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Geneviève Forget, D.O. / Philippe Druelle, D.O.
The brain, neuroplasticity and the efficacy of osteopathy - Endocranial Spasms stage III
- Date: January 16 to 19, 2025
- Prerequisites: D.O., D.O.M.P. who have done stages I and 2
- Language: French (translated in English)
- Code: SECM03
The brain, neuroplasticity and the efficacy of osteopathy - stage III
Geneviève Forget, D.O. / Philippe Druelle, D.O.
Part lll will focus on the palpation of fields, and more specifically electromagnetic fields, and on the practice of addressing changes in the dynamics and quality of brain matter following transgenerational damage, and on the method of helping patients become autonomous, dysfunction-free and free to choose.
Following events that have had an impact on a person at a physical and/or emotional level, certain changes in the physiology of the brain and the body's various systems can become permanent and/or chronic, resulting in dysfunctions, illnesses or behavioral disorders. Over the years, we have come to realize that several members of the same family can present the same sites of dysfunction in the brain and the physiological systems linked to the central chain. Members of the same family could then develop different or similar disorders, illnesses and behavioral attitudes (fears, for example).
We gradually discovered that these physical and/or emotional impacts were transmissible from generation to generation. We called this type of transmissible dysfunction: transgenerational or familial spasms.
OBJETIVE:
The aim of this seminar will therefore be to explain these exciting mechanisms affecting transmission through electromagnetic fields, to teach you the means of discovering and identifying endocranial sites of dysfunction in the endocranial dynamics of the brain, to address the different kinds of modifications and dysfunctions of target organs and/or systems, and to accompany the patient on his or her path towards his or her True Nature.
PROGRAM:
1. General introduction Presentation on electromagnetic fields and forces and the changes in systemic activity and brain physiology following transgenerational impact. Its importance in a person's overall balance and encouraging prospects in the methodology of affected sites. Presentation of various clinical cases.
2. Definition and development of :
- Lecture on genetic and epigenetic involvement in transmission.
- The notion of lineage and family, the dangers of family substitution, the role of the father and mother in different traditions, the role and function of each family member
- The different types of absence and their impact.
- The notion of lying, of the unspoken (or << ghost> >), of subordination of the conscience, of abandonment, of betrayal, the case of unwanted children.
Description of the different impacts and consequences on the evolution of a Being.
3. Explanation of the various essential stages of Being throughout life. Importance of developing one's True Nature. Importance of impact and transmission to children.
4. Review of the main techniques of spasms 1 and 2. Introduction to working with the electromagnetic field grid and palpation protocol III.
5. Work on the overall integrity of the electromagnetic field body, based on the grid of lines of force vs. field radiance. Application of various methods according to field dysfunction.
6. Work on the continuity of the central chain through the various fulcra.
7. Preparatory work on the central nervous system at field level. The central cerebral dynamo in conjunction with the heart dynamo and the central abdominal dynamo.
8. Practical applications on target areas associated with transgenerational spasms.
9. Description of the palpatory, behavioral and physiological specificity of transgenerational spasms. Practical application. Description of different types of reaction depending on site and cause. Notion of active and passive lesion.
10. Constructive preparatory exercise on the transmission of family lineages and the actualization of strengths.
11. Typical work flow with steps to free the brain area and use of electromagnetic fields (protocol 3), their importance in addressing the main site of transgenerational spasms.
12. Lecture on the True Nature of our patients and Consciousness. Notion of Forgiveness, truth process and evolution of Consciousness.
13. Spasm resolution and life decision. How to deal with the patient at this stage of the follow-up. The notion of active neutrality.
CONCLUSION
Summary and methodology for relieving spasms of transgenerational origin. The importance of helping each person to become free and autonomous. The role of the osteopath in contact with families. The notion of spirituality and destiny. The tightrope walker in balance. The importance of free will in making choices. True forgiveness and the power of hope. The possibility of passing on a healthy, balanced world to our children, while preserving their freedom.
Additional information:
Course schedules: From 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Location: Collège d'études Ostéopathiques, 550 Av. Beaumont suite 500, H3N 1V1 Montréal (Québec)
- Price
- 890,00$
- TPS
- 44,50$
- TVQ
- 88,78$
- Total
- 1023,28$
Joseph Gill-Lussier, DO
EMBODIED CLINICAL PRACTICE FOR OSTEOPATHS AND MANUAL THERAPISTS: EXPLORING TAI CHI AND OSTEOPATHY
- Date: March 28 to 30 2025
- Prerequisites: D.O., D.O.M.P. Student in year 5 and up
- Language: French (translate in english)
- Code: PCTCM
EMBODIED CLINICAL PRACTICE FOR OSTEOPATHS AND MANUAL THERAPISTS: EXPLORING TAI CHI AND OSTEOPATHY
Joseph Gill-Lussier, DO
Instructor:
Course Description: This immersive workshop is designed for manual therapists aiming to deepen their clinical practice through the integration of Tai Chi, Qigong, and embodiment practices. Focused on enhancing interoceptive awareness and the effectiveness of care, the workshop combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application, offering a holistic approach to patient treatment.
