Curriculum Vitae

Classes are listed by technique, followed by a listing by date

Anatomy

Live with Gil ~ Deep Dive on the Psoas with Til Luchae, August 8, 2021

Live with Gil ~ Sex Ed: Clitoral Anatomy with Sue Hitzmann, Saturaday, July 10, 2021

Live with Gil ~ Brain Tour, with Dr. Madhav Gramke, D.C., June 27, 2021

Live with Gil ~ The SacroIliac Joint, with Leslie Kaminoff, June 13, 2021

Fascial Foot, 7 1/2 hours, The Fascia Hub, May 8, 2021

Live with Gil ~ Deep Dive into the IT Band, May 14, 2021

Feeling Your Way through the lines: Part 1 with Tom Myers, May 1, 2021

The Fascial Heart, January 16, 2021. Gil Hedley Ph.D, On camera dissection of the pleura and pericardial tissues of the heart center, Joanne Avison MSS, CMED, C-IAYT, The Heart of the Matter of Being Us, Michael Shea Ph.D., Cardioception and the Felt Sense of Vascularity, an Embryonic Perspective, Helen Eadie BCST, Somatic Awareness Session – Centering ourselves in the heart

Embodiment Conference, October 18, 2020. Bessel Van der Kolk, Gil Hedley (The Heart of Movement) and Stephen Porges (Embodiment through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory).

Intensive Human Dissection (fixed male), August 10-15, 2020, Gil Hedley, Livestream webcam in real time. 10 hours.

Intensive Human Dissection (unfixed female), May 11-16, 2020, Gil Hedley, Livestream webcam in real time. Skin, superficial fascia, perifascia, deep fascia, muscle tissue differentiation, abdominal viscera, thorax viscera. 10 hours.

What's the Fuzz, October 16, 2017, Gil Hedley, Raymond, MS 4 hours Gil Hedley: Fascia and stretching: The Fuzz Speech - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FtSP-tkSug

Psoas Workshop January 28-29, 2017, Liz Koch, Albuquerque NM 12 hours Learning through experience how a functional Psoas muscle can enhance skeletal integrity, joint rotation, muscular tone, breathing, balanced emotions (fear response), and healthy organ functioning; understanding the function and influence of a healthy Psoas on movement, strength, endurance, health, & well-being; learning how to soften, tone and lengthen the Psoas muscle, exploring the energetic/emotional/spiritual dynamics of the physical core, and improving proprioception and skeletal balance

Healing Retreat and Application Course, January 29 - February 5, 2017 ~ Liz Koch, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico 30 hours An opportunity to heal Psoas issues and develop the capability of helping others with their psoas related problems.

ARVIGO TECHNIQUES OF ABDOMINAL THERAPY

Advanced Clinical Practice of Maya Abdominal Massage (October 6-11, 2013) Dr. Rosita Arvigo, Greenfield, New Hampshire. Focus on and further knowledge of digestive organs, sacral techniques and clinical experiences.

Certification in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy as Assistant to Dr. Arvigo (September 2009), Arvigo Institute, Eagle Creek, Oregon

Advanced Women's Health Supporting Pregnancy from Pre-conception through post-partum (September 2009), Rosita Arvigo and Sarah Wylie, Damascus, Oregon

Teacher Certification for Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care(March 2008),Rosita Arvigo, Belize, Central America

Spiritual Healing Level II (March 2006), Rosita Arvigo, Belize, Central America

Cadaver workshop (November 2006), Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment, Westminster, Colorado

Certification in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy (October 2006), Arvigo Institute, Colrain, Massachusetts

Women's Health Intensive (October 2006), fertility protocols, advanced training in techniques, pregnancy massage, Arvigo Institute, Colrain, Massachusetts

Professional level Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy (May 2006), Arvigo Institute, Colrain, Massachusetts

Spiritual Healing Level I (March 2005), Rosita Arvigo, Belize, Central America

BRAIN

Brain I, (Ocober 11-14, 2012), an advanced class working on brain parenchyma, addressing very specific structures of the brain and spinal cord, helping to release restrictions that may be involved in headaches, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and trauma. Molly Clark, with Chickley Intitute, Houston, Texas

Brain II, (May 17-19, 2013), an advanced class working on brain tissue, nuclei, fluid and the reticular alarm system, addressing very specific structures of the brain and spinal cord that relate to neurotransmitters, helping to release restrictions in the brain and spinal cord and initiate conversation within the body. Molly Clark, with Chickley Intitute, Houston, TX

Brain 3 (March 14-16, 2014): Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid & Peripheral Nervous System: To learn how to work with and release restriction of the peripheral body controlled by the autonomic nervous system: the muscles, fascia, joints, organs of the senses (eyes, ears, teeth, emotions), vasculature, and diaphragm. Chickly Institute, Molly Clark, Houston, TX

 

Bruno Chikly

Brain, Cranial Rhythm & Bone Marrow, (6/28-30/20) Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, online

Lymph, Fasica and Primo-Vascular System (LFPVS) December 9-11, 2016 with Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, Phoenix, Arizona.

An introduction to the Primo-Vascular Fluid System (PVS), lymph and fascia techniques. Explorations include different techniques to release trauma and emotions or belief systems in the tissue, using the cisterna chyli, the cerebrum 6 layered-cortex, the cerebellum and olive, or the ribs and celiac plexus, with tools to help alleviate the imprint of depression.

Hands-on techniques will be taught to effectively find dominant restrictions in the body using the fascia and lymphatics separately and combined. A protocol will be presented to identify and non-invasively release many acute or chronic fascial lesions such as muskuloskeletal injuries, acute or chronic foot, ankle or knee sprains, shin splits, longstanding shoulder or hip pain, low back pain, acute or chronic frozen shoulder, neck pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, kidney stone pain, etc.

Introduction to techniques derived from the approach of Emmanuel Swedenborg (whose influence directed A.T. Still and especially Sutherland in his development of the cranial (model).  

LDT Applications to Viscera: Thorax and Abdomen LDV-TA, April 22-24, 2017 Bruno Chikly, Mesa, Arizona

The Cervical, Thorax and Abdominal regions will be explored to learn rarely taught ligaments, organ interfaces and intraorgan restrictions for numerous viscera including esophagus, trachea, lungs, heart, mediastinum, liver, spleen, stomach, duodenum, small and large intestines, thoracic diaphragm.

  • Learn fluidic approach to viscera
  • Discover an easy way to find dominant lesion in an area.
  • Learn how to find intra-organ/intraparenchymatous lesions, ligament lesions, inter-organ lesions.
  • Release organs using mainly Lympho-fascia release (LFR), extracellular fluid techniques (EFT) and other techniques

June 28-30, 2020 Brain, Cranial Rhythm & Bone Marrow (BCRB), Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT, live stream. Exploration of cranial rhythm/cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI) and how to engage the bone marrow as a master rhythm for the bones, joints, muscles, viscera, nerves, vessels and the central nervous system. 18 CEU's

CHI NEI TSANG

 

Global Body Attitude & Chi Nei Tsang: Addressing manifested symptoms (April 28-May 5, 2023), 45 hours: Working with manifested symptoms on all levels by addressing the inner meanings of symptoms in all their aspects simultaneously, whether at the structural, visceral or emotional level, to allow a complete healing process to take place. Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin,Nevada City, CA

Tao Touch, Gilles Marin, Online Class, March 3-April 7, 2023. 

