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  • Module 5: The Body Knows

    Course Outline The world and the universe is indeed a very large place. When we look at humanity within this milieu one must always keep in mind that Read More

    Module 5: The Body Knows
  • Module 4: The Cranium and the Dural System

    Course Outline The body is our ‘earth-suit’ and, along with our mind, the receptacle of our total life experiences. Our spirit is that which moves Read More

    Module 4: The Cranium and the Dural System
  • Module 3: Lower Torso, Legs and Feet

    Course Outline Anyone who has built or owned a house understands the value of a healthy foundation. Defects therein can be very costly. So it is with Read More

    Module 3: Lower Torso, Legs and Feet
  • Module 2: Upper Torso, Arms and Hands

    Course Outline Trauma, be it physical, emotional or psychic, may be stored only to resurface, sometimes years later, as a pain, an anxiety, a Read More

    Module 2: Upper Torso, Arms and Hands
  • Module 1: The Core

    Course Outline Trauma, be it physical, emotional or psychic, may be stored only to resurface, sometimes years later, as a pain, an anxiety, a Read More

    Module 1: The Core

TRAUMAPRACTIK™ – An Introduction to the ANATOMY of TRAUMA™

“Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering. Although it is the source of tremendous distress and dysfunction, it is not an ailment or a disease, but the byproduct of an instinctively instigated, altered state of consciousness.”
Peter A. Levine, PhD, 1999

It is unfortunate that in our over-taxed modern-day system of medicine, the full effect of trauma upon the individual, the family and the community is often overlooked in the name of expedience. As a result, trauma – be it physical, emotional or psychic, - may be stored only to resurface, sometimes years later, as a pain, an anxiety, a behaviour or any number of coping mechanisms required for a person’s survival.

Anatomy of Trauma™ is a series of three and four day workshops designed to expand your perception of the human body and it’s response to injury and trauma. It is a master toolkit of techniques, both manual and theoretical, that will enhance any professional health workers practice. It is based on the methodology and philosophy of TraumaPractik™ which is a compilation and summation of knowledge and wisdom drawn from many years of experience in helping people regain control of their health.  It is a comprehensive and integrated approach using techniques drawn from osteopathy, neuromuscular therapy, visceral massage and so much more.

As the physical aspects of injury and trauma are but one part of the whole picture, the therapist needs to know not only what questions to ask but also how to listen to both the client and their body in order to affect successful treatment. With trauma and injury we are always faced with the twofold position of anatomy and emotion, for what has happened emotionally is just as important as what has happened physically.  In injury, and especially in trauma, these “coalesce” to varying degrees. One could say injury is to the body as trauma is to the psyche.

Participants will learn how to observe and evaluate, how to palpate, how to listen and how to understand the very nature of injury and/or trauma as it pertains to each individual. Anatomy of Trauma™ workshops emphasize thinking outside the box as well as viewing the body as much more than the sum of its parts. The question “What am I really looking at?” is key in assessing each individual and devising the appropriate treatment plan.  A major emphasis is placed on dynamic anatomy - how the body reflects the whole person, their history, posture, gait, culture, environment, work, family and beliefs- for these are all important considerations in uncovering the source of pain. Anatomy of Trauma™ is an unique approach to solving core issues and releasing the source of chronic pain loops.

Upcoming Events

May
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2018
all-day Module 2: Upper Torso, Arms and ... @ international Academy of Health Sciences
Module 2: Upper Torso, Arms and ... @ international Academy of Health Sciences
May 18 – May 20 all-day
Duration: 27 hours CEUs: College of Massage Therapists of Ontario: 13.5 New Brunswick Massotherapy Association: 27.0 What You Will Learn Effective techniques to help in resolving problems such as: whiplash, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel tennis elbow, rotator[...]
Jun
8
Fri
2018
all-day Exploring Energy – The Healing P... @ The Elephant Abbey
Exploring Energy – The Healing P... @ The Elephant Abbey
Jun 8 – Jun 10 all-day
Exploring Energy - The Healing Power of Sound @ The Elephant Abbey | Sutton | Québec | Canada
Duration: 24 hours What You Will Learn: Every cell in the body stores and emits energy. Every breath we take, every muscle we move and every bite of food we digest involves a form of energy[...]
Jul
12
Thu
2018
all-day Module 4: The Cranium and the Du... @ The Elephant Abbey
Module 4: The Cranium and the Du... @ The Elephant Abbey
Jul 12 – Jul 15 all-day
Duration: 36 hours CEUs: College of Massage Therapists of Ontario: 18.0 Course Outline This is an in-depth workshop that will enhance any manual therapists’ success. Participants will learn effective techniques for treating concussions, head trauma,[...]

