The AMN Practitioner Certifications
The Academy Of Applied Movement Neurology
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Career Stage
Mid Career
Prerequisites
Minimum Personal Training Certification
Format
100% Online
Duration
Varies by level
AMN Practitioners Are Changing Lives As Standard Practice
The AMN Certification training program equips healthcare practitioners with the skills to unify the neurological system with all other primary physiological systems. This is achieved through a distinctive touch testing methodology and feedback derived from muscle testing.
After detecting instances of miscommunication within these systems, the inherent electrical charge of the human body can be harnessed to rearrange and correct any malfunctions, through a process known as the piezo-electric effect.
This exceptional approach enables practitioners to provide individualized treatment for each client, addressing a wide array of issues in a non-invasive way.
The Academy of Applied Movement Neurology (AMN Academy) has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).
This means that we are proud to say that we hold full Training College Membership of The Complementary Medical Association. This Membership is highly prestigious, and it demonstrates our commitment to the very highest standards of excellence in training courses – and our dedication to supporting you, as our Student.
Certification Overview
The Practitioner Certifications are divided into three core levels. Although each level progressively builds upon the skills learned in the preceding one, every level in itself provides a standalone qualification. Thus, students don’t necessarily have to complete all levels to become a qualified AMN Practitioner. There is also the opportunity for Level 3 Practitioners to undertake 2 electives to achieve Master Practitioner status.
Curriculum
Level 1 Applied Movement Neurology Practitioner
Start your journey from a familiar reference point and learn exactly how Movement affects the Brain and how the Brain affects Movement.
Section 1:
This course starts out by giving you a comprehensive understanding of the different cortices of the brain, along with the anatomical knowledge of the nervous system and functional zones of the Cerebellum that you’ll need to master the AMN Material. From this basis we look at Posture from the Neurological and Reflexive perspective, providing instantly applicable, practical skills.
Section 2:
Coordination
In the second section of this course we look at why some people seem to be unable to effectively coordinate themselves during complex movement.
Section 3:
Cerebellum: Rate, Rhythm, Force & Accuracy
Having already familiarised yourself with muscle testing, light touch and the use of bioelectricity, we introduce the use of functional neurological stimulation, in the form of movement and specific drills.
Study Time Commitment
15-20min / Day
Study Length Commitment
3-5 Months Average
Course Format
Online
Level 2 Applied Movement Neurology Practitioner
This Level of Certification goes deeper into the inner workings of the body and looks at some of the more complex structures that can cause movement related problems and be involved in chronic pain.
Section 1:
Anatomy & Theory
Section 2:
Each level of the AMN education provides the practitioner with processes to assess the brain and body from specific reference points. The master folder offers a step by step method to assess the physiology form the reference points of the Motor (M1) and Somatosensory (S1) cortices. Multiple systems, from the viscera to the fascia are considered as possible dysfunctional zones which may reduce the brains ability to effectively predict and control the body moving.
Section 3:
TMJ
Section 4:
Viscero-Somatic
Section 5:
Endocrine-Somatic
Section 6:
The cranial sutures are far from unrelated, motionless bones to the rest of the body. Erroneous tension within the cranio-facial structures can influence or be influenced by musculoskeletal dysfunctions from anywhere in the body due to fascial continuity.
Section 7:
Ventral Horn
Section 8:
Section 9:
Midbrain Analgesia
Section 10:
Advanced Creative Application
Study Time Commitment
15-20min / Day
Study Length Commitment
4-6 Months Average
Course Format
Online
Level 3 Applied Movement Neurology Practitioner
The Level 3 Certification goes ‘deep down the rabbit hole’.
It’s in this Level that you will really master the most complex cases that present to you in the clinic. In this Level, we deal with the Sensory Autonomics.
Sensory Autonomics account for 80% of all the information that travels from our nerve endings to our brain, and is dealing with all of the information that is being received from the systems essential to our survival.
Section 1:
The Limbic Screen
We all know that the emotions can affect the way our body feels. Think about the last time you were stressed or anxious. These emotions, and in fact all emotions, have physical projections or representations.
But it’s not just the emotions we’re experiencing right now that can have an effect on our health. Historical emotional conflicts can have a huge impact on how we move, how we feel, and can, in some cases, be a catalyst for unpleasant chronic conditions and disease states.
Emotional memories can directly influence our health. Assessing from this reference point can allow you to uncover the deepest correlations of your client’s problems or dysfunctions.
