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
Today is a big milestone for me. In 2012, I first learned about the Chikly Health Institute and had to wait longingly for the time I would be able to have the resources to begin the program. Three years ago I took a deep dive into the coursework, and as of today, I have now completed all of Chikly Health Institute courses in the Lymphatic, Brain, and Heart Centered Therapy (HCT) programs*. This education has radically altered the way I practice my work and the health issues I can address with my clients. The classes are comprehensive, rich in content and experiential learning, and delivered with the highest professional standards. When I began the classes with LDT 1, it immediately became apparent how essential the integration of the Lymphatic, Brain and HCT programs was going to be to ultimately be able to have an elegant intersection of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of manual treatment. This curriculum is a pinnacle of excellence in bio-psycho-social hands on manual therapy. This is a truly unique program. Many of my colleagues in the classes with far more experience in other CEU training programs, repeatedly commented how superior the classes where with the Chikly Health Institute. Since I had dropped all of my eggs in this one primary CEU basket, I was thrilled to know I had made an extraordinary choice. In March 2020, when the world was turned upside down by the Covid19 pandemic, Dr Chikly and Alaya and the entire staff of teachers and administrative team made an extraordinary pivot from live to online classes showing their tremendous commitment to continue this great work and meet the demands for their student's advanced education. I have great gratitude for them all and look forward to all of the new work Dr. Chikly and Alaya will continue to develop and teach.
Patricia Anahata Little, LMT
l love this course! I use what I have learned in Bruno Chikly's courses with every patient.
Laura Disenhaus, PT, DOMP, D.Sc.O
I love all of Bruno Chikly’s courses. I combine all the techniques he teaches with all the other techniques I’ve learned through other curriculums and his techniques really take my skills to a deeper level. My clients definitely benefit.
Theresa Medellin, RN, LMT, CST-T
I am just recovering from Covid and had no sense of taste or smell.
I did techniques from Brain 1 including ventricles, hypothalamus, mammillary bodies and the spheno-maxillary joint articulation technique. I finished with lymph techniques to the neck and face. As I was working, there was a sudden shift in the congestion of my sinuses and head. I immediately noticed I had regained some of my sense of smell and taste.
b b1It came back with one treatment and has remained.
Paula Gurak, LMT, MTI, LLCC, CLT
I absolutely loved, loved your class and I got so much out of it!!
A family member allowed me to practice the techniques on her during the class. She has both diminished sensation and motor control issues of her RLE, typically ambulates with a forward lean, unsteady gait, with little to no heel strike on the right.
She tested positive for a few of the reflexes and received the treatment techniques well.
Two days after the class, my family member states when she’s out running errands, she has "no foot drag and feels much more upright”. She also notices she can now transition from sit to stand on the first attempt. These are very solid gains in function and safety!!
I can't thank you enough for sharing your concise, highly organized and obviously effective system that addresses all levels of being. I wish I had learned these skills earlier in my career when I was working on a brain injury unit but at least I have them now!
Jann Jennelle, PT, LMT
I just finished NER-L-O and the person who was my body was the same throughout the whole course. Now my client feels like her whole body is humming, where before things felt disconnected. Also, the ankle pain she's had for the past year is gone.
Claire MacPherson, RMT
I just finished NER-L-O and the person who was my body was the same throughout the whole course. Now my client feels like her whole body is humming, where before things felt disconnected. Also, the ankle pain she's had for the past year is gone.
