Rewire how you see, assess, and support postural control.
The Targeted Learning Track is a 6-month course from Optimi that gives you the lens, language, and logic to move beyond talking about “weak core” to addressing exactly which postural segment, which support, and which next step will unlock real progress.
Join the founders of SATCo and Targeted Training and integrate the evidence base with clinical application for outcomes that literally change the core.
SATCo shows you where control stops, where to support, and what that means for walking, bracing, and even spinal deformity risk."
Dr. Andrew Roberts, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
The Core Principle
I used to think postural control was about “core strength.”
Now I know: it’s about segmental control in Neutral Vertical Posture.
SATCo and Targeted Training don’t just give you new tools — they give you a new lens. One that shifts you from asking “How strong is this child’s trunk?” to “Which segments are actually under control, in NVP, against gravity?”
And with that lens, everything changes.
You stop chasing global tone and start creating conditions for precise, repeatable control. You stop tossing kids into unsupported sitting or standing and hoping for the best — and instead, provide the exact support they need, just below the uncontrolled segment, in the right posture, with the right load and task.
Because real learning happens when you manage degrees of freedom, not remove them.
This isn’t about guesses or gut feels anymore. It’s about using a defensible, repeatable framework — one that lets you assess, align, intervene, and explain every step with confidence.
In the Foundation Module (which you can access free), we walk through this in detail - what NVP really looks like, how to spot segmental control, and how to start using it in your everyday assessments.
What if post-grad learning was actually füN
The truth is… there are a dozen ways to “learn more” about postural control and neuromotor intervention.
You've probably
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Dug into academic articles only to find they’re packed with theory, but light on clinical nuance and real-world application.
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Signed up for clinical courses and found either rehashing the academic literature but light on application, OR full of techniques but lacking the biomechanical and neurodevelopmental principles that actually help you problem-solve with complex kids.
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Scrolled Insta, TikTok, or YouTube and gotten the catchy sound bites, but none of the depth.
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Bought the books, but between your caseload and life, when’s the last time you had hours to digest a textbook… and then figure out how to apply it?
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Tried self-paced online courses only to find they’re missing accountability, diverse perspectives, and a chance to check back in when real-life clinical questions pop up.
We’ve been there!
That’s why this course was designed differently.
Get the depth and the clarity, the theory and the hands-on thinking, alongside two of the best minds in the field.
If you'd love to
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Talk about postural control with precision and confidence — and finally feel grounded when explaining your choices to teams, parents, and funders?
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Know exactly what the next best step is for every child — and stop spinning your wheels with “maybe this will help” strategies?
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Connect the dots between biomechanics and clinical reasoning — so your choices around orthotics, hand function, postural support, and gait aren’t just intuitive…they’re defendable?
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Do less for your kids - and expect more from them - by dialing in the right support, the right task, and the right intensity?
All without abandoning your current clinical approach or adding yet another vague “course you’ll never finish” to your list?
Then you're in the right place!
Our
Story
Penny Butler, Physiotherapist
Richard Major, Engineer
Mindy Silva, Physiotherapist
A long, long time ago...
It’s not often in our world of pediatric physical therapy that we see research with definitively positive outcomes - and even rarer to see clinical wisdom spark a global wave of academic innovation.
I first heard about Penny Butler’s work while working in South Africa. A parent of a child I was seeing asked what I thought of her approach.
I was hooked!
It wasn’t just evidence-based, it was clinically sound, biomechanically precise, and explained in a way that made perfect sense.
But Penny was in the UK, I was in South Africa, and for a long time I remained an admirer from afar.
Fast forward nearly a decade: I was sitting in a course (now in New Zealand) with the incredible Beverly (Billi) Cusick from the U.S. and she started talking about Targeted Training.
Don't you love it when dots connect across continents?
I discovered that Targeted Training was resonating with respected clinical thought leaders around the globe - and there was a new kid on the block called the SATCo to give us the language and the tools to quantify what we’ve long known:
Trunk control is at the core of everything (excuse the pun) from balance to speech to gait to hand function.
Targeted Training (TT) gave us the method to intervene with precision - and the SATCo gave us the means to analyze and measure meaningful change.
