Taster Workshops

Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy

Carole introduced Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy to the UK in 1997 and has since had amazing results in treating back pain, joint pain and working with stroke and brain injury rehabilitation with this non-manipulative, light touch therapy. Come and learn useful points in the workshop and discover how to train in this fascinating discipline.

Carole Preen

Carole Preen is a Fellow of AAPA and ANM and an honorary member of the IFA and IFR. She introduced Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy to the UK in 1997 . She has since championed the therapy and written many positive case study articles in complementary health journals, such as Positive Health, Massage World and Today’s Therapist.

Reflexology - Supporting Healthy Aging

Our population in the UK is ageing and this means as therapists we are more likely to come across clients with complex social and healthcare needs. Understanding these needs and how reflexology may help fulfill some of these needs will be discussed.

Tracey Smith

Tracey Smith is the Reflexology and Research Manager at the Association of Reflexologists (AoR) www.aor.org.uk. Tracey holds a BSc (Hons) in Immunology; she is a Fellow of the Association of Reflexologists and a practicing reflexologist.
Tracey originally joined the AoR on a part-time basis to increase understanding and acceptance of reflexology through research. However she now works nearly full-time for the Association whilst also running her small private reflexology practice. Moving reflexology forwards through the understanding and dissemination of research is very important to her. Tracey is a regular speaker at conferences and has written reflexology articles and published scientific papers.

Story massage for children

Story Massage is a fun and interactive way of sharing positive touch with children of all ages and abilities. It involves simple movements (through clothes), associated with words that tell a story. This lively workshop is a wonderful opportunity to share a Story Massage and learn more about using Story Massage at home or work.

Mary Atkinson & Sandra Hooper

Mary Atkinson and Sandra Hooper, both experienced holistic therapists and tutors, have collaborated since 2007 to help promote positive touch activities for children. Their Book and FHT accredited training course for Story Massage has received international acclaim.

Raindrop, Vitaflex & Emotional Release Techniques with Essential Oils

Combining the healing powers of the body and consciousness of plants based on ancient and modern knowledge. Learn how you can bring your whole being into a state of health and balance with 100% pure plant power. Please bring a hand towel.

Sheila Crouch

Sheila Crouch is a leader in the Holistic / Metaphysical field with 30 years experience. She combines bodywork, transpersonal and energy therapies supported with natural medicines. She is an international speaker and trainer on Holistic Health and Self-Empowerment and has presented at CamExpo many times on various healing topics.

Why does Low Back pain keep reoccurring?

This session will help you look and treat low back pain in a different way then you’ve done so far. You will get a greater understanding of the underlying causes and learn a very effective treatment to that will make a huge difference in your approach and result.

Mike Dahlstrom

QINOpractic Medicine is developed by Dr. Mike Dahlstrom, a native Swede. Mike’s been working for more than 20 years with clients from around the world. Mike has a solid background in sports medicine and have been working with Peak Performance for athletes for many years. “

Myofascial Release for emotional and physical chronic pain

Chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, IBS, rheumatoid arthritis and ongoing pain from accident, injury or emotional trauma can be frustrating for the massage therapist to treat. Adding MFR techniques to your skill set can often be the missing link in the treatment of these complex and chronic pain conditions. These versatile skills can be used as a stand- alone technique or incorporated into your existing bodywork practice.

Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels + oil please)

Rachel Fairweather

Rachel is the internationally respected Co-Director and Founder of Jing Advanced Massage Training, a company providing degree level, hands-on and online training for all who are passionate about massage.
Rachel has over 20 years combined experience in the industry working as an advanced therapist and trainer, in New York, Europe and throughout the UK. Rachel is co-author of the book “Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the treatment of chronic pain” and writes regularly for several professional trade magazines. She has twice received the CAM Expo award for outstanding achievement in her field.
Rachel has trained extensively in Eastern and Western bodywork including medical massage, craniosacral, myofascial, structural integration (KMI) trigger point therapy, Thai massage, Amma therapy, Sports massage, visceral manipulation, and neuromuscular techniques. Rachel also holds a degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work and an Associates degree in Massage Therapy.

Anatomy Trains and Functional Movement

Get an explanation of how the Anatomy Trains work in real life. Learn how they apply to everyday movement and why they are important for your clients. Learn about myofascia in normal movement, how it increases the body’s natural power output, what happens when the system is hampered and what you can do about it.

James Earls

James Earls is a writer, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration.
Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field. James and Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains, founded Kinesis UK, which co-ordinates workshops and trainings throughout Europe, and together they authored ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance,’ the definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns.
James has recently published the result of his four years of research into human gait - ‘Born to Walk’ - a valuable addition to the library of any therapist wishing to understand full body connections and their implications for movement.
James teaches a range of courses across the UK and Europe as the Director of Kinesis UK, and is also a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humourous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists. For more information contact him via www.anatomytrains.co.uk.

