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Mental Health Nutrition Consultant, Dr. Friedman [Full Text] http://www.claverconsulting.com/index_files/josh.pdf.

"As his practice evolved, it became clear to him that something was missing from traditional psychotherapeutic approaches. Curiosity led him to Orthomolecular Psychiatry, which teaches that many psychological issues are actually caused by underlying biochemical or nutritional deficiencies.This eye-opening insight pushed him to create an integrative therapeutic approach that honored the power of talk therapy and incorporated the foundation of sound nutritional science. His new passion led him to train as a Holistic Health Counselor at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan, and to study with Dr. Charles Gant, MD, Ph.D., a pioneer in Nutritional Psychiatry, who certified Dr. Friedman as a Mental Health Nutrition Consultant.

Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy: [Full Text] http://lakeviewtherapy.com/FAQ.html.

Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy, a cooperative of independent professionals who provide therapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families in Chicago. Some of our areas of expertise are eating disorders, compulsive behavior, substance abuse, anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and fertility support. We offer individual, couples and group therapy, pharmacotherapy (medication), nutrition therapy, psychological testing, and drop-in support groups. We are able to provide needed support during important life transitions such as pre and post-pregnancy, parenting dilemmas, beginning college, pre and post marriage, career crises, break-ups and divorce, menopause, retirement, and grief and loss. It is at these stressful times that symptoms such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and compulsive behaviors are most likely to appear. We have advanced training and expertise in many areas including eating disorders, child therapy, family and couples treatment, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, substance abuse counseling, mindfulness meditation, nutrition therapy, and movement therapy.

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Highlighted Articles

Burnham, K. (2007). "Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet -- Gluten Sensitivity, Not Just Celiac or a Digestive Problem." Devics.Org.Uk(Jan 28, 2007): [Full Text] www.devic.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?=1324&sid=1fc9da0f4abdadc8d0af36a7a5bfdb8c.

Burnham, K. (2008). "Palpable Vascular Motilities and Joint Circulation." My Therapy Practice [Full Text] http://www.mytherapypractice.com/therapies/joint_circulation.html.

Burnham, K. (2006). "Choosing an Integrative Manual Therapist." Health And Goodness [Full Text] www.healthandgoodness.com/.

Burnham, K. (2005). "Validity of Questionnaires in Evidence Based Research: The Assessment of Client’s with Parkinson’s Disease." Journal of Soft Tissue Manipulation Vol. 12 No. 2. Winter: from www.omta.com/ found at www.centerimt.com/News/page%201.pdf.

Burnham, K. (2009). "Integrative Manual Therapy for Visual Improvements." Journal of the Integrative Manual Therapy Association 3(1): [Full Text] from Author.

Burnham, K. (2009). "Using Manual Therapy to Improve Gait Function in Neurodegenerative Disorders." Journal of the Integrative Manual Therapy Association 3(2). [Full Text] from Author.

Burnham, K. (2008). "Working with the Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease with Complementary Medicine and Manual Therapy Approaches." Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter 11th Annual Dementia Education Conference Tools to Help, Cope and Hope April 3 (Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, CT): [Full Presentation] http://www.kimberlyburnhamphd.com/Self-Care___Intake_Forms.html and http://www.alz.org/ct/documents/2008_Education_Conference-Alzheimers_Association.pdf.

Burnham, K. (2008). "Palpable Vascular Motilities and Joint Circulation." My Therapy Practice [Full Text] http://www.mytherapypractice.com/therapies/joint_circulation.html.

Burnham, K. (2007). "Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet -- Gluten Sensitivity, Not Just Celiac or a Digestive Problem." Devics.Org.Uk(Jan 28, 2007): [Full Text] www.devic.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?=1324&sid=1fc9da0f4abdadc8d0af36a7a5bfdb8c.

Burnham, K. (2007). "Glutathione, Turmeric, Selenium Nutrition for Cataracts and Alzheimer's Disease." Suite 101: [Full Text] http://www.suite101.com/writer_articles.cfm/kimburnham.

Burnham, K. (2007). "What to Expect in an IMT Treatment." Health and Goodness: [Full Text] www.healthandgoodness.com/Therapies/IMT-session.html.

