Easy anatomy online course
Vital information that every therapist should know! Learn the function and anatomy of each system, corresponding diseases and disorders, & examples of bodywork techniques that affect each system. Journey through the skeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous and muscular systems. Hundreds of images and animations to make learning easy and fun! Easy Anatomy Online is a practical, foundational course designed to help massage therapists and bodywork professionals understand human anatomy in a clear, usable way.
Course Overview
This online class blends concise explanations, dynamic visuals, and simple, memorable frameworks to make anatomy accessible and relevant. The first part of the class focuses on each body system, and common pathologies related to that system. Then we cover some basic muscles in the face, shoulder, hip and back. The last section the instructor goes through each bone and muscle in detailed using our 3d model of the body, explaining and discussing various muscles and their function.
What You Will Learn
- Covers the following conditions: Fractures, Osteoporosis, Spondylosis, Shin splints, Postural deviations, Hypertension, Varicose veins, Diabetes mellitus, Heart attack, Hematoma, Swollen glands, Fever, Edema, Lymphangitis, Chronic fatigue, Hodgkin’s, AIDS, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Peripheral neuropathy, Encephalitis, Spinal cord injuries, Stroke, Headaches, Strain, Trigger points, Fibromyalgia, Muscle cramps, Frozen shoulder, Subacromial fibrositis, Adhesive capsulitis, Supraspinatus tendonitis.
- The location of over 30 bones, the name, action and location of over 50 muscles and defines over 20 specific body system structures. Foundational anatomy terminology and structural concepts
Course Details & Learning Materials
- Format: On-demand online video lessons with integrated visuals and demonstrations
- Instruction: Clear and concise teaching designed for application in bodywork practice
- Content: Functional anatomy of major skeletal and muscular systems
- Skill Level: Suitable for licensed massage therapists, bodywork professionals, and students
- Lessons: Sequential modules covering anatomy region by region
- Access: Unlimited lifetime access after enrollment
- Certificate: Downloadable certificate of completion provided
Who This Course Is For
This class is ideal for massage therapists, bodywork clinicians, and students who want a foundational yet practical understanding of anatomy that directly supports manual therapy work. It is especially useful for practitioners who find traditional anatomy intimidating or abstract and prefer an applied, movement-based approach that ties structural knowledge to real hands-on context. Therapists who want greater confidence in assessment, palpation, and technique selection will find this content immediately useful in clinical settings.
Meet your Instructor:
Sean Riehl is the founder of Real Bodywork and a leading expert in massage therapy and bodywork education. A pioneer in clinical instruction, Sean began teaching massage in 1991, and has authored numerous textbooks and produced over 30 instructional videos used by massage schools and practitioners worldwide.
Beyond his clinical and educational work, Sean has been a driving force in the wellness industry’s growth. In 2022, he was a founding member of iFlex Stretch Studios, a premier assisted stretching franchise. Following the acquisition of iFlex by the founders of StretchLab in late 2024, Sean served as the Vice President of Training through 2025. In this role, he worked closely with the executive team to elevate training standards and curriculum for hundreds of practitioners before retiring from the position at the end of the year to focus on his educational legacy.
Lessons
Skeletal system
This lesson covers the anatomy of the skeletal system, the names of the bones, the composition of bones and the various types of joints. The conditions covered include fractures, osteoporosis, spondylosis, shin splints and postural deviations.
Lymphatic system
This lesson covers the anatomy of the lymph vessels, lymphatomes, drainage patterns, function and location of lymph nodes. Conditions covered are the common cold, lymphangitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, HIV. Some basic lymphatic drainage strokes are also demonstrated.
Circulatory system
This lesson covers the function of the heart, capillaries, arteries and veins. The conditions covered are varicose veins, diabetes mellitus, heart attack and hematoma.
Nervous system
This lesson covers the differences between the somatic and autonomic nervous system. Conditions covered are multiple sclerosis, parkinson’s, peripheral neuropathy and stroke. Also covered are basic massage techniques for the nervous system.
Muscular system
This 24 minute lesson covers the various types of muscles, how muscles interact with the nervous system (golgi tendon organs and spindle cells), and how to use these principles in a bodywork session. Also covered are the names of the main muscles along with the movements of each joint. Conditions covered are strain, sprain, trigger points, pain-spasm-pain cycle, fibromyalgia, cramps (and how to relieve them), plus some basic massage techniques.
Spine muscles – brief
This short lesson covers the difference between the axial and appendicular skeletal system, and the muscles that control the spine.
Shoulder muscles – brief
This short lesson covers the muscles of the shoulder, including the scapula movers and the rotator cuff muscles.
Hip muscles – brief
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This short lesson covers the anatomy of the hip, and the muscles that attach to it and move the femur.
Face muscles – brief
This lesson covers the muscles of the face and jaw.
Spinal muscles
This lesson cover in-depth the anatomy of the vertebrae, the movements of each segment, and the muscles that move the spine. This includes the quadratus lumborum, longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis, interspinalis, intertransversarii, multifidus, rotators, psoas, iliacus, rectus abdominis, and many others.
Neck muscles
This lesson covers the muscles of the neck, and the anatomy and function of the cervical vertebrae. Some of the muscles included are the sternocleidomastoid, levator scapula, infra-hyoids, semispinalis captious, splinius capitis, splinius cervicis, scalenes and others.
Elbow muscles
This lesson covers the muscles that move the elbow joint. This includes the brachialis, biceps brachia, triceps, anconeus, brachioradialis, and others.
Hip muscles
This lesson covers the bones and muscles of the hip. Muscles covered include the psoas, iliacus, gluteus medium, minimus, gluteus maximus, piriformis, obturator externes and interns, gemellus superior and inferior, quadratus femoris, rectus femoris amongst others.
Knee muscles
This lesson covers the function of the knee joint and the anatomy of the femur, tibia and fibula along with the various ligaments including the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, the posterior cruciate and the anterior cruciate ligaments. Muscles include the vastus medialis, lateralis and intermedius, along with the rectus femoris, semimembranosus, semitendonosus, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius and others.
Ankle muscles
This lesson covers the bones and function of the ankle joint. Muscles covered include the peroneus longus, peroneus brevis, tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior, extensor hallucis longus, gastrocnemius, soleus and others.