MCTA-Accredited Course Date
Tacoma, WA
Introduction to the Mulligan Concept
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Saturday, June 13, 2026
with Jennifer Hamsher · PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, COMT, CMP, ATC, MCTA
Duration
2 days
CE credit
14 CEU hours
Format
80% hands-on
Class size
Intimate
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From $695
Introduction to the Mulligan Concept · Tacoma, WA
What you'll walk out with
Techniques you'll use Monday morning
Introduction to the Mulligan Concept is built so the skills you learn in the lab on Saturday land on a patient table on Monday. Here's the specific edge you leave with.
Same week
Apply MWM in your next clinical session
Lab time is the second half of every day — you'll have repped each technique on a real partner under instructor coaching.
Pain-free
Restore motion without provoking the symptom
Mobilization With Movement is built to give immediate, measurable change without flaring the patient.
Credentialed
Earn 14 CEU hours
Approved across PT, ATC, and (Upper Quadrant) OT continuing-ed jurisdictions. Credit applies toward your state renewal.
Pathway
Stack toward your CMP credential
Every TCE course counts as a step toward the international Certified Mulligan Practitioner registry.
The curriculum
What you'll learn
- 01
Understand the Mulligan Concept's principles and PILL response
- 02
Identify when and where MWMs are indicated
- 03
Apply foundational MWMs to common upper- and lower-extremity conditions
- 04
Communicate the concept and its evidence base to patients and peers
How it's taught
Not a slide deck. A working clinic.
Two-day in-person course. Mornings cover principles and assessment; afternoons are hands-on with partner practice supervised by an MCTA-accredited instructor.
The two-day rhythm
Course schedule
Standard MCTA-accredited rhythm: morning concepts & demos, afternoon labs. Final times confirmed two weeks before the date.
Day 1
Jun 12, 2026
- 8:00 AMRegistration & coffee
- 8:30 AMCourse overview · concept history · MWM theory
- 10:00 AMLive patient demonstration
- 10:30 AMLab: SNAGs · partner practice with instructor coaching
- 12:00 PMLunch (provided)
- 1:00 PMLecture · clinical reasoning for technique selection
- 2:00 PMLive patient demonstration
- 2:30 PMLab: NAGs · reverse NAGs · partner practice
- 4:30 PMQ&A · case discussion · day-one reset
Day 2
Jun 13, 2026
- 8:30 AMRecap · refining day-one techniques
- 9:00 AMLive patient demonstration · advanced applications
- 10:00 AMLab: integration into multi-modal treatment
- 12:00 PMLunch (provided)
- 1:00 PMTaping strategies · home program integration
- 2:30 PMLab: putting it together · full case workflows
- 4:00 PMPain Release Phenomenon · CMP pathway briefing
- 4:30 PMClosing · CEU certificates · next-step coaching
Your instructor
Jennifer Hamsher
PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, COMT, CMP, ATC, MCTA
Jennifer received her physical therapy degree from Eastern Washington University (EWU) in 1995, graduating summa cum laude, after earning a B.S. in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from EWU in 1993. She has worked in orthopedic physical therapy her entire career. She received her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification in 2016, specialized further as a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), and completed her Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 2022. She became a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) in 2019 and completed the rigorous process to become a member of the Mulligan Concept Teacher's Association in 2024. Jennifer's approach to optimal patient outcomes emphasizes attentive and compassionate listening, skilled manual therapy, evidence-based physical therapy, and a commitment to treating each patient as a unique individual. The Mulligan Concept has been a cornerstone of her work since she was first introduced to it in 2003. She currently lives and works in Spokane, WA. Outside of work she treasures time with her family and enjoys running, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
Clinical specialty
Orthopedic physical therapy with a focus on manual therapy, fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.
Where you'll learn
Venue & travel
Venue
Tacoma, WA
Final venue address confirmed by email two weeks before the course date.
Getting here
Travel logistics confirmed by email two weeks before the course date.
Pre-course checklist
What to bring
- Comfortable, layered clothing — you'll be moving and on/off treatment tables
- A water bottle and a notebook (we'll be doing live case notes)
- Closed-toe shoes — you'll be working in the lab the whole second half of each day
- Brian Mulligan's Manual Therapy Textbook (7th ed.) — recommended, not required
- An open mind and a willingness to be both clinician and patient during partner labs
Continuing education credit
14 CEU hours
- Physical Therapists — credits accepted toward state PT continuing-education renewal.
- Athletic Trainers — nationally approved by the BOC; recognized in every state.
- Counts as one step in the international CMP certification pathway.
Common questions
FAQ
- Is this course MCTA-accredited?
- Yes. Every Clinician's Edge course is taught by an MCTA-accredited instructor and counts toward the international Mulligan Concept Teachers Association curriculum.
- Do I need prior Mulligan Concept training?
- No. Each course stands on its own. The Introductory course is recommended (not required) for clinicians completely new to MWM, but our Upper Quadrant and Lower Quadrant courses are designed to be solid first exposures as well.
- What if my work schedule changes and I need to cancel?
- We offer a transfer-or-refund window up to 30 days before the course date. Within 30 days we'll work with you to transfer your registration to a future date or another clinician at your clinic.
- Can my whole team attend together?
- Absolutely. Group rates are available for 3+ clinicians from the same clinic. Email us — we'll set you up with a direct invoice and group seating in the lab.
- Will I really be able to use this on Monday morning?
- That's the design intent. Roughly 80% of each day is hands-on lab time with instructor coaching. You'll leave having repped each technique on a real partner — not just watched a slide.
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Introduction to the Mulligan Concept · Tacoma, WA
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Saturday, June 13, 2026 · from $695