New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics http://nmsnt.org Massage School Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:04:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Ethics w/ Bhanu Harrison http://nmsnt.org/ethics-w-bhanu-harrison.html http://nmsnt.org/ethics-w-bhanu-harrison.html#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:36:10 +0000 Ethan http://nmsnt.org/?p=4356 For complete listings of Bhanu Harrison’s Spring 2012 workshops, please email bjoy@comcast.net for the flyer, or call 505-837-2100.

]]> http://nmsnt.org/ethics-w-bhanu-harrison.html/feed 0 CNB Certification in Neurology for Bodywork – Module 12 http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-12.html http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-12.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:37:34 +0000 Enai Brutus http://nmsnt.org/?p=4324 Module 12 (Dec. 8-9)

Neurologic Bodywork Therapy Methods Review

Selecting among the treatment methods for the individual

REVIEW OF ALL PHYSICAL TREATMENT METHODS TO DATE

Developing a customized bodywork therapy plan for the individual, not the disease

Negotiating and communicating a joint therapist-client plan according to client goals

Scheduling a series of therapy with goals

Explaining the effects, side effects and goals of neurologic methods vs familiar

Involving the client in the therapy actively

Homework for the client changes after each session

Homework for the bodyworker defined by cognitive dissonance

 

]]> http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-12.html/feed 0 CNB Certification in Neurology for Bodywork – Module 11 http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-11.html http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-11.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:35:41 +0000 Enai Brutus http://nmsnt.org/?p=4322 Module 11 (Nov. 3-4)

Neurologic Bodywork Assessment Methods Review

Designing your office forms for neurological bodywork

Developing and role-playing verbal bodywork history taking skills

REVIEW OF ALL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTS TO DATE

Charting your findings efficiently

Written and verbal communication with physicians and HIPAA

Interim reevaluations

Varying length of visits for different clients

When to refer and ask for help in assessment

Paper surveys and evaluations, anonymous feedback

Requesting referrals for your unique practice

All practices develop an “Immune System” for selecting appropriate clients-be conscious

 

]]> http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-11.html/feed 0 CNB Certification in Neurology for Bodywork – Module 10 http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-10.html http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-10.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:31:25 +0000 Enai Brutus http://nmsnt.org/?p=4320 Module 10 (Oct. 6-7)

Essential Elements; Digestion, and Nutritional Effects on Tissue Recovery

“Human Husbandry”; Basic nutritional needs for tissue recovery

Review of 5 signs of Inflammation

Review of 3 stages of healing

Palpable indications of digestive disturbance

Leaky Gut Syndrome effects on tissue healing

Sleep hormones and recovery

Menstrual hormones and tissue softening

Toxic dental materials, Oral Galvanism, Fluoride and Chlorine

Thyroid effects on bodywork

Adrenal somatic assessment- benefits of “fluff & buff” type spa treatments

 

]]> http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-10.html/feed 0 CNB Certification in Neurology for Bodywork – Module 9 http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-9.html http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-9.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:29:06 +0000 Enai Brutus http://nmsnt.org/?p=4317 Module 9 (Sept. 8-9)

Spinal and Disc Degenerative Disorders

Osteoporosis is comorbid with Osteoarthritis

Bodywork for Spinal Stenosis

Intervertebral Foramen Anatomy

Intervertebral disc innervation

Intervertebral disc bulge, herniation, and extrusion—bodywork hazards and indications

Spinal instability-X-ray evidence, Upright MRI, and videofluoroscopy

Intraarticular cartilage degeneration—its bodywork assessment and appropriate therapy

Passive range of motion assessment

Joint-Play, End-Feel, Synovial Pumping, Rhythmic Compression—Bodywork Traditions

Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA); working with chiropractors or independently

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, and bodywork

 

]]> http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-9.html/feed 0 CNB Certification in Neurology for Bodywork – Module 8 http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-8.html http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-8.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:27:21 +0000 Enai Brutus http://nmsnt.org/?p=4315 Module 8 (Aug. 4-5)

