Neurovascular Integration, the neuroscience of manual therapy
by cathyph
Looking for the “Stillness in Flow” cd links?
Here they are! Remember, the trick is to zone out and ride the wave of my voice. Your body will be doing the work!
01 – Relaxation Techniques 16- 26
In case you’d like another copy, here’s the “Stress Relief Strategies” handout: SRS free
-> more handouts and mp3 tracks are available on the new “Therapy Resources” page here.
And scroll down a bit for our favorite “Safe Space, Breathing Room” haiku deck slideshow…
by cathyph
If you’re just finding us, welcome.
Neurovascular Integration addresses the neurological conversation between body and brain, and how the very power of our presence provides permission for the patient’s nervous system to explore change.
The basic physiological relay of any manual therapy is this: sensory input provided from the periphery by the therapist >> interpretation at spinal reflex level or through autonomic brainstem circuits >> output from the CNS that can range from “withdraw/protect” to “resolve” to “relief” to “spontaneous corrective movement.”
When we as therapists are present in the “balance zone” of our own Profound Neutral presence, we are in the dance between sympathetic and parasympathetic drives. We are modeling a safe sensory input for our patient’s nervous system to perhaps interpret our touch differently – safe to engage with rather than something to be defended against.
This exploratory output can manifest through signs of tissue relief (warmth, softening, flow, lengthening, etc) and/or the spontaneous corrective movements that are the basic expression of a healthy nervous system.
Neurovascular Integration is designed to illuminate familiar therapeutic interventions by dancing with the nervous system in its own language. The better we understand how our approach is being interpreted by the brain, the better we can encourage restorative outcomes.
No more wrestling with connective tissue, no more imposing confusion on an already disorganized nervous system… let’s find the common meeting ground through our presence and help our patients land in their bodies with ease.
The current Clinical Foundations class schedule is:
February 26-27, 2016, Denver CO
March 5-6, 2016, Madison WI
More information on the class here.
Feel free to peruse the site and if you have any questions, I’m just an email hidden; JavaScript is required away!
Cathy Holway, PT, DPT
ps for more goodies, check out the SRS free patient handout that explains the power of a simple belly breath to illuminate your healing process and recovery.
And the mp3 tracks for the “Stillness in Flow” guided meditations are in the right sidebar>>>>> let yourself zone out and heal!
by cathyph
Well, Hurricane Irma has thrown a wrench in these works… The Sensory Brain Development and Strategies Class has been rescheduled for November 4, 2017.
I apologize for the inconveniences, and look forward to bringing you this critical information in November!
Thank you!
by cathyph
Essential Mouthwork Class, the organizing core of Neurovascular Integration, has been updated and revised to better meet the needs of therapists and patients.
Now in its original two-day format, we bring the respectful to attention of our Profound Neutral Presence to these important orofacial structures as we explore the neurophysiology of oral motor function.
As we consider “mandibular sling dynamics”, we find move powerful effects of external, whole body work on the mouth structures.
As we acknowledge that “the back of the throat is the front of the brainstem,” we simplify our internal oral work for enhanced responsiveness of those tissues.
Join us September 23-24, 2017, at the Quarry Arts Center in Madison, WI, as we restore order and function to this primal organizing node of body, breath, bite and behavior.
Learn more here.
by cathyph
Welcome to the Neurovascular Institute, Inc. I’m Dr. Cathy Holway, physical therapist, founder and CEO of NVI, Inc. We bring science-based medical education to healthcare professionals nationwide. When I”m home in SoFL, I run my neurology-based therapy practice.
If you’ve got questions about this work, or about challenging patient situations, feel free to drop me an email! email hidden; JavaScript is required
Look forward to meeting you here at homebase!
Dr. Cathy
by cathyph
YES!
JOIN US for Clinical Foundations Class, Friday July 28, 2017 and Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
FPTA approved for 18 CEHs for FL Physical Therapists!
NCBTMB approved for 16.5 CEHs for Massage Therapists..
and AOTA approved for 1.3 CEUs.
More info on class is here!
Or go ahead and register here!
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Join us on Saturday, July 15, 2017!
Join us at the Colorado Learning Through Movement Center, 818 W South Boulder Rd, Ste 200, Louisville CO 80027.
Parents, caregivers and therapists may attend the morning session on Sensory Brain Development (9:00am-12:30pm) to better understand the embryological processes that lead to neurosensory developmental issues.
Therapists may continue to the afternoon session on Sensory Brain Development Strategies, for integrative approaches that consider the “Why of the Wiring” in Neuro-Ignition for movement therapies.
Info on Sensory Brain Development (morning class) here, new date 7/15/17.
Info on full-day Sensory Brain Development and Strategies here, new date 7/15/17.
Thank you! See you soon!
by cathyph
Our first-ever Neurovascular Integration conference is coming to Palm Beach Gardens, FL on May 5-7, 2017!
Learn more about this unique opportunity here.