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Myofocus Functional Health Symposium

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- Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges

Twelve Speakers, two days, one intention....To continue pave the way towards a collaborative approach to functional health.

Venue:
  • Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre

Dates:

  • 25th-26th May 2024   

Confirmed speakers:

  • Dr Kevin Boyd - Paediatric dentist 
  • Professor Ian Brighthope -Nutritional Medicine Specialist and ACNEM founder
  • Dr Christina Fraval - Osteopath and Breathing Educator
  • Darron Goralsky - TMJ and Craniofacial Pain Physiotherapist
  • Dr Jeevanan Jahendran -Ear Nose and Throat Specialist
  • Dr Genevieve Keating -Neurodevelopmental Chiropractor
  • Dr Derek Mahony - Airway Focussed Orthodontist
  • Alicia McMahon -IBCLC
  • Sharon Moore -Speech Pathologist and Author
  • Dr Scott Wustenberg - Cranial & S.O.T. Chiropractor, Nutritionist and Author
  • Dr Donny Mandrawa -Myofunctional Dentist and Myofocus Co-founder
  • Dr Dan Hanson -Myofunctional Dentist, Buteyko Breathing Educator and Myofocus Co-founder

 

Format:

A combination of individual speaker presentations, practical demonstrations and 'expert panel' discussions will be held in the auditorium. A variety of sponsors will take part in the trades exhibition in the foyer.

Details:

This has to be one of the most exciting line ups of speakers in the world of sleep, airway, myofunctional oral health!

It has been a long-standing dream of mYofocUs co-founders Dr Dan Hanson and Dr Donny Mandrawa to bring such a group of leading functional health professionals together to share what is truly at the cutting edge of contemporary inter-disciplinary healthcare.

That dream has now almost come to fruition. All that is required now is that modern, consciousness health practitioners across multiple professions come together to meet, listen, learn, and share their experiences and ideas.

There is much to be excited about in this field already and the last decade has seen incredible progression. Yet, there are some areas, particularly in 'airway' and sleep health which are undergoing a metamorphosis, which we believe needs to be shared.

We intend to break barriers where there is confusion and bring clarity to a shared vision for an evolution of this field for the next decade.

We will build bridges by connecting hearts and minds to build relationships between professions to pave the way for continued transformation of this exciting and powerful field of healthcare.

Fees:

  • $1250 plus GST

Cancellation policy:
Full refunds are provided for any cancellations made by 31st January 2024.
No refunds are available after 31st January 2024.
 For Accommodation discount rates are available at The Pan Pacific Hotel using the link below:
Delegates Discount at Pan Pacific Hotel 
Times each day (subject to minor changes)

8:30am registration

9:00am start

5:00pm Q and A

5:30pm finish

For specific information or to be emailed the course flyer please email:

[email protected]

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'Take Off' into Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Tethered Oral Tissues - The IAOM eligibility course.

4 day course for all health professionals - Melbourne Australia.

 

Become an IAOM certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (COM) by using this course to obtain eligibility to apply for the certification process.

Location: The Victoria Hotel, Melbourne, Australia

Dates: 26th - 29th July 2024

Also available in Dallas, USA on 20th - 23rd September 2024

- see specific Dallas course page for this

Dallas Course Page

 

Learn

  • how to diagnose orofacial dysfunction
  • to perform OMT effectively
  • over 70 OMT exercises to use on your patients, filmed in HD
  • the ‘Take Off’ algorithm System to generate a pre-written OMT plan to suit the dysfunction
  • in-depth breathing physiology and Buteyko theory
  • breathing education and breathing training exercises
  • comprehensive 'Tethered Oral  Tissues' (‘Tongue, Lip & Buccal Tie’) diagnosis and treatment planning
  • frenectomy surgical techniques
  • potential causes and known effects of tongue ties, lip ties and buccal ties. Also known as Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS).
  • how to prepare the patient before and rehabilitate the patient after treatment
  • how to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team and the importance of collaborative care

 

Course materials to download include:

  • 180 pre-written algorithms based OMT prescriptions to match your patient’s current pattern of dysfunction
  • comprehensive descriptions and purpose of 70 OMT exercises
  • comprehensive workbook to go with the course
  • PDFs of lecture slides
  • research papers and comprehensive patient assessment forms

