2024

 

MSc Performance Psychology - Health Science University, United Kingdom (In progress)

Stewart Cotterill, PhD

Psychological factors that influence how we perform under pressure. Performance psychology such as decision-making, resilience and confidence; leadership challenges within different contexts; the psychology of pain, injury and recovery; and common mental health challenges, counseling and communication skills, and  in-depth empirical study.

 

Primitive Reflex Integration  (In progress)

Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS

Neuroanatomy, brain development, neuroplasticity, functional relationships between primitive reflexes and the autonomic nervous system. ​​

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The Voice and the Pelvic Floor     

Ginger Garner, PT, DPT, ATC/LAT, PYT

Polyvagal theory and it's impacts on the pelvic floor, vocal dysfunction, musculoskeletal dysfunction, trauma-sensitive and integrative therapies for three diaphragm intervention, 

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The Breathe Institute - Breathe Myo Workshop     

Myofunctional therapy and wound healing protocols based on the latest research from TBI. 

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Optimizing Respiration for Achieving High Performance     

Scott Sonnon - senior principal intelligence analyst and human research protections administrator who leads the US Department of Energy's human performance analytics and biotechnology innovation.

Breathing behavior biofeedback relevant to performance training and learning based on many years of ongoing research and practical applications in high-stress physical and mental environments. Breathing habit assessment and training for achieving high performance. Participants will learn about (1) the role of CO2 in cognitive, emotion, speech, and exertion; (2) the dynamics of breathing during physical exertion and how it is conventionally assessed in exercise physiology and cardiopulmonary exercise testing; (3) the continuum of breathing behavioral changes that reflexively occur with increased metabolic demands of exercise; and (4) changes in baseline breathing behavior due to dysfunctional breathing patterns and how exercise-related breathing reflex can occur prematurely.

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Dao Masters  

Wu Dang Chen  

Daoist Healing Arts, Daoist Philosophy, integrated understanding of theory and practices of the mind, body, and spirit.

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Empowered Sleep Apnea - The Five Reasons To Treat: A Patient-Centered Collaborative Deconstruction of Why We Treat Sleep Apnea   

David E McCarty, MD, FAASM. 

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Anatomy Trains Live Dissection Course: The Anatomy of the Breath Dissection

Todd Garcia, master dissector, Founder Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment Inc.

Julie Hammond, Director and lead teacher of Anatomy Trains Australia & New Zealand

How Structure informs Function: accessory muscles of inhalation and exhalation and how they can restrict as well as aid normal breathing function. Common postural patterns while exploring the anatomical structures. For example, how the accessory muscles can restrict movement in the rib basket, limiting the expansion of the thoracic cavity.

The Upper Deep Front Line: The respiratory diaphragm and its fascial connections. The effects of diaphragmatic breathing, and myofascial release for gastroesophageal reflux, as well as the role of the diaphragm in back pain and intra-abdominal pressure. Through clinical case studies and embodied experientials, explore common postural patterns associated with lack of diaphragm movement, and strategies for freedom and ease. 

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2023

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Public Speaking Engagement at the BreathWerx Conference 

Clinical Applications of Educational Capnography

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Roll Model® Method Practitioner Training

Immersive Self Myofascial Massage Training

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, Co-Founder Yoga Tune Up Fitness Worldwide, Author of The Roll Model

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Anatomy Trains Live Dissection Course: Above and Below: The fascial origami connecting the diaphragms from the tentorium to the pelvis

Todd Garcia, master dissector, Founder Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment Inc.

Julie Hammond, Director and lead teacher of Anatomy Trains Australia & New Zealand, ASTI bodyworker for 23 years.

