WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

In this four (4) hour hands-on workshop you will learn:

  • Typical causes of lower jaw (mandible) misalignment;

  • Anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and 5 muscles affecting alignment and function of the mandible;

  • How to assess occiput & jaw alignment supine and seated;

  • How to assess mandible alignment in two planes;

  • 5 key back and neck muscles that pull the occiput out of alignment;

  • How to assess and restore occiput alignment;

  • An effective manual technique to release muscle tension and restore jaw alignment;

  • The treatment sequence (assessment-order in which to treat muscle tension-reassessment); and,

  • Madeline’s technique to align the sphenoid bone.*

    *Read about the relationship of occiput/sphenoid bone alignment to pituitary gland function in this blog post.

Please note that exercises to address jaw muscle tension are not part of this protocol. This is a structured approach that relies on assessment, palpation to locate the damage creating muscle tension, an effective manual technique to restore full muscle mobility, and reassessment to confirm alignment.

INSTRUCTOR

Madeline McBride has a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. Post retirement she became a Certified Bowenwork Practitioner and Neuromuscular Therapist. Her cross-discipline skill set of mechanics + manual training resulted in this North American expert in restoring pelvis, jaw and spinal alignment after falls, accidents and other injuries. Learn more about her training and experience.

PREREQUISITES

This workshop is targeted to advanced massage therapists, Bowen therapists, osteopaths, and physiotherapists who treat muscles manually. It’s useful but not necessary to have Craniosacral and/or Bowen Therapy training.

Craniosacral therapists: this workshop’s emphasis on the biomechanical effects of neck & back muscle tension on jaw/occiput/sphenoid alignment is complementary to skills learned in Upledger CS1 & CS2, for example.

For information purposes, dentists, physicians, and others with anatomy training are welcome to attend to gain insight into how muscle tension causes jaw misalignment, TMJ issues and pain, and how to fix it.

To acquire and effectively use this technique you will need:

  • palpation experience,

  • a light touch, typically developed with Upledger, Barral or Bowen Therapy training,

  • sensitive fingers that can locate muscle damage (knots, strains) in muscle, and

  • patience.

2025 WORKSHOPS

OTTAWA, ON

Date: Monday, 18 August DRY RUN

Location: 444 Ancaster Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $60 (debut price) You will be asked to provided detailed feedback in exchange for the low price.

Register: 1 space available.

This is the day after the Hormone Release the Bowen Way Workshop Aug 16-17.

Payments for all of the workshops are to be made via PayPal invoice or e-transfer. Email Madeline@mcbridepainclinic.com to register and receive the payment links. Do NOT e-transfer to madeline@mcbridepainclinic.com. The e-transfer link is private for security reasons.

Email this info to register:

  • name

  • type of therapist

  • town/city

  • province

  • cell number.

EDMONTON, AB

Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Location: Quality Inn West Edmonton, 17803 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB T5S 1B4

Meeting room: Yellowhead Room

Accommodation: Block booking of rooms available until Sept 1 for $99 + tax under Group 5107157 McBride Pain Clinic. Breakfast is included.

Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Cost: $125 + 13% HST = $142 CAD

Register: 8 spaces available.

Email Madeline@mcbridepainclinic.com to register and receive the payment links (e-transfer or PayPal invoice). Do NOT e-transfer to madeline@mcbridepainclinic.com. The e-transfer link is private for security reasons. You are not considered as paid unless you receive a confirmation of payment.

Include in the email your:

  • name

  • type of therapist

  • town/city, province

  • cell phone number

Add one or two half day workshops: Madeline will be also teaching the 1 day Biomechanics of Back, Hip & Knee Pain workshop Saturday, September 27. See details. And/or register for the Sunday afternoon workshop 528 Rapid Trauma Release workshop, same location. See details.