Sharing the Buttafly Technique with care, integrity, and impact
My commitment to safe, empowering practices
When considering how to share the Buttafly Technique, I’ve always been guided by a deep sense of responsibility - not just to help as many people as possible, but to do so with the utmost care, integrity, and effectiveness.
The question that sits at the heart of my approach is simple:
How can I ensure that when I go to help others, I do so as effectively as possible and avoid inadvertently causing harm?
The Buttafly Technique is a gentle, powerful practice that can invite deep physical and emotional release. Its mechanics are simple, but the experience can be profound, sometimes bringing up unexpected sensations or emotions. That’s why I made the conscious decision not to teach the technique in large groups or to delegate its instruction to yoga teachers for open classes.
This approach is rooted in two core principles:
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Effectiveness requires individual attention:
The Buttafly Technique is most effective when practised in an environment where each participant feels safe, seen, and supported. This level of care is best achieved in small groups or one-to-one settings, allowing space for each person’s unique experience. -
“Do No Harm” means respecting the depth of the practice
Even well-intentioned help can sometimes cause harm if not delivered with the right preparation and sensitivity. The Buttafly Technique is more than a physical adjustment - it’s an invitation to listen to the body’s wisdom, which can bring up vulnerable feelings or memories. Not all yoga teachers, even with the best intentions, are prepared to hold space for this kind of deep process.
The distinction: Teaching the Buttafly Technique vs facilitating self-practice
Whether you're a yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, or non-therapist wishing to support your students, or a health professional seeking to deliver the Buttafly Technique as a therapeutic intervention, I've created clear pathways to suit your background and scope of practice.
Each route is designed to optimise your unique strengths and comfort, ensuring you can share the value of the Buttafly Technique confidently and safely. Below, you’ll find guidance tailored for both facilitators and health professionals, so you can choose the approach that best aligns with your experience and professional boundaries.
- Who can teach it and offer the Buttafly Technique therapeutically?
Qualified therapists and healthcare professionals who have completed the Buttafly Technique Professional Certification. - Who can learn for personal use and become a facilitator?
Yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, and registered exercise professionals who have completed the Buttafly Technique Facilitator Programme.
Next steps
If you’re a therapist, healthcare professional, or certified body worker interested in delivering the Buttafly Technique as a therapeutic intervention, I invite you to join the Buttafly Technique Professional Certification. This comprehensive training covers assessment, adaptation, and delivery of the Technique for a wide range of clients and clinical settings.
For yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, and non-therapists who wish to integrate the Buttafly Technique safely and confidently, I offer the Buttafly Technique Facilitator Programme.
Designer of the Buttafly • Spinal Health Specialist • Retd. Physiotherapist • Yoga Teacher • Health Coach
"The Buttafly Technique has proven more consistently effective than any traditional method I used in my 30-year career as a physio. It has challenged everything I thought I knew about the spine and the body to the extent that I've moved beyond viewing back pain through a purely mechanical lens. Through my pioneering technique, I help people achieve lasting pain relief and return to living a full life.”
— Loulou James, MCSP
Spinal Health Specialist and the designer of the Buttafly
Frequently asked questions
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
Spinal Health Specialist and the designer of the Buttafly
Hear what our customers have to say
“The Buttafly has been a life-changer. I’ve had chronic back pain and sciatica for almost 30 years now. I’ve been to physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths – all have helped in their own but nothing has really resolved the problem. But I’ve recently discovered the Buttafly and it’s been an absolute revelation to me.”
David, a retired psychologist, came with a history of back pain and sciatica. Six weeks earlier, he had spinal surgery (discectomy) initially with a positive outcome. After a long drive, his sciatica recurred, and he turned to the Buttafly Technique.
Ashton, a newly-graduated Sports Science suffers from back pain and sciatica. Hear how the Buttafly Technique has helped her manage her symptoms.
Yoga and Pilates Teacher Tracey Mellor is “blown away” when trying the Buttafly Technique for the first time.