Biology of Consciousness, One Mind, Five Intelligences, Online Course November 4- December 16, 2022

Tao Touch, Gilles Marin, Online Class, Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 - 2022

Biofusion Meditations Online, Gilles Marin, January 14-February 18, 2022.

Biology of Consciousness: One Mind Five Intelligences, Gilles Marin online series May 7-June 2, 2021

Tao Touch Chi Kung Basics, Gilles Marin, Online Class, August 6-27, 2021

Human Consciousness Fusion Meditation Series: Five Intelligences Meditation/ Inner Alchemy for a Better Humanity, Gilles Marin, Online, January 15-March 26, 2021

Fusion of the Five Elemental Forces with Faces of Your Soul Mask-Making Workshop, (January 24-28, 2012), Gilles Marin and Kaleo Ching, Chi Nei Tsang Institute,Stillheart Retreat Center, Woodside, California.

Chi Nei Tsang Clinical Practice (May 2011), 30 hours, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Cynthia Astuto, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Oakland, California

Chi Nei Tsang Fusion of the Five Elemental Forces of Nature Retreat (January 2011), 65 hours, A Taoist meditation on the emotions and dreaming as the quintessence of healing, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

Chi Nei Tsang Mapping the Emotional Body (January 2011), 65 hours, Methods for releasing the emotional charges at the origin of major physical and mental symptoms, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

Chi Nei Tsang Fundamentals II (August, 2010), 50 hours, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Crestone, Colorado.

Global Body Attitude & Chi Nei Tsang: Addressing manifested symptoms (June 2010), 50 hours: Working with manifested symptoms on all levels by addressing the inner meanings of symptoms in all their aspects simultaneously, whether at the structural, visceral or emotional level, to allow a complete healing process to take place. Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Oakland, California

Anatomy and Physiology (March 2010), 15 hours: Differentiating and integrating Western Conventional Medical and Traditional Oriental Medical terms. Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Oakland, California

Chi Nei Tsang Fusion of the Five Elemental Forces of Nature Retreat (January 2010), 65 hours, A Taoist meditation on the emotions and dreaming as the quintessence of healing, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

Chi Nei Tsang Mapping the Emotional Body (January 2010), 65 hours, Methods for releasing the emotional charges at the origin of major physical and mental symptoms, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

Space and Boundaries Chi Kung, (November 2009), 15 hours,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Tiffany Fyans, Oakland, California

Chi Nei Tsang Fundamentals (September 2009), 50 hours, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Oakland, California

 

CRANIOSACRAL

 

Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, May 9, 2020, Shannon Dailey and Clara Favale, virtual online zoom class, 6 hours.

CranioSacral Therapy for Cranial Nerves (April 30 - May 3, 2020) Karen Axelrod with Upledger Institute, Virtual Online Zoom Class, 24 hours

Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, May 9, 2020, Shannon Dailey and Clara Favale, virtual online zoom class, 6 hours.

Cranial Sacral Therapy (September 13-14, 2012), Karen Axelrod with Upledger Institute, New Orleans, LA

CranioSacral Level II, (April 2008), Upledger Institute, Esalen, Big Sur, California, April, 2008

Ocean Therapy I (September 2007), craniosacral work with dolphins and the ocean, Upledger Institute, Freeport, Grand Bahamas

CranioSacral Level I (August 2007), Upledger Institute, New Orleans, LA

Energetic Balancing

 

Energetic Balancing 1: Musculoskeletal System (EB1-MS). June 11-20, 2020,  Kerry D'Ambrogio, live stream, 25 hours.

Energetic Balancing 2: Mind Body, December 3 - 12, 2020, Kerry D'Ambrogio, live stream, 25 hours

Fascia

Fascial Foot, 7 1/2 hours, The Fascia Hub, May 8, 2021

A fascial perspective for working with scars and adhesions, Robert Schleip; July 24-25, 2021, online

HERBAL STUDIES

 

Memorial Day Herb Walk with Darrell Martin, May 28, 2018.

Nature's Notebook: April 28, 2018, Southeast Louisiana National Wilidlife Refuges Complex, Labombe. Volunteer training session using Nature's Notebook, a national program that teaches how to record long-term observations of plant and animal life stages. Gail Bishop of gulf Coast Phenology Trail.

Actions and Energetics in Western Herbal Medicine (October 25-26, 2014) with jim mcdonald and Darrell Martin, Blue Boy Herbs, Carriere, MS

Thyroid, Adrenals and Neurotransmitters and the Spirituality of Story, (September 27-28, 2014), Phyllis Light, Abita Springs, LA

Natural Approaches to Mental Health Disorders and Addictions (August 22-24, 2014), Phyllis Light, Arab, Alabama

A Wondrous Exploration and Journeying into the World of Herbs with Matthew Wood and Darrell Martin (March 22-23, 2014, Blue Boy Herbs, Carriere, Mississippi.

Herbalismo! A Medicinal Plant Festival of the Deep South, October 24-27, 2013 Flat Creek Crossing Ranch Near Austin next to Perdanales Falls State Park, with Darrell Martin, Matthew Wood, Phyllis Light, Rosemary Gladstar, Margot Flint, Maypop Herbalists from New Orleans, and many more....

Gaia's Mind and the Secret Teachings of Plants, (June 7-9, 2013), Stephen Buhner, Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, Virginia Stephen explored the dreaming of Earth, or Gaia, and the faith that Gaia has a purpose and a direction and that what we may perceive as mistakes are probably not. We have all co-evolved with the plants and animals, and humans are not the "top of the tree." He also explored the function of psychotropic plants in the ecosystem, human disease (and plant interventions for them), plant nervous systems and their intelligence, plant neurotransmitters and hormones, and shared tools to intentionally shift consciousness in order to perceive the dreaming of Earth and the medicinal nature of plants. Stephen Buhner,  

Southern Appalachian Wisdom, (July 27-29, 2012), Phyllis D. Light. Applalachian tradition and constitutional framework with a focus on modern mental health dysfunctions such as depression, ADD/ADHD, addictions, and learning disabilities as patterns of nutritional deficiencies based on the work of Dr. Carl Pfieffer and Dr. Bill Walsh, Sacred Plant Traditions, a Center for Herbal Studies, Charlottesville, Virginia

Herbal Medicine and Nature Wisdom Retreat with Matthew Wood and Julia Graves (July 29 - August 15, 2011), Peyrissaguet, Chamberet, France

Constitutional Herbalism with Matthew Wood (October, 2010), Sacred Plant Traditions, Charlottesville, Virigina

Depth Diagnosis and the Practice of Sacred Plant Medicine, Stephen Buhner (5 weekends in 2005), sponsored by Sacred Plant Traditions, a Center for Herbal Studies Charlottesville, Virginia

Master Aromatherapist Diploma in Aromatherapy (2006), a 4 week intensive in Greece (2005), The Australasian College in Portland, Oregon

Homeopathy certificate (2004), The Australasian College in Portland, Oregon

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

Lymph Drainage I (March 14-17, 2013), Detection and palpation of the rhythm, direction, depth and quality of lymph flow in the body, enhancing overal circulation and draining stagnant body fluid, and stimulation of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. Molly Day, Chickley Intitute, Houston, TX

Lymph, Fasica and Primo-Vascular System (LFPVS) December 9-11, 2016 with Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, Phoenix, Arizona.

