Required prequisite for all courses

Advanced “Above and Below” the Diaphragm Class Outline
Class Registration Form – December, 2024 (pdf)

 Students will learn:

• Spinal mechanics and Atlas-Axial joint mechanics
• Basic Cranio-sacral techniques
• Autonomic nervous system
• Sequencing principles
• Neuro Integrational Patterns (NIP) – gait
• Gluten protocols

  Day 1:

• Review of hierarchy of protective mechanisms
• Area of greatest restriction
• Pelvic paradigm
• Cervical spine mechanics
• Neurological gait patterns

  Day 2:

• Canine autonomic nervous system
• Upper cervical exam
• Routers
• Canine diaphragm

  Day 3:

• Canine cranial osteopathy
• Cranial/caudal exam
• Cranial/cauded sacral dysfunctions
• Gluten impaction on the musculo-skeletal system

  Day 4:

• Vascular concepts in canines/felines
• Lower body exam
• Upper body exam