Manual Therapy Workshops with Claudia Scrivener, MSPT Approved for Continuing Education Credits by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia VISCERAL MANIPULATION SERIES Workshops in the Series: · General Principles & Practice of VM · Tough, Hollow, Muscular Organs · Colonic System · Solid Organs · Lungs & Trachea · Heart & Vascular System · Brain & Meninges · Spinal Cord, Nerve Roots, ANS-PNS · Glandulars Come join me! Claudia Scrivener, MScPT, Registered Physiotherapist VISCERAL MANIPULATION: THE TOUGH, HOLLOW, MUSCULAR ORGANS. With Claudia Scrivener, MSPT, Registered Physiotherapist This dynamic, information-packed, fun-filled workshop introduces principles, assessment and basic techniques for mobilization, fascial release and motility correction of the sphincters, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, gall bladder, bladder and uterus. An ideal treasure chest of visceral techniques for beginner or experienced therapist alike. Prerequisites: Training and practice in either fascial release and/or craniosacral therapy is recommended, but not required. Content: I. Principles A. Visceral Motions B. Characteristics of Motility C. Factors Affecting Visceral Motility D. Visceral Articulations E. Visceral Pathologies/Restrictions F. Precautions and Contraindications a. Organ Sensitivity Scale II. Assessment A. Conventional B. Visual Scan C. Manual Scan D. Prioritization III. Treatment A. Motility Induction B. Mobilization C. Energetics and Support IV. The Organs A. Sphincters B. Esophagus, Stomach C. Duodenum D. Gall Bladder E. Bladder F. Uterus Other Available Craniosacral & Visceral Manipulation Workshops (not currently scheduled) with Claudia Scrivener, MSPT VISCERAL TRAUMA RELEASE Manual, binary-intuitive assessment and treatment through energetic grounding, tissue softening and release of cellular trauma memory patterns held in specific organs. VISCERAL MANIPULATION OF THE HEART & VASCULAR SYSTEM (see outline at right) MANIPULATION OF THE BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM SUBTLE ASSESSMENT & INTUITIVE TREATMENT TECHNIQUES CMTBC-APPROVED COURSES VISCERAL MANIPULATION VM of the Tough, Hollow, Muscular Organs VM of the Lungs, Trachea, etc. (now known as VM of the Lungs & Thorax) VM of the Liver, Spleen, Pancreas & Kidney VM of the Colonic System Visceral Trauma Release FASCIAL MOBILIZATION & RELEASE / CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (FMR/CST) FMR/CST Intermediate 3-day (now known as Craniosacral: Basics & Beyond) FMR/CST: The Cranial Base (3-day) FMR/CST: The Face (3-day) FMR/CST : The TMJ (3-day) |
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of cancelling workshops that lack
adequate enrolment 10-14 days
ahead of the workshop date.
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want will go ahead as planned,
please register early, sending us
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(available from the 'Register Here'
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of cancelling workshops that lack
adequate enrolment 10-14 days
ahead of the workshop date.
To ensure that the workshop you
want will go ahead as planned,
please register early, sending us
your completed registration form
(available from the 'Register Here'
link on this page).
Claudia Scrivener holds a Bachelors
and a Masters degree in Physical Therapy
and is a Physiotherapist practising at Hands
On Health Centre in Kamloops, B.C. Her
professional focus is on manual therapy with
an emphasis on subtle energy work and
intuitive assessment skills. She also has
expertise in chronic pain management, pelvic
floor pain and incontinence. She has trained
to Mastery level in Myofascial Technique with
John Barnes, and has studied Visceral
Manipulation and Lymphatic Drainage to an
advanced level. She nurtures a long-term
interest in Homeopathy.
She studied Tai Chi, Reiki, Therapeutic
Touch, and Internal Meditation Chi Gong in
New York in the 1980s. Moving to B.C. in
1990 she trained in One-Finger Pointing Zen
(Healing) Chi Gong to mastery level, and in
Bagua (Circle-Walking) Chi Gong. She has
also studied Energy Grounding for treating
cancer and other chronic diseases, working
with master healer Denis Chagnon.
and a Masters degree in Physical Therapy
and is a Physiotherapist practising at Hands
On Health Centre in Kamloops, B.C. Her
professional focus is on manual therapy with
an emphasis on subtle energy work and
intuitive assessment skills. She also has
expertise in chronic pain management, pelvic
floor pain and incontinence. She has trained
to Mastery level in Myofascial Technique with
John Barnes, and has studied Visceral
Manipulation and Lymphatic Drainage to an
advanced level. She nurtures a long-term
interest in Homeopathy.
