EDUCATION LEVELS
level 1
level 1
level 1
Foundational Level: Introduction and Putting Air in the Bag
Objective:
Introduce students to the core concepts and foundational techniques of equine tensegrity balancing therapy.
Content:
Concepts: Fascia, embryology, cortical smudging, somatic sensory integration.Biomechanics: Understanding motion as it pertains to the horse.
Techniques: Treating fascia, addressing dysfunctional patterns, balancing the nervous system.
Skills: Identifying and understanding the larger picture of the equine body.
Outcomes:
Basic proficiency in foundational techniques.Understanding of key theoretical concepts. Ability to identify and address primary dysfunctional patterns.
level 2
level 1
level 1
In the Bag - snags,Slings and Central Proprioceptive Pillar
Objective:
Develop deeper understanding and skills in identifying and releasing restrictions that prevent optimal body function as a result of proprioceptive failure. an introduction to cranial sacral therapy and neural manipulation with a focus on snags in the bag.
Content:
Slings: Function and relationship in proprioception and balance.
Central stack Awareness: Helping horses find a vestibular central column of proprioception.common areas that hold back the entire body snags in the bag.
Biomechanics: Facilitating locomotion through central stability.
Techniques: Identifying sticky places that restrict movement. Establishing central stack balance. Oscillation through stability across the midline.
Outcomes:
Advanced techniques in proprioception and balance.Ability to improve locomotion by addressing central stability. Enhanced understanding of the nervous system’s role in movement. The ability to palpate the craniosacral rhythm and understand foundational concepts.
At this point in the curriculum, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency through an assessment process in order to move onto level three.
Level three is not a guaranteed continuation for students that are not ready and do not have a solid enough grasp of the foundational concepts of this modality.
level 3
level 1
level 3
The CranioSacral System
Objective:
Incorporate cranial-sacral concepts into tensegrity balancing therapy, focusing on the central nervous system. CST is part of the treatment methodology but the main focus of using it is to restore tensegrity in the cranial vault floor and the soft tissue of the central nervous system.
Content:
Cranial Vault: Anatomy and function.Dural Tube: Flossing techniques. Fluid Pressure: Restoring balance to the central nervous system. Tensegrity of the cranial vault and central nervous system osseous and viscus.
Techniques:Treating the cranial-sacral system.Balancing fluid pressures.Addressing dysfunctional patterns originating from the cranial vault floor .
Outcomes:
Proficiency in cranial-sacral techniques. Improved understanding of central nervous system functions. Ability to influence fluid pressures and address related dysfunctions.
Students will need to demonstrate proficiency in incorporating cranial sacral concepts with foundational concepts through an assessment. This will be done via a video assessment where students will showcase their critical thinking and tool selection skills, correlating with the horse's assessment and body struggles.
level 4
Treating Foals
level 3
Neural and Visceral Interference
Objective:
Understand and treat the influence of organs and the nervous system on the musculoskeletal body.
Content:
Organ Influence: Impact on the musculoskeletal system. Entrapped Nerves: Identification and release techniques. Functional Testing: Identifying dysfunctional organs and nerves.
Techniques: Assessing and treating head shakers.Identifying issues in lungs, spleen, liver, and other organs. Understanding central nerve impacts.
Outcomes:
Ability to treat visceral and neural dysfunctions. Comprehensive understanding of organ and nerve interactions. Skill in specific assessment and treatment methods.
level 5
Treating Foals
Treating Foals
Integration and Advanced Applications
Objective:
Integrate all learned concepts and techniques, and prepare for advanced therapeutic situations.
Content:
Bridge Testing: Structures, organs, nerves. Triage and Treatment Planning: Efficient and powerful approaches.
Advanced Scenarios: Events, races, foals, neurological cases.
Techniques: Comprehensive assessment and treatment integration. Specialized treatment for advanced cases.
Outcomes:
Mastery of integrated techniques.Ability to handle advanced and complex cases.Readiness to function independently as a practitioner.
Final Testing:Comprehensive evaluation of skills and knowledge.Transition from student to peer in the field.
Treating Foals
Treating Foals
Treating Foals
For certified practitioners only.