Fall 2026 Continuing Education Series: Elevate Your Practice at 4 Points Health & Wellness
Introduction
Great coaching and clinical care go far beyond prescribing reps or delivering routine soft-tissue treatments. True practitioner longevity and transformative client outcomes happen at the intersection of biomechanics, nervous system regulation, inclusive communication, and sound business systems.
This fall, 4 Points Health & Wellness is hosting a curated series of high-yield, practical continuing education workshops designed specifically for personal trainers, fitness coaches, strength specialists, and manual therapists.
Whether you are looking to fulfill your yearly CEC requirements or want actionable strategies you can apply with clients immediately, our fall lineup provides real-world clinical and movement tools without the fluff.
All courses are hosted at our multidisciplinary clinic in Edmonton (Nexus Business Park) and feature direct, online registration through JaneApp.
Fall 2026 Course Schedule Overview
Date | Time | Workshop Title | Credits | Investment |
Sat, Sept 26 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Trauma-Informed Training | 3 CECs | $125 |
Sat, Sept 26 | 11:15 AM – 2:15 PM | Collaborative Assessment & Program Planning | 3 CECs | $125 |
Sat, Sept 26 | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Successful Business in the Wellness Area | 2.5 CECs | $125 |
Sun, Oct 25 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Movement Hacks for Fitness Professionals | 3 CECs | $125 |
Sun, Oct 25 | 11:15 AM – 2:15 PM | The Hypermobile Client: Movement Success | 3 CECs | $125 |
Sun, Oct 25 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Words Matter: Strategies for Client Experience | 3 CECs | $125 |
Weekend 1: Saturday, September 26, 2026
1. Trauma-Informed Training: Recognizing Trauma Responses, Supporting Nervous System Regulation, and Creating Safer Environments
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (3 Hours)
Credits: 3 CECs | Investment: $125
Instructors: Alyssa Schmidt (Founder & CEO, 4 Points) & Yuki Landry (Mental Health Therapist)
Every client carries their nervous system history onto the gym floor or clinic table. This course bridges the gap between movement coaching and somatic mental health.
Core Focus:
How trauma impacts the brain, autonomic nervous system, and movement behavior.
Real-time down-regulation and grounding strategies for dysregulated clients.
Practical modifications to coaching language, physical positioning, and cues.
Understanding professional scope and knowing when to make a healthcare referral.
2. Collaborative Assessment and Program Planning
Time: 11:15 AM – 2:15 PM (3 Hours)
Credits: 3 CECs | Investment: $125
Assessing a client in a single-discipline silo rarely produces lasting results. This practical workshop explores how to integrate perspectives across manual therapy, rehabilitation, and strength coaching to create cohesive, adaptable plans.
Core Focus:
Moving past isolated movement screens to comprehensive, whole-person intake.
Cross-referencing findings with allied health modalities (massage, chiropractic, physio).
Structuring progressive programs that balance tissue tolerance with performance goals.
Boosting client retention by delivering clear, collaborative care roadmaps.
3. Successful Business in the Wellness Area
Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (2.5 Hours)
Credits: 2.5 CECs | Investment: $125
Instructors: Alyssa Schmidt (Founder & CEO, 4 Points) & Kurtis Barnes (Founder & CEO, Barnes Capital)
Technical excellence is only half the equation—long-term sustainability requires clear financial systems and relationship-driven operations. This session cuts through generic theory to examine the honest realities of wellness entrepreneurship.
Core Focus:
Sustainable client acquisition and high-retention onboarding processes.
Financial fundamentals: understanding cash flow, pricing structures, and KPIs.
Client communication habits that foster trust and elevate perceived value.
Structuring your schedule to grow revenue without burning out.
Weekend 2: Sunday, October 25, 2026
4. Movement Hacks for Fitness Professionals: Tips from a Chiropractor
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (3 Hours)
Credits: 3 CECs | Investment: $125
When a client hits a wall in their squat depth or overhead mobility, aggressive stretching isn't always the answer. This hands-on workshop looks at functional training through a chiropractic joint-mechanics lens.
Core Focus:
Rapid biomechanical resets to address restricted ranges of motion immediately.
Differentiating between true soft-tissue shortness and protective joint restriction.
Positional adjustments for compound lifts (squat, hinge, press) to spare joints and improve force transfer.
Identifying red flags that require clinical evaluation.
5. The Hypermobile Client: Contraindications and Considerations
Time: 11:15 AM – 2:15 PM (3 Hours)
Credits: 3 CECs | Investment: $125
Hypermobile clients often instinctively gravitate toward the exact things that exacerbate their symptoms—like sinking into passive, end-range positions. This course unpacks how to safely coach and treat clients along the hypermobility spectrum.
Core Focus:
Clinical diagnostic criteria vs. subtle sub-clinical indicators.
Key contraindications: high-risk stretching, hanging on ligaments, and inappropriate loading angles.
Building motor control, joint stability, and mid-range isometric strength.
Programming strategies to reduce chronic pain and fatigue while maximizing daily function.
6. Words Matter: Strategies for a Meaningful Client Experience
Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (3 Hours)
Credits: 3 CECs | Investment: $125
The words and cues you use carry psychological weight. Without intending to, practitioners often reinforce unhelpful fitness tropes or fear-based language around pain and posture. This interactive workshop focuses on embodied learning and client agency.
Core Focus:
How subtle coaching cues and non-verbal communication influence client adherence and trust.
Dismantling exclusionary fitness culture norms and movement stigma.
Facilitating embodied awareness: helping clients interpret physical sensations constructively.
Practical simulation scenarios to refine cueing across diverse client personas.
How to Register & Location Details
Location: 4 Points Health & Wellness (Nexus Business Park - East Entrance, Edmonton, AB)
What to Bring: Comfortable movement attire, a notebook/tablet, and an open mind.
Spots: In-person workshop capacity is capped to ensure hands-on practice and discussion.
To secure your spot, visit our Continuing Education Booking Portal on JaneApp and select the workshops that align with your practice. If you have questions about group registrations or course prerequisites, feel free to reach out directly to the clinic team!
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