Pregnancy & Beyond: Practical Osteopathic Applications

Please join us for this in-depth three-day workshop led by Dr George Stylian, Osteopath. This course provides an integrated osteopathic approach to the assessment and management of gynaecological, obstetric, pelvic and postpartum presentations. It combines relevant anatomy and physiology with osteopathic principles, clinical reasoning, palpatory skills and practical treatment approaches. 

Date:

• 2nd, 3rd and 4th of September, 2027

Venue:

• Mevlana Hall, 42 Bilin Road (via McAuley’s Lane), Myocum, NSW 2481

Qualifications required for this course:

• Qualified or 4th Year Student Osteopaths, Midwives, Doulas or CranioSacral Therapists

Investment:

• $1,200 + GST for qualified practitioners

• $1000 + GST for student pre-service practitioners

  • Includes refreshments and comprehensive course materials

  • Payment plans to suit your needs are available

Course Synopsis:

Day 1 – Foundations of the Osteopathic Approach 

The first day establishes the foundations of an integrative osteopathic approach to gynaecological and obstetric care. Participants are introduced to to teachers and to the principles underpinning the course, followed by an exploration of the osteopathic approach to common gynaecological and obstetric conditions. 

Key areas include: 

• Anatomy and physiological function of the pelvis. 

• Osteopathic examination and treatment approaches for the pelvis. 

• Hormonal imbalance and menstrual presentations, including menarche, menorrhagia and amenorrhoea. 

• Neuro-endocrine-immune connections and their relationship to osteopathy and the cranial field. 

• Congestive conditions affecting the pelvis. 

• Practical osteopathic approaches to the management of pelvic congestion. 

Day 2 – Clinical Assessment, Pelvic Treatment and Birth 

Day 2 develops clinical assessment and treatment skills, with particular emphasis on the female patient and the pelvic viscera. Participants explore appropriate case history-taking, gynaecological osteopathic examination, palpation of the pelvic viscera, and principles of osteopathic diagnosis and treatment. 

Practical sessions address: 

• Treatment of the pelvic viscera and pelvic floor. 

• Treatment of the articulatory structures of the pelvis. 

• Integrative approaches to the female patient, including side-lying and sitting techniques. 

• Consideration of the physiological changes occurring during pregnancy. 

• The physiology of pregnancy and the birth process. 

• Osteopathic approaches that may assist the birth process, including techniques addressing lumbosacral function and other relevant structures. 

• The potential physical impact of the birth process on both mother and baby, including consideration of craniofacial strains. 

The day aims to connect osteopathic assessment and treatment principles with the significant physiological and mechanical changes associated with pregnancy and childbirth. 

Day 3 – Postpartum Care, Pain and Whole-Body Integration 

The final day focuses on recovery following pregnancy and birth, as well as the assessment and management of gynaecological pain and dysfunctional patterns involving the respiratory and pelvic systems. 

Topics include: 

• Postpartum osteopathic care. 

• Osteopathic approaches to supporting recovery from the physical and emotional effects of birth. 

• Assessment and treatment approaches for mother and baby following birth-related trauma. 

• Gynaecological conditions associated with pelvic pain. 

• Examination and treatment of reflex centres that may contribute to pelvic pain. 

• The relationship between dysfunctional breathing patterns and the pelvic viscera. 

• The interaction between the body's diaphragms, the dural system and pelvic function. 

• The Dural Corelink and three-diaphragm concepts, including a Balanced Ligamentous Tension approach and respiratory cooperation. 

• Palpation of involuntary motion (IVM) using cranial contact. 

• Treatment of the occipito-atlantal articulation. 

The course concludes with discussion and clinical case histories involving the faculty, providing an opportunity to integrate the concepts and practical approaches covered throughout the three days. 

Register Your Interest:

Please register via the link below. After an eligibility assessment, you will subsequently be sent an invoice, whereupon a $500 deposit will be required to secure your place.

We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative course and helping you enhance your expertise in obstetric osteopathy.