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.

ASAP PRESENTATION: TRISH TAN APTT01

THE ROLE OF ACUPUNCTURE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SPASTICITY

Presented by Trish Tan

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.

This presentation is worth 2 CPD points.

Cost: $50

ASAP PRESENTATION: JONATHAN WRAY APJW02

Enhanced management of headaches and neck pain

Presented by Jonathan Wray

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. 

This presentation is worth 2 CPD points.

Cost: $50

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).

ASAP PRESENTATION: ANDREW HUTTON APAH01

The specific application of musculoskeletal screening guided dry needling to optimise dysfunctional single leg stance

Presented by Andrew Hutton

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. 

This presentation is worth 2 CPD points.

Cost: $50

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. 

ASAP PRESENTATION: ALICE THORN APAT01

Acupuncture for Infertility

Presented by Alice Thorn

This presentation is based on Jane Lyttleton work. She is an expert TCM fertility clinician and is an International recognised leader in this field. Alice has drawn upon material from seminars and her text, “Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine” (2013). She covers 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, Alice focuses on pregnancy loss, miscarriage, immune fertility and ectopic pregnancies. 

This presentation is worth 2 CPD points.

Cost: $50

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 .

ASAP PRESENTATION: SIMONE SELBY APSS01

Incorporating acupuncture meridians into back rehabilitation exercises and programs

Presented by Simone Selby

In tghis presentation Simone takes us 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.

This presentation is worth 2 CPD points.

Cost: $50

ASAP PRESENTATION: JONATHAN WRAY APJW01

The role of acupuncture in complex musculoskeletal pain presentations

Presented by Jonathan Wray

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 presents 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.

This presentation is worth 2 CPD points.

Cost: $50

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.

ASAP PRESENTATION: MARY PENTECOST APMP01

The role of the gut in chronic illness, with a focus on fibromyalgia

Presented by Mary Pentecost

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.
In this lecture Mary looks at fibromyalgia and some presentations. SP dampness and stagnation caused by that dampness are central. Mary looks at western definitions, underlying oriental medicine patterns and clinical considerations, skin, gut and different layers of the onion skin.

This presentation is worth 2 CPD points.

Cost: $50

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.

ASAP PRESENTATION: PAULA RAYMOND-YACOUB APPRY01

Integrative Acupuncture – Its place in supporting women with breast cancer

Presented by Paula Raymond-Yacoub

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

This presentation is worth 2 CPD points.

Cost: $50