This class will address retained and reoccurring neonatal and general reflexes in children and adults.
Many children and adults have neurological disorders, learning disabilities, or cognitive challenges. Studies show these individuals often have retained reflexes or may have reoccurring neonatal/primary reflexes. Optimally, these reflexes are inhibited/integrated in the first months of life. Children can keep their primary reflexes for longer than necessary for optimal development. Neonatal reflex inhibition allows for more sophisticated neurological structures to develop.
Adults can see the reoccurrence of these neonatal/developmental reflexes in many pathologies, including trauma, whiplash, PTSD, Parkinson’s, stroke, dementia, etc.
Retained and reoccurring reflexes can create numerous neurological dysfunctions, learning disabilities, and sensory integration dysfunctions.
In children, these primary reflexes can be found in learning disabilities, processing disorders / sensory integration dysfunctions, trauma, PTSD, cerebral palsy, ADD/ ADHD, problems with focus and concentration, vestibular integration issues, balance issues, poor postural control, social skills issues, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia / developmental coordination disorders, speech development disorders, speech-language delays, auditory and visual processing, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome (trisomy), etc.
There are approximately 28 neonatal reflexes present at birth. We will go over a lot of these reflexes and few permanent reflexes (lifelong reflexes), including Fear Paralysis Reflex (FPR), Moro Reflex, Tendon Guard Reflex (TGR), Palmar Reflex, Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) forward and backward, Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR), Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR), Spinal Galant Reflex, Perez / Pulgar Marx Reflex / Vollmer Reflexes, Babkin Palmo-Mental Reflex, Hand Pulling Reflex, Crossed extension Reflex, Babinski Reflex, Landau Reflex, Amphibian Reflex, Parachute Reflex, Rooting Reflex, etc.
In this class, you will use quick, specific, and efficient manual therapy techniques to inhibit these primary/infant reflexes. Inhibitory movement patterns will be presented.
Pre-requisite: Brain 1
If you do not have the pre-requisites but think you may qualify, please do not hesitate to fill up the "Application for Exception".
Educational Level: Intermediate
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This class will address retained and reoccurring neonatal and general reflexes in children and adults.
Many children and adults have neurological disorders, learning disabilities, cognitive challenges that can be traced back to retained or reoccurring primitive reflexes.
Children can keep their primary reflexes for longer than expected.
Adults can see the reoccurrence of primitive or dysfunction of primitive reflexes in many pathologies, including trauma, PTSD, Parkinson’s, dementia, etc...
These retained and reoccurring reflexes can create numerous neurological dysfunctions and learning disabilities, sensory processing disorder / sensory integration dysfunction.
These reflexes can be found in Autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech development disorders, speech-language delay, sensory processing disorder / sensory integration dysfunction, ADD/ ADHD, CP, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, auditory and visual processing, problems with focus and concentration, vestibular integration, balance issues, poor postural control, social skills issues, stroke, Parkinson, dementia, some response on Down syndrome (trisomy), etc.
BR Schedule (Subject to Change)
Day One:
8:30 Registration
9am - 11am Introduction.
Reflex definition, physiology, pathophysiology
Neonatal reflexes: clinical case studies
Reflexes: motor, associated behavior, and mood
Brain techniques to inhibit neonatal or postural reflexes
11:00 - 11:15am Break / group discussion
11:15 - 12:30 pm Reflex testing, treatment, and home program: Tendon Guard Reflex (TGR)
12:30 - 2:00pm Lunch
2:00- 3:30 pm Reflex testing, treatment, and home program: Fear Paralysis Reflex (FPR), Moro Reflex
3:30 - 3:45pm Break / group discussion
3:45 - 5:30pm Reflex testing, treatment and home program: Babkin Reflex, Palmar Reflex
Day Two
9:00 - 9:30 am Questions and answers
Case studies
9:30 - 11:00 am Reflex testing, treatment, and home program: Hand Pulling Reflex, Hand supporting / Parachute Reflex
11:00 - 11:15pm Break / group discussion
11:15 - 12:30pm Reflex testing, treatment and home program: Babinski Reflex
12:30 - 2:00pm Lunch
2:00 - 3:00 pm Reflex testing, treatment, and home program: Bauer Crawling Reflex, Automatic Walking Reflex
3:00 – 3:30pm Reflex testing, treatment and home program: Crossed Extension Reflex, Plantar Reflex
3:30 - 3:45pm Break / group discussion
3:45pm – 4:45pm Reflex testing, treatment and home program: Landau Reflex, Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) forward / backward
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Reflex testing, treatment, and home program: Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)
Day Three
9:00 - 10:30 am Questions and answers
Reflex testing, treatment, and home program: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)
10:30 - 10:45am Break / group discussion
10:45 - 12:45 pm Reflex testing, treatment, and home program: Spinal Galant Reflex, Perez / Pulgar Marx & Vollmer Reflexes, and Amphibian Reflex
12:45 - 2:00pm Lunch
2:00 2:30pm Reflex testing, treatment and home program: Sucking / Rooting / Swallowing Reflexes
2:30 - 3:30 pm Reflex testing, treatment and home program: Blink Reflex
Take home protocol.
