A 2-Day Live Experience for Movement Professionals

Because better rehabilitation prepares for performance — and better performance respects rehabilitation.

With Dr. Gary Gray & Doug Gray  |  Fall 2026

See Movement as an
Integrated Chain Reaction

Connect Causes to
Compensations — Not Just Symptoms

Earn CEUs That Positively
Impact How You Work

Why Performance ↔ Rehabilitation?

Because these are not competing worlds. They are connected realities.

If you work in rehabilitation, your goal is not merely to reduce symptoms. It’s to restore function, build confidence, and prepare someone for the demands of life, work, and sport.

If you work in performance, your goal is not merely to increase output. It’s to build movement capacity that is efficient, resilient, adaptable, and sustainable.

Better rehabilitation prepares for performance. Better performance respects rehabilitation. Different settings. Same movement truths.

For nearly four decades, Chain Reaction® has helped Movement Professionals see, assess, and apply human movement with greater clarity. This year’s theme makes the connection explicit — so you can make it practical.

Meet Your Presenters

Learn directly from the pioneers of Applied Functional Science®

Dr. Gary Gray, PT, FAFS

Dr. Gary Gray, PT, FAFS

The “Father of Function”

Over 45 years pioneering Applied Functional Science®. John H.P. Maley Award recipient (APTA). Creator of Chain Reaction®, 3DMAPS®, and the GIFT Mentorship. His work has reshaped how the world understands human movement.

Doug Gray, FAFS

Doug Gray, FAFS

President, Gray Institute®

Fellow of Applied Functional Science®, co-developer of 3DMAPS®, and Director of GIFT. Known for bringing clarity, strategy, and real-world application to the complex science of human movement.

What You’ll Leave With

Not just notes — a clearer lens for understanding and applying human movement

Appreciate movement in all three planes and view the body as an integrated Chain Reaction®
Distinguish symptoms from causes using tri-plane movement analysis
Design movement strategies that improve both mobility and stability within functional tasks
Bridge rehabilitation and performance for every person you serve
Individualize treatment and training based on the person in front of you
Apply what you learn immediately — Monday, not someday

Choose Your Location

Seats are limited at each venue. Chain Reaction® seminars historically sell out.

Chicago

September 19–20, 2026

Donald E. Stevens Convention Center
555 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Register — Chicago

Los Angeles

October 3–4, 2026

Meyer Institute of Sport
(Inside Toyota Sports Performance Center)
555 North Nash Street
El Segundo, CA 90245

Register — Los Angeles

East Coast

TBD — 2026

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Memphis

May 22–23, 2027

Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics
585 South Mendenhall Road
Memphis, TN 38117

Register — Memphis

Tuition & Registration

Early Bird pricing available through May 2026. Group and student discounts available — contact us.

Early Bird

$699

Through May 2026

Standard

$799

Beginning June 2026

GI Member

$539–$639

$539 early bird / $639 standard

GIFT Fellow pricing, group rates (3+), or student discounts? Email Info@GrayInstitute.com or call 517-266-4653.

What Movement Professionals Are Saying

Chain Reaction® has been transforming practices since 1988

“If your patient’s success is at the center of your work, then you are constantly searching for the truth in Movement. This foundational course encompasses all that we have learned in movement science and is a must for any practicing clinician.”

— Tim Spooner, PT, FAFS
President & CEO, Spooner Physical Therapy

“There’s no other seminar that comes close to the quality of information found in Chain Reaction. My mind and skills have undergone radical transformations and my clients have benefited greatly!”

— Jose O. Rosa, LMT, FAFS
Soft Tissue Specialist

“As a former Division 1 collegiate strength and conditioning coach and current Doctor of Physical Therapy, I have always wanted to know the true, functional biomechanics of the human body. Chain Reaction has provided me this information (and much more) so my athletes, weekend warriors, and patients can reach higher levels.”

— Justin Lyons, DPT, CSCS

“I wanted to connect better with my patients and help them achieve their goals more quickly. Chain Reaction equipped me to accomplish this and transform my practice for the better!”

— Melissa Reh, PT, FAFS
Founder, Kinesi LLC

Continuing Education

Earn approximately 16 contact hours — approved across multiple organizations and state boards.

Approved Providers

  • Physical Therapy: Approved for 16 contact hours in most U.S. states
  • Athletic Training (BOC): 16.5 Category A CE Hours
  • AOTA: 1.6 CEUs — Approved Provider details
  • ACE: 1.8 CECs
  • NASM: 1.8 CEUs
  • NSCA: 1.6 CEUs
  • AFAA: 15 CEUs
  • PTA Global: 16.5 CECs

State PT Board Approvals

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NJ, NY, OH (16.5), OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX (15.5), UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY

Don’t see your state or organization? Contact info@grayinstitute.com.

All attendees receive a Certificate of Completion. This course is designed to enhance professional practice within the scope of your existing licensure or certification.

Gray Institute is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID #14293. Chain Reaction® (live and online) is offered at 1.6 CEUs, intermediate level, in the OT Service Delivery category. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Getting Started

1

Register

Choose the location that works for you and secure your seat at early bird pricing.

2

Experience

Spend 2 immersive days with Dr. Gary Gray and Doug Gray learning to see movement differently.

3

Apply Monday

Return to your practice with practical strategies and a clearer lens you can use immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chain Reaction is designed for any Movement Professional who wants a clearer, more confident approach to understanding and applying human movement. This includes physical therapists, PTAs, athletic trainers, personal trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, chiropractors, occupational therapists, OTAs, massage therapists, and movement specialists of all kinds. Whether you work primarily in rehabilitation, performance, prevention, or fitness — if you help people move, this seminar is for you.
Yes. Each year, Chain Reaction is themed to address a specific dimension of movement. The 2026 theme — Performance ↔ Rehabilitation — explores the connected reality between these two worlds with new content and framing. Past attendees consistently tell us they gain new insights each time they return.
Approximately 16 contact hours, approved across PT (most U.S. states), BOC (16.5 Category A hours), AOTA (1.6 CEUs), ACE, NASM, NSCA, AFAA, PTA Global, and more. All attendees receive a Certificate of Completion. If you don’t see your organization listed, contact us at Info@GrayInstitute.com.
Both days run 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with registration/check-in at 7:30 AM on Day 1. The format includes morning sessions, a lunch break (on your own), afternoon sessions, and a closing session on Day 2. The learning environment is interactive and applied — you won’t just sit and listen.
Yes! Teams of 3 or more and current students qualify for special pricing. Call 517-266-4653 or email Info@GrayInstitute.com for details.
Gray Institute offers a refund in the form of a credit to use for other Gray Institute courses, provided the course material has not been started. Once the course material has been started, no refund will be issued.
Dress comfortably and plan to move. We encourage active participation throughout the seminar and want you to be comfortable while you’re moving and learning.