Manual Medicine Masterclass:  Advanced Techniques for
Treating Headache and Migraine 
5th & 6th July 2025

 

Duration:  2-Day Course 

Skill level: Advanced  - 14 CPD hours

Online Theory Resources included to be completed prior to the practical session

Note: After Online Resources Given Out  - No Refund Permissible Except Course Transfer

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Who this course is for:

• Participants who have completed Dry Needling/Medical Acupuncture Course Level 1

• Participants who have completed 2024 1-Day Masterclass for TMJ, Headache & Migraine Course with Jon Marshall & David Lintonbon.  Offering fresh content alongside advanced applications of familiar techniques.

• Clinical Massage/Sports Massage Therapists

• Sports Therapists

• Chiropractors/Students of Chiropractic 

• Kinesiologists/Students of Kinesiology 

• Physiotherapists/Students of Physiotherapy

• Podiatrists/Students of Podiatry

• Osteopaths/Students of Osteopathy

If your profession is not listed here, please contact us to discuss.
 

Course Objectives​

1. Master Advanced Manual Techniques – Develop proficiency in MET, HVLA, Myofascial Positional Release, and cranial techniques, following Phillip Greenman’s "Walk around the temporal bone" approach for headache and migraine management.

2. Expand Clinical Assessment Skills – Develop advanced assessments of cervical, cranial, and musculoskeletal structures to identify headache and migraine contributors.

3. Integrate Evidence-Based Practices – Combine pre-course online theory with hands-on application on practical implementation of advanced manual therapy techniques.

4. Introduce Holistic Patient Care – Apply principles from the Headstrong Program to create functional fitness exercises and individualised treatment plans.

5. Support New and Returning Participants – Provide a structured learning environment for first-time attendees and those advancing their skills from the 2024 course.
    

Learning Outcomes

Day 1:  Advanced Assessment and Manual Techniques​​

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of cervical and cranial structures, identifying key headache and migraine triggers.

2. Perform advanced palpation and biomechanical evaluation incorporate Phillip Greenman's Cranial techniques.

3. Apply cranial techniques, MET, and Myofascial Positional Release for cervical and upper thoracic regions with practical application and instructor feedback.

4. Safely perform HVLA techniques for the cervical and thoracic spine, ensuring patient safety and recognising contraindications.

Note: This session is designed to support first-time participants while offering returning attendees the opportunity to build on and refine techniques learned in the 2024 course.

 

Day 2: Integration of Advanced Techniques and the Headstrong Program

1. Implement advanced dry needling techniques for cranial, suboccipital, and facial muscles.

2. Practise and refine dry needling skills with instructor guidance.

3. Learn and apply the Headstrong Program’s principles (empowerment, alignment, strength, and growth) to design functional fitness exercises for headache sufferers.

4. Integrate multiple techniques into patient-centered treatment plans, using case-based problem-solving.

Note: This session is designed to support first-time participants while offering returning attendees the opportunity to build on and refine techniques learned in the 2024 course.

 

Course Structure
📌 Pre-course online theory – Must be completed before practical sessions.
Day 1: Advanced Assessment & Manual Techniques

• Morning: Introduction, case-based clinical assessments, red flags and differential diagnosis, cranial techniques & palpation. Hands-on practice in pairs.

• Afternoon: MET, Myofascial Positional Release for headache management and HVLA techniques emphasis on contraindications, safety protocols and patient comfort.

Day 2: Integration & The Headstrong Program

• Morning: Advanced Dry needling techniques, hands-on practice, and troubleshooting.

• Afternoon: Headstrong exercises, case studies, and treatment integration.

This masterclass ensures clinically relevant, hands-on learning for healthcare professionals specialising in headache and migraine management.

Tutors

Dr. Jon Marshall B.App Sci (Comp Med), M.Osteo. M.AppSci(Acupuncture), 

M.Strength&Conditioning, Manual Medicine Australia

As the director of the Manual Medicine Australasia since 2012, Dr. Marshall has played a pivotal role in educating healthcare professionals on dry needling and manual therapy. His courses are meticulously designed to equip practitioners with the necessary skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based care, with a strong emphasis on creating personalised treatment plans for patients.
 

Dr. Marshall adopts a holistic approach to osteopathy and patient care, seamlessly integrating traditional treatment methods with the latest scientific research to devise interventions that are both effective and individually tailored. His contributions to clinical practice, education, and the ongoing professional development of healthcare workers have significantly raised the standard of patient care and fostered a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the healthcare community.

Recognised as an authoritative figure in osteopathy and manual medicine, Dr. Marshall's unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes, coupled with his commitment to education and the professional growth of others, continues to inspire and make a positive impact within the global healthcare landscape.

 

David Lintonbon DO, PG BSc Cert Clin Ed MSc MEd Acu CAMHA
David has been involved nationally and internationally, in the teaching of manual medicine techniques in over 40 countries.
An accomplished lecturer, practitioner and author of a number of e-books and a groundbreaking DVD on clinical examination and the use of safe manipulation techniques, for easing headache, migraine and TMJ related head & neck pain, that practitioners will learn on this course.
David trained as an Osteopath at the British School of Osteopathy in 1985 and then completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Brighton where he was awarded the Post Graduate Certificate of Clinical Education followed by an MSc in Medical Acupuncture.
He is currently a clinical tutor & lecturer at British College of Medicine, London UK.
His skills and expertise remain in demand around the world.​
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After completion of Integrated Manual Medicine Ltd (IMM) CPD courses.  Participants can get preferential rates for bespoke insurance cover with BGI.uk insurance for their Foyht Heath & Wellbeing sector.  Click here to complete the BGI Form.