Recording of Webinar: Calm in the Web: Regulating the Nervous System Through Fascia-Informed Manual Therapy

CPE: 1.5 CPE points

Calm in the Web: Regulating the Nervous System Through Fascia-Informed Manual Therapy

This 90-minute webinar explores how the fascial system, autonomic nervous system, and interoceptive pathways interact to shape client responses, therapeutic outcomes, and the effectiveness of manual therapy. Grounded in contemporary fascial science and Polyvagal-informed principles, the session offers clear, clinically relevant insights into how slow, intentional manual therapy can down-regulate the nervous system and create conditions for deep, sustainable change.

Ideal for massage therapists, myotherapists, bodyworkers, and integrative practitioners, this webinar bridges modern theory with practical, real-world application. You’ll learn to read autonomic states, understand fascia as a sensory communication network, and use simple, powerful strategies to create safety, attunement, and nervous system regulation in every session.

Presenter: Coby Du Preez

Coby du Preez is a Remedial Massage Therapist with over 24 years of experience in soft tissue therapy and bodywork. His career has spanned multiple roles, including operating as a sole trader, collaborating within multidisciplinary clinics, teaching at The Australasian College of Natural Therapies, and managing his busy clinic, Muscle Medicine, in Double Bay. As a clinic director, Coby leads and mentors a team of skilled therapists, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development.

Throughout his career Coby has developed a strong professional network with allied health professionals, including Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, and Exercise Physiologists, as well as health professionals such as General Practitioners, Sport and Exercise Physicians, and Orthopaedic Surgeons. This collaborative, multidisciplinary approach reflects his commitment to integrated care and facilitating the best possible outcomes for clients.

Passionate about the advancement of bodywork, Coby is dedicated to fostering an in-clinic mentoring culture within the industry, while also promoting continuing education and advocating for sustainable industry practices.

Coby has been an ATMS member since 2002 and a Fellow of the Association since 2020. As a member of the ATMS Board of Directors, Coby is committed to supporting the ATMS directive, advocating for bodyworkers, and fostering a strong, supportive community among massage therapists. Through his leadership and practical expertise, he aims to drive initiatives that enhance the profession, strengthen professional networks, and ensure the sustainable growth of the industry.

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