The Functional Shoulder

Assessment • Treatment • Exercise

May 2–3, 2026
Seal Beach, CA + Live Online via ZOOM. 
Tuition: $599 – REGISTER HERE

Instructors:
Dr. Jason Amstutz – SOMA Therapy Instructor
Bryce Turner – SOMA Training Instructor

Course Overview

For the first time, we are bringing together SOMA Therapy (Pumping Techniques) and SOMA Training (Exercise application) into one integrated education weekend.

The Functional Shoulder is a two-day intensive workshop focused on understanding, assessing, and restoring optimal function of the shoulder complex through an integrated approach combining therapy and exercise.

This course bridges structural assessment, osteopathic treatment applications, and performance-based exercise to provide practitioners with a complete framework for evaluating and improving shoulder function.

Participants will learn how the shoulder functions within the global system, including its relationship to the thoracic spine, ribcage, pelvis, and diaphragm. It emphasizes practical application, allowing attendees to immediately implement assessment strategies, treatment techniques, and corrective exercise protocols.

This workshop is ideal for practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of shoulder mechanics and improve outcomes for both rehabilitation and performance.

REGISTER HERE $599

What You Will Learn

Shoulder Assessment

  • Structural and functional assessment of the shoulder complex
  • Understanding the 5-part shoulder complex
  • Identifying key drivers of dysfunction
  • Evaluating thoracic spine, ribcage, and pelvic influence

Treatment Applications

  • Osteoarticular pumping techniques
  • Fascial treatment approaches
  • Restoring joint space, mobility, and fluid dynamics
  • Improving structural relationships within the shoulder system

Exercise Integration

  • Segmental strengthening strategies
  • Myofascial stretching applications
  • ELDOA integration for joint decompression
  • Proprioceptive and performance-based exercise progression

Integrated System Approach

This workshop addresses the shoulder as part of a larger functional system, including:

  • Thoracic spine and ribcage relationship
  • Pelvic influence on shoulder mechanics
  • Rotator cuff stabilization and control
  • Fascial and diaphragmatic relationships
  • Exercise and treatment integration for long-term results
  • Understanding the shoulder in relationship to throwing athletes and performance protocols

Course Format

This workshop is available in-person or live via ZOOM. This workshop does not offer recording access.

Day 1 – 8.00am – 6.00pm

  • Group exercise session
  • Lumbo-pelvic complex assessment, treatment, and exercise
  • Thoracic spine and ribcage integration

Day 2 – 8.00am – 4.00pm

  • Group exercise session
  • Shoulder complex assessment, treatment, and exercise
  • Case studies and practical application
  • Q&A and integration

Who This Course Is For

  • Current SOMA Training and SOMA Therapy students
  • Practitioners who are curious about exploring SOMA Therapy and SOMA Training
  • Performance & Athletic Trainers
  • Physical Therapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Personal Trainers
  • Strength Coaches
  • Osteopathic practitioners
  • Pilates instructors
  • Movement professionals
  • Rehabilitation specialists

Course Details

Dates: May 2–3, 2026
Location: Seal Beach, California
Format: In-person and Live Online. This workshop does not offer recording access. 
Tuition: $599 – REGISTER HERE

Upon registration email us at info@eldoausa.com to request in-person or zoom.

Location: Beach Fitness, 148 Main Street Suite F, Seal Beach, CA 90740

What You Will Gain

By the end of the course, you will have a clear framework for:

  • Assessing shoulder dysfunction
  • Applying effective treatment strategies
  • Implementing corrective exercise protocols
  • Improving both rehabilitation and performance outcomes

This is the first event of its kind, combining both methodologies into one cohesive learning experience!