Reinvent the way you treat
postpartum clients and watch their
pain melt away
ONLINE COURSE OR LIVE TRAINING
Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body
Every patient has stood up from the table and
immediately felt better …
“I learned so much from this course. It was jam packed with hands on applicable clinical techniques that were easy and user friendly. I have been using these techniques this past week at work and every patient I have used them on has stood up from the table and immediately felt better in their body! You have to take Lynn’s course, these techniques will change how you practice!”
Nadine A., Physical Therapist
Treating postpartum clients doesn’t have to be a complex or frustrating process
Whether you’re brand new or have been doing this for years, the issues in treating postpartum clients can feel frustrating or complex, especially when muscles and tissues don’t want to release despite best efforts or when the restriction is more than just physical.
When clients come back reporting the same persistent pain, it breaks your heart
(and your confidence).
You know there has to be a better way to help your postpartum clients, so they can focus on the important job of raising their baby.
Now for the good news: There is! … Learn more ⬇️
Learn techniques and manual skills that get your clients off the table pain-free and quickly
Maybe you’ve taken other courses before and came home with a binder full of resources that you’re not quite sure how to put into practice. The information made sense, but what do you do with it?
Get rid of the guesswork with education that really works and that you can put into practice immediately! Learn techniques and clinical hands-on skills that can get clients out of pain almost instantly. Know exactly what to look for and where to work in the postpartum body, so you can treat the right area effectively and improve client outcomes.
It’s time to get out of your head and into your hands, with newfound confidence and 40+ treatment techniques.
“It’s refreshing to FINALLY have treatment options
available rather than just the knowledge”
“This course totally reinvented the way I approach
a person coming into my treatment room”
It’s not only about getting great results –
You’ll also feel excited and confident again, like Melissa
“I have practiced PT for 30 years and have never had the results I have been experiencing since I started
taking courses offered at Institute for Birth Healing. Not only are they astounding, but they can
also be immediate. I have never felt so confident and excited about treating new patients!”
Melissa R., Physical Therapist
introducing our flagship postpartum course
Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body
Recommended For
Bodyworkers with a License to Touch
Course Options
Online or Live Training + Online
Course Length
8.5 Hours (Online)
28.5 Hours (Live)
Course Level
Excellent Course for ALL Skill Levels
Required for Certification
YES, this is required!
- Identify restricted mobility of the sacrum, ischium, and pubic symphysis and restore it with proper mobilization techniques.
- Identify osseous lesions and learn how to treat them.
- Palpate the body to identify blocked energy flow.
- Palpate the respiratory diaphragm to identify and release restrictions within it.
- Identify the external and internal location of the bladder and uterus, to assess and treat.
- Palpate externally and internally to assess and treat the pelvic floor muscles.
- Improve pelvic floor muscle strength with proper internal treatment techniques.
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal bladder positioning to realign the bladder to the midline.
- Assess, release and rebalance the liver and stomach with proper treatment techniques.
- Palpate and release muscular restrictions in the anal sphincter.
- Identify diastasis recti and release the restrictions separating recti muscles.
