Foundational Master Series
Whole-body Balance Breath Brain Body WB4™ is an evidence-informed course for clinicians ready to apply gentle, effective alignment strategies to improve posture, breathing, functional movement, and nervous system balance—including the craniofacial complex and TMJs.
This offering introduces the Whole Body Balance™ framework through three integrated Master Classes, combining science, hands-on application, and real-world clinical reasoning. Participants learn to assess and address dysfunctional breathing through a whole-body, brain-based approach; aligning the body from the toes to the nose, spine, and jaw to support optimal breathing, function, sleep, and neurophysiological regulation essential for success.
Developed from real clinical practice.
Whole Body Balance™ is the framework I use to treat infants through adults with airway, breathing, head, neck, jaw, and TMJ-related challenges—including torticollis, head turn preferences, and feeding difficulties in infants.
Why I Created Whole Body Balance™
Whole-body Balance Breath Brain Body WB4™ was created from a simple but powerful clinical truth: breathing is a whole-body function. While many approaches focus primarily on the face, jaw, or airway alone, I consistently found that by treating the whole body nose to toes, including the feet, SI, rib cage, diaphragm, shoulder girdle, neck and cranium…I could achieve better, faster, longer lasting results.
I developed the Whole-body Balance Breath Brain Body WB4™ framework to help clinicians move beyond symptom management and learn how to identify why dysfunction is present. The nervous system is always communicating. When we fight it, we lose. When we learn to understand what it is telling us, and address the underlying drivers and root causes, the body can reorganize in more efficient, resilient ways.
Whole-body Balance Breath Brain Body WB4™ teaches a gentle, brain-based, nose-to-toes approach to breathing and alignment that supports true regulation, improved function, and meaningful clinical change across the lifespan.
Master Class 1: Foundations of Whole Body Balance™
Online | Self-Paced | 6 hours
This science-based and evidence informed Master Class lays the groundwork for the entire course.
Functional anatomy from toes to nose, TMJs and craniofacial structures.
Posture, biomechanics and neurophysiology.
Important research and connections between breathing, and nervous system with posture.
Interrelationships between airway, bite/TMJ, posture, and whole-body function.
Establishes a shared anatomical and scientific language, ensuring a strong foundation.
Master Class 2: Applied Alignment & Integration
Live | In-Person | 15 hours
This immersive, primarily hands-on Master Class focuses on manual assessment, treatment and application including manual cues.
Participants will learn how to:
The emphasis is on practical hands-on clinical skills and customized home programs based on precision assessment and care.
Assess and align the body from toes to TMJs
Identify compensatory patterns and dysfunctions with palpation and movement.
Apply alignment tools and skilled manual techniques that support optimal breathing, postures, movement and rest.
Influence nervous system positively through applied knowledge of anatomy, neurology and reflexes
The emphasis is on practical hands-on clinical skills and customized home programs based on precision assessment and care.
Master Class 3: Clinical Case Integration
Live | Interdisciplinary Discussion | 2 hours
In this capstone Master Class:
Participants present two clinical cases
Cases are discussed collaboratively within an interdisciplinary group
Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, pattern recognition, and integrative strategies
This session bridges theory and practice, deepening understanding through shared perspectives across disciplines.
1. Submit the brief application
2. You’ll you receive an email link in 24-72 hours. If you haven’t received it, check your junk mail or email us at: Connnect@BreatheFunctionThrive.com
3. Pay your tuition. You'll select the location for your in-person Master Class 2: Applied Alignment & Integration. You'll also have the option to pay in full or pick a monthly payment plan.
Tuition & FAQs
Regular Tuition - $2197
>>> Special Beta 2 Tuition savings of $300 on the November 7-8, Orlando course <<<
Payment Options
You'll purchase a bundle based on the location of the 2-day, in-person, hands-on Applied Alignment & Integration.
On a budget? Need extra time? Pay tuition in 4 monthly payments. Email us if you need to explore additional payment options.
Want your whole team or company to trained?
Awesome! We love your enthusiasm!
Email us at connect@refunctionthrive.com for special team & corporate options.
Refunds
100% refunds of course fees are available 60 days before course start date of each module, 50% refunds within 30 days of course start date of each module. However, when emergencies occur, full course fees can be applied to be used toward future Breathe Function Thrive courses and training as approved by the Company.
Who Can Attend & Class Size
This course is designed for whole-body professionals. Licensure information is required in the course application.
Continuing Education & Trained Badge
Following the BETA 2, we'll apply for CEU approval with the Utah APTA
Access to the "Ready-to-go", Whole Body Balance Handouts when they are ready. Whole Body Balance Trained Badge. Listing in Directory (optional).
In-Person, Master Class 2: Precision Manual Skills Locations
You'll choose one of the locations below to complete the 2-day, live session. Additional options will be added as they become available.
Orlando (Maitland), FL, November 7-8, 2026
Instructor: Cynthia Peterson, PT, CSOM, CST, CEAS | Founder, Breathe Function Thrive
Hosted by SuperNova Pediatric Therapy
Course held at PediaBloom
1063 Maitland Center Commons Blvd.
Maitland, FL 32751
Course Address - Will be posted soon.
Cedar Rapids, IA, January 9-10, 2027
Instructors: Lisa Dolphin & Lisa Johannes | Co-Owners ProActive Pediatric Therapy
Hosted by ProActive Pediatric Therapy
Course held at F and M Bank
200 1st St SW #100, Cedar Rapids, IA
Meet Your Instructors
Cynthia Peterson PT, CSOM, CST, CEAS
Founder, Breathe Function Thrive
Cynthia is passionate about helping pros like you get better, faster, longer lasting results by finding and addressing root causes without sacrificing decades of time and spending over a hundred thousand dollars.
Cynthia's the originator & co-author of FAirEST screening tools and a published researcher and co-author of peer-reviewed research. In 2010 she wrote The TMJ Healing Plan.
Cynthia has 35 years experience in "Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy". She taught Neck School & Jaw School in 1990 which included healthy nasal-diaphragmatic breathing with lip seal and tongue-up on the palate, plus jaw function & postures.
She's Certified in Orofacial Myology, Craniosacral Therapy & Integrative & Buteyko Breathing as well as pediatric tools and techniques, and much more.
Cynthia developed this course in honor of the amazing medical professionals that cared for her premature grandson “Finn”.
In 2022 Cynthia was awarded The Breathe Outlook Award for ”Extraordinary contribution to the foundation, research, and development of the FAIREST.org resources for screening patients for sleep and breathing challenges”.
Cynthia has presented nationally and internationally and is a member of many professional organizations.
Special Instructors
for the In-Person, Master Class 2 in Cedar Rapids on January 9-10, 2027
Lisa Dolphin, MS, OTR/L, CLC
Co-Owner ProActive Pediatric Therapy
Lisa has dedicated her 20+ year occupational therapy career exclusively to pediatrics, helping infants, children, and families thrive through early intervention and individualized care. She is passionate about identifying and addressing the root causes of developmental, sensory, feeding, and motor challenges so every child can reach their full potential.
Lisa's advanced training includes Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), MNRI® Reflex Integration, Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Integrated Listening Systems (iLs), and the SOS Feeding Approach. She has extensive experience supporting children with feeding difficulties, developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, and infant development needs.
Lisa loves partnering with families and celebrating each child's progress toward greater confidence, growth, and joy.
Suzie Johannes, MPT, PT, CLC
Co-Owner ProActive Pediatric Therapy