She studied Tai Chi, Reiki, Therapeutic
Touch, and Internal Meditation Chi Gong in
New York in the 1980s. Moving to B.C. in
1990 she trained in One-Finger Pointing Zen
(Healing) Chi Gong to mastery level, and in
Bagua (Circle-Walking) Chi Gong. She has
also studied Energy Grounding for treating
cancer and other chronic diseases, working
with master healer Denis Chagnon.
WORKSHOP OUTLINES
WORKSHOP: FASCIAL MOBILIZATION & RELEASE OF
THE BRAIN & SPINAL CORD (formerly known as
MANIPULATION OF THE BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM
Copyright c 2004 by Claudia Scrivener, MSPT, except
where otherwise noted.
Prerequisite: Some e xperienc4e with carniosacral
therapyand/or fascialmobilization and release.
Content:
I. General Principles
A. Types of Visceral Motion
B. Characteristics of Motility
C. Factors Affecting Changes in Visceral Motility
D. Visceral Articulations
E. Visceral Pathologies/Restrictions (decrease/loss
of motion)
F. Contraindications and Precautions to
Manipulation of
the Brain & Nervous System
II. Treatment Techniques
A. Motility Induction
B. Mobilization
C. Fluid Fluctuation Techniques
D. Energetic
Specific Tissue Techniques
I. Cerebral Spinal Fluid
II. Dural Membranes
A. Falx Cerebri and Cerebelli
B. Tentorum Cerebelli
C. Cranial Dura
D. Spinal Dura
III. Osseous Vault and Column
A. Cranial Vault
B. Vertebral Column
IV. Pons Cord Tract
A. Spinal Cord
B. Brain Stem: Medulla Oblongata
C. Brain Stem: The Pons
D. Brain Stem: Mesencephalon (Midbrain)
V. Cerebrum
A. Diencephalon (forebrain)
B. Corpus Collosum
C. Cortex: Frontal Lobes
D. Cortex: Parietal Lobes
E. Cortex: Occipital Lobes
F. Cortex: Temporal Lobes
VI. Cerebellum
VII. Plexii
A. Cardiac – Celiac – Iliohypogastric
B. Pancreas – R. Parietal – Plexii
Redistribution visceral energetic load
VIII. Ganglia
A. Stellate
B. Autonomic Chain Ganglia
IX. Cranial Nerves
A. Optic Nerve & Optic Chasm
B. Facial Nerves
C. Vagus Nerve
D. Phrenic Nerve
X. Peripheral Nervous System
A. Neural Tension Testing
B. Nerve Roots
C. Peripheral Nerves
WORKSHOP: VISCERAL MANIPULATION: THE
TOUGH, HOLLOW, MUSCULAR ORGANS
Copyright c 2004 by Claudia Scrivener, MSPT,
except where otherwise noted.
Description: Introduction to principles,
assessment and basic techniques for
mobilization, fascial release and motility
correction of the sphincters, esophagus,
stomach, duodenum, gall bladder, bladder and
uterus.
Prerequisites: Training and practice in either
fascial release and/or craniosacral therapy is
recommended, but not required.
Content:
I. Principles
A. Visceral Motions
B. Characteristics of Motility
C. Factors Affecting Visceral Motility
D. Visceral Articulations
E. Visceral Pathologies/Restrictions
F. Precautions and Contraindications
a. Organ Sensitivity Scale
II. Assessment
A. Conventional
B. Visual Scan
C. Manual Scan
D. Prioritization
III. Treatment
A. Motility Induction
B. Mobilization
C. Energetics and Support
IV. The Organs
A. Sphincters
B. Esophagus, Stomach
C. Duodenum
D. Gall Bladder
E. Bladder
F. Uterus
WORKSHOP: VISCERAL MANIPULATION: THE
HEART & VASCULAR SYSTEM
Copyright 2002 by Claudia Scrivener, MSPT,
except where otherwise noted
Content:
I. General Principles
II. Types of Visceral Motion
III. Visceral Motility
IV. Factors Affecting Changes in Visceral
Motility
V. Visceral Articulations
VI. Visceral Pathologies/Restrictions
VII. Conventional Assessment
VIII. Contraindications to Treatment
IX. HEART
A. Anatomy
B. Motion
1. Pulmonary Artery and Veins
2. Thoracic Aorta
3. Abdominal Aorta
4. Superior Vena Cava
5. Inferior Vena Cava
6. Neural Plexi
X. Motility Coupling
1. Pulses
2. Organ Flushing
3. Blood Disorders
VISCERAL TRAUMA RELEASE
Copyright 2004 by Claudia Scrivener
Description: Manual, binary-intuitive
assessment and treatment through energetic
grounding, tissue softening and release of
cellular trauma memory patterns held in
specific organs.