An introduction to the Primo-Vascular Fluid System (PVS), lymph and fascia techniques. Explorations include different techniques to release trauma and emotions or belief systems in the tissue, using the cisterna chyli, the cerebrum 6 layered-cortex, the cerebellum and olive, or the ribs and celiac plexus, with tools to help alleviate the imprint of depression.

Hands-on techniques will be taught to effectively find dominant restrictions in the body using the fascia and lymphatics separately and combined. A protocol will be presented to identify and non-invasively release many acute or chronic fascial lesions such as muskuloskeletal injuries, acute or chronic foot, ankle or knee sprains, shin splits, longstanding shoulder or hip pain, low back pain, acute or chronic frozen shoulder, neck pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, kidney stone pain, etc.

Introduction to some amazing techniques derived from the approach of Emmanuel Swedenborg (whose influence directed A.T. Still and especially Sutherland in his development of the cranial (model).  

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Ayurvedic Holistic Philosophy and Chakra System, Marc Zollicoffer, 1/9/22, 1 ceu

Maori Healing (August 16, 2014), Atarangi Muru, New Orleans, La. A one day workshop learing Maori healing techniques, including self care using Raakaauu (sticks), Tiwawe, moving the internal waters to remove stagnancy, Pokare ngia ki te Ora, to release plaque of the vertebrae, internal organs, heat up the core, and calming, Kaki/Pokohiwi, the neck and shoulders, Mahi waewae: working the feet and legs. This modality releases negative energy, physical, psychological and generational pain in the cellular memory of the body.

Thai Aquassage (July 2009), Allama Jahsun Handy, Three Rivers Sanctuary, Covington, Louisiana

Iridology I & II (2005-2006), International Iridology Practitioners with Betty O'Brian, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Pilates Mat Certification (1999), The PhysicalMind Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Specific Massage Techniques

Myofascial Techniques: Hands-on for the Hands, Til Luchau, 1/11/22, 1 ceu

Advanced Deep Tissue Muscular Therapy Techniques: Shoulder and Knee, Ben Benjamin, 1/10/22, 1.5 Ceu

Balancing the Shoulder: Practical Clinic, Tom Myers, 1/9/22 1.5 ceu

Plantar Foot Pain, Whitney Lowe, Til Luchau, 1/8/22, 1 ceu

Easing Pregnancy Pain: Three Ways to Help the Most Common Prenatal Complaints, Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, David Lobenstine, 1/4/22, 1 ceu Myofascial Techniques: Sciatica, A new look, Til Luchau, 1/2/22, 1 ceu

Stretching the Piriformis, Joe Muscolino, 1/2/22, 1 ceu

A detailed approach to General Neck Pain, Allison Denney, 12/31/21, 1 ceu

A detailed approach to Low Back Pain, Allison Denney, 12/29/21, 1 ceu

A Global Approach to the Knee, Allison Denney, 12/28/21, 1 ceu

Funky Necks, Thoracic Outlet Syndrom and Arm Pain, Erik Dalton, 12/28/21, 1 ceu

 

 

MOVEMENT

MELT Level 1 Online Instructor Training | Sue Hitzmann, June 2021

Zoga-Medicine to Revitalize the Deep Front Line and Diaphragms, Wojtek Cackowski, Online, May 2021

Fluid Core, April 18, 2021 with Liz Koch and Sue Hitzman

Happy Feet, March 16, 2021 with Liz Koch

 

MYOFASCIAL

Myofascial Mobilization (February 2009) Myofascial Mobilization Techniques, John F. Barnes Myofasical Release Treatment Seminar, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 

NERVE WORK

For more information about this type of touch, click on this link: http://www.barralinstitute.com/about/nm.php

Neuromeningeal Manipiulation I (October 10-12, 2008) NM1 is a specialized course focusing on the impact of trauma and whiplash as it relates to the nerves and viscera. Barral Institute, Barbara LaVan, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Neuromeningeal Manipiulation I (October 10-12, 2014) NM1 is a specialized course focusing on the impact of trauma and whiplash as it relates to the nerves and viscera. Barral Institute, Jean-Anne Zollers, Houston, TX

Neuromeningeal Manipulation II (April 25-27, 2014), Peripheral Nerve Manipulation, Upper Body, detailed exploration of the peripheral nerves of the upper body, typical pain patterns that arise from their dysfunction, faciliate normal functioning, and release restrictions in the nerves. Barral Institute, Jean-Anne Zollers, Albuquerque, NM

Neuromeningeal Manipulation III (August 2-4, 2013), Peripheral Nerve Manipulation, Lower Body, detailed exploration of the peripheral nerves of the lower body, typical pain patterns that arise from their dysfunction, faciliate normal functioning, and release restrictions in the nerves. Barral Institute, Mark Bookhout, Chicago, Illinois

Neuromeningeal Manipulation IV (November 14-16, 2014) This course explores evaluation and treatment techniques for nerves of the brain and cranial region. Barral Institute, Lisa Brady-Grant, Seattle, WA

Neuro-visceral Manipulation of the the Thorax and Abdomen (NVMTA), February 8-10, 2014, This workshop presented specific and advanced techniques that work with the nervous system within the abdominal cavity, with specific techniques focusing on very precise structural points of the hiatus, gallbaldder, liver, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, and large intestine to facilitate optimal release of restricted tissues. Barral Institute, Olivier Bazin, DO, Los Angeles, CA

Neuromeningeal Manipulation V (July 22-24, 2016) Palm Beach, Florida A new class on nerves, and the first time ever taught in the United States:Neural Manipulation of the Central and Peripheral Connections (NM5) offers the most recent advancements in this body of work and expands on concepts, subtleties and application of NM. Topics and practicum covered included the anatomy and function of cranial and peripheral nerves, TMJ relationships with trigeminal/mandible nerve and joints, the lumbar and sacral nerves, olfactory nerve, new notions about the vagus nerve and the pudendal nerve. Alain Crobier, D.O., BI-D

 

NUTRITION

Certified Living Food Lifestyle Teacher (April 2007), School of Natural Medicine, Boulder, CO

Living Food Lifestyle Program (April 2007), Ann Wigmore Institute, Puerto Rico

Living Food Lifestyle Program (2005), Ann Wigmore Institute, Puerto Rico

ORTHO-BIONOMY

Ortho-Bionomy, Phase 5 (June, 2011), 12 hours, Richard Valasek, Registered Advanced Instructor for the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International, New Orleans, LA

Chapman's Reflexes, May 25-27, 2018, Debra Benson, Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy; based on the theory that an outward somatic dysfunction develops in response to an inward dysfuction. Dr. Chapman, an osteopath, recognized these reflexes and how they affected specific organs, glands or regions of the body, and developed maps to locate these points and how to gently release the congestion surround it, creating balance of the internal organs and body system.

