Anatomy of Trauma

Anatomy of Trauma Anatomy of Trauma is a series of three and four day workshops designed to expand your perception of the human body and it’s response to injury and trauma.

What We Do

INJURY IS TO THE BODY as TRAUMA IS TO THE PSYCHE

We have often been asked “What is it that you do exactly?!” We joke that we are the founders of the Dynamic Anatomy Detective Agency – that is to say we are body detectives. Detective work is about observation, details, noting the unusual, the minutia, thinking outside the box, weighing possibilities and probabilities, research-digging into the past/history, leaving no leaf unturned and following one’s intuition. It requires knowledge. In our case, knowledge of the human being, understanding that the whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts. It involves skill and curiosity. Thus, we have spent decades honing our skills in numerous disciplines. Our curiosity initiated a voyage of discovery that has involved everything from the study of the physical/anatomical realm to the psyche/emotional, from the microscopic to the macroscopic. Our goal is to resolve the case, to relieve the pain. Permanently. That we start always with the physical (anatomy) is because the body constitutes a “record” of all that has happened during that life….a good starting point for any great mystery. With this in mind, all our treatments begin with the body, for trauma, be it physical, emotional or psychic, may be stored only to resurface, sometimes years later, as a pain, an anxiety, a behaviour or any number of problems created by the body’s method of compensation. The whole person, their history, posture, gait, culture, environment, work, family and beliefs are all important considerations in uncovering the source of pain. TraumaPractik™ is both a philosophy and a methodology, a global approach that integrates numerous modalities to resolve core issues. The Anatomy of Trauma™ workshops are intensive ‘hands on’ learning, encouraging innovation, research and a good dose of open-mindedness and inquisitiveness. We have developed the Anatomy of Trauma™ workshops simply because our patients do not want us to retire without training others. Also, many colleagues have expressed interest in studying with us. We sincerely hope that we can inspire enthusiasm, curiosity and the joy of discovering the magic of our being. Tom Tomlinson and Abigail Szathmary

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06/17/2025

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12/15/2023

We are teaching again after the Covid hiatus
2024 schedule:
Module 1:The Core- a three day intensive workshop cover all aspects of injury and trauma, how they differ and their effect on body/mind/spirit continuum.
January 19,20,21
60 Hazel
Ottawa

Module 2: Upper torso, arms and hands
March 1,2,3
60 Hazel
Ottawa

Module 3: Lower torso, legs, feet
April 12, 13,14
60 Hazel
Ottawa

Module 4: The Cranium, Dural System and TMJ
May 3,4,5, 6
530 McCullough Road
Sutton Quebec

More information is available on our website
www.anatomyoftrauma.com

05/24/2023

Office for rent 3 days per week for health care work only…ie massage, naturopathy, osteopathy and other such modalities
Good location: 194Main St, Ottawa
I’m hoping to work 1 -2days per week now. Very reasonable rent
613 237 1754

04/16/2019

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR THE 2 DAY CONCUSSION WORKSHOP: MAY 4th & 5th

What you will learn:
• Anatomy of a concussion.
• Types of concussion
• Signs and symptoms and scoring there of
• Protocols
• Evaluation techniques such as vestibule-oculomotor assessment, cervical spine and balance testing (BESS- Balanced Error Scoring System)
• Numerous osteopathic, neuromuscular, and TraumaPractik treatments
• Where to start and why
• Referrals
Extras:
• A protocol chart for stages 1 through 6 that can be given to patients
• A questionnaire for initial intake
• Detailed workbook
Where: 380 Forest St., Ottawa
When: MAY 4TH and 5th, 2019
Cost: $500.00 (HST included)
Contact: elephantabbey@yahoo.ca or 613 237-1754
Website: anatomyoftrauma.com
Teachers: Tom Tomlinson & Abigail Szathmary

