MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
A Manual Therapy Mentorship Built on Clinical Reasoning - Not Routine
A structured 12-week program that trains manual therapists to assess, reason, and treat the way our practice does so you can work with clients who depend on their bodies to perform.
What This Is
A 12-week mentorship designed to develop how you think as a therapist. Teaching you how you assess a presenting issue, form a clinical hypothesis, and choose the right approach for the body in front of you. You'll train directly under Rich Mhlanga, a licensed physical therapist and massage therapist who integrates Eastern and Western modalities, with 20+ years experience working with Broadway performers, professional athletes, on-camera talent, and high-performing professionals. These are clients who notice the difference between good hands and clinical precision.
Who This Is For
- A licensed or soon-to-be licensed manual therapist with a solid foundation
- Coachable and genuinely interested in refining your clinical judgment
- Drawn to complex, performance-driven cases rather than routine relaxation work
- Serious about long-term growth as a practitioner
**It is not the right fit if you're looking for a quick credential, a spa environment, or a program that lets you coast on existing habits.
Program Structure
Weeks 1-8: Region by Region
Each week focuses on one body region. You'll learn to assess what's presenting, reason through what's likely driving it, and select appropriate techniques - building a complete diagnostic framework one region at a time. Week 8 focuses on integrating Eastern modalities to complement the Western approach.
Weeks 9-12: Applied Practice
The final four weeks move from structured learning into real-world adaptability - integrating regions, handling complex presentations, and developing the judgment to adjust in the moment.
Throughout the program, you'll have weekly mentor check-ins, structured self-assessments, and direct feedback on your reasoning, not just your technique.
What You'll Gain
- Direct mentorship from a high-demand licensed PT and massage therapist
- A diagnostic-reasoning framework you can apply to any presentation
- Exposure to high-level, performance-driven clientele
- A clear pathway toward joining our practice and working with our clients
How to Enroll
Complete the application below to get started. If we feel you may be a good fit, we will invite you to visit our studio to interview with Rich 1-on-1 and perform a hands-on assessment to test your skills. Our model is built around investment in your development rather than upfront tuition. Full details, including the training and service commitment, are reviewed with each candidate during the application process.
FAQ
Do I need to be licensed before applying?
Ideal, but not required. If you are not yet licensed, you must be currently enrolled in a manual therapy course and plan to take your licensing exam by the end of the 12-week mentorship.
How much time does the program require?
The program runs 12 weeks with weekly mentorship, self-assessment, and applied practice. Specific weekly commitments vary each week and are shared during the application process.
Is this an online course or in-person?
The curriculum and learning materials are delivered online, with 60+ hours of in-person, hands-on application and mentorship with Rich integrated throughout.
What happens after I complete the program?
Graduates who meet our standards have a guaranteed pathway to work directly with our clientele as part of the practice.
Ready to Train at a Higher Level?
We only accept a small number of candidates at a time to protect the quality of mentorship. If you're serious about developing your clinical judgment and working with clients who demand precision, we'd like to hear from you.