Around this time - technology was changing the game. I was having a blast connecting online with clinicians across the world in The Wired Collective. Figuring out how I could make it super easy for all of us to sharpen our clinical skills and connect with the latest researchers and the most innovative thinkers. I reached out to Penny, who introduced me to Richard. They generously shared their wisdom, their research and their years of clinical insights.
Richard Major is the perfect counterpart to Penny. Where Penny is the clinician, bringing rich, intuitive analysis and the lens of real-world therapy, Richard is the Bioengineer who gets it! As Richard likes to say, "The working therapist cannot engage in complex calculations in the middle of a busy clinic." He prefers to focus on the general ideas behind the theory enabling visualisation of the problem and practical solutions. His explanations are deeply rooted in biomechanical principles and logical clarity - no fluff, no vague theory. Just honest, grounded insight that changes how you see things and what you do.
Penny and Richard’s work, which had always emphasized segmental control and biomechanical precision, has paved the way for new thinking from groundbreaking work in gait and orthotics, to the integration of technology and Artificial Intelligence learning in assessing complex postural movements. This included Elaine Owen's development of tuning fixed AFO's which has been widely acknowledged.
Together, Penny & Richard are helping us move our clinical analysis from guesswork to grounded reasoning…
Penny and Richard started Optimi to bring the SATCo, TT approach and biomechanical principles to therapists who want clarity, tools, and confidence to move from simply talking vaguely about a 'weak trunk' to offering analysis and interventions that are specific, targeted and effective.
The Targeted Learning Track is where we bring their framework into your day-to-day practice, step by step
What Other Therapists Are Saying
Tanya Sakanaka, Research Associate
"SATCo isolates posture into static, active, and reactive components — and shows you exactly which segment needs help. It’s grounded in gravity, not guesswork. That clarity is a game-changer."
Derek Curtis, Physio + PhD, Denmark
The best part about Targeted Training? It’s evidence-based, developmentally sound, and totally adaptable. Once you learn the structure, it clicks. Especially for kids with complex profiles (GMFCS IV–V), this work brings clarity and direction.
Course Breakdown
Foundation Module:
Free Access in the Optimi Hub
Understand what SATCo and Targeted Training are, where they fit in everyday practice, and how to use GMFM percentiles and growth curves to interpret meaningful change.
Module 1:
SATCo and Targeted Training
Get clear on the core components of Targeted Training, the idea of a targeted segment, neutral vertical posture, and why identifying compensations is critical from the very first assessment.
Module 2:
Using SATCo Fundamentals
Learn how to use SATCo findings both to guide ongoing therapy and to create safe, immediate functional improvements through key fundamentals and smart equipment adjustments.
Module 3:
Centre of Mass/Centre of Gravity
Find out the practical value of CoM and CoG, and how to use CoM information on a segmental basis
Module 4:
Moments / Torques and Movement Control
Turn forces, moments/torques and energy cost into everyday clinical tools for analysing movement control and choosing more effective postures, supports and tasks.
Module 5:
Strength and Control
Differentiate strength, power and control so you can choose the right training focus, the best posture for weak children, and how to drive controlled movement for motor learning.
Module 6:
Controlled Open and Closed Kinetic Chains
Learn to recognise when children are using controlled kinetic chain strategies to compensate, and how to adjust handling, supports and tasks so you train true control, not just clever bracing.
Bonus Module 7:
Dynamic Tuning of Fixed AFOs
Discover how to observe, tune and evaluate fixed AFOs so gait becomes more efficient, trunk control is supported, and dynamic tuning contributes to lasting motor learning rather than dependence.
The Targeted Learning Track
Posture, Biomechanics & Precision Outcomes
Founding Cohort
A cohort-based learning experience designed for busy, passionate pediatric therapists, with monthly live access to Penny & Richard.
This 7-module Targeted Learning Track combines slow-paced, digestible content with live interactive Zoom sessions, giving you time to reflect, ask questions, and truly integrate what you’re learning.
6 months, 6 core modules, released monthly + 1 bonus module
Start date: First module drops 4 December 2025
- Founding Member Price only $495 -
It’s built for real clinicians with full caseloads… and full hearts.
Come for the biomechanics. Stay for the clarity, the confidence, and the community.
Live Zoom Calls
Community
For therapists who aren’t already in The Wired Collective, your investment also includes 6-months membership so you can keep asking questions, sharing cases, and applying what you’re learning beyond the modules.
