Professional Training

Committed to continued learning and excellence in osteopathic care

As a committed healthcare professional, I regularly pursue advanced training to expand my skills and provide you with the most effective, evidence-informed care. Below you'll find details of my recent courses and how they enhance my practice.

New Manual Articular Approach Lower Extremity

Barral Institute

What This Training Covers

"Articular" refers to the joints of the body, which are critical points of interconnectivity. Joints receive and emit messages with other parts of the body, and are also connected to our emotions. This course helped me integrate all aspects of the joint including the nerve, artery, bone, capsule, and ligaments, as well as visceral and emotional connections.

Why Joints Matter More Than You Think

A joint is comprised of multiple components - including bone, cartilage, muscles, tendons, nerves, and fluid - that when functioning properly, allow the joint to glide smoothly and pain-free. If one component becomes problematic, the entire joint begins to compensate.

This training particularly helps with:
  • Hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain
  • Sports injuries affecting lower extremities
  • Post-surgical joint rehabilitation
  • Chronic joint pain and stiffness
  • Compensation patterns from old injuries

Visceral Manipulation 2

Barral Institute

Building on Foundational Skills

This advanced course focuses on techniques for assessing and treating the organs within the abdomen. We worked mainly on the tissues that connect the organs to each other and to the musculoskeletal system.

Understanding Visceral Restrictions

Restrictions in visceral structures can develop after surgery, infection, or trauma. Using gentle manual techniques aims to restore normal mobility and balance. The organs in our abdomen need to move freely - they shift with breathing, posture changes, and digestion.

Conditions That Benefit
  • • Reflux, bloating, constipation
  • • Back and neck pain
  • • Post-surgical scar tissue
  • • Chronic pain syndromes
Structures Covered
  • • Kidneys & Spleen
  • • Greater omentum
  • • Peritoneum & Pancreas
  • • Fascial connections

Foundation Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science in Osteopathy

BAppSc, MOst - 2009

Comprehensive 5-year training program at the European College of Osteopathy (France) covering anatomy, physiology, pathology, biomechanics, and osteopathic techniques.

Professional Registration

  • Osteopathic Council of New Zealand
  • ACC Registered Provider
  • Osteopathy New Zealand Member

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