Endometriosis is a whole body issue, affecting the nervous, immune, endocrine, lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems. A growing body of research is exploring the interconnectedness of all these systems. But how do you apply that knowledge to your patients?
The Endo Enigma takes a cutting edge understanding of endometriosis, inflammation and pain science and combines them with traditional osteopathic principles and philosophy to develop a clinical reasoning framework you can easily apply to people with endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain in your clinical practice.
In this one-day course participants will gain an understanding of what endometriosis REALLY is - debunking many current myths. You will learn an individualised assessment and treatment plan for patients with suspected or diagnosed endo and how it fits within the context of an interdisciplinary team.
Treating endometriosis requires a number of skills; including hands-on manual therapy, pain education and lifestyle management. You will learn a variety of external manual techniques for pelvic pain that can be used together as a model or individually. The course includes a nutrition component, and a variety of tips to assist with whole person management of this complex issue.
The Endo Enigma is full of practical information you can immediately implement to improve how you work treating endometriosis.
The Endo Enigma course is applicable to all allied health manual therapy practitioners. You’ll leave with a framework for developing an assessment and treatment plan for patients with suspected or diagnosed endometriosis. Internal techniques will not be demonstrated.
Includes access to around 3 hours of pre-learning videos will cover anatomy and other background topics. On the day the course will run from 8:30AM to 4PM. Places are limited to 20 attendees. It also includes morning and afternoon tea and an e-certificate of attendance for your CPD records. The course can be counted as 9 hours CPD.
Rebecca Malon is based on the Sunshine Coast and has been practicing as an Osteopath since 2011. Her clinic, Freya Health primarily focuses on pelvic health in particular pelvic pain, pelvic floor care, preconception, pregnancy and postpartum.
She graduated RMIT with a Masters Degree in Osteopathy in 2010 and completed her Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) in 2019.
In addition to her clinical role Rebecca is the Queensland practitioner member for the Osteopathy Board of Australia and was previously a lecturer and Curriculum Facilitator in the Myotherapy Department at Endeavour College of Natural Health.
See Rebecca’s full bio here.
Sarah Dryburgh is based in Brisbane and has been practicing since 2012. Early in her career she began working with patients with pelvic pain and endometriosis and has focused on increasing awareness of the role of allied health in managing endometriosis.
In 2017 she completed her Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine and joined the Australiasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, which she uses to complement her osteopathic practice.
Sarah has presented on an osteopath’s role in managing endometriosis at various events including the New Zealand Osteopathic Conference and QENDO. Her latest contribution to OsteoLife magazine was in 2024 and focussed on endometriosis. She was the creator of the Women’s Health Symposium in Brisbane and strongly believes in multidisciplinary support for people with endometriosis.
See Sarah’s full bio here.
The presenters’ knowledge was impeccable and all the information was so valuable. The slides were great and contained just the right amount of info. It was well paced and I definitely came out feeling well-armed. Loved it
Well-presented pre-course anatomy review and content as well as great manual skills and nutrition taught on the day. As a physio the group of Osteo's were so welcoming and patient with our holes in clinical osteo knowledge!
