Where can I find the Neurological Bodywork training series?

The training program is being piloted in Minneapolis Minnesota starting winter of 2009. The dates are as follows.   (Programs in other areas TBA.  Colorado )
 

Minnesota classes:      

Location:   St. Croix Center for the Healing Arts, Ltd            

http://sccha.com/

P.O. Box 996
411 County Hwy. UU
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone 715-381-1402 Fax 715-381-1502

Time:   9am – 4pm 

CNB CEU PROGRAM WEEKEND CLASSES

 

 

·         All classes meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Module 1: Introduction to Neuron Theory

September 18-19, 2010

 

 

Module 2:  Spinal Cord Basics and lesions

October 16-17, 2010

 

 

Module 3: Brain Firing Pathways and Bodywork

November 20-21, 2010

 

 

Module 4: Brainstem, Gateway to The Brain

December 11-12, 2010

 

 

Module 5: Cerebellum, Resting Tone, Posture and Spinal Curves

January 22-23, 2011

 

 

Module 6: Peripheral Nerves, Plexi, and Peripheral Neuropathies

February 19-20, 2011

 

 

Module 7: Autonomic Function and Dysfunction

March 19-20, 2011

 

 

Module 8: Mood, Affect, Emotion & Mental Illness, Lobes & Basal Ganglia Interactions

April 23-24, 2011

 

 

Module 9: Spinal and Disc Degenerative Disorders

May 21-22, 2011

 

 

Module 10: Essential Elements: Digestion, and Nutritional Effects on Tissue Recovery

June 25-26, 2011

 

 

Module 11: Neurologic Bodywork Assessment Methods Review

July 9-10, 2011

 

 

Module 12: Neurologic Bodywork Therapy Methods Review & Testing

August 27-28, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box:  Functional Neurology Practitioners Twin Cities: Dr Jen Engesether  D.C. Chiropractor neurology diplomat.   (612) 708-2254   Massage therapists: Paula Bergs CNMT 612 824-4399 pbergs@comcast.net   Barb Jacobson  bjacobson30@msn.com Movement therapist: Sue Trebisovsky suetreb@aol.com The chiropractic neurology training center can be found through http://www.carrickinstitute.org/ The chiropractic neurology certification board website is here and has a doctor locater  http://www.acnb.org/ Check out Dr Perlmutter's (nutritional neurologist) website  http://www.inutritionals.com// Watch videos of his lectures.

 