Final questions and answers.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Lecture, Keynote/power point slides, demonstration on a patient/client or participant, practical sessions, study guide, scientific references.
BR LEARNER’S OBJECTIVES (Subject to Change)
- By the end of the first day participants will be able to correctly demonstrate the Hypothalamic Release Technique applied to retained primary reflexes
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Tendon Guard Reflex (TGR) using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Moro Reflex using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Babkin Reflex using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Hand supporting Reflex using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Babinski Reflex using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Bauer Crawling Reflex using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Plantar Reflex using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Spinal Galant Reflex using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate how to integrate a retained Rooting Reflex using a Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach
- By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly analyze a patient to determine a precise area of the CNS which inhibits one specific retained primary reflex, based on the Brain Therapy level 1 (B1) approach.
Pre-requisite: Brain 1
If you do not have the pre-requisites but think you may qualify, please do not hesitate to fill up the "Application for Exception".
Dr Chikly has prepared an easy to follow flip book showing all of the reflexes covered in the class to support your clinical success. Please click here to learn more.
Please be familiar with the names and descriptions of common reflexes such as Moro Reflex, Palmar Reflex, Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR), Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR), Spinal Galant Reflex, Babkin Palmo-Mental Reflex, Hand Pulling Reflex, Crossed extension Reflex, Babinski Reflex, Landau Reflex, Amphibian Reflex, Parachute Reflex, etc.
Please study these three short Youtube videos:
Price: $950
Registration Discount: $750
You can receive the discounted price of $750 by using your CHI-Pak or by registering and making a minimum deposit of $200 at a prior CHI class and pay the balance in full 45 days before the class start date.
(If the class is not paid in full 45 days before the start of class, the rate automatically goes up to $950)
Repeat: $475
Prior to seeing to Dr. Bruno our son (5 years old) was experiencing elongated tantrums, sensory issues and an inability to focus on simple tasks and in social settings. Chase was evaluated by a local therapist in our area and was diagnosed with a brain imbalance. In seeking treatment, our family elected to travel to Arizona to work with Dr. Bruno as opposed to enrolling in a 6 month program with the local therapist, who's cost was $13,000. After just 3 sessions with Dr.Bruno over the course of 7 days, we began to see immediate results and positive changes in my son's day-to-day behavior, attitude and personality. We continue to work with my son on a daily basis utilizing the exercise program that Dr. Bruno prepared for him and feel blessed to have found a non-pharmaceutical treatment method to aid in his mental development. We continually hear from friends, family, teachers and classmates how much our son has developed over the past year and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to meet and work with Dr. Bruno.
Chris W., Senior Managing Director, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
As a pediatrician, I regularly check a few reflexes in my patients. However, Dr Chikly's reflex class deepened my understanding of the neonatal reflexes, and more importantly, gave me the tools to treat my patients who have negative symptoms because of retained primitive reflexes, right in my office.
In the past, my only treatment option was to send them to do Brain Gym for 6-24 months and hundreds to thousands of dollars to resolve these retained reflexes. My patients families are thrilled with the results.
Michael Allen MD
Bruno Chikly’s work and teachings are amazing and powerful. After spending thousands of dollars on mainstream tutoring and therapies such as reflex integration my daughter made minimal progress. However after 3 sessions with Bruno my daughter made dramatic improvement in areas of reading, writing, attention, motor planning, and executive function skills. I was able to use his teachings for my clients as well and saw significant progress.
Zelda T., M.S. CCC-SLP, LMT
I work as the director and owner of A Plus Center for around 10 years already. A Plus Center offers full time and part time programs for kids with autism, where we assimilate every possible modality that was proven to help kids with autism. Our program includes things as, ABA, Sonrise, Rhythmic movements, reflex integration, craniosacral therapy, NM, Brainwork, diet, etc. etc..... I have been doing reflex integration and rhythmic movements for years, and I have seen reflexes integrate from a time frame of 3 month to a year, years, or never. With doing it through Brain or cranial, I have seen it integrate in 10 min.
Y. W., BCBA, LBA, MS Education, BA Nutrition Science, Craniosacral Therapy, Brain, NM, Lymphatic Drainage, RMT Provider, Reflex integration, AIT, Mercier Therapy
The class was fantastic! Really amazing material! Thank you!!
N.P. LMT, CST-T
We are so grateful that the Chikly Institute has seamlessly adapted by bringing their cutting edge classes to students worldwide via online webinars, without sacrificing quality and in-depth instruction. Bruno and Alaya's breakthrough work in both manual and emotional therapy is pivotable to the integrative care and techniques we bring to our patients, and thanks to the quality of their online classes, we can continue expanding our skills even during these trying times.
Michael Allen MD, Linda Lazar Allen CAMT. Center for Living Health
As a seasoned practitioner who is a course junkie, collecting techniques from wonderful mentors. My favorite techniques are from the Chikly's. I use them the most often and the people I treat think that I have great hands. The Chikly's cover both the academic problem solving and the heart. I couldn’t be happier taking all of their coursework. Thanks to both of them.
