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Medical Therapeutic Yoga Certification: Level 2
What to expect:
This is the second of 3 trainings in the dual certification program - Medical Therapeutic Yoga and Integrative Lifestyle Medicine. This module expands on concepts learned in the Level 1 training by discussing the relationship between orthopedic and gastrointestinal health and the associated risk factors which impact clinical practice and outcomes. Lifestyle Medicine foundations are expanded upon to include developing a working understanding of the gut-brain-body axis, sleep science, environmental impacts on health, stress management, and more advanced mindful movement and breathwork.
What will you learn?
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify biopsychosocial factors that impact behavioral change and systemic health in, and health promotion for, population health.
Describe the intersectionality of orthopedic health and gastrointestinal function and how to impact them through Lifestyle Medicine, Functional and Integrative Medicine).
Practice sequences for gastrointestinal functional dysfunction in order to understand the musculoskeletal connection.
Practice sequences for orthopedic disorders and preventive health.
Describe the role of neuroendocrinology in Lifestyle Medicine interventions.
List Functional Medicine labs, tests, and measures that can be used to objectively track patient progress.
Add new postures, breathing techniques, and their modifications, recalibrated according to the evidence base.
Discuss indications and contraindications of the postures and techniques.
Discuss how biopsychosocial intervention must adapt to different learning styles in order to impact behavioral change.
Practice differential diagnosis as it relates to Lifestyle Medicine practice.
Experience how positional changes of internal anatomy affect posture prescription.
Demonstrate proficiency at teaching sequences, including mindfulness and meditation, in your clinical area of expertise using appropriate language and dialogue.
Demonstrate understanding of the MTY-based Spinal Kinematics Evaluation and Intervention Model.
Identify MTY-based yoga postures for high risk and complex orthopedic and gastrointestinal-complicated patient populations.
Practice MTY-based Lower Quarter Evaluation and Shoe Assessment.
Dr. Ginger Garner
PT, MPT, DPT, ATC-ret
Based in Greensboro, NC, Dr. Garner owns and operates Garner Pelvic Health and Living Well Institute, is the host of the Living Well Podcast, and is raising 3 sons. She is active in community service and holds leadership roles for American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Pelvic Health, APTA North Carolina, and American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Additionally, she is a mentor and thought leader in areas like voice to pelvic floor connection, rehab ultrasound imaging, and trauma-informed practice.