How does your body move? Fascia is the new muscle

Hot off the Press from last weeks International Fascia Research Congress in Washington DC, fascia force transmission – what is it?
New research promotes that up to 30% of joint movement is created by the fascial tissues.
This workshop offers a new insight into fascial force transmission and how that force can affect traditional joint and muscle testing. How do you know if a specific muscle test is actually testing muscle alone?
Learn valuable and effective muscle and fascial assessments to ascertain what soft tissues are creating dysfunction and why.
If you treat pain, this workshop will give you valuable tools to help you understand biomechanics from a new perspective.

Ruth Duncan

Myofascial Release UK
Dip Sports Therapy, Sports and Remedial Massage, Myofascial Release Specialist
Ruth was the winner of the Camexpo Outstanding Achievement Award for the Industry in 2014. Her book ‘A Hands On Guide to Myofascial Release’ published through Human Kinetics was also released in May of the same year.
Ruth specialises in myofascial release approaches and has been in clinical practice for 15 years.
Her myofascial training includes the work of John F. Barnes, Thomas Myers and Erik Dalton. Through her training and extensive experience, Ruth has developed an integration of valuable fascial and connective tissue approaches and functional fascial rehabilitation and self care modalities.
She is the owner of Myofascial Release UK (MFR UK) and has been teaching MFR to healthcare professionals in the UK and internationally for over 10 years.
Ruth is also on the committee for the British Fascia Symposium and delivered the opening anatomy lecture on fascia at the first symposium in 2014 to over 300 delegates.
Ruth has memberships with the Society of Sports Therapists, the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. Ruth is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist.
She regularly writes articles for trade magazines as well as offering lectures and workshops at healthcare conferences and shows.

Fertility - Massage Therapy

Discover how Fertility Massage Therapy can be used in your practice to assist couples on a fertility journey, whether natural or assisted. This hands on workshop will provide you with an insight into this unique therapy, which combines many modalities to focus on healing the womb physically & energetically.

Clare Blake

Clare Blake N.D. is the founder of Fertility Massage Therapy & Training, culminating in over 15 years of experience in natural health and bodywork. Her passion is helping couples to achieve their dream of a baby whilst reconnecting women to their bodies. Her Fertility Massage Course is accredited by FHT & approved by CThA.

Scalp massage - Relaxing the head to calm the mind

Do you want to learn some of the techniques that have given outstanding results in my fully booked London clinic?
We know the benefits of scalp massage and the awareness of mindfulness and relaxation has exploded worldwide.

In this practical hands on workshop you will learn how to blend powerful scalp massage techniques with guided visualisation to unwind physical tension and calm a ‘busy’ mind.
Walk away with new ways of helping clients to relax and recharge in an increasingly stressful world!

Annalisa Zisman

Annalisa has been a therapist for over 24 years as well being a highly sought after mentor and workshop presenter. She has an infectious up beat energy and is passionate about supporting therapists to develop their skills and build their client base. She has a busy clinic in SW London and consults in Winchester part time.

Assessing The Lumbar Spine for Dysfunction

Low back pain and sciatica are common problems seen in practice, as they are often recurrent. These patients are often labelled with the vague term Non-Specific Back Pain. Functional assessment is very important to ascertain what is causing the pain and gives the clinician essential targets for reactivation and treatment. Cameron Reid will take you through a structured assessment approach and what your finding will mean for your treatment and rehabilitation.

Cameron Reid

Cameron Reid read Human Biology at the University of Surrey graduating in 1982. He spent a year studying Ergonomics at the Technical Institute Zurich, with Prof E Grandjean MD. He won a scholarship to study Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy, London, qualifying in 1986 and spent 2 years as a clinical tutor in the BSO clinic. He runs accredited courses and seminars for Manual Therapists, Physiotherapists and Sports Coaches. He has been Osteopath to Norwich City FC since 1999. Passionate about education, teaching hands on skills, and bridging the gap between therapy and returning the patient to normal activities.

Fix in Six! Getting Results with Advanced Clinical Massage

Learn how to achieve lasting results in reducing your clients’ pain within 1-6 weekly sessions. Incorporate Myofascial Release, trigger point therapy, sports massage skills, deep tissue and Eastern Techniques to successfully treat conditions such as low back pain, rotator cuff injury, RSI and herniated disc in 1 to 6 sessions. A must for the massage therapist serious about their career!

Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels + oil please)

Rachel Fairweather

Rachel is the internationally respected Co-Director and Founder of Jing Advanced Massage Training, a company providing degree level, hands-on and online training for all who are passionate about massage.
Rachel has over 20 years combined experience in the industry working as an advanced therapist and trainer, in New York, Europe and throughout the UK. Rachel is co-author of the book “Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the treatment of chronic pain” and writes regularly for several professional trade magazines. She has twice received the CAM Expo award for outstanding achievement in her field.
Rachel has trained extensively in Eastern and Western bodywork including medical massage, craniosacral, myofascial, structural integration (KMI) trigger point therapy, Thai massage, Amma therapy, Sports massage, visceral manipulation, and neuromuscular techniques. Rachel also holds a degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work and an Associates degree in Massage Therapy.

An introduction to Natural Facelift Massage

Amy will demonstrate her pioneering Natural Lift Massage. Using only hand massage techniques this facial rejuvenates the face naturally leaving the skin refreshed with a youthful glow and is beneficial for tension which is held in the facial tissues and muscles.

Amy Taylor

Amy Taylor, a therapist and tutor with 15 years industry experience is passionate about holistic therapies. She has 2 health and wellbeing centres in Brighton and Hove and travels around the UK teaching. Amy has developed her own style of Natural Facelift Massage which incorporates facial Reflexology. She believes that everyone can benefit from Natural Facelift Massage and makes it accessible for beginners and practitioners.

Inner Core’s Buteyko Breathing - It’s only breathing isn’t it, what’s the problem?

Optimal breathing could be helping you to become fitter, lose weight through better digestion, have more energy and sleep well. This session will challenge your notions of what efficient breathing is, how you can measure how you breathe and try different ways of improving it.

Declan Clark

Declan has been treating clients and training therapists for over twenty three years. Posture and movement have always been vital to his message for maintaining a healthy body and breathing is no less a part of that. He specialises in the effects and benefits of breathing in chronic disorders.

Workshop in craniosacral therapy

In this workshop you will learn about the origin and application of this extremely gentle and powerful technique. You will be taught how to perceive the cranial rhythmic impulse and learn a couple of simple and safe techniques that you can use in practice immediately.

Jonathan Lawrence

Jonathan graduated as an osteopath and cranial osteopath in 1985. He established Turning Point Training in order to share his skills and experience so that these methods can be of benefit to a wider group of patients.

He has written a number of courses and workshops in advanced soft tissue manipulation, craniosacral techniques and homotoxicology. He has lectured extensively in the UK and abroad to medical and CAM audiences. He writes regularly for Positive Health and Choice Health.

Jonathan has presented at major conferences organised by the General Osteopathic Council and the Society of Homotoxicology.

Reflexology in Pregnancy

This workshop for reflexologists will explore maternity reflexology and challenge some of your thoughts on location of relevant reflex points. We will cover a few common pregnancy discomforts and see how in-depth anatomy and physiology knowledge contributes to enhancing your treatment of pregnant clients.

Denise Tiran

Denise Tiran, a midwife, university lecturer and Educational Director of Expectancy, is an internationally-renowned authority on maternity complementary therapies. Author of numerous textbooks, including Reflexology for Pregnancy and Childbirth and Clinical Reflexology, Denise has undertaken research on reflexology and has treated over 5000 pregnant women with reflex zone therapy.

Deep Tissue Massage for Beginners

Would you like to be able to provide deeper massage for some of your clients? In this practical workshop Jane shows you tips and tricks to deliver deep pressure, safely, without harming your hands or thumbs. Demonstrations will include both oil, and non-oil techniques, on various parts of the body and tricks to enhance the feeling of deep pressure being applied, even when your touch is light.

Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson is a chartered physiotherapist with a passion for helping health and fitness professionals understand common assessment and treatment methods. A massage therapist for many years, Jane is author of: Soft Tissue Release (2009), Deep Tissue Massage (2010), Postural Assessment (2012), Therapeutic Stretching (2012), and Postural Correction (2015). Her 6th book, The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists, is being published by Thieme.

Advanced clinical massage for whiplash, neck pain and headaches

Neck and shoulder pain, including chronic whiplash, is one of the most common conditions in the UK. Come along and see how neck and shoulder pain can be treated with simple and effective advanced massage techniques including trigger point, fascial work, stretching and soft tissue release. Appropriate for all levels**(bring towels and oil please)

Meghan Mari

Meghan is the dynamic Co-Director and Founder of Jing Advanced Massage Training, a company providing degree level, hands-on and online training for all who are passionate about massage.
Meghan has had successful private massage practices focusing on sports and injury prevention in San Francisco and New York and is the former manager and international sales director of the prestigious Stone Spa in New York City specialising in advanced massage and hot stone treatments. She has been an instructor at the Open Centre in New York City and at the National Institute of Holistic Health in California.
Meghan is a sought after guest lecturer and has been the recipient for 2 years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field. Together with Rachel Fairweather, Meghan Mari is co-author of the book “Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the treatment of chronic pain”. Meghan has a degree in Psychology, is a New York Licensed massage therapist, Certified Holistic Health Educator, and holds a Masters in International Law.

