Pelvic and Lumbar Spine Workshop

Christchurch : Postponed until further notice due to Covid

Day 1 - ILIO-SACRAL DYSFUNCTION

Ilio-Sacral Dysfunction by definitions is.... How misaligned Ilia bones influence the Sacrum and functional leg lengths. Includes basic Cervical Assess & Treat. This three-day workshop forms AMT’s most important ‘Foundation’ training. Learn to address the ilia bones not only via the muscles but at the source, the spine, for more effective and longer lasting results. This workshop includes basic neck palpation and the extremely effective, simple ‘Neck reflex’ technique. The correction of the ilia bones takes only one or two moves

Day 2 - SACRO-ILIAC DYSFUNCTION [Plus - Lumbar Spine]

Sacro-Iliac Dysfunction by definition is... How a misaligned Sacrum can impact on the Ilia causing SIJ dysfunction, L5 vertebral misalignment, along with compromising spinal fluid flow. Learn to assess and correct the sacrum and lumbar spine and understand their importance in health and function. Learn of the Occiput’s involvement in sacral dysfunction. One move does the correction! Also learn to assess and correct lumbar spine vertebrae. In particular L5 is responsible for many lower back, pelvis and leg symptoms. Don’t just treat a symptom! Correct at the source which is usually far away from the tight muscle you want to treat. Learn about the reasons why the neck can affect the pelvis via Spinal Reflexes.

NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCTION

Along with consolidation of prior days training –

Neuromuscular Re-Education (NREs) are “dysfunction specific” take- home movements or static holds that the client does on a daily basis to lessen or prevent muscle memory pulling the bony structure back out of alignment and back into pain again. They return a chronic hypertonic muscle back to normal muscle tone. NRE’s are not compulsory, and can be reserved for difficult cases where your corrections aren’t holding. The second treatment is a good place to start if your initial corrections have not held. How often have you heard a client say “I felt good for a few days after the treatment but now the pain has returned”. Areas addressed with NRE’s include the Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine. Most of us are carrying around chronic muscular dysfunction patterns. These are the normal way your body responds to day to day physical stress over a period of months or many years. Unless we receive a different type of injury these ground in dysfunctions often slowly creep back and eventually cause pain again. AMT calls this the ‘Chronic Pain Cycle’ and NRE’s have a high success rate for rectifying this pain pattern. NRE’s are specific for each pelvic dysfunction as identified and addressed in clinic. They have the ability to correct on their own so when done daily are like the client having a mini treatment daily!

YOUR TEACHER – John Garfield Dip B.T./ Dip R.M. John has been a bodyworker for over 22 years and has trained in a multitude of tactile therapies, including Bowen Therapy, Remedial Massage, Soft Tissue Therapy, Cranio Sacaral Therapy, Strain Counter-Strain, Kinesiology, and Visceral Manipulation.

Web Site: www.appliedmyoskeletal.com.au (Workshop registration)

Facebook: College of Applied Myoskeletal Therapy

Email: learnamt@outlook.com

Coordinator: Lynn Wilson – 0212102776 E: Lynn.wilson@outlook.co.nz

"John, you are one of the most incredible instructors and this course has been out of

this world. It is one of the courses that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Really

excited to add all these techniques to my toolbox, and support my clients" - Fiona R.

Bowen Therapist (permission was granted to publish full name)

"Excellent workshop with good explanations of all moves. Will certainly be using

these techniques in my work. Enjoyed the way John encouraged the entire class to

practice and observe everyone doing the moves and making sure each person was

in the correct place. Many thanks for your patience and sharing your knowledge.

Can't wait till next workshop". - L.R. Bowen Therapist