Patricia L Tan APAM

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) UQ
Certificate of Acupuncture (APA)
Certificate of Research Design (USyd)
Certificate of Mindful Walking Modules 1,2 and 3 (Inner Health Taijiquan)

Trish graduated from University of Qld with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) in 1984. Since then she has worked in hospitals in the Ministry of Health, Singapore, in all areas including ICU, Medical and Surgical wards, Paediatric and Neonatal Units and Rehabilitation and Neurosurgical wards.
In Australia, she has more than 25 years experience in Paediatrics and Rehabilitation including the Disability Sector. She is also very passionate about continual learning in complementary medicine and Oriental Arts and has her own Tai Chi school in Goonellabah, Lismore NSW.
Her main area of practice is now in Neurology and Disability and uses acupuncture as one of her main tools in managing clients with head injuries, stroke, Cerebral Palsy, spinal injuries and other neurological conditions.

Trish Tan Masterclass

The role of acupuncture in the management of spasticity

Date: Saturday 5th March 2022
Time: 3pm – 5pm AEST
Cost: $75

Spasticity is the result of disruption in the central nervous system from injury or disease. Conventional methods of management include stretching, splinting, bracing and casting, anti-spasmodic medications and Botulinum Toxin. This presentation explores the role of acupuncture in the management of spasticity and uses case studies to illustrate the effect of acupuncture on the central nervous system and the combination of Botulinum toxin and acupuncture to assist in assisting clients in achieving their functional goals.

GLEN MARTIN
Adv.Dip.App.Sc (acupuncture), Dip.TCM

Glen has practiced Traditional Chinese Medical Massage since 1994 and acupuncture since 1997. After several years working in Sydney Glen opened his current Clinic near Lismore (Northern NSW) in 2002 where he has practiced to present.  Glen enjoys a hands on approach to treatment and has a wide field of clinical interests.  Outside the clinic he’s also a passionate martial artist sports person who is a qualified Kung Fu/Qi Gong and Boxing coach. He currently coaches boxing 3 nights a week at the Lismore PCYC and periOdically teaches Kung Fu and Qi Gong workshops and to personal students. He is also an enthusiastic, part time man of Rock and acts as songwRiter, vocalist, guitarist and drummer for several bands.

GLEN MARTIN Masterclass

The clinical application of Oncology acupuncture

**PLEASE NOTE THERE HAS BEEN ANOTHER DATE CHANGE FOR THIS MASTERCLASS. THIS CLASS WAS PREVIOUSLY RESCHEDULED TO RUN IN SEPTEMBER. IT HAS NOW BEEN SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5TH. DATE/TIME HAS BEEN UPDATED BELOW. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE**

Date: Saturday 5th November 2022
Time: 3pm – 5pm AEST
Cost: $75

This presentation will focus on the clinical application of acupuncture and massage for patients who have, or have had cancer.
Acupuncture therapy has been increasingly utilised in the Oncology setting over the last 20 years. Acupuncture for Oncology patients is one of the most researched topics in acupuncture.
The quality and quantity of research on Acupuncture Oncology has steadily increased over the last 20 years, as has its application in Hospital and private clinical settings.
There is great interest from the medical profession in safe treatment options for the side effects of conventional Cancer treatment. Many of these side effects are without a satisfactory Medical treatment.
Acupuncture is showing promise in several conditions experienced by many cancer patients.  These include:

• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Nausea and vomiting
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)                          
• Cancer related fatigue/low mood                      
• Hot flashes
• Cancer related cognitive impairment.              
• Diarrhoea and constipation.                      

During this presentation Glen will discuss acupuncture treatment methods and strategies for each of the above conditions, including palpation and points selection ideas, considerations regarding needle technique, and a review of several case histories.  Some relevant Oncology acupuncture research will be also be discussed.

Glen hopes each participant will gain ideas and treatment options that immediately apply to the clinical setting.

JONATHAN WRAY Masterclass

Enhanced management of headaches and neck pain

Date: Saturday 20th August 2022
Time: 11am – 1pm AEST
Cost: $75

Headaches and neck pain are common presentations seen in physiotherapy practice. The key to appropriate management comes from a good differential diagnosis.

Jonathan will discuss different headache types and related neck pain, their key features, underlying pathoanatomical processes and how acupuncture can fit as part of a treatment process.