ATMS Webinar Series on Plantar Fasciitis and Bunions

Written By Riccardo The Body Lab

Got Foot Pain?

Don’t Miss the ATMS Webinar Series on Bunions and Plantar Fasciitis

If your clients complain about foot pain—especially around their heel or big toe—this one’s for you.

I’m thrilled to be presenting a brand-new webinar series with ATMS that tackles two of the most frustrating (yet common) foot issues out there: bunions and plantar fasciitis. Whether you’re a massage therapist, physio, Pilates instructor, personal trainer, osteopath, or soft tissue therapist, this is your chance to deepen your clinical understanding of foot mechanics—and learn what really works.

👉 Register here on Humanitix

Why This Webinar Series Matters

Let’s be honest—foot pain is everywhere. And the traditional advice?

“Just stretch your calves,”

“Buy orthotics,” or

“You probably just need better shoes.”

That kind of cookie-cutter advice doesn’t cut it anymore.

In this webinar series, we dig deep into:

• ✅ The true mechanics of plantar fasciitis (hint: it’s not always the plantar fascia)

• ✅ Why bunions are more than just bad footwear

• ✅ How foot pain links to loading patterns, gait mechanics, and whole-body compensation

• ✅ Treatment strategies that go beyond orthotics, ice packs, or anti-inflammatories

• ✅ Movement-based approaches that can actually reverse bunions and reduce heel pain

This isn’t a superficial overview—we’re going to unpack what’s actually happening inside the foot, and how you can help your clients (or yourself) move better, feel stronger, and ditch the foot pain for good.

📅 Webinar Series Details

Part 1: Understanding Bunions

Explore the structural and functional breakdown of bunions. Learn how foot tripod collapse, arch rotation, and rearfoot dysfunction lead to that classic bony bump—and more importantly, how to start fixing it.

Part 2: Demystifying Plantar Fasciitis

We’ll dive into the eccentric loading of the arch, heel rocker dysfunction, toe dorsiflexion mechanics, and the real reason clients keep complaining about that “first step in the morning” pain.

🎟️ Save your spot now:

👉 https://events.humanitix.com/webinar-series-bunions-and-plantar-fasciitis-parts-1-and-2

Coming Soon: Foot Health Programs for Plantar Fasciitis & Bunions

If you’ve been following my work at The Body Lab, you’ll know I’m obsessed with helping people fix their feet—without surgery, injections, or reliance on orthotics.

So here’s the exciting news…

I’ll be launching two brand-new programs in 2025:

1. Fix My Bunions: A Movement-Based Program

A no-nonsense, progressive approach to reversing bunion mechanics. This isn’t about splints or toe separators—this is about re-training your brain and body to restore big toe function, re-align the arch, and reduce pressure on the medial foot.

2. Beat Plantar Fasciitis: A Mobility + Strength Plan

Tired of rolling your foot on a frozen water bottle? This program guides you through daily mobility, loading drills, and walking retraining to rebuild your arch from the ground up.

Both programs are designed for clients and practitioners looking for practical tools to finally fix foot pain at its root.

📩 Want early access? Join the waitlist here or follow me on socials

 
 

Who Should Attend the Webinar?

• Massage Therapists

• Physiotherapists

• Osteopaths

• Pilates Instructors

• Personal Trainers

• Soft Tissue Therapists

• Movement Coaches

• Anyone working with people who walk

 
 

If you want to understand foot pain, improve gait, and apply effective, real-world solutions that go beyond Band-Aid fixes—this series is your next CPD must.

Why This Matters for Your Practice

When you understand the mechanics behind bunions and plantar fasciitis, you can:

• Improve client outcomes

• Reduce recurrence of pain

• Enhance your reputation as a movement-focused therapist

• Offer long-term, effective strategies your clients can actually use

Plus, you’ll walk away with a more nuanced understanding of foot function, gait loading, and how the foot influences everything above it—from knees and hips to posture and performance.

🦶 Final Step – Register Now!

Spots are filling fast for this foot pain webinar series with ATMS. Don’t miss your chance to geek out on the kind of knowledge that makes you a better therapist—and a foot whisperer your clients can’t stop talking about.

👉 Click here to register

👉 Want early access? Join the waitlist here or follow me on socials

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