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Balens sponsor of the camexpo 2013 Taster workshops

The camexpo Taster Workshop Programme will allow you to expand your repertoire with a wealth of therapeutic techniques on offer in 48 different sessions over six workshop zones. Sessions are hosted by some of the UK’s top trainers and, priced at £19.50, are a fraction of the cost of a full course. Take a look at the programme below, make a note of the sessions and then book your space when you book your entry ticket.

Upcoming Events

September 2016
Speaking: Mary Atkinson & Sandra Hooper

Story massage

September 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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.

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Speaking: Carole Preen

Neuroskeletal re-alignment therapy

September 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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.

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Speaking: Dr. Bettina Karsten

Effective rehab exercises for the knee

September 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Help your clients to avoid unnecessary knee surgery for conditions such as osteoarthritis, sports injuries, meniscal tears or chondromalacia patella. This exciting hands-on workshop uses the principles of exercise rehabilitation and training, and gives you novel knowledge on how to assess and improve knee pain.

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Speaking: Mikael Dahlström

A different view of low back pain: is it real or just in their head?

September 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Why does LBP keep coming back? Are we programmed to suffer? Do our mental state, fear or bad self-esteem influence the situation? What about heritage? We offer a unique way of looking at, and solving, this problem. But, you have think outside the box.

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Speaking: Meghan Mari

Pregnancy Massage

September 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Feeling confident in massaging pregnant women is an excellent way to increase your clientele and engage in an endlessly rewarding career. Learn table based advanced techniques, common contraindications and safety and positioning considerations to give you confidence in treating women at this important time of their life. Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels + oil please)

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Speaking: James Earls

Anatomy trains and functional movement

September 24 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

Why do we have long chains of soft tissue? In this workshop you will explore 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.

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Speaking: Leon Chaitow

Recognising, assessing & treating Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD)

September 24 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

The workshop will focus on recognition and management of breathing disorders that lead to respiratory alkalosis – which is linked to disturbed autonomic balance, gut, musculoskeletal and circulatory function, affecting pain thresholds, motor control, core stability and balance, as well as emotional lability. Safe rehabilitation methods will be discussed in detail.

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Speaking: Clare Blake

Fertility: massage therapy

September 24 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

Discover how Fertility Massage Therapy can be used to assist women with reproductive or digestive conditions, or those on a fertility journey. 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.

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Speaking: Annalisa Zisman
Annalisa Zisman

Head, hands and feet: powerful techniques combined with guided visualisation to help recharge, relax and restore.

September 24 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

A highly practical workshop dedicated to the often neglected areas of the head, hands and feet! ‘Doing’ less in our treatments by using static holds, slow but rhythmic massage movements and simple guided visualisation techniques can help support our clients to relax, and cope better with ever increasing pressures and demands of life.

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Speaking: Cameron Reid

The injured athlete: practical tips for assessment and injury management

September 24 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

‘To make sure we Bridge The Gap from the injured athlete and a return to play, requires a sound assessment and managed rehabilitation. We must be able to reduce pain, promote fitness and prevent injury. To treat your injured athlete you will need an idea of their functional capacity and movement ability. This will help identify ‘Key Links’ which will point towards the key areas requiring attention. Whether you treat athletes or weekend warriors the same principles apply.’

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Speaking: Rachel Fairweather

Massage Fusion: Advanced techniques for the treatment of chronic pain

September 24 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

Massage therapists – learn how you can achieve lasting results in reducing your clients’ pain within 1-6 weekly sessions. Authors of the bestselling book “Massage Fusion: The Jing Method for the treatment of chronic pain” reveal their tried and tested method for reducing pain in 1-6 sessions. The ‘Jing method’ Incorporates 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…

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Speaking: Amy Taylor

An Introduction to natural facelift massage

September 24 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Amy will showcase her Natural Facelift Massage incorporating facial reflexology energy work with advanced facial rejuvenation massage. Using only hand techniques she will show how you can refresh the face and how she has incorporated this amazingly relaxing treatment into her wellbeing centres. This demonstration will appeal to massage or beauty therapists, reflexologists and Indian Head massage practitioners

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Speaking: Dr Kate Beaven-Marks

Hypnotherapy: A practical introduction

September 24 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

During this practical, interactive workshop you will be getting REAL experience with hypnosis. You will be taught an ACTUAL hypnosis technique that you will then PRACTICE, and you’ll also be learning some ‘hypnotherapy basics’. This is an intensive, informative introduction to a lucrative career in HELPING PEOPLE with hypnotherapy.

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Speaking: Jonathan Lawrence

Workshop in craniosacral therapy

September 24 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

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.

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Speaking: Denise Tiran

Aromatherapy in pregnancy and childbirth

September 24 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Aromatherapy is perhaps the most popular complementary therapy used by pregnant women. In this interactive workshop Denise Tiran will explore the practicalities and safety issues for practitioners working with pregnant clients. Several case scenarios will be presented for you to consider the “red flags” for maternity clients wanting Aromatherapy.

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Speaking: Emma Gilmore

Emotions and trauma: hold the space to facilitate release.

