About The American Posture Institute

The American Posture Institute was founded in 2010 to increase the quality, & accessibility of Posture focused education & training for healthcare professionals.  Within 12 months the American Posture Institutes primary certification (Certified Posture Expert) had become the top rated online posture program in the world.  API continued to create the highest caliber, most implementable, evidence based, posture focused programs available.  

After establishing one of the most successful posture correction clinics in the country, Drs. Krista & Mark began educating other healthcare professionals on how they could get predictable results & clinical success.   They have now helped thousands of healthcare professionals in every industry, in more than 50 countries worldwide become the posture expert. 

Our commitment to excellence and personal growth has allowed API to maintain it's position as the premiere resource for online post-graduate posture education.  

About the Founders

The American Posture Institute was founded by Drs. Krista Burns & Mark Wade.  Having been disappointed with the quality & accessibility of the current posture education they set out to revolutionize an old system.  Focused on evidence based practices, they started first with increasing their knowledge to expert level. 

Having a combined 4 doctorates & 50+ Certifications in posture, neurology, ergonomics & human function, Drs. Krista & Mark are considered the most "Certified Posture Experts" on the planet.  

Their quest for knowledge never stops as they continue to increase their education levels every year. 

OUR MISSION:

To educate 100,000,000 people about Digital Dementia

Dr. Krista Burns is leading the way in one of the most crucial health epidemics of our time.  Digital Dementia.  This disorder is caused due to dysfunction caused by postural distortions, sedentary lifestyles, & over use of technology.  It is most readily prevented in it's earlier forms such as tech neck, poor posture, & sitting disease. With a lack of qualified professionals trained to handle this overwhelming epidemic the American Posture Institute has made it our mission to educate & help as many people as possible on the severity of digital dementia.   Our efforts are focused on training healthcare professionals while educating the public on this growing epidemic.  

Our Commitment to Education

The World's Most Certified Posture Experts:

  • 4 Combined Doctorate Degrees
  • Author of the Textbook "The Principles Of Posture"
  • 50+ Certifications/Courses on Posture, Neurology, Ergonomics & Human Function 
  • 2,500+ Hours of Post Graduate Study into Posture, Neurology & Human Function
  • 36 – Advanced Post Graduate Textbooks Completed

Advanced Education:

Doctorate In Public Health

  • 4 Year Doctorate Program

Doctorate In Health Administration & Policy

  • 4 Year Doctorate Program

Doctor Of Chiropractic

  • 4 Year Doctorate Program

Doctor Of Integrative Medicine

  • Quantum University *(Degree still in progress)

Certificate In Medical Neuroscience

  • Duke University – School Of Medicine – 120 hours

Certified Postural Ne​​​​​urologist

  • American Posture Institute – 30 Hours

Certified Posture Specialist – CPS

  • National Posture Institute – 25 hours

Certified Posture Expert – CPX

  • American Posture Institute – 30 hours

Certified Posture Exercise Professional – CPEP

  • Body Zone – 25 hours

Neuromuscular Screening

  • Applied Movement Neurology Academy – 16 hours

Posture Analysis Specialist

  • American Fitness Professionals & Associates – 6 hours

Functional Patterns

  • Human Foundations Bundle – 4 Hours
  • Functional Training Program – 7 Hours

Z-Health

  • R-Phase – 32 Hours
  • I-Phase – 32 Hours
  • T- Phase – 32 Hours
  • 9S – Structure – 32 Hours

Posture Pro – Posturology – Posturologist

  • Level 1 – 16 hours
  • Level 2 – 16 hours

Functional Neuro – Orthopedic Rehabilitation

  • Module 2 – FNOR of Lumbopelvic Hip Complex – 25 hours
  • Module 3 – FNOR of Lower Quarter – 25 hours
  • Module 4 – Global Neuromuscular Assessment & Corrective Strategies – 25 hours
  • Module 5 – Integrative Pain Rehabilitation – 25 hours
  • Module 6 – Multimodal Neuro-Orthopedic Strategies for Complex Injury – 25 hours

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization – DNS Level A

  • Prague Institute – 25 Hours

Advanced Posture Taping

  • American Posture Institute – 7 hours

Advanced Vibration Therapy

  • American Posture Institute – 5 hours

Head Posture Analysis & Structural Restoration

  • American Posture Institute – 4 hours

Total Taping Solutions

  • Ulrik Sandstrom Seminars – 16 hours

The Pettibon Institute

  • Clinical Protocols – 18 hours
  • Analysis & Treatment – 3 hours
  • Patient Analysis – Exam & X-Ray – 3 hours
  • Fundamentals – 14 hours
  • Functional Neurology – 13 hours

The Carrick Institute 800 Series – 350 Hours

  • 801 – Neuron Theory & Receptor Activation
  • 802 – Neuromuscular Applications
  • 803 – Peripheral Nervous System
  • 804 – Spinal Cord
  • 805 – Reflexogenic Systems
  • 806 – Autonomic Nervous System
  • 807 – Cerebellar Cortices
  • 808 – The Brain & Its Environment
  • 809 – Cranial Nerves
  • 810 – Lobes of The Brain
  • 811 – Neurological Diagnosis
  • 812 – Sensory Systems
  • 813 – Pain
  • 814 – Head & Face Pain
  • 815 – Motor Systems
  • 816 – Peripheral Nerve Disorders & Neurophysiologic Testing
  • 818 – Clinical Application I: Neurological Rehabilitation
  • 819 – Clinical Applications II: Movement Disorders
  • 820 – Clinical Applications III: Cardiac

Functional Neurology Seminars

  • Peripheral Vestibular Disorder & Cerebellum Disorders – 15 Hours
  • Central Vestibular Disorders & Cerebellum Disorders – 15 hours
  • Neurology Eye Movements for Diagnosis & Treatment Applications – 15 Hours

Harvard University

  • Fundamentals Of Neuroscience Part 1 (MCB80.1x) – 48 Hours
  • Fundamentals Of Neuroscience Part 2 (MCB80.2x) – 60 Hours
  • Fundamentals Of Neuroscience Part 3 (MCB80.3x) – 40 Hours

Back School Institute

  • Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (I) – 6 hours
  • CEAS II: Expanded Ergonomics Assessment Skills – 6 hours
  • CEAS III: Practice and Management of Occupational Ergonomics – 6 hours
  • Advanced Office Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (AOEAS) – 6 Hours
  • Health Care Ergonomics – 4 Hours

Essential Functions Analyst

  • Reasonable Accommodation LLC – 12 hours

Certified Health Ergonomics Safety Specialist (CHESS)

  • Safety Services & MANITOBA – 40 hours

OSHA Office Ergonomics Training Course

  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration – 2 Hours

Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation

  • American Posture Institute – 7 hours

Ocular Neuro Rehabilitation

  • American Posture Institute - 6 Hours

Neuro Respiration Rehabilitation

  • American Posture Institute - 5 Hours

Neurology Fundamentals

  • American Posture Institute - 4 Hours

Advanced Chronic Pain Solutions

  • American Posture Institute - 7 Hours

Posture Archetype Professional

  • American Posture Institute - 2 Hours