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The Roll Model® Method Practitioner Training

Roll Model® Method Practitioner Training: A 16-hour Immersive Self Myofascial Massage Certification Training

This course teaches evidence-based self-myofascial release (self-massage) principles and practices to enhance mobility, reduce stress, transform pain, and build body awareness. It prepares you to program SMFR rollouts for individuals, groups, and special populations.

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Training Overview

This course teaches evidence based self-myofascial release (self-massage) principles and practices to enhance mobility, reduce stress, transform pain, and build body awareness. It prepares you to program SMFR rollouts for individuals, groups, and special populations.

Integrate the power of soft-tool science for yourself and your clients using the Roll Model® Method Therapy Balls. Explore pain-erasing, mobility-enhancing self-myofascial release techniques throughout the body. Systematically tour best practices for each part of the body and differentiate applications for a variety of clientele.

In this training you will:

Several anatomy books laid out on the floor as students look for information.
  • Refine your anatomical fluency of bony landmarks, muscular attachments, and the fascial seam system
  • Learn the art and science of crafting test/retest scenarios to provide instant feedback of improved function or reduced pain
  • Improve classroom demonstration of Therapy Ball techniques with innovative sequences for all levels of student ability
  • Hands-off massage: provide touch-averse clients with an empowered method using low-cost, accessible tools to approach their self-care.
  • Integrate science with best practices: translate new fascia evidence into exploratory application for therapy and performance using the Roll Model Therapy Balls.
  • Discover body blind spots: identify and relieve areas of neglect to resolve chronic pain or movement restrictions.

This module is open to all levels of student/educator/clinician. There is no pre-requisite to attend. CEC credits are available with the following professional organizations: NASM, ASCM, AFAA, IAYT, NPCP, and Yoga Alliance.

Note: Tuition includes a complete Roll Model Therapy Ball Kit.

Day 1
Science of Rolling

This module introduces the science of how and why self-massage works and offers the latest on fascial research, pain science and therapy ball applications for multiple populations. Amplify your personal embodiment and learn applicable fascia science, bony landmarks, myofascial junctions, and pain physiology. 

Day 2
Ball Sequencing & Innovation

In this module we learn soft-tissue self-care solutions for every client and condition utilizing all four different sizes of Roll Model® Therapy Balls. You will refine your teaching skills and discover how to craft innovative moves and sequences for any individual or community.

Further breakdown of the 2-day course can be found here.

Several anatomy, physiology, and yoga books on a bench with yoga blocks as book ends. Roll Model® Method therapy balls are in front of the books.

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS COURSE

  • Roll Model® Starter Kit:  1 pair Yoga Tune Up® Balls, 1 pair Therapy Ball Plus, 1 ALPHA Ball, and 1 Coregeous® Ball (colors will vary). (Included with in person trainings.)
  • Massage Therapy Full Body Online Video Program (Included with all registrations.)

REQUIRED READING & VIEWING

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS

  • Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Emotional and Physical Resilience by Jill Miller (Amazon or other booksellers)
  • Fascia: What Is It and Why It Matters by David Lesondak (Amazon or other booksellers)

Upcoming Trainings

Kate Hamm and Nancy Bellantoni laying on their back at a yoga studio in a crunch position visible from behind. Between their scapulas are a set of Tune Up Fitness Therapy Balls to self-massage their mid-back.

Boston, MA

June 2025
Instructor Nancy Bellantoni

Early Bird until May 15th:  $550
Starting May 16th:  $590

Yoga Tune Up Teachers receive a discount of $50.

Space is limited. Refunds available up to 30 days prior to the training.

Becoming a Certified Roll Model® Method Practitioner

Certification is not required to incorporate the therapy balls and techniques into your teaching/coaching toolbox. However, certification confers a number of benefits including:
• Use of the Roll Model name and branding in your class titles and descriptions.
• A listing on the Tune Up Fitness website and identified as a Roll Model Method Practitioner

Certification requirements:
• Attend both days of the Roll Model Method Practitioner Training
• Complete the online Roll Model Method correspondence course test based on Roll Model Method book and Massage Therapy Instructional Program.

As a certified Roll Model Method Practitioner you will be recognized as having competency to comprehend and apply all fundamentals of RMM.

For more information visit Tune Up Fitness Worldwide.

*TUF requires that all requirements are completed no later than 6 months after having either completed the training or passed the exam.