POLARITY THERAPY

THE RING OF FIRE - BALANCING THE SUBTLE ENERGY OF INTERNAL ORGANS of the torso; bringing relief to the third and fourth chakra/digestion, heart and lungs and BALANCING THE CORE ~ harmonizing the nervous system and balancing the elements and the chakras to clear deep rooted karma held in the central core of the body (November 17-18, 2012), 12 hours, Maruti Seidman, New Orleans, LA

 

UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts in Counseling (1980), University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

Bachelor of Arts in English (1976), University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

 

VISCERAL MANIPULATION

VM-A

Visceral Lymphatic Balancing 1, Kerry D'Ambrogio, DOM, AP, PT, DO-MTP, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 22-24, 2019

A maual therapy treatment to relieve congestion and reomove accumulated waste and edema in the organs to decrease pain, restore full function and allow for optimal healing.

VM-ACA-CG-3: Visceral Manipulation: Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointestinal Issues - January 11-13, 2019 Seattle, Washington Teacher: Ron Mariotti ND, BI-D

An advanced level workshop integrating Barral’s Visceral Manipulation techniques with common gastrointestinal issues, with a deeper understanding of organ evolution, embryology, anatomy, and physiology.  The focus for this class (CG-3) is the abdominal organs including the pancreas, spleen, kidney.

A deep exploration of each organ including their associated membranes, ligaments, innervation, vascularization, spatial and functional interrelationships, and organ-brain connections.  Evaluation tools, treatment options and tools to enhance client education including diet/lifestyle and “self-treatment” will be presented. This class includes lecture, demonstration and practice for each technique presented.

Review specific techniques for optimizing mechanical, neurovascular and brain integration with common conditions of the pancreas such as acute and chronic pancreatitis and type II diabetes, common spleen conditions such as splenomegaly, anemia, compromised immune function, and metabolic disorders, and common kidney issues such as chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, kidney ptosis, kidney stones, and hydronephrosis.

VM-ACA-CG-1: Visceral Manipulation: Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointestinal Issues - 1 Friday, December 15, 2017 – Sunday, December 17, 2017, with Ron Mariotti,  Seattle, Washington.

An advanced level workshop to strengthen the participant’s expertise in integrating Barral’s Visceral Manipulation techniques with common gastrointestinal issues as seen in the clinical practice. This class provides a deeper understanding of organ evolution, embryology, anatomy, and physiology. 

The focus of this class (CG-1) is the abdominal organs including the stomach, liver and gallbladder. The participants will gain a deeper understanding of each organ including their associated membranes, ligaments, innervation, vascularization, spatial and functional interrelationships, and organ-brain connections. 

Visceral Manipulation: Listening Techniques I: An Integrative Approach to Evaluation April 28-30, 2017 ~ Denver, CO with Gail Wetzler, PT

Listening Techniques 1 (LT1) assists the practitioner in refining evaluation techniques known as "listening" skills to become more precise in locating primary causes of dysfunctional pattern and how to determine which body structures are involved, and identify the best approach for treatment results. Listening Techniques’ are palpation tools developed by Jean-Pierre Barral, DO., that help interpret the information the body is offering regarding imbalances and dysfunctions.

Visceral Manipulation: Applications for Pediatrics applies Visceral Manipulation techniques to working with infants, toddlers and children (October 1-4, 2015). Barral Institute, Jeanne Anne Zollers, Chicago, Illinois

Visceral Manipulation Level I REPEAT(December 2012), Abdomen I (stomach, liver, gall bladder, small intestines, and sphincters), Barral Institute, Jean Anne Zollers, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX

Manual Articular Approach: Spine and Pelvis (July, 2010): Treatment of ligaments at the joints of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae to release restrictions of the nerves and blood supply that are related directly and indirectly with the viscera and emotional body. Barral Institute, Jean Pierre Barral, D. O. and Alain Croibier, D.O., New Orleans, Louisiana

Visceral Massage Level VI (October, 2008) VisceroEmotional Relationships, Barral Institute, Gail Wetzler, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Neuromeningeal Manipulation (October 2008), Whiplash and trauma as it relates to the nerves and viscera, Barral Institute, Barbara LeVan, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Visceral Massage Level V (September, 2008), Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional Relationships, Barral Institute, Dee Ahern, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Visceral Massage Level IV (February, 2008), Thorax (lungs, heart, thyroid), Barral Institute, Dr. Lisa Brady Grant, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Visceral Manipulation Level III (January 2008), Pelvis (uterus, bladder, prostate, rectum), Barral Institute, Dee Ahern, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Visceral Manipulation Level II (December 2007), Abdomen II (kidneys, large intestine, spleen, pancreas, peritoneum, and omentums), Barral Institute, Jean Anne Zollers, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Visceral Manipulation Level I (October 2007), Abdomen I (stomach, liver, gall bladder, small intestines, and sphincters), Barral Institute, Jean Anne Zollers, Santa Fe, New Mexico

ZERO BALANCING

Zero Balancing I (August 23-August 28, 2015), Fritz Smith, M.D., Esalen Institute, Big Sur California. Introduction to the intellectual and practical framework of the art and science of Zero Balancing. Core Zero Balancing teaches students to work with body structure and body energy along with a unique approach to skilled touch called Interface Touch.

WORKSHOPS LISTED BY DATE

Bachelor of Arts in English (1976), University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

Master of Arts in Counseling (1980), University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

June 6, 1999 Pilates Mat Certification with Virginia Davis and Diane Rigoaly of The PhysicalMind InstituteSanta Fe, New Mexico in Madisonville, LA

September 12, 1999 Science and Art of Herbalism, Rosemary Gladstar, Sharon Murphy, Lacombe, LA

1997 Southeastern Louisiana University

1997-2001 Barefoot Doctors Academy (midwife apprentice)

1998-2000 T.R.E.E. Teaching Responsible Earth Education

2002-03 Southeastern Louisiana University

Fall Semester, 2002, Dean’s List, Barbara Allen, Southeastern Louisiana University

January 17-19, 2003: Yoga Intensive on Sequencing, St. Joseph’s Abbey, Yoga School, Becky Gelatt

December 20, 2004  Certificate in Homeopathy; at home course The Australasian College, Portland, Oregon

July 24, 2004, The Art of Sacred Communication, Expressing the Voice of Spirit, Lynn Andrews, Online Course

August 2004, Herbal Medicine, Farida Sharan, School of Natural Medicine, Boulder, Colorado

August 2004, Iridology & Natural Medicine, Farida Sharan, School of Natural Medicine, Boulder Colorado

January 28, 2005, Living Food Lifestyle Total Well-Being Education,Leola Brooks, Ann Wigmore Institute, Puerto Rico

March 11-13, 2005. Arvigo Techniques Level one: Self Care, Elizabeth Quigg, Austin, TX, 17.5 ce

