BIOTENSEGRITY FOCUSED
Pre Conference Day
Friday May 11th 2018
BIOTENSEGRITY FOCUSED
Pre Conference Day
Friday May 11th 2018
Why you can’t afford to miss this event !
Biotensegrity is the key to understanding the new universal Science of Human Body Architecture.
At the Biotensegrity BFS Pre-conference Day, each of our expert presenters will be sharing the secret of how Biotensegrity provides the hidden logic behind their expertise at the leading of edge of their field of discipline. Whether you are a movement, manual or medical practitioner, you cannot afford to miss learning this new logic behind how the human body moves and communicates inside and out. You will learn how the human body connects and corrects itself. You will discover how you can see more clearly, make sense more easily, intervene less and achieve more for your clients.
Biotensegrity forms the bridge that walks us from classical anatomy and biomechanics to the modern science of 21st century, living human body architecture. It makes fundamental sense of so many questions arising in the anatomy classroom, the science laboratory, the therapy room, the athletic field, track or course, the gym and even someone’s guided personal practice at home. As this keystone concept is being realised and researched around the world, it is becoming more and more popular and its essential to know how it applies in practice and the difference between the mysteries revealed and the myths or misunderstandings that go with any new paradigm.
7 International Biotensegrity Experts
1 Special Day
This Biotensegrity BFS Pre-conference day will provide you with the knowledge and science reinforcing a global view of our human architecture. Biotensegrity is the hottest topic in bodywork science for movement, manual and medical practitioners.
This one-day conference brings together an amazing line-up of no less than seven international experts. Delegates will get to listen to, learn from, meet and speak with all of our biotensegrity specialists. The day involves a number of short and longer dynamic presentations with amazing movement performance reflecting the true nature of biotensegrity-based motion. Lots to keep your mind alert and to satisfy your thirst for new ideas, new models, new paradigms and how to apply them.
This unique event will bring manual and movement therapists, exercise specialists and medical practitioners together to work to bridge the gap between the medical and complementary medical worlds.
Biotensegrity – the model that binds.
The day will involve keynote speakers and shorter presentations and demonstrations. Price includes tea/coffee (available all day) and a hot or cold buffet lunch.
Jaap van der Wal
His thoughts on the Biotensegrity model
See what Dr. Jaap van der Wal says about his experience with Biotensegrity
and its importance for anatomy of the 21st century
Schedule
Friday May 11th 2018
08.30
Registration – 150 + enthusiastic, motivated bodywork and movement experts all in one place
09:00
Take Your Seats – Feelings of excitement, happiness and expectation will be building
09:05
Opening Presentation – Joanne Avison with John Sharkey – Introduce amazing presenters and international experts regarding Biotensegrity, overview of the day. Biotensegrity in Practical Application. Why this new paradigm is essential for body workers and movement practitioners. Biotensegrity, what it is and how it will impact your practice. (……now everyone will be excited!!)
10:45
Coffee break – visit exhibitors and mix, mingle and network with like-minded people (adding coffee to such levels of excitement could be amazing!!)
11:10
Back to your seats – Get ready to have your brain cells rejuvenated (food for the brain-you will be in heaven)
11:15
Dr Niall Galloway – Presentation followed by Q&A session (1.5 hours) Title: “Biotensegrity Patterns in Human Growth and Form” (how can we follow this amazing presentation? Ah yes, lunchtime !!)
12:45
Lunch time – No time to stop, get involved with model making and chatting with the presenters, delegates and visit exhibitors
13:00
Graham Scarr – Practical Model Making – during lunch time (1 hour) – visit exhibitors
13:55
Back to your seats and get ready to be enthralled………..again
14:00
Graham Scarr – (Graham never stops!!) Presentation (30 mins) Title: ‘Biotensegrity: a different way of thinking’. These presentations are why you came – to change the way you think!!
14:30
Jan Trewartha – Presentation (30 mins) Biotensegrity and Scars – One of the fastest growing areas in bodywork and movement and now…… you are on the inside track
15:00
Leonid Blyum – Presentation (45 mins)- Title: “Biotensegrity – A Case for a Fascia Embodied Smart BioStructure and for a Structural Intelligence” (Wow, what an amazing title. Hands-up who wants to understand “Structural Intelligence”? I know I do !!)
15:45
Tea break – Time to rest? No, go visit the exhibitors
16:10
Take your seats – Seriously, we haven’t finished yet. We still have so much more to share with you. Get ready for International expert Wilbour Kelsick.
16:15
Wilbour Kelsick – Presentation (45 mins) Title: Training For Structural Integrity. How New Concepts in Biotensegrity and Fascia science influences exercise Training Methods. (If this man can produce Olympians we all need to hear his concepts)
17:00
Panel Q and A – And now the icing on the most amazing cake ever…..you get to ask questions of the entire panel and revel in their amazing responses. Great, right?
17:45
Closing acknowledgments and sad goodbyes (until the next time!!)
18:00
Close
John Sharkey
Biotensegrity
in Anatomy
JOHN SHARKEY is a Clinical Anatomist (BACA), accredited exercise physiologist (BASES) and founder of European Neuromuscular Therapy. John is a founding member of the Biotensegrity Interest Group (B.I.G.) and provides unique Biotensegrity focused dissection courses to manual and movement therapists and other allied professionals in Dundee University, Scotland. John is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (JBMT), International Journal of Osteopathy and is a medical team member for the Olympic Council of Ireland.