Releasing soft tissue along fascial lines using Dynamic Angular Petrissage(DAP)

Refine your palpation/Assessment skills, Augment your current treatments and impact rehabilitation time with DAP. A subtle, advanced upper body treatment technique Paul successfully uses when addressing upper body restrictions stemming from frozen shoulder, post surgical mastectomy care, TOS, and sports related restrictions. Safe application of techniques along with self care exercises, body mechanics for applying DAP will be introduced and demonstrated.

Paul Lewis

Paul Lewis is a registered massage therapist, Combined Decongestive Therapist and reflexologist. He is an award winning published author in print and digital media as well as an international presenter, educator and instructor combining his knowledge and experience into interactive and informative workshops and seminars, presenting, teaching and treating patients in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Active Fascial Release

AFR is a new hands-on approach combines the best aspects of Soft Tissue Release, Fascial Release and Functional Movement to create an effective, fun and engaging method.AFR allows movement therapists to work with soft tissue and soft tissue therapists to work with movement. It is a powerful combination of hands-on intelligence working with the innate sense of the client, therapist and client get immediate feedback as to the limitations, restrictions and possibilities within the clients’ body. AFR is an ideal diagnostic, treatment and movement education tool that can be used before and after sessions.

James Earls

James Earls is a writer, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration.
Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field. James and Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains, founded Kinesis UK, which co-ordinates workshops and trainings throughout Europe, and together they authored ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance,’ the definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns.
James has recently published the result of his four year’s of research into human gait - ‘Born to Walk’ - a valuable addition to the library of any therapist wishing to understand full body connections and their implications for movement.
James teaches a range of courses across the UK and Europe as the Director of Kinesis UK, and is also a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humourous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists. For more information contact him via www.anatomytrains.co.uk

Discover Kinesiology - Transform Your Life

Join us for ‘Muller’s muscle testing master class.’ Come to find out how you can muscle test and learn simple techniques to strengthen and balance your body. The session will include explanations, demonstrations followed by taking part to bring it alive for you. Benefit from learning with the U.K pioneers.

Claire Muller

Kinesiology still amazes me after over 25 years in practice. I enjoy helping people change their lives for the better whether I am in the clinic one to one, lecturing to a group or teaching a large course. Kinesiology is a big part of my life and I enjoy vibrant health.

Fibromyalgia- how much influence does the fascia have?

A lack of specific pathology has made fibromyalgia a diagnostic and treatment conundrum. Bringing current research into clinical practice, this informative and practical workshop focuses on highly effective myofascial release techniques which will enhance the way you treat the myriad of symptoms experienced by those diagnosed with this challenging condition.

Linda Currie

Myofascial Release UK
BA, Advanced Remedial Massage Therapist, Advanced Myofascial Therapist
Linda is a graduate of the Scottish School of Physical Education, Jordanhill College, Glasgow and has maintained a life long interest in sport, exercise and fitness.

A keen hockey player and athlete, Linda represented Scotland at hockey at under 21 level and competed for a number of years for Fife Athletic Club and Jordanhill College specialising in the javelin, shot putt and discus. She first qualified in massage therapy in 2000 and has been a massage provider for the Scottish Institute of Sport since 2004. Linda provides soft tissue therapy for Judo Scotland and Hibernian Football club. Linda suffered a significant back injury in the 1980s, which affected her own sporting participation and prompted her interest in bodywork.

Linda has a full time therapy practice where she has been using myofascial release approaches for over 10 years as well as offering support and guidance from a first hand perspective including fitness instruction. Linda has lectured on the Lothian School of Massage Courses, at the Scottish Police College as an instructor and has been teaching and assisting with MFR UK for 5 years.

Myofascial Techniques for Appendicular Sciatic Pain (Practicum)

Learn advanced myofascial techniques that can dramatically improve your ability to work with appendicular sciatica, pseudo-sciatica and sciatic pain, hamstring syndrome, piriformis syndrome and more. Gain fresh approaches that will inspire creativity expand your technique repertoire.