Section 2:
Respiratory Screen
Section 3:
Section 4:
Section 5:
Section 6:
Section 7:
Fluid homeostasis refers to water balance in the body. We all think we understand the importance of hydration. With the Osmolarity screen we can uncover, specifically, when hydration is required, when it is not, how it relates to blood pressure and the influence of sunlight on the mechanisms involved.
Section 8:
Study Time Commitment
15-20min / Day
Study Length Commitment
5-7 Months Average
Course Format
Online
The Master Practitioner Certification consists of all of the information in Levels 1-3 plus...
Module 1:
The Brainstem, Homunculus & Visualization
- Understand functional anatomy of the brainstem
- Learn how to scan for increased bioelectric charge associated with the brainstem
- Understand which cortical structures are involved in central pain processing
- Understand that we can scan the Homunculi specifically
- Learn how to test for Nociceptive pain
- Understand the mechanisms involved in mental motor imagery
- Learn how to utilise mental motor imagery in cases of pain and movement dysfunction/restriction
- Understand that the viscera can also be scanned (pulse points) from the reference point of the Medulla
- Understand that this is an open system the can be applied in many presentations and with the creativity of the practitioner
Module 2:
Emotional Motor System
- Learn the basic anatomy, and role of the volitional motor system and its divisions
- Understand the basic anatomy, and role of the emotional motor system and its divisions
- Understand the limitations of volitional contraction of the pelvic floor musculature
- Understand the EMS modulation of the pelvic floor stimulating centres
- Understand the EMS modulation of the pelvic organ stimulating centres
- Learn the EMS modulation of the Respiratory centre
- Understand the EMS modulation of intra abdominal and thoracic pressures
- Understand the EMS modulation of the Nucleus Retro Ambiguus and its correlations with the Orbitofrontal cortex and subsequent connections in stuttering
- Understand the biomechanical considerations from at the foot and ankle associated with pelvic floor dysfunction and the relevance of the ventral horn technique to such presentations
Module 3:
Neuromechanics
- Learn the functional anatomy associated with the peripheral nervous system
- Understand the concept of tension and compression acting on the peripheral nerves
- Understand the concept of inter-limb neural coupling
- Learn the specific calibrate assessment for increased charge associated with a peripheral nerve
- Be able to actively mobilise and 'floss' the upper and lower limb peripheral nerves
Module 4:
Sleep
- Understand functional anatomy associated with sleep and wake states
- Understand basic physiology associated with the basic neurotransmitters
- Learn how to assess for increased bioelectrical charge associated with arousal
- Learn how to reset the body clock
- Learn how to assess for increased bioelectrical charge associated with sleep
- Understand the implications of the environment to circadian biology and sleep
Module 5:
Fascia
- Understand the basic anatomy, and role of the Extracellular Matrix within the context of the AMN Calibrate paradigm
- Learn the basic anatomy of piezoelectric, streaming potentials and electrostatic phenomena
- Understand the continuity of the fascial system relative to the visceral, glandular and vascular sequences
- Learn the difference between a fascial, tensional disturbance related to the visceral, glandular and vascular sequences and the role of fascia in ‘holding charge’ relative to a historical injury or movement dysfunction
- Learn how to assess a historical injury or movement dysfunction from the reference point of fascia
- Understand how to locate, assess and stimulate superficial fascial sites of lymphatic drainage
- Identify and calibrate tensional disturbances to fascia relative to the visceral, glandular and vascular sequences
- Apply the AMN thought process to the enhancement of fascial mobility in various ‘stretch positions’
Module 5:
Fascia
- Understand the basic anatomy, and role of the Extracellular Matrix within the context of the AMN Calibrate paradigm
- Learn the basic anatomy of piezoelectric, streaming potentials and electrostatic phenomena
- Understand the continuity of the fascial system relative to the visceral, glandular and vascular sequences
- Learn the difference between a fascial, tensional disturbance related to the visceral, glandular and vascular sequences and the role of fascia in ‘holding charge’ relative to a historical injury or movement dysfunction
- Learn how to assess a historical injury or movement dysfunction from the reference point of fascia
- Understand how to locate, assess and stimulate superficial fascial sites of lymphatic drainage
- Identify and calibrate tensional disturbances to fascia relative to the visceral, glandular and vascular sequences
- Apply the AMN thought process to the enhancement of fascial mobility in various ‘stretch positions’
Module 6:
S.Q.U.I.D Screen
- Learn a mechanism to which our local and nonlocal environment interface with our biology
- Understand the implications of the human body having a biological like superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID)
- Understand the essence and application of DHA in supporting life
- Understand how Bose-Einstein Condensates are vital to the existence of life
