

FREE TRAINING FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS & BODYWORKERS
Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body Course Completed
FREE TRAINING FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS & BODYWORKERS
Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body Certificate Completed

And then a client walks in who can't be prone. Or supine. Or neither!
Maybe they're recovering from surgery. Maybe a chronic condition makes certain positions impossible. Maybe they're simply more comfortable on their side, and they need a practitioner who can meet them there without losing any of the clinical depth that makes NCT work so effective.
Most practitioners in that moment improvise. They adapt on the fly, unsure whether their placements are as precise or effective as they'd be on the table in a standard position. The session still happens, but something is lost.
Working primarily with athletes and complex pain cases throughout his career, David found that side-lying didn't just accommodate clients who needed it, it unlocked access to muscle groups that are genuinely harder to reach prone or supine. Combined with active range of motion techniques that invite the client into their own treatment, side-lying became a cornerstone of his practice, not a workaround.
This course is the result of 19 years of specializing this work, and figuring out what provides the best results. It takes everything you already know from NCT and gives it an additional dimension and perspective.

And then a client walks in who can't be prone. Or supine. Or neither!
Maybe they're recovering from surgery. Maybe a chronic condition makes certain positions impossible. Maybe they're simply more comfortable on their side, and they need a practitioner who can meet them there without losing any of the clinical depth that makes NCT work so effective.
Most practitioners in that moment improvise. They adapt on the fly, unsure whether their placements are as precise or effective as they'd be on the table in a standard position. The session still happens, but something is lost.
David Packert spent 19 years figuring out how to lose nothing.
Working primarily with athletes and complex pain cases throughout his career, David found that side-lying didn't just accommodate clients who needed it, it unlocked access to muscle groups that are genuinely harder to reach prone or supine. Combined with active range of motion techniques that invite the client into their own treatment, side-lying became a cornerstone of his practice, not a workaround.
This course is the result of those 19 years. It takes everything you already know from NCT and gives it a complete second dimension.
Apply the full NCT framework from a side-lying position: full body, head to toe
Access muscle groups that are difficult or impossible to reach effectively prone or supine
Incorporate active range of motion techniques that engage clients as active participants in their own treatment and increase the benefits
Adapt your sessions confidently for post-surgical clients, those with chronic pain or limited mobility, and anyone whose body simply works better on their side
See the NCT method through an entirely different instructor lens: same methodology, new perspective, deeper understanding
Lay the groundwork for adapting these techniques to clothed, sports-style work environments
Apply the full NCT framework from a side-lying position: full body, head to toe
Access muscle groups that are difficult or impossible to reach effectively prone or supine
Incorporate active range of motion techniques that engage clients as active participants in their own treatment
Adapt your sessions confidently for post-surgical clients, those with chronic pain or limited mobility, and anyone whose body simply works better on their side
See the NCT method through an entirely different instructor lens: same methodology, new perspective, deeper understanding
Lay the groundwork for adapting these techniques to clothed, sports-style work environments
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You've completed the NCT Practitioner Training (or, at least the Upper Body Certificate,) and want to expand what you can do with that foundation
You regularly work with clients who can't comfortably be prone or supine due to surgery, injury, chronic pain, or positioning preference
You want to access certain muscle groups more effectively than standard positioning allows
You work with athletes or active clients who benefit from active ROM involvement in their sessions
You want to learn from someone who has spent nearly two decades refining this approach with some of the most demanding clients in the field
You want CE credits that deepen your existing NCT skill set rather than introduce something entirely separate
You aren't yet enrolled in the NCT Practitioner Training. This course is built on that foundation and requires at least the Upper Body Certificate as a prerequisite.
You're looking for prenatal or pregnancy massage technique. While side-lying is common in prenatal work, this course does not cover pregnancy-specific applications
You've completed the NCT Practitioner Training and want to expand what you can do with that foundation
You regularly work with clients who can't comfortably be prone or supine due to surgery, injury, chronic pain, or positioning preference
You want to access certain muscle groups more effectively than standard positioning allows
You work with athletes or active clients who benefit from active ROM involvement in their sessions
You want to learn from a practitioner who has spent nearly two decades refining this approach with some of the most demanding clients in the field
You want CE credits that deepen your existing NCT skill set rather than introduce something entirely separate
You haven't yet completed the Upper Body NCT Certificate. This course is built on that foundation and requires it as a prerequisite
You're looking for prenatal or pregnancy massage technique. While side-lying is common in prenatal work, this course does not cover pregnancy-specific applications


David has spent 19 years working with athletes and complex pain cases, and side-lying technique has been central to his practice for most of that time.
What started as a way to better serve clients who needed active involvement in their sessions evolved into a complete methodology: one where positioning becomes a tool for deeper access, more effective technique, and treatments that meet clients exactly where they are physically and clinically.
Today, David works primarily with professional athletes, applying these side-lying techniques in the majority of his sessions. The results speak for themselves, and he's brought that entire system into this course.
As a certified NCT Practitioner who co-created NCT with Gretchen in their clinic, David teaches the same neuromuscular framework you already know, just from an angle you haven't seen it from yet. Practitioners consistently find that learning the NCT method through David's perspective deepens their understanding of the work as a whole.