Prerequisite: Training and practice in Basic
Visceral Manipulation and/or Craniosacral
Technique.
Content:
I. Principles: The Nature of Trauma
A. Definitions
B. Tissues which Record and Preserve
Trauma
C. “Field” Trauma
D. Penetration through the Levels
E. Patterns, Complexes and Couples
II. Assessment Techniques
A. Binary Chat
B. Fulcruming
C. Multidimensional Stacking
D. Dating
E. Releasing to Ground
F. Prioritization
III. The Organs
A. Duodenum, Stomach, Esophagus, Spleen
B. Liver, Gall Bladder, Bile Duct
C. Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder
D. Lings, Pleura, Trachea, Bronchii
E. Brain, Pancreas, Heart/Pericardium
F. Uterus, Vagina, Caecum, Rectum
Ovaries/Prostate
G. Small Intestine, Omentum
WORKSHOP: VISCERAL MANIPULATION : THE
LIVER, SPLEEN, PANCREAS & KIDNEY
Copyright 2001 Claudia Scrivener, MSPT
Description:
Prerequisite:
Content:
I. LIVER
A. Anatomical Relationships
B. Mobility
C. Motility
D. Indications for Treatment
E. Palpation Assessment
F. Pathology
G. Symptoms
H.Treatment Techniques
II. SPLEEN
A-H (as above)
III. PANCREAS
A-H (as above)
IV. KIDNEY
A-H (as above)
WORKSHOP: FASCIAL MOBILIZATION & RELEASE OF
THE BRAIN & SPINAL CORD (formerly known as
MANIPULATION OF THE BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM
Copyright c 2004 by Claudia Scrivener, MSPT, except
where otherwise noted.
Prerequisite: Some e xperienc4e with carniosacral
therapyand/or fascialmobilization and release.
Content:
I. General Principles
A. Types of Visceral Motion
B. Characteristics of Motility
C. Factors Affecting Changes in Visceral Motility
D. Visceral Articulations
E. Visceral Pathologies/Restrictions (decrease/loss
of motion)
F. Contraindications and Precautions to
Manipulation of
the Brain & Nervous System
II. Treatment Techniques
A. Motility Induction
B. Mobilization
C. Fluid Fluctuation Techniques
D. Energetic
Specific Tissue Techniques
I. Cerebral Spinal Fluid
II. Dural Membranes
A. Falx Cerebri and Cerebelli
B. Tentorum Cerebelli
C. Cranial Dura
D. Spinal Dura
III. Osseous Vault and Column
A. Cranial Vault
B. Vertebral Column
IV. Pons Cord Tract
A. Spinal Cord
B. Brain Stem: Medulla Oblongata
C. Brain Stem: The Pons
D. Brain Stem: Mesencephalon (Midbrain)
V. Cerebrum
A. Diencephalon (forebrain)
B. Corpus Collosum
C. Cortex: Frontal Lobes
D. Cortex: Parietal Lobes
E. Cortex: Occipital Lobes
F. Cortex: Temporal Lobes
VI. Cerebellum
VII. Plexii
A. Cardiac – Celiac – Iliohypogastric
B. Pancreas – R. Parietal – Plexii
Redistribution visceral energetic load
VIII. Ganglia
A. Stellate
B. Autonomic Chain Ganglia
IX. Cranial Nerves
A. Optic Nerve & Optic Chasm
B. Facial Nerves
C. Vagus Nerve
D. Phrenic Nerve
X. Peripheral Nervous System
A. Neural Tension Testing
B. Nerve Roots
C. Peripheral Nerves
WORKSHOP: VISCERAL MANIPULATION: THE
TOUGH, HOLLOW, MUSCULAR ORGANS
Copyright c 2004 by Claudia Scrivener, MSPT,
except where otherwise noted.