| Module 1 | Intro and Welcome | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | PPB: Welcome to Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body | 3:11 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Terms and Agreement | 1:41 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Practicing with Integrity and Respect | 2:08 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Grounding Meditation | 7:49 | |
| Unit 5 | PPB: Table Set Up | 1:09 | |
| Unit 6 | PPB: Treatment Rules and Guidelines | 16:24 | |
| Module 2 | The Pelvis | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Pelvic Anatomy Lecture | 5:02 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Pelvis Lecture | 37:22 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Palpation of the Pelvis Lab | 9:17 | |
| Module 3 | Sacrum - Prone | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Sacral Rotation Mobilization Prone Labs | 9:51 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Inferior Glide of Sacrum Prone Lab | 4:43 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Sacral Shear Correction Mobilization Prone Lab | 2:28 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Sacral ILA Mobility Prone Lab | 3:16 | |
| Unit 5 | PPB: Prone Sacral Review | 5:18 | |
| Module 4 | Sacrum - Supine | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Sacral Mobility Supine Lab | 6:54 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Sacral Sheer Correction Supine Lab | 2:01 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Supine Sacral Review | 4:20 | |
| Module 5 | Ischium/Ilium | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Ischial Mobility Prone Lab | 4:48 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Ilium Ischium Rebalancing Lab | 10:47 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Exercise to Close Pelvic Bones | 4:45 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Ilium Sidelying Treatment and Assessment Lab | 5:27 | |
| Unit 5 | PPB: Ilium Ischium Review | 5:15 | |
| Module 6 | Pubic and Rami Bone | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Pubic Bone Supine Lab | 4:10 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Pubic Rami Supine Lab | 2:47 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Hip Rotation and Leg Pull Lab | 4:37 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Pubic Rami Review | 4:34 | |
| Module 7 | Listening Skills | |
| Unit 1 | PBB: Listening Skills Lecture | 16:28 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: General Listening Lab | 2:27 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Standing Energy Assessment Lab | 5:23 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Is the Pelvis Still Birthing Lab | 2:45 | |
| Unit 5 | PPB: Listening Lab | 5:03 | |
| Module 8 | Lower Abdomen | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Abdominal Tissues Lecture | 19:50 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Lower Abdominal Fascia Lab | 3:40 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Bladder Assessment and Treatment Lab | 9:44 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Uterine Assessment and Treatment Lab | 6:05 | |
| Unit 5 | PPB: Broad Ligament Release Lab | 3:52 | |
| Unit 6 | PPB: Releasing Uterus Off The Bladder Lab | 2:45 | |
| Unit 7 | PPB: Small Intestine Release Lab | 3:14 | |
| Unit 8 | PPB: C-Section Release Lab | 3:54 | |
| Module 9 | Core | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Diastasis Recti Lecture | 21:19 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Oblique Stretch and Recti Release Lab | 8:04 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Psoas Muscle Lecture | 11:02 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Psoas Release Technique Lab | 9:13 | |
| Unit 5 | PPB: Oblique, Recti and Psoas Release Review | 4:14 | |
| Unit 6 | PPB: Core Activation Lecture | 18:37 | |
| Module 10 | Thoracic Region | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Thoracic Lecture | 15:22 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Stomach and Liver Assessment and Treatment Lab | 5:51 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Stuck Inhalation Lab | 3:45 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Diaphragm Release Lab | 2:53 | |
| Unit 5 | PPB: Mobilizing Thoracic Spine and Ribs Lab | 8:03 | |
| Unit 6 | PPB: Thoracic Techniques Review | 9:17 | |
| Module 11 | Pelvic Floor Muscles and Internal Protocol | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Pelvic Floor Muscles Lecture | 41:31 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: External Pelvic Floor Muscle Release Lab | 4:55 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Self Exam of Pelvic Floor Muscles (Audio) | 12:56 | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Intro to Intravaginal Assessment | 6:54 | |
| Unit 5 | PPB: Internal Assessment of Vaginal Tissues Lab | 8:36 | |
| Unit 6 | PPB: Assess and Treat Bladder Internally Lab | 8:16 | |
| Unit 7 | PPB: Mobilizing the Cervix Lab & Reaching the Cervix Lecture | 8:04 | |
| Unit 8 | PPB: Internal Uterosacral Ligament Release | 6:53 | |
| Unit 9 | PPB: Internal Treatment of the Pelvic Floor Muscles Lab (Schulte Hold) | 4:00 | |
| Unit 10 | PPB: Levator Ani Release Lab | 3:58 | |
| Unit 11 | PPB: Coccygeus Muscle Release Lab | 1:48 | |
| Unit 12 | PPB: Perineal Body and Scar Tissue Release Lab | 2:16 | |
| Unit 13 | PPB: Anal Sphincter Complex Lecture | 13:56 | |
| Unit 14 | PPB: Anal Sphincter Muscle Release & Ischiorectal Fossa Release Labs | 13:05 | |
| Unit 15 | PPB: Placeholder | 0:00 | |
| Module 12 | Putting It All Together | |
| Unit 1 | PPB: Core Activation Protocol Lecture | 18:04 | |
| Unit 2 | PPB: Putting It All Together Lecture | 13:44 | |
| Unit 3 | PPB: Course Evaluation | |
| Unit 4 | PPB: Final Exam |
LAB: Sacral Flexion Treatment Supine
INTENTION: To mobility the sacrum into extension to get out of flexed pattern.
