‘Effects of toxic overload in the Gut-Brain Axis – what role does osteopathy play?’

Aeroparc Gilze-Rijen Koffie/thee, lunch & syllabus Engels

Course Description:

The course aims to explore the impact of toxic overload on the general and paediatric population and its potential harmful effect on the gut-brain axis.

We will explore the physiological and psychological pathways of increased toxicity levels, giving an overview of its signs and symptoms. We will also explore diagnostic tools used nowadays and potential ways to detox and replenish the system.

The course will also explore the possible role of osteopathy in restoring the well-functioning of the disrupted physiological system due to toxic exposure and its influence on the gut-brain axis. It will also explore evidence of therapeutic manual techniques that may be used to assess and possibly reduce the effects of toxic overload in the gastrointestinal system.

Proposed curriculum delivered in 2 days:

Normal Metabolic Pathways
Physiology of the gut-brain axis
The role of the toxicants in stress, mood, and central nervous system disorders
- Pain
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Autism
Intestinal microbiota and Brain
- The microbiome and the mental health – how can we help
- prebiotics, probiotics, and dietary change
Evidence base use of manual therapy and its effects on the detoxification pathways
- Lymphatic System
- Endocrinological System
- Neurological System – Enteric Nervous System
Hands on Osteopathic techniques

About Dr Bramati

Dr Bramati is an Osteopath and Naturopath graduated from the British College of Osteopathy in 2001 and for the past 20 years has been practicing in London at IBCcare. She is the only known specialist with a doctorate on clinical osteopathy in autistic children suffering from gastrointestinal dysfunction. Dr Bramati was awarded a PhD by the University of Westminster. Dr Bramati’s research project was approved for collaboration with King’s College Hospital, London and endorsed by the National Autistic Society and sponsored by BCOM – London via a grant from the British Naturopathic and Osteopathic Association. Dr Bramati is committed to helping improve the quality of life and wellbeing of children on the spectrum using a non-invasive form of therapy – Visceral Osteopathy.

BRAMATI-CASTELLARIN, I., PATEL, V. and DRYSDALE, I.P. Faecal Calprotectin and a Twenty-Four-Parameter Questionnaire in Autistic Children with Gastrointestinal Symptoms. SM J Psychiatry Ment Health. 2017; 2(1): 1009.

BRAMATI-CASTELLARIN, I., PATEL, V. B. & DRYSDALE, I. P. Repeat-measures longitudinal study evaluating behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism before, during and after visceral osteopathic technique (VOT). Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies In Press – 2016.

CASTELLARIN, I. B., DRYSDALE, I. & PATEL, V. 2013. Evaluation of behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in autistic children after visceral osteopathic treatment. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 16, e13-e14.

CASTELLARIN, I. B., F.HUCKLEBRIDGE, PATEL, V. I. & DRYSDALE,I.2010. Effect of osteopathic treatment on the gastrointestinal system function of autistic children. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2010, Page 120.