Colorectal-
Manual Assessment
&
Treatment Techniques
(Cr-MATT)
Whole Person, Mind-Body Certification Course
Online Self-Paced
You can take the online course as stand alone any time throughout the year. Be on the look out for upcoming live lab training dates and locations.
Online Self-Paced + Live Lab: October 10th, 2026 Pittsburgh, PA 9a-5p
The Cr-MATT Online Self-Paced Course and Live Lab may be purchased together, or you may register for the online course first and add the Live Lab later.
Completion of the Online Self-Paced Course is required before attending the Live Lab. You do not need to finish the online coursework before registering for the lab, but all online modules must be completed prior to your scheduled lab date.
If you have already purchased and completed the Cr-MATT Online Self-Paced Course and would like to attend only the Live Lab, please email info@essentialpelvichealth.com before registering. We’ll provide the Live Lab-only registration option and confirm space availability.
INSTRUCTED BY
Occupational Therapist
Pelvic Rehab Specialist
How This Course Can Be Taken
This course is an on-line self paced course (pre-recorded lecture, live Q&As, and case studies) with a live lab training day add-on option.
Who Can Take This Course
Agenda
- Overview of intake and interview process and client communication.
- Anatomy of pelvic floor muscles, rectum, and GI system.
- Signs and symptoms to indicate colorectal considerations.
- Assessment and treatment interventions including intrarectal, GI fascial mobilization, breathing and posture strategies, and behavior modifications.
- Documentation & analysis of findings, and development of appropriate treatment protocols as it relates to occupation.
- Development of therapeutic home programs to restore functional independence and QOL.
Remote Site HOST Discounts And FREE Scholarship Opportunities
Please contact me if you are interested in hosting a small remote group. The host will receive a 20% discount for hosting 2-3 participants (in addition to host). A free scholarship will be granted for hosting 4 or more participants. I will also assist in filling host site locations that participants can safely travel within individual state COVID-19 travel advisories.
Special Considerations
Preview of the material incuded
- GI Motility
- Course Manual & Lab Checklists
- Introduction & Learning Objectives
- Intake & Interview
- Outcome Measures, Diaries, & Advanced Testing
- Client Communication
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Perianal & Perineal Assessment
- Lubrication & Entering the Anal Canal
- Intrarectal Position Options
- Intrarectal Assessment
- Intrarectal Treatment Techniques
- Downtraining for Defecation
- Posterior Chain Assessment (exterior)
- Fascial Mobilization of the GI System
- How to Assess Prior to Intrarectal
- Intrarectal Self Massage HEP
- Bowel Health Exercices
- Case Studies
Cancellation Policies
Online refund of 50% after 14 days and less than 10% of the content has been reviewed.
Essential Pelvic Health is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 0000000462. This live course is offered at 1.6 CEUs Beginner- Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge.
