Functional Anatomy of the Core - with Body Painting (13 hrs)
Functional Anatomy of the Core
13 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dr. Ann Frockomer DC and Dr. Kathy Dooley DC
Discover a more visual, practical, and movement-based way to understand core anatomy.
This innovative online course uses body-painting anatomy to bring the functional anatomy of the core to life. Presented by Dr. Ann Frockomer DC and Dr. Kathy Dooley DC, co-creators of the renowned Immaculate Dissection project, this course helps learners see how anatomy behaves on the living, moving body.
Rather than memorizing muscles in isolation, students explore how the diaphragm, abdominal wall, spine, fascia, ribcage, pelvic floor, and stabilizing structures work together during breathing, posture, movement, and force transfer.
A New Way to Learn Anatomy
Body painting allows anatomy to be seen dynamically — directly on the body as it moves, breathes, stabilizes, rotates, and adapts.
Visual Anatomy
See anatomical structures in relation to real movement rather than static diagrams alone.
Functional Core
Understand the core as an integrated system for breathing, stability, and force transfer.
Clinical Relevance
Apply anatomy knowledge more effectively in rehab, fitness, manual therapy, and movement education.
What You’ll Learn
This course explores core anatomy through a practical, movement-based lens, helping learners understand how the body functions as an integrated system.
You will explore the functional role of the abdominal wall, diaphragm, ribcage, spine, fascia, pelvic floor, pressure regulation, rotational control, stabilization, force transfer, breathing mechanics, and movement coordination.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage and manual therapists, chiropractors, Doctors of Chiropractic, physical therapists, PTAs, nurses, occupational therapists, OTAs, athletic trainers, Pilates instructors, yoga teachers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and athletes interested in understanding functional anatomy more clearly.
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Training | Professionjally recorded engaging online video instruction |
| Companion Course | Structured learning blocks to reinforce functional anatomy concepts |
| Final Exam | Complete the course assessment to receive certification |
| Lifetime Access | Study online at your own pace and revisit the material anytime |
Why This Course Is Different
Functional Anatomy of the Core moves beyond dry memorization and brings anatomy into motion. The body-painting method helps students visualize tissue direction, muscle layering, fascial relationships, and movement mechanics in a way that is memorable, practical, and clinically meaningful.
This is anatomy as it should be learned — alive, visual, dynamic, and directly connected to movement.
Study Online at Your Own Pace
Enjoy lifetime access to your course materials and complete the course from anywhere, on any device, at a pace that works for you.
NAT Certificates are issued for all courses and can be downloaded and printed online at no additional charge. Presentation frame not included.