Joanne Avison
Biotensegrity
in Yoga
JOANNE AVISON is an international teacher of applied structural anatomy for movement and manual practitioners in a variety of fields. She is a professional Structural Integration practitioner and certified teacher (KMI, Anatomy Trains 1998-2005 Tom Myers’ school) and Director of the Art of Contemporary Yoga Teacher Training, London, UK.
As a Member of the BioTensegrity Interest Group (B.I.G.), Joanne is fascinated by the application of BioTensegrity principles to the understanding of the human blueprint and natural biomotional organisation. Her writing and workshops are devoted to making this emerging context for human movement applicable and clearly understood.
Niall Galloway
Biotensegrity
in Medicine
Dr. NIALL GALLOWAY is an Associate Professor of Urology at the Emory University School of Medicine, Chief of Female Urology and Director of Emory Continence Center. Dr. Galloway graduated from Aberdeen University in 1974. Following surgical training, he pursued specialisation in the field of female pelvic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Galloway serves as the Director of Transitional Care and Adult Clinical Services of the Center for Spina Bifida Research and Prevention. He is involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, urology residents and post-graduate fellows and is the author of multiple scientific journal articles.
Graham Scarr
Biotensegrity
in Osteopathy
GRAHAM SCARR is a chartered biologist and an osteopath with a particular interest in structural mechanics. Fascinated by the numerous examples of geometric patterns and shapes in nature, he has been researching their significance over many years. He is part of a specific interest group looking at the significance of the biotensegrity concept to biomechanics and clinical practice. Working closely with Dr. Stephen Levin he has developed new models that progress our understanding of the structure-function relationship in biology. Graham is a Fellow of the Linnean Society and a fellow of The Royal Society of Biology, and has published several papers on this subject.
Wilbour Kelsick
Biotensegrity
in Athletics
Dr. WILBOUR KELSICK received his BSc. in Kinesiology from SFU and his D.C. from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He is a Fellow and Vice President of the College of Chiropractic Sport Sciences (Canada), a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Rehabilitative Sciences (Canada), and a faculty member in the Department of Graduate Studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Kelsick has written and published several articles, is a contributing author for a medical text, and sits on the editorial board of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (peer review journal). Dr. Kelsick holds post-graduate specialties in the field of sports injuries and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He has worked as team doctor at the Olympics, World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. Dr Kelsick lectures both locally and internationally.
Jan Trewartha
Biotensegrity
in Scar Work
JAN TREWARTHA has been in healthcare since 1979. Originally trained as a State Registered Nurse, she started learning to massage whilst travelling abroad in 1989, went into practice in 1992, and over the years has developed her skills to become a specialist in physical and emotional trauma release. Jan has been teaching massage, bodywork, meditation and self-development since 1993. Jan is the Director of the British Fascia Symposium, and also the Fascia & Energy Consultant for the APNT (Association of Physical and Natural Therapists) and sits on the Executive Committee. ScarWork was developed by Sharon Wheeler and is now taught in the UK by Jan. A subtle, light touch treatment, ScarWork is a powerful approach that sees some fascinating and profound changes in the scar and the adhered tissues.
Leonid Blyum
Biotensegrity
in Structural Intelligence
LEONID BLYUM is a mathematician, biomechanicus and developer of the ABR method. He graduated in 1992 at the University of Novosibirsk with a specialisation in mathematical models of complex systems. His studies involved the structure and the functioning of the musculoskeletal system (biomechanics), and more specifically of the spinal disorders and joint deformities. He worked with his father, a physician specialising in the manual treatment of these disorders. Through study and experience, Leonid developed the belief that musculoskeletal deformities could be well treated with a quasi-static (long and gentle pressure) manual therapy. From 1996 to 2000 he taught applied biomechanics and manual therapy to postgraduate doctors in Moscow.
This event is for everyone
This pre conference day is open to all and would be of particular interest to those attending the 2018 British Fascia Symposium which takes place at the same venue over the following two days.
Looking for more ?
If you are attending the British Fascia Symposium you might also be interested in John Sharkey’s Sunday afternoon workshop.
Treating Myofascial Pelvic Pain – Learn advanced myofascial techniques to improve your ability to work with non-specific Myofascial Pelvic Pain conditions
This workshop is informed by medical research, mixing theory of anatomy supported by a short hands-on practicum. Integrating clinical anatomy and exercise physiology (the foundation of all bodywork and movement therapies) John will provide examples of manual applications for non-specific myofascial pelvic pain (and other common pain issues). The concept of Fascia as a Hydraulic Amplifier, Emergent Properties and Guided Stress Transfer will be investigated in a dynamic manner related specifically to hands-on, digital applications. Delegates will appreciate tensional re-arrangement of the myofasciae within the continuity of embryonic associated fasciae. Consideration will be given to specific loading applied to targeted tissues, direction of the application, velocity, amplitude, frequency, time, depth, combinations/integrations and breath.
Friday May 11th 2018
This exciting event will open at 8:30 am on Friday May 11th 2018 and an action packed day will draw to a close at 5:30pm. Refreshments and buffet lunch is provided for all delegates.
The St John Hotel.
Modern meeting space in Solihull
Conveniently located in Solihull, The St Johns Hotel is close to all major transport links and the city of Birmingham. The hotel offers first class conference space. Each meeting area is outfitted with the latest audio-visual equipment and modern technology and there is free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 100MB available throughout.
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Final Booking Now Available
All of the first 50 Early Bird places for the Pre Conference Day are fully booked and the Extended Early Bird rate has now ended. A limited number of places remain for booking but hurry – first come, first served.
Individual
£210
Group (5 People)
£1,000
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