Learning Objectives: Participants will:
- Gain proficiency in Tai Chi and Qigong movements and understand their application in osteopathy.
- Develop skills in alignment, breathing, movement, relaxation, and attention to improve patient care.
- Learn to apply embodiment practices as tools for enhancing clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Course Modules:
- Foundations of Embodiment in Osteopathy: Introduction to the principles of Tai Chi, Qigong, and their relevance to osteopathic practice.
- Practical Applications of Tai Chi and Qigong: Hands-on practice of movements and techniques.
- Pain Management Strategies: Comprehensive strategies combining osteopathy with interdisciplinary approaches for effective pain management.
- Personal Development in Clinical Practice Exercises and reflective practices aimed at enhancing the therapist's presence and effectiveness.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to…
PRACTICE breathing, relaxation, alignment, attention, and mobilization exercises during Osteopathic care.
UNDERSTAND the postural impacts on health, postural oscillations, the balance system, the center of mass, and the center of pressure.
OBSERVE AND USE postural balance and alignment during Osteopathic care.
OBSERVE AND USE the tension-release component during Osteopathic care to promote tissue dialogue.
USE breathing in the context of treatment.
EXPERIMENT with new ways to perceive and move their bodies from the center of mass and transfer this experience to the Osteopathic care partnership with their patients.
EXPERIMENT with moving their attention within their own body and hands with practical exercises and APPLY it in Osteopathic care.
PRACTICE some Tuinas and mudra exercises (somatosensory stimulation). PRACTICE Qigong movements.
Methodology: The course employs a blend of lectures, practical workshops, facilitated by experts in the field. Interactive sessions and guest lectures enrich the learning experience, while personal development activities aim to deepen the therapeutic connection.
Target Audience This course is intended for osteopathic practitioners, manual therapists, and healthcare professionals seeking to incorporate holistic and embodiment practices into their treatment repertoire.
Additional information:
Course schedules: From 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Location: CCO College d'études Ostéopathiques, 550 Av. Beaumont suite 500, H3N 1V1 Montréal (Québec)
- Price
- 670,00$
- TPS
- 33,50$
- TVQ
- 66,83$
- Total
- 770,83$
Joseph Gill-Lussier, DO
Cervicogenic Syndromes: Neck Pain, Headache, Tinnitus, and Dizziness. An Advanced Volumetric Approach – A New Osteopathic Method
- Date: February 6 to 9, 2025
- Prerequisites: D.O., D.O.M.P. Student in year 5 and up
- Language: English
- Code: CSAAAV
Cervicogenic Syndromes: Neck Pain, Headache, Tinnitus, and Dizziness. An Advanced Volumetric Approach – A New Osteopathic Method
Joseph Gill-Lussier, DO
Instructor:
Cervicogenic disorders (neck pain, headache, tinnitus, dizziness) represent a frequent reason for consultation. This course aims at deepening knowledge and providing osteopaths with a variety of approaches for patients with complex care trajectories who have already consulted osteopaths and other therapists without results. The literature on chronic neck pain, cervicogenic headaches and cervicogenic dizziness will be presented in order to inform clinicians. The pathophysiology, epidemiology, semiology and differential diagnosis associated with these disorders will be discussed. From a clinical point of view, it will be taught how to apply this knowledge in the field in a preventive, curative, palliative or referencing framework, taking into account the delimited field of action of osteopaths.
THE ADVANCED VOLUMETRIC APPROACH (AVA) is an osteopathic technique developed by Joseph Gill-Lussier, D.O. specifically designed for complex cases. Based on the principles taught by Robert Rousse, D.O., the technique incorporates influences from Becker, Hoover, and Arbuckle to create a unique and effective clinical approach. The AVA method involves establishing a dialogue with the patient’s tissues and engaging the whole person to achieve the normalization of the cervical neurological subunit. The approach also considers the neuromechanical link between the peripheral levers and structural manipulations and their effects on the central nervous system. Moreover, the AVA approach takes into account andragogical, self-efficacy, and enactive infererence models to guide treatment. This collaborative clinical approach is known to effectively address complex cases found in the clinic, and has helped many patients to achieve better outcomes.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES of the course
- RAISING THE OSTEOPATH'S AWARENESS OF to the importance in identifying the root causes of the imbalance, headaches, tinnitus, pain and of considering possible comorbidities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- DEVELOP A CORRECT AND ACCURATE LEXICAL SET
- LEARN THE OSTEOPATHIC ASSESSMENT AND APPROACH of patients with cervicogenic disorders with the Advanced Volumetric Approach.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
- UNDERSTAND the pathology and pathophysiology associated with cervicogenic disorders implicating dizziness, headache, tinnitus and neck pain.
- KNOW the existence of their main dangerous mimics (transient ischemic attack, arrhythmia, stroke, etc.).
- UNDERSTAND the delimited field of action of the osteopath and the importance of referencing in the treatment of the various vestibular, central or vascular pathologies.
