Visceral Manipulation is a missing link in treating the body. Jean-Pierre Barral, DO has found that 90% of all musculoskeletal disorders have a visceral component. VM examines the organs (along with associated fascia and ligaments) and their relationship to structural or neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction. Enhance your practice now - learn how to evaluate & treat the body’s visceral components.

VM3 Pelvis
4-7 February BRISBANE

VM1 Abdomen 1
11-14 February SYDNEY

VM2 Abdomen 2
28-31 August SYDNEY

VM4 Thorax
2-5 September BRISBANE

Contact Bronwen Kendall via email bronwen37@optusnet.com.au or phone 0427 814 161.

Price:
Full Fee $895
Early Bird 2 month $845
Early Bird 3 month+ $795

VM Course Schedule (1574kb) | Registration form (61kb)

Introductory Pulse Diagnosis Class

The workshop is 4 days to be held over 2 weekends. The workshop is very small (12-14 people) so if you are interested you must book early.

There will be a free webinar on December 8 at 11.30am.

Dragon Rises Seminars was founded by Dr Leon Hammer to further the teaching and understanding of pulse diagnosis. Dr Hammer is the author of "Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: A Contemporary Approach' and classes taught by the Dragon Rises Seminars group are designed to be the practical accompaniment to this book.

4 days held over 2 weekends
Saturday and Sunday February 27 - 28th and March 13 -14th, 9:00am - 5:30 pm

4 consecutive days
Friday March 26th - Monday March 29th, 9:00am - 5:30 pm

Cost: $600
($525 Early Registration)
($500 Current Oriental Medicine students)

More information and registration form (191kb) »

How you can enhance your prescribing using the Black Pearl® range of prepared Chinese herbal medicines. Diagnose and prescribe using these time honored gems, simply and effectively, with no prior knowledge of TCM required.

What you will gain from this ground-breaking event:

“Embracing Traditional Chinese Medicine is fundamental to the success of naturopathy in the future. It can return us to that original spirit of naturopathy. We haven’t had the opportunity to embrace a new paradigm since homoeopathy. Prescribing the traditional formulas found in Black Pearl using tongue and pulse diagnosis can provide swift and lasting results in chronic diseases.”
Paul Callinan M.Sc., N.D., D.Hom., Naturopath, researcher

FOR REGISTRATION, CONTACT:

Perth Feb 13
Rener Health Products T: 08 9311 6810 E: orders@renerhealth.com
Sydney Feb 20
Traditional Medicine Supplies T: 1300 882 849 E: info@tradmed.com.au
Brisbane Feb 27
Natural Remedies Group T: 1300 138 815 E: sales@nrgaust.com
Melbourne Mar 6
Oborne Health Supplies T: 1300 887 188 E: info@oborne.com.au
Adelaide Mar 13
Bettalife Distributors T: 1300 553 223 E: orders@bettalife.net

Proudly brought to you by DNA group and Sun Herbal. Register Now!

Early Bird Discount. CPE Points.

More Information (366kb)

Melbourne February 12, 13, 14  

Cranial 1 introduced participants to the palpatory curiosity that lies at the heart of this extraordinary work. Cultivating a light and non-aggressive touch, along with the formation of the state of mind that allows for it, forms the basis of every aspect of the techniques that are then introduced. Students will be comfortable with these mindfulness and meditative approaches adopted in Level I and will  expect to deepen their connection to them in this next level. In Level 2, these approaches, of self-exploration, space awareness and  communication are kept deliberately and consistently in the foreground. It's only after this self-awareness is deepened that new techniques are introduced. The techniques are for the facial bones - in essence we are finding ways to allow those bones to float freely on the fluid tides of the body. Approaches to working skillfully with emotional flooding, disassociation and confusion are discussed and explored.

Foci
1. increased self awareness through mindfulness
2. palpatory exercises to bring full awareness to touch
3. the emotions and how to work with them
4. developing skills for engaging the facial bones
5. anatomy suitable for the structures being palpated

Cairns February 20, 21

Cairns February 19 Noon-4pm.
Make up for anyone wanting to join MFR II who did not do it last year. $90

MFRII: Respiration, Ribcage and Thoracic Spine
Myofascial Release: The Ribs, Respiration and the Thoracic Spine
Myofascial Release Level II
Contact Hours: 16

This class enables participants to respond more precisely and efficiently to soft tissue restrictions throughout the entire spine. Emphasis is given to normalizing vertebral motion via releasing the fourth layer back muscles. New assessment and palpation skills will be introduced. Participants will leave with a significant increase in their ability to treat two of the most common client complaints, stiff backs and necks. The respiratory function and the mobility of the ribcage are addressed with both direct and functional techniques. These often have a profound influence on full body physiological well being.  

Students will:
• Expand their ability to make useful interventions to localized spinal stiffness  
• Develop precise skills for releasing restrictions in breathing & the ribs  
• Understand basic spinal mechanics

Many physiological, structural and psychological changes occur in a woman’s body during the three trimesters of pregnancy. This course will help you understand these changes and the appropriate techniques and applications suitable for each trimester.