| PATIENT POSITION | Supine |
| HAND POSITION | Hand under sacrum with palm at level of S3-4 |
| DIRECTION OF MOTION | Force is directed straight up toward the ceiling |
| ASSESSMENT | To see how the sacrum moves into extension |
| TREATMENT | Load the sacrum into extension(toward ceiling) to end range and wait for the tissues to soften and release. |
Special Notes: Do not create pain with your treatment. Work on other tissues first then come back and see if less painful. If only one coccygeus muscle has tone, it’s not a sacral flexion pattern but part of the common open birthing pattern. You can learn to treat this in the Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body Course.
Day 1: 3 Hours CEU
- 5:00 – 5:15 Introduction and Grounding Circle
- 5:15 – 6:30 Lab: Sacrum and Ischium – Prone
- 6:30 – 7:30 Lab: Supine Treatment of Sacrum
- 7:30 – 8:00 Lab: ASIS and Ilial Assessment / Hip Rotation and Pull
Day 2: 8.5 Hours CEU
- 8:00 – 8:30 Grounding Meditation
- 8:30 – 10:00 Lab: Ischium and Ilial Mobility and Treatment Prone / Supine / Side-lying
- 10:00 – 10:15 BREAK
- 10:15 – 11:15 Lab: Symphysis Pubis/Pubic Rami Mobility and Treatment Supine
- 11:15 – 12:00 Lab: Listening Skills
- 12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH
- 1:00 – 2:30 Lab: Lower Abdominal Fascial Release and C/S Scar, Uterus, and Bladder
- 2:30 – 3:30 Lab: Thoracic Spine and Rib Mobilizations and Lung Release
- 3:30 – 3:45 BREAK
- 3:45 – 5:00 Lab: Liver, Stomach, and Diaphragm Releases
- 5:00 – 6:00 LIVE PT DEMO
Day 3: 8.5 Hours CEU
- 8:00 – 8:30 Check In/ Grounding Circle
- 8:30 – 9:30 Lab: Oblique and Recti Releases
- 9:30 – 10:30 Lab: Psoas Releases – Unilateral and Bilateral
- 10:30 – 10:45 BREAK
- 10:45 – 12:00 Lab: External Palpation of Pelvic Floor Muscles
- 12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH
- 1:00 – 2:00 Lab: Internal Assessment Protocol
- 2:00 – 4:00 Lab: Internal Standing Assessment and Core Activation
- 4:00 – 5:30 Lab: LIVE PT DEMO
- 5:30 – 6:00 Putting It All Together – Technique Prioritization
CEU’s: 20 Hours Live + 8.5 Hours Online = 28.5 CEU Hours in Colorado and states with reciprocity
Course Unit Sneak Peek: Diaphragm Release
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FAQs About This Course
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“My practice was revolutionized after taking this course . . .
If you work with ANY postpartum clients (which is every woman after birth, forever after birth), this course will dramatically improve your outcomes, dramatically improve your word-of-mouth marketing, and dramatically increase your knowledge and confidence working with this specific group of women.
My practice was revolutionized after taking this course – if you are on the fence debating about it in your head: stop debating!!!!! This class topped all my [continuing education] courses – it was by far supreme, in every way. Take this class! You’ll be glad you did!” – Julie K., Physical Therapist
The No.1 thing that most surprises our students?
