Dr. Chikly put together quite an exceptional method for fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS - called ME in the UK), that is revolutionizing the diagnostic and treatment of these conditions.
CFS and FM share the commonalities of reduced midbrain and cortical blood flow, autonomic dysfunction, and abnormal lymphatic flow.
There is a need for non-invasive and effective treatment for the growing population of people suffering from these conditions.
These disorders have to be treated with a specific protocol in order not to precipitate an aggravation of the condition
Dr. Perrin's approach was voted “the best manual technique for ME” by the members of the UK ME Association (2010) and “A cost effective way to diagnose ME” by the British Parliamentary Inquiry (2006).
ASSESSMENT: The assessment will be done over 6 specific key lesions (3 in the front of the body, 3 in the back) + "limbic" structures in the brain for the possible emotional causes of CFS/FM, a protocol developed by Dr. Chikly. We will present one of the specific points of Dr. Perrin for these conditions. Dr. Perrin's points have been the subject of a preclinical study and are now under scientific investigation by the National Health Service (an equivalent of the US NIH) at Lancashire University, UK.
TREATMENT: The treatment will be principally a blend of Dr. Chikly’s lymph and brain techniques. The lymph techniques will include superficial and deeper lymph, mapping and rerouting, and some specific viscera work using a lympho-fascia release approach (fluid dynamics) to viscera such as the heart, stomach, pancreas, liver, etc. The brain techniques will include the brainstem, pons, mesencephalon, etc. Specific sacrum intra- or inter-osseous techniques will be also presented.
Once mastered, this is a 20 to 30-minute hands-on treatment for chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. It may be repeated 2-3 times to typically reduce the majority of symptoms.
MS with important fatigue can present the same specific points during the manual assessment and can typically respond to the same treatment protocol.
Many cases of infectious mononucleosis (mono) or long term COVID can also respond well to this treatment.
Class length: 3 days
Some References:
- Evidence of immune dysregulation in CFS/ME: Hornig M, Montoya JG, Klimas NG, Lipkin WI, et al. Distinct plasma immune signatures in ME/CFS are present early in the course of illness. Sci Adv. 2015 Feb; 1(1): e1400121. PMCID: PMC4465185 NIHMSID: NIHMS694665.
- Evidence of chronic inflammation: Morris G, Maes M. Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress and Immune-Inflammatory Pathways in Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Curr Neuropharmacol. 2014 Mar;12(2):168-85. DOI: 10.2174/1570159X11666131120224653.
- Evidence of Immune dysfunction and inflammation: Fletcher MA, Zeng XR, Maher K et al. Biomarkers in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Evaluation of Natural Killer Cell Function and Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV/CD26. PLoS One. 2010; 5(5): e10817. Published online 2010 May 25. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0010817. PMCID: PMC2876037
- CNS global hypoactivation: Jasona LA, Zinn ML, Zinn MA. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: Symptoms and Biomarkers. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015 Sep; 13(5): 701–734. Published online 2015 Sep. DOI: 10.2174/1570159X13666150928105725. PMCID: PMC4761639
- Evidence of brainstem dysfunctions: Barnden LR, Crouch B, Kwiatek R et al. A brain MRI study of chronic fatigue syndrome: evidence of brainstem dysfunction and altered homeostasis. NMR Biomed. 2011 Dec; 24(10): 1302–1312. Published online 2011 May 11. DOI: 10.1002/nbm.1692. PMCID: PMC4369126
- Evidence of Hypometabolism / "dauer" process: Naviaux RK et al. Metabolic features of chronic fatigue syndrome. www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1073/pnas.1607571113.
This class is often followed by a 4th day Clinical Symposium with Dr. Chikly
Dr. Chikly treats patients with explanations and opportunities from the audience to ask questions.
The treatments are free.
The person being treated would be chosen after submitting a specific form to [email protected].
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7 CEU's are added if the class is followed by a one-day Clinical Symposium.