September 24 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Increase your effectiveness as a therapist, learn how to be truly present, grounded and hold the space. Address the emotional aspect of injuries and trauma as well as physical symptoms. Work to release the emotional components of injury whilst building trust and awareness, enabling patients to feel completely safe, facilitating a full and speedy recovery.

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Speaking: Meghan Mari

Trigger point therapy for low back pain and herniated disc

September 24 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability and pain in the UK – learning how to treat it successfully can increase your business and numbers of satisfied clients. 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 treating this common condition, exploring in depth pathology, anatomy and hands on treatment options. Your clients…

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Speaking: Paul Lewis

Advanced therapeutic massage treatments using Dynamic Angular Petrissage (DAP)

September 24 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Augment your treatments and impact rehabilitation time with DAP. An advanced treatment method Paul successfully uses when addressing upper body restrictions, including patients in wheelchairs, sports enthusiast, whiplash, frozen shoulder, post surgery, TOS, etc. Safe application of techniques, body mechanics and hand saving techniques for applying DAP will be demonstrated.

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Speaking: James Earls

Active fascial release

September 24 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Get your clients off the table with AFR! Active Fascial Release 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,…

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Speaking: Claire Muller

Discover kinesiology: transform your life

September 24 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

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.

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Speaking: Ruth Duncan

Myofascial movement master class: myofascial release for movement professionals.

September 24 @ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Do you teach a movement therapy such as Yoga or Pilates? Learn to integrate myofascial release to help your students achieve more in class. MFR can provide better mobility and flexibility whilst promoting strength and structural integrity. This workshop focuses on fundamental MFR approaches which can be used in a studio setting.

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Speaking: Amy Taylor

Workshop in Natural Facelift Massage techniques

September 24 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Following on from her Introduction to Natural Facelift Massage demonstration Amy’s workshop will give you a chance to try this fascinating treatment for yourself. Sample some of Amy’s techniques from her accredited Advanced Natural Facelift Massage course to incorporate into your therapies to relax and rejuvenate the face in this practical session.

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Speaking: Rachel Fairweather

Trigger point & myofascial release for chronic neck pain, whiplash and headaches

September 24 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Neck and shoulder pain, including chronic whiplash, is one of the most common conditions in the UK. Gain confidence in reducing your client’s pain from these persistent conditions using the simple and effective advanced techniques of trigger point and myofascial release. A fun and dynamic hands on workshop that is not to be missed! Appropriate for all levels **(bring towels and oil please)

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Speaking: Declan Clarke

Huffs, puffs and bodyworks: how the way you breathe can affect so much of how your body works.

September 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

An interactive session with breathing specialist Declan Clark, to challenge what we all think good breathing is. You’ll get to measure your breathing and try some seated exercises. With tips for improving your breathing and how this can directly benefit your sleep, digestion and energy.

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Speaking: James Earls

Myofascial efficiency and tensegrity

September 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

In this workshop we explore some of the benefits of seeing the locomotor system in context - the skeletal, muscular and fascial components all work together in a symbiosis. When we understand functional anatomy and the interplays between the three systems, we can better serve our clients by seeing and correcting challenging movement patterns - the possible sources of the pathologies they present with. By attending this lecture you will get a better appreciation of 4-dimensional anatomy, giving you the…

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Speaking: Carole Preen

Aromatherapy blending workshop

September 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

This workshop is suitable for qualified aromatherapists wishing to expand knowledge on blending methodology and adaptation of dilution ratios to create products and massage blends for clients. If you learnt via a blending chart, this will free up limitations and open you to other considerations. It will include case study scenarios for group work.

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Speaking: Stephanie King

Take back the power & control of your own life: directly channelled insights/meditations will help you do this from today…

September 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

“Take back the power & control of your own life: directly channelled insights/meditations will help you do this from today…” Where you are now and how life presents is exactly where you should be to move forward, using talents/strengths from what you’ve lived through. Join us for meditations/deep channelled insights to get things back on track, bringing love, health, success and deep lasting happiness within reach.

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Speaking: Clare Blake

Rebozo for bodyworkers

September 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Discover how using a Rebozo, a Mexican Shawl, can be used in your bodywork practice to gently rock, shimmy and wrap your clients. Simple techniques that when added to any bodywork session, leave your client with a lasting impression and in a state of freedom and bliss.

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Speaking: Meghan Mari

Beyond sports massage: advanced stretching for all from the athlete to the arthritic client

September 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Not just for athletes, stretching can be one of most efficient and effective methods to move your clients out of pain and increase their range of motion. Stretching is a fantastic tool for dealing with common conditions encountered by the massage therapist including arthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and tension headaches. With the right training it is easy to do and gives you a unique advantage. In this workshop, learn to understand and incorporate advanced stretching techniques from…

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Speaking: Tracey Smith

Reflexology: supporting people with cancer

September 25 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

1. Subject matter: Reflexology: supporting people with cancer 2. Key areas of Content: Can reflexology be used on patients with cancer? If so how does a reflexologist decide what to do and when? What does the research say? 3. There will be a power point presentation followed by a question and answer session. There are often misunderstandings about reflexology and cancer patients, reflexology does not aim to treat the cancer but it does aim to support the client through a…

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Speaking: Georgie Oldfield

Chronic pain: to suppress, manage or cure?

