Holistic Anatomy and Physiology

This is a course of 8 weekend days spread over the academic year. It may be taken as a separate module. The course combines the principles of a clinical approach with an understanding of the emotional function of the body. In addition to the bio-physiological function, the physical body is viewed as the the manifestation of an individual's life story. Reich's principle of "psychosomatic unity" is taken to apply to all lelvels of the physical body from the whole person down to the cellular level. This concept is examined and discussed throughout the course and studied concurrently with clinical anatomy and physiology. The major pathologies of the body are examined in a similar light.

SYLLABUS

Each system of the body is is examined considering anatomy, physiology, emotional function, pathology, conventional and complimentary treatments. Recent developments in neuroscience will also be looked at.

1. Bodily systems considered from embryological development using Boadella's theories. Fetal development. Terminology, parameters of Holistic Anatomy and Physiology - anatomical and emotional. Cells and systems. Regulation of cellular activity. Cellular membranes and skin as primary boundary.

2. Fluids, the cardiovascular system including heart electronics, the heart-cell connection, the respiratory system, breathing as bridge between conscious and unconscious processes.

3. The skeletal system, function of bones, emotional function, structure and energy.

4. The nervous system, central and peripheral nervous systems, somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, energy and attention, homeostasis and self regulation, including emotional regulation; Changes in shock, trauma

5. The muscular system, fascia, movement and sensation, repatterning of unconscious neuromuscular patterns.

6. The digestive and urinary systems. Digestion of food and emotional experience. Psycho-peristalsis. Emotional function of organs.

7. Reproductive system and skin, sexuality and spirituality, skin as boundary and communication and transformation between inner and outer worlds.

8. The endocrine system, lymphatic system, neuropeptides and the mind-body-emotional link, immunology, glands and chakras.

COURSE RECOGNITION

The Association of Holistic Biodynamic Massage Therapists (AHBMT)accepts as members those qualifying in Basic Biodynamic massage with CBPC. See AHBMT. The AHBMT represents practitioners nationally and within the British Massage Therapy Council, which is affiliated to the British Complementary Medicine Association representing alternative and complementary therapies. The training has been informally recognized by health authorities sponsoring their employees for personal and professional development purposes.

HOLISTIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

2009: September 26; October 31; November 28/29; December - reading month;

2010: January 30; February 27; March 27; April 24.

TIME: 10.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

COST: £630.00 payable as a deposit of £70.00 and 8 monthly payments of £70.00.