FDM Academy

05/11/2026

One of our new instructors, Tom Pentzer, held his first course in Maine last weekend. Thanks to those who helped teach, and those who attended.
The northeast FDM world is growing!

05/04/2026

Another great weekend of FDM. Michigan State, thanks for hosting us yet again! Dr. Lim taught another enthusiastic group, and Dr. Hickling helped table train for the second week in a row! We love to see the model keep growing at each school and location.
One more spring course in Maine next weekend, then we'll pick things back up again in the fall!

04/27/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who made this a great course in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at WCCOM!
Much appreciation to Dr Hickling for table training and helping out.
Already planning our return!
20 new FDM practitioners ready to change lives!

04/25/2026

Day 1
Module 2
William Carey University COM. Beautiful lab and campus. Very enthusiastic group! Looking forward to more tomorrow!

04/22/2026

Register here - www.thefdmacademy.com

04/17/2026

We are very excited to see this work of Stefan Anker, FDM Instructor, and incredible supporter of the spread of the FDM. He has contributed to the spread of the model in so many ways. This book,in English, will be another major contribution to the spread of FDM around the globe.

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-72081-3?fbclid=IwRlRTSAROkYJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeG347OMl6g6Ud3U1AuZfa-9f1IKIATvqV1OfJFuOWwq57Zt1oDVJEKv7HsAY_aem_oaKzTDESOIpPu1Ku2qTDAQ

This practical guide covers all key aspects of the Fascial Distortion Model according to Typaldos for use in physiotherapy, osteopathy, and medicine.

04/14/2026

Only a few weeks left to register for these last classes of the spring!
Register at www.thefdmacademy.com

Registration for May 9-10 in Maine will close on May 6

04/13/2026

Congrats to Dr. Abbas on her first, successful, solo FDM course! Wisconsin is always a great location with great hosts in Madison. Thanks to all who came back for this course, and to all of the new participants- welcome to the FDM world!
Hoping to see some new IC practitioners out of this group in the next couple of years!

04/11/2026

Obtain your copy of the textbook today. Here is a direct link to the publisher:

The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) was introduced by the American physician Stephen Typaldos (1957-2006). In this model all injuries and other conditions causing pain or disability are seen as arising from specific distortions of the connective tissue.This highly illustrated and very practical text....

04/03/2026

Module 1 with Dr. Pentzer!
May 9-10, 2026
Augusta, Maine

Register here: www.thefdmacademy.com

03/30/2026

Another great turnout at PNWU this weekend! 50 participants learning how to treat pain with a new lens. Empower the patient, empower the practitioner. Go forth and heal, and we'll see you next time!