Just how easy it is to put the online course techniques into practice with your clients…
One student in 2024 told us: “I found that learning online with your videos actually helped me learn the material better than a live course because I could stop the video and check anatomy or play it back for greater depth of learning.”
“Her descriptions, demonstrations, and use of repetition made me feel like I was right there in the room with her…
“I feel very confident in the manual skills despite it being online…”
Join the online course or get the live in-person training + online course
What Course Option Works Best For You?
Online Self-Paced Option
You will have immediate access to your course upon registration
Course content is easy to follow with informational lectures and labs of the techniques taken with multi-angle videos
There are downloadable lecture slides and a course workbook for note taking and in depth review
Downloadable workbook includes photos and an overview of each technique for quick reference
There are short quizzes within the course to ensure learning of key treatment points
You have lifetime access to your course creating a valuable reference video library
8.5 CEU hours are available for this course. For PTs, CEUs are approved in the state of Colorado and those states that have reciprocity (see FAQs for more information). For OTs, this course meets all requirements for CEU credits for your state licensure and NBCOT.
If you took the online course and want to attend live email us to upgrade and just pay the difference between the courses
Live In-Person Option
You will meet as a small group of up to 20 students for this 2.5 day in-person training and get individual support from Lynn and staff on the techniques
You will see each technique performed live and be able to practice and experience each technique with instructor support and feedback
The live course includes immediate access to the online course (the online lectures and labs are a prerequisite for the live course)
There are downloadable lecture slides and a course workbook for note taking and in depth review
Downloadable workbook includes photos and an overview of each technique for quick reference
There are short quizzes within the online course to ensure learning of key treatment points
You have lifetime access to the online course creating a valuable video reference library
28.5 CEU hours (8.5 hours online + 20 hours in-person) are available for this course. For PTs, CEUs are approved in the state of Colorado and those states that have reciprocity (see FAQs for more information). For OTs, this course meets all requirements for CEU credits for your state licensure and NBCOT.
Is Lynn coming to a location near you?
Remember—you have to complete the online course before the live in-person training, so if none of these dates work, we recommend you join the online course. Then, you can just pay the difference for the live in-person training at a later date.
Need to upgrade from online to a live in-person training? Email Us.
“Lynn going over the techniques each day helped significantly in retaining the information and feeling confident . . .
“Usually after attending a multi day course I need to unwind a bit and go over the material again before trying it out on patients. I went to work the day after this course and immediately applied techniques I learned in the course. I was excited to try several techniques that first day and patients loved it. Lynn going over the techniques each day helped significantly in retaining the information and feeling confident in applying the techniques right away.” – Jeanine J., Physical Therapist
Live In-Person Training Locations And Dates
Falls Church, VA
January 23 -25, 2026
Last Day to Enroll: 1/14/26
Seats Remaining: 12
Hartsdale, NY
March 13 – 15, 2026
Last Day to Enroll: 3/4/26
Seats Remaining: 14
Denver, CO
June 12 – 14, 2026
Last Day to Enroll: 6/3/26
Seats Remaining: 17
San Diego, CA*
October 16 – 18, 2026
Last Day to Enroll: 10/7/26
Seats Remaining: 20
Pricing is in USD and live course includes online course access
Course Times
5pm – 8pm Friday
8am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday
San Diego, CA Course*
6pm – 9pm Friday
8am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday
About Your Instructor – Lynn Schulte, PT
Lynn has been a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist for over 30 years and is the founder and principal instructor at the Institute for Birth Healing. She has been helping moms heal from all types of issues women experience during pregnancy and postpartum and is now teaching courses to other practitioners to share her expertise in what works.
After helping thousands of clients, she discovered something all her postpartum clients had in common — the “Open Birthing Pattern.” The Open Birthing Pattern results from the pelvic bones and muscles not returning to normal positioning and mobility after birth, creating pain and dysfunction. After learning this pattern, Lynn discovered many more and has been teaching these ever since.