David has spent 19 years working with athletes and complex pain cases, and side-lying technique has been central to his practice for most of that time.
What started as a way to better serve clients who needed active involvement in their sessions evolved into a complete methodology: one where positioning becomes a tool for deeper access, more effective technique, and treatments that meet clients exactly where they are physically and clinically.
Today, David works primarily with professional athletes, applying these side-lying techniques in the majority of his sessions. The results speak for themselves, and he's brought that entire system into this course.
As a certified NCT Practitioner who co-created NCT with Gretchen in their clinic, David teaches the same neuromuscular framework you already know, just from an angle you haven't seen it from yet. Practitioners consistently find that learning the NCT method through David's perspective deepens their understanding of the work as a whole.
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Theory and reasoning behind side-lying NCT application
Full video demonstrations on various bodies, so you can see how technique adapts across different client presentations
Full-body coverage: every region addressed in NCT, adapted for side-lying
Active range of motion techniques that increase results
Positioning and draping guidance for working effectively and professionally in side-lying
A fresh instructor perspective on NCT methodology that deepens your overall understanding of the framework
7 NCBTMB-approved CE credits upon completion
Lifetime access: revisit anytime your practice evolves


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7 CE CREDITS | LIFETIME ACCESS

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Full online course access
7 NCBTMB CE credits
All lectures + full-body video demonstrations
Lifetime access to all course content
Prerequisite: NCT Practitioner Training Upper Body Certificate
completed before enrolling.
1:1 Zoom call with Gretchen (technique practice or business coaching)
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Full online course access
37 NCBTMB CE credits
All trainings + demos + resources
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"It's an absolute Game Changer!"
~ Jennifer
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"I've been able to use all of this knowledge to make my Massage better!"
~ Andie
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"I Really Do LOVE This Course!"
~ Grace
• practice techniques and troubleshoot your approach
• workshop a case or pattern you’re seeing repeatedly
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7 CE CREDITS | LIFETIME ACCESS

RISK REVERSAL OR GUARANTEE HERE
Full online course access
7 NCBTMB CE credits
All lectures + full-body video demonstrations
Lifetime access to all course content
Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body Certificate Completed before enrolling.
1:1 Zoom call with Gretchen (technique practice or business coaching)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
THE CORE TRANSFORMATION DESCRIBED IN ONE SIMPLE SENTENCE.

RISK REVERSAL OR GUARANTEE HERE
LIMITED TIME ONLY
Full online course access
37 NCBTMB CE credits
All trainings + demos + resources
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"It's an absolute Game Changer!"
~ Jennifer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I've been able to use all of this knowledge to make my Massage better!"
~ Andie
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I Really Do LOVE This Course!"
~ Grace
• practice techniques and troubleshoot your approach
• workshop a case or pattern you’re seeing repeatedly
• or get business coaching to position cupping in your practice
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RISK REVERSAL OR GUARANTEE HERE
LIMITED TIME ONLY
Full online course access
37 NCBTMB CE credits
All trainings + demos + resources
1:1 Zoom call with Gretchen (technique practice or business coaching)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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THE CORE TRANSFORMATION DESCRIBED IN ONE SIMPLE SENTENCE.

RISK REVERSAL OR GUARANTEE HERE
LIMITED TIME ONLY
Full online course access
37 NCBTMB CE credits
All trainings + demos + resources
1:1 Zoom call with Gretchen (technique practice or business coaching)
Choose Your Enrollment Option
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pay in Full — $997
THE CORE TRANSFORMATION DESCRIBED IN ONE SIMPLE SENTENCE.

