What Is Coaching The Body®

The Most Advanced Neuromuscular System for Pain Resolution

Doug Ringwald performing bodywork for shoulder pain relief using vibration

The Science Behind Coaching The Body®

Coaching The Body® (CTB) is a neuromuscular-based system for resolving pain by targeting its true origin: dysfunctional muscle and movement patterns—rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

Grounded in current research across multiple disciplines, CTB integrates:

Pain neuroscience
Advanced myofascial trigger point therapy
Functional anatomy
Movement science and neuroplasticity

Unlike most therapies, CTB does not assume that pain originates where it is felt. Instead, it uses movement-based assessment and trigger point palpation to locate referred sources of pain—often in muscles far removed from the pain experience site.

Why Standard Treatments Miss the Mark

If you’ve tried massage, chiropractic, or physical therapy and still struggle with pain, you’re not alone.

Most treatments target the area that hurts—but research shows that up to 85% of pain is not from "injury" but referred from myofascial trigger points: small areas of metabolic stagnation in muscles that send pain to other regions of the body.

These referral patterns are often mistaken for joint damage, tendonitis, or nerve impingement—leading to ineffective or unnecessary treatment.

Coaching The Body® identifies and treats these hidden sources of pain through a precise mapping of trigger point referral systems and muscle function relationships.

Using advanced, non-invasive methods—including neurological distraction, compression, vibration, and mobilization—we help the nervous system release protective muscle guarding and restore pain-free movement.

Doug Ringwald treating a female client's shoulder pain with bodywork in Aurora, CO

Why Coaching The Body® Stands Apart

Treats the Source, Not the Symptom

Most pain is referred from overworked muscles–not where it shows up. CTB pinpoints the real culprits.

Goes Beyond Massage

CTB isn’t massage—it’s Massage Plus: a system that builds on the useful elements of therapeutic massage and takes them further using movement science, trigger point therapy, and neuromuscular retraining.

Empowers You

We teach you how to treat yourself and prevent issues from returning–no dependency on endless sessions.

What to Expect During a Session

A CTB session blends clinical assessment, hands-on treatment, and neuromuscular retraining. You stay fully clothed and are actively involved in the process.

Typical session elements include:

Movement-based assessment to identify muscular dysfunction
Precision trigger point therapy using compression and vibration
Muscle activation and release techniques (MET, reciprocal inhibition)
Thai bodywork and passive/active mobilization
Functional movement retraining
Self-treatment coaching for lasting change

CTB is interactive, educational, and focused on lasting results -- not just short-term relief.

Techniques Integrated in CTB

CTB draws from and expands on several well-established modalities:

Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Neuromuscular Therapy
Deep Tissue Compression
Thai Bodywork
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
PNF Stretching + Vibration
Functional Movement Coaching
Pain Neuroscience Education
Self Myofascial Release Techniques

Who Benefits from Coaching The Body®

CTB is effective for:

Individuals with chronic or recurring pain
Active people with sports or training-related issues
Desk workers with postural pain
Those who’ve tried other methods without success
Massage, movement, and fitness professionals seeking advanced training

Doug Ringwald performing CTB bodywork with movement and compression

The Overlooked Cause of Most Pain

Research shows that up to 85% of pain complaints are referred from myofascial trigger points rather than stemming from structural injury. These points often mimic:

Tendon inflammation
Joint degeneration
Nerve impingement

…but they typically don’t respond to conventional treatments. CTB systematically identifies these referral patterns and treats them using proven techniques.