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Chronic Pain Relief Training | Learn Kinetic Chain Release (KCR)™ with KCR Academy

Looking for the most effective chronic pain relief training in the UK? At KCR Academy, we teach Kinetic Chain Release (KCR)™—the Gold Standard Protocol for fast, lasting pain relief.

Our two-day, hands-on courses show you how to identify and correct the underlying causes of chronic pain using a scientifically proven system of gentle mobilisations and stretches.

Whether you’re a massage therapist, physiotherapist or health professional, KCR gives you the skills to deliver measurable results, protect your hands and grow your practice.

Join thousands of practitioners worldwide who trust KCR for chronic pain relief training that truly changes lives.

KCR Academy — Leading the Future of Chronic Pain Relief Education.

*Based at Dalgarven Mill Historic Site since 2023

Are You a Training Provider or College?

Expand your educational offering with Kinetic Chain Release™ and join our growing international network of trusted KCR Education Partners.

Whether you’re an established massage school, CPD provider or therapy academy, discover how KCR can help you attract new students and deliver an exceptional learning experience.

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Internationally Recognised & Accredited

KCR Academy courses are recognised by leading professional organisations across the UK, Canada, the USA and internationally.

Federation of Holistic TherapistsApproved UK CPD Provider

International Guild of Complementary TherapistsInternational accreditation for Pathway to Bodywork Mastery™ courses.

International Practitioners
of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)Professional accreditation
recognised internationally.

International Practitioners of
NBCTMBApproved Continuing Education Provider.

NASMApproved KCR™ & Intro to CTR – Hugh Gilbert Method™
for CEUs in the USA.

AFAAApproved Kinetic Chain Release™ for CEUs in the USA.

British Columbia
Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA)
Approved Kinetic Chain Release™ for
Continuing Education Credits (CECs) in Canada.

KCR FOUNDATION COURSES

Discover Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) our bodywork foundation course.

KCR PROTOCOL
(Level 1)

For Bodywork Professionals

Learn the KCR Protocol™ and qualify as a certified practitioner in just two days.

Deliver rapid pain relief for your clients — while working smarter, not harder, to protect your own body from burnout.
Kinetic Chain Release™ (KCR) is the world’s gold-standard bodywork protocol.

Price: £395 | Location: Various
Duration: 2 Days

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KCR ACCREDITATION

Once You’ve Passed

Boost Your Business with KCR Accreditation!

Get accredited in KCR and showcase your skills to the world. Upon certification, you’ll be listed on our KCR Practitioner Directory, making it easy for clients to find you and trust your expertise.

Price: £150 | KCR Academy
Duration: 3 Hours

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KCR EXTENDED LEARNING COURSES

Extend Your Learning, Capabilities and Effectiveness with Connective Tissue Release (CTR) Pathway Courses.

INTRODUCTION
TO CONNECTIVE TISSUE

(Advanced Learning Course)

Introduction to Connective Tissue™ course will expand your awareness and understanding of bodily systems, along with your own ability to heal and transform yourself and others.

Compulsory for Entry to CTR 1 & CTR2

Price: £395 | Location: Academy | Duration: 2 Days

CONNECTIVE
TISSUE RELEASE 1

(Advanced Learning Course)

Connective Tissue Release™ 1 course provides a powerful set of releases which can be used to treat a range of symptoms providing a comprehensive toolkit for addressing a diverse set of conditions.

Price: £395 | Location: Academy | Duration: 2 Days

CONNECTIVE
TISSUE RELEASE 2

(Advanced Learning Course)

Connective Tissue Release 2™ course provides the final set of releases which can be used to treat a range of symptoms that may remain unresolved by KCR. Over the duration of the two-part course, you will receive a comprehensive toolkit for addressing a diverse set of conditions.

Price: £395 | Location: Academy | Duration: 2 Days

ADVANCED LEARNING COURSES

Our Advanced Courses Propel You Further Along the 'KCR Pathway to Bodywork Mastery' to Advance the Applied Personal and Spiritual Development of Practitioners.