Skills Review 1: Clinical Practice & The Lenton Method
An advanced practical review for graduates of the Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme.
Open exclusively to Canine Massage Guild members seeking to maintain clinical excellence.
Clinical Practice & The Lenton Method
Clinical Precision & Efficacy
Systematically audit your application of the Lenton Method™ to ensure every technique is delivered with the exact depth, direction, and intent required to achieve measurable clinical outcomes for your canine clients.
Advanced Biomechanical Adaptation
Evolution of your practice through the mastery of single-hand releases takes your manual dexterity to the next level and the strategic adaptation of protocols across various canine anatomical positions, ensuring seamless treatment flow in complex clinical cases.
Professional Calibration
Calibrate your palpation skills alongside industry peers in a supervised environment, fostering the high-level diagnostic accuracy and confidence necessary for professional growth and the successful management of your clinical practice.
The Skills Review Agenda
A comprehensive deep-dive into the practical application of advanced clinical skills.
Protocol Refinement & The 7 Protocols
Conduct a rigorous review of the foundational 7 Protocols. By focussing on correcting refining your approach, pressure gradients, and technique transitions align perfectly with the needs of your canine client for maximum therapeutic impact.
Mastering Single-Hand Releases & Adaptations
Transition from standard bilateral applications to sophisticated single-hand releases to perfect a unilateral ambidextrous approach. You will explore how to modify these protocols to suit different canine biomechanical presentations, allowing for greater flexibility and effectiveness when working with dogs with restricted mobility or nervous temperaments.
Advanced Palpation & Bodymapping Integration
Elevate your tactile assessments by moving beyond basic identification into advanced bodymapping. This session provides a forum for complex clinical questions, allowing you to refine your ability to interpret subtle tissue changes and integrate these findings into a cohesive treatment plan. Includes an extensive palpation demonstrations by your tutor before taking the mat with your own dog.
Collaborative Clinical Audit
Engage in peer-to-peer palpation and gait analysis sessions using a variety of canine subjects. This safe, professional environment encourages the sharing of clinical insights, helping you to troubleshoot difficult cases and standardise your assessment criteria to maintain the highest professional standards.
Exclusive Professional Development
Skills Review 1 serves as the essential gateway for therapists committed to professional longevity and clinical advancement. It is designed to bridge the gap between initial qualification and the mastery required for further advanced levels of Continuing Professional Development.
Mandatory Pre-requisites:
- Successful completion of the 2-year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme.
- Active membership in the Canine Massage Guild.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.
Workshop Logistics
Join us for a focused day of practical learning in Herefordshire.
- Woolhope Parish Hall, Woolhope, Herefordshire, HR1 4QS
- 09:00 – 16:30
- **Clinical Subject:** A dog is required for practical assessment. If you are unable to bring a dog, please coordinate via the members' forum.
- **Local Environment:** Haugh Woods is situated 3 minutes from the venue for exercise breaks. Complimentary tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided throughout the session.
- **Self-Sustaining Venue:** Located in a rural setting, the nearest amenities are a 35-minute round trip. Please ensure you bring a packed lunch.
- **Required Documentation:** Please bring your core clinical texts (Evans & Delahunta and Evans’ Blue Pictorial Dissection) along with your preferred treatment equipment.
Ready to Elevate Your Practice?
Join Natalie Lenton for this essential skills review and ensure your treatments remain at the cutting edge of clinical care.
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