Calendar Update - Book your next seminar with Mike Marinus


Hi Reader

Jaw and airway development happens faster than parents realize. The way we breathe, feed, chew and move right now has a huge impact on jaw, palate and airway development later. This is your chance to join me for Cranial Kinetics seminar this October where you'll learn exactly what to do for these cases.

We then have the Paeds in Motion 1 & 2 seminars which will add fresh perspectives and skills. (We're talking delayed rolling, sitting, cruising, crawling, hypermobility, scoliosis, core strength, injuries, mouth breathing, movement patterns to name a few!)

Paeds in Motion 1: Early Movers (0-2yrs)

3 & 4 October 2026 in Edinburgh

Cranial Kinetics: Cranial Technique

10 & 11 Oct 2026 in Cork, Ireland

Paeds in Motion 2: Toddlers to Teens

7 - 8 Nov 2026, Amsterdam

Paeds in Motion 2: Toddlers to Teens

13 & 14 March 2027, Johannesburg

If you're looking for online learning, join me on the Connected Paediatrics Membership. This is a monthly rolling subscription designed to help chiropractors upskill. As a member, you'll get access to twice-monthly online talks (available for replay), the "Technique Bank", a Paediatrics 101 online course as well as a supportive community of paediatric focused chiropractors. Use the code TRYFOR5 to get your first month for $5 when signing up!

What are people saying about learning with Mike:

"I'm seeing more babies in clinic but wanted to know how I progress from babies to toddlers to tweens. I found it most valuable how the concepts were linked together and having a sequence of exam to include is awesome, especially loved the red noses and pGals " (I.T.) Paeds in Motion 2

"I took this course to broaden my knowledge working with children. I have worked with babies but not much with toddlers and older children. Overall I loved the seminar but going throught all the examinations and primitive reflexes was the highlight" (Anon) Paeds in Motion 2

"I found it very valuable that I can use these techniques on adults too" (S.B.) Cranial Kinetics

"I love Mike's teaching style and the subject, great photo's and models, hands on practice, I loved the examples and going through cases" (C.Z) Cranial Kinetics

"The notes are excellent and the video's make everything clear. The mix of lecture/practical was good. Mike has a way of keeping my attention & focus. I like his way of teaching. (L.C.) Paeds in Motion 2

"A great seminar with techniques and tips to help me with everyday 'problems' which come into the practice - I'll be using a lot of what I learnt on Monday. (N.R.) Paeds in Motion 1

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