 

IAOM eligibility – become a certified OMT (COMT):

  • this 28-hour course is eligible for IAOM Active membership and certification enrolment
  • complete this course then apply to become a Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (COMT) with the IAOM.  Simply use the certificate we provide to you after the course when you apply to the IAOM. For more information about this process see iaom.com/com
  • you may still practice OMT prior to becoming a COMT and there is no requirement to ever become a COMT  

 

Professional Development:

  • 28 hours 
  • Certificate provided

 

Enjoy:

  • Meet like-minded professionals
  • Q and A sessions at the end of each day
  • Fully catered
  •  Private Facebook support groups for after the course

 

Why learn with Myofocus?

Dr Dan and Dr Donny have a combined experience of using Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) of over 20 years. They are also two of Australia's most experienced 'TOTS' surgeons having performed well over 10,000 frenectomies between them. Nott only have they learned the theory and practical aspects from the best 'TOTS' and OMT educators in the business. They have both successfully incorporated 'TOTS' surgery and OMT for all age groups into busy dental practices and know how to make it work both for the patient, the team and the business.


What they bring to the world of OMT education is direct experience of introducing successful OMT programs to no less than 8 practices between them. With their “Take Off’ algorithms program they have created a method which is easy to follow, highly effective and world-renowned having delivered 'Take Off' OMT educational programs in multiple countries including Australia, USA, Japan, and Malaysia.


You will learn over 70 different exercises and more importantly you will be coached on when to use each exercise while still keeping every OMT treatment plan bespoke for each patient. No patient is the same, and no ideal OMT plan is the same either. Therefore, you will learn how to tailor the plan according to clinical need.


Educational tools will include live demonstrations, videography and the unique ‘Take Off’ algorithms which tell the user which exercises to use according to the specific overall muscular dysfunction of the patient at that moment in time. ‘Take Off’ algorithms enable the practitioner to key in a specific code for the dysfunction and generate an appropriate treatment plan - so you will go away from this course with pre-made treatment plans which are written according to the patient’s specific treatment need.

You will download 180 different treatment plans which correspond to 180 different dysfunction algorithm codes. This makes implementation more efficient and enhances the patient experience.

All you need to do is have the skill to diagnose the dysfunction and learn how to ‘tweak’ the plans as needed.

 Whether you are new to myofunctional work, or whether you are an experienced practitioner, this is a great chance to learn about the trademarked 'Take Off' algorithms.

 

Australian Course Fees:

$3850 Early Bird (INC GST for Australian residents). Ends 30th April 2024.

$4400 Usual Fee (INC GST for Australian residents).

 

Times each day:

8:30am registration

9:00am start

5:00pm Q and A

5:30pm finish

 

For specific information or to be emailed the course flyer please email:

[email protected]

 

Myofocus History and Disclosure Statement

‘Myofocus' and its logo are registered trademarks in Australia since 2017 and has current pending trademarks in Japan. The name ‘Orofacial Myofunctional Take Off Program’ was trademarked in Australia in 2018 after it was created by Myofocus Australia Pty Ltd. Myofocus co-founders Dr Dan Hanson and Dr Donny Mandrawa are completely independent lecturers. They are employed only by Myofocus Australia Pty Ltd. They are independent from all of the following: Myofunctional Research Company (MRC), Myobrace, Myobrace Pre-orthodontics Centres, Myo Australia, and MyoMunchee. Dr Dan Hanson is BreathCoach founder, inventor of SleepYstrip mouth tape, and co-founder of Tongue Tie Institute.

MORE INFO OR BOOK NOW

'Take Off' into Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Tethered Oral Tissues - The IAOM eligibility course.

4 day course for all health professionals - Dallas USA.

Become an IAOM certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (COM) by using this course to obtain eligibility to apply for the certification process.

