Level 2 Certification

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The goal of CMI Level 2 Certification is to deepen the student’s understanding of Core Movement Integration and to be able to apply CMI to treat specific musculoskeletal problems. 

Competencies

• Applies CMI method to ameliorate client complaints and address specific diagnoses.
• Teaches CMI Pathways and lesson-exercises to individual clients and classes in all positions using all Access Points.
• Uses hands to track movement, identify points of connection and disconnection, and verify with client.
• Uses multiple cues and images that resonate with the client.
• Uses Pathways creatively with variations, combinations and alternate positions to accommodate client needs. 
• Describes how brain and body influence each other.
• Blends CMI with other movement and body work modalities.

Ways of learning

• basic seminars/labs
• advanced seminar/labs
• grand labs
• private/semi-private sessions with a certified practitioner
• study groups
• paired practice with a classmate 
• observation of a certified practitioner at work
• readings from book list with brief review of what was significant 
• attendance at classes featuring other modalities such as Feldenkrais, Alexander technique (must be approved by the Teaching Team in advance)

Methods of testing

• Student demonstration of a class or treatment session (may be video)
• Write up of an Intro (additional information below)
• Write up of a class series or single treatment session (additional information below)
• Client case history
• Demonstration for instructors
• Teacher observation of student at work, teaching a class or a private session

Requirements for Intro credit hours

• May receive 1 credit per hour for each Intro presented with a maximum of 10 hours.
• Individual Intros may vary in length, usually between 1 and 3 hours.
• Must submit a brief outline of Intro content, post-class self-evaluation, and evals from students.
• Maximum of 10 hours credit.

Requirements for Class series or single treatment session credit hours

• Must have Level 1 certification.
• May receive 1 credit for each class hour or treatment session given with a maximum of 10 hours.
• Must submit an brief outline of class or treatment content, post-series self-evaluation, and student/client evaluations.
• Maximum of 10 hours credit.