Hypermobility for healthcare and fitness professionals Gold Coast

Hypermobility hybrid workshop-Gold Coast

Join Dr Ashton Wilson (Osteopath) for this special hypermobility hybrid workshop, combining an interactive online theory session with a hands-on practical workshop on the warm and sunny Gold Coast.

Workshop format:

Part 1 - online theory session (Zoom)

• Wednesday 8 October 2025. 
• 6:00PM AEST.
• The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.

This session is designed to set you up for the hands-on practical session. Ashton will cover the theory behind EDS and HSD, including common co-morbidities and how to identify hypermobility. There'll also be time for questions.

You'll need to attend this session to take part in the in-person practical.

Part 2 - In-person practical (Gold Coast location)

• Saturday 18 October 2025 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM AEST.
• Venue TBA.
• This workshop will bring the theory to life with practical assessment tips, movement strategies and rehab ideas you can take straight back to your clinic.
• Registrants will be supplied with course notes.

Learning objectives:

1. Understand the physiology of connective tissue disorders: hEDS/HSD
2. Explore the co-morbidities (e.g. POTS, MCAS, ME/CFS) that are associated and how to identify them
3. How to coach posture awareness, entry level rehab and strength training adaptations for the hypermobile patient 
4. Pain management strategies to help empower your hypermobile patients

Workshop presenter:

Ashton Wilson began her studies with a three-year Bachelor of Biomedical Science, where she majored in anatomy and physiology. She then switched to a more hands on approach, where she completed a three-year Bachelor of Clinical Science and a two-year Masters of Osteopathy.

Ashton has a keen interest in working with connective tissue disorders including Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She understands the hypermobile body and uses a unique combination of manual therapy and exercise rehab to stabilise the body.

Details:

• 6.5 CPD hours
• Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants. The online session must be completed to join the practical session.
• The workshop is subject to our CPD live events Terms and Conditions
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