Michael Watson is a certified Anatomy Trains® educator, Anatomy Trains Structural Integration practitioner and esteemed movement specialist. His 23 years’ experience in sports science, Structural Integration, Pilates and Yoga takes him from Bali to Budapest teaching the interconnectedness of movement and health.
Beyond Yoga, Pilates and ATSI teaching certifications, Michael leads advanced training programs, retreats and clinics worldwide. He has worked with athletes with disabilities at the Paralympic level of training and continues to develop ideas that bring an integrated approach to health, movement and wellness. As a certified teacher of Yoga, Pilates, functional anatomy and with a degree in Sports science, Michael brings an in depth awareness to his clients based on a strong understanding of anatomy, the body and its function.
Michael has been a guest speaker at numerous conventions worldwide. Recent notable appearances include: TherapyExpo (2016/17/18/19) British Fascial Symposium (2014), Fit Pro Convention (2014), San Francisco State University (2009)
Course Dates for 2020:
Feb 21-23, Thomas Myers in Bangkok
Feb 28- Mar 1 ATSF Greece
Mar 6-8 Shoulders & Arms, Amsterdam
Mar 12-14 ATSF Singapore
Mar 16-18 Arches & Legs Singapore
Mar 20- 25 Bangkok
Mar 30 - Apr 11 ATSI Part 3.1 Maine USA
Apr 17- 28 Part II Norway
May 1 -3 ATSF Vienna
May 9-10 Head, neck & jaw, Amsterdam
May 12-23 ATSI Part 3.2 Maine USA
May 29-31 Anatomy Trains Teacher Training, Maine USA
June 5-7 ATSF Antwerp
June 16 - 27 ATSI 3.3 Maine USA
June 29 - July 12 ATSI Part I, Amsterdam
Sept 4-6 ATSF Birmingham UK
Sept 11-13 ATSF Amsterdam
Sept 18-20 ATSF Germany
Sept 25-27 ATSF Paris
Oct 2-4 Arches & Legs Amsterdam
Oct 8-10 Fans of the hip Singapore
Oct 12-14 Abdomen, breath & chest Singapore
Oct 16-23 Bangkok, Thailand
Oct 30-Nov 1 ATSF Vienna
Nov 5-15 ATSI Part II Amsterdam
Nov 20-22 ATSF Antwerp
Nov 27-29 Fans of the hip Amsterdam
Dec 3-5 ATSF Singapore
Dec 7-8 Tengsegrity Spine Singapore
Anatomy Trains Structural Integration ATSI (formerly KMI -Kinesis Myofascial Integration)
ATSI springs from the pioneering work of Dr Ida P Rolf, as developed, by Thomas Myers. ATSI consists of a multi-session protocol (usually 12) of deep, slow fascial and myofascial manipulation, coupled with movement re-education. The design of ATSI is to unwind the strain patterns residing in your body’s locomotors system, restoring it to its natural balance, alignment, length and ease. Common strain patterns come about from inefficient movement habits, and our body’s response to poorly designed cars, desks, telephones and airplanes etc. ATSI is designed to unwind this process and reduce structural stress.
Michael currently has active practices in Bermuda, Zurich & Amsterdam. If you would like to be put on the mailing list to receive information about ATSI sessions with Michael then please email info@mindfulintegration.com
Bermuda Mentorship program
Looking to gain knowledge in anatomy and how to apply anatomical principles to movement and manual therapy?
Michael Watson is offering a rare opportunity to study privately with him in his home country of Bermuda, a beautiful island paradise.
Using a mentorship approach to learning, participants will receive private one on one sessions with Michael discussing and learning around the chosen subject of study. These subject areas can be tailored to your own interest field of expertise. Areas of consideration may included improving manual techniques, structural analysis and posture correction through movement, strategy and protocols for working with injuries and functional movement.
Participants will also receive up to 3 private sessions of Structural Bodywork as part of the week long, 7 day program.
Longer programs are available upon request.
Available dates:
Michael’s career experience spans over 20 years. Take advantage of this knowledge and bring your teaching and practice to a new level.
Cost: US$1950 (does not include flight or accommodation)