Osteopathy Alumni Seminar with Christian Defrance

Description

HEADACHES, MIGRAINE & TMJ

A Cranial Osteopathic Approach (Exploring Venous Sinuses, TMJ & Occlusion)

22–26 February 2027

Faculty: Christian Defrance de Tersant D.O.
Hosted by: School of Osteopathy, Faculty of Health & Wellness, Sri Sri University
Venue: Sri Sri University, Odisha, India

Duration: Five Full Days

ABOUT THE SEMINAR

This five-day advanced seminar with Christian Defrance de Tersant D.O. explores a cranial osteopathic approach to headaches, migraine and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.

The seminar focuses on the clinical relevance of the cranial venous sinuses, TMJ and occlusion, combining theoretical understanding with demonstrations and hands-on practical training.

Participants will explore specific cranial osteopathic approaches and their application in clinical practice, with particular emphasis on venous sinus techniques, headaches and migraine.

KEY TOPICS

• Cranial osteopathic approach to headaches and migraine
• Anatomy and clinical relevance of the cranial venous sinuses
• Venous sinus drainage techniques
• Cranial venous circulation
• TMJ assessment and treatment
• Relationship between TMJ and cranial mechanics
• Occlusion and its relationship with the cranial system
• Clinical assessment of headaches and migraine
• Cranial osteopathic techniques
• Practical application and clinical integration

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

• Explore cranial osteopathic approaches used in headaches and migraine
• Develop an understanding of the cranial venous sinuses and their clinical relevance
• Practise specific venous sinus techniques
• Assess and approach TMJ dysfunction from a cranial osteopathic perspective
• Explore the relationship between TMJ, occlusion and cranial mechanics
• Develop and refine palpatory skills through hands-on practice
• Integrate cranial osteopathic approaches into their existing clinical practice

ABOUT THE FACULTY

CHRISTIAN DEFRANCE DE TERSANT D.O. (France)

Christian Defrance de Tersant is a prominent European osteopath with extensive experience in cranial osteopathy and osteopathic approaches to headaches and migraine.

His work builds upon the cranial osteopathic tradition established by Dr. William Garner Sutherland and further developed by subsequent generations of cranial osteopaths.

CONNECTION WITH DR. VIOLA FRYMANN

Christian Defrance de Tersant worked for many years as an assistant to Dr. Viola Frymann, one of the internationally recognised figures in cranial osteopathy.

Through his work with Dr. Frymann, he developed extensive experience with traditional cranial osteopathic approaches, including specific techniques involving the venous sinuses of the skull.

WORK ON THE CRANIAL VENOUS SINUSES

Christian Defrance de Tersant is particularly known for his work on the osteopathic approach to the venous sinuses of the skull and their clinical application in headaches and migraine.

His influential book, Les sinus veineux du crâne : une clé des migraines (The Venous Sinuses of the Skull: A Key to Migraines), presents a systematic approach to the osteopathic treatment of migraine through the cranial venous sinuses.

His work has contributed to the development and teaching of specific venous sinus techniques, bringing together anatomical understanding, cranial osteopathic principles and practical clinical application.

WHY ATTEND?

• Learn from an experienced European cranial osteopath
• Explore advanced osteopathic approaches to headaches and migraine
• Develop practical knowledge of venous sinus techniques
• Explore the clinical relationship between the TMJ, occlusion and cranial system
• Refine subtle palpatory and cranial osteopathic skills
• Gain hands-on experience with specific cranial techniques
• Integrate cranial approaches into clinical practice
• Explore a specialised approach to commonly encountered clinical presentations

EVENT DETAILS

Seminar: Headaches, Migraine & TMJ – A Cranial Osteopathic Approach
Focus: Exploring Venous Sinuses, TMJ & Occlusion
Dates: 22–26 February 2027
Duration: Five Full Days
Faculty: Christian Defrance de Tersant D.O., France
Host: School of Osteopathy, Faculty of Health & Wellness, Sri Sri University
Venue: Sri Sri University, Odisha, India