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Early Registration Ends Friday! Start your New Year with #prination

“This course has really helped me bring my work with PRI to the next level. Integrating the primary coursework and helping me understand how they relate to each other.”
 
“Dan knocked it out of the park. Funny. Emphasized key points with repetition, slower speech and volume. So clear and natural. It was easy for me to know what was really important and to take in. I was completely engaged the whole class even though I was streaming from Alaska which meant I was getting up at 4am to attend.”
 
“I have more validation that many orthopedic conditions have a neurologic underpinning, and that my role would be to foster a new sensory experience that is salient to the patient and reproducible under their own volition”
 
“This course helped me understand that the L calcaneus ‘impingement’ or sense is largely neurological, and the PRI non-manual techniques need to be taught with a minor on the muscles engaged and a major on the ‘sense’ of the body in a new position. I plan to use this course to emphasize my ability to teach and perform PRI-non manual techniques utilizing Pilates equipment.”
 
“The Impingement and Instability course is THE intersection between neurology and biomechanics. Dan is an incredibly adept in tying together the concepts from the Postural Restoration Institute’s primary courses and elevating the student to a greater understanding of the principles underpinning the integration between body position and body sense. I will absolutely be seeking out additional opportunities to hear Dan speak about applying PRI to my daily clinical practice.”

“Fantastic course. My favorite so far.”

Early Registration Ends Friday! Start your New Year with #prination

“This course has really helped me bring my work with PRI to the next level. Integrating the primary coursework and helping me understand how they relate to each other.”

“Dan knocked it out of the park. Funny. Emphasized key points with repetition, slower speech and volume. So clear and natural. It was easy for me to know what was really important and to take in. I was completely engaged the whole class even though I was streaming from Alaska which meant I was getting up at 4am to attend.”

“I have more validation that many orthopedic conditions have a neurologic underpinning, and that my role would be to foster a new sensory experience that is salient to the patient and reproducible under their own volition”

“This course helped me understand that the L calcaneus ‘impingement’ or sense is largely neurological, and the PRI non-manual techniques need to be taught with a minor on the muscles engaged and a major on the ‘sense’ of the body in a new position. I plan to use this course to emphasize my ability to teach and perform PRI-non manual techniques utilizing Pilates equipment.”

“The Impingement and Instability course is THE intersection between neurology and biomechanics. Dan is an incredibly adept in tying together the concepts from the Postural Restoration Institute’s primary courses and elevating the student to a greater understanding of the principles underpinning the integration between body position and body sense. I will absolutely be seeking out additional opportunities to hear Dan speak about applying PRI to my daily clinical practice.”

“Fantastic course. My favorite so far.”
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Congratulations to the PRC class of 2025!

PRC credentialing is the result of completing multiple advanced PRI courses, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the science through completion of the PRC application, and successfully participating in practical and analytical testing. Today, 10 clinicians earned the designation of Postural Restoration Certified™ (PRC) under the direction of Ron Hruska, Lori Thomsen, Skip George, and Jennifer Platt.
 
Back Row: Robert “Skip” George, Ron Hruska, Ann Simsar, Emily Schulz, Mei Wong, Julie Sandstedt, TJ DiPrima
Front Row: Jennifer Platt, Annamaaria Kangas, Tassie Cantrell, Debra Albrecht, Mary Beth Antolini-Verlander, Gina Aicardi, Lori Thomsen
 
The Postural Restoration Institute® established this certification process in 2004 as a way to recognize and identify those individuals with advanced training, extraordinary interest and devotion to the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polvarticular chains of muscles on the human body as defined by the Postural Restoration Institute. The PRC credentialing program is available to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and chiropractors who have attended PRI courses, demonstrated a thorough understanding of the science through completion of the PRC application, and successfully participate in both clinical and analytical testing.

Congratulations to the PRC class of 2025!

PRC credentialing is the result of completing multiple advanced PRI courses, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the science through completion of the PRC application, and successfully participating in practical and analytical testing. Today, 10 clinicians earned the designation of Postural Restoration Certified™ (PRC) under the direction of Ron Hruska, Lori Thomsen, Skip George, and Jennifer Platt.