Her courses focus on a holistic approach that addresses the client as a whole. She includes hands-on assessment and treatment techniques in her courses as well as an approach that gets to the root of pain and discomfort to restore function, enable smoother births and facilitate faster and more easeful postpartum recoveries.
Is This Course For You?
We asked our students what they wanted to share, and here’s what they told us . . .
“Prior to completing this course I felt confident in my ability to treat the postpartum body, however, upon completion of this course I am now able to close the gaps in knowledge that I wasn’t even aware I had because the course material and instructor were so thorough in addressing all possible causes of dysfunction and/or pain in the postpartum patient. I highly recommend this course to all PTs/OTs who treat in the pelvic health space.” – Chanol O., Physical Therapist
The emotional experiences being held in the tissues – this is NOT taught in regular courses and is paramount to helping people.” – Lori B., Physical Therapist
“This course was amazing! Lots of labs with strategies to immediately implement in the clinic. Every postpartum mom would benefit from this kind of work! If you’re treating postpartum, this course is a must take.” – Ashley H., Physical Therapist
“I learned so much about the alignment and mobilization of the pelvis with manual techniques. I have been able to implement them immediately into practice for great results! I love how Lynn teaches us how to intuitively listen to the body!” – Kathryn C., Physical Therapist
I was thrilled to apply, with confidence, several of the techniques I learned over the 3 days immediately upon returning to the office. This work will be life changing to both myself as a professional and to the women I care for. Thank you!” – Christi C., Physical Therapist
“The amount of information I received about the state of my own body. The self exam opened my eyes to major imbalances within my internal pelvis. It was the part of the course I was the most nervous about, but it was like a light turning on that illuminated all the pieces of the entire body puzzle.” -Jennifer F., Bodyworker
“I love how Lynn combines her knowledge from various schools of thought and past experiences to treat the whole patient. She incorporates and covers a combination of manual mobilizations, visceral techniques, myofascial release work and exercise strategies to help get the best results. I don’t have to go to eight different courses and take a little from here, a little from there. Lynn did that work for us! I am grateful I got the opportunity to take part in her amazing work.” – Deborah D., Physical Therapist
“AMAZING! I was able to implement the techniques immediately and saw amazing results in my patients. Getting to learn in person from Lynn and ask questions was absolutely a game changer. I feel more confident with my post-partum clients and can’t wait to take the other courses! Definitely recommend!” – Meg S., Physical Therapist
I am so excited to integrate these treatment approaches into my practice. Thank you for sharing this information with the world, it is going to make such an impact in postpartum care. This course should be the first class pelvic health therapists take when learning internal and external work.” – Kelsie K., Occupational Therapist
“This is the best course in postpartum treatment that I have ever taken. It was thorough with ton of hands on, and support to fully understand and implement the material. I cannot wait to take the pregnancy course.” – Elodie S., LMT
“The amount of hands-on knowledge, and also how the course looks at the body in a very systemic way.” – Melvina K, Physical Therapist
“The link between pelvic bones and the PFM. You got to find the ‘why’ the PFM are upregulated rather than beating them into submission (temporarily).” -Leisa L, Physical Therapist
“I wasn’t expecting bimanual treatment skills, but I loved that! It was my first intro to treating bimanually. It’s been very helpful when I can’t get the pelvic floor to let go to add in treatment to the bony structures as well.” – Sabrina T., Physical Therapist
“This class totally changed my treatment, how I interact with the body as well as the treatment tools to help heal it. Learning about the common postpartum patterns in the body and how to bring them back is a game changer! I have been practicing on my clients while taking this course and already I feel like it is making a huge difference!” – Natalie G., Occupational Therapist
I am more aware of people’s energies and what trauma they are carrying in their bodies. – Jennifer W., Physical Therapist
Ready to reinvent the way you treat postpartum clients and watch their pain melt away?
Please contact us with any questions, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.