04/10/2019

NEW DATES for the 2 DAY CONCUSSION WORKSHOP: MAY 4th & 5th

What you will learn:
• Anatomy of a concussion.
• Types of concussion
• Signs and symptoms and scoring there of
• Protocols
• Evaluation techniques such as vestibule-oculomotor assessment, cervical spine and balance testing (BESS- Balanced Error Scoring System)
• Numerous osteopathic, neuromuscular, and TraumaPractik treatments
• Where to start and why
• Referrals
Extras:
• A protocol chart for stages 1 through 6 that can be given to patients
• A questionnaire for initial intake
• Detailed workbook
Where: 380 Forest St., Ottawa
When: MAY 4TH and 5th, 2019
Cost: $500.00 (HST included)
Contact: elephantabbey@yahoo.ca or 613 237-1754
Website: anatomyoftrauma.com
Teachers: Tom Tomlinson & Abigail Szathmary

04/01/2019

ANATOMY of TRAUMA

IS PRESENTING

A TWO DAY WORKSHOP on CONCUSSIONS

What you will learn:
• Anatomy of a concussion.
• Types of concussion
• Signs and symptoms and scoring there of
• Protocols
• Evaluation techniques such as vestibule-oculomotor assessment, cervical spine and balance testing (BESS- Balanced Error Scoring System)
• Treatments
• Where to start and why
• Referrals
Extras:
• A protocol chart for stages 1 through 6 that can be given to patients
• A questionnaire for initial intake
• Detailed workbook
Where: 380 Forest St., Ottawa
When: April 27th, 28th, 2019
Cost: $500.00 (HST included)
Contact: elephantabbey@yahoo.ca or 613 237-1754

UPPER TORSO, ARMS, and HANDS, workshop, May 17-19, OttawaCourse OutlineWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Effective techniques to help ...
03/27/2019

UPPER TORSO, ARMS, and HANDS, workshop, May 17-19, Ottawa
Course Outline
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Effective techniques to help in resolving problems such as:
• whiplash, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel
• tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, torticollis
• migraines, dizziness, intercostal pain, back pain
• reflux, shortness of breath, anxiety
• as well as the innumerable problems that arise from sitting at a computer, driving and other repetitive strains
To truly understand the hands, arms and shoulders one must view them as a whole, as wings attached to the torso and beyond. Spread your arms out as though you are flying and feel the movement in your body through all directions. You will feel movement in the scapula and the clavicle as well as tension in the attachment of the SCM. If you stand very straight and let your arms hang heavily by your side you will discover that the arms hang from the occiput, the temporals and the mandible; stretch them above your head and the pull will be felt through the chest to the iliac crest, the p***s and the sacrum; stretch them out to the side and you will feel the connection through the latissimus dorsi to the iliac crest and through pectorals to the sternum and on to the diaphragm. Rarely can a problem be treated in the area of pain alone. With that in mind, students are taught a ‘global approach’ concept of treatment called TraumaPractik, a SomatoVisceral approach.
“The pair practices and vigilant feedback from our instructors was so very helpful in understanding both the gifts of osteopathy and in understanding healing from trauma. The theoretical components of the course were delivered in entertaining and engaging story circles which were tandemly delivered by Tom and Abi. Every question and curiosity we had was met with expert and detailed answers - and with the great enthusiasm of true educators” T.M.
Using systemic evaluation, observation, listening, gait/movement analysis and dynamic anatomy, participants will gain new insight and effectiveness within the sphere of trauma and injury.


This is a 24 hour intensive designed for professional health care workers as well as those curious enough and willing enough to participate.
DATE:
May 17th, 18th, 19th 2019 8am-6pm

PLACE:
International Academy Health
Education Centre,
380 Forest St., Ottawa

WEB SITE:
www.anatomyoftrauma.com
FACEBOOK: anatomy of trauma
PHONE:
613 237-1754

One week left to sign up! Anatomy of Trauma: The Core. Techniques you can integrate immediatelyCourse OutlineThe substan...
03/11/2019

