practice.
You will be learning the same techniques that OMT Training have taught to Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, NHS, MK Dons and more.
ASSOCIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
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What our students say
“OMT is a great platform to learn very effective and advance manipulation techniques to upgrade your clinical skills. This team are geniuses!”
“I recently completed the Osteopathic Articulation course, and OMT sets an exceptionally high standard. Ewen McDonald was remarkable in sharing his expertise, with every technique presented with meticulous attention to detail. I left truly impressed and inspired.”
“I completed the Medical Acupuncture course with OMT Training and wouldn’t hesitate to return. As a physiotherapist, I use the practical skills frequently—it’s a great addition to my toolbox. Really interesting content, brilliant teaching and great hands-on learning.”
“I’ve done five courses with OMT over the years, in London, Sunderland and Edinburgh, and can highly recommend them. They teach complex subjects and techniques in ways that are simple to understand, helping build your confidence as a therapist.”
“Jimmy and Giles have so many techniques in their toolbox that you can choose those suitable for your strength and needs. Whether you’re new to manipulation or already experienced, there’s plenty to learn. They’re approachable, their sense of humour is great, and you leave feeling proud of what you’ve achieved.”
“Giles and Jimmy, what a duo. If you enjoy a relaxed and fun style to your learning, sign up. Lots of skills to learn—you’ll have a good weekend, whatever you sign up to. ”
“Best courses I’ve ever attended.”
“Top notch. Positive communication.”
“Excellent course, well presented, great for CPE professional education.”
“Thank you so much for this very well structured course. … Thank you again and I will for sure recommend this course to others!”
“Thank you very much for this course, it was very helpful and I took my time to study it very well. … I have participated in other courses from you at OMT Training and I absolutely love it.”
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“I had no prior experience in cupping therapy, but I learned a great deal through the online course at OMT Training. The concepts are explained very clearly and in a beginner-friendly manner, which helped me build confidence step by step. … Thank you, OMT Training, for such a valuable and confidence-building learning experience!”
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