- EVALUATE AND USE the Advanced Volumetric Approach, therefore:
- KNOW HOW TO APPROACH proprioceptive cervicogenic dizziness, cervicogenic headaches, cervicogenic tinnitus, and chronic neck pain.
- DEVELOP THE NECESSARY KNOW-HOW AND MENTAL POSTURE in the technical procedure and in the therapeutic contact with the patient.
- ESTABLISH a logical relationship between structures, anxiety and fatigue, and function in the context of cervicogenic disorders.
- KNOW THE KEY STRUCTURES of the different systems and mechanisms to guide relevant and effective intervention in osteopathy in the context of damage to the cervical neurological subunit.
PRESENTATION PLAN:
Each day will take place in 2 parts:
AM THEORETICAL PRESENTATION: Knowledge and Professional Skills
PM THE PRACTICE Know How.
DAY 1
THEORETICAL PRESENTATION
Clinical context from which emerged the Advanced Volumetric Approach.
Review on Cervical Proprioceptive Dizziness
- Consequences on the patients according to the characteristics of the populations affected.
- Fall risk assessment and universal fall precautions.
Osteopathic Constructs: Clinical Approach
- Osteopathy ontology and conceptual considerations: What is osteopathy in 2023?
- So what is the active ingredient?
- What is osteopathic lesion or “somatic dysfunction”?
Know How, Principles and Models in Osteopathy
Basic evaluation triad to promote the conditions for dialogue
Principle of test-correction and correction systems
- Know-how: Tissue dialogue
- Constructs of functional and structural according to Hoover
- The spring and barrier concept
- Adaptation
- The different moments of induction
- Introduction to embodied Osteopathy
PRACTICE
The tissue framework and liquids: a model of tensegrity
Structural and fluid mass mechanism according to Robert Rousse D.O. and Magoun
Global work: “structural-fluidic”
The Comma Technique
Induction test practice
- Lateral chest compression test
- A/P compression test
- Cephalo caudal compression test
Spiral thoracic volumetric techniques (Variant on post endothoracic fascia, Variant on ant endothoracic fascia, Nancy Côté D.O. variant (“open the book”))
Thoracic normalisation: Mediastinal area
«Care bear» technique (upper and lower limb)
Lateral decompression of the thorax in 3 stages using levers
Lateral shoulder decompression in DD
DAY 2
THEORETICAL PRESENTATION
Review Continuous Cervical Proprioceptive Dizziness…
- Interdisciplinarity
- Red flags, Differential diagnosis-Pathology, semiology and treatments
- Vertigo of central origin (Post concussion syndrome, Psychogenic vertigo, Vestibular migraine, Basilar migraine, Vertebrobasilar insufficiency)
- Functional vertigo (PPPD, cervicogenic dizziness)
- Common benign and dangerous etiologies of vertigo and dizziness – pathophysiology and pathophysiology
- Other differential diagnoses
PRACTICE: Global work continued…
Spiral work
- Posterolateral chain (BIT)
- Work for DM with head flexion. (and eyes)
- Tx-Lumbar segmental work
Visceral Frame Normalisation
Peri-umbilical- hypogastric
Urogenital gutter
Pubo-vesico-gyneco-sacral recto blade and hypogastric density
Objectives, dialogue, therapeutic approaches
Upper middle and lower posterior unit work.
DAY 3
THEORETICAL PRESENTATION
Review Cervical proprioceptive dizziness continue…
- Interventions
Review of non-specific chronic cervicalgia
- Pathophysiology of chronic pain
- Apprehension-avoidance model
- Self-efficacy
- Predictive and interoceptive “embodied” model
Review of headaches of cervical origin
- Etiology
- Diagnostic criteria
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatments
PRACTICE
Cross work of densities and adhesions: “Jesus Christ super star” technique
- In distraction/compression
- prevertebral chain, DM, Vertebral
Work of the anterior cervico-visceral compartment with an inverted lever on the Dura and the prevertebral chain
Work on deep visceral sheath and hyoid mobilization
Test in a-p high cx
Mobilization test and search for the slowing point
Density or adhesion work
- cervico-colic
- cranio-cervical
- cervico-cranial
Technique of Romeo and Juliet modification of the Technique of Fredérick Sary D.O.
Working of the anterior cervico-visceral compartment with an inverted lever on the DM and the prevertebral chain.
Slow down point and osteopathic lesion
Counterstrain technique in DL Head scapula cx, thx, sup Limb.
DAY 4
THEORETICAL PRESENTATION:
Presentation of the cranial volumetric concept:
- Cranial and intracranial tensegrity system.
- System of pillars and arches.
- Cavity and cranial compartments.
- Bowl Demonstration.
PRACTICE :
Work C0.C1 TMJ. (“cervical trigeminate nucleus”)
Cranial work: AP sphere: compression-decompression, Lateral compartments.
Bilat TMJ cradle technique in distraction,
TMJ technique in compression.
Technique of the cross OM Orbital axis.
Additional information:
Course schedules: From 8h30 am to 17h30 pm
Location: CSO – Vancouver: 101-1150 Station St. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6A 4C7
- Price
- 950,00$