One week left to sign up! Anatomy of Trauma: The Core. Techniques you can integrate immediately
Course Outline
The substance of this course covers all aspects of trauma and injury, how they differ and their effect on the body/mind/spirit continuum.
YOU WILL LEARN:
• Gait/movement and postural analysis
• Myofascial chains and how distortions therein can lead to pain and illness
• Advanced craniosacral techniques.
• Techniques for overall release of stress and tension using numerous modalities (osteopathy, neuromuscular, strain/counterstrain, and our own TraumaPractik)
• Treatments for core components including iliopsoas, pelvic and thoracic diaphragms, interosseous membranes, sternum, clavicle, sacrum, and so much more.
• Numerous muscle trains and their effect on the body.
Together, these techniques are useful in treating back pain, generalized stiffness, numerous sequellae of MVAs, head injuries and concussions, postural problems, shin splints, runners knee, TMJ problems, migraines, breathing problems, back pain, S.I joint pain and more.
“The number of informative techniques shared, were by far, some of the best I have received over my 16 yrs. of course taking. The techniques and knowledge can be applied to your treatments the 1st day back at work.” Jennifer Spak, RMT, DOMP

“Tom and Abi are both uniquely gifted healers and they have merged their talents to create their school for understanding and healing trauma.
Technical, practical and mystical knowledge blend and support each other in this program to produce powerful and lasting educational experiences! I truly believe it would be hard to find this quality of experience and learning anywhere else.” T.M.

You will leave with a valuable toolkit that will enhance your practice immediately!

This is a 24 hour intensive designed for professional health care workers as well as those curious enough and willing enough to participate.
DATE: March 22,23,24 2019
8am-6pm

PLACE:
International Academy Health
Education Centre,
380 Forest St., Ottawa

WEB SITE:www.anatomyoftrauma.com

FACEBOOK: anatomy of trauma

PHONE: 613-237-1754

Reminder: 30 days to book CranioVisceral workshop in Mexico January 27 2019 info belowWINTER CRANIO-VISCERAL WORKSHOP, M...
08/16/2018

Reminder: 30 days to book CranioVisceral workshop in Mexico January 27 2019 info below
WINTER CRANIO-VISCERAL WORKSHOP, MEXICO
Several of our students requested a mid-winter vacation workshop. So, Tom and I headed down to a wonderful place recommended by a friend about a half hour from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It is small, has a beautiful roof top area with an ocean view that can be used for teaching, a swimming pool and is right on the beach.
The owners have been kind enough to reserve the whole complex (about 8 suites) for us until mid September, at which point, if we do not have enough students, we can cancel the reservation at no cost to us.
So what will we teach and when? The only date available for a 5 day course is within the January 25th to February 2nd block so we can do a Monday to Friday say a 5-6hr. of course per day leaving you time to explore and enjoy.
We are working on preparing a workshop on Cranio-Visceral studies that will include:
• Visceral palpation and mobilization using techniques from several modalities
• Cranial palpation and techniques for releasing and/or stimulating cranial nerves with a particular focus on the vagus
• Discuss emotions and related organs
• Relationship between teeth and organs
• And as always, related anatomy
We are also open to requests from you, questions about previous courses etc
The cost will be $1,000.00 for the course. Meals are not included BUT there are several kitchens and we can easily do at least breakfast and lunch…even dinner…they have a BBQ area. I’m always game for cooking.
You can check out their website: www.jardin-del-mar.com Rooms are beautiful and easy to share. The top left photo is where we would work.

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Abigail Szathmary

In her 26 year career as a nurse, Abigail gained experience in several fields: emergency, accident and orthopedics, family medicine, gerontology to name a few. In 1993, following a series of automobile accidents in which she suffered severe whiplash, she was forced to re-evaluate her understanding of injury and trauma and their effects upon the body/mind/spirit continuum. The impact was profound and provided the impetus for her ongoing voyage of discovery in healing.

Combining her traditional medical background with studies in osteopathy, neuromuscular therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, process acupressure and natural health therapies, Abigail is able to effectively treat a broad range of injuries and traumas.