RISK REVERSAL OR GUARANTEE HERE
LIMITED TIME ONLY
Full online course access
37 NCBTMB CE credits
All trainings + demos + resources
1:1 Zoom call with Gretchen (technique practice or business coaching)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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RISK REVERSAL OR GUARANTEE HERE
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Full online course access
37 NCBTMB CE credits
All trainings + demos + resources
1:1 Zoom call with Gretchen (technique practice or business coaching)
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The Big Questions Practitioners Ask Before They Enroll
“Is this beginner friendly”
Yes. You don’t need to be an expert with cups yet, you need a clear system. We start with foundations and build into practical application.
“Will this work with my current style”
Yes. This is designed to integrate into how you already work — it gives you structure and reasoning, not rigid scripts.
“Is it actually practical”
Very. You’ll see demos and decision-making you can use immediately with real clients.
“Do I get CE credits”
Yes, this course includes 37 NCBTMB-approved CE credits upon completion.
“How long do I have access”
You’ll have ongoing lifetime access so you can revisit the material as you implement.
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It's crucial that, at the very least, you have completed the Upper Body Certificate within the NCT program before beginning this course. NCT Side Lying Skills is built entirely on the NCT framework, and without that foundation the course won't have the context it needs to be effective or safe. If you haven't started the NCT Practitioner Training yet, that's the place to start.
Not at all. That's one application, but it's not the whole story. Side-lying positions give you access to certain muscle groups that are genuinely harder to work effectively in standard positioning. Many practitioners who take this course find they start incorporating side-lying work into sessions with clients who could be prone or supine, simply because the results are better for specific patterns.
No. While side-lying is commonly used in prenatal work, this course does not cover pregnancy-specific applications or considerations. It is focused entirely on the NCT framework adapted for side-lying positioning.
The course teaches unclothed cupping technique, but many of the side-lying and active ROM principles translate well to clothed, sports-style work environments. David's background is heavily athletic, and he speaks to this adaptability throughout the training.
No, and that's one of the most valuable things about it. This is the same NCT methodology you already know, taught by a different practitioner with a different perspective and 19 years of specialized application behind it. Most students find that seeing the NCT framework through David's lens actually deepens their understanding of the core material, not just the side-lying applications.
This course is approved for 7 Home Study CE credits through NCBTMB, and you will receive this certificate upon completion of the final quiz. It is your responsibility to confirm your governing body accepts home study CEs from NCBTMB. This course is not listed on CE Broker or other organizations outside of NCBTMB.
Lifetime. As your practice and client base evolve, you'll find new reasons to come back to this material.

We recommend at the very least ensuring you have completed the Upper Body Certificate within the NCT program before beginning this course. NCT Side Lying Skills is built entirely on the NCT framework, and without that foundation the course won't have the context it needs to be effective or safe. If you haven't completed the NCT Practitioner Training yet, that's the place to start.
Not at all. That's one application, but it's not the whole story. Side-lying positions give you access to certain muscle groups that are genuinely harder to work effectively in standard positioning. Many practitioners who take this course find they start incorporating side-lying work into sessions with clients who could be prone or supine, simply because the results are better for specific patterns.
No. While side-lying is commonly used in prenatal work, this course does not cover pregnancy-specific applications or considerations. It is focused entirely on the NCT framework adapted for side-lying positioning.
The course teaches unclothed cupping technique, but many of the side-lying and active ROM principles translate well to clothed, sports-style work environments. David's background is heavily athletic, and he speaks to this adaptability throughout the training.
No, and that's one of the most valuable things about it. This is the same NCT methodology you already know, taught by a different practitioner with a different perspective and 19 years of specialized application behind it. Most students find that seeing the NCT framework through David's lens actually deepens their understanding of the core material, not just the side-lying applications.
This course is approved for 7 Home Study CE credits through NCBTMB. It is your responsibility to confirm your governing body accepts home study CEs from NCBTMB. This course is not listed on CE Broker or other organizations outside of NCBTMB.
Lifetime. As your practice and client base evolve, you'll find new reasons to come back to this material.

It’s helped me make a name for myself locally as the person you go to when you’re hurting.
- Fawn French

I love the fact that I have lifelong access and can rewatch whenever I need to.
- Sabrina Fisser

It is extremely useful to be able to go back to your videos for a refresher.
- Ewelina Auchter

“I have been cupping for years… but much of my training had no why behind it.”
This course has enhanced [my] scientific understanding.
- Shannon Marie Basco

“This course is really opening my mind and breathing new life into the way I treat my clients.”
It has already changed how I teach cupping therapy to my own students.
- Stephanie Lochmueller

“Your knowledge is impressive and this information has greatly improved my practice.”
- Dana Russell

“My cupping skills are 1000% better and more effective.”
- Diana Villegas

“You didn’t just talk at me or read a script. You taught me.”
Explained how to really understand… what my client was telling me… and the reasons why
- Kerri Bedio

“So complete in every sense of the word.”
I loved the support… and how profound yet simple the information is… to understand the why and how.
- Gladys Soto Robles

Demos were great to watch.
- Debra Wahl

“The detailed content… has significantly improved my ability to educate my clients.”
This knowledge has allowed me to narrow down root causes and work more efficiently.
- Anthony Rodriguez

Whether your client can't be prone, or you simply want to reach muscles that standard positioning doesn't serve, NCT Side Lying Skills gives you the complete system to work with any body, at full clinical depth.
7 NCBTMB-Approved CE Credits | Lifetime Access | $297 Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body Certificate Completed


Whether your client can't be prone, or you simply want to reach muscles that standard positioning doesn't serve, NCT Side Lying Skills gives you the complete system to work with any body, at full clinical depth.
7 NCBTMB-Approved CE Credits
Lifetime Access | $297
Prerequisite: NCT Upper Body Certificate Completed


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