This course examines the relationship between chronic inflammation, connective tissue dysfunction, and nervous system pathology, with a focus on manual therapy techniques for assessment and treatment. Participants will explore digestive-system contributors to systemic inflammation, emerging immune conditions relevant to clinical practice, and hands-on approaches to dural and disc tissue.

Course Details:

Date: Saturday 28th November 2026

Location: Auckland New Zealand

The Private Clinic

Level 1, One Jervois Road, Ponsonby

Limited on site parking. Street parking available.

TIme: 8am registration

8:30am to 5:30pm

Morning tea and afternoon tea provided.

1 hour break for lunch. There are plenty of lovely places to find food near the clinic.

Cost $990

Course Details

This course examines the relationship between chronic inflammation, connective tissue dysfunction, and nervous system pathology, with a focus on manual therapy techniques for assessment and treatment. Participants will explore digestive-system contributors to systemic inflammation, emerging immune conditions relevant to clinical practice, and hands-on approaches to dural and disc tissue.

Morning Session — Inflammation & Systemic Drivers

1. Chronic Digestive and Inflammatory Disorders

- Overview of how chronic digestive dysfunction contributes to systemic inflammation

- Clinical presentations relevant to manual therapy practice

2. Techniques to Reduce Connective Tissue Inflammation

- Manual therapy approaches targeting connective tissue

- Techniques addressing inflammation within the digestive system

3. B6 Toxicity and Immune Response

- Mechanisms of B6 toxicity

- How the body can process B6 as an antigen, and the resulting immune response

4. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

- Overview of MCAS and its rising clinical prevalence over the past five years

- Recognising MCAS presentations in practice

5. Inflammatory Pathways of the Nervous System

- How inflammation propagates through neural pathways

- Clinical relevance to treatment planning

Afternoon Session — Dural & Disc Tissue

1. Dural Tissue and Scar Tissue

- Addressing scar tissue within the dura

- Manual assessment techniques

2. Manual Techniques and Disc Nutrition

- Hands-on approaches to support nutritional absorption in the discs

- Specific focus on the annular fibres

3. Inflammatory Processes in the Central Nervous System

- Mechanisms and clinical signs

- Integrating CNS considerations into treatment approach

Note: This course overview reflects the session topics as outlined. Timings, learning objectives, and CPD/accreditation details to be confirmed.