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About TraumaPractik

TraumaPractik™ is a method of investigative healing practices based on a dynamic approach to anatomy and the mind / body / spirit continuum. It is a methodology and a philosophy developed and integrated into our practice over the decades. Our goal is to teach participants to ’see’ differently, to think outside the box and to affect profound change through a global hands-on approach.

Testimonials

I have practiced dentistry for forty years and since 1988 I have done so with a Neuromuscular approach. Patients in a dental setting with head/neck pain require a team approach. A dental appliance is not a magic bullet. In my office Tom, Abigail and myself are that team. Generally, I place an intraoral appliance to decompress the temporal mandibular joint and re-position the mandible. Following placement of the oral appliance Tom and Abigail assess and commence treatment using their own TraumaPr…
Al MacdonaldB.SC., D.D.S.Renfrew, Ontario
I had a long-standing desire to explore the impact of trauma – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. I wanted to know better how it left its mark and how those remnants could be released. I’ve taken this course twice; I had changed and the course had evolved, too. Packed with insight, information and practical methodologies, Tom and Abigail skilfully created a learning path that allowed me to know myself, others and the nature of trauma much better than I had imagined possible during su…
Patricia HayesConsultantPH ConsultingOttawa, ON
I’ve known Tom and Abigail for over a decade and their care has made a profound difference in my personal health and professional life.  I have recommended their services to many, and will continue recommending them to everyone who struggles with past and/or present trauma. Their unique, holistic, approach to wellness yields extraordinary results.
Olga Kersten-MatwinMA PsychologistHull, QC
A wonderful mentor, Doug Smith suggested that I take the course as trauma has taken hold of me. He also said I should meet Tom. My son just recently suffered a SCI which has left him paralyzed and me searching for ways to help my son heal and deal with the trauma of the accident. I thought there has to be something that I could do than just be there for him and there was, the Anatomy of Trauma given by Abigail and Tom. Fortunately, even though I had registered late, Abigail quickly responded to…
Cathy NugentStaff AssistantOnslow Elementary SchoolQuyon, Quebec
A thousand thanks to Tom & Abigail for finally putting together a comprehensive course on CST!!! The manual is in depth with great pictures for demonstration & the text explains how everything works together! An aspect missing in most CST courses I’ve taken in the past. The four day I intensive discussions, hands on learning & the location were magical! Best course I have ever taken & not only did I survive eating vegetarian for four days, I feel like I thrived eating well for the four days! I’d…
Nicole M
The concepts and techniques I learned in this course have shifted my preconceived notions about the body. It’s like I’m now working in a parallel universe.
Paul LafleurBSc, RMTOttawa, ON
Working with Abigail & Tom has been a real educational and enlightening experience. The journey started with myself to cure my own pinched nerves, tight muscles and numbness. After working with other specialists and having no success, I started work with Abigail and Tom. Their whole body-mind approach and “deal with whatever issue rises to the surface” approach allowed us to work thru the layers of the onion that was my body and I started to see results almost immediately. The biggest mystery fo…
Joy
Abigail’s TraumaPractik has had a massive impact on my life. When I started seeing Abigail three years ago, I was unable to lead an active lifestyle; I have nerve damage in my lower back, and was lucky to make it through each day at work. Abigail played a critical role in helping me regain my ability to swim, ski, and travel again. Although I still have ups and downs, the overall trend is upward, which feels fantastic! It means everything to me to be active again, and I am so very grateful to A…
Jil BeardmoreOttawa

Comments on Module 4:

The four day course with Abigail and Tom was learning at its best. First the setting was impeccable. We were invited to their home in Sutton Quebec to spend four glorious days melding with one another. Abi and Tom fed us to our hearts content. The time we shared at the table was truly memorable, a gathering of souls, minds and a getting to know one another. With the patient guidance of Tom and Abigail the hours in between eating were filled with teaching how to release the…
Cathy Nugent
I am privileged and blessed to  have known Abigail and Tom for two decades. A recent injury brought me back into the trusting and skilled hands of Abigail. I had a severely pinched nerve, and was walking with great difficulty and much pain. I had spasms from my lower back to my ankle. Within moments Abigail was gently massaging and adjusting my body to help relieve the intense pain that my body was experiencing. It is really indescribable … the healing on so many levels that Abigail makes happe…
Adrienne

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