The Nest Methods Institute is a provider education platform focused on practical, functional assessment systems. Our goal is to help healthcare professionals better recognize movement, breathing, feeding, and compensation patterns so they can make clearer clinical decisions and communicate findings more effectively with patients, parents, and other providers.

The WING Method™ and BIRD Method™ are structured assessment systems created to help providers evaluate functional patterns more consistently.

The WING Method™ focuses on infants and is designed to help providers assess movement, tension, oral function, breathing, and whole-body compensation patterns.

The BIRD Method™ focuses on pregnancy and functional movement, helping providers better understand posture, breathing mechanics, pelvic mechanics, mobility, and compensatory patterns during pregnancy.

Nest Methods training is designed for healthcare professionals, as well as lay people, who work with infants, pregnancy, postpartum patients, movement, feeding, function, and rehabilitation. This may include chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, lactation consultants, midwives, rehabilitation professionals, students, and residents.

Nest Methods is primarily an assessment and clinical reasoning framework. It is designed to help providers identify patterns, organize findings, and make better decisions within their own professional scope of practice. The methods do not replace clinical judgment, diagnosis, or individualized care planning.

Nest Methods focuses on helping providers see what may be missed during a standard evaluation. The systems emphasize structured observation, repeatable testing, before-and-after comparison, functional movement, breathing, compensation patterns, and clear communication with patients, parents, and other providers.

No. Foundational courses are designed to give providers a clear structure and starting point. Providers with more experience can use the methods to sharpen their assessment process, improve consistency, and better explain findings to patients, families, and referral partners.

Certification is designed to demonstrate competency in assessment, clinical reasoning, and practical application. Depending on the course, training may include online education, hands-on instruction, competency assessment, clinical application exercises, and provider resources.

Nest Methods training may include online education, live instruction, hands-on workshops, and certification-based learning. Course format may vary by program, location, and training level. Please check the current course calendar or contact us for upcoming opportunities.

es. If you are interested in hosting a WING Method™ or BIRD Method™ training, we would love to hear from you. Hosting a class can be a great way to bring practical, functional assessment education to providers in your area.

Not as of yet. However as we proceed, continuing education availability may vary by course, location, profession, and state requirements. When CE credit is available, course details will specify the number of hours and any applicable approval information.

Yes. While the Nest Methods certification courses are designed for healthcare professionals. Parents may benefit from public-facing education or resources.

If you primarily work with infants, feeding concerns, oral function, tension, or early development, the WING Method™ may be the best starting point.

If you work with pregnancy, postpartum patients, pelvic mechanics, breathing, mobility, or functional movement, the BIRD Method™ may be the best fit.

If you are unsure, contact us and we can help guide you toward the right training path.

You can get started by exploring the WING Method™, the BIRD Method™, or the current certification programs. You can also contact us directly with questions about course dates, hosting opportunities, or which training option is best for your practice.

We would be happy to help you decide whether Nest Methods training is right for you, your practice, or your team.

Contact us to learn more about upcoming courses, certification options, and hosting opportunities.