September 25 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

This talk will briefly explore the paradigm supporting the current ‘management’ approaches for chronic pain. It will then highlight the growing evidence-base demonstrating the importance of addressing psychosocial factors, as well as explaining the concept on which the self-empowering SIRPATM approach is based and why full recovery is possible.

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Speaking: Linda Hodges

Kinesiology: muscle testing to enhance your wellbeing

September 25 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

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.

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Speaking: Ruth Duncan

Sole secrets: treating foot and ankle issues with Myofascial Release

September 25 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

You don’t have to be sporty to get plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis or shin splints. Correct assessment and treatment of these conditions is crucial. This workshops offers information on these common injuries, how to treat them with MFR and soft tissue approaches and how to rehabilitate them easily and effectively.

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Speaking: Cameron Reid

The injured athlete: practical tips for assessment and injury management

September 25 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

To make sure we Bridge The Gap from the injured athlete and a return to play, requires a sound assessment and managed rehabilitation. We must be able to reduce pain, promote fitness and prevent injury. To treat your injured athlete you will need an idea of their functional capacity and movement ability. This will help identify ‘Key Links’ which will point towards the key areas requiring attention. Whether you treat athletes or weekend warriors the same principles apply.’

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Speaking: Rachel Fairweather

Myofascial release for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions

September 25 @ 11:55 am - 1:25 pm

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

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Speaking: Julie Quinn

Fertility reflexology workshop

September 25 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

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 as well as appropriate aftercare advice that may benefit your clients.

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Speaking: Lisa Barber

Stop struggling, start earning: learn practical, low-cost and applicable strategies for your business

September 25 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Stop struggling, start earning: learn practical, low-cost and applicable strategies for your business. Reach more perfect-fit clients in simple, low cost ways that actually work! A precious opportunity to learn practical, applicable strategies for your business. Discover how to stand out when everyone is doing the same as you so you can earn a healthy living helping others.

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Speaking: Linda Currie

Myofascial release shoulder master class. Frozen shoulder, impingement syndromes and tendonitis

September 25 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

For the sports person, shoulder issues can mean weeks out of training and competition. For others, weeks of pain and possibly even time off work. This workshops shows you easy functional testing and specialised and effective myofascial techniques to improve range of motion to decrease pain and to restore function and strength.

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Speaking: Meghan Mari

Deep tissue and sports massage

September 25 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Being able to give your clients a deeper more specific massage, which engages the soft tissue and yields a profound outcome is undoubtedly good for business. However, knowing how to do it without injuring yourself is the key to truly mastering these techniques. This workshop will teach you exciting deep tissue techniques that you can incorporate into your routine without the need for any extra strain to yourself. Learn the value of “less is more”! Appropriate for all levels **(bring…

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Speaking: Sinead Duffy

Best Intentions: how fragrance can underpin intention

September 25 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Yoga & mindfulness teacher and Aromatherapist, Sinead Duffy will teach you how to use your Gandha – fragrance to access your subconscious and ingrain your Intentions. A mini-masterclass on how fragrance can empower your mind and body.

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Speaking: Mikael Dahlström

A different view of low back pain: is it real or just in their head?

September 25 @ 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Why does LBP keep coming back? Are we programmed to suffer? Do our mental state, fear or bad self-esteem influence the situation? What about heritage? We offer a unique way of looking at, and solving, this problem. But, you have think outside the box.

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Speaking: Jaqueline Young

Tibetan medicine healing approaches

September 25 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

This workshop introduces you to the exciting world of Tibetan Medicine and its unique healing approaches. You will learn how to identify your Tibetan Medical “type”; how to choose the right foods and lifestyle options to maximise health potential; and simple remedies and exercises for creating balance of mind and body.

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Speaking: Florence Parot

Sophrology easy techniques for everyday stress management

September 25 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

This workshop will enable you to discover Sophrology while giving you very practical tools to nip stress in the bud whenever you need it. Sophrology means “the science of the consciousness in harmony”. It is a life-balancing mind-body technique for performance and wellbeing.

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Speaking: Julia Wood

Sports massage for newly qualified bodyworkers

September 25 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

This workshop is designed for massage therapists who have qualified in the last year. You will learn Julia’s top five sports massage techniques that are guaranteed to enhance your treatments when working with clients who exercise regularly. Discover what opportunities the world of sports massage has in store for you as you develop your new career.

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Speaking: Rachel Fairweather

Advanced massage techniques for hip osteoarthritis, SI joint dysfunction & Pelvic balancing

September 25 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

This unique hands on workshop will look in detail at the anatomy of the hip and pelvic muscles and how advanced techniques such as trigger point, fascial work and stretching can help address common complaints such as low back pain, SI joint problems, arthritis of the hip, sciatica, groin strain and sporting injuries. The workshop will also examine common postural presentations such as anterior and posterior pelvic tilt & how these relate to pain complaints. Appropriate for all levels **(bring…

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