“Your intuition will be better the more science you know — an accurate picture of what is actually under your hand. Let your hand become more ‘knowing.’” – Tom Myers
What is Anatomy Trains Structural Integration?
Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (ATSI) sessions can be used to resolve particular problems, as a tonic for your posture, movement, and what used to be called “carriage”, how you carry yourself through the world. Your body is your most proximate tool. How do you use it?
AT Structural Integration can be seen as a course in reacquainting yourself with your body in motion. Most of us have collected extra tension through the course of our lives, either from injury or surgery, imitation of our parents or heroes, from our repetitive activities, or attitudes we’ve acquired along the way. These injuries and tensions form a pattern in our bodies. Exercise, and our mother’s request of us to “stand up straight!” may help, but most of this patterning happens below our conscious awareness and becomes part of who we are. These patterns become written into our muscular tensions, or skeletal form, and into the tissues that go between: the connective tissues.
The Anatomy Trains SI approach is to free the binding and shortening in these connective tissues, what we refer to as the fascial network, and to re-educate the body in efficient and energy-sustaining patterns.
Anatomy Trains SI Approach
In this three part course you’ll learn the ATSI 12 Series. Throughout the training you’ll get ‘hands on’ personal attention, academic touch-skills assessments, and all the materials and skills you need to become successful in the practice of restoring natural balance and fluid movement.
Graduates from this program are certified to practice ATSI and join the International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI).
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For tuition information please find a course. View our FAQ.
ATSI Program Overview
The ATSI program is broken into three parts. All parts must be taken in sequential order. We require all students complete each part of the program within 2 years of each other.
All along the way, you’ll get ‘hands on’ personal attention, academic and touch-skills assessments, and all the materials and skills you need to make a success in the practice of restoring natural balance and fluid movement.
- Program Prerequisites
- SI Certification Map
ATSI Part 1: Structural Essentials
Students have a choice of our modular weekend workshop format of six regional anatomy and technique courses delivered worldwide, or our intensive format covering the same material. Students will learn fascial touch, anatomy, manual therapy techniques, body mechanics, BodyReading, and the Anatomy Trains myofascial meridians based on the work of Tom Myers.
- Prerequisite: Anatomy Trains in Structure and Function – 3 day course (complete prior to start of Part 1)
Choose a Track:
Onsite Intensive Regional Anatomy — part of original 3 phases
- Length:15 Days
- Location:View Courses
If you cannot commit to the 15 day in-person intensive option you must complete the six short weekend courses at your own discretion.
- Length: 14 Days Total
- Location: View Courses
Course | Length | Catalog |
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Arches & Legs | 3 Days | Find course |
Fans of the Hip | 2.5 Days | Find course |
Abdomen, Chest & Breath | 2.5 Days | Find course |
Tensegrity Spine | 2 Days | Find course |
Shoulders & Arms | 2.5 Days | Find course |
Head, Neck & Jaw | 2 Days | Find course |
Note:If you complete this track you need only apply to ATSI Part 2 and 3. You will need to submit certificates of the completed 6 Structural Essentials courses as part of the application process.
ATSI Part 2: Structural Strategies
In this 10 day format students will deepen their BodyReading Assessment skills and put them into practice developing strategies and working with classroom partners and with outside models in a Structural Integration 3 series. Students who will be continuing on to Part 3 will need to complete two papers and 16 (3) series sessions (total 48 sessions).
- Length:10 Days
- Locations:View Courses
ATSI Part 3: Structural Integration
In this 31 day program students will build on their knowledge and experience in learning the anatomy, theory, and practice of the 12 series of Structural Integration. Students will work with classroom partners and also with outside models, receiving valuable feedback and guidance from the highly skilled and experienced Anatomy Trains faculty.
- Length: 31Days
- Locations:View Courses
ATSI Program Prerequisites
These prerequisites are required to complete the program.
Completion of Anatomy Trains in Structure and Function (ATS&F) Course
3-day overview course / Complete prior to start of Part 1
This is a functional course and an opportunity for us to get to know each other.
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Note: You must apply and be accepted into the ATSI program before paying for and reserving a spot.
License to Touch or completion of our Pathway for Movement Professionals
License to Touch
Working professionals in the following fields automatically qualify for program acceptance: RN, MD, PT, OT, Osteopath, Chiropractor, LMT, structural integrator (Rolfer).