March 2005 Spiritual Healing Level I,Rosita Arvigo, Belize

May 30– June 20, 2005 4 week aromatherapy intensive in Syros, Greece, The Australasian College, Doreen Peterson

  May 30, 2005 Aroma 102 Aromatherapy Summer School – Beginner

  June 6, 2005 Aroma 203 Aromatherapy Summer School – Intermediate

  June 13, 2005 Aroma 309 Aromatherapy Summer School – Advanced

  June 20, 2005 Aroma 311 Aromatherapy Summer School – Distillation

5 weekends in 2005 Depth Diagnosis and the Practice of Sacred Plant Medicine, Stephen Buhner, sponsored bySacred Plant Traditions, a Center for Herbal Studies Charlottesville, Virginia

July 7-11, 2005 Comprehensive Iridology Level I & II, International Iridology Practitioners with Betty O'Brian, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

June 2005 – February 10, 2006 Diploma in Therapeutic Massage, Delta Massage School; President’s List with a 4.0 GPA

 

July 5, 2005 Louisiana State Licensed Massage Therapist, LA #3773

July 7-11, 2005 Comprehensive Iridology Level I & II, International Iridology Practitioners with Betty O'Brian, Ocean Springs, Mississippi May 19-24, 2006: Arvigo Techniques Level 2: Professional, Rosita Arvigo, Center for Cultural Evolution, Colarin, MA 36.5 ce

September 16, 2006 Master Aromatherapist Diploma, Honors, home study plus Greece intensive The Australasian Collegein Portland, Oregon, Doreen Peterson

September 29-October 1, 2006: Women's Health Intensive, fertility protocols, advanced training in techniques, pregnancy massage, Arvigo Institute, Center for Cultural Evolution, Colrain, Massachusetts, 18 ce

October 4-8, 2006: Arvigo Techniques Level 3: Certification , Rosita Arvigo, Center for Cultural Evolution, Colarin, MA 26 Ce

2006 Master Aromatherapist Diploma in Aromatherapy,

November 2006 Cadaver workshop with Rosita, Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment, Westminster, Colorado

March 2007 Spiritual Healing Level II,Rosita Arvigo, Belize

April 2007, Certified Herbal Retailer, College of Herbal Education, The School of Natural Healing, at home course, David and Fawn Christopher

April 2007 Living Food Lifestyle Total Well-Being Education,Leola Brooks, Ann Wigmore Institute, Puerto Rico

April 2007 Certified Living Food Lifestyle Teacher, Farida Sharan, School of Natural Medicine, Boulder, CO/Peurto Rico

August 3-5, 2007 CranioSacral Level I,Upledger Institute, Tad Wanveer, New Orleans, LA

August 30 - September 2007 BioAquatic Exploration: Ocean Therapy I,receiving craniosacral work with dolphins and the ocean, Upledger Institute, Freeport, Grand Bahamas, 24 ce

October 18-21, 2007 Visceral Manipulation Level I, Abdomen I (stomach, liver, gall bladder, small intestines, and sphincters),Barral Institute, Jean Anne Zollers, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 26 ce

December 6-9, 2007, Visceral Manipulation Level II, Abdomen II (kidneys, large intestine, spleen, pancreas, peritoneum, and omentums),Jean Anne Zollers, Barral Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 26 ce

January 20, 2008, Visceral Manipulation Level III: Pelvis (uterus, bladder, prostate, rectum), Dee Ahern,Barral Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 26 ce

February 24, 2008, Visceral Massage Level IV: Thorax (lungs, heart, thyroid), Lisa Brady Grant,Barral Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico

March 10, 2008 Integrated Manual Techniques, Posture Correction, Art Bailey, Neuro Massage Therapy Institute, Walker, LA 12 ce’s

March 17-25, 2008, Level 4: Teacher Certification for Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care, Rosita Arvigo, San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize, Central America, 30 Ce

CranioSacral Level II, (April 2008),Upledger Institute, Esalen, Big Sur, California, April, 2008

September 7, 2008, Visceral Massage Level V, Manual Thermal Evaluation and Introduction to VisceroEmotional Relationships, Dee Ahern,Barral Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 26 ce

October12, 2008, Neuromeningeal Manipulation, Whiplash and trauma as it relates to the nerves and viscera, Barbara LeVan,Barral Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 19.50 CE

October19, 2008, Visceral Massage Level VI, VisceroEmotional Relationships, Gail Wetzler, Barral Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico 19.5 ce

February 7-8, 2009 Myofascial Mobilization Techniques,John F. Barnes Myofasical Release Treatment Seminar, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

July 17, 2009 Thai Aquassage 1a, Allama Jahsun Handy,Three Rivers Sanctuary, Covington, Louisiana 20 ce

August 20-23, 2009, Craniosacral Therapy Level I Repeat, Karen Axelrod, Upledger Institute, 24 ce

August 30-September 3, 2009 Advanced Women's Health Supporting Pregnancy from Pre-conception through post-partum, Rosita Arvigo and Sarah Wylie, Still Meado Retreat Center, Damascus, Oregon

September, 2009 Assistant to Rosita Arvigo for Certification in Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy,Arvigo Institute,Eagle Creek, Oregon

September 2009, Chi Nei Tsang Fundamentals 50 hours,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Oakland, California

November 2009 Space and Boundaries Chi Kung, 15 hours,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Tiffany Fyans, Oakland, California

January 2010 Chi Nei Tsang Fusion of the Five Elemental Forces of Nature Retreat 65 hours, A Taoist meditation on the emotions and dreaming as the quintessence of healing,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

January 2010 Chi Nei Tsang Mapping the Emotional Body 65 hours, Methods for releasing the emotional charges at the origin of major physical and mental symptoms,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

March, 2010 Anatomy and Physiology 15 hours: Differentiating and integrating Western Conventional Medical and Traditional Oriental Medical terms.Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Oakland, California

June 2010, Global Body Attitude & Chi Nei Tsang: Addressing manifested symptoms 50 hours: Working with manifested symptoms on all levels by addressing the inner meanings of symptoms in all their aspects simultaneously, whether at the structural, visceral or emotional level, to allow a complete healing process to take place.Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Oakland, California

July 31, 2010, Manual Articular Approach: Spine and Pelvis: Treatment of ligaments at the joints of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae to release restrictions of the nerves and blood supply that are related directly and indirectly with the viscera and emotional body. Jean Pierre Barral, D. O. and Alain Croibier, D.O.,Barral Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, 18 ce

August 2010, Chi Nei Tsang Fundamentals II 50 hours,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Crestone, Colorado.

