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SUMMARY:Vancouver: Viva Las Vagus – 14CEC’s
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThe Viva Las Vagus 2 Day Introductory Continuing Education Course totalling 14 hours for both days aims to educate Manual Therapists about the health benefits for patients from treatment of the Vagus Nerve.  Manual Practitioners ( Registered Massage Therapists\, Manual Osteopathic Therapists\, Physiotherapists\, Occupational Therapists\, Kinesiologists\, Chiropractors and Traditional Chinese Medicine ) will have the opportunities to watch demonstrations\, share discussions and manually work in partners throughout both days in a Supervised setting. \nPreparatory home study prior to attending the first morning please complete the following lessons:\nLesson One: Watch the five Vagus Nerve videos.\nLesson Two: Read the two articles based on professionally conducted Vagus nerve research.\nLesson Three: Draw the pathway of the Vagus nerve starting from the medulla oblongata\, be sure to label all of the branches. Submit the drawing assignment through the LMS. \nIn class time involves:\n25 % theory discussion and power points involving anatomy\, physiology and diseases of the Vagus Nerve\n15% demonstration of assessment\, treatment and home care techniques\n60% hands on Partner Practice involving assessments\, treatments and home care for the Vagus Nerve \nLearning Outcomes\nWhat to Expect: \n\nLearn how assess and recognize shifts in their own vagal tone\nKnow where the vagus access sites are on the body\nUnderstand the vagus nerve trends and theories\, both over the last 20 years and present day\nRecognize the signs\, symptoms\, and diagnoses involving the vagus nerve with their patients\nLearn the anatomy of CNX\, embryological development\, reflexes and functions\nBecome confident assessing the vagus nerve\nTreat the vagus nerve through various modalities:  lymphatically\, fascially\, with craniosacral therapy and  through osteoarticulations (MET)\nPractice and experience vagal self-care methods\, for the therapist and the patient\nUnderstanding of the Social Engagement System\, HPA Axis\, Gut-Brain and Heart-Brain involvement with the CNX\nExperience a heightened vagal tone and the benefits of ‘real’ treatment experiences in class\nEnjoy the two days together\nThe whole course is designed and offered with everyone’s vagus tone in mind…. We are going to VAGUS!!!\n\nTestimonials\n“Thanks SO much\, loved this beautiful course and hands on\, terrific after many years in Practice to learn totally new contacts\, assessments\, treatments and patient self / home care”\nK.Y \n“Very much appreciated this whole course focused on the CNX\, especially appreciated the new assessment methods and considerations … manual nerve therapy to support the Autonomics System with patients and myself”\nR.S
URL:https://opalclinic.ca/event/vlv-vancouver-nov/
LOCATION:Granville Island Hotel\, 1253 Johnston Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Credits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dawn Sharman":MAILTO:dawnsharman@shaw.ca
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SUMMARY:Kelowna: Viva Las Vagus – 14CEC’s
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThe Viva Las Vagus 2 Day Introductory Continuing Education Course totalling 14 hours for both days aims to educate Manual Therapists about the health benefits for patients from treatment of the Vagus Nerve.  Manual Practitioners ( Registered Massage Therapists\, Manual Osteopathic Therapists\, Physiotherapists\, Occupational Therapists\, Kinesiologists\, Chiropractors and Traditional Chinese Medicine ) will have the opportunities to watch demonstrations\, share discussions and manually work in partners throughout both days in a Supervised setting. \nPreparatory home study prior to attending the first morning please complete the following lessons:\nLesson One: Watch the five Vagus Nerve videos.\nLesson Two: Read the two articles based on professionally conducted Vagus nerve research.\nLesson Three: Draw the pathway of the Vagus nerve starting from the medulla oblongata\, be sure to label all of the branches. Submit the drawing assignment through the LMS. \nIn class time involves:\n25 % theory discussion and power points involving anatomy\, physiology and diseases of the Vagus Nerve\n15% demonstration of assessment\, treatment and home care techniques\n60% hands on Partner Practice involving assessments\, treatments and home care for the Vagus Nerve \nLearning Outcomes\nWhat to Expect: \n\nLearn how assess and recognize shifts in their own vagal tone\nKnow where the vagus access sites are on the body\nUnderstand the vagus nerve trends and theories\, both over the last 20 years and present day\nRecognize the signs\, symptoms\, and diagnoses involving the vagus nerve with their patients\nLearn the anatomy of CNX\, embryological development\, reflexes and functions\nBecome confident assessing the vagus nerve\nTreat the vagus nerve through various modalities:  lymphatically\, fascially\, with craniosacral therapy and  through osteoarticulations (MET)\nPractice and experience vagal self-care methods\, for the therapist and the patient\nUnderstanding of the Social Engagement System\, HPA Axis\, Gut-Brain and Heart-Brain involvement with the CNX\nExperience a heightened vagal tone and the benefits of ‘real’ treatment experiences in class\nEnjoy the two days together\nThe whole course is designed and offered with everyone’s vagus tone in mind…. We are going to VAGUS!!!\n\nTestimonials\n“Thanks SO much\, loved this beautiful course and hands on\, terrific after many years in Practice to learn totally new contacts\, assessments\, treatments and patient self / home care”\nK.Y \n“Very much appreciated this whole course focused on the CNX\, especially appreciated the new assessment methods and considerations … manual nerve therapy to support the Autonomics System with patients and myself”\nR.S
URL:https://opalclinic.ca/event/vlv-kelowna-oct/
