Additional information to follow.

Workshop Outline: Hand and arm.

   
1/ Overview of contributing factors effecting hand, wrist and forearm pain, including postural deviations. 
 
2/ Conditions causing pain in the hand, wrist and forearm. 
 
3/ Specific assessment of the forearm, wrist and hand to locate the site of pain and any weakness. 
 
4/ Treatment techniques and self massage/maintenance. 
 
5/ Review.

6/ Range of Motion (ROM) and resisted testing of the upper body with reference to the effect it may have on the forearm, wrist and hand. 
 
In this workshop Catherine will cover a very thorough assessment and treatment of the forearm, wrist and hand. For the purpose of self treatment (for a long career in massage) as well as a treatment protocol for many conditions of this area commonly seen in patients. She will take you through some useful assessment tools, looking at postural deviations, musculoskeletal limitations in ROM and muscle weakness due to Trigger Points. Following this she will then cover effective treatment techniques to eliminate Trigger Points causing weakness and limitation. You will then re-evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. 
 
She takes a problem solving approach to all her massage techniques with the goal to alleviate pain or prevent pain in the most efficient way possible.

 Discover how to develop a sales promotional campaign  for your skills and services.

1. Increase business
   
2. Increase sales
3. Get referrals

Marketing, advertising, and promoting your business can be daunting and confronting.

This workshop is designed to show the small business owner how to plan and work a strategy to enhance and increase their business profits and awareness.

Join Veronica and find out how to design, plan and implement a marketing campaign to suit you and your services.

Discover the difference between marketing, sales, advertising and promotion.

Learn how to put an advertising campaign together for your business.

Find out how to diversify your business and increase your turnover.

Achieve a marketing plan that works for you.

Design and plan your marketing and promotional material.

Workshop Outline: Hand and arm.  
1/ Overview of contributing factors effecting hand, wrist and forearm pain, including postural deviations. 
 
2/ Conditions causing pain in the hand, wrist and forearm. 
 
3/ Specific assessment of the forearm, wrist and hand to locate the site of pain and any weakness. 
 
4/ Treatment techniques and self massage/maintenance. 
 
5/ Review. 

6/ Range of Motion (ROM) and resisted testing of the upper body with reference to the effect it may have on the forearm, wrist and hand. 
 
In this workshop Catherine will cover a very thorough assessment and treatment of the forearm, wrist and hand. For the purpose of self treatment (for a long career in massage) as well as a treatment protocol for many conditions of this area commonly seen in patients. She will take you through some useful assessment tools, looking at postural deviations, musculoskeletal limitations in ROM and muscle weakness due to Trigger Points. Following this she will then cover effective treatment techniques to eliminate Trigger Points causing weakness and limitation. You will then re-evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. 
 
She takes a problem solving approach to all her massage techniques with the goal to alleviate pain or prevent pain in the most efficient way possible.

1. Overview of postural deviations, what we will assess and treat.
2. Lower back pain and it's causes.
3. Hip and pelvic pain.
4. Musculoskeletal assessment to complement palpation skills.
5. Pelvic Assessment.
6. Range of Motion (ROM) assessment.
7. Resited testing of the pelvic muscles.
8. Prioritising problem area (cause and symptoms).
9. Treatment techniques for the lower back and pelvis.
10. Re-assessment

In this workshop Catherine will begin by outlining her treatment approach to treating pain in the lower back, pelvis and hip. She will take you through some useful assessment tools, looking at postral deviations, musculoskeletal limitations in ROM and muscle weakness due to Trigger Points. Following this she will then cover effective treatment techniques to eliminate Trigger Points causing weakness and limitation. You will then re-evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.

A dicovery in body therapy

Myopractic - The integration of soft tissues and the skeleton

Its history

Just over ten years ago a body therapist, Neil Skilbeck well versed in the sciences of chiropractic and osteopathy made a startling discovery. He was assessing a client’s pelvic girdle and noticed a common misalignment in the sacrum. He did not pay too much attention to it but proceeded to perform a cross fibre move to various muscles. Not being aware of any significant changes he later just happen to check the sacral area again. It was now positioned correctly. He naturally thought that he had made a mistake at the time, because according to his understanding misaligned bones create muscle problems not the other way round. However his mind was disturbed. Not long after this he decided to check his results more thoroughly and he was shocked at what he found. As soon as a muscular lesion was released it moved the misaligned bone instantly. “.Myopractic” was born.

This all happened in Australia, and it was the first time in body therapies that the soft tissues and skeleton had been integrated together forming a more complete form of bodywork now known as Myopractic. The integration uses well-accepted skeletal evaluation procedures, the speed and efficiency of cross fibre muscle moves and the fixation solutions offered by deep tissue work.

Its founder

Neil Skilbeck now 65 trained as a Naturopath and Chiropractic in the 1960”s and developed private practices in Morwell and Sale in Gippsland, Victoria. He was an understudy of Tom Bowen and learned other forms of soft tissue techniques. His discoveries of Myopractic principles came in the late 1990’s after he gave up his more accepted approach of direct thrusting on bones.

 Its principles

Today there are two main schools of thought in bodywork. Either you are a muscle or a bone therapist and your understanding of cause and effect is correspondingly different. The reality is that muscles are the prime movers of the skeletal system. By using existing physiological knowledge and observation the skeletal system’s misalignment tells us where the cause is and which muscle is involved in the process. Upon reassessment the skeletal positioning also becomes a measurement of the success or failure of the soft tissue treatment applied.