Burnham, K. (2005). "Validity of Questionnaires in Evidence Based Research: The Assessment of Client’s with Parkinson’s Disease." Journal of Soft Tissue Manipulation Vol. 12 No. 2. Winter: from www.omta.com/ found at www.centerimt.com/News/page%201.pdf.

Burnham, K. (2002). "Can You Feel Your Feet? and What They are Doing to Your Heart Beat?" Reflexology Newsletter: [Full Text] http://kimberlyburnham.blogspot.com/2004/04/imt-article-sensory-imput.html.

Burnham, K. (1993). "Plants that clean the air, Making your home and environment more liveable." Flowershop Magazine: Available at http://kimberlyburnham.blogspot.com/2004/2004/imt-article-making-your-home-and-work.html.

Burnham, K. (2002). "Can You Feel Your Feet? and What They are Doing to Your Heart Beat?" Reflexology Newsletter: [Full Text] http://kimberlyburnham.blogspot.com/2004/04/imt-article-sensory-imput.html.

Crowell, T. (2005). "The relationship between bone bruises and lymphedema after fracture: a case study." The Townsend Letters: [Full Text] http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_258/ai_n8592733.

Garratt, Kyle (2009) "Kristin Duquette, East Catholic High School Manchester Conn., Comeback Athlete." Training & Conditioning April 2009 [Full Text] www.Training-Conditioning.com fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy recovery

Giammatteo, S. W., T. Giammatteo, K. Burnham. (2009). "Muscle Rhythms, A Manual Therapy Approach to Muscle Physiology." by Sharon W. Giammatteo, Ph.D., PT, Kimberly Burnham, Ph.D., I.M.T.,C., Thomas Giammatteo, D.C., N.D., P.T., USA (2008) Explore! Volume 18 Number 2 [Full Text] http://www.kimberlyburnhamphd.com/Contact_Us.html

Giammatteo, S. W., T. Giammatteo, K. Burnham. (2009). "Integrative Manual Therapy improves women's health, range of motion and pregnancy." Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients April 2009: [Full Text] http://www.kimberlyburnhamphd.com/Contact_Us.html

Giammatteo, S. W., T. Giammatteo, K. Burnham. (2009). Iontophoresis patches: The Use of Iontophoresis with Homeopathic Remedies." by Sharon W. Giammatteo, Ph.D., PT, Kimberly Burnham, Ph.D., I.M.T.,C., Thomas Giammatteo, D.C., N.D., P.T., USA (2008) Explore! Volume 17 Number 5 [Full Text] from Author.

Giammatteo, S. W. (2005). "Relevance of ATM with Neurologically Impaired Adults." Back Project [Full Text] http://www.backproject.com/articles/articles_neuro_applicability.html.

Giammatteo, S. W., T. Giammatteo, K. Burnham. (2009). Iontophoresis patches: The Use of Iontophoresis with Homeopathic Remedies." by Sharon W. Giammatteo, Ph.D., PT, Kimberly Burnham, Ph.D., I.M.T.,C., Thomas Giammatteo, D.C., N.D., P.T., USA (2008) Explore! Volume 17 Number 5 [Full Text] http://www.kimberlyburnhamphd.com/Contact_Us.html

Giammatteo, S. W., T. Giammatteo, K. Burnham. (2009). "Muscle Rhythms, A Manual Therapy Approach to Muscle Physiology." by Sharon W. Giammatteo, Ph.D., PT, Kimberly Burnham, Ph.D., I.M.T.,C., Thomas Giammatteo, D.C., N.D., P.T., USA (2008) Explore! Volume 18 Number 2 [Full Text] http://www.kimberlyburnhamphd.com/Contact_Us.html

Giammatteo, S. W., T. Giammatteo, K. Burnham. (2009). "Integrative Manual Therapy improves women's health, range of motion and pregnancy." Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients April 2009: [Full Text] http://www.kimberlyburnhamphd.com/Contact_Us.html

Harrington, Gerry (2008)"Bird flu survival tied to hands-on therapy", United Press International (UPI) [Free Full Article] http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2008/10/10/Bird-flu-survival-tied-to-hands-on-therapy/UPI-24511223656616/

Havens, R. (2007). "Understanding Integrative Manual Therapy." [Full Text] http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/understanding-integrative-manual-therapy-102825.html.

