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• Myofascial Release / CST I - Foundations
(Pre-requisites: Massage I or equivalent)

Myofascial Release (MFR) is a therapeutic treatment utilising a gentle form of stretching the connective tissue. It produces a profound healing effect upon the body tissues, eliminating pain, restoring motion and releasing patterns of stress. Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a holistic healing practice that uses very light touching to balance the craniosacral system in the body, which includes the bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues of the cranium and spinal area. Both methods combine well to treat a variety of conditions such as:

Acute pain & chronic pain
Sciatica
Cervical pain and dysfunction
Restriction of motion
Temporomandibular problems
Spinal curvatures
Birth trauma
Headaches & migraines
Back pain and dysfunction
Recurring injuries
Neurological disturbances
Pelvic problems
Learning difficulties
Fibromyalgia
Dyslexia
Frozen shoulder

• Myofascial Release / CST II - Unwinding
(Pre-requisites: Myofascial/CST I)

This seminar will enhance your skill level and sensitivity to address client’s emotional and physical releases. Persistent pain or structural dysfunction are often perpetuated by holding or bracing patterns. Learn protocols to release these energetic patterns.

• Myofascial Release / CST III - The Neck and Jaw
(Pre-requisites: Myofascial/CST I)

Demonstrates advanced techniques, especially for the hard palate and cranial constrictions. Concepts of the relationship between physical and emotional patterns are demonstrated regarding the jaw and neck. More cranial-sacral therapy techniques are introduced. The seminar will show you how to treat conditions such as chronic whiplash, headaches and more! Treatment of TMJ syndrome is critical to success in treating many musculo-skeletal complaints.

• Myofascial Release / CST IV - Structural Integration
(Pre-requisites: MFR/CST III and Massage II)

Details the concepts and techniques of using the osseous structures as levers to effect release of fascia. Upper and lower body techniques and advanced cranialsacral therapy techniques demonstrated. Practitioners claim that this is one of the best seminars in Australia for dealing with all sorts of clinical complaints. Find out why!

• Cranio Sacral V - Cranial Anatomy
(Pre-requisites: MFR/CST III, Anatomy and Physiology)

Relate technique to structure as you learn about the cranial system. Improve your understanding and visualisation of the cranio sacral system. Taught by Paul Doney, Cranial Anatomist.

Cranial and dural anatomy
Pre-course study booklet
Hands-on study techniques
Wet lab review

• Cranio Sacral VI - Cranial Protocols
(Pre-requisites: Myofascial/CST IV & V)

This seminar expands on more CST techniques which are taught throughout the whole seminar series. Many more conditions treated by CST will be discussed. The seminar is totally devoted to CST.

Sinus problems
Maxilla techniques
Sutural release protocols
The zygomae techniques
Headache protocols
The ethmoid techniques
Temporal techniques
The frontal techniques
Parietal techniques
Mandible techniques

• Cranio Sacral VII - Advanced Cranial Protocols
(Pre-requisites: Cranio Sacral V and VI)

Review techniques from the whole Myofascial/Cranial series, and learn more difficult and unusual techniques. This course is entirely devoted to Cranio Sacral Therapy protocols. Patricia Farnsworth will lead you into the concepts of mastery in this seminar. You will ask for more!

• Aromatherapy - The Essentials
(Pre-requisites:None. Massage I preferred)

This subject will introduce the science of Aromatherapy and provide a foundation for using essential oils in a clinic. The connections between other healing modalities useful to an Aromatherapist such as massage, acupressure and reflexology to treat mind, body and spirit will be discussed. Upon completion you will be able to immediately use essential oils for your clinic. This subject covers:

History of essential oils use
Carrier oils, blends and formula
Aims of Aromatherapy
Dosages and dilutions
Essential oil purchase, preservation
Safety aspects of using oils
Indications and contra-indications
Requirements for clinical practice
20 oils, applications and properties
Blend the personal prescription

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