“The ethos of the school is one of caring, support and respect for the individual needs and learning styles of the students… Under the guidance of these empathic teachers, participants often undergo personal growth and transformation.”
—Katherine Ukleja

 
 

in-person course offering

The Art and Science of Infant Evaluation, Assessment and Treatment: An Osteopathic Approach

Instructor: AMEDEA INCORVAIA-TAMBLYN

February 1-2, 2025 • online
9AM-4:30PM EACH DAY, 1.5 HRS FOR LUNCH

Stillpoint is thrilled to welcome Amedea Incorvaia-Tamblyn to teach an online workshop this winter in NYC. For over 15 years, Amedea has touched the lives of countless infants and families around the globe - we have pulled her from her bustling Brooklyn practice to share her unique osteopathic and craniosacral informed approach to treating infants. Learn from this exceptional practitioner and discover how you can make a lasting impact on the lives of infants and families in your own practice with this in depth approach to evaluation and treatment. Join us for an information packed weekend with specific techniques and approaches to allow you feel confident treating infants.

Come, study, learn, heal.

Audiences:

  • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapists 

  • Bodyworkers 

  • Birth Professionals

Become a confident infant care practitioner! This introductory workshop will equip you with essential tools  to master the fundamentals of:

History taking

Learn techniques to gather key information from families based on presenting symptoms 

  • Pregnancy history 

  • Birth history 

  • Post delivery history 

  • Feeding history 

  • Digestive history 

  • Sleep patterns 

  • Family dynamics 

Family communication

Develop strategies for collaborating and building trust 

  • How to discuss sensitive topics effectively with empathy 

  • How to communicate why bodywork and BCST is helpful as you are working 

  • How to empower parents with an in-home exercise plan to support treatment 

Specific skills for evaluation, assessment and treatment

  • Creating a welcoming space 

  • How to take a history, speak to families and gather  key information (feeding, birth, presenting symptoms  and how these all relate to each other)

  • Gain confidence in identifying common infant  concerns and presentations  

  • Learn how to handle infants for assessment

  • Identify common birth strain patterns 

  • Age appropriate motor skill assessment 

  • Know when to refer out  

  • Learn how to approach infants to treat effectively

  • Learn to create a specific treatment plan including  appropriate techniques and when to refer out

  • How to collaborate with other health practitioners for best clinical outcomes

  • Live demonstration of evaluation and treatment session with infant and parent

Amedea Incorvaia-Tamblyn is a UK-trained Osteopath and Craniosacral therapist with over 15 years of experience in private  practice. She graduated from the renowned British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London in 2006 and  completed extensive post-graduate training with Sue Turner, Peter Cockhill and Jane Carreiro, DO at the  Sutherland Cranial College. Amedea’s unique approach to assessment and treatment  spans the osteopathic canon including soft tissue  manipulation, Craniosacral therapy, joint mobilization,  self-management advice, and exercise therapy.   

After creating two successful Osteopathic practices in London, Amedea brought her depth of clinic expertise to her beloved Brooklyn community, founding Frame  Therapeutics. She has enjoyed an international following  treating patients of all ages with a particular specialty in  infant care. She has successfully helped many babies  (and also their families) through struggles with feeding  issues, colic, reflux, constipation and misshapen head  syndrome (plagiocephaly). 

Amedea is a registered member of the General Osteopathic Council in the UK and an international  affiliate member of the Osteopathic Cranial Academy in the US. Amedea has also taught anatomy and palpation  at the Swedish Institute of Health Sciences.

Tuition & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Workshop Fee: $685 ($645 early bird registration before December 1)

For questions and payment please email Clara Favale at cfavale@stillpointcst.com 

This course is expected to fill quickly.