Applicants must provide an official transcript from a college/university, or professional training program (such as massage school) that shows at least 120 hours of Anatomy & Physiology, 10 hours of Ethics and Therapeutic Relationship, and 6 hours of Business Development
ATSI Pathway for Movement Professionals
Many graduates who have started our program without a background in manual therapy have completed all courses and established successful and rewarding careers in Structural Integration.
To assist candidates who do not have (or have very limited) previous training in a form of manual therapy, we have created a Mentorship Pathway to provide the basic skills and understanding needed to begin the full ATSI training, and to build on throughout the program for maximum benefit.
Applicants must provide an official transcript from a college/university, or professional movement training program (such as yoga, Pilates) that shows at least 120 hours of Anatomy & Physiology, 10 hours of Ethics and Therapeutic Relationship, and 6 hours of Business Development
- Mentorship Pathway (PDF)
- Mentorship Checklist (PDF)
We will notify you by email if accepted into the program.
Documented Receipt of Structural Integration Series
Students are required to find an SI practitioner and receive a series: ATSI, Rolfing®, Hellerwork®, or the like. This should be completed by the start of Part 1.
- Find an ATSI Practitioner
- Find an IASI Practitioner
If no SI Practitioners are in your area we will arrange for students to receive sessions during Parts 1 and 2, to be completed by the end of Part 2, at the latest.
ATSI Program Enrollment
Ready to begin your ATSI education? Please review our enrollment process.
Find a Program Near You
Check to see where we are offering ATSI programs near you.
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Note: You must apply and be accepted into the ATSI program before paying for and reserving a spot.
Complete ATSI Application
Including a non-refundable deposit (see course or application for cost)
We will verify the prerequisites required and help guide you to complete before the start of the class.
Program acceptance is at the discretion of Anatomy Trains.
Apply to ATSI
We will notify you by email if accepted into the program.
Select Your Payment Option
Upon acceptance, we will include a link to pay your tuition, with payment options available.
Complete Additional Forms
Upon acceptance, you will receive an Admissions Packet link where you will be prompted to supply a photo and certificates, as well as tell us more about you.
Testimonials From Our Graduates
“The program exceeded my expectations. It gave me a recipe that I can follow to make sure I am taking care of the whole body and not just [the client’s] complaints.”
— Kevin Hieber, ATSI Graduate 2022
“As a graduate and practitioner of ATSI for the last 7 years, I can vouch for the efficacy of this work! Tom is one of the best body workers and teachers on the planet! Dive in! You'll be happy you did.”
— Patrick Harestead, ATSI Graduate 2010
“For those individuals unable to spend large chunks of times away to complete SI practitioner's training, Tom has put together the right balance of educational experience and time commitment. You will embark on a very accelerated, yet fruitful learning adventure!”
— Bobbi Jackson, Princeton, NJ - ATSI Graduate 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
Tom Myers no longer teaches ATSI full-time, but has entrusted the teaching to his ATSI faculty. He will drop by to give short specialized lectures at the trainings in Maine. For programs in other locations, he will make guest appearances at the beginning of Part 1 or Part 3, either live or electronically depending upon his availability.
Yes, it is mandatory that you attend the manual version of this course and no other of our course titles can be substituted. Anatomy Trains in Structure & Function workshop is always offered in the same location as the training on the weekend prior to the start of Part 1.
Anatomy Trains may be able to help you find a practitioner, or if none are available we will provide the names of practitioners in the vicinity of the training so you can arrange to receive the sessions during Part 1 and Part 2.
As long as you have received about half of the series before Part 1, you can complete the remainder while in the training. You must have the series done by the end of Part 2.
Many graduates who have started our program without a background in manual therapy have completed all courses and established successful and rewarding careers in Structural Integration.
To assist candidates who do not have (or have very limited) previous training in a form of manual therapy, we have created a Mentorship Pathway to provide the basic skills and understanding needed to begin the full ATSI training, and to build on throughout the program for maximum benefit.
- Mentorship Pathway (PDF)
- Mentorship Checklist (PDF)
If a license to touch is legally required in your state, you must be able to provide Anatomy Trains with a copy in order to be accepted. We have allowed for some students to attend who will receive their license by the time they graduate.
Anatomy Trains does not offer financial aid or loan programs for the ATSI Training. We do allow students to pay in increments, breaking the tuition into five payments due before the start of each of the 5 sessions.
The ATSI Certification Program is approved under the GI Bill™ and for those who qualify, their tuition will be paid in full.
Simply apply to the program!
No, you just need to have these completed before starting Part 1 of the program.
We have information about Travel and Lodging in Maine on our websitehere, and can offer you a list of local accommodations once you are accepted to the program.