Complementary Health Seminars (CHS) provide the best local and international presenters, covering topics from evidence-based to the more subtle energetic modalities.
Continuing Education is an important ongoing concern for any therapist who is serious about their profession. CHS events and educational resources, including our DVD Live Recordings provide you with professional and educative presentations and workshops where new research, techniques and other important issues facing therapists are both discussed and demonstrated.
Continuing Education Points recognised by:
:: Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) :: College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) :: College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) :: Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT) :: Institute of Registered Myotherapists of Australia (IRMA) :: Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) :: Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) :: Massage Australia
Myofascial Cupping is a fabulous addition to the toolbox for Massage Therapists. It is a modified version of the ancient Eastern-style cupping which major differences include targeting the musculo-skeletal system rather than meridian systems used by traditional Chinese practitioners and using the cups in a moving sequence, rather than stationery.
Low back pain is a complex, multi-dimensional problem. Dr. Ford gives an overview of evidence-based literature regarding the efficacy of the common treatment approaches with particular emphasis on massage and exercise based approaches followed by a technical demonstration of how to teach clients to activate transversus abdominis and lumbar multifidus.
Steven Goldstein explores sacroiliac joint dysfunction & low back pain. We look at how to create a management plan based on this format, what assessment and special tests to form a working diagnosis, and utilize techniques drawn from direct and indirect myofascial release methods IFR/MFR, positional release technique PRT, muscle energy technique MET, mobilization techniques for the lumbar spine, pelvis and hip, trigger point and deep tissue massage.