Havens, R. (2008). "Headaches: An Integrative Manual Therapy Perspective." Health & Recovery Vol 2. [Full Text] http://missionhillspt.com/0507Newsletter.pdf

Havens, R. (2008). "Detoxification: An Integrative Manual Therapy Perspective." Health & Recovery Vol 4. [Full Text] http://missionhillspt.com/0208Newsletter.pdf

Havens, R. (2008). "The Truth About Detox Diets and Integrative Manual Therapy." [Full Text] http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/the-truth-about-detox-diets-and-integrative-manual-therapy-398763.html.

Havens, R. (2008). "Gluten Sensitivity: An Integrative Manual Therapy Perspective." Health & Recovery Vol 6. [Full Text] http://kimberlyburnhamphd.com/uploads/Havens__Ralph__2009__Gluten_Sensitivity_Newsletter.pdf

Weiselfish, S. and J. B. Kain (1991). "TOS—An Introduction to the Evaluation and Treatment of Complex Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction with Manual and Craniosacral Therapy : Part II." Physical Therapy Forum June 21: [Full Text] http://www.jaybkainpt.com/pdf_files/tpsPt2.pdf.

Weiselfish, S. and J. B. Kain (1994). "A Relationship Between Headaches and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction." Physical Therapy Forum March 25, 1994: [Full Text] http://www.jaybkainpt.com/pdf_files/headaches_lowerbkpain.pdf.

Wheeler, L. (2004). "Advanced Strain Counterstrain." Massage Therapy Journal 43 Winter(4): [Full Text] www.amtamassage.org/journal/winter05_journal/mtjWinter05.html.

Bravewell Collaborative (2008). Components of an Integrative Medicine Clinic: [Full Text] http://www.bravewell.org/patient_empowerment/navigating_the_healthcare_system/components_of_an_im_clinic/. 
    Integrative medicine clinics find common ground in addressing the wholeness of each person—mind, body and spirit.  At the Osher Center at UCSF, for example, a board-certified oncologist trained in both conventional and complementary medicine is available for integrative medicine consultations to develop individualized treatment plans for people living with or surviving cancer. And practitioners at the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine work with patients and their medical teams to design programs that combine nutritional counseling, herbal and homeopathic medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, mind-body practices such as mindfulness meditation and yoga, movement therapy and psychotherapy with their conventional care.
    Since heart disease is a leading health concern in the United States, integrative medicine clinics often direct special programs at patients with, or at high risk for, heart disease. A striking example is Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine's Healing Heart program, a lifestyle change program to prevent and treat heart disease. The program provides cardiac consultation, individualized exercise and nutritional plans, psychosocial and spiritual support as well as vegetarian cooking classes.

Plesman, J. (2007). "Depression - A Nutritional Disorder." Hypoglycemic Health Newsletter Copies of Newsletters are available in many medical libraries in Australia.: [Full Text] http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/.

Plesman, J. (2007). "Anger Management: Nutrition and Psychotherapy." Hypoglycemic Health Newsletter: [Full Text] http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/.

Middleton, K., E. Hing, et al. (2007). National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2005 Outpatient Department Summary. Vital Health Statistics Number 389 June 29,2007. CDC: Division of Health Care Statistics: [Full Text] www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes.htm.

Bowen, A. and N. Muhajarine (2006). "Antenatal depression." Can Nurse 102(9): 26-30. [PubMed Abstract]

Coats, A. J. (2005). "Advances in the non-drug, non-surgical, non-device management of chronic heart failure." Int J Cardiol 100(1): 1-4. [PubMed Abstract]

Body Image and Diet
"The study demonstrated a strong relationship between BMI and body dissatisfaction, between body image and dietary habits, and strong effects of body image on all indicators of psychosocial health. In addition to expected marked gender differences in all countries, the obtained results indicate significant intracultural variations related to socioeconomic status as well as considerable intercultural variations due to variable influence specific social and cultural contexts. "(Sujoldzic,2007). Sujoldzic, A. and A. De Lucia (2007). "A cross-cultural study of adolescents--BMI, body image and psychological well-being." Coll Antropol 31(1): 123-30. [PubMed Abstract]

