Step into the future of natural back care and spine health
Founder-led practitioner training in the Buttafly Technique
Join a new generation of practitioners bringing a gentle, pioneering approach to back care. Rooted in clinical experience, embodied practice, a holistic approach to alignment and the body's innate intelligence, the Buttafly Technique opens new possibilities for supporting clients with greater comfort, ease and long-term spine health.
At a glance
- Format: 2 days, in-person, founder-led training (15 hours, small group)
For: Qualified health professionals, including physiotherapists, sports therapists, massage therapists (Level 4+), yoga therapists, certified bodyworkers, and exercise professionals (Level 5+, or Level 4 with relevant hands-on bodywork experience)
- Recognition: CIMSPA-endorsed, 10 CPD points
Investment: £795 including all resources and support
- Assessment: Pre-course quiz, full participation, post-course quiz, 28-day self-practice and reflection, 10 case studies submitted within 3 months
- Certification: Certificate of attendance awarded at the end of the training. Practitioner certification awarded following successful completion and review of all post-course requirements
- Scope: Enables you to deliver the Buttafly Technique in person, one-to-one with clients. It does not qualify you to teach it in groups or facilitate it online
How to apply: Complete the application form below
What's included
Practitioner Training Manual
Full resource pack including case study templates, intake and follow-up forms, red flag checklists, and language and communication guides
- Standard Buttafly (RRP £49.99), the model used for the Buttafly Technique
Professionally recorded meditation to accompany the Buttafly Technique for self-care
Post-course virtual support session for Q&A, troubleshooting, and guidance on supporting clients to self-set up
- Ongoing community support and resources updates
- Practitioner listing on www.theButtafly.com upon certification (value: £120 per year)
Why train in the Buttafly Technique?
- Expand your professional toolkit with a gentle evidence-based approach to natural back care and spine health
- Bring a holistic understanding of posture and natural alignment into your client work
- Empowers practitioners to facilitate natural, effortless postural realignment
- Learn a practical method that taps into the body’s natural intelligence and complements movement-based and bodywork practice
- Support clients to achieve ease, confidence and resilience through an embodied approach
- Open new possibilities in the way you work with posture, pain, and well-being
- Experience the Buttafly Technique as a powerful form of self-care in your own body
What you’ll learn
Day 1: Foundations and guided practice
Understanding the principles of natural back care and spine health
The Buttafly Technique: theory and evidence
- Guided practice for personal use and self-care
Client assessment, set-up and observation
Planning for safe practice
Day 2: Applications and integration
Real-world scenarios and fine-tuning
Integrating the Buttafly Technique into your professional practice
Q&A and peer learning
Practical skills assessment
- Guidance on practitioner case studies and post-course requirements
What practitioners say:
The training with Loulou was time well spent in many ways. We learned not just about the Buttafly products, but from Loulou’s experience as a bodyworker, physiotherapist, healing practitioner, and yoga teacher. The days flew by, and I am looking forward to doing more.
Neil Baird
Yoga Therapist
I love introducing my clients to the Buttafly. It’s made a real difference for so many - improving posture, relieving pain, and empowering them to trust their body’s wisdom. Having a simple, adaptable tool for home use is life-changing for my clients. Thank you, Loulou, for making such a difference!
Michelle Needham
Holistic and Beauty Therapist
I attended a two-day class with Loulou on how to best use the Buttafly for therapeutic purposes and in yoga class. I found her to be very informative and passionate about the use of Buttafly Effect and its ability to help people.
I’ve gone on to use it successfully with patients suffering from low back pain and specifically coccydynia. Our lessons were on Zoom and I found her teaching to be clear and the two days were paced beautifully.
Eleni Vrahimis
Physiotherapist
I’ve used the Buttafly Technique to help clients with pelvic alignment and back pain, often seeing great results from the first treatment. I use it myself daily and have noticed a big improvement in my own posture. Thank you, Loulou, for creating the Buttafly.
Naeema Patas
Mizan Practitioner
Why I created the Buttafly Technique
After a rollerblading accident and a decade of chronic back pain, my healing journey led me to develop the Buttafly Technique. This programme is the culmination of my personal and professional experience as a physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and health coach. I am committed to empowering others with a holistic and natural approach to back care and spine health.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re interested in becoming a certified practitioner of the Buttafly Technique, please fill in the application form below. Alternatively, if you have any questions and would like help deciding if this pathway is the right fit for you, please email me.
The Buttafly Technique Professional Certification Application
The body has a deep intelligence and the capacity to bring itself back into balance. That said, we rarely, if at all, consider how this applies to the spine and posture. But it does, and the Buttafly Technique harnesses it beautifully.
— Loulou James, MCSP
Founder, the Buttafly and the Buttafly Technique