HFR Head & Face
A holistic approach to the face, skull and fascial system
HFR Head & Face is a 3-day specialist course focused on a comprehensive, holistic approach to the craniofacial system and its deep relationships with the whole body, the nervous system and emotional regulation. The course is an integral part of the Holistic Fascia Release system and introduces participants to advanced, precise and safe work with one of the most sensitive—and at the same time most influential—areas of the body.
Why Head & Face?
The face and skull do not function in isolation. They are directly connected to:
- global fascial tension patterns,
- posture and movement strategies,
- the autonomic nervous system,
- emotional regulation, stress and protective responses.
In HFR Head & Face, we learn to read facial tension as a map of the entire organism and to work in a way that initiates deep reorganisation rather than providing only local relief.
What will you learn during the course?
🔹 Functional anatomy of the face and skull
- – superficial and deep fascial layers
- – relationships between cranial bones, joints and soft tissues
- – connections between the head, neck, rib cage and pelvis
🔹 Palpation and tissue perception of the face
- – developing a precise, refined and subtle touch
- – differentiating structural, neurological and emotional tension
- – working with tissue quality rather than force
🔹 The nervous system and emotions held in the face
- – how stress and trauma manifest in the face and skull
- – the impact of facial work on autonomic regulation
- – safety, presence and attunement in therapeutic contact
🔹 Integrating local work with the global body
- – linking the face with whole-body fascial lines
- – the influence of head and cranial work on posture, breathing and distant tensions
- – creating holistic sessions rather than fragmented techniques
How do we work?
The course is highly practical and experiential:
We do not teach techniques to be mechanically repeated. We teach how to perceive, understand and guide a process, in alignment with the philosophy of Holistic Fascia Release.
Who is this course for?
manual therapists and bodyworkers
practitioners working with the body, movement and nervous system regulation
HFR practitioners wishing to deepen their work with the head and face
anyone seeking conscious, safe and effective facial work that goes far beyond aesthetics
Outcomes of the course
After completing HFR Head & Face, you will:
understand the face as part of a global fascial system
be able to work with cranial and facial tension in a way that is deep yet gentle
recognise the links between emotions, stress and facial structure
bring greater precision, effectiveness and transformational depth into your work
Ready to explore the face and skull?
Join our HFR Head & Face course and discover a holistic approach to craniofacial work.