Breast Cancer
"The most frequently used CAM therapy category cited for gaining a feeling of control over treatment was use of diet and nutritional supplements. Previous chemotherapy and having more than a high school education were associated with more frequent use of diet and nutritional supplements and stress-reducing techniques. Oncology nurses are in a key position to identify which symptoms or side effects patients are experiencing and which CAM therapies may be helpful to relieve patients' symptoms related to treatment and psychological distress related to their cancer." (Lengacher,2006). Lengacher, C. A., M. P. Bennett, et al. (2006). "Relief of symptoms, side effects, and psychological distress through use of complementary and alternative medicine in women with breast cancer." Oncol Nurs Forum 33(1): 97-104. [PubMed Abstract]

Chronic Pain
"The article concludes with a summary of frequently encountered precipitating and perpetuating mechanical, nutritional, metabolic, and psychological factors relevant for physical therapy practice. Current scientific evidence strongly supports that awareness and working knowledge of muscle dysfunction and in particular myofascial trigger points should be incorporated into manual physical therapy practice consistent with the guidelines for clinical practice developed by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists. While there are still many unanswered questions in explaining the etiology of myofascial trigger points, this article provides manual therapists with an up-to-date evidence-informed review of the current scientific knowledge." (Dommerholt,2006) Jan Dommerholt, PT, MPS, FAAPM, Carel Bron, PT, Jo Franssen, PT (2006) "Myofascial Trigger Points: An Evidence-Informed Review" The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Vol. 14 No. 4 (2006), 203 - 221 [Full Text] http://www.bethesdaphysiocare.com/professionals/pdf/jmmt_mtrp-evidencereview_06.pdf  

Yoga, Depression and Nutrition
Another yoga related study looked at "the short-term impact of a comprehensive but brief lifestyle intervention, based on yoga, on anxiety levels in normal and diseased subjects. The subjects had history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, 'stress'), gastrointestinal problems (non ulcer dyspepsia, duodenal ulcers, irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, chronic constipation) and thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism). The intervention consisted of asanas, pranayama, relaxation techniques, group support, individualized advice, and lectures and films on philosophy of yoga, the place of yoga in daily life, meditation, stress management, nutrition, and knowledge about the illness. The outcome measures were anxiety scores, taken on the first and last day of the course. Anxiety scores, both state and trait anxiety were significantly reduced. Among the diseased subjects significant improvement was seen in the anxiety levels of patients of hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, cervical spondylitis and those with psychiatric disorders. The observations suggest that a short educational programme for lifestyle modification and stress management leads to remarkable reduction in the anxiety scores within a period of 10 days." (Gupta,2006). Gupta, N., S. Khera, et al. (2006). "Effect of yoga based lifestyle intervention on state and trait anxiety." Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 50(1): 41-7. [Abstract]

TMJ
Shankland, W. E., 2nd (2004). "Temporomandibular disorders: standard treatment options." Gen Dent 52(4): 349-55; quiz 356, 365-6 from www.agd.org/library/2004/aug/Shankland_143.pdf.

Folate and Depression
Reports also indicate that neuropsychiatric diseases secondary to folate deficiency might include dementia, schizophrenia-like syndromes, insomnia, irritability, forgetfulness, endogenous depression, organic psychosis, peripheral neuropathy, myelopathy, and restless legs syndrome." (Kelly,1998). Kelly, G. S. (1998). "Folates: supplemental forms and therapeutic applications." Altern Med Rev 3(3): 208-20. [Full Text] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=9630738

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    Experience your Virtual Library Card Today. The Virtual Library Card and a monthly newsletter on topics of interest and holdings in the library is available for $29.95 per year. Access to all five libraries is $100 per year. [Go To Shopping Cart]

