ASM Training Program

6-Weekend Seminar Series

ASM Level 1 Certification

Starts January 23-25, 2026

(See below for other dates)

Lydia Knutson DC, Presenter

Life University, Marietta, GA

No CE credits available

This is the last time Dr. Knutson will offer these complete seminars in person! All classes will be video recorded, and thereafter will only be offered in an online learning format.

$450 per weekend

$2400 for 6 weekends

Student rate $99/weekend

To Register: email to fred@lydiancenter.com

(Ask us about remote access possibilities)

Chiropractors speak about the ASM training program
(Video: 4 minutes)
Dr. Knutson’s introductory lecture on Axial Stability Method
(Video: 78 minutes)

3 Certification Levels for ASM

The ASM Training Program is divided into 3 certification levels:

Level 1 certification is the basic structural treatment of whole-body biomechanics (6 modules)

Level 2 certification is more advanced structural treatment, and applications to other systems including the immune and hormone systems (6 modules)

Level 3 certification is the Long Covid protocol and advanced Energy Kinesiology techniques (2 modules)

 

Course Syllabus for ASM Level 1

Module 1 

January 23-25, 2026

Upper Cervical Spine Adjustment, and Intro to Energy Kinesiology

  • The center of balance
  • Cervical biomechanics
  • Sensory Integration
  • Indicator muscle testing
  • Energy Kinesiology techniques

Note:  Module 1 will start with online asynchronous learning materials, and conclude with a 2-day in-person practical training.

 

Module 2 

February 27 – March 1, 2026

The ASM “Foundation”

  • The Serola theory of biomechanics
  • Primary and compensatory SIJ pelvic nutation injury
  • Analysis of compensatory kinetic chain injury
  • Adjustment protocols

 

Module 3

April 3-5, 2023

The ASM “Foundation” – Cranial Component

ASM kinetic chain analysis and adjustment protocol 

  • The pelvic nutation injury cranial involvement
  • Energy kinesiology techniques and cranial adjustment
  • Serola Theory of Human Biomechanics: the kinetic chain
    • muscles of counternutation
    • adjustment protocols

 

Module 4

April 24-26, 2026

ASM kinetic chain analysis and adjustment protocol, continued

Intro to Viscero-Somatic Reflex Patterns

  • The muscles of nutation
  • Posterior sacrum and midline bones

 

Module 5

May 15-17, 2026

The Axial System in Motion

  • The myofascial foundation
  • The etheric foundation
  • Managing the kinetic chain movement system

 

Module 6

June 12-14, 2026

Review and Certification – ASM Level 1

 

Level 2 Certification will be offered in Fall of 2026.

ASM Course Resources

Required Reading  

Lydia Knutson, DC, ASM Course Manual – This detailed, step-by-step instruction manual will be provided on a modular basis, associated with each module of the course, provided to participants  after registration for the 6-module course.

Charles Krebs and Tania O’Neill McGowan, Energetic Kinesiology: Principles and Practice.  (To be purchased by participants online.)

Hugo Tobar, Meridians, Modes and Formats. (Available for purchase from ASM.)

 

Videos

Technique videos – Dr. Knutson will provide multiple brief technique-review videos for enhanced learning. 

 

Optional Textbook

James Oschman, Energy Medicine:  The Scientific Basis, 2nd edition.  (Optional).