Til Luchau

Til Luchau is the author of Advanced Myofascial Techniques, Vol 1, published by Handspring Press. A Certified Advanced Rolfer, he was on the faculty of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration for over 20 years. His popular trainings for manual therapy practitioners have over 4,000 alumni on six continents. He is the director of Advanced-Trainings.com

Trigger Point Therapy for Sciatica and herniated disc

Trigger point therapy is one of the most effective tools available to the massage therapist interested in treating chronic pain. This workshop will explore effective trigger point work and take the mystery out of this common condition, exploring in depth pathology, anatomy and hands on treatment options. Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels + oil please)

Meghan Mari

Meghan is the dynamic Co-Director and Founder of Jing Advanced Massage Training, a company providing degree level, hands-on and online training for all who are passionate about massage.
Meghan has had successful private massage practices focusing on sports and injury prevention in San Francisco and New York and is the former manager and international sales director of the prestigious Stone Spa in New York City specialising in advanced massage and hot stone treatments. She has been an instructor at the Open Centre in New York City and at the National Institute of Holistic Health in California.
Meghan is a sought after guest lecturer and has been the recipient for 2 years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field. Together with Rachel Fairweather, Meghan Mari is co-author of the book “Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the treatment of chronic pain”. Meghan has a degree in Psychology, is a New York Licensed massage therapist, Certified Holistic Health Educator, and holds a Masters in International Law.

Inner Core’s Buteyko Breathing, It’s only breathing isn’t it, what’s the problem?

Optimal breathing could be helping you to become fitter, lose weight through better digestion, have more energy and sleep well. This session will challenge your notions of what efficient breathing is, how you can measure how you breathe and try different ways of improving it.

Declan Clark

Declan has been treating clients and training therapists for over twenty three years. Posture and movement have always been vital to his message for maintaining a healthy body and breathing is no less a part of that. He specialises in the effects and benefits of breathing in chronic disorders.

Born to Walk - Why did we stand up?

Bi-pedalism has been debated for years - why did we choose to forego the stability of four points of contact for the seemingly more difficult upright stance? In this exciting talk, James Earls will expand on his book of the same name and explore some of the possible answers and also their implications for therapists working with clients in pain.

James Earls

James Earls is a writer, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration.
Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field. James and Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains, founded Kinesis UK, which co-ordinates workshops and trainings throughout Europe, and together they authored ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance,’ the definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns.
James has recently published the result of his four years of research into human gait - ‘Born to Walk’ - a valuable addition to the library of any therapist wishing to understand full body connections and their implications for movement.
James teaches a range of courses across the UK and Europe as the Director of Kinesis UK, and is also a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humourous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists. For more information contact him via www.anatomytrains.co.uk

Facial Reflexology SorensensistemTM – Working with Neurological issues

This workshop will introduce the ancient reflex-therapies underpinning SorensensistemTM and the neurological importance of working on the face and head as a health treatment.

Practical work will be included in the workshop, which promises to be a ‘pit-stop’ on your Life-journey – that has the potential to change your direction.

Nikke Ariff

Nikke Ariff is one of the UK’s most progressive complementary therapists and teaches Facial Reflexology SorensensistemTM in the UK & Ireland. She is a passionate practitioner-teacher with a busy practice in Central London. Featured in the national press and radio, Nikke is inspiring, informative and highly ‘contagious’.

Workshop in craniosacral therapy

In this workshop you will learn about the origin and application of this extremely gentle and powerful technique. You will be taught how to perceive the cranial rhythmic impulse and learn a couple of simple and safe techniques that you can use in practice immediately.

Jonathan Lawrence

Jonathan LawrenceJonathan graduated as an osteopath and cranial osteopath in 1985. He established Turning Point Training in order to share his skills and experience so that these methods can be of benefit to a wider group of patients.

He has written a number of courses and workshops in advanced soft tissue manipulation, craniosacral techniques and homotoxicology. He has lectured extensively in the UK and abroad to medical and CAM audiences. He writes regularly for Positive Health and Choice Health.

Jonathan has presented at major conferences organised by the General Osteopathic Council and the Society of Homotoxicology.

Fertility - Massage Therapy

Discover how Fertility Massage Therapy can be used in your practice to assist couples on a fertility journey, whether natural or assisted. This hands on workshop will provide you with an insight into this unique therapy, which combines many modalities to focus on healing the womb physically & energetically.

Clare Blake

Clare Blake N.D. is the founder of Fertility Massage Therapy & Training, culminating in over 15 years of experience in natural health and bodywork. Her passion is helping couples to achieve their dream of a baby whilst reconnecting women to their bodies. Her Fertility Massage Course is accredited by FHT & approved by CThA.

