Fresh Dissection Workshop
An examination of cadaveric anatomy is critical for the development and maturation of the discretionary palpation used in Visceral Osteopathy. A tactile exploration of tone, texture, density, mobility and interrelationships between the viscera and organs enhances clinical interactions with clients by encouraging distinguished diagnostic palpation and more focussed therapeutic palpation.
During Day One of this three-day workshop we will start by examining embryology through the energetic lens of the Chinese philosophy of Yin/Yang. How does the active energy of Yang moving against the grounding energy of Yin create all of the potential in the in-between spaces of the human body? The rest of the day will be immersed in a detailed embryological, anatomical, physiological and palpatory exploration of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and lungs.
Day Two will commence with re-envisioning the heart’s function, not as a pump, but as Rudolf Steiner described it - “a seven-sided form that sits inside an imaginary box in the chest” being pumped by the blood. How does Steiner’s vision point toward the actual function of the heart? In preparation for the afternoon’s dissection, we will recreate the embryological spiralling of the heart tubes that generate the anatomical heart. The afternoon of Day Two will be engaged in the fresh dissection of the viscera of a pig. By ‘fresh dissection’ I mean an examination of the viscera at the time of removal from an animal’s body, which means our dissection will be on-site at a local butcher shop. This timeframe is important to appreciate the palpatory experience of the viscera in situ before the rapid decay of interstitial fluids. The dissection will include an embryological, anatomical, physiological and palpatory exploration of the digestive, cardiovascular and genitourinary systems. Included in the dissection will be an unfolding of the helical myocardial band, in other words an unraveling of an actual heart into the two embryological tubes that it originates from.
During Day Three we will explore the difference between diagnostic and therapeutic palpation. How does osteopathic palpation set us apart from other manual disciplines? What is your palpatory experience of working with the viscera? Can you describe five interesting facts about each organ that would intrigue clients enough to engage more in their own healthcare? Finally, we will translate our dissection experience into a new communication with the viscera within a living system by exploring our new found diagnostic and therapeutic palpation insights.
Please note, I do not teach techniques. I explore the ways to address clinical challenges that arise under our hands every day in a clinical setting. These challenges are faced by determining the tone, texture, density, mobility and interrelationships of your palpatory communication with your clients.
Added Bonus!
There is an option for a clinical skills day on Saturday, September 23th to explore clinical cases and conundrums (AKA - Quantum Rabbit Holes in Osteopathy).
$100 for participants registered in the Fresh Dissection Workshop
$250 for participants only wishing to attend the Clinical Skills Day
Dates & Times
To be Announced
Location
Kimberley, BC
4-day event
Fresh Dissection Workshop & Clinical Skills Day
3-day event
Fresh Dissection Workshop
1-day event
Clinical Skills Day
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Course Specifics
Testimonials
Teara’s dissection and palpation class provided me with an amazingly insightful opportunity to improve my skills as an osteopathic practitioner. I was given the time to differentiate via palpation between different structures in the dissection day and to then transmit this sensory information into clinical applications. She has a wealth of knowledge, and is eager to create an inviting learning experience which she does well.
Thanks to her and her team.