Or start to with the foundation model for free - click HERE
Built for Busy Clinicians
We’re in the middle of the current Optimi Targeted Learning Track.
Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to know when the next cohort opens, get early-bird pricing, and bonus access
But wait... There's more!
You’ll also get these bonus resources to help you take your clinical excellence even further!
Private Podcast Feed
No time sit and watch?
No problem.
Stream all course recordings as a private podcast so you can learn while commuting, walking, or folding laundry.
6 months full access to The Wired Collective
Tap into accountability that helps you stay connected to life long learning (and keep sane with a community of colleagues who won't think you're crazy when you expect more for the kids and families you work with)
Your very own GMFM Progress Report Wizard
Generate SATCo reports and clinical progress notes using our GMFM Percentile Calculator AI Wizard.
Built to save you time and help you sound as smart as you are.
DIY Your Own Portable Posture Chart
Get a quick visual of Posture on the fly with this portable,
DIY posture chart designed for real-life therapy spaces and therapists who need to take equipment on the go.
No fancy setup required.
And for FAST ACTION TAKERS - Grab the VIP Clarity Bonus
The first 20 therapists who join us in the Targeted Learning Track get access to a private chat channel for unlimited asynchronous access to Penny & Richard. If you think you'd benefit from personal feedback and private discussion on your specific assessments, questions, and clinical decisions over the course of the program, you want to be an early action taker to grab this Bonus.
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HIPAA-grade secure platform platform to submit images, videos and questions
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Focused feedback to help you trust your scoring and support decisions and equipment choices
If you’ve ever wanted expert eyes on your kids, this is the moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get instant access to everything when I sign up?
Not quite - and that’s on purpose.
The course is released in monthly modules starting so we can pace the learning and move through it together as a group.
Each month we meet up with Penny, Richard, and guest experts to deepen your understanding and apply what you’re learning directly to your caseload.
I’m an OT or speech therapist — is this still relevant for me?
Yes, 100%.
Understanding how trunk control and biomechanics affect fine motor skills, communication, and everyday function will strengthen your interventions and help you see what’s really holding a child back
How much time should I set aside each week?
Plan for 1–2 hours per week. That includes the core modules, optional Zoom sessions, and reflection prompts.
You’ll have the option to go deeper with bonus content, but the essentials are designed to fit your real-life schedule.
What if I can’t attend the live sessions?
No stress - every live Zoom is recorded and added to your private podcast feed so you can listen on the go.
You can also submit questions in advance, and once the recordings are uploaded, you'll get searchable transcripts to jump straight to your answer.
Will this work with the tools I already use?
Absolutely. This isn’t about changing what you do, it’s about refining your lens.
SATCo and Targeted Training integrate with how you approach everything from assessing postural support needs to gait analysis, orthotics, and more.
Will I get CEU credit?
We’ve kept this international course globally accessible and affordable by not charging thousands to pre-approve CEUs in every State and Country.
That said, most professional boards accept detailed course certificates or programs.
Just let us know what your board requires and we’ll support you however we can.
I’m new to SATCo / Targeted Training / biomechanics. Will this be over my head?
Not at all. We start with the foundations and build from there.
Whether this is your first exposure or you’ve heard the terms before, you’ll walk away with practical understanding and confidence.
What if I don’t have access to equipment like the Targeted Training bench?
No problem. The course focuses on principles, not products.
We’ll show you how to apply the concepts using what you already have and brainstorm creative adaptations for clinics with limited equipment.
What if I join and realize it’s not for me?
That’s okay. You’re covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Just send us a quick message - no questions asked.
(You’ll create a free Optimi Hub login - no payment required)
Still have a question?
What This Course Delivers
After just one module, you’ll already be spotting compensations you’ve never noticed, and understanding what they mean.
By the end of the course, you’ll know exactly what to do next for each child, and why - with biomechanics, neurodevelopmental science, and grounded reasoning to back you up.