Treat herniated disc and sciatica with confidence

Massage therapists- lose your fear of treating conditions such as herniated disc in this unique hands on workshop. Learn to understand, safely assess and treat the possible causes of sciatica including herniated (slipped) disc, piriformis syndrome and facet joint syndrome. Learn safe and simple techniques including trigger point, myofascial work and clinical stretching to take your clients out of pain and build your business. Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels and oil please)

Rachel Fairweather

Rachel is the internationally respected Co-Director and Founder of Jing Advanced Massage Training, a company providing degree level, hands-on and online training for all who are passionate about massage.
Rachel has over 20 years combined experience in the industry working as an advanced therapist and trainer, in New York, Europe and throughout the UK. Rachel is co-author of the book “Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the treatment of chronic pain” and writes regularly for several professional trade magazines. She has twice received the CAM Expo award for outstanding achievement in her field.
Rachel has trained extensively in Eastern and Western bodywork including medical massage, craniosacral, myofascial, structural integration (KMI) trigger point therapy, Thai massage, Amma therapy, Sports massage, visceral manipulation, and neuromuscular techniques. Rachel also holds a degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work and an Associates degree in Massage Therapy.

Change your Frequency to Change your Life

An introductory talk and demonstrations of Sound Healing using Musical Tuning Forks: including space clearing, stress management, scanning and harmonising discordant energy, joint clearing, opening drainage points, and chakra tuning, enhancing other therapeutic and personal development work. Practitioner Sound Courses are registered and eligible for CPD points with the CMA.

Bridget Mary-Clare

Bridget originally qualified as a nurse/midwife/health visitor in the 70s, later training in complementary therapies, including Tuning Fork healing, Resonance voice work and Spiritual Psychotherapy. Working with clients/students for over 30 years as therapist/teacher. Currently has private practice in Aberdeen and Lewes, East Sussex, and teaches internationally.

Using Ayurvedic Medicine to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease

Debilitating Chronic Diseases Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension are on the increase in modern society. Modern medicine does not offer much for prevention. Learn how Ayurvedic Medicine offers well-established, evidence-based, safe, effective Prevention and Treatment for healthy body and mind. Treat Obesity, Chronic Fatigue, Memory loss, PMT/ Menopausal Symptoms, Stress-Anxiety-Depression, Back Pain, Arthritis naturally.

Dr Milind Jani

Dr Milind Jani: Past President of BAAAP; Highly experienced GP, pioneered a Holistic Integrated Medicine Model using Ayurvedic Medicine within Primary Care in Brighton, Regular Speaker at CAM EXPO and other events, Teaches Doctors, Health Practitioners and Complementary Practitioners in the UK since 1987, Co-Director of Ayurvedic Health Clinic Brighton and Pavilion Healthcare International Limited with wife Dr Asmita Jani BSAM qualified Ayurvedic doctor (1978).

Kinesiology - Muscle testing to enhance your wellbeing

Kinesiology is rapidly gaining in popularity as a powerful, yet gentle, way of helping people regain their health and achieve their potential. It can help with emotional, structural and nutritional problems. See how non-invasive muscle testing identifies imbalances in your body and what is required to make the corrections.

Linda Hodges

Linda Hodges, Dip ASK, is a registered kinesiologist and has worked extensively with a variety of health problems and sporting injuries. Having worked in business she understands how demanding workloads can affect health and wellbeing. Through her practices in London and Essex, she is passionate about helping children and people of all ages to a better quality of life.

Non-Specific Low Back Pain – What is it and how can myofascial release make a difference?

Low back pain affects around a third of the UK population and is a leading cause of long-term workplace sickness. Discs, nerves, trigger points, muscle weakness, inflammation and fascial restrictions, this workshop helps you figure it out and treat it effectively using myofascial release techniques getting your clients back to health.

Linda Currie

Myofascial Release UK
BA, Advanced Remedial Massage Therapist, Advanced Myofascial Therapist
Linda is a graduate of the Scottish School of Physical Education, Jordanhill College, Glasgow and has maintained a life long interest in sport, exercise and fitness.
A keen hockey player and athlete, Linda represented Scotland at hockey at under 21 level and competed for a number of years for Fife Athletic Club and Jordanhill College specialising in the javelin, shot putt and discus.
She first qualified in massage therapy in 2000 and has been a massage provider for the Scottish Institute of Sport since 2004. Linda provides soft tissue therapy for Judo Scotland and Hibernian Football club.
Linda suffered a significant back injury in the 1980s, which affected her own sporting participation and prompted her interest in bodywork.
Linda has a full time therapy practice where she has been using myofascial release approaches for over 10 years as well as offering support and guidance from a first hand perspective including fitness instruction.
Linda has lectured on the Lothian School of Massage Courses, at the Scottish Police College as an instructor and has been teaching and assisting with MFR UK for 5 years.

Assessing the Cervical Spine for Dysfunction

Neck pain and dysfunction pain are common problems seen in practice, as they are often recurrent. These patients are often labelled as stressed and the problem will go in time. Functional assessment is very important to ascertain what is causing the pain and gives the clinician essential targets for reactivation and treatment. Cameron Reid will take you through a structured assessment approach and what your finding will mean for your treatment and rehabilitation.