- Learn how to effectively calibrate the SQUID apparatus using AMN calibrate techniques
Module 7:
Peripheral Inflammation
- Understand the basic physiology of the inflammatory and anti-inflammatory reflexes, specifically the Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Reflex
- Learn about the afferent (immune system to brain) and efferent (brain to immune system) activation of the vagus nerve in both inflammation and anti-inflammation
- Understand the potential anti-inflammatory stimulus of acupoints Gall Bladder 1 (GB1) and Stomach 36 (ST 36)
- Learn how to localise sustained, inappropriate or dysfunctional sites of peripheral inflammation and associated pathways
- Learn to effectively piezo calibrate dysfunctional sites of peripheral inflammation via the AMN Anti-Inflammatory Reflex screen
Module 8:
- To understand; the impact of Traumatic Brain injury (TBI) on the brain, health and lifestyle
- The impact of acute and chronic stress on the brain, health and lifestyle
- The basic physiology of the Glial system, Microglia, Astrocytes, Schwann Cells and Oligodendrocytes
- The basic physiology of Neuronal Mitochondria
- The basic physiology of Oxidative stress within the brain
- How to identify and assess for dysfunction associated with sustained Glial cell activation throughout the brain, brainstem, enteric and peripheral nervous systems
- How to identify and assess for dysfunction associated with sustained uncoupling of the Neuronal Mitochondria (NMU) within the brain, brainstem, enteric and peripheral nervous systems
- How to identify and calibrate inflammatory, Immune, Limbic and subtle energy correlations to any Glial or NMU finding
- How to identify the Priority Primary Casual Reference Point (PPCRP)
- The best recommendations concerning nutrition, exercise, meditation, nature and supplementation for those who have suffered TBI and or acute or chronic stress
Study Time Commitment
30-60min / Day
Study Length Commitment
12 Months
Course Format
Online
Meet The Teaching Faculty
David Fleming, BSc, HHP
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
David started in the Health and Wellness Industry nearly 20 years ago as a Personal Trainer. Over the years he developed a fascination with corrective modalities that led him to study Functional Biomechanics and Functional Neurology and more recently Biophysics.
David is currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative Medicine as well as certifications in Functional Medicine.
Dr John Campione, DC, CSCS, CFSC, CAFS
SENIOR LECTURER
Dr. John Campione is the owner and Head clinician at Cerebellum Movement Therapy in Warrenville, Illinois. He is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician having received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences in 2010 and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2005.
Dr. Campione specializes in functional neurology and rehabilitation and
holds multiple postgraduate certifications in additional manual techniques, assessment
processes, and exercise therapy. He is an experienced educator at the collegiate and graduate levels and he currently teaches post-graduate courses on manual techniques and movement assessment for Rocktape and is a mentor and faculty member at The Academy of Applied Movement Neurology.
Dr Dillon Walker, PhD
SENIOR LECTURER
Following completion of his PhD, Dillon began a postdoctoral fellowship in the Animal Science Department at the University of Florida, where his research focus was in skeletal muscle satellite cell biology and their involvement in muscle growth.
After completing two years at UF, Dillon held a postdoctoral fellow position for three years at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, researching the impact of nutrition and exercise on human muscle growth. From 2012 to 2017, Dillon served as a Research Assistant Professor in the Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity at Texas A&M University, where his focus was amino acid metabolism in older adults with chronic disease.
Veronica Sutherland
Movement Evolution Studio
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Dean Haspey
Clinical Therapist
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Gareth Riddy
Movement Therapist
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Hannah Moodie
Holistic Health Coach
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Dr Jamie Rockwin
Adjunct Professor, Hofstra University
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy who was looking for something to make my patients better faster and have it stick! Often people have the same issues over and over again. I was Missing something. I found AMN. It was the best move in my career to study this technique. Now it’s no JOKE! It is intense education and a great platform in which it is presented. Having gone through intensive education, I have to say it is equally as educational as my DPT was. At various levels through this education , I have even found it was more intense and educational than learning the basic human neurology that was given in PT school. Being a certified AMN practitioner has lifted my skills to a heightened level that puts me above all other PTs in my area. It has given me a thirst for more, to understand better how we function. I have the knowledge to make patients better faster and they come back to me NOT for the same issues but because I healed them!
Sally Martin
Personal Trainer
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