Spinal Energetics may appeal to practitioners who are interested in the person as more than a collection of symptoms or isolated body parts, while still valuing the importance of anatomy, physiology and clear professional thinking. The modality considers the spine and body alongside the nervous system, perception, attention, relationship and energetic experience, without suggesting that every one of these belongs to the same explanatory system. 

Created by Dr Sarah Jane Perri, a Chiropractor and Holistic Counsellor whose education and practice bring Western health sciences into conversation with complementary, contemplative and Eastern perspectives, Spinal Energetics grew from an interest in what can be understood when we stop insisting that only one lens is allowed to describe the person. 

That does not mean abandoning evidence for mystery, or mystery for evidence. A scientific finding, an Eastern energetic model and a person's lived experience are different kinds of information. The discipline is in knowing the difference between them while remaining open to what each may contribute. 

Level One gives practitioners a structured framework for observation and practice, with an emphasis on becoming more precise rather than more performative. The work is not about chasing movement, intensity or dramatic experiences. Often the deeper skill is learning to notice more while doing less, and to recognise that an obvious response and a quiet one may each carry information. 

For practitioners who are comfortable with both rational inquiry and the fact that not every human question has been settled, Spinal Energetics offers a place for those two positions to coexist. 

No. Level One is designed to equip you with the skills required to begin offering one-on-one Spinal Energetics sessions within the scope taught at Level One. 

Facilitating groups and events involves additional considerations and is not included as an automatic Level One permission. After you have gained the required amount of practitioner experience, further education and support may be available to develop the skills needed to facilitate group sessions and events. 

Please refer to the current Practitioner Hub requirements for the applicable minimum practice period and group-training criteria. 

No. Level One Online requires prior experience and/or education working with people within health, wellbeing, body-based or related settings. 

Relevant backgrounds can include doctors, therapists, massage therapists, physiotherapists, yoga teachers, kinesiologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and qualified breathwork facilitators, among others. 

Because professional experience does not always fit neatly into a job-title list, applications are assessed individually. 

Applicants for Level One Online need prior experience and/or education working with people in health, wellbeing, body-based or related professional settings. 

Examples may include doctors, therapists, massage therapists, physiotherapists, yoga teachers, kinesiologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and qualified breathwork facilitators. This list is not exhaustive, and applications are considered individually. 

Before the course begins, you must also have attended at least one one-on-one Spinal Energetics session. This may be in person or online. The appointment fee is separate from the course fee and depends on the practitioner's rates. You can book through HQ here.

Once enrolled, you will receive immediate access to the online Welcome portal. This includes the prerequisite handbook, payment information, preparation requirements and the other resources you need before training begins. 

Included in your course fees are:

• The Welcom Portal: access to pre-course information and resources, including the prerequisite handbook, hosted on Kajabi. 

• Eight weeks of education and training with Dr Sarah Jane, the Spinal Energetics teaching team and occasional guest educators. 

• A digital copy of the Practitioner Handbook. 

• Access to the Practitioner Hub and post-course resources following successful completion. 

Please refer to the current Course Guide for full details of inclusions, dates and requirements. 

For the course duration, you will need:

• A computer suitable for joining the live online education and accessing course material. 

• A reliable internet connection. 

• A massage table or similar appropriate session setup. Your practice clients need to be able to lie comfortably face down so you can practise the Level One processes as taught. 

• At least two different consenting adults whom you can work with in person during the practical components of the course. You are responsible for sourcing these practice clients. 

Completing the eight weeks of learning is one part of the Level One Online requirements. Practitioner status is granted only after the course and required assessment components have been successfully completed. 

Once you have met the requirements, you will receive a Completion of Course certificate and access to the Practitioner HUB, allowing you to begin offering one-on-one Spinal Energetics sessions within the scope taught at Level One and continue your post-course education. 

Qualification is determined on a case-by-case basis according to successful completion of the course and final assessment. 

Spinal Energetics is registered with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). Eligible Level One graduates may apply for IICT membership and should confirm current membership and insurance requirements directly with IICT. 

Spinal Energetics is taught through a structured training pathway with defined course content, practical requirements, assessment and practitioner standards. 

We use an application process and, for Level One Online, prioritise applicants with relevant experience and/or education in health, mental health, bodywork, wellbeing or related fields. This is important because online students are required to practise with people in person during their training. 

Our students include psychologists, therapists, integrative GPs, nurses, osteopaths, somatic practitioners, yoga teachers and therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists and other eligible practitioners. 

Successful completion of Level One allows practitioners to begin offering Spinal Energetics within the scope taught at that level and provides a pathway to further levels of education. Maintaining modality integrity also means practitioners are expected to represent the work accurately, stay within scope and not teach material they are not authorised to teach. 

No. Once you have been enrolled into the Level One Online course, your enrolment cannot be transferred to an in-person course. 

Online enrolments are processed according to the intake and payment schedule supplied during enrolment. Please make sure the online format is appropriate for you before completing your enrolment. 

Please allow up to three business days for your application to be processed. 

We recommend applying as early as possible, particularly for courses with limited capacity. In-person intake sizes are capped, so availability may change as applications are approved. 

Each application is reviewed by our admissions team. We consider factors including qualifications, relevant experience, professional background and the information provided in your personal statement. 

Meeting one prerequisite does not automatically determine the outcome. Applications are considered as a whole and in relation to the requirements of the course format. 

We receive applications from many strong candidates and course places are limited, so we are not always able to accommodate every applicant who may otherwise be suitable. 

Yes, payment by instalments is available. 

The full course fee must be paid 21 days before the start date of your course intake. Please refer to your enrolment information for the applicable instalment schedule and payment terms. 

No. Spinal Energetics training is not a trauma-informed qualification and has never been represented as one. 

Practitioners are expected to understand the boundaries of their own qualifications and professional scope and to undertake additional training where needed. 

Where a client's needs fall outside the practitioner's qualifications, it is the practitioner's responsibility to recognise this and refer appropriately. Spinal Energetics Level One does not replace professional trauma training. 

No. This course does not teach or authorise you to teach Spinal Energetics to other practitioners or members of the public. 

The course is designed to teach you how to practise Spinal Energetics within the scope of the selected course. Teaching the modality, its processes or its training material requires separate authorisation and is not included in the practitioner training.