    Your Virtual Library Card includes a monthly e-newsletter, access to hundreds of web pages and reference material beyond what the general public can view, and 2 special requests for information on a specific topic (4-10 page report including abstracts and resources available). These are written and researched by Kimberly Burnham, Virtual Librarian and real person. She uses her extensive research capabilities and education developed during her PhD in Integrative Medicine, 10 years as Director of Knowledge Management at the Center for Integrative Manual Therapy and Diagnostics as well as a practitioner, teacher and researcher for the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy, Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation, and Northeast Seminars. Before that she spent 10 years working as a freelance journalist. 
     Each library includes Healthcare Resources, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Resources, Business Resources, International Resources, Education and Distance Learning Resources, Articles, Abstracts, Documents, Papers, Reports and Literature Resources on the following topics:

Matrix Energetics Library and Resource Center
     “One of the things I love about going to Matrix Energetics classes is that it gets my creative juices going and enables me to be more aware of my surrounding. In other words to notice and perceive more. I feel this increases my ability to notice something useful for my clients, my friends, my family and myself. The purpose of the Matrix Energetics Library is the same. We live in the information age,” Kimberly Burnham, Matrix Energetics Librarian.
     “There are 540,000 words in the English language about 5 times as many as in Shakespeare's time. More than 3000 new books are published everyday. It is estimated that a weeks worth of New York Times contains more information than a person in 18th century was likely to come across in a lifetime.” [Full Text Video] http://www.flixxy.com/technology-and-education-2008.htm 
     Accessing some of this information, images, shapes, symbols, people (Whizard’s Council), book reviews, articles, research on modalities that work for people and can be put into a module for the individual client, nutritional and homeopathic information which can be used virtually can make our Matrix Energetics process more interesting.
 Voltaire 1694 - 1778, the famous, controversial French author, humanist, rationalist, satirist and philosopher said, "The art of medicine consists of keeping the patient amused while nature heals the disease." Voltaire is also quoted as saying of the medical establishment of the day, "they poured drugs of which they knew little to cure diseases of which they knew less into human beings of whom they knew nothing." 
     The information in the library is meant to enable Matrix Energetics practitioners to amuse themselves, their clients and change the world in the process.  
     For ten years, Kimberly Burnham, PhD worked as the Director of Knowledge Management and Librarian for the Center for Integrative Manual Therapy and Diagnostics. Before that she worked for 10 years as a freelance journalist. She has practiced, taught, written and read widely in the field of health and wellness in the last 30 years.
     She has been Matrix Energetics certified since 2008 and is a Matrix Energetics librarian with access to a vast library of reference images, material and information on ways in which people can feel better and function better.
     She will be putting on a series of free Matrix Energetics practice groups to explore the library and find more ways to visualize health and well being.
     The practice groups are available free on a first come first serve basis. Sign up for our monthly email letter for information on topics and dates and let us know you are interested.
     These are accessed through skype and teleconference.
     The practice groups are open to anyone who has taken a Matrix Energetics course

     The first in the series will be
Friday  April 23, 2010   6:30 - 8 pm at Mission Hills Physical Therapy and on Skype. The topic is: Noticing and Feeling Frequencies, Numbers, Shapes, Layers, Levels and More

Other topics that will be covered in the future are:
- Integrating Matrix Energetics and Homeopathy, Supercharging Your Current Nutritional Knowledge
- Matrix Energetics Two Point Process and Integrative Manual Therapy's Templates
- Manual Therapists Access Positive Outcomes by Collapsing the Matrix Energetics Wave
- Matrix Energetics's Copies, Dowsing and Treatment Planning
- Visualizing and Shifting Time and Space

 Kimberly Burnham, PhD Matrix Energetics Certified is working towards certification as a Matrix Energetics Study Group Leader. She will be doing a series of practice groups free of charge. The first of which will be in San Diego, CA at Mission Hills Physical Therapy with Ralph Havens, PT Matrix Energetics Certified.

 Starting in September, 2010 by which time she expects to be a certified Matrix Energetics Study Group leader she will continue to hold study groups and explore topics in the library.
 She also does consultation on any health and wellness topic. See below for services and samples available.