Mood, Affect, Emotion and Mental Illness, Lobes and Basal Ganglia Interactions

Working with Psychologists; EMDR and other concurrent therapies

Movement disorders, Parkinsonism, Tourette’s, Tics and Tremors

Phobias, rage, sexual disorders and the amygdalar nuclei

“Nervous Breakdown” and the Adrenal/General Adaptation Syndrome of Selye

Disorders of obsessional thought or action-basal ganglia

Depression and the left frontal lobe-fMRI evidence

Anxiety and the right frontal lobe-fMRI evidence

Review of Transneural Degeneration (TND) and its counterintuitive effects

Review of neural fatigue from overuse/high frequency of firing

Attention, Focus and Hyperactivity frontal lobe pathways for Bodywork

 

]]> http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-8.html/feed 0 CNB Certification in Neurology for Bodywork – Module 7 http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-7.html http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-7.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:25:33 +0000 Enai Brutus http://nmsnt.org/?p=4313 Module 7 (July 7-8)

Autonomic Function and Dysfunction

Microanatomy of autonomics-sympathetic and parasympathetic systems

Pre and paravertebral chain ganglia, cervical chain ganglia, abdominal plexi

Suprasegmental control of the ANS from the brain and brainstem

Neural control of circulation-the Proximal Vasoconstriction Rule TROPHIC

Neurolymphatic implications of autonomic function

Sympathetic and lymphatic effects of cryotherapy

Raynaud’s Syndrome, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Delicacy of ANS presentations—fallacies of “no pain-no gain” approach

Review of brainstem pontomedullary reticular formation controls of the ANS

Review of cerebral and cerebellar controls on the brainstem PMRF

Bowel sounds and their assessment for bodywork

 

]]> http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-7.html/feed 0 CNB Certification in Neurology for Bodywork – Module 6 http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork.html http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:23:26 +0000 Enai Brutus http://nmsnt.org/?p=4310 Module 6 (June 16-17)

Cerebellum, Resting Tone, Posture and Spinal Curves

Neuroanatomy of the cerebellum

Alcohol effects on the cerebellum

Oxygen effects on the cerebellar cortex

Early childhood development of eye movements coupled with postural spinal muscles

Neurologic Foundations of Scoliosis

Limbic System, emotion and cerebellar modulation of tone

Learning models; cerebellar motor planning as the foundation of thought

Bodywork assessment and effects on the cerebellum-normal and pathological cases

Intention tremors

Balance, coordination, speed, and timing—from brain injured to competitive athletes

Yoga, Pilates, Core Stabilization, and rehab with eyes closed

 

]]> http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork.html/feed 0 CNB Certification in Neurology for Bodywork – Module 5 http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-5.html http://nmsnt.org/cnb-certification-in-neurology-for-bodywork-module-5.html#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:21:37 +0000 Enai Brutus http://nmsnt.org/?p=4308 Module 5 (May 5-6)

Brainstem, Gateway To The Brain

Mesencephalon, Pons, and Medulla Oblongata

Cranial Nerves; Powerful Tools for Bodywork Assessment and Therapy

Working with Dentists-facial pain, tooth alignment and TMD

Pupil size; Windows to the Brain

Brainstem as Bottleneck; decerebrate posturing

Working with Behavioral Optometrists and Vision Therapists

Comparative Anatomy and Physiology-Evolution of Upright Posture

Proximal flexor posture and the Red Nucleus/mesencephalon connection

Utilizing brainstem periaqueductal grey mechanisms of pain control in bodywork

Serotonin reward cascade and the brainstem nucleus raphe magnus

Nor-epinephrine pain control and the brainstem lucus ceruleus

Brainstem controls of the autonomic nervous system

Nausea, respiration, pulse-oxygenation, blood pressure, vertigo, loss of consciousness

 

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Brain Firing Pathways and Bodywork

Frontal, Parietal, Temporal and Occipital Lobes

Brain controls on flexor tone; decorticate posturing

Brain controls on distal extensor tone; soft pyramidal paresis

Bodywork for brain injury syndromes and neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood

Passive Range of Motion Assessment

Assessing quality of resting tone

Observing latency with motor firing– Motor strength and fatigue sensitivity

Hemispheric effects on Immunity

Working with Chiropractic Neurologists

Memory and executive functions

 

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