******************New 1/2 Day Contract/Relax Workshop January 13 9-12 am********************
Learn and practice contract/relax technique! This is a great way to help folks reduce pain and increase ROM and Strength (think isometrics). We will address this method in supine and sitting, on ourselves and on others. We will address the head, neck, jaw and tongue. We will use this technique to target supra hyoid and Infra hyoid Muscles. This is a great opportunity to focus on just a single technique within the BMVT integrated approach. No previous experience with BMVT is necessary for this class. Learn how to use this direct yet gentle approach to help reduce pain, increase ROM and improve strength. We will explore using this technique with partners and individually so that we can treat patients with this technique and or teach them the method for home practiceI hope you will come and learn contract/relax in this 3 hour workshop.
******************************* 1/2 Day Review Workshop January 13 1-4pm************************
This workshop is being offered to anyone who has taken BMVT (or previous version) course(s). We will have some hands-on practice time to review and refresh skills. We can share difficult cases, try techniques we have hesitated to use thus far and practice our evaluation and treatment skills. Come practice the 6 step protocol, intra-oral techniques or techniques of your choice in this 3 hour review class. Get your questions answered and renew your sense of well-being through giving and receiving BMVT in this supportive atmosphere.
Registration Details for Contract Relax and Review 1/2 Day Workshops:
Cost: $175 for each 1/2 day workshop ($150 each if bundled together)
Location: 433 Broadway, Providence RI 02909
Steps to Register:
1. Email me to let me know you intend to register. [email protected]
2. Once you let me know I will respond to let you know you can make payment and there is room in the class.
3. Payment can be made with Zelle using: [email protected]
Or by check to Clear Voice Therapy, 433 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909
**If you must use a credit card, you can do so through PayPal ([email protected]). Please add $20 processing fee prior to making that payment.
Local Accommodations:
The Wedding Cake House is a block away with lovely rooms. The direct booking link is 15-25% less than what’s listed on Booking.com or Expedia – That link is here.
Cancellation Policy/Covid Policy/Waitlist for Workshops:
Because these are such small classes, cancellations can be made until December 1st for a full refund (unless using credit card). After December 1st there will be no refund; however, you can transfer your enrollment to another person (in other words get another person to fill your spot).
If you have a positive test for Covid right before the class you will be refunded -$50
If we need to cancel a BMVT course for any reason, a full tuition reimbursement will be issued for each participant. However please be aware that we are not liable for any costs other than for the tuition already paid including any travel expenses or lost fees.
There will be a waitlist in the event that the class fills
Agenda/Contact Hours
Each workshop will be offered for 3.0 contact hours. I will provide a certificate of completion which can be used to self-report participation to ASHA if desired.
Biodynamic Manual Therapy Level 1 (BMVT1)***New BMVT Level I Coming Soon (Winter 2024). Stay Tuned! |
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**THIS COURSE IF FILLED. PLEASE EMAIL ME HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST OR FOR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE WAITLIST OR FUTURE COURSES: [email protected] Date: Thursday and Friday September 7th-8th; Time: 9:00 am-5:30 pm Online follow up Thursday September 14th 6-8:30 Place: 433 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 Cost: $575 if registered prior to August 1st, 2023; $675 if registered after August 1st, 2023 *There are 2 spots open for those who wish to re-take the course (If you have already taken BMVT1 or any previous version) at 50% off the regular rate ($337.50) Steps to Register: 1. Email me to let me know you intend to register. [email protected] 2. Once you let me know I will respond to let you know you can make payment and there is room in the class. 3. Payment can be made with Zelle using: [email protected] Or by check to Clear Voice Therapy, 433 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 **If you must use a credit card, you will need to pay a processing fee
This unique manual therapy offering is specifically for SLP’s by a SLP (although voice teachers, massage therapists, OT and PT’s are welcome). |
What makes this manual therapy offering unique?
—Small group size (8 maximum participants) to enhance more connection and learning
—Integrated approach to manual therapy (beyond MFR)
—Trauma informed
—Skills for self-manual therapy to help you AND your patients
—Emphasis on manual therapy assessment and goals
—Hierarchy of patient needs
—Developed and taught by a SLP Voice Specialist
—Embodied practices on and off the table
Are you ready to:
* EXPLORE the possibilities of what a gentle manual therapy approach can offer?
* ENGAGE in cutting edge healing modalities for voice, speech, and swallowing.
*ESTABLISH a firm foundation and understanding of respiratory, phonatory, articulatory and swallowing anatomy and physiology?
* EXPERIENCE what inner listening can provide to you and your patients?
* ENJOY providing and receiving healing touch?
Biodynamic Manual Voice Therapy (BMVT) is a gentle hands-on, integrated approach used to address the structural components related to vocal function, speech and swallowing. The word “bio” means life and “dynamic” refers to motion, change and progress. In BMVT, the therapist works in tandem with the patient to improve mobility, symmetry, coordination and strength in the structures necessary for respiration, phonation, articulation, resonance and swallowing. Function is restored through seamless integration of a variety of manual therapy techniques, including Myofascial Release (MFR), Strain-Counterstrain (SCS), Muscle Energy (ME), Visceral Manipulation (VM) and Craniosacral Therapy (CST).
Students will be taught palpation skills, as there is a great deal of emphasis on developing sensitivity as a means for specific evaluation and treatment.
BMVT is a holistic therapy. Students will also learn to facilitate healing and growth by supporting the mind, emotions and spiritual health of their patients.
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Workshop Testimonials
“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your workshop. I have attended several hands-on training with SLP’s and yours was the best organized and monitored … The fact that there were two of you closely monitoring the room so any uncertainty, question or level of contact was monitored was exceptional. Thank you. I hope to be able to attend round 2.”
— Marina Gilman, MM, MA, CCC-SLP —
“As a singing voice teacher, I work alongside laryngologists and voice therapists helping injured singers regain their voice, as well as work with high-level Broadway performers. The hands-on work I learned with BMVT Level I has absolutely changed my practice. The work is extraordinary for injured singers who almost always come with excessive, compensatory tension. They are shocked at how good they feel once they get off the table and start singing again. They can feel, sometimes for the first time in a long time, how it feels to sing without the excess tensions they used for so long. I’ve also been looking for ways to help my Broadway performers navigate the fatigue and residual tension that comes from performing 8 shows a week (plus press events, rehearsals, etc.) and BMVT is the solution. One of my clients called me a “witch doctor” after his first session because his big number in the show felt easier than it ever had after we did some BMVT work on my table. I also use the work with my other clients and students who have standard excess tongue, jaw, or other tensions, and the results are the same–they love it. I cannot recommend this course enough. I am a different practitioner because of my work with Michele, and I can’t wait for Level II.”
— Amanda Flynn, Voice teacher, Vocologist —
“This is a great course, I highly recommend it. The small group set up allows ample of hands on and individual attention and feedback. Michele is very knowledgeable and has developed a simple effective protocol to follow in addition to many more manual techniques.”
— Hadas Golan, MS CCC-SLP —
“I highly recommend this course! Very important tools to have!!!! After I took Michele’s course I began using these techniques on almost ALL my voice patients!!!!! And Michele is an amazing teacher!”
— Barbara F. Worth MS CCC-SLP —