Presented by Andrew Hutton
Andrew graduated from Sydney University in 1990 and is an APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist in private practice at Integrated Physiotherapy, Kingston Beach, Tasmania Australia. He has used acupuncture and dry needling in his management of a mainstream sporting and musculoskeletal clients since 1994 and currently has a special interest in complex musculoskeletal presentations, and has many years experience treating triathletes, paddlers and football injuries (predominantly rugby league and rugby union).

Overview: Single leg stance and its variants are commonly used clinical movement tests Deficiencies observed, allow us to determine the mechanical factors related to inefficient force transfer and load dumping resulting in tissue sensitivity and load related tissue pathology. Most dry needling approaches, focus on pain sensitivity rather than reassessment of motor performance. 

Integrated Dry Needling however uses a process of movement range and tissue irritability screening which directs a highly individualised dry needling treatment using non “trigger point techniques”. The treatment process allows hypotheses formed during the assessment process to be tested allowing the practitioner to quickly and specifically evaluate whether deficiencies in the patients motor performance are due to awareness, neuro-motor control or apparent or actual tissue restriction. 

Presented by Alice Thorn
Alice Thorn lives in Darwin where has a private practice. Alice treats a wide range of conditions including neck and back pain, joint and muscle problems, arthritis, headaches, sports injuries and post-surgical management. Alice has specific training as a vestibular physiotherapist and as such, she treats various cases of vertigo. Alice provides holistic and individual treatments incorporating acupuncture, physiotherapy, cupping, moxibustion and exercise prescription. Alice has a special interest in women’s health. 

Overview: This presentation is based on Jane Lyttleton work. She is an expert TCM fertility clinician and is an International recognised leader in this field. I have drawn upon material from seminars and her text, “Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine” (2013). I will be covering diseases and disorders which cause or contribute to infertility with particular emphasis on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. These conditions will be discussed from both a Western Medicine and TCM point of view. Following on, I will focus will be on pregnancy loss, miscarriage, immune fertility and ectopic pregnancies. 

Presented by Simone Selby
Simone Selby teaches back rehab classes that combine physiotherapy , pilates and an understanding of the myofascial meridians .The classes are educational and mindful with participants encouraged to feel imbalances in the body and exercise their way to improved health .

Overview: We will go through a visual review of Thomas Myers “Anatomy Trains“ and compare how closely his theory follows the traditional tendo muscular meridians. Participants will then engage in a one hour beginners level back rehab class to experience how physio, anatomy trains and acupuncture knowledge can be combined in an educational exercise class.

Overview: There is a lot of discussion in the profession on the role of treatments such as acupuncture for the management of musculoskeletal presentations. Many are calling for the abandonment of so called “passive treatments” in favour of more active and psychologically informed strategies, which are said to better empower patients and are more cost effective. From a patient’s perspective, how does this relate to a lived experience?

Jonathan will be presenting on the role of acupuncture in complex musculoskeletal pain presentations combining contemporary pain science, issues with research and research methodologies as well as a patient case study to demonstrate the clinical utility of acupuncture as a treatment modality.

Presented by Mary Pentecost
Mary graduated in 1981 from Cumberland College. She worked in various hospitals and private practices until 2002 when she established her own practice in Berry, Whole Body Physiotherapy.
She has been studying acupuncture since 2003 when she completed Level 1 of the APA acupuncture course. Since then she has completed Levels 2 & 3, as well as numerous workshops. She has done occasionally tutoring and lectures and predominately uses acupuncture within her practice.
She has also been studying and practicing qigong for ten years.

Overview: Any discussion about chronic disease inevitably comes back to the GUT. “ All diseases begin in the gut”, a quote attributed to Hippocrates. Presentations are as diverse as people, difficult to box. Treatment requires time and a level of trust and ongoing contact.
We will look at fibromyalgia and some presentations. SP dampness and stagnation caused by that dampness are central. I will look at western definitions, underlying oriental medicine patterns and clinical considerations, skin, gut and different layers of the onion skin.

Presented by Paula Raymond-Yacoub
Paula has been incorporating aspects of Oriental Medicine into her physiotherapy practice for over 30 years. She has been teaching acupuncture, especially her  Integrative Acupuncture Training programs to allied health practitioners since 1990. She is a founding member of ASAP and was part of a team that established the ADNG. She runs a diverse practice including, chronic disease management, paediatrics and womens health.  She has mentored many clinicians over the years including some of the presents at this seminar.

Overview: Paula will give an overview of the different types of breast cancer with salient related information. This will be followed by a discussion of the current treatments and their side effects. These side effects will be explored from an IA perspective and treatment strategies to manage these side effects outlined. As much as possible evidence supporting acupuncture’s efficacy will be included.