[Click Here To See a Sample Page] Time Page

Integrative Manual Therapy Library and Resource Center
 The Integrative Manual Therapy Library houses several thousand book (many of which are reviewed) and tens of thousands of articles available for Integrative Manual Therapy practitioners as well as students at the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy who are completing research on case studies or need information for their clients on a particular conditions and how it relates to advanced manual therapy practices.
 Kimberly Burnham, PhD in Integrative Medicine and IMTC taught for many years at the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy, Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation (DCR), and Northeast Seminars both in the United States and Internationally.
 She is a Certified Integrative Manual Therapist and Requirements can be met with her for Observation and Treatment hours with an Integrative Manual Therapist, Certified (I.M.T.,C).
 Kim is also the author of the Neuroantomy course for Integrative Manual Therapy Practitioners.

[Click Here To See a Sample Page] Bone Disorders Page

Reference material for the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy's Integrated Systems Approach includes the following systems and more:
1. System of Biomechanics (joint integrity of the pelvis, sacrum, spine, and peripheral joints)
2. Musculoskeletal System
3. Connective Tissue System
4. Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord)
5. Cranial System
6. Peripheral Nervous System
7. Visceral System (cardiac, digestive, urogenital, immune, pulmonary, detoxification, and more)
8. Circulatory Systems (arterial, venous, and lymphatic)
9. System of Energy
10. Body/Mind Systems

The information comes from the Morphic Field of medical doctors, physical therapists,
chiropractors, occupational therapists, massage therapists, speech therapists, physicians, learning
specialists, psychologists, nurses, wellness experts in body work, and more.

It is produced by practitioners in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, universities as well as other institutions.

IMT addresses rehabilitation in two categories: Structural Rehabilitation and Functional
Rehabilitation.
Structural Rehabilitation improves structural integrity of the body. It addresses joint
mobility, muscle tone, soft tissue flexibility, range of motion, muscle control and more. It
corrects patho-anatomy in biomechanics of the spine and appendages, muscles, connective
tissue system, organs, nervous system, blood vessels, lymphatic system and energetic
structures.
Functional Rehabilitation restores functional outcomes according to the optimal potential
of the client. It addresses balance, coordination, proprioception (internal joint sensation),
exteroception (sensory capability), strength, endurance, hearing, vision, speech, smell,
learning, behavior and more.
Structural Rehabilitation corrects anatomic dysfunction and influences physiology. It
creates the potential for function. Functional Rehabilitation optimizes the patient's
utilization of this function. The relationship between Structural and Functional
Rehabilitation can be illustrated in the following analogy. Think of a child playing the
piano. If the piano is out of tune, the music will sound poor. Even if the child is a master
prodigy of the piano, the music will still sound poor because the structural integrity of the
piano is lacking. It is always more efficient and effective to treat structure first - to tune
the piano. Once the piano is tuned, the potential for good music is there, but the child may
require some lessons. These lessons are Functional Rehabilitation. This Functional
Rehabilitation will help the child to reach his/her potential in creating beautiful music.

A Summary
There is no 'one' single problem affecting a person, causing disability and pain, and
inhibiting their function. Persons of all ages, cultures, and locations are composites of
their past, present, and future goals. Emotional, personal, mental/cognitive, spiritual and
other aspects of living contribute to healthy life-styles and goal-oriented function. Persons
around the world are learning more every day about function and dysfunction.
Accountability and responsibility for function and productivity belongs to everyone, rather
than to the physician, the insurance company, and the drug vendor. Integrative Manual
Therapy is more than structural and functional rehabilitation, more than Integrative
Diagnostics, more than an Integrated Systems approach to correct dysfunction and improve
function. It is an ever-expanding field contributing to all disciplines, who wish to improve
home, community, and world health.

 The Integrative Manual Therapy Library includes reference material and journal articles for the following courses and more.

Biophysiography/Functional Nutrition (4 Credits)
BIOPH 201 Physical Functional Medicine (1 day - 1 credit)
BIOPH 301 Functional Medicine/Concepts in Applied Nutrition and Biophysiography
(4 days - 3 credits)

Body/Mind Systems (3 Credits)
BODM 301 Integrative Diagnostics for Applied Psychosynthesis (4 days - 3 credits)

Connective Tissue System (3 Credits)
CTIS 101 Myofascial Release for the Orthopedic, Neurologic, Pediatric and Geriatric Patient:
The 3-Planar Fascial Fulcrum© Approach (3 days - 2 credits)
CTIS 102 Myofascial Mapping©-A Critical Diagnostic Skill for Manual Practitioners
(1 day - 1 credit)