Location: A-Loft Hotel, Richardson, Dallas, USA

Dates: 20th - 23rd Septemer 2024

Also available in Melbourne on 26th - 29th July 2024

- see specific Melbourne course page for this 

Melbourne Course Page 

Learn

  • how to diagnose orofacial dysfunction
  • to perform OMT effectively
  • over 70 OMT exercises to use on your patients, filmed in HD
  • the ‘Take Off’ algorithm System to generate a pre-written OMT plan to suit the dysfunction
  • in-depth breathing physiology and Buteyko theory
  • breathing education and breathing training exercises
  • comprehensive 'Tethered Oral  Tissues' (‘Tongue, Lip & Buccal Tie’) diagnosis and treatment planning
  • frenectomy surgical techniques
  • potential causes and known effects of tongue ties, lip ties and buccal ties. Also known as Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS).
  • how to prepare the patient before and rehabilitate the patient after treatment
  • how to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team and the importance of collaborative care

 

Course materials to download include:

  • 180 pre-written algorithms based OMT prescriptions to match your patient’s current pattern of dysfunction
  • comprehensive descriptions and purpose of 70 OMT exercises
  • comprehensive workbook to go with the course
  • PDFs of lecture slides
  • research papers and comprehensive patient assessment forms

 

IAOM eligibility – become a certified OMT (COMT):

  • this 28-hour course is eligible for IAOM Active membership and certification enrolment
  • complete this course then apply to become a Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (COMT) with the IAOM.  Simply use the certificate we provide to you after the course when you apply to the IAOM. For more information about this process see iaom.com/com
  • you may still practice OMT prior to becoming a COMT and there is no requirement to ever become a COMT  

 

Professional Development:

  • 28 hours 
  • Certificate provided

 

Enjoy:

  • Meet like-minded professionals
  • Q and A sessions at the end of each day
  • Fully catered
  •  Private Facebook support groups for after the course

 

Why learn with Myofocus?

Dr Dan and Dr Donny have a combined experience of using Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) of over 20 years. They are also two of Australia's most experienced 'TOTS' surgeons having performed well over 10,000 frenectomies between them. Nott only have they learned the theory and practical aspects from the best 'TOTS' and OMT educators in the business. They have both successfully incorporated 'TOTS' surgery and OMT for all age groups into busy dental practices and know how to make it work both for the patient, the team and the business.


What they bring to the world of OMT education is direct experience of introducing successful OMT programs to no less than 8 practices between them. With their “Take Off’ algorithms program they have created a method which is easy to follow, highly effective and world-renowned having delivered 'Take Off' OMT educational programs in multiple countries including Australia, USA, Japan, and Malaysia.


You will learn over 70 different exercises and more importantly you will be coached on when to use each exercise while still keeping every OMT treatment plan bespoke for each patient. No patient is the same, and no ideal OMT plan is the same either. Therefore, you will learn how to tailor the plan according to clinical need.


Educational tools will include live demonstrations, videography and the unique ‘Take Off’ algorithms which tell the user which exercises to use according to the specific overall muscular dysfunction of the patient at that moment in time. ‘Take Off’ algorithms enable the practitioner to key in a specific code for the dysfunction and generate an appropriate treatment plan - so you will go away from this course with pre-made treatment plans which are written according to the patient’s specific treatment need.

You will download 180 different treatment plans which correspond to 180 different dysfunction algorithm codes. This makes implementation more efficient and enhances the patient experience.

All you need to do is have the skill to diagnose the dysfunction and learn how to ‘tweak’ the plans as needed.

 Whether you are new to myofunctional work, or whether you are an experienced practitioner, this is a great chance to learn about the trademarked 'Take Off' algorithms.

 

US Course Fees:

$4400 AUD Early Bird  - (approx $2850 USD). Ends 30th June 2024.

$4950 AUD Usual Fee -  (approx $3200 USD). 

 

Times each day:

8:30am registration

9:00am start

5:00pm Q and A

5:30pm finish

 

For specific information or to be emailed the course flyer please email:

[email protected]

 

Myofocus History and Disclosure Statement

‘Myofocus' and its logo are registered trademarks in Australia since 2017 and has current pending trademarks in Japan. The name ‘Orofacial Myofunctional Take Off Program’ was trademarked in Australia in 2018 after it was created by Myofocus Australia Pty Ltd. Myofocus co-founders Dr Dan Hanson and Dr Donny Mandrawa are completely independent lecturers. They are employed only by Myofocus Australia Pty Ltd. They are independent from all of the following: Myofunctional Research Company (MRC), Myobrace, Myobrace Pre-orthodontics Centres, Myo Australia, and MyoMunchee. Dr Dan Hanson is BreathCoach founder, inventor of SleepYstrip mouth tape, and co-founder of Tongue Tie Institute.