You will also discover how benecial massage is before, during and after labour. You will gain the condence and guidance to apply appropriate therapeutic massage to your pregnant client.

COURSE DATES - Melbourne: 20th & 21st March
Brisbane: 17th & 18th April
Perth: 12th & 13th June
Sydney: 28th & 29th August
Adelaide: 9th & 10th October

For more information contact Copeland College of Massage Therapy
[03] 9532 8144 | www.copelandcollege.com.au

Details and course dates » (595kb)

Presented by Michelle Yaffe

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is fast becoming one of the most sought after techniques for massage therapists. Michelle Yaffe (Victoria University & Swinburne University) is also most sought after for her teaching prowess, and will present a fun-filled and inspiring 2-day workshop that will prepare MT's to confidently add this subtle, yet scientifically proven technique to their bag of tricks.

What's covered?

• All areas of the body will be reviewed and students will be provided with an understanding of the lymphatic system and the implications and complications that are associated with MLD
• Learn how to achieve complete evacuation of lymph nodes and thus achieve complete drainage to specific areas
• Review of current research in the area and the efficacy of MLD
• Learn exact area specific sequences including amount of pressure applied and examination of "0 pressure" points within these

Continuing Ed points apply.

An athlete’s dietary regimen plays a vital part in accomplishing goals. This workshop, intended for practitioners, shows how an athlete should apply the necessary nutrition to benefit from training and to maximize sporting performance.

Date
21 March 2010

Time
9:00am to 4:30pm

Location
Brisbane Campus
362 Water Street Fortitude Valley

Cost
$150 per person
$120 for Endeavour Students

Enrol online today
www.shortcourses.endeavour.edu.au/estore

Short Course Enrolment Form (178kb)

Canberra March 12, 13, 14

Cranial 1 introduced participants to the palpatory curiosity that lies at the heart of this extraordinary work. Cultivating a light and non-aggressive touch, along with the formation of the state of mind that allows for it, forms the basis of every aspect of the techniques that are then introduced. Students will be comfortable with these mindfulness and meditative approaches adopted in Level I and will  expect to deepen their connection to them in this next level. In Level 2, these approaches, of self-exploration, space awareness and  communication are kept deliberately and consistently in the foreground. It's only after this self-awareness is deepened that new techniques are introduced. The techniques are for the facial bones — in essence we are finding ways to allow those bones to float freely on the fluid tides of the body. Approaches to working skillfully with emotional flooding, disassociation and confusion are discussed and explored.

Foci
1. increased self awareness through mindfulness
2. palpatory exercises to bring full awareness to touch
3. the emotions and how to work with them
4. developing skills for engaging the facial bones
5. anatomy suitable for the structures being palpated

Brisbane April 9

A series of new soft tissue releases for the ankle region are presented with techniques taught for the plantar fascia, posterior and anterior compartments, and the interosseus membrane. These will establish pliancy and responsiveness in the myofasciae so that specific joint restrictions can then be addressed. There will be gentle and effective mobilising techniques taught for the talus, fibula and calcaneus.

Participants can expect a fun day with noticeable changes in their own feet and ankles as one of the many outcomes. More importantly participants will leave with a greatly improved ability to treat restrictions at the ankle and see them in relation to the lower extremities, and pelvis.

Correct function at the ankle is the basis of a feed forward mechanism for the normal action of the SIJs. When the hinge in the ankle works correctly the innomminate bones can move properly in relation to the sacrum and adequate "force-closure" of the SIJs occurs. This in turn transmits forces into the trunk, a necessary component of a normal, efficient gait.

Brisbane April 10, 11

This class enables participants to respond more precisely and efficiently to soft tissue restrictions throughout the entire body. Emphasis is given to understanding the physiological and mechanical properties of fascia as a way of maximising efficiency and minimising pain during treatments. This becomes the basis for mastering a range of techniques and approaches that open joints, realign muscles and repattern the neuromuscular system.

The class focuses on learning via extensive student exchange  

Students will:     
 
• Expand their ability to make specific responses to restrictions
• Develop palpatory sensitivity and accuracy
• Achieve predictable outcomes in treatments

This practical course teaches students a traditional style of Chinese full body massage which is applied to a client on a massage table. Learn a specialised hands on sequence that encompasses the entire body with the use of various massage and stretching techniques to improve flexibility and performance.

Date
24/25 April 2010

Time
9:00am to 4:30pm

Location
Brisbane Campus
362 Water Street Fortitude Valley

Cost
$250 per person
$200 for Endeavour Students

Enrol online today
www.shortcourses.endeavour.edu.au/estore

Short Course Enrolment Form (174kb)

Concentrate on techniques to aid the relief of lymphatic discomfort due to normal swelling from injury or more complicated physical conditions. Understand when lymphatic drainage is appropriate and when more complex therapies should be used involving specialist care.

Date
1/2 May 2010

Time
9:00am to 4:30pm

Location
Brisbane Campus
362 Water Street Fortitude Valley

Cost
$250 per person
$200 for Endeavour Students

Enrol online today
www.shortcourses.endeavour.edu.au/estore

Short Course Enrolment Form (193kb)