This day and a half lab course will present the synergic pattern techniques from Strain & Counterstrain Technique, developed by Dr. Lawrence Jones, DO.  Strain & Counterstrain Technique is an approach used to normalize abnormal neuromuscular physiology. Reduction and arrest of the inappropriate proprioceptor activity, which is hypothesized as the basis of "muscle spasm" and also "spasticity", is achieved with this technique. The resulting muscle fiber relaxation and elongation is accompanied by improved articular balance, increased joint mobility and ranges of motion.  Advanced Strain and Counterstrain Technique, developed by Sharon Weiselfish Giammatteo, PT, PhD, IMT,C., uses these same principles to treat autonomically innervated muscles, including the smooth muscles which line vascular tissue and lymphatic vessels.

Jennifer M. Lewin, L.Ac.(USA), MAOM, I.M.T., C. is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist (USA) and certified Integrative Manual Therapist. Jennifer has been practicing Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) since 1997, in both the US and Hong Kong. From 1999 to 2003, Jennifer had a practice in Hong Kong specializing in Integrative Manual Therapy. While in Asia, Jennifer developed an interest in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. In 2003, Jennifer moved back to the US to begin a Master’s degree in Acupuncture (Chinese and Japanese styles) and Chinese Herbal Medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture in Boston, MA. While in Boston, Jennifer continued to treat patients with IMT at CenterIMT Boston.  In 2007, Jennifer became a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the US.
Upon moving back to Hong Kong in 2007, Jennifer joined The Body Group (TBG), a private integrative health care practice in Hong Kong. At TBG, Jennifer uniquely combines IMT’s structural manipulative techniques with IMT focused nutritional counseling (i.e. natural supplements, diet, herbs, homeopathic remedies) and psycho-therapeutic techniques. In the near future, Jennifer will incorporate TCM and Japanese styles of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine into her patient care at TBG.  Jennifer works with a diverse patient population, including: orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric (infants and children), women’s health, chronic pain, and immuno-compromised patients.

Jennifer is currently teaching faculty for Dialogues in Continuing Rehabilitation (DCR) where she teaches IMT seminars both in the US and internationally. Jennifer also holds a BA in Political Science and Communications from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

***This course entiled you 9 points CPD Accredited by Physiogherapists Board and 8 points CME Accredited by Hong Kong College of Family Physicians***

Please register direct through Balance Health and call 2530 3315.

Payments can be made by Cash/Cheque/Credit Card.
If paying by cheque, please make payable to “Balance Health Limited.” 

For enquiries, please contact Balance Health, +852 2530 3315, email customercare@balancehealth.com.hk or mail your registration form to 2705, 27/F, 3-5 Arbuthnot Road, Central, HK or fax to 3747 7969. Please call Santi Chan or Michell See for additional information or questions