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The Myofocus 'Mini-Residency' in Myofunctional Treatment of Paediatric Malocclusion - Melbourne Australia.

- A 4 day course for dentists and orthodontists and their teams

Location:

The Victoria Hotel, Melbourne Australia.

Dates: 8th - 11th November 2024

8:30am registration

9:00am start 

5:30pm finish

Learn:

- How to effectively treat over 99% of all paediatric malocclusion in your practice 

- How to effectively work as a team with efficient delegation of much of the work to key team members

- How to grow your practice with families who are interested in the long-term health of the whole family

Included:

  • PDF of lecture slides
  • Research papers
  • Comprehensive workbook
  • 24 hours CPD certificates
  • Bring a non-dentist team member at no extra cost with reduced rates for other no-dentist team members

Enjoy

  • 'Live' in-person 4 day course
  • Q and A sessions at the end of each day
  • 24 hours Professional Development
  • Optional post-course support with our 'in-house' training options, plus case planning service (extra fees involved) and private social media groups

Do you wish to bring more than 1 team member?

If you wish to bring more than one non-dentist/orthodontist team member please email us for a reduced rate fee for them.

Myofocus History and Disclosure Statement

‘Myofocus' and its logo are registered trademarks in Australia since 2017 and has current pending trademarks in Japan. The name ‘Orofacial Myofunctional Take Off Program’ was trademarked in Australia in 2018 after it was created by Myofocus Australia Pty Ltd. Myofocus co-founders Dr Dan Hanson and Dr Donny Mandrawa are completely independent lecturers. They are employed only by Myofocus Australia Pty Ltd. They are independent from all of the following: Myofunctional Research Company (MRC), Myobrace, Myobrace Pre-orthodontics Centres, Myo Australia, and MyoMunchee. Dr Dan Hanson is BreathCoach founder, inventor of SleepYstrip mouth tape, and co-founder of Tongue Tie Institute.

 

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Myofocus Masterclass in Myofunctional Treatment of Paediatric Malocclusion - 10 days access - Japanese Language Version

Watch dental practitioners from Japan share case studies show-casing how they use Myofocus 'Take Off' OMT. Dr Donny Mandrawa and Dr Dan Hanson also feature with an interpreter.

 $495

For specific information please email:

[email protected]

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Dysfunctional Airways in Children - Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Challenges.

Pre-recorded version

The live event was recorded in January 2022

 

 Watch the Zoom recording for up to 4 weeks.

Learn:

Causes and effects of airway dysfunction.

Biochemical, physiological, mechanical, and structural factors to consider.

» Lecturer: Dr. Dan Hanson

Breathing and its function in homeostasis. Breath holds, snoring and breathing dysfunction


Clinical diagnosis of paediatric sleep disordered breathing (SDB).

Clinical observations and assessment: What, why and how.

» Lecturer: Dr. Donny Mandrawa

 

Clinical phenotypes: Myofunctional, tethered tissue, structural.


Challenges with diagnostic testing of childhood SDB.

Advanced interpretation of sleep studies in children. Metrics beyond AHI.

» Lecturer: Dr. Umakanth Katwa

Diagnostic tests: how to use and limitations

Interpretation of sleep studies: interpreting data and meanings

Polysomnography phenotypes

Clinical and long-term consequences of SDB

Breathing during sleep: Mouth breathing, snoring, hyperventilation, gases, Heart Rate Variability

Overview of modern precision medicine


Q&A, panel discussion Participants may share PSG and records to discuss. Records must be sent prior to the live event by sending relevant documents by email to: [email protected]

Download

  • A PDF of lecture slides
  • Research papers

Enjoy

  • Q and A sessions were recorded at the end of the 'live' day
  • Access to the recording of the event for 4 weeks
  • Watch the recording as often as you wish
  • 6 hours Professional Development

This is not to be missed. Dr. Katwa is a wealth of knowledge and will be filling in many knowledge gaps which currently exist in the world of sleep medicine. Spaces are limited to enable the Q and A to be useful for all in attendance.

 $450 (EX GST) AUD

For specific information or to be emailed the course flyer please email:

[email protected]

MORE INFORMATION OR BOOK NOW