Description: Introduction to principles,
assessment and basic techniques for
mobilization, fascial release and motility
correction of the sphincters, esophagus,
stomach, duodenum, gall bladder, bladder and
uterus.
Prerequisites: Training and practice in either
fascial release and/or craniosacral therapy is
recommended, but not required.
Content:
I. Principles
A. Visceral Motions
B. Characteristics of Motility
C. Factors Affecting Visceral Motility
D. Visceral Articulations
E. Visceral Pathologies/Restrictions
F. Precautions and Contraindications
a. Organ Sensitivity Scale
II. Assessment
A. Conventional
B. Visual Scan
C. Manual Scan
D. Prioritization
III. Treatment
A. Motility Induction
B. Mobilization
C. Energetics and Support
IV. The Organs
A. Sphincters
B. Esophagus, Stomach
C. Duodenum
D. Gall Bladder
E. Bladder
F. Uterus
WORKSHOP: VISCERAL MANIPULATION: THE
HEART & VASCULAR SYSTEM
Copyright 2002 by Claudia Scrivener, MSPT,
except where otherwise noted
Content:
I. General Principles
II. Types of Visceral Motion
III. Visceral Motility
IV. Factors Affecting Changes in Visceral
Motility
V. Visceral Articulations
VI. Visceral Pathologies/Restrictions
VII. Conventional Assessment
VIII. Contraindications to Treatment
IX. HEART
A. Anatomy
B. Motion
1. Pulmonary Artery and Veins
2. Thoracic Aorta
3. Abdominal Aorta
4. Superior Vena Cava
5. Inferior Vena Cava
6. Neural Plexi
X. Motility Coupling
1. Pulses
2. Organ Flushing
3. Blood Disorders
VISCERAL TRAUMA RELEASE
Copyright 2004 by Claudia Scrivener
Description: Manual, binary-intuitive
assessment and treatment through energetic
grounding, tissue softening and release of
cellular trauma memory patterns held in
specific organs.
Prerequisite: Training and practice in Basic
Visceral Manipulation and/or Craniosacral
Technique.
Content:
I. Principles: The Nature of Trauma
A. Definitions
B. Tissues which Record and Preserve
Trauma
C. “Field” Trauma
D. Penetration through the Levels
E. Patterns, Complexes and Couples
II. Assessment Techniques
A. Binary Chat
B. Fulcruming
C. Multidimensional Stacking
D. Dating
E. Releasing to Ground
F. Prioritization
III. The Organs
A. Duodenum, Stomach, Esophagus, Spleen
B. Liver, Gall Bladder, Bile Duct
C. Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder
D. Lings, Pleura, Trachea, Bronchii
E. Brain, Pancreas, Heart/Pericardium
F. Uterus, Vagina, Caecum, Rectum
Ovaries/Prostate
G. Small Intestine, Omentum
WORKSHOP: VISCERAL MANIPULATION : THE
LIVER, SPLEEN, PANCREAS & KIDNEY
Copyright 2001 Claudia Scrivener, MSPT
Description:
Prerequisite:
Content:
I. LIVER
A. Anatomical Relationships
B. Mobility
C. Motility
D. Indications for Treatment
E. Palpation Assessment
F. Pathology
G. Symptoms
H.Treatment Techniques
II. SPLEEN
A-H (as above)
III. PANCREAS
A-H (as above)
IV. KIDNEY
A-H (as above)
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"All acts we
perform, in
thought, word,
deed, emanate
from our body.
And reaching
for our
sacredness is the
challenge and
joy of
the moment. "
Susan Kramer
perform, in
thought, word,
deed, emanate
from our body.
And reaching
for our
sacredness is the
challenge and
joy of
the moment. "
Susan Kramer
Hello! I have no workshops scheduled
at present. Please stay tuned for my
offerings in 2011. What do you need
to learn this year?
- Claudia
at present. Please stay tuned for my
offerings in 2011. What do you need
to learn this year?
- Claudia
Space is limited.
PLEASE NOTE: Some, but not all, of
these workshops are eligible for College
of Massage Therapists of B.C.
Continuing Education Credits.
Want a workshop in your area?
Contact us about hosting a workshop.
For information or to register,
call 250-377-7675.
PLEASE NOTE: Some, but not all, of
these workshops are eligible for College
of Massage Therapists of B.C.
Continuing Education Credits.
Want a workshop in your area?
Contact us about hosting a workshop.
For information or to register,
call 250-377-7675.