Level 1: Introduction Certification

Start your journey into calibrated, measurable manual therapy.

🎯 Course Objective

Gain a clear understanding of HODA-A, the science of touch, and why this system is transforming hands-on healthcare.

📖 What This Course Covers

This introductory course gives you a big-picture view of HODA-A — a new standard in manual therapy that makes hands-on assessment measurable, repeatable, and evidence-driven.

You’ll explore the limitations of traditional palpation, the neuroscience behind reliable touch, and how the Reflective Recursive Loop helps clinicians evolve their accuracy over time.

You’ll also begin calibrating your own touch through guided self-assessment exercises designed to increase body awareness and tactile clarity — even before you touch a patient.

✅ What You’ll Learn

• Why traditional palpation has failed to meet clinical reliability standards

• How HODA-A solves this with calibrated, data-informed assessment

• The core principles behind the 8 Measurement Tools of the Hands

• How to begin applying the Reflective Recursive Loop for skill development

• Real-world case studies where HODA-A has transformed outcomes

• A step-by-step introduction to touch perception and sensory bias

• Simple guided self-tests to assess your current tactile accuracy

👩‍⚕️ Who It’s For

Perfect for:

• Clinicians curious about improving their hands-on assessment skills

• Manual therapists, physios, osteopaths, or students entering clinical practice

• Educators exploring new teaching frameworks for touch

• Anyone frustrated with vague palpation methods and ready for clarity

📦 Course Format

• 100% Online — accessible anytime, anywhere

• Self-Paced — complete at your own speed

• Duration: 6 Hours total

• Includes Certificate of Completion

🌟 Why This Matters

No matter how long you’ve been working with your hands, if you haven’t been trained to calibrate your touch or understand the science behind tactile reliability, you’re missing the foundation for effective manual care.

This course gives you that foundation — clearly, scientifically, and accessibly — and prepares you to build real diagnostic power through touch.

Want your hands to work smarter, not just harder?
This is where it starts.

👉 Join the first cohort now and be part of the future of manual therapy.