Text Box: Hemisphericity By Paula Bergs   The brain is essentially made up of 2 sides, the left and right hemispheres.  Lateralization refers to the side of the brain that is stronger.  Hemisphericity is when one half of the brain or one region of the brain  has a decrease in function or it is the “weak” side compared to the other side of the brain. What does this weakness mean? It does not mean that there is anything wrong with the brain in terms of tumors or strokes. It just means that the neurons in this part of the brain are firing weaker signals then in other parts of the brain. Left hemisphericity means weak left hemisphere or weaker firing.  The nervous system as a whole is largely divided in half so an imbalance or weakness can occur anywhere in the brain. It can occur between the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes, in the mesencephalon, basal ganglia, cerebellum, pons and medulla. Each part of the brain has its specific functions and the functions vary from side to side. Even though the functions vary between the 2 sides of the brain, and the brain works out of sync from side to side, it is still important that the neurons on either side have the ability to fire at similar levels. When there are neurons firing weak signals then their signals cannot keep up with the stronger and faster signals from healthy neurons.  An imbalance occurs and the more prolonged or the greater the imbalance, the greater the stress this places on the overall nervous system. This stress can trigger the autonomic nervous system which can elevate autonomic symptoms that range from slight signs to significant signs.   There are specific signs that can identify which part of the brain is firing weaker signals depending on the function of that part of the brain. If you can identify multiple signs, the chances are better in identifying the problem. The correction is doing  an exercise that specifically fires that part of the brain.  But since the neuron is weak, the exercise must be done carefully at the level of what the weak neuron can handle.  Just as a person who becomes weak and out of shape must build themselves back up carefully. They must take care to not to overdo exercise and activity otherwise they injury themselves and then are unable to continue the activity, thereby, thwarting the rehabilitation process.  Strengthening a neuron can sometimes be just as tricky and needs the guidance of someone well trained to identify, not only the signs of weakness but the signs of ‘too much’ exercise or not enough exercise.   In the case of a bodyworker or a chiropractor, when treating someone with hemisphericity, you may find: §  You are having trouble with getting a muscle to release. §  Adjustments, exercise, stretching, massage can make a person worse or they don’t get better. §  A persistently tight hamstring on one side may be a sign especially if the person has tightness in the flexors of the shoulder and/or arm on the same side. You may see the shoulder slightly rolled forward and/or the elbow slightly bent while they stand in a typical posture assessment. §  You may notice one pupil slightly larger than the other. §  One side of the body may present with tighter muscle tone then the other side. These are signs of a possible hemisphericity. This person may benefit from an evaluation by a person trained to recognize these signs. If the signs point to a hemisphericity than altering treatment to better target the neurological imbalances may prove to be highly beneficial.  This person could return to their original practitioner with tips on how to work with the person for better results.     Text Box:                                                                                        Functional Neurology –simplified By Paula Bergs Neuron theory is now the fundamental idea that neurons or nerve cells are discrete cells with their own distinct metabolism and not connected in a meshwork. What is the significance of this distinction? Even though neurons are individuals, they function within the nervous system as a team player. Like a team player in a sport such as basketball, any individual neuron needs to maintain good health and function because that individual’s health affects the ‘team’. Neurons maintain their health by having enough oxygen, plenty of nutrition and receive adequate levels of activation.  First, neurons themselves need a constant supply of oxygen and protein. Second, activation of a neuron is much like exercising it.  Adequate levels of activation fires the neuron which keeps it alive, healthy and well functioning. Without the proper levels and types of activation, neurons do not maintain their health and eventually die.  Activation of a particular neuron requires a very specific stimulus.  So a wide variety of stimulation from our environment is extremely important to develop and maintain a healthy nervous system.  Stimulation from our environment enters into our sensory receptors such as vision, hearing, taste, smell and touch which activates a specific sensory neuron.  Most of us are aware of the 5 senses but there are other receptors that sense our own body moving from specialized receptors in our muscles, tendons and joints. Movement and exercise is a huge source of activation to many parts of our brain and therefore a significant source of keeping our brains healthy and strong.  Any of the sensory information will enter the spinal cord and brain where it can synapse or connect with another neuron which passes the information on.  Eventually the brain may want to respond to the environment so it needs to send information back to the body through a series of motor neurons. Each neuron cell is part of a chain of neurons. Each neuron cell has its job to do and in turn pass the signal it receives on to the next neuron. Imagine a relay race, and the importance of each runner running around the track and getting the baton passed on to the next runner. The next runner cannot take off until the baton is in their hand.  If the runner is healthy and the training is excellent and they will run around the track very fast and keep up with the other runners. On the other hand, if one of these factors is lacking then the runners performance will lack and their weak performance will impact the whole team’s performance.  Neurons, like a runner need to be in good health and they need to be activated or in training to maintain the ability to fire strongly. If not, the firing power of the neuron cell will be weaker and  ultimately function will be slightly lagging or weaker. The weak firing of a neuron may not always appear weak in the way the body responds. For example, tight muscles may actually be from a neuron firing weak signals.  Signs of a sympathetic system in overdrive like a racing heart, sweating, high blood pressure can be from neurons firing weak signals. Sometimes a neurons job is to fire a message of ‘calm down’ to other neurons in the chain. If that ‘calm down’ message is weak you will not see a ‘calming’ response but rather an overactive response. Practitioners trained in functional neurology are chiropractic neurologists and body workers such as massage therapists and movement therapists. Functional neurology observes signs of a firing problem in the nervous system and makes adjustments to treatment whether it is through chiropractic, bodywork, massage or exercise.  Signs of a firing problem can be treated with very specific exercises and stimulation. It is not an exact science, but a person trained in functional neurology can find ways to discover the firing problems and try a variety of approaches and exercises for improvement.   When the weak neurons are strengthen then we will see an improvement in the symptoms a person is experiencing.  As the neurons and brain strengthens then the person may be able to handle exercise and therapies that were a problem prior to the neurological exercises.     

How much training is involved in the Neurological Bodywork training series?

Modules                        12      (1 weekend/month)

Course Hours              144     (12 hrs/weekend)

Review hrs                       6      (150 total certification hrs)

Exam hrs                     TBA     (practical and written)

Costs

       Per Module          $  250

       Entire program*  $2500  (package reflects $500 discount)

      

CEU (6 hrs/yr)      $  150 (cost not agreed upon)

 

What is involved in the Neurological Bodywork training series?

 

v    To assist a person’s nervous system while treating them.

v    To not overstress their neurology during treatment.

v    To use neurology to assist the treatment.

 

 

Certification in Neurological Bodywork

 

Presented by Paula Bergs, Barb Jacobson and Dr Michael Pierce of the Gamma Health Science Institute

 

            

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