EFTR® Practitioner Training with Liza Kimble

UK, Germany & Sweden calendar 2026/27

Live online theory with Liza in English and German, hands-on practicals with regional trainers, and the advanced intensive personally with Liza. If you register after a theory date has passed, you can watch the recorded Zoom sessions online alongside your written theory studies.

Online theory, live with Liza Level 1 · Foundation Level 2 · Development & connection Level 3 · Application & growth Level 4 · Integration

Your year at a glance

Theory dates are the same for every student worldwide, because Liza teaches everyone together online. Practicals are held in the UK, Germany and Sweden.

September 2026

Registration opens for the 2026–27 cohort.

October 2026

Module 1 theory
3–4 October English · 10–11 October German · live online with Liza
Module 2 theory
17–18 October English · 24–25 October German · live online with Liza

December 2026

Module 3 theory
5–6 December English · 12–13 December German · live online with Liza

January 2027

Break, no sessions

February 2027

Module 4 theory
6–7 February English · 27–28 February German · live online with Liza

March 2027

5–8 March
Level 1

Level 1 practical: Modules 1 and 2

4 days · UK, Germany and Sweden · regional trainers

April 2027

2–5 & 9–12 April
Level 2

Level 2 practical: Modules 3 and 4

4 days · 2–5 April UK & Germany · 9–12 April Sweden · regional trainers

Module 5 theory
17–18 April English · 24–25 April German · live online with Liza

May 2027

Module 6 theory
Self-study · English and German

June 2027

4–6 June
Level 3

Level 3 practical: Module 5

3 days · UK, Germany and Sweden · regional trainers

July 2027

Module 7 theory
Self-study · English and German

August 2027

Module 8 theory
Self-study · English and German
Modules 6–8 check-in
7 August English · 8 August German · live online with Liza

September 2027

29 Sep – 5 Oct
Level 4 · Sweden

Level 4 practical: Modules 6, 7 and 8

7 days · Sweden · taught by Liza Kimble

October 2027

10–16 October
Level 4 · UK

Level 4 practical: Modules 6, 7 and 8

7 days · UK · taught by Liza Kimble

November 2027

31 Oct – 6 Nov
Level 4 · Germany

Level 4 practical: Modules 6, 7 and 8

7 days · Germany · taught by Liza Kimble

After Level 4

Final exam

Case studies are submitted after each level. Anatomy & physiology is self-paced online and forms part of Level 2.

Good to know

Joining after the live theory

If you register after a theory date has passed, you can watch the recorded Zoom sessions online alongside your written theory studies.

Paying in instalments

You can spread your payment so that you can start the theory now. All instalments must be paid in full before you attend a practical. Options and payment details are on the registration page.

Modules & final exam

Eight modules across four levels, each pairing an in-person or live-online theory intensive with a hands-on practical. Module 6 marks the start of the advanced practical intensive led personally by Liza Kimble, continuing through Level 4.

Level 1

Foundation

Modules 1–2

Level 1 introduces EFTR® itself — tensegrity, the nervous system, superficial fascia, and trauma-informed interaction — building awareness through the student's own body and their connection with the horse. Practicals are led by the regional teaching team.

MODULE 1

Foundations of fascia & connection

An introduction to EFTR®, exploring tensegrity, the nervous system, superficial fascia and the importance of gentle, trauma-informed interaction. Students begin developing awareness through both their own bodies and their observation and connection with the horse.

Theory + practical · Mar 2027 · regional trainers

MODULE 2

Fascia, anatomy & the deep ventral line

Building on the foundations, students explore fascia in greater depth, including the Deep Ventral Line and interconnected relationships within the body. Practical learning develops the student's understanding of the pelvis, diaphragm and deeper fascial connections.

Theory + practical · Mar 2027 · regional trainers

Level 2

Development & connection

Modules 3–4

Level 2 deepens the nervous system and trauma work alongside fascia as a sensory system, developing the student's ability to observe, feel, and understand whole-body relationships in themselves and the horse. Practicals are led by the regional teaching team.

MODULE 3

Nervous system, trauma & the body

Students explore the relationship between fascia, the autonomic nervous system, trauma, behaviour and the gut-brain connection. Human and equine practical work begins to bring these relationships together through observation, awareness and gentle fascial techniques.

Theory (self-paced online) + practical · Apr 2027 · regional trainers

MODULE 4

Fascia as a sensory system

This module explores fascia's role in sensation, pain, movement and body awareness. Students continue developing their ability to observe, feel and understand whole-body relationships in both themselves and the horse.

Theory + practical · Apr 2027 · regional trainers

Level 3

Application & growth

Modules 5–6

Level 3 shifts the emphasis from applying technique toward presence, sensitivity and regulation, and marks the start of the advanced practical intensive led personally by Liza Kimble, beginning with scar integration in Module 6.

MODULE 5

Connection, regulation & the whole body

Students explore deeper aspects of connection, regulation, lymphatic relationships and whole-body awareness. The emphasis begins shifting from simply applying techniques towards developing presence, sensitivity and an understanding of when less can be more.

Theory + practical · Jun 2027 · regional trainers

MODULE 6

Scar integration

Module 6 marks the beginning of the advanced practical intensive personally with Liza Kimble. Students explore the significance of scar tissue and its wider fascial relationships through both human and equine practical work.

Theory (self-study) + practical · Sep–Nov 2027 · Liza Kimble

Level 4

Integration

Modules 7–8

Level 4 completes the advanced intensive personally with Liza Kimble, exploring whole-body relationships throughout the fascial system and closing with the Reconnective Technique and the EFTR® Closing Ceremony.

MODULE 7

Advanced whole-body relationships

Students build on everything learned throughout EFTR®, exploring more advanced relationships within the fascial system and how different areas of the body influence one another. Practical training is completed personally with Liza Kimble as part of the advanced intensive.

Theory (self-study) + practical · Sep–Nov 2027 · Liza Kimble

MODULE 8

Reconnection

The final module brings together the human, horse, nervous system and fascial journey developed throughout EFTR®. Advanced human and equine practical work is completed personally with Liza Kimble, culminating in the Reconnective Technique, integration of the programme and the EFTR® Closing Ceremony.

Theory (self-study) + practical · Sep–Nov 2027 · Liza Kimble

Certification

Final exam

Case studies

Five case studies are submitted per level (5x5). They don't need to be finished before advancing to the next level, but they are required to qualify for final certification.

Anatomy & physiology

Delivered self-paced online, this component is issued during Level 2. It doesn't need to be finished before advancing to Level 3, but is required to qualify for final certification.

Eligibility

Sits after Level 4 — Modules 6, 7, and 8 — once the regional practical (Sweden, UK, or Germany) has been completed.

Lead instructor

Liza Kimble leads all three Level 4 regional practicals, Sep–Nov 2027.

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