Myopractors are trained to indentify the key areas of strucural misalignment, determine the muscles responsible, and release muscular lesions.   Myopractic is capable of addressing a broad range of musculo-skeletal complaints (back, neck, shoulders, etc.), sporting injuries, headaches, migraines, respiratory difficulties and menstrual problems.

 The future body worker

The bone centered therapist makes the skeleton his or her primary target for all corrective procedures. The soft tissue worker disregards the skeleton altogether! It is only when a body worker appreciates the power of integration that they will then obtain greater success. The future body worker will not only understand the mechanical forces of the misaligned bones on nerves but also understand the action-reaction principle of muscles and bones.  It can be truly said that “the muscles are the masters and the bone is the slave, therefore muscles move bones”.

 In the up and coming class

We will be demonstrating the technique and training participants in its application as an additional treatment method in their kit bag of tools.

Specific imbalances are explored and used as examples of how the technique works.

1. Overview of postural deviations, what we will assess and treat.
2. Lower back pain and it's causes.
3. Hip and pelvic pain.
4. Musculoskeletal assessment to complement palpation skills.
5. Pelvic Assessment.
6. Range of Motion (ROM) assessment.
7. Resited testing of the pelvic muscles.
8. Prioritising problem area (cause and symptoms).
9. Treatment techniques for the lower back and pelvis.
10. Re-assessment

In this workshop Catherine will begin by outlining her treatment approach to treating pain in the lower back, pelvis and hip. She will take you through some useful assessment tools, looking at postral deviations, musculoskeletal limitations in ROM and muscle weakness due to Trigger Points. Following this she will then cover effective treatment techniques to eliminate Trigger Points causing weakness and limitation. You will then re-evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.

Lets demystify the HLT07 (Health Package) upgrade process.

Are you confused about the setting of goals for your business?

Are you confused about what is required of you to meet the HLT07 requirements?

Are you concerned about the cost you may incur to upgrade?

Are you aware that your CPE points could form part of your RPL?

Are you aware that your years in practice as a Therapist could form part of your RPL?

Does the process seem all too hard and daunting?

This workshop is designed to empower the therapist who is required to upgrade to the HLT07 qualification, with the knowledge and skills to assist them in their quest.

Topics to be discussed and simplified:

• The Health Package Qualification HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage
• Competency Based Assessment
• Demystifying Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Current Competency (RCC)
• How to approach a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for assessment
• How to put my RPL application together

This workshop will be very open with questions and discussion invited so as to produce an informative and empowering experience for all who attend. Each attendee will leave with a set of comprehensive notes and guidelines to help them pursue their upgrade confidently.

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), Adv Diploma in Naturopathy, Adv Diploma in Nutrition, Adv Diploma in Herbal Medicine, Adv Diploma in Homoeopathy, Diploma of Remedial Massage, Diploma of Remedial Therapies - Independent Consultant - CEO - Director of Education - Naturopath - Educator

Kathleen has in the past 13 years gained significant standing in the area of natural medicine, having started her training with the NSW School of Natural Medicine and concurrently working for the same in Administration, Kathleen has worked to become the CEO and Director of Education for the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and still holds that position today.

Kathleen attained a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) with the University of New England and started in private practice in 2002 and runs a successful practice with her partner, known as the Functional Health Centre in Coffs Harbour. Her understanding of the processes involved her ability to convey that knowledge to others, has earned her great respect as a Consultant, Administrator, Naturopath and Educator.

OUTCOMES FROM THE WORKSHOP:

The workshop will be delivered in 2 parts: Part 1 Anatomy & Physiology of the Lymph Vessel System and oedema formation. Part 2 Who is at risk? Living with lymph oedema, its management and long term effects.

 The workshop will give participants an in depth and up to date understanding of the lymphatic system, its importance in tissue health and the problems that occur when it is damaged or malformed. Lymph oedema is a lifelong affliction that affects the quality of life of many Australians and yet it remains largely hidden, poorly diagnosed and almost completely unfunded in our health care system. At the end of this workshop participants will be able to give their clients advice about preventing the onset of lymph oedema after cancer therapy, understand the role of the massage therapist in the treatment of lymph oedema and make appropriate referrals for undiagnosed oedemas.  Manual lymph drainage, compression therapies and emerging therapies will be discussed and described.

Outcomes from the Workshop

Have you ever wondered why some people can interact better with babies and children are attracted to some people more than others? Glenda will take you on an experiential journey exploring the finer aspects of touch and its effects from birth to adulthood, upon the parent and child relationship and its possible  effects on your clients as adults today.

In this two hour workshop you will discover the secrets to improving your communication skills with parents and their babies and also the younger clients you encounter in your practice. We invite you to explore the many facets of touch within your practice, and by implementing the principles of the IAIM Baby Massage Program, have greater success in dealing with the younger clients.

Understand the nature of the program, identify the benefits for the caregiver and the child, recognize and interpret infant cues, and how to implement principles into your practice. Workshop includes the History of Infant Massage and the IAIM program for parents, exploring the benefits of positive touch in Bonding and Attachment - experiential exercise, Massage Mediums, and holding and settling techniques.