Clinical Education & Training

Courses & Training Calendar

CEU-approved clinical courses, hands-on manual therapy intensives, and clinical reasoning workshops designed to master proper technique and sharpen diagnosis.

High-Engagement Clinical Instruction

Hands-on manual mastery, rigorous reasoning, zero clinical fluff.

Every course is built from the ground up by Dr. James Lewis (PT, OCS, CFMT) to address the exact clinical nuances textbooks skip: end-feel differentiation, patient positioning, vector direction, and neuromuscular facilitation that immediately makes sense in the clinic.

State Board CEU Approved Small Student-to-Faculty Ratios Digital Technique Library Included
Physical therapy clinicians participating in hands-on clinical training

Upcoming Schedule

2026 Clinical Training Schedule

Clinical ReasoningHybrid (Live + Online)All Levels

Mastering Clinical Reasoning & Orthopedic Differential Diagnosis

The cognitive architecture behind experienced clinical decisions.

Move beyond algorithmic clinical templates. Learn how seasoned clinicians systematically organize patient history, test hypotheses, recognize misleading presentations, and make confident clinical decisions even in ambiguous cases.

Date: October 18 – November 8, 2026
Location: Live Interactive Cohort + Digital Modules
Credit: 12 Contact Hours (State PT Board Approved)
Instructor: Dr. James Lewis, PT, OCS, CFMT

Key Learning Objectives & Techniques

  • Systematic 5-step clinical reasoning matrix for complex musculoskeletal presentations
  • How to rapidly prioritize differential hypotheses during initial examination
  • Identifying high-value clinical indicators vs. noisy diagnostic findings
  • Weekly live case review sessions with Dr. James Lewis
Registration & Tuition
$395tuition

8 seats remaining

Includes course manual, hands-on lab supplies, digital technique review access, and CEU certificate of completion.

100% satisfaction guarantee

Manual TherapyLive WorkshopIntermediate / Advanced

Functional Manual Assessment & Treatment of the Cervical & Thoracic Spine

Hands-on precision, biomechanics, and neuromuscular re-education.

An intensive hands-on lab training session focused on exact palpation, joint mobilization, soft tissue functional assessment, and neuromuscular motor control re-education for difficult neck, upper back, and shoulder girdle conditions.

Date: November 14 – 15, 2026
Location: Dallas / Fort Worth Clinical Education Center
Credit: 16 Contact Hours / 1.6 CEUs
Instructor: Dr. James Lewis, PT, OCS, CFMT

Key Learning Objectives & Techniques

  • Precise segmental mobility testing and end-feel differentiation
  • Coupled spine biomechanics: assessing facet restriction vs. muscular inhibition
  • Immediate neuromuscular facilitation techniques to lock in manual gains
  • Over 70% direct hands-on lab time with individual technique feedback
Registration & Tuition
$595tuition

14 seats max (Low student-to-instructor ratio)

Includes course manual, hands-on lab supplies, digital technique review access, and CEU certificate of completion.

100% satisfaction guarantee

OrthopedicsLive WorkshopAll Levels

The Lumbopelvic-Hip Complex: Dynamic Evaluation & Integrated Movement

Solve persistent low back, pelvic girdle, and hip dysfunctions.

Unlock the puzzle of recurring lumbopelvic pain. Learn integrated assessment methods that link lumbar spine segmental motion, sacroiliac joint function, and hip joint mechanics with functional weight-bearing motor control.

Date: December 5 – 6, 2026
Location: Austin Clinical Learning Center
Credit: 16 Contact Hours / 1.6 CEUs
Instructor: Dr. James Lewis, PT, OCS, CFMT

Key Learning Objectives & Techniques

  • Clear differentiation of lumbar disc, facet, SI joint, and hip joint pathology
  • High-velocity and low-velocity mobilizations with proper patient positioning
  • Translating manual releases into immediate gait and squat pattern improvements
  • Comprehensive digital workbook and video technique library included
Registration & Tuition
$595tuition

Registration Opening Soon

Includes course manual, hands-on lab supplies, digital technique review access, and CEU certificate of completion.

100% satisfaction guarantee

Movement AssessmentSelf-Paced MasterclassAll Levels

The Shoulder Girdle & Kinetic Chain Masterclass

From scapular dyskinesis to overhead athletic restoration.

A complete video and clinical framework breakdown covering scapular kinematics, rotator cuff tendinopathy, thoracic outlet syndromes, and the progressive restoration of overhead motion in active and athletic patients.

Date: Instant Digital Access (On-Demand)
Location: Online / Bluewater Learning Portal
Credit: 8 Contact Hours
Instructor: Dr. James Lewis, PT, OCS, CFMT

Key Learning Objectives & Techniques

  • Over 4 hours of high-definition clinical demonstrations and palpation guides
  • Kinetic chain assessment linking lower extremity drive to upper extremity function
  • Step-by-step exercise progression protocols based on tissue healing phases
  • Downloadable clinical reference charts and patient evaluation templates
Registration & Tuition
$249tuition

Open Enrollment

Includes course manual, hands-on lab supplies, digital technique review access, and CEU certificate of completion.

100% satisfaction guarantee

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Bluewater Members Save 20% on All Live Courses

Plus unlock monthly private mentorship masterminds with Dr. James Lewis, member-only case study reviews, and instant access to the digital technique library.