It's Time to Rethink Cervical Care
This isn't just neck pain. It's headaches that steal your patients' focus. Posture that limits independence. A nervous system stuck in overdrive.
But when you've tried the usual approaches—stretch this, mobilize that — and it's not enough… you need a new framework. One that blends what actually works from multiple disciplines.
That's exactly what this training delivers. And this training doesn't come from one voice — it's a shared effort from four respected experts, each contributing their most effective, real-world strategies in just 2-hour segments so that you can rack up CE credit while you go:
- Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L
- Breaks down posture assessment and intervention with a fresh lens—linking cervical dysfunction to social participation, mental health, and even primitive reflexes. His section equips you with hands-on tools that are both biomechanically sound and easy to implement.
- Theresa Schmidt, DPT
- Delivers a toolkit of manual techniques, cupping, and neuromuscular interventions specifically for cervicogenic headache and neck pain. She bridges traditional rehab with complementary medicine in a way that's both grounded and effective.
- Mica Foster, DC
- Brings a passion for the cervical spine and introduces a powerful blend of diaphragmatic breathing, myofascial techniques, biotensegrity, and eye movement integration to regulate the autonomic nervous system and restore function.
- Karen Pryor, PhD, PT
- Shifts your perspective on pain—moving beyond mechanics to address how therapeutic language, setting, and nervous system interpretation impact recovery. Her holistic approach blends manual therapy with the emotional and psychological layers of care.
Each session is packed with clinical pearls, video demonstrations, and take-home strategies. Plus, your registration includes bonus CE hours from leaders in pain science like Lorimer Moseley, Beth Darnall, Adriaan Louw, and more.
Because pain isn't just mechanical. Posture isn't just habit. And your patients deserve more than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Comprehensive Treatment Approaches for Headache and Neck Pain
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This training promises to transform your approach to cervical health, equipping you with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills for immediate application in your practice. Elevate your expertise, and offer your clients comprehensive, holistic care that transcends conventional treatment modalities.
Power Posture for Patients:
Manual Techniques to Reduce Forward Head Posture, Reduce Pain, and Maximize Function
Trent Brown, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, ATP, CFPS, CGCP | Click here for information about Trent Brown
- Comprehensive analysis of Forward Head Posture (FHP) causes and effects across demographics
- Standardized, efficient assessment techniques for FHP, enhancing clinical decision-making
- Effective manual treatment strategies, focusing on specific anatomical improvements
- Exploring biomechanical and social consequences of FHP on health and well-being
- Practical case studies demonstrating successful reduction of FHP and its long-term benefits
Breath, Spine, and Health: Diaphragmatic Techniques for Cervical and Autonomic Wellness
Mica Foster DC | Click here for information about Mica Foster
- In-depth exploration of biotensegrity, fascintegrity, and myofascial chains and their clinical impact
- Techniques to apply diaphragmatic breathing and improve cervical spine function
- Combine breath reeducation with manual therapy for autonomic nervous system regulation
- Advanced strategies integrating eye movements and yoga for cervical health
- Practical application of breathwork in clinical settings for enhanced patient recovery
Cervical Region Pain: Connections to the Whole Body
Karen Pryor PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CPRCS | Click here for information about Karen Pryor
- Advanced diagnostic methods for a variety of cervical pain syndromes, including degenerative changes
- Hands-on techniques for effective treatment of disc-related cervical pain
- Holistic treatment approaches incorporating nutritional and psychological considerations
- The influence of therapeutic language and environment on pain management and recovery
- Integrative care plans encompassing manual therapy, nutrition, and mind-body techniques
Master Cervicogenic Headache & Neck Pain Naturally:
Tips 'n Tricks Incorporating Traditional and Alternative Medicine for Rapid Results
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS, CHy | Click here for information about Theresa A. Schmidt
- Deep dive into tension-type headache pathology, assessment and treatment
- Integrate various manual therapy and neuromuscular interventions for effective treatment
- Design comprehensive home management programs incorporating mindfulness and manual therapy
- Emphasis on bridging traditional and holistic approaches for a comprehensive care strategy
Renowned pain neuroscientist Lorimer Moseley, DSc, PhD, FAAHMS, FACP, explores advances in pain management, emphasizing neuroplasticity and bioplasticity, and introduces the 'Fit for Purpose Model' to empower and optimize patient recovery. This session challenges traditional views, offering modern theoretical and reasoning models to guide clinical practice in managing persistent pain.
Get expert guidance from Stanford pain scientist and clinical psychologist Beth Darnall, PhD, as she introduces Empowered Relief™, a two-hour, NIH-funded intervention providing scalable behavioral medicine for chronic pain management. Backed by multiple randomized controlled trials, this method equips participants with effective pain relief skills, offering a holistic alternative to traditional interventional approaches and broadening access to behavioral pain care for all healthcare providers.
Join Dr. Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD, a leading figure in pain neuroscience, as he explores the evolution of pain neuroscience education and its application in clinical settings. This session emphasizes the importance of translating pain science into practical, patient-centered interventions to effectively treat individuals experiencing pain.
Learn alongside Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN, a naturopathic physician and integrative therapy expert, as you explore non-pharmacological and integrative approaches to managing chronic pain. Uncover emerging trends and evidence-based strategies, including nutrition, supplementation, mindfulness, acupressure, and restorative yoga, offering practical tools beyond medications or surgery to help clients suffering from chronic pain.
Join Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CMLDT, LMT, as she introduces the European modality MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) for addressing conditions like headaches, acne, CTEs, dementia, COVID, allergies, and post-dental surgery edema. This session highlights the benefits of MLD for improving lymph flow, with a focus on head, neck, and face conditions, and includes a self-care routine to maintain lymph flow between appointments.
Comprehensive Treatment Approaches for Headache and Neck Pain
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- "I enjoy taking classes with Karen Pryor. She is highly educated and has an awesome delivery with her classes."
- "Theresa provided specific manual techniques we can begin incorporating immediately."
- "Theresa is always entertaining while teaching her courses, and she has great demonstration videos she shares."
- "Thank you, Trent, so excited for many new techniques to bring back to my department."
- "Mica is a knowledgeable and engaging speaker. So many insights and pearls"
- "Trent is knowledgeable and demonstrates treatment techniques that are easy to integrate into patient treatment."
- "I enjoyed Trent’s training, easy application, very practical use of so many clinical pearls presented by the speaker."
We’re that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected.
Comprehensive Treatment Approaches for Headache and Neck Pain
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline