One Certification. One City. One Unforgettable Journey
Enroll in the Full COMT
Series in NYC
One weekend a month, Sept 2025–May 2026, train under expert instructor Val Coolman, DsCPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, and earn your Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy without leaving New York. Secure your spot in all six courses plus the final exam with one registration.
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Your Instructor
Valerie Coolman, DsCPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
"Manual Therapy isn't just about using your hands"
"It’s about thinking critically, moving with intention, and making meaningful change in your patient’s life. I’m thrilled to bring the full COMT series to NYC and I can’t wait to guide you through a journey that will challenge your thinking, sharpen your skills, and transform your practice."
NYC COMT Series Calendar
Below you’ll find the complete schedule for the NYC COMT Series, including all six courses and the final exam. By registering for the full series now, you’ll lock in your seat for every weekend — no need to worry about availability or piecemeal signups. All courses are scheduled on Sunday and Monday to accommodate clinicians who observe the Shabbat (Saturday Sabbath) - part of our ongoing commitment to making high-quality manual therapy education more accessible to diverse communities.
Whether you're planning ahead or ready to go all in, this is your opportunity to earn your COMT certification right here in New York City - without compromises.
COMT-1 Lumbar Gateway To Musculoskeletal Therapy
Time & Location:
Sept 14-15, 2025 | Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM & Monday, 8:00 AM - 12 PM
Symbio Physical Therapy, 25 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Course Description
Course Number: PTH 841
Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s
Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours
Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for Gateway Lumbar and Gateway Cervical together=42 hours
Overview: This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis through formulating illness scripts based upon a thorough subjective history and a hands-on musculoskeletal assessment of the lumbar spine. This course is designed to equip the clinician with the proper subjective and objective evaluation to determine the appropriateness of physical therapy, recognize the need for a referral for signs and symptoms of serious pathology and generate a provisional differential diagnosis of lumbar spinal dysfunction. Pain science, including acute and chronic nociceptive mechanisms are discussed and applied through clinical scenarios. Furthermore, intervention techniques and management of common spinal pathologies are demonstrated, including soft tissue techniques and joint articulation techniques. Neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises are introduced to reinforce each manual treatment. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
COMT-2 Cervical Gateway To Musculoskeletal Therapy
Time & Location:
Oct 12-13, 2025 | Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM & Monday, 8:00 AM - 12 PM
Symbio Physical Therapy, 25 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Course Description
Course Number: PTH 841
Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s
Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours
Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for Gateway Lumbar and Gateway Cervical together=42 hours
Overview: This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis through formulating illness scripts based upon a thorough subjective history and a hands-on musculoskeletal assessment of the lumbar and cervical spines. This course is designed to equip the clinician with the proper subjective and objective evaluation to determine the appropriateness of physical therapy, recognize the need for a referral for signs and symptoms of serious pathology and generate a provisional differential diagnosis of lumbar and cervical spinal dysfunction. Pain science, including acute and chronic nociceptive mechanisms are discussed and applied through clinical scenarios. Furthermore, intervention techniques and management of common spinal pathologies are demonstrated, including soft tissue techniques and joint articulation techniques. Neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises are introduced to reinforce each manual treatment. Dr. James Cyriax principles are presented, including the application of the selective tissue tensioning examination. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
COMT-3 Upper Extremity Evaluation And Management
Time & Location:
Oct 26-27, 2025 | Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM & Monday, 8:00 AM - 12 PM
Symbio Physical Therapy, 25 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Course Description
Course Number: PTH 842
Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s
Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours
Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for both Upper Extremity Assessment, Management & Manipulation and Cervico-Thoracic Spine Assessment and Management together
Overview: This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a hands-on musculoskeletal assessment of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, while focusing heavily on biomechanics, introduced by Michael MacConnail and functional anatomy. Based on the recognition of signs and symptoms of upper extremity pathology, the participant will formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology, which may mimic upper extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management including joint articulation stability and mobility techniques, including manipulation, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
COMT-4 Cervico-Thoracic Evaluation And Management
Time & Location:
Nov 16-17, 2025 | Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM & Monday, 8:00 AM - 12 PM
Symbio Physical Therapy, 25 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Course Description
Course Number: PTH 842
Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s
Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours
Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for both Upper Extremity Assessment, Management & Manipulation and Cervico-Thoracic Spine Assessment and Management together.
Overview: This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment and examination skills of the lower thoracic and cervical spines utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. This course analyzes the importance of safely assessing and treating the cervical and thoracic spine by discussing various clinical scenarios which require immediate clinical reasoning and differential diagnostic skills, in order to act efficiently. This course will solidify the importance of a thorough subjective examination and specific objective assessment in order for the participant to formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills of the cervical and upper thoracic spine utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management including joint articulation stability and mobility techniques, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
COMT-5 Lumbo-Pelvic Evaluation And Management
Time & Location:
Dec 14-15, 2025 | Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM & Monday, 8:00 AM - 12 PM
Symbio Physical Therapy, 25 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Course Description
Course Number: PTH 843
Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s
Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours
Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for both Lower Extremity Assessment, Management & Manipulation and Lumbar Spine Assessment and Management together.
Overview: This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment and examination skills of the lower thoracic and lumbar spines utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. This course will solidify the importance of a thorough subjective examination and specific objective assessment in order for the participant to formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills of the lumbar and lower thoracic spine utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management. The course will introduce lumbar spine locking techniques in order to navigate complex lumbar pathologies. This course will demonstrate specific lumbopelvic stabilization and graded mobilization techniques, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
COMT-6 Lower Extremity Evaluation And Management
Time & Location:
Feb 15-16, 2026 | Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM & Monday, 8:00 AM - 12 PM
Symbio Physical Therapy, 25 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Course Description
Course Number: PTH 843
Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s
Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours
Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for both Lower Extremity Assessment, Management & Manipulation and Lumbar Spine Assessment and Management together.
Overview: This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment and examination skills of the hip, knee, ankle and subtalar joint utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. Based on the recognition of signs and symptoms of lower extremity pathology, the participant will formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology, which may mimic lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management including joint articulation stability and mobility techniques, including manipulation, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may arise requiring you to cancel your registration for an upcoming course. Please review our cancellation policy below for information on refunds and options available based on the timing of your cancellation.
Full Refund:
A full refund will be provided for written cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the course start date.
Course Fee Transfer:
Written cancellations received 15-30 days prior to the course start date will allow the registrant to apply the course fee to a future course within the next 18 months.
50% Refund:
Cancellations received within 7 to 14 days of the course start date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation Process: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Please send your cancellation request to info@aspireomt.com with the subject line "Course Cancellation - [Your Full Name]." Include registration details and the reason for cancellation in the email. We appreciate your understanding of our cancellation policy, and we encourage you to reach out to info@aspireomt.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you!
COMT - Exam
Time & Location:
May 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Symbio Physical Therapy, 25 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Course Description
Review: Online
Course Number: PTH 845
Credits / CEU's: 0 Credits
Format: 1 review day prior to 1 day on-site
Description: This oral practical examination allows the participant to demonstrate proficiency in clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis, including properly screening for serious pathology. Testing content will include assessment and management techniques including: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac scanning examinations, Cyriax’s STTT principles, localized spinal stability testing and appropriately graded mobilizations followed by neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercise techniques for all spinal involvement. Additionally, surface anatomy and deep friction massage techniques to localized structures may be assessed, as well as peripheral joint stability and specific graded mobilizations and manipulations followed with the proper instruction of neuromuscular and therapeutic exercise prescription.
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