Cranial and Nervous System (12 Credits)
CRNS 101 Cranial Therapy Series, Level One: Osseous, Suture, Joint and Membrane. Treatment
of Headaches and Trauma (3 days - 2 credits)
CRNS 103 Neural Tissue Tension Techniques: Decrease Pain, Increase Movement, Improve Nerve
Function (3 days - 2 credits)
CRNS 201 Cranial Therapy Series, Level Two: Membrane; Fluid; Face; Intra-Oral Dysfunction
(4 days - 3 credits)
CRNS 301 Cranial Therapy Series, Level Three: Pain and Disability; CSF; Spinal Cord and Brain
Fibrosis; Immunology (4 days - 3 credits)
CRNS 401 Cranial Therapy Series, Level Four: Cranial Therapy: Recovery and Rehabilitation
Protocols (3 days - 2 credits)

Immunity and Detoxification: Lymphatic System (4 Credits)
IMDE 101 Lymphatic Series, Level One: Lymph Congestion Therapy (3 days - 2 credits)
IMDE 201 Lymphatic Series, Level Two: Immune Preference (3 days - 2 credits)

Integrated Curriculum in Integrative Manual Therapy (4 Credits)
INTC 201 Double Crush Syndrome: Treatment for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel and
Upper Extremity Pain and Dysfunction (3 days - 2 credits)
PEDS 101 Pediatric Solutions: An IMT Approach for Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment
(3 days - 2 credits)

Integrative Diagnostics, 4 total credit hours
INTDG 101/201 Integrative Diagnostic Series, Levels One and Two: Myofascial Mapping and
Neurofascial Process (3 days - 3 credits)
INTDG 301 Integrative Diagnostic Series, Level Three: Toxicity, Circulation, Diagnostics
(2 days - 1 credit)

Musculoskeletal System and Biomechanics (13 Credits)
MSKEL 100 Mobility Templates: New and Improved Approach for Treatment of the Pelvis, Sacrum
and Spine with Muscle Energy and 'Beyond' Technique (3 days - 2 credits)
MSKEL 103 Rib Cage Biomechanics with Muscle Energy Technique and 'Beyond' (1 day - 1 credit)
MSKEL 105 Strain and Counterstrain Technique and Advanced Strain Counterstrain Technique. A
Manual Therapy Solution for Protective Muscle Spasm in the Orthopedic, Neurologic, Pediatric,
and Geriatric Patient (4 days - 4 credits)
MSKEL 205 Upper and Lower Extremities Rehabilitation with Compression Syndromes (4 days - 4 credits)
MSKEL 301 The Spine: From Low Back Pain and Cervical Syndrome through Spinal Cord Injury
(3 days - 2 credits)

Protective Modes (2 Credits)
PMOD 101 Diaphragm Compression Syndromes: Comprehensive Manual therapy for Circulation,
Breathing and Pain disorders. A total body approach (3 days - 2 credits)

Visceral and Organ Systems (10 Credits)
VOSYS 201 Gastrointestinal Tract: Pain and Dysfunction. A Manual Therapy Solution
(3 days - 2 credits)
VOSYS 202 Women's and Men's Health: Treatment for Urogenital Pain and Dysfunction
A Manual Therapy Solution. (3 days - 2 credits)
VOSYS 361 Lung Management: Pulmonary Insufficiency and Oxidative Stress
(3 days - 2 credits)
VOSYS 401 Cardiac Habilitation: Prevention and Treatment. A Manual Therapy Solution
(3 days - 2 credits)
VOSYS 501 Cardiovascular Rehabilitation: Combined Vessels Approach (3 days - 2 credits)

Academic/Basic Sciences, 14 total credit hours
Growth and Development - Infant to Adult (3 Credits)
Kinesiology (2 Credits)
Neuroanatomy (3 Credits)
Pathophysiology (3 Credits)
Psychology (3 Credits)

Functional Electives, 10 total credit hours
Alexander Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT)
Aston Patterning Pilates/Plyometrics
Body Mind Centering PNF
Functional Orthopaedics Sensory Integration
Hellerwork Tai Chi Chuan
Hippo therapy Trager
Yoga