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27th-29th August 2021 Queenstown
"Connection"
Covid-19 Conference Update:
With more cases of Covid-19 emerging in the community, this year's NZ/AU Osteopathy Conference is moving online!
Delegates who have bought tickets for Queenstown will receive a 60% reimbursement of their Conference Ticket, and a full refund on any Conference Dinner Tickets.
If you haven't registered for the Conference and would like to join us, Online Tickets are now available for a limited time.
The Conference Program is being revised and consolidated to be more accommodating for virtual attendance. This will be available on Saturday 21st August.
Whilst we had been looking forward to hosting all delegates, speakers, and sponsors in Queenstown, we look forward to connecting with you virtually for this event.
Osteopaths New Zealand welcomes you to the 2021 Osteopathy Conference, held at the Heritage Hotel, Queenstown.
Alongside Osteopathy Australia, we invite delegates from New Zealand, Australia and around the world to join us for a weekend of learning, inspiration and spending time with our osteopathic colleagues.
The theme for this year's conference is 'Connection', allowing our presenters to delve into a broad range of topics, representing the beautiful diversity found within the profession.
With varied practical workshops alongside stimulating presentations, there is something for everyone within the programme.
Liria Papa
Osteopath - D.O. BSc. Ost.
Topic:
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in a multidisciplinary approach to Cardiovascular Disease patients.
Jamie Taylor
Osteopath
Topic:
Exploring indirect & direct of the osteopathic tradition and styles showing how versatile and useful both are and the validity of potential utilizing both within a treatment session.
Marcus Ferreira
Osteopath - B.Sc (Hons)
Topic:
Exploring indirect & direct of the osteopathic tradition and styles showing how versatile and useful both are and the validity of potential utilizing both within a treatment session.
John Cullen
Osteopath
OUR SPEAKERS
Phil Austin
Osteopath - B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc, Ph.D
Andrew Terry
Osteopath
Mark Hunter
Yoga and Remedial Therapist
Brya Matthews
Biomedical Scientist
Topic:
The multifunctional skeleton – How bone responds to stress and influences appetite
Brian Freeman
Anatomist
Topic:
Connection: A Consequence of Metabolism and Outside–Inside Differentiation During Ontogeny.
Rosie Greene
RMT, BI-D
Topic:
An exploration of fascial connections, visceral articulations and organ axis of motion.
Dr Nick Penney
BSc(Hons) Ost Med PhD
(Musculoskeletal Medicine)
Topic:
The clinical application of the biopsychosocial model of pain: Results from the Electronic Persistent Pain Outcomes Collaboration (EPPOC)
Yvonne Ferguson
Physiotherapist
Conference Dinner
At Skyline Restaurant
A unique evening with return transport to and from the hotel, a return gondola ticket and an exquisite three course meal.
Conference Dinner tickets can be purchased at the bottom of the conference ticket page.
Partners and families are welcome too, extra tickets can be bought on the same page.
Limited rooms available.
ARE YOU READY FOR QUEENSTOWN?
Adventure Capital of the world, and arguably one of the most beautiful places on the planet, what will you get up to on your visit?
We have teamed up with a range of local businesses to ensure the best of Queenstown activities are at your fingertips during your stay.
Enjoy a discounted multi day ski pass with NZ Ski and discounted ski and snowboard hire with SnowBiz.
PROGRAMME
Friday August 27th
12:45pm - 13:00pm
Welcome: President Jessica Gamblin (Osteopaths NZ) and President Michelle Funder (Osteopathy Australia)
13:00pm - 14:0pm
Keynote Speaker: Brian Freeman
14:00pm - 15:00pm
Speaker: Rosie Greene
12:00pm - 15:20pm
Break
15:20pm - 16:20pm
Speaker: John Cullen
16:20pm - 17:20pm
Speaker: Yvonne Ferguson
Saturday August 28th
10:30am
AGM
13:50pm - 14:50pm
Speaker: Brya Matthews
14:50pm - 15:50pm
Sponsor: Andrew Terry
15:50pm - 16:10pm
Break
16:10pm-17:10pm
Speaker: Marcus Ferreira & Jamie Taylor
17:10pm - 18:10pm
Keynote Speaker: Liria Papa
Sunday August 29th
13:00pm - 14:00pm
Keynote Speaker: Phil Austin
14:00pm - 15:00pm
Speaker: Jamie Taylor
15:00pm - 15:20pm
Break
15:20pm - 16:20pm
Speaker: Nick Penney
16:20pm - 17:20pm
Speaker: Kesava Sampath
17:20pm - 17:35pm
Closing Remarks: President Jessica Gamblin (Osteopaths NZ)
SPONSORS
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Covid Policy
In the event of a change in the COVID-19 Alert Levels where large gatherings are not able to take place, the 2021 Osteopathy Conference will go ahead virtually.
All those registered for the face-to-face event will be provided with links to join the virtual conference sessions and a 60% refund on their conference registration fee issued.