The Thoracic Ring Approach*™ & the Connections to the Pelvis, Shoulder, Foot & Ankle and more
This ground-breaking 5-Day Course is coming to KNÓSIS!
Unlock better movement strategies & core function, sympathetic/parasympathetic balance, and better sleep for your patients.
Based on her clinical and research work on the thorax over the past 20+ years, Dr. LJ Lee created and developed the Thoracic Ring Approach. A comprehensive, whole person, functional framework that explains what optimal function of the thorax is, how dysfunction in the thorax can develop, and the possible consequences of thoracic dysfunction throughout the body.
This includes recognizing the significant impact that thoracic dysfunction can have on sensitizing the central nervous system and driving autonomic dys-regulation, that goes far beyond “the T4 Syndrome”.
The Thoracic Ring Approach is a part of LJ’s whole-body, whole-person model, ConnectTherapy. Early on, LJ recognized that the presence of dysfunction or pain in the thorax does not predict who will respond positively to thoracic treatments – that is, neither pain nor dysfunction are sufficient indicators of where in the body the underlying cause, or “Primary Driver” of the problem is located. This is true of all dysfunction in the body – some dysfunction is a downstream impact of a Driver elsewhere, and some dysfunction is the key to treat to unlock lasting change in pain and function.
Do you see the thoracic spine and ribcage like a “black box”?
Are you puzzled by clinical experiences where patients with seemingly similar symptoms respond very differently to techniques like thoracic manipulation and mobilization?
Looking for a framework that is functional, patient-centered and grounded in clinical reasoning and research?
Then this course is for you!
Did you know that thoracic dysfunction can be the underlying Driver for:
Inability to progress or train “core stability”, abdominal asymmetry, and Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
Poor response to glute training programs
Recurrent neck, shoulder, hip, low back, and pelvic girdle pain
Recurrent tendinopathies and other load-related injuries
Poor balance and agility
Incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain syndromes
A “sensitive nervous system”
Breathing dysfunction
Autonomic dysregulation and a variety of issues with digestion, sleep, and emotional balance
For the most effective and efficient treatment pathway for these conditions and more, we need a whole body, whole person reasoning framework that provides an algorithm to differentiate true Drivers from symptomatic areas.
This course has three components:
Over 12 hours of self-paced, ONLINE VIRTUAL CONTENT – lectures and exercise demonstrations that you have access to for 12 months from your registration date; you can watch these at your own pace but need to complete them before the In Person component
3 days of IN_PERSON LEARNING with LJ & the Assisting Team to learn the hands-on assessment and treatment skills that will change your practice
Access to ONLINE RESOURCES OF PRACTICAL VIDEOS that illustrate the practical techniques and concepts that you have access to for 12 months from the completion of your In-Person course.
Post course, you will also be eligible to attend other continuing education courses, such as our Virtual ConnectTherapy Grand Rounds, where case study successes and challenges are discussed with LJ.
This course format gives you lots of time to review and process all the lecture content online before joining LJ for the practical skills in person. Our high instructor to participant ratio at our In-Person courses ensures that you will get lots of hands-on feedback to ensure your success and application in the clinic. From there, the online video library access supports your application of the material into the clinic. Our aim is to support your clinical success!
For more information, visit www.ljlee.ca
3 days In Person - October 24-25-26 2025
& 2 Days Online - Self-paced
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00 (Registration at 8.45am)
Saturday: 8:30 - 5:00
Sunday: 8:30 - 4:30pm
Pricing: $1595
Includes Online course, InPerson course & Online Resources
Location: KNOSIS - 7 West 22nd, 8th Floor, NYC
Questions?
Reach out at jennie@ljlee.ca
or call +1 (212) 906-4440
We look forward to seeing you soon!