 

FlowFit Level 1 Instructor Certification   

Scott Sonnon, Founder TACFIT, leads US DEPT OF ENERGY Human Performance Analytics

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Rolling Along the Anatomy Trains - Self Myofascial Release - CE

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, Co-Founder Yoga Tune Up Fitness Worldwide, Author of The Roll Model

Tom Myers, LMT, Founder/CEO, Anatomy Trains, Author Anatomy Trains

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SOMA Conference - CE

Splint Orthopedic Myofunctional Appliance 

Dr. Joseph Da Cruz & Dr. Jasmine Elmore

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2022

Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner

American Association of Drugless Practitioners

 

Professional Diploma in Applied Behavioral Breathing Science

Breathing Muscle Psychophysiology

Somatic Biofeedback & Breathing Habits

Autonomic Psychophysiology 

Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences

Dr. Robert Grove, Dr. Maria Katsamanis, Dr. Peter Litchfield 

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Origins of Sleep Disordered Breathing and Sleep Apnea - CE

Dr. Ben Miraglia, Founder of Airway Health Solutions

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2021

The Four Phenotypes of Sleep Apnea - CE

Patrick McKweon, Author "The Breathing Cure - Oxygen Advantage" Buteyko Breathing Educator

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Fascia and Ankyologlossia - Certificate

TMD and Orofacial Pain - Certificate 

Dysphagia Workshop- Certificate

Fast and Functional 

Timothy King, Bth, Adv. Dip. App. App. Sci. Myotherapy

Sara Beach, RDH, Orofacial Myologist 

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Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing - CE

Airway Health Solutions

Dr. Kevin Boyd, Dr. Ben Miraglia 

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Two-Month Residency

Himalayan Institute - Vishoka Meditation

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD​ 

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Vivos- Craniofacial Sleep Medicine 

Session I, office staff training 

Dr. David Singh, Dr. John Caufield, Dr. Ben Miraglia

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Airway Collaborative - Mini Residency  

Dr. Marc Cruz, Dr. Barry Raphael, Dr. Rick Roblee

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Introduction to Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy - Certificate

Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy 

Samantha Weaver, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist 

Licia Paskay, SLP, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist 

Joy Moeller, RDH, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist 

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2020

How Fascia Moves - Certificate

BodyReading - Certificate

Anatomy Trains 

Tom Myers, LMT, author "Anatomy Trains" 

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Trauma-Sensitive Certified HeartMath Practitioner

HeartMath Institute 

Jorina Elbers, MD, Msc, Rollin McCraty PhD, Steve Sawyer LCSW, CSAC,

Sara Gilman, PsyD, LMFT, Susann von Meijenfeldt, CPCC,

Sheva Carr, MA LAc, BCPP, RPP

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Certified Breathing Behavior Analyst

Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences 

Peter Litchfield, Phd and Sandra Reamer, MS, MFA, CBBA, CTS, Orofacial Myologist 

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Integrative Nutrition Health Coach - Certificate

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Joshua Rosenthal, MS

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Life is Your Best Medicine - Certificate

Foundations in Herbalism - In Progress 

Medicine Lodge Ranch 

Tieraona Low Dog, MD, LMT, Herbalist 

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Body By Breath Immersion - Certificate

Review of PolyVagal Theory, Fascia Neurobiology and Respiratory Diaphragm

Yoga Tune Up Fitness 

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT

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2019

Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology

Graduate School of Behavioral Health Sciences

Sandra Coulson, SLP, CSOM, Roger Price

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Facia-Function, Physiology and Application - Certificate

Yoga International 

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT

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Introduction to Herbalism - Certificate

Herbal Academy

Marlene Adelmann, Herbalist 

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2017

200-Hr Yoga Teacher Training 

South Boston Yoga

David Vendetti, RYT, LMT, Bodyworker, and Tom Skoglund, RYT, PT

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Meditation Retreat for Healthcare Practitioners 

Zen Mountain Monastary

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold Roshi

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2009

Registered Dental Hygienist 

Specializing in public health, general dentistry and pediatrics

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2006

Advisory Board Member

Project Stretch, Non-Profit Organization

Mission trips to Ukraine, Mexico, Honduras, United States: 2008-2018

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2003

Certified Dental Assistant

Specializing in orthodontics, pediatrics, and special needs 

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