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CFS and FM have commonly reduced midbrain and cortical blood flow, autonomic dysfunction, and stagnant lymphatic flow.
There is a need for non-invasive and effective treatment for the growing population of people suffering from these conditions.
These disorders have to be treated with a specific protocol in order not to precipitate an aggravation of the condition.
SCHEDULE OUTLINE (Subject to change)
Day One
8:30 Registration
9:00 - 11:00 Introduction, teachers, students, teaching assistants, and facilitator. Teaching material
Prevalence, symptomatology & diagnostic of CFS/FM
New international criteria for CFS
The 6 main lesions of Dr. Chikly
11:00 - 11:15 Break / group discussion
11:15 - 12:15 The 5 points assessment of Dr. Perrin
CFS/FM Clinical cases in the classroom: evaluation, treatment, and discussion
12:15 - 1:45 Lunch
1:45 - 2:30 Applied Anatomy & Physiology of the Lymphatic System
Demonstration and drainage of the locations of lymph nodes and vessels
Specific drainage of the lymphatic system of the neck
2:30-3:30 Specific drainage of axillae and anterior thorax
3:30 - 3:45 Break / group discussion
3:45 - 5:30 Manual Lymphatic Mapping: Participants need to determine on their own superficial horizontal lymphatic watershed of the body
Day Two
9:00 - 9:30 Questions and answers – Review
Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR): Applications to Viscera
9:30 - 10:30 Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR): Applications to Liver
10:30 - 10:45 Break / group discussion
10:45 - 11:45 Applications to the small intestine (SI), the root of the mesentery, loops of the intestines
11:45 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 3:15 Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR): Applications to Pericardium/Heart
Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR): Applications to Pancreas
3:15 - 3:30 Break / group discussion
3:30 - 4:30 Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR): Applications to broncho-mediastinal membrane / intrapleural ligaments
4:30 – 5:30 Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR): Applications to phreno-pericardic ligaments, vertebro-pericardic ligaments
Day Three
9:00 - 10:30 Questions and answers – Review
The specific sacral lesion of CFS-FM: Hemi-sacral somatic dysfunctions
10:30 - 10:45 Break / group discussion
10:45 - 12:45 Release dysfunctions of cerebellum peduncles / brainstem / pons / midbrain
12:45 - 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 Release Meninges of the CNS: a curved tensegrity model
3:00 – 3:30 Final questions and answers. Review. Take home Protocol.
Self-Reflection and identification of changes for practitioner’s practice.
LEARNER OBJECTIVES (Subject to change)
By the end of the 1st day, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person the 6 somatic areas of dysfunctions of Dr. Chikly for CFS/FM.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person a specific neck lymphatic technique sequence in the cervical area
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person a specific axilla lymphatic technique sequence in the axillary area
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person a specific thoracic lymphatic technique sequence in the thoracic area
By the end of the course the participant, using manual lymphatic Mapping techniques, will correctly determine the superficial horizontal lymphatic watershed on at least one other person in the class
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person a specific Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) technique on the liver
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) technique on the small intestines
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) technique on the pancreas
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) technique on the pericardium/heart
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) technique on the broncho-mediastinal Meninges
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) technique on the intrapleural ligament
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) technique on the phreno-pericardic ligament
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) technique on the vertebro-pericardic ligament
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person sacral lesion technique for CFS-FM
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person peduncular technique for the cerebellum
By the end of the course participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person a specific brainstem technique
By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person how to treat lesions of the dural Meninges using a curved tensegrity model
Prerequisite: LDT1
Preparation for LCFS-FM
We have provided a list of terms below you need to study before attending this course.
Be sure you are familiar with the following pathologies/anatomical structures / physiological terms:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) - Fibromyalgia (FM) – Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) - Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Orthostatic hypotension/intolerance
- Axillary nodes, Cisterna chyli (or receptaculum chyli)
- Ligaments of Liver: coronary ligament, left and right triangular ligaments, falciform ligaments, round ligament (ligamentum teres)
- Root of the mesentery, small intestine.