Cameron Reid

Cameron Reid read Human Biology at the University of Surrey graduating in 1982. He spent a year studying Ergonomics at the Technical Institute Zurich, with Prof E Grandjean MD. He won a scholarship to study Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy, London, qualifying in 1986 and spent 2 years as a clinical tutor in the BSO clinic. He runs accredited courses and seminars for Manual Therapists, Physiotherapists and Sports Coaches. He has been Osteopath to Norwich City FC since 1999. Passionate about education, teaching hands on skills, and bridging the gap between therapy and returning the patient to normal activities.

Hot Stone Fusion for neck and shoulder pain

Stones can be sublime and supreme in treating neck and shoulder pain. Learn hot, cold and specific deep tissue work to reduce clients’ recovery time, sometimes by half! Learn deep and sensitive massage for scalenes, trapezius and SCM; save your thumbs and fingers and let the pain melt away. See what all the buzz is about with this incredible workshop. Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels and oil please)

Meghan Mari

Meghan is the dynamic Co-Director and Founder of Jing Advanced Massage Training, a company providing degree level, hands-on and online training for all who are passionate about massage.
Meghan has had successful private massage practices focusing on sports and injury prevention in San Francisco and New York and is the former manager and international sales director of the prestigious Stone Spa in New York City specialising in advanced massage and hot stone treatments. She has been an instructor at the Open Centre in New York City and at the National Institute of Holistic Health in California.
Meghan is a sought after guest lecturer and has been the recipient for 2 years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field. Together with Rachel Fairweather, Meghan Mari is co-author of the book “Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the treatment of chronic pain”. Meghan has a degree in Psychology, is a New York Licensed massage therapist, Certified Holistic Health Educator, and holds a Masters in International Law.

Fertility Reflexology Workshop

This workshop is best suited for qualified reflexologists who wish to work with clients with fertility issues and will look at definitions of infertility, possible adaptation of your reflexology treatment and techniques and appropriate aftercare advice that may benefit for your clients.

Julie Quinn

Julie Quinn is Programme Manager for the Health Department of a London College and the Honorary Treasurer for the Reflexology Forum. Since training in the 1990’s she has worked with infertility, and for the last 9 years she has worked in a primary school with children between the ages of 4-10.

Plantar Fasciitis – Sole Secrets - Myofascial Release for the foot.

What do you do when chronic debilitating pain prevents you from putting your best foot forward? This workshop will not only focus on basic foot anatomy and biomechanics but also offer valuable insight into the different fascial and connective tissues of this vulnerable area of the body and how we can effectively treat them using myofascial release techniques.

Ruth Duncan

Myofascial Release UK
Dip Sports Therapy, Sports and Remedial Massage, Myofascial Release Specialist
Ruth was the winner of the Camexpo Outstanding Achievement Award for the Industry in 2014. Her book ‘A Hands On Guide to Myofascial Release’ published through Human Kinetics was also released in May of the same year.
Ruth specialises in myofascial release approaches and has been in clinical practice for 15 years.
Her myofascial training includes the work of John F. Barnes, Thomas Myers and Erik Dalton. Through her training and extensive experience, Ruth has developed an integration of valuable fascial and connective tissue approaches and functional fascial rehabilitation and self care modalities.
She is the owner of Myofascial Release UK (MFR UK) and has been teaching MFR to healthcare professionals in the UK and internationally for over 10 years.
Ruth is also on the committee for the British Fascia Symposium and delivered the opening anatomy lecture on fascia at the first symposium in 2014 to over 300 delegates.
Ruth has memberships with the Society of Sports Therapists, the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. Ruth is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist.
She regularly writes articles for trade magazines as well as offering lectures and workshops at healthcare conferences and shows.

Raindrop, Vitaflex & Emotional Release Techniques with Essential Oils

Combining the healing powers of the body and consciousness of plants based on ancient and modern knowledge. Learn how you can bring your whole being into a state of health and balance with 100% pure plant power. Please bring a hand towel.

Sheila Crouch

Sheila Crouch is a leader in the Holistic / Metaphysical field with 30 years experience. She combines bodywork, transpersonal and energy therapies supported with natural medicines. She is an international speaker and trainer on Holistic Health and Self-Empowerment and has presented at CamExpo many times on various healing topics.

Why does low back pain keep reoccurring?

This session will help you look and treat low back pain in a different way then you’ve done so far. You will get a greater understanding of the underlying causes and learn a very effective treatment to that will make a huge difference in your approach and result.

Mike Dahlstrom

QINOpractic Medicine is developed by Dr. Mike Dahlstrom, a native Swede. Mike’s been working for more than 20 years with clients from around the world. Mike has a solid background in sports medicine and have been working with Peak Performance for athletes for many years.

