Shift 3D Method - Level 1
Shift The Spine: Head to Tailbone
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Shift 3D Method Workshop - Level 1
Shift the Spine: Head to Tailbone
October 10-11, 2025
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Minneapolis, MN October 10-11, 2025
Shift 3D Method - Level 1
Shift The Spine: Head to Tailbone
2 Day Workshop
Instructor: Tammy Shaw-Sykes
Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors
Transform Your Practice with Shift 3D Methodā¢
Unlock advanced techniques to empower your clients and achieve lasting results in pain relief and posture alignment.Ā
This immersive workshop will elevate your practice with the tools and knowledge to revolutionize client care.Ā Ā
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Get Certified in the Shift 3D Methodā¢ Level 1 in just 1 impactful weekend.Ā Ā
Hours: 8:00 Setup Day 1; 9am Start – 6pm End 1 Hour Lunch and Breaks
Level: Beginning – IntermediateĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā
What it Shift 3D Method?
This Shift 3D Method is a unique subtle approach to bodywork
created by Tammy Shaw-Sykes listed below.
This holistic method addresses not just physical, but also mental and lifestyle aspects of well-being and empowering clients to make long-lasting structural changes to the body.Ā
Directed Breathing
With You
You will learn to guide the diaphragm to neurologically reprogram the brain, calm the central nervous system, and reduce pain. This practice also improves posture and activates deep inner core and spinal muscles.
Dynamic Brain to
Muscle Activation
Engages the brain and breathwork to enhance muscle, joint movement, nerve reactions while testing and activating, creating faster pain relief and stabilizing muscles for retirees, desk workers to improving sports performance.
Daily Habit
Re-Education
Consistent daily habits and targeting muscle re-education retrains the body for lasting postural change. We take time to educate our clients for their stronger more resilient body for years to come.
What is the Shift 3D Methodā¢?
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The Shift 3D Methodā¢ is a holistic approach blending massage therapy, yoga, bodyweight training, and movement techniques. Developed by Tammy Shaw-Sykes, this method targets pain relief, postural correction, and improved functional movement, offering fast, long-lasting results for clients.
Results in just ONE 75 minute session.
Learn advanced techniques in directed breathing, dynamic brain-to-muscle interaction, and daily habit re-education to empower your practice and transform client outcomes. This is an intimate, hands-on workshop you do not want to miss. Space is limited, so reserve your place today.
Elevate your Expertise with the Shift 3D Methodā¢ Workshop
Enhance your outcomes and surpass traditional bodywork techniques with advanced methods designed to achieve remarkable results, even for clients with chronic conditions!
Take your skills to the next level — boost referrals, and empower your clients to experience unprecedented pain relief and postural alignment. The Shift 3D Methodā¢ offers subtle, gentle yet intense movements that not only conserve your body, but also engage your clients’ nervous system, reducing muscle memory recall for long-lasting results.
This 2-day hands-on workshop will transform your practice, providing essential skills to advance your massage techniques.
By the end of Shift 3D Method Level 1, you will be able to:
Apply clinical reasoning to identify primary drivers of postural and movement imbalance.
Capture and analyze posture photos (front/side/back) to quantify asymmetries and track change.
Perform head-to-toe alignment and movement screens to map compensation patterns.
Differentiate fascia, muscle, and nerve contributions to common pain presentations.
Use Directed Breathing to activate the inner core and down-regulate threat.
Coach Dynamic Brain-to-Muscle interaction to restore efficient neuromuscular recruitment.
Integrate Daily Habit Re-education to sustain pain relief between sessions.
Perform myofascial release with accurate palpation for key regions safely and effectively.
Apply joint and soft-tissue decompression techniques to reduce load on irritated structures.
Deliver a focused spine routine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral) to mobilize and align.
Build adherence and retention via clear plans, progress photos, and home practice.
Document findings and outcomes to support referrals, communication, and continuity.
Gain expertise in addressing:Ā
- Facet joint syndrome
- Nerve Impingements
- Cervical spine restrictions
- Greater trochanter bursitis
- Radial and ulnar nerve pain
- Back spasms
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Piriformis issues
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Forward Head PostureĀ
- Migraines
Shift 3D Method
About Tammy Shaw-Sykes, MMT, Pain Relief and Posture Specialist
My pain journey began over 20 years ago. Four years later, a massage therapist uncovered the root of my paināsomething doctors had missed while prescribing meds that only masked it. After countless tests and consultations with other health professionals offered no hope or relief, I decided to take matters into my own hands. This led me to pursue a career in massage therapy in 2009, which quickly expanded into corrective exercise, yoga, and personal training.
By 2012, I had earned two degrees in Clinical Massage Therapy and Sports & Exercise Science, as well as a certification as a Yoga Instructor. Shortly after, I founded Shift Fitness & Massageāa safe, welcoming space for ānon-gymā people to explore movement through yoga therapy, dance, and more. I became one of the first in Minnesota to achieve Master of Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy (MMT), specializing in complex body issues. I further advanced my skills at the American Posture Institute, earning the title of Master Posture Practitioner. I continue to study for the benefits of my clients and have 30+ additional certifications including Health Coaching and Menopause Specialist
Through these experiencesāand learning from clients with complex conditions like scoliosis, nerve impingements, and severe spinal issuesāI developed the Shift 3D Methodā¢. This unique approach combines breathwork and massage to realign the spine, engage the brain, and calm the nervous system, breaking the pain cycle faster and delivering lasting results. All this with empower the clients to work with us so we save our bodies without the traditional massage therapist injuries.
Now, Iām ready to share these techniques and help others transform their lives and the lives of their clients.
The Shift 3D Methodā¢ has given safe quick great results from ages 9-88 including college football players as well as complex spinal issues.
Ready to revolutionize your practice and empower your clients to overcome pain and reclaim their lives?
Our aim is to elevate your expertise, enhance your outcomes, and cultivate your practice to surpass conventional expectations set by traditional bodywork training. Anticipate remarkable results, even with enduring chronic conditions!Ā
Elevate your abilities, boost referrals, and empower your clients to reach unprecedented levels of health with the Shift 3D Methodā¢
Clinical reasoning is essential in advancing your massage skills to the next level. Learn the importance of clinical reasoning and how to integrate this approach into your practice to better assess and treat neck and back pain for more effective treatment outcomes.
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