LOCATION:First College\, Second Floor\, 532 Leon Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Credits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dawn Sharman":MAILTO:dawnsharman@shaw.ca
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SUMMARY:Vernon: 2 Day Viva Las Vagus – 14CEC’s
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThe Viva Las Vagus 2 Day Introductory Continuing Education Course totalling 14 hours for both days aims to educate Manual Therapists about the health benefits for patients from treatment of the Vagus Nerve.  Manual Practitioners ( Registered Massage Therapists\, Manual Osteopathic Therapists\, Physiotherapists\, Occupational Therapists\, Kinesiologists\, Chiropractors and Traditional Chinese Medicine ) will have the opportunities to watch demonstrations\, share discussions and manually work in partners throughout both days in a Supervised setting. \nPreparatory home study prior to attending the first morning please complete the following lessons:\nLesson One: Watch the five Vagus Nerve videos.\nLesson Two: Read the two articles based on professionally conducted Vagus nerve research.\nLesson Three: Draw the pathway of the Vagus nerve starting from the medulla oblongata\, be sure to label all of the branches. Submit the drawing assignment through the LMS. \nIn class time involves:\n25 % theory discussion and power points involving anatomy\, physiology and diseases of the Vagus Nerve\n15% demonstration of assessment\, treatment and home care techniques\n60% hands on Partner Practice involving assessments\, treatments and home care for the Vagus Nerve \nLearning Outcomes\nUpon Completion the Participants will have gained the following: \n– An understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the Vagus Nerve\n– Anatomical structural Implications for assessment and treatment and Confidence with manual skills for assessments and treatments and demonstrating home care\n– Awareness of the Vagus Nerve trends happening now and over the last 5 years\n– Comprehension of the multiple Vagus Nerve Theories that have evolved over the last 20 years\n– A deeper knowledge regarding the vital importance of Safety and treating the Vagus Nerve\n– A new passion for discovering more about the Vagus Nerve treatment manually to support the health goals of patients\n– Enhanced self-care on the Practitioners behalf of their own Vagus Nerve health \nTestimonials\n“Thanks SO much\, loved this beautiful course and hands on\, terrific after many years in Practice to learn totally new contacts\, assessments\, treatments and patient self / home care”\nK.Y \n“Very much appreciated this whole course focused on the CNX\, especially appreciated the new assessment methods and considerations … manual nerve therapy to support the Autonomics System with patients and myself”\nR.S
URL:https://opalclinic.ca/event/2-day-viva-las-vagus-14cecs-2/
LOCATION:Tidal Elements Healing Arts Studio\, 3410 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T 7L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Credits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dawn Sharman":MAILTO:dawnsharman@shaw.ca
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SUMMARY:2 Day Viva Las Vagus – 14CEC’s
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThe Viva Las Vagus 2 Day Introductory Continuing Education Course totalling 14 hours for both days aims to educate Manual Therapists about the health benefits for patients from treatment of the Vagus Nerve.  Manual Practitioners ( Registered Massage Therapists\, Manual Osteopathic Therapists\, Physiotherapists\, Occupational Therapists\, Kinesiologists\, Chiropractors and Traditional Chinese Medicine ) will have the opportunities to watch demonstrations\, share discussions and manually work in partners throughout both days in a Supervised setting. \nPreparatory home study prior to attending the first morning please complete the following lessons:\nLesson One: Watch the five Vagus Nerve videos.\nLesson Two: Read the two articles based on professionally conducted Vagus nerve research.\nLesson Three: Draw the pathway of the Vagus nerve starting from the medulla oblongata\, be sure to label all of the branches. Submit the drawing assignment through the LMS. \nIn class time involves:\n25 % theory discussion and power points involving anatomy\, physiology and diseases of the Vagus Nerve\n15% demonstration of assessment\, treatment and home care techniques\n60% hands on Partner Practice involving assessments\, treatments and home care for the Vagus Nerve \nLearning Outcomes\nUpon Completion the Participants will have gained the following: \n– An understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the Vagus Nerve\n– Anatomical structural Implications for assessment and treatment and Confidence with manual skills for assessments and treatments and demonstrating home care\n– Awareness of the Vagus Nerve trends happening now and over the last 5 years\n– Comprehension of the multiple Vagus Nerve Theories that have evolved over the last 20 years\n– A deeper knowledge regarding the vital importance of Safety and treating the Vagus Nerve\n– A new passion for discovering more about the Vagus Nerve treatment manually to support the health goals of patients\n– Enhanced self-care on the Practitioners behalf of their own Vagus Nerve health \nTestimonials\n“Thanks SO much\, loved this beautiful course and hands on\, terrific after many years in Practice to learn totally new contacts\, assessments\, treatments and patient self / home care”\nK.Y \n“Very much appreciated this whole course focused on the CNX\, especially appreciated the new assessment methods and considerations … manual nerve therapy to support the Autonomics System with patients and myself”\nR.S
URL:https://opalclinic.ca/event/2-day-viva-las-vagus-14cecs/
LOCATION:Penticton Skaha Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre\, 105-2504 Skaha Lake Rd\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, V2A6G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Credits
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