FASCIAL DECOMPRESSION WORKSHOP-Calgary
1st and 2nd November 2026
Registration Deadline: 30th October 2026
Cost: $650.00 + $32.50 (GST)=$682.50
Note: A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 will be charged for any cancellation less
than seven (7) days before the workshop begins.
Credits: CMMOTA: 14 CEC; CRMTA: 12 Primary; NHPC: 10
Location: Vicars School of Massage Therapy; #100-200 Country Hills Landing NW, Calgary,
AB T3K 5P3
In this two day, in-class (14 hour) workshop, students will improve their fascial palpation skills
in order to feel fascial restrictions to gently decompress them. Students will also acquire
knowledge about the nervous system and its affect on connective tissue and its influence on
patient health. The students will gain confidence on how to treat specific injuries and postural
imbalances in a way that utilizes less pressure and develop tactile skills to address fascial
health concerns. In essence, this course will empower students to become better at
decompressing fascial restrictions via theory and practical technique applications. The
techniques taught are gentle for both the patient and the therapist and are fantastic for both
structural therapists and those who wish to practice a softer therapeutic approach. Even
through the techniques are gentle, students will learn how to work at a very deep level without
discomfort to the client.
About the Instructor: Denny Paccagnan, RMT has 30 000 of hands-on clinical hours and has
been teaching this workshop since 2010. He has worked alongside numerous chiropractors,
specialized physiotherapists and acupuncturists. He has certifications in myofascial release
since 1997, full certifications in Structural Myofascial Release (2004), Manual Lymphatic
Drainage (2002), and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy (2011). His style is influenced by
general fascial practitioners like John Barnes, structural therapists like Thomas Myers, Gil
Hedley, and Barry Jenings as well as Biodynamic Cranial Sacral practitioners Ged Sumners
and Michael Shea; all of whom inform the basis of Denny’s teachings.
About the Teaching Assistant: Sonia Brown, RMT trained in British Columbia in the 3000 hour
programme. Sonia also has many years of training and experience in Myofascial Release
Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage.
Registration:
Centre for Soft Tissue Pain Inc.
Phone: 403-216-8770
Phone: 403-512-6157
Email: the_centre@shaw.ca
Website: centreforsofttissuepain.ca