Back Row: Robert “Skip” George, Ron Hruska, Ann Simsar, Emily Schulz, Mei Wong, Julie Sandstedt, TJ DiPrima
Front Row: Jennifer Platt, Annamaaria Kangas, Tassie Cantrell, Debra Albrecht, Mary Beth Antolini-Verlander, Gina Aicardi, Lori Thomsen

The Postural Restoration Institute® established this certification process in 2004 as a way to recognize and identify those individuals with advanced training, extraordinary interest and devotion to the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polvarticular chains of muscles on the human body as defined by the Postural Restoration Institute. The PRC credentialing program is available to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and chiropractors who have attended PRI courses, demonstrated a thorough understanding of the science through completion of the PRC application, and successfully participate in both clinical and analytical testing.
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“Pelvic Diaphragm & Respiratory Diaphragm Influences on Gait”

Frontal Plane Discussion by the one and only Lori Thomsen!

Advanced Integration Day 2

“Pelvic Diaphragm & Respiratory Diaphragm Influences on Gait”

Frontal Plane Discussion by the one and only Lori Thomsen!

Advanced Integration Day 2
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“Hemispherical Functional Cortical Dominance in the brain does not change regardless of organ placement”

Advanced Integration Day 1

Join us for “Brain vs. Body: Part 2” with Dan Houglum and @donnapbyrne at next years Interdisciplinary Studies Summit!

April 23-24th, 2026

“Hemispherical Functional Cortical Dominance in the brain does not change regardless of organ placement”

Advanced Integration Day 1

Join us for “Brain vs. Body: Part 2” with Dan Houglum and @donnapbyrne at next years Interdisciplinary Studies Summit!

April 23-24th, 2026
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Today Only! 20% off our NEW Purple Graphic Tee!

Ends Dec. 1st
Link in bio!

“Purple is a color of purpose and good judgement. It is associated with individual linkage and integration to the universe. It symbolizes magic and mystery. It is the color of seeking spiritual fulfillment and others who have a peace of mind....therefore, it is our Institute color and the color that reflects PRI muscle responsible for internal rotation of bones that require internal direction for fullest beneficial use.”

-Ron

Today Only! 20% off our NEW Purple Graphic Tee!

Ends Dec. 1st
Link in bio!

“Purple is a color of purpose and good judgement. It is associated with individual linkage and integration to the universe. It symbolizes magic and mystery. It is the color of seeking spiritual fulfillment and others who have a peace of mind....therefore, it is our Institute color and the color that reflects PRI muscle responsible for internal rotation of bones that require internal direction for fullest beneficial use.”

-Ron
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Right Brachial Chain inhibition requires integration of the Pelvis AND Thorax, aided by positions involving reaching, rounding, and engagement of the Left IOs/TAs! 🎈 

Expand your Reach and help your clients Respire better by joining us for Advanced Integration on December 4-7th! 💨 

It’s not too late!⏰ 

Join remotely from around the world or reserve a remaining seat in person! 💻 💺

Right Brachial Chain inhibition requires integration of the Pelvis AND Thorax, aided by positions involving reaching, rounding, and engagement of the Left IOs/TAs! 🎈

Expand your Reach and help your clients Respire better by joining us for Advanced Integration on December 4-7th! 💨

It’s not too late!⏰

Join remotely from around the world or reserve a remaining seat in person! 💻 💺
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Tell us what course you’re most excited for next year to be entered to win 26% off your next 2026 course registration!

Can’t wait to put more pieces together with you in the year ahead!

#prination

Tell us what course you’re most excited for next year to be entered to win 26% off your next 2026 course registration!

Can’t wait to put more pieces together with you in the year ahead!

#prination
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“What an exciting opportunity to travel to Munich Germany for the latest offering of the Human Evolution course! I felt so honored by the folks @lindebergs.health Academy with their gracious hospitality, amazing facility and yummy German treats.
 