October, 2010 Constitutional Herbalism withMatthew WoodSacred Plant Traditions, Charlottesville, Virginia

January 2011 Chi Nei Tsang Fusion of the Five Elemental Forces of Nature Retreat 65 hours, A Taoist meditation on the emotions and dreaming as the quintessence of healing,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

January 2011, Chi Nei Tsang Mapping the Emotional Body 65 hours, Methods for releasing the emotional charges at the origin of major physical and mental symptoms,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

May 2011, Chi Nei Tsang Clinical Practice  30 hours,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Cynthia Astuto, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Oakland, California

January 2011 Chi Nei Tsang Fusion of the Five Elemental Forces of Nature Retreat 65 hours, A Taoist meditation on the emotions and dreaming as the quintessence of healing,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

January 2011, Chi Nei Tsang Mapping the Emotional Body 65 hours, Methods for releasing the emotional charges at the origin of major physical and mental symptoms,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Gilles Marin, Harbin Springs, California

May 2011, Chi Nei Tsang Clinical Practice  30 hours,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Cynthia Astuto, Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Oakland, California

July 29-August 14, 2011 Herbal Medicine and Nature Wisdom Retreat with Matthew Wood and Julia Graves  Peyrissaguet, Chamberet, France

November 12, 2011 Southern and Appalachian Folk Medicine with Phyllis Light Introduction to the origins of Southern and Appalachian Folk Medicine, traditional causes of health problems, methods of transmission of illness and the Southern blood types,Maypop Community Herb Shop, New Orleans, LA

June 11-12, 2011 Ortho-Bionomy, Phase 5 Richard Valasek, Registered Advanced Instructor for theSociety of Ortho-Bionomy International, New Orleans, LA

September 13-16, 2012, Cranial Sacral Therapy 1, Karen Axelrod withUpledger Institute, New Orleans, LA, 24 ce

June 24-28, 201? Fusion of the Five Elemental Forces with Faces of Your Soul Mask-Making Workshop, Gilles Marin and Kaleo Ching,Chi Nei Tsang Institute, Stillheart Retreat Center, Woodside, California.

June 27-29, 2012 Southern Appalachian Wisdom, Phyllis D. Light. Applalachian tradition and constitutional framework with a focus on modern mental health dysfunctions such as depression, ADD/ADHD, addictions, and learning disabilities as patterns of nutritional deficiencies based on the pioneering work of Dr. Carl Pfieffer and Dr. Bill Walsh,Sacred Plant Traditions, a Center for Herbal Studies, Charlottesville, Virginia

November 17-18, 2012 Polarity Therapy THE RING OF FIRE - BALANCING THE SUBTLE ENERGY OF INTERNAL ORGANSof the torso; bringing relief to the third and fourth chakra/digestion, heart and lungs andBALANCING THE CORE ~ harmonizing the nervous system and balancingthe elements and the chakras to clear deep rooted karma held in the central core of the body, 12 hours,Maruti Seidman, New Orleans, LA

December 13-16, 2012 Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen I REPEAT, Abdomen (stomach, liver, gall bladder, small intestines, and sphincters), Jean Anne Zollars, Barral Institute, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, 24 ce

October 11-14, 2012 Brain I, Brain tissue: Nuclei, fluid and the autonomic nervous system. ddressing very specific structures of the brain and spinal cord, helping to release restrictions that may be involved in headaches, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and trauma. Molly Day, withChikley Intitute, Houston, TX, 25 ce

March 14-17, 2013, Lymph Drainage I: Lymphatic Pathways; Anatomical Integrity. Detection and palpation of the rhythm, direction, depth and quality of lymph flow in the body, enhancing overall circulation and draining stagnant body fluid, and stimulation of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. Molly Day,Chickly Intitute, Houston, TX, 24 ce

May 17-19, 2013, Brain II: Brain tissue, nuclei, fluid and the reticular alarm system, addressing very specific structures of the brain and spinal cord that relate to neurotransmitters, helping to release restrictions in the brain and spinal cord and initiate conversation within the body. Molly Day, withChikly Intitute, Houston, TX, 18 ce

June 7-9, 2013 Gaia's Mind and the Secret Teachings of Plants, The study of plant nervous systems and intelligence, plant neurotransmitters and sensory gating channels, cytokine cascades in human disease and plant interventions for them, and the development of tools to intentionally shift consciousness in order to perceive the medicinal nature of plants. Stephen Buhner, Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, Virginia

October 6-11, 2013 Advanced Clinical Practice (October 6-11, 2013) developed and taught by Dr. Rosita Arvigo for Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Practitioners that focus on and further knowledge of digestive organs, sacral techniques and clinical experiences with Dr. Rosita Arvigo, Greenfield, New Hampshire

October 24-27, 2013 Herbalismo! A Medicinal Plant Festival of the Deep South, Flat Creek Crossing Ranch Near Austin next to Perdanales Falls State Park, with Darrell Martin, Matthew Wood, Phyllis Light, Rosemary Gladstar, Margot Flint, Maypop Herbalists from New Orleans, and many more....

August 2-4, 2013 Neuromeningeal Manipulation III, Peripheral Nerve Manipulation, Lower Body.  Detailed exploration of the peripheral nerves of the lower body, typical pain patterns that arise from their dysfunction, facilitate normal functioning, and release restrictions in the nerves. Mark Bookhout,Barral Institute, Chicago, Illinois, 18 ces

February 8-10, 2014 Neuro-Visceral Manipulation of the Thorax and Abdomen (NVMTA), Specific and advanced techniques thatwork with the nervous system within the abdominal cavity, with specific techniques focusing on very precise structural points of the hiatus, gallbaldder, liver, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, and large intestine to facilitate optimal release of restricted tissues.Barral Institute, Olivier Bazin, DO, Los Angeles, California, 18 CEs

March 14-16, 2014 Brain 3: Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid & Peripheral Nervous System: To learn how to work with and release restriction of the peripheral body controlled by the autonomic nervous system: the muscles, fascia, joints, organs of the senses (eyes, ears, teeth, emotions), vasculature, and diaphragm.Chickly Institute, Molly Clark, Houston, TX 18 ces

March 22-23, 2014: A Wondrous Exploration and Journeying into the World of Herbs withMatthew Woodand Darrell Martin atBlue Boy Herbs, Carrierre, Mississippi

Spring 2014, Certified Louisiana Master Naturalist, Bob Thomas, Loyola University, LSU Ag Center, New Orleans, LA

April 25-27, 2014 Neuromeningeal Manipulation 2: Peripheral Nerve Manipulation, Upper Body. Detailed exploration of the peripheral nerves of the upper body, typical pain patterns that arise from their dysfunction, facilitate normal functioning, and release restrictions in the nerves.Barral Institute, Jean-Anne Zollers, Albuquerque, NM 18 ce

August 16, 2014, Maori Healing (August 16, 2014),Atarangi Muru, New Orleans, La. A one day workshop learing Maori healing techniques, including self care using Raakaauu (sticks), Tiwawe, moving the internal waters to remove stagnancy, Pokare ngia ki te Ora, to release plaque of the vertebrae, internal organs, heat up the core, and calming, Kaki/Pokohiwi, the neck and shoulders, Mahi waewae: working the feet and legs. This modality releases negative energy, physical, psychological and generational pain in the cellular memory of the body.

