Understand the vital nerves behind common clinical presentations.

Strengthen your confidence with neural anatomy, nerve-related symptoms, and practical assessment reasoning.

£149course price

CPD certificaterecognition

Onlinestudy at your pace

1 of 10Diploma module

Dip
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.

This accredited course is comprised of 12 modules with over 65 individual lessons. The course consists of text from my Nerve book plus many videos discussing the anatomy, theory and demonstrations of all the techniques. This takes you a step closer to achieving the Bodymaster Method® diploma.

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.

Each course page now makes the practical value obvious first, then shows how the learner can use the course as part of John's bigger Diploma pathway.

Functional Anatomy of the Nervous SystemIncludes Functional Anatomy of the Nervous System.

Peripheral Nervous SystemIncludes Peripheral Nervous System and Video Presentation of the Peripheral Nervous System.

Anatomy & Function of the Cervical and Brachial PlexusesIncludes Anatomy & Function of the Cervical and Brachial Plexuses and Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus.

Anatomy & Function of the Lumbosacral PlexusIncludes Anatomy & Function of the Lumbosacral Plexus and Discussion of the Lumbosacral Plexus.

Course breakdown

13 clinical nerve modules from the online course.

Use this section to see the main learning areas covered before you enrol.

Lesson 01

Functional Anatomy of the Nervous System

Lesson 02

Peripheral Nervous System

Lesson 03

Anatomy & Function of the Cervical and Brachial Plexuses

Lesson 04

Anatomy & Function of the Lumbosacral Plexus

Lesson 05

Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs)

Lesson 06

Sensory testing - Dermatomes & Cutaneous Nerves

Lesson 07

Motor Testing - Myotomes

Lesson 08

Intervertebral Disc Anatomy & Conditions

Lesson 09

Anatomy, Function & Assessment of the Cervical Spine

Lesson 10

Common Neuropathies associated with the Nervous System

Lesson 11

Case Studies of Differential Diagnoses of Musculoskeletal Pain

Lesson 12

Nerve Tension (Neurodynamic) Testing

Inside 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.

Anatomy, Function & Assessment of the Cervical SpineIncludes Spurling's Compression test and Valsalva Manoeuvre Test.

Common Neuropathies associated with the Nervous SystemIncludes Common Neuropathies associated with the Nervous System and Carpal Tunnel Anatomy & Syndrome.

Case Studies of Differential Diagnoses of Musculoskeletal PainIncludes Case Studies of Differential Diagnoses of Musculoskeletal Pain and Visceral Referral Patterns.

Nerve Tension (Neurodynamic) TestingIncludes Nerve Tension (Neurodynamic) Testing and Straight Leg Raise or Lasegue Test.

Full Diploma pathway

This is not just a standalone course. It can count towards practitioner status.

The Vital Nerves 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.

Buy this course View full Diploma

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 Nerves 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 masterclass option The Vital Nerves Masterclass See John's site for the next available date and venue. See live course date

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. This page has been built for John's online course offer and links back to the current public source or checkout page.

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 Vital Nerves 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