We had a great group of attendees from not only Germany, but also Denmark, Italy, and China, as well as Michigan. It’s hard to imagine digesting the content of any PRI course in another language and this group really seemed to connect to the concepts presented. In fact, we had intellectually enriching discussions about the concepts of crawling, sensory processing, tonic neck integration, clockwise and counterclockwise sense and motion, and the sequential development of the glutes, to name a few.
 
Being that far from home, my partner and I had to stay to explore a bit. The trip was enriched with a delightful hike to the base of the Austrian Alps in Innsbruck. Though the descent proved to test my eccentric fitness… (turns out I have none). I left Austria with an amazing case of the DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), which in direct German translation means “muscle cats.” Whew… my cats were mad!
 
On to Bolzano, Italy where we enjoyed some shopping and delicious Italian fare. After a gondola ride to the base of the elusive Dolomites due to the clouds, for another hike, we had to go to the South Tyrol Museum of Archeology to see “Ötzi, The Ice Man”. The museum showcased research results of his physiology, gut, tools, and DNA for education. It was not at all surprising to see that his x-rays revealed more compression in his right hip than his left hip, VERY wide dental arches, and a more compressed right apical rib cage than his left. The photo depicts an approximation of what he might have looked like. You gotta love science!
 
A BIG THANK YOU to my gracious hosts Daniel Müller, Eckhart Acker, Sonja Voracek, and Regina Frank for taking such good care of me and for hosting a yet another PRI course. Also thanks to PRC’s Nadja Himmelseher and Tracey Blain for your valuable contributions to the conversations. It will be a trip we will remember forever.”

- @lisamanginopt.ndt.prc

“What an exciting opportunity to travel to Munich Germany for the latest offering of the Human Evolution course! I felt so honored by the folks @lindebergs.health Academy with their gracious hospitality, amazing facility and yummy German treats.

We had a great group of attendees from not only Germany, but also Denmark, Italy, and China, as well as Michigan. It’s hard to imagine digesting the content of any PRI course in another language and this group really seemed to connect to the concepts presented. In fact, we had intellectually enriching discussions about the concepts of crawling, sensory processing, tonic neck integration, clockwise and counterclockwise sense and motion, and the sequential development of the glutes, to name a few.

Being that far from home, my partner and I had to stay to explore a bit. The trip was enriched with a delightful hike to the base of the Austrian Alps in Innsbruck. Though the descent proved to test my eccentric fitness… (turns out I have none). I left Austria with an amazing case of the DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), which in direct German translation means “muscle cats.” Whew… my cats were mad!

On to Bolzano, Italy where we enjoyed some shopping and delicious Italian fare. After a gondola ride to the base of the elusive Dolomites due to the clouds, for another hike, we had to go to the South Tyrol Museum of Archeology to see “Ötzi, The Ice Man”. The museum showcased research results of his physiology, gut, tools, and DNA for education. It was not at all surprising to see that his x-rays revealed more compression in his right hip than his left hip, VERY wide dental arches, and a more compressed right apical rib cage than his left. The photo depicts an approximation of what he might have looked like. You gotta love science!

A BIG THANK YOU to my gracious hosts Daniel Müller, Eckhart Acker, Sonja Voracek, and Regina Frank for taking such good care of me and for hosting a yet another PRI course. Also thanks to PRC’s Nadja Himmelseher and Tracey Blain for your valuable contributions to the conversations. It will be a trip we will remember forever.”

- @lisamanginopt.ndt.prc
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How does functional cortical dominance position us for movement?

If we are unable to sense or transition through midline (neutrality) at the pelvis, thorax, and cervical spine, our freedom to move through both hemispheres is lost. 

Overview of PRI Basic Dynamic Concepts
Advanced Integration Day 1

Early registration ends this Friday!

How does functional cortical dominance position us for movement?

If we are unable to sense or transition through midline (neutrality) at the pelvis, thorax, and cervical spine, our freedom to move through both hemispheres is lost.

Overview of PRI Basic Dynamic Concepts
Advanced Integration Day 1

Early registration ends this Friday!
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A few (spooky) flashbacks…….

Happy Halloween!
#prination
@postrestinstjp

A few (spooky) flashbacks…….

