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IMPORTANT NOTICES
~Eugene Study Groups will not be offered during January through August 2010 to facilitate a writing project.
~Portland Visceral Manipulation Study Groups will be available intermittently through 2010
~Treatment sessions and VMSI classes will continue as usual during this time.
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Twelve Varieties of Functional Methods
There are many varieties of Functional Methods. The most commonly practiced variations are Unwinding, and Functional-Indirect. While these two low-force yet powerful treatment methods allow the practitioner to accomplish a great deal, skill in the full scope of functional methods dramatically increases the number of keys on a practitioners ring to unlock well-being for a wide range of client situations. I invite you to pick up those keys one at a time over the course of fifteen months.
This fifteen-month-long course will teach twelve distinct functional methods. In the uniqueness and complexity of our clients/patients, each functional method provides another potential avenue to normalize tight or lax tissue in the body. Developing skill in all the varieties will give you a large tool kit with which to address a wide range of situations for your clients/patients. Each method is powerful in itself, and they can be combined to give more variations and stronger effects. Learning all the methods and how they relate to each other will give you a much fuller understanding of how the body changes with functional methods. You will then be able to mix and match techniques to address a wide range of situations. Along with treatment strategies good assessment skills are essential. In this course, Osteopathic Listening will be taught as a primary assessment method. Other assessment methods including mobility testing, orthopedic tests, and manual thermal diagnosis will also be presented. How to use each treatment method on a range of tissue types will be presented.
What are functional methods? Functional methods are low force treatment methods designed to wake up proprioception in the body. They normalize tissue span, tone locally, and relieve the often-complex strains running through the body at a distance.
Where did functional methods come from? Osteopaths in North America and in Europe developed functional methods over the past century.
How is the class structured? The class is made up of four terms that are spread over fifteen months: Fall, Winter, Spring and Fall. There is no summer term. Each month, one variation of functional methods will be presented and practiced. Between class meetings the course participants will practice the method taught. At each class meeting there will be opportunity for students to practice on each other. Details of anatomy will be taught as needed to use the techniques. Additional independent study of anatomy is recommended along with this course. The instructor will demonstrate the individual techniques and also full treatment sessions. How to focus the mind for this type of treatment will be discussed and useful meditative strategies will be offered. Cautions and considerations for use of these methods will be taught. This will include age related issues, and pathology issues.
The classes will generally meet every other week on Wednesday. The first class will meet September 1st from 9:00 until 12:00 and from 1:30 until 4:30. Two weeks later, the class will meet only from 9:00 till 12:00. The class times will continue to alternate like this every other week.
Four-handed work with the instructor in his practice may be available to Functional Methods course participants with instructor approval for an additional $12 per treatment session. During each month between classes the instructor will be available for email questions.
Schedule: There are two class days per month: all-day classes are one Wednesday a month from 9AM - 4:30PM and half-day classes are on a Wednesday two weeks later, 9AM - 12NOON.
What are the benefits of taking this class? In this class series you will learn a wide range of highly effective low force treatment methods. You will also learn assessment methods to know when and how to apply the functional methods. Your clients/patients will benefit from more effective treatment. You will benefit from the satisfaction of knowing you can offer your clients/patients more effective methods and by having methods that are easier on your body.
Which varieties of functional treatment methods are taught? Regional tissue release (unwinding), Direction of Effort (functional direct) (fascial load), Direction of Ease (functional indirect) (induction), Mixed Ease and Effort, Long Lever vs. Short Lever, Recoil, Centralizing (Hoover technique), Walking to Corners, Oscillatory, Flossing, Stack and Borrow, and Scrubbing the Walls.
The assessment methods introduced include Mobility Testing, General Listening, Local Listening, Lift Listening, Layer Listening, Applied Kinesiology (including a new, faster, low-force variation), Enhanced Palpation, Ripples in the Stream, Sonar, Manual Thermal Diagnosis, Observation of Posture, and Intuition.
I already know some of these techniques. Can I take just part of the class series? Discuss this with the instructor. It is beneficial to take the whole series as additional information may be presented about the techniques you already know. Relationships between treatment methods will be presented to enlarge your understanding. The information about assessment methods, cautions and considerations, and mind focusing offered in each class are essential.
What are the meditation techniques like? The meditation techniques are playful ways to observe the mind in action, and gradually help it find calmness and stability. These methods are not ritualistic and not tied to any specific spiritual system. Mental openness and stability are essential to reading how to work with each unique client/patient.
What are the prerequisites? Applicants must hold a professional license enabling them to engage in touch therapy. This includes AT, DC, DO, LAC, LMT, MD, ND, OT, PT, RN. Holders of other licenses are welcome to apply. Applicants must present proof of malpractice insurance.