- Heart ligaments: phreno-pericardial, vertebro-pericardial
- Pancreas exocrine/endocrine (head and tail), spleen, stomach lesser and greater curvatures, kidneys, adrenal glands
- Xiphoid process, sacrum
- External occipital protuberance/inion
- Cerebrum - Cerebellum – peduncles of cerebellum (inferior- middle- superior)
- Brainstem – medulla oblongata – pons – midbrain – inferior olivary nucleus (olive)
- Meninges - dural attachments - falx cerebri - falx cerebelli - tentorium cerebelli
Price: $950
Registration Discount: $750*
Repeat: $475
*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 prior to 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)
If you opened a CHI-Pak prior to 2023, please call 480-999-0808 or email [email protected] to register.
have had fibromyalgia for about 15 years and I have tried all kinds of therapies such as chiropractic, deep massage, allopathic and energy therapy. I was left with the feeling that I would never be able to get better and that I would have to settle for this. I have never felt as much improvement after only ONE session with Dr. Bruno Chikly. For the first time in about 12 years I had a really good undisturbed night sleep. I woke up relaxed and refreshed without any stiffness. When I move during the day I feel almost no pain. My hope is restored.
Laufey S
I am 47 and I have fibromyalgia for about 17 years. I was just always tired! At home I did nothing extra, I felt that I could never get enough sleep, at work the most simple things seemed to take an effort, and I felt it hard to concentrate. Sometimes it was even hard to pick up the phone and call friends!! I can hardly put in words how I feel after ONE session with Dr Bruno Chikly. I found myself flirting again with my husband, found the strength to take the dog out for a whole 90 minute walk, and two days after the session I met an old and dear friend that I had not seen for way to long, and we were laughing and joking and suddenly I realized that I was not faking it - I had just found my happiness again! Thank you,
Kristin P.
I have Multiple Sclerosis. My current flair-up has caused vision and vertigo issues that have made every-day tasks difficult (& driving unthinkable). I was treated with IV steroids last month and have been slowly improving. After my first visit with Dr. Bruno Chikly I felt “awake”. The next morning for a few hours I forgot I had Multiple Sclerosis. It wasn’t until the phone rang and I ran to answer that I realized I hadn’t done that for a while…simply hurrying up to answer the phone was not possible the day before. My friends and family have commented they are impressed with how much I have improved in one day. I even feel comfortable driving again. I still have more healing but I am amazed at the progress I made with one treatment from Dr. Bruno Chikly. I am much happier and optimistic I will make a full recovery.
Gina G., AZ
I never thought I would have a normal life but now I work full time, go out, see my friends and have my independence again
J. Hodgkinson, 2011.
There are no words to describe how all of Bruno Chikly's classes have changed my practice for the last 6 years since I started his first brain class...for the last year I have advanced and evolved my practice and my personal and my kids life to the next level. thank God..I have helped clients with learning disabilities for 20+ yrs and it was reversed just by doing Bruno technique on cerebellum.
Two sessions and it was clear the client was able to read a book...and many more success stories thank God..thank you for being the right messenger to bring this fantastic work to help people and change their lives.
Pessy Weiss, ND, HK, CST
I am very grateful and Blessed to attend all the classes in-person and online with Chikly Institute and Heart Centered Therapy techniques are quick, effective , gentle and long lasting. They have been very useful in Healing Myself, my family and all my client . Dr Chikly has addressed not just physical aspect, but the emotional and Spiritual aspect of Healing which has given Deeper State of Healing. I am very very Grateful for you sharing your teaching/experience with all of us.
Meghna Shah .PT. RYT
LCFS-FM class: I appreciate this material that addresses such significant needs for such a large population. Dr. Chikly presented this specific protocol along with background information, anatomy, and related research for a very robust understanding of applying these techniques. I can see applications to my clients with CFS/Fibromyalgia as well as a range of other conditions and needs, including post-surgical, most MVA.