Happy Halloween!
#prination
@postrestinstjp
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“You’re going to find out, if you haven’t already, the minute your right glute max knows your toe on the left side is moving, your cortical activity is going to light up like no other”

Advanced Integration is nearly one month away.

Register Today!

“You’re going to find out, if you haven’t already, the minute your right glute max knows your toe on the left side is moving, your cortical activity is going to light up like no other”

Advanced Integration is nearly one month away.

Register Today!
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I had such a great time in Lincoln October 24th and 25th. We had a fantastic crew in person to help demonstrate manual and non-manual techniques in order repattern rib cages and pressure flow. There was a very attentive audience from around the world online with stellar questions to facilitate the flow of the class and stimulate discussion about rib cage and pressure management. Canada, Germany, Taiwan, and states from around the country were represented online.

Some PRI celebrities were online with us as well! @untappedlouisville in Louisville, Kentucky and Jennifer Bullock outside of Telluride, Colorado. We were fortunate to have them there to drop some of their PRI knowledge and experience!

Laura and Emily were a superstar mother/daughter PRI duo that were such a joy to have in class. Laura was a fantastic primary demonstrator for our manual techniques and was a classic example of a Superior T4 syndrome individual. I am excited to be at the beginning of Emily’s PRI journey!

We were lucky to be graced with Joshua’s soothing Texas voice, as well as his amazing PEC thorax. It was fun to see my friend Lauren and her big smile throughout the weekend, hopefully this complimented Myokin nicely for you, Lauren!

Kyle was a joy to have in class, not only to talk bikes, but to discuss how this class has evolved and improved from when he took it 10+ years ago. It was good to hear from him what he remembered from 10+ years ago and how information on patterns, pressure, and perspective changes over time.

At the end of the class, I found out that I will be able to hang out with Samuel again next month in St. Louis. Looking forward to it, Sam! I am excited to hear how he takes his PRI knowledge back to the Reds. World Series 2026 for Cincinnati!

What a joy it was to be in Lincoln this last week. Thank you to everyone online and in person for being such a fun audience. I am very grateful I get an opportunity to talk about something I am passionate about for two days. My hope is that this will assist individuals from multiple disciplines around the world to understand the importance of a rib cage and air pressure biomorphology.

– Craig Depperschmidt

I had such a great time in Lincoln October 24th and 25th. We had a fantastic crew in person to help demonstrate manual and non-manual techniques in order repattern rib cages and pressure flow. There was a very attentive audience from around the world online with stellar questions to facilitate the flow of the class and stimulate discussion about rib cage and pressure management. Canada, Germany, Taiwan, and states from around the country were represented online.

Some PRI celebrities were online with us as well! @untappedlouisville in Louisville, Kentucky and Jennifer Bullock outside of Telluride, Colorado. We were fortunate to have them there to drop some of their PRI knowledge and experience!

Laura and Emily were a superstar mother/daughter PRI duo that were such a joy to have in class. Laura was a fantastic primary demonstrator for our manual techniques and was a classic example of a Superior T4 syndrome individual. I am excited to be at the beginning of Emily’s PRI journey!

We were lucky to be graced with Joshua’s soothing Texas voice, as well as his amazing PEC thorax. It was fun to see my friend Lauren and her big smile throughout the weekend, hopefully this complimented Myokin nicely for you, Lauren!

Kyle was a joy to have in class, not only to talk bikes, but to discuss how this class has evolved and improved from when he took it 10+ years ago. It was good to hear from him what he remembered from 10+ years ago and how information on patterns, pressure, and perspective changes over time.

At the end of the class, I found out that I will be able to hang out with Samuel again next month in St. Louis. Looking forward to it, Sam! I am excited to hear how he takes his PRI knowledge back to the Reds. World Series 2026 for Cincinnati!

What a joy it was to be in Lincoln this last week. Thank you to everyone online and in person for being such a fun audience. I am very grateful I get an opportunity to talk about something I am passionate about for two days. My hope is that this will assist individuals from multiple disciplines around the world to understand the importance of a rib cage and air pressure biomorphology.

– Craig Depperschmidt
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