August 22-24, 2014 Natural Approaches to Mental Health Disorders and Addictions Phyllis Light, Arab, Alabama

October 25-26, 2014 Actions and Energetics in Western Herbal Medicine, jim mcdonaldandDarrell Martin,Blue Boy Herbs, Carriere, MS

October 10-12, 2014, Neuromeningeal Manipulation I: focus on the impact of trauma and whiplash as it relates to the nerves and viscera.Barral Institute, Jean-Anne Zollers, Texas Children’s Hospitial, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Houston, TX, 18 ce

November 14-16, 2014, Neuromeningeal Manipulation IV, Evaluation and treatment techniques for nerves of the brain and cranial region.Barral Institute, Lisa Brady-Grant, Seattle, WA 18 ce

January 28, 2015, Give A Whoop! Workshop, Louisisana Whoooping Crane Education, White Lake Wetlands Concervation Area, Carrie Salyers, LDWF Wildlife Outreach Coordinator

August 23-28, 2015 Zero Balancing I, Fritz Smith, M.D., Esalen Institute, Big Sur California.Introduction to the intellectual and practical framework of the art and science of Zero Balancing. Core Zero Balancing teaches students to work with body structure and body energy along with a unique approach to skilled touch called Interface Touch.

October 1-4, 2015, Visceral Manipulation: Applications for Pediatrics. Visceral Manipulation techniques with infants, toddlers and children .Barral Institute, Jeanne Anne Zollers, Chicago, Illinois 24 ce

July 22-24, 2016 Neuromeningeal Manipulation V Neural Manipulation of the Central and Peripheral Connections The anatomy and function of cranial and peripheral nerves, TMJ relationships with trigeminal/mandible nerve and joints, the lumbar and sacral nerves, olfactory nerve, the vagus nerve and the pudendal nerve. Palm Beach, Florida Alain Crobier, D.O., BI-D, 18 ce

December 9-11, 2016 Lymph, Fasica and Primo-Vascular System (LFPVS) with Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, Phoenix, Arizona. Techniques to release trauma and emotions or belief systems in the tissue, using the cisterna chyli, the cerebrum 6 layered-cortex, the cerebellum and olive, or the ribs and celiac plexus, with tools to help alleviate the imprint of depression.

April 22-24, 2017Lymphatic drainage techniques Applications to Viscera: Thorax and Abdomen The Cervical, Thorax and Abdominal regions and their ligaments, organ interfaces and intraorgan restrictions for numerous viscera including esophagus, trachea, lungs, heart, mediastinum, liver, spleen, stomach, duodenum, small and large intestines, thoracic diaphragm. LDV-TA Bruno Chikly, Mesa, Arizona 18 ce

April 28-30, 2017. Visceral Manipulation: Listening Techniques I: An Integrative Approach to Evaluation. Refining evaluation techniques known as "listening" skills to become more precise in locating primary causes of dysfunctional pattern and how to determine which body structures are involved, and identify the best approach for treatment results. Gail Wetzler, PT, Denver, CO 18 ce

October 16, 2017 What's the Fuzz with Gil Hedley, Raymond, MS  4 ceus Gil Hedley: Fascia and stretching: The Fuzz Speech - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FtSP-tkSug 

December 15-17, 2017 CA-CG-1: Visceral Manipulation: Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointestinal Issues - 1 with Ron Mariotti, Seattle, Washington. The focus of this class (CG-1) is the abdominal organs including the stomach, liver and gallbladder. The participants will gain a deeper understanding of each organ including their associated membranes, ligaments, innervation, vascularization, spatial and functional interrelationships, and organ-brain connections.

April 28, 2018 Nature's Notebook: April 28, 2018, Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex, Lacombe. Volunteer training session using Nature's Notebook, a national program that teaches how to record long-term observations of plant and animal life stages. Gail Bishop of gulf Coast Phenology Trail.

May 12, 2018 Indian Head Masssage for Mind, Brain, Body & Hair. Saturday, Instructor, Tanya Simmons, certified Brain Gym instructor.

May 25-27, 2018 Chapman's ReflexesDebra Benson, Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy; Dr. Chapman, an osteopath, recognized reflexes and how they affected specific organs, glands or regions of the body, and developed maps to locate these points and how to gently release the congestion surround it, creating balance of the internal organs and body system.

May 28, 2018, Memorial Day Herb Walk, Darrell Martin

January 11-13, 2019  VM-ACA-CG-3: Visceral Manipulation: Advanced Clinical Applications for Common Gastrointestinal Issues , with a deeper understanding of organ evolution, embryology, anatomy, and physiology. The focus for this class (CG-3) is the abdominal organs including thepancreas, spleen, kidney. Seattle, WashingtonTeacher:Ron Mariotti ND, BI-D

November 22-24, 2019 Visceral Lymphatic Balancing 1, Kerry D'Ambrogio, DOM, AP, PT, DO-MTP, Albuquerque, New Mexico Manual therapy treatment to relieve congestion and reomove accumulated waste and edema in the organs to decrease pain, restore full function and allow for optimal healing.

April 30-May 3, 2020CranioSacral Therapy for Cranial NervesKaren Axelrod withUpledger Institute, Virtual Online Zoom Class, 24 hours

May 9, 2020 Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Shannon Dailey and Clara Favale, virtual online zoom class, 6 hours.

May 11-16, 2020 Intensive Human Dissection (unfixed), Gill Hedley, Livestream webcam in real time. Skin, superficial fascia, perifascia, deep fascia, muscle tissue differentiation, abdominal viscera, thorax viscera. 6 hours.

June 11-20, 2020 Energetic Balancing 1: Musculoskeletal System (EB1-MS).Kerry D'Ambrogio, live stream. How to dialogue with the body and how to evaluate and treat dysfunction at the physical level. The focus will be the musculoskeletal system which includes superficial fascia/scars, deep fascia (bone, muscles/tendons, joints, ligaments, and sutures), meningeal fascia (dural tube) and foreign objects. Learn how to apply these concepts to self-treatment, face-to-face treatment sessions, and remote treatment sessions. 24 hours

June 28-30, 2020 Brain, Cranial Rhythm & Bone Marrow (BCRB), Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT, live stream. Exploration of cranial rhythm/cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI) and how to engage the bone marrow as a master rhythm for the bones, joints, muscles, viscera, nerves, vessels and the central nervous system. 18 hours

December 3-12, 2020, Energetic Balancing 2: Mind Body, 25 CE, Kerry D’Ambrogio, Virtual

March 16, 2021 Happy Feet with Liz Koch, online

April 18, 2021 Fluid Core,with Liz Koch and Sue Hitzman, online

May 1, 2021, Feeling Your Way Through the Lines: Part 1 Home Study Course, Tom Myers, Anatomy Trains, 1 CE

May 14, 2021 Live with Gil ~ Deep Dive into the IT Band

May 2021, Zoga-Medicine to Revitalize the Deep Front Line and Diaphragms, Wojtek Cackowski, Online

June 2021 MELT Level 1 Online Instructor Training | Sue Hitzmann

June 13, 2021 Live with Gil ~ The SacroIliac Joint, with Leslie Kaminoff

June 27, 2021 Live with Gil ~ Brain Tour, with Dr. Madhav Gramke, D.C.