Are Continuing Education credits available? Certificates of attendance will be issued at each class. Check with your licensing or certifying agency for acceptance.
Where will this class series meet? This class series will meet at The Studio, 880 Nantucket Ave. Eugene, Oregon 97404. This is a lovely space, which will comfortably accommodate 12 course participants. As space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
How much is tuition? For each of the four terms, tuition is $415. A deposit of $100 reserves your spot in the class. $105 is due by the first of September, $105 is due by the first of October and $105 is due by the first of November. If you would like to pay in one lump sum before the first day of class, you will be given a discounted tuition of $400.
Refund policy: a cancellation fee of 25% of the full tuition will be retained for any cancellation of a workshop registration within 30 days prior to the start of the workshop.
Part one of the Functional Methods course is a prerequisite for part two and part two is a prerequisite for parts three and four.
To register call (541)689-1515 or email jeffrey@jeffreyburch.com
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Visceral Manipulation for Structural Integrators - Module 3 of 5
Visceral Manipulation for Structural Integrators - Module 3 Part 3 of a 5 part series providing in depth instruction in Visceral Manipulation and how to integrate VM into structural integration practice. This series of courses will boost your SI practice to new quantum levels of efficiency and effectiveness. These courses are approved for IASI Type 1 continuing education credit, and Rolf Institute® elective credit. This course builds upon the foundations established in Module 1 & 2. Additional Abdomianal organ anatomy, embryology, palpation, assessment and treatment will be taught in detail. Assessment and treatment methods learned in modele 1 will be practiced and expanded upon.
Instructor Jeffrey Burch has been a Rolfer™ for more than 30 years. He is trained to the instructor level in Visceral Manipulation, and has in depth training in several directions of cranial manipulation. His teaching consistently gets rave reviews.
Location: 880 Nantucket Avenue, Eugene Oregon
Prerequisites:
~ Completion of Module 1 & 2 of Visceral Manipulation for Strutural Integrators
~ All other prerequisites applicable to VM for SI module 1
Tuition $500 per module, $375 for students repeating the course.
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Visceral Manipulation for Structural Integrators - Module 2
Part 2 of a 5 part series providing in depth instruction in Visceral Manipulation and how to integrate VM into structural integration practice. This series of courses will boost your SI practice to new quantum levels of efficiency and effectiveness. These courses are approved for IASI Type 1 continuing education credit, and Rolf Institute® elective credit. This course builds upon the foundations established in Module 1. Abdomianal organ anatomy, embryology, palpation, assessment and treatment will be taught in detail. Assessment and treatment methods learned in modulel 1 will be practiced and expanded upon.
Instructor Jeffrey Burch has been a Rolfer™ for more than 30 years. He is trained to the instructor level in Visceral Manipulation, and has in depth training in several directions of cranial manipulation. His teaching consistently gets rave reviews.
Location: 880 Nantucket Avenue, Eugene Oregon
Prerequisites:
~ Completion of Module 1 of Visceral Manipulation for Strutural Integrators ~ All other prerequisites applicable to VM for SI module 1
Tuition $500 per module
Refund policy: a cancellation fee of 25% of the full tuition will be retained for any cancellation of a workshop registration within 30 days prior to the start of the workshop.
To register call (541) 689-1515 or email jeffrey@jeffreyburch.com
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Visceral Manipulation for Structural Integrators - Module 5 of 5
Part 5 of a 5 part series providing in depth instruction in Visceral Manipulation and how to integrate VM into structural integration practice. This series of courses will boost your SI practice to new quantum levels of efficiency and effectiveness. These courses are approved for IASI Type 1 continuing education credit, and Rolf Institute® elective credit. This course builds upon the foundations established in Module 3 & 4. Additional Abdominal organ anatomy, embryology, palpation, assessment and treatment will be taught in detail. Assessment and treatment methods learned in module 1 will be practiced and expanded upon.
Instructor Jeffrey Burch has been a Rolfer™ for more than 30 years. He is trained to the instructor level in Visceral Manipulation, and has in depth training in several directions of cranial manipulation. His teaching consistently gets rave reviews.
Location: 880 Nantucket Avenue, Eugene Oregon
Prerequisites:
~ Eligibility for membership in the International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI). Membership is not required, only eligibility for membership.
~ Proof of current malpractice insurance.
Tuition $500 per module
Refund policy: a cancellation fee of 25% of the full tuition will be retained for any cancellation of a workshop registration within 30 days prior to the start of the workshop.
To register call (541) 689-1515 or email jeffrey@jeffreyburch.com
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