Lesson Summary

Welcome to the Elements of Care workshop, where the focus is on understanding chronic pain and using our innate neuroplasticity to heal ourselves. Many existing programs lack a comprehensive exploration of the roots of neuroplastic issues.

• The workshop looks at personality and behavioural tendencies without delving too deep into past events, aiming to avoid keeping individuals stuck in the past.
• It emphasizes a foundation in the four elements of CARE to build a strong starting point for healing.
• Various practices like Vagus nerve toning, EFT, journaling, and more are beneficial when combined with these CARE elements for lasting impact.

Healing involves recognizing external factors affecting internal states, such as past events shaping current behaviours. Unlearning old coping mechanisms is crucial for progress.

• Changing outdated habits is key to relieving neuroplastic pain and reducing strain on mental and emotional well-being.
• The workshop teaches how to establish a supportive internal environment by prioritizing the four elements of CARE.

The instructor's extensive training and experience in personal training, yoga, massage therapy, and pain education enhance the depth of knowledge shared in the workshop.

• Through this learning journey, participants can develop new self-care habits and ways of engaging with themselves and others.

If you're curious about my experience and training, here's the relevant education:

1999 - BCRPA certified personal trainer, CAN

2002 - 200 hour Hatha Yoga teacher training with Shoshoni Yoga, USA

2003-2004 - 500 hour Hatha Yoga teacher training with Shoshoni Yoga, USA

2005-2008 - 800 hour Integrative Yoga Therapy certification at Kripalu Center, USA and Enchanted Mountain Retreat Center, BR

2005-2010 - Various additional yoga trainings in yin, ashtanga, vinyasa flow styles CAN and USA

2008-2010 - Diploma in Registered Massage Therapy through the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, CAN

2012 - Neurokinetic Therapy certification (manual therapy), CAN

2013 - Dermoneuromodulation certification (manual therapy), CAN

2015 - Explain Pain Neuroscience training with Neuro Orthopaedic Institute, AUS

2017 - Chronic Low Back Pain for Manual Therapists, Greg Lehman, CAN

2018 - Chronic Pain for Manual Therapists, Eric Purves, CAN

2019 - Freedom From Chronic Pain, Dr. Howard Schubiner, USA

2020 - Trauma Healing, Trauma Informed Yoga and Polyvagal Theory, Rewire therapy, USA

2021 - Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Dr Alan Gordon, USA

2022 - Mobilisation of the Neuroimmune System, Neuro Orthopaedic Institute, AUS