Lesson 01
Putting Maximus back into Gluteus MaximusUnderstand the glutes and psoas as drivers of movement and pain.
Build stronger clinical reasoning around two areas that influence hip, pelvis, lumbar and lower-limb presentations.
£149course price
CPD certificaterecognition
Onlinestudy at your pace
1 of 10Diploma module
Dip
BmP
BmP
This course can count towards Bodymaster Method Practitioner status.
Complete the full 10-module Diploma route to work towards Dip BmP letters and a listing on John's public practitioner directory.
Who it is for
Built for practitioners who want practical clinical confidence.
The Vital Glutes & Psoas online course is a must for any therapist or student in the field of sports therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, yoga, pilates and functional anatomy.
Physiotherapists and sports therapistsDevelop more structured assessment and treatment reasoning for everyday clinic presentations.
Osteopaths, chiropractors and manual therapistsConnect anatomy, movement and hands-on technique in a practical Bodymaster Method format.
MSK podiatrists, coaches and movement professionalsUse clearer clinical language and safer reasoning around movement, pain and function.
Allied health studentsBuild confidence before moving into more advanced course work or the full Practitioner Diploma.
What you will walk away with
Clearer clinical reasoning, not just another certificate.
Work through a structured Bodymaster Method approach to the glutes and psoas, then keep a clear route open towards the full Practitioner Diploma.
Putting Maximus back into Gluteus MaximusIncludes Putting Maximus back into Gluteus Maximus and Maximising your Gluteus.
Muscle Imbalance and the Myofascial SlingsIncludes Muscle Imbalance and the Myofascial Slings and Muscle Imbalance & Outer Core Slings.
The Glutes and the Gait CycleIncludes The Glutes and the Gait Cycle and Gait Cycle Explained.
Leg length discrepancy, over-pronation and the effect on the glutesIncludes Leg length discrepancy, over-pronation and the effect on the glutes and Introduction to LLD & the Gluteals.
Course breakdown
13 glutes and psoas lessons from the online course.
Use this section to see the main learning areas covered before you enrol.
Lesson 02
Muscle Imbalance and the Myofascial SlingsLesson 03
The Glutes and the Gait CycleLesson 04
Leg length discrepancy, over-pronation and the effect on the glutesLesson 05
Functional Anatomy of the Gluteus Maximus (Gmax)Lesson 06
Anatomy and Function of the Gluteus Medius (Gmed)Lesson 07
Muscle Energy TechniquesLesson 08
The Vital Psoas, Rectus Femoris and the Adductor musclesLesson 09
Gmax and Gmed causing knee and ankle painLesson 10
Gmax & Gmed causing Lumbar Spine painLesson 11
Differential Diagnosis of Weakness Inhibition of the GlutesLesson 12
Gmax & Gmed Stabilisation ExercisesInside the course
Learning areas from the course itself.
These examples are taken from the course sections and lesson titles learners receive inside the online course.
Gmax and Gmed causing knee and ankle painIncludes Gmax and Gmed causing knee and ankle pain and Functional Anatomy of the Knee joint.
Gmax & Gmed causing Lumbar Spine painIncludes Gmax & Gmed causing Lumbar Spine pain and Functional Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine.
Differential Diagnosis of Weakness Inhibition of the GlutesIncludes Differential Diagnosis of Weakness Inhibition of the Glutes and Myotome Testing of the lower limb.
Gmax & Gmed Stabilisation ExercisesIncludes Gmax & Gmed Stabilisation Exercises and Introduction to Gluteal Exercises.
Full Diploma pathway
This is not just a standalone course. It can count towards practitioner status.
The Vital Glutes & Psoas is one of the 10 modules in the Bodymaster Method Practitioner Diploma. Learners can take it on its own now, or keep building towards Dip BmP letters and a listing on John's public practitioner directory.
10-course pathwayBuild from individual online modules into the complete Bodymaster Method Practitioner Diploma.
Dip BmP statusComplete the Diploma pathway to work towards Bodymaster Method Practitioner recognition.
Practitioner directoryQualified practitioners can be listed on John's Bodymaster Method Practitioners page.
Be seen as a Bodymaster Method Practitioner.
The full Diploma is the route for practitioners who want more than CPD points. It gives learners a recognised pathway, professional letters, and a public listing that helps clients find qualified Bodymaster Method Practitioners.
Use the Dip BmP practitioner letters after completion
Be added to John's Bodymaster Method Practitioners Directory
Receive 50% off refresher courses as a registered practitioner
Learn from John Gibbons
Clear explanations from a practical clinician, author and educator.
John has trained thousands of therapists, written nine books, and built the Bodymaster Method for practitioners who want practical clinical confidence, not just CPD certificates.
"The course layout and information was excellent. It helped me understand more and fill in some gaps in my knowledge."
Study without pressureOnline learning lets practitioners revisit the teaching whenever they need a refresher.
Clear next stepEach course now points learners towards the full Diploma without hiding the standalone purchase.
Choose your route
Start with this course, or commit to the full Practitioner Diploma.
Some practitioners want one skill right now. Others want the complete Bodymaster Method pathway, Dip BmP status, and a place on John's practitioner directory.
Take this course
Best if you want this specific topic now and want to keep the option to continue later.
- £149 one-time payment
- Online study at your own pace
- CPD certificate
- Counts as 1 of the 10 Diploma modules
Take the full Diploma
Best if you want the complete Bodymaster Method practitioner pathway and the professional recognition that comes with it.
- All 10 Diploma courses in one route
- Work towards Dip BmP status
- Practitioner directory listing after completion
- 50% off refresher courses as a registered practitioner
The Vital Glutes & Psoas online courseIncluded
Structured topic lessonsIncluded
John Gibbons teachingIncluded
Online accessIncluded
Counts towards full Practitioner DiplomaYes
Pathway to Dip BmP and practitioner directory listingDiploma route
Prefer learning live?
Want to see when John is presenting this live?
There is also a live masterclass route for this topic. Check John's current in-person course schedule if you would rather learn the techniques in the room with him.
Live option
The Vital Glutes & Psoas Masterclass
See John's site for the next available date and venue.
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Questions
Common questions before enrolment.
Short, direct answers reduce checkout hesitation and help people understand whether this course or the full Diploma is right for them.
Is this course online?
Yes. Yes. This is the online course route, with the live course link included separately for learners who prefer face-to-face teaching.
Does it count towards the Bodymaster Method Diploma?
Yes. This is one of the 10 modules that count towards the Bodymaster Method Practitioner Diploma.
Why mention the practitioner directory?
The full Diploma route can lead to Dip BmP practitioner status and a listing on John's public Bodymaster Method Practitioners page, which is a major reason to consider the full pathway.
Should I buy this course or the full Diploma?
If you want this topic only, start here. If you know you want the full Bodymaster Method practitioner pathway, Dip BmP status, and directory visibility, the full Diploma is the stronger route.
Start Glutes & Psoas with John Gibbons.
Get access to the online course, build practical clinical confidence, and keep a clear route open towards the full Bodymaster Method Practitioner Diploma.
Enrol now for £149