From Theory to Practice - LGBTQ+ Healthcare In Action

Join leading clinicians Ana Bott and Philippa Oakley for this live event!

From Theory to Practice - LGBTQ+ Healthcare in Action builds on the groundbreaking theoretical training introduced in Ana and Philippa's online course.

NB. Whilst not a prerequisite, in order to maximise your learning from this event and understand the theoretical concepts expanded upon in the live training day, we strongly recommend that you enrol and complete the online theory course before attending this event.

This in-person event will enrich your understanding and knowledge of practical considerations of LGBTQ+ health care, providing you with practical hands-on skills to support the delivery of inclusive care. We'll be building on existing theoretical knowledge to cover:

• Practical hands-on skills for inclusive and empathetic examination of LGBTQ+ people
• Treatment techniques, examination modifications and core skills
• Clinical case management and support
• Round-table "safe space" discussions to address questions, concerns and clinical challenges
• Inclusive language and communication skills and their role as an essential part of LGBTQ+ healthcare

Within their clinics, both Ana and Philippa have developed their own techniques based on the needs of their LGBTQ+ clients, so this is a unique opportunity to see this in practice and learn first-hand from these two leading figures in the field of inclusive manual therapy.

This is an unmissable event for anyone who works in a hands-on, patient-facing role, and who would like to feel more confident in their treatment approaches for the care of LGBTQ+ individuals. If you're not sure if the event is right for you, get in touch!

Join us in person at Acorn Health, our bright and open-plan clinic space in Amesbury, Wiltshire. If you're one of our international students, you can still join us! We'll be running a live-stream option hosted by a professional audiovisual team to create an in-person feel for those of you joining online.

NB. This training day provides 5.5 hours "learning with others" CPD.

About the Speakers

Philippa Oakley (she/her) is the owner and director of Acorn Health, an award-winning chiropractic clinic in Amesbury, Wiltshire. Alongside her wife Rhiannon, she is also the co-director of Oakley Partnership, a coaching and consultancy business specialising in LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare. A qualified Doctor of Chiropractic with over a decade in clinical practice, Philippa is also a certified executive Coach and Mentor, with an international reputation for her insightful and engaging speaking skills. She is an in-demand consultant and speaker, and has worked with the NHS, major UK healthcare regulators and healthcare membership organisations around the world. Most recently, Philippa was the recipient of the British Chiropractic Association's prestigious "Chiropractor of the Year" award for 2022-2023, given in recognition of her work enhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Chiropractic profession.

Ana Bott (she/her/they/them) is an LGBTQ+ specialist advanced clinical massage therapist based in Brighton, UK. Her work focuses on making massage accessible to LGBTQ+ people, understanding LGBTQ+ specific and prevalent pain patterns, and helping those affected understand their bodies better to reduce their pain levels. Over the last year, Ana has contributed to pathology textbooks, been featured in international publications and has delivered seminars and workshops on inclusive massage to both regional and national charities and organisations. Working within the LGBTQ+ community, Ana also creates resources to raise awareness of gender-diverse bodies, their needs, and how massage can be used to promote both physical and mental wellbeing. In 2022, Ana was awarded the Federation of Holistic Therapists's "Inclusive Therapy Business of the Year" award.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend the venue of this course subject to attendee numbers. The venue will be within the Salisbury/Amesbury area and full details will be provided to attendees with no less than one calendar week's notice should any change take place.