July 10, 2021 Live with Gil ~ Sex Ed: Clitoral Anatomy with Sue Hitzmann

August 8, 2021 Live with Gil ~ Deep Dive on the Psoas with Til Luchae

January 21, 2021 The Fascial Heart The Fascia Hub

 

CLASSES TAUGHT

 

February 1st & 2nd  2020 (11am-6pm)   Body Listening in 3D: Envisioning What and How We Touch, February 1 & 2, 2020. 12 CEUS This class focuses on 5 of the horizontal diaphragms of the body, found in the occiput, thoracic inlet, respiratory, pelvic and foot, and how opening them can allow the flow of vital fluids and energy, lymph, blood, nerve and chi, through the body. Includes diagnostics and techniques for a full body assessment.

Abdominal Massage for Body Workers, 12 CEU's, October 29-30, 2017

Body Listening in 3D: Envisioning What and How We Touch: Abdomen, 6 CEUS, October 28, 2017

Body Listening in 3D: Envisioning What and How We Touch: Abdomen, 6 CEUS, July 8, 2017

Body Listening in 3D: Envisioning What and How We Touch: Cranium, 6 CEUS, November 12, 2016.

Abdominal Massage for Body Workers, 12 CEU's, October 22-23, 2016

Abdominal Massage for Body Workers, Regeneration Springs, 12 CEUs April 9-10, 2016

Monthly Body Parts Series, Maypop Community Herbshop, New Orleans, LA October - May 2016.

Monthly Body Parts Series, Women's Center of Transformation and Healing, Abita Springs, LA January - May 2016.

Monthly Body Parts Series, Regeneration Springs, Abita Springs, LA October - May 2016.

 

Visceral Anatomy: Kidney, Bladder and Regenerative Organs, 12 CEUS, August 15-16, 2015

Abdominal Massage for Body Workers, 12 CEU's, July 26-27, 2014

Body Parts, May 2, 2014: The Vagus Nerve

Body Parts, March 28, 2014: Digesting Our Emotions, Regeneration Springs, Abita Springs, LA

“Shinrin-yoku” (the Japanese Art of Forest Bathing) Sunday, March 9, 2014 Introduction to Forest bathing- a short, leisurely visit to a forest regarded as being similar to natural aromatherapy, and offers dialoguing with nature through breath.   Walking in forests increases a hormone that affects the heart and metabolism which reduces anxiety, depression, anger, fatigue and emotional confusion! Northlake Nature Center

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, February 21-23, 2014.

Body Parts, January 24 and February 28, 2014: Respiratory System: Our Connection of Inner World with the Outer World

Body Parts: November 22, 2013, Regeneration Springs: The Circulatory System: The heart, arteries, veins, and blood.

HANDS ON HEALTH The Maya Way: November 8, 2013, Regeneration Springs

Northlake Nature Center: Shinrin-yoku, Forest Bathing: a short, leisurely visit to a forest to experience natural aromatherapy.  November 3, 2013

Body Parts: September 27, 2013, Regeneration Springs: Chronobiology: The Rhythms of the Body

September 8, 2013, Woman, Her Cycle and Connection to Gaia: Looking at the Visibles and the Invisibles, at theWomen's Healing and Transformation Center in Abita Springs. In modern times, a woman menstruates an average of 37 years: that's about 480 cycles, or 2,500 days!And their partners, co-workers, neighbors and children experience it right along with them. It is SOMETHING WE ALLSHARE, yet don't share...to our detriment.Why do we leave unexplored this powerful rhythm within? A serious boater or beach comber would not think of being in or near the water without a knowledge of the tides.

This class was dedicated to connecting to the rhythms of this very important life event. This class is designed to look at this amazing bodily process in a new light, so that we can understand, connect, and empower ourselves and future generations.This class was inspired by the HBO show "Girls" to not let another generation of females go out in the world without exploring this very sacred aspect of our lives.

Hands on Health The Maya Way, November 8, 2013, Abita Springs, LA

SELF CARE LEVEL I   April 19-21, 2013

Hands on Health The Maya Way, September 29, 2012, Abita Springs, LA

Body Parts Series (9 classes August 2012 - May 2013)

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care (September 21-23, 2012), Abita Springs, LA

Hands on Health The Maya Way, May 11, 2012, Abita Springs, LA

Body Parts: Visceral Anatomy Stomach/Pancreas/Spleen (April 21-22, 2012), Abita Springs, LA

Body Parts: Visceral Anatomy Lung/Large Intestine (October 21-22 2011) Abita Springs, LA

Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self Care Level 1 (September 30 October 1 &2, 2011) Abita Springs, LA

Hands On Health The Maya Way (September 24 2011) Abita Springs, LA

Body Parts: Back to the Breath Lung & Colon (September 23, 2011) Abita Springs, LA

Body Parts: Receiving nourishment from our outer world and connecting to our inner world (May 13, 2011), Abita Springs, LA

Body Parts: Earth Trust! Our Pelvic Floor (April 8, 2011), Abita Springs, LA

Body Parts: Earth Connections: Stomach, Spleen/Pancreas (March 11, 2011), Abita Springs, LA

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care (February 25-27, 2011), Eureka Springs, AR

Body Parts: Evening of Breath II: Lung/colon Getting in Touch with Feeling through Breath (February 11, 2011) Abita Springs, LA

Hands on Health The Maya Way (January 9, 2011), Abita Springs, LA

Body Parts: Evening of Breath. The Amazing Diaphragm (January 7, 2011), Abita Springs, LA

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care, (November 12-14, 2010), Abita Springs, LA

Hands on Health The Maya Way (September 5, 2010), Abita Springs, LA

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care, with Megan Assaf, (November 13-15, 2009), Abita Springs, LA

Hands on Health The Maya Way (October 3, 2009), Abita Springs, LA

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care (June 5-7, 2009), Abita Springs, LA

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and How it Relates to Reproductive and Digestive Health (March 15, 2009), California Massage and Bodywork Convetion, San Francisco, CA

Hands on Health The Maya Way (January 10, 2009), Abita Springs, LA

Hands on Health The Maya Way (December 10, 2008), Abita Springs, LA

Hands on Health The Maya Way (June 14, 2008), Abita Springs, LA

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self-Care, with Jen O'Hagan, (September 14-15, 2007), Abita Springs, LA

 

 

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

2018

Holistic Education Meeting,  Tuesday, January 9, 2018 
TOPIC: Chemical Alchemy and How We Dance with the Environment: Understanding How Plants, Animals, Air, and Emotions are Primary in Creating What and Who We Are. 

Blue Boy Spring Herb Fest, March 25, 2018

2017

Blue Boy Herb Fest, October 14, 2017

2016

Northshore Permaculture Group, Regeneration Springs, October 30, 2016

Holistic Education Meeting, Metairie, LA September 13, 2016

2013

 

Blue Boy Herb Fest November 2, 2013

Blue Boy Herb Fest May 4, 2013

2012

Blue Boy Herb Fest April 15, 2012

Blue Boy Herb Fest, November 3, 2012

2011

Blue Boy Herb Fest, April 30th, 2011

Blue Boy Healing Festival, November 16, 2011