Here's What You Get
6 Core Modules
Step-by-step training in SATCo, Targeted Training, and applied biomechanics — with clinical reasoning tools you’ll use forever
Transcripts + Searchable Replays
Find exactly what you need, when you need it — including answers to your submitted questions
A Cohort of Colleagues in The Wired Collective
Ongoing support, conversation, and case discussion in a like-minded community of therapists
DIY Mobile Posture Chart
Assess posture, explain concepts, and apply learning anywhere, even in low-resource settings
Live Zoom Q&As with Penny, Richard & Guests
Deepen your understanding, get unstuck, and connect with clinicians around the world
Private Podcast Access
Listen to every training + Q&A on the go (because not all learning happens at your desk)
The AI Wizard
Generate clinical reports, treatment plans, and documentation with confidence (and fewer hours)
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try it risk-free — if it’s not the right fit, you’ll get a full refund, no questions asked
And the VIP Clarity Bonus for the first 20 therapist who join us: Private, asynchronous access to Penny & Richard for tailored feedback and clinical support throughout the program.
- FREE Foundation Module -
The full Targeted Learning Track is where you get live mentoring, the depth in biomechanics and motor control, and the outcomes described above (not to mention the brilliant bonuses), but if you're not ready for the full cohort yet...
We've got you covered
Start with the free Foundation Module and see how this lens feels in your caseload
(You’ll create a free Optimi Hub login - no payment required)
You'll get
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A clear, big-picture walkthrough of SATCo + Targeted Training
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A practical explanation of Neutral Vertical Posture (NVP)
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Real case examples you can start applying this week
3 Good Reasons to Join the Full Learning Track Now!
This isn’t a rushed offer or a superficial course.
It’s a passion project that Penny and Richard have literally poured two life-times of knowledge into and reflects what we all care about most: deep outcomes, strong support, and real clinician growth.
This is our pilot run of the full 6-month intensive
This is the very first time we’re running The Targeted Learning Track as a full, live, interactive 6-month program, which means you get access at a lower pilot price and the opportunity to help shape how we grow.
And we’re giving everyone real-time access to Penny, Richard, and each other.
PLUS...
If you know this is the kind of mentorship you’ve been craving, joining early also gives you the best chance of grabbing one of the 20 VIP Clarity Bonus spots for private access to Penny & Richard.
$495 is a special Black Friday/Cyber Monday price
We’re using tech to connect across the globe, so it makes sense to use a tech-centric deal right - only available during this enrollment window. After Cyber Monday, the doors close, and the price will increase for future cohorts.
No pressure. Just clarity.
If you’re already in our world, this is your chance to join first — with the best support, the best bonuses, and a front-row seat as we learn and tweak together.
Enrollment closes the day after Cyber Monday so we can focus on serving this group with our full attention.
This course is for you if...
You’re confident in your skills — but you know there’s a deeper layer of understanding out there, and you’re tired of feeling like you're just missing it.
You want to grow… but between your caseload and your life, you don’t have time to read all the papers, follow all the experts, and figure it out alone.
You’re committed to clinical excellence — but when complex kids walk through the door, you sometimes feel like you’re guessing (and it’s exhausting).
You know the impact better mentorship and clearer frameworks could have — not just on your confidence, but on your kids’ progress.
And if you’re honest? There’s a quiet guilt. The sense that you should know what to do next… but no one ever taught you how to see it this way.
This course is not for you if...
You prefer an easy to follow recipe instead of clinical reasoning tools
You need a quick fix and you’re not interested in a paced learning model that takes time to integrate
You’re not in a place where biomechanics and neurodevelopmental concepts are going to serve you
You prefer sound bites or fun snippets and struggle with the delivery of content that need a wee bit of nerdy commitment to get through
You are not a therapist who has the basics of anatomy, biomechanics and neurodevelopment under your belt.
** If you are a parent who would like to learn more, please reach out and ask us about our parent module.
You're invited!
If you're reading this, chances are you already care… a lot.
You’ve got solid instincts.
You’ve put in the hours.
You’ve stayed up late thinking about that one kid.
But sometimes?
The missing piece isn’t more effort; it’s a sharper lens.
This isn’t just a course.
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It’s a space to grow.
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A framework to see clearly.
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A chance to finally make sense of what you feel in your gut, and turn it into confident, defensible, effective action.
If you’re tired of winging it with your toughest cases…
If you’re ready to feel fired up again, not just stretched thin…
If you believe that precision, not more pressure, is what these kids need…
Then you’re exactly who this was built for.
We start soon.
We’re keeping the group small.
And we’d love to have you ❤️