PNF Stretching for Sports and Injury Treatment

Using advanced stretching techniques from the USA, this workshop will maximize your therapeutic results. Your clients will be amazed at their increase of range of motion after just one treatment. This workshop is open to all types of body workers from experienced remedial and sports therapists to aromatherapists and massage therapists. Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels).

Meghan Mari

Meghan has had successful private massage practices focusing on sports and injury prevention in San Francisco and New York. She has been an instructor at the Open Centre in New York City and at the National Institute of Holistic Health in California. She is the former manager and international sales director of the prestigious Stone Spa in New York City specialising in advanced massage and hot stone treatments. In addition to her broad range of massage skills, she brings an expertise in marketing and public relations.Meghan is a sought after guest lecturer for several institutions including Mctimmoney Chiropractic College, CPDO (centre for professional development of osteopaths), the FHT , the International Dermal Institute and the British Fascial Symposium. She has also been the recipient for 2 years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field.

Grief: The biggest unaddressed health issue of our time

Significant emotional loss has a profound effect, producing physiological as well as emotional symptoms. During this interactive workshop you will learn the 6 myths that lead to unresolved grief; how to ascertain if someone has unresolved grief and receive an introduction in to how to help your clients move beyond loss.

Carole Batchelor

Carole Batchelor is Managing Director of Grief Recovery (UK), the non-profit training organisation dedicated to teaching the Grief Recovery Method to both practitioners and grievers. She is also a qualified Nutritional Therapist & Thought Field Therapist, but sold her successful practice to teach Grief Recovery full time 3 years ago.

Sound affects: Therapeutic sound, altered states of consciousness and healing.

Lyz Cooper will present the therapeutic benefits of sound induced altered states of consciousness (ASC). Humans have been using certain sounds for trancing, worship, prayer and healing for many thousands of years, but what happens when we experience an ASC and how can regular practice positively change your life? Come and try it for yourself!

Lyz Cooper

Helping to set standards for sound therapy worldwide, Lyz’s work has received recognition with a Time Magazine Award, a fellowship to the Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine (ICNM). She is Principal of The British Academy of Sound Therapy, co-founder of the Therapeutic Sound Association, director of the Soundworks Sound Therapy Group and on the board of trustees of the ICNM.

Massage as Movement – Understanding integrated soft tissue techniques for the Anterior Scalene Triangle

This workshop provides insight into how soft tissue techniques (STT), including postural assessment and neurological tension tests, can be applied to manage conditions resulting from compression of the soft tissue structures around the anterior scalene triangle. Participants will learn how to use STT as a movement modality to treat these conditions.

Earle Abrahamson

Earle is a qualified registered soft tissue practitioner, and has extensive experience in applied complementary therapies. He is a fellow of the ICNM, senior lecturer in sports therapy, and soft tissue therapist educator. Earle sits on the CNHC massage PSB, is Vice Chair of the GCMT and Chair of MTI.

Ayurvedic Kansa Vatki (KV) Foot Massage

Kansa Vatki (bronze bowl) Foot Massage is a unique treatment with roots in Ayurveda and Marma therapy. It works on the lower legs and feet using oils and a small 3-metal bowl. This workshop will include an introduction to Ayurveda and marma therapy, how to determine your Ayurvedic constitution (dosha) and you will observe, carry out and experience some KV Foot Massage techniques.

Mary Dalgleish

Mary Dalgleish is a complementary therapist and teacher with 16 years industry experience. She holds a masters degree in education, is a published author and Vice President of the FHT’s International Council of Holistic Therapists. Mary has a private practice in SW London and teaches a range of complementary therapy courses in the UK and Ireland.

Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff and Frozen Shoulder

Trigger point therapy is one of the most effective tools available to the massage therapist interested in treating chronic pain. This workshop will explore effective trigger point work and take the mystery out of this common condition, exploring in depth pathology, anatomy and hands on treatment options. Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels + oil please)

Meghan Mari

Meghan is the dynamic Co-Director and Founder of Jing Advanced Massage Training, a company providing degree level, hands-on and online training for all who are passionate about massage.
Meghan has had successful private massage practices focusing on sports and injury prevention in San Francisco and New York and is the former manager and international sales director of the prestigious Stone Spa in New York City specialising in advanced massage and hot stone treatments. She has been an instructor at the Open Centre in New York City and at the National Institute of Holistic Health in California.
Meghan is a sought after guest lecturer and has been the recipient for 2 years running of the CAM expo award for outstanding achievement in her field. Together with Rachel Fairweather, Meghan Mari is co-author of the book “Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the treatment of chronic pain”. Meghan has a degree in Psychology, is a New York Licensed massage therapist, Certified Holistic Health Educator, and holds a Masters in International Law.