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Human Anatomy Dissection Course London UK

King’s College London provides an historical setting for this fascia-focused dissection course that explores the human form and function.

Under the guidance of Clinical Anatomist John Sharkey and his team of renowned guest speakers, participants will gain a deep understanding of fascia and Living Tensegrity, making for an enriching educational experience.

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About our Human Anatomy Dissection Seminar

Renowned experts in anatomy and medicine, who hold formal university-accredited degrees in these fields, are invited to speak at the three-day special event. This creates an excellent blend of traditional or classical anatomy, taught as part of the medical curriculum, and a modern comparison to Biotensegrity-Anatomy for the 21st Century.

The regular team members include Clinical Anatomist John Sharkey from Ireland, along with biotensegrity interest group experts Mark Flannigan, and Karen Kirkness from the UK, with additional members to be announced.

This unique dissection course will take place over three days at the School of Medicine’s Department of Anatomy at King’s College London.

In the summer, a group of world-renowned experts from various fields such as embryology, biomechanical engineering, molecular biodynamics, anatomy, anatomopathology, Yoga, Chiropractic, Feldenkrais, Pilates, Neuromuscular Therapy, Osteopathy, and biotensegrity will gather in London to explore the inner cosmos of human matter underpinned by the biotensegrity model.

Participants on the course will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their vision with this panel of internationally respected authorities.

We have taken great care to ensure the right mix of dissection investigation, educational presentations, and informative talks by pioneers and leaders in the fields of anatomy, medicine, movement, and manual therapies for the Human Anatomy Dissection Seminar.

" I go to fascia events all around the world ... I'm really so happy with all the presentations "

Jo Phee

Dissection Graduate

" If you understand the principles you can apply them in any situation "

Wilbour Kelsick

Dissection Graduate

" The amount of information I learned is greater than what I have learned in the past 10 years "

Steve Ganjemi

Dissection Graduate

" I feel a personal debt of gratitude to you all "

Patty Pinto

Dissection Graduate

" Pilates educator and event organiser from Sacramento California "

Nora St. John

Dissection Graduate

" I love this, I've been in my element and feel so comfortable "

Nikki Chrysostomou

Dissection Graduate

" I'm blown away - the level of dedication and passion is amazing "

May Kesler

Dissection Graduate

" I found this very, very educational. Thank you. "

Mark Flannigan

Dissection Graduate

" As the science advances I have to learn more "

Madeline Black

Dissection Graduate

" This is priceless in terms of the gift that the cadavers give us "

Linda Currie

Dissection Graduate

" Converts high level and conceptual thinking to something very practical "

Leonid Blyum

Dissection Graduate

" I really enjoyed working with the Thiel cadavers compared to the fresh frozen "

Kerstin Bredehorn

Dissection Graduate

" This brought all these seemingly disparate threads in to one cosmic web "

Karen Kirkness

Dissection Graduate

" It's always great to learn directly from the body "

Andreas Haas

Dissection Graduate

" A very special occasion to be here with such passionate people and amazing teachers "

Jessie Lee

Dissection Graduate

" Meeting all these fascia gurus is incredible - it's like being in another level for me "

Javier Hevia

Dissection Graduate

" My word for this experience is inspiration "

Flora Gröning

Dissection Graduate

" I'm so grateful to be here in an interdisciplinary community with teachers who are generous pioneers "

Elizabeth Larkham

Dissection Graduate

" This allows you to understand very elaborate techniques and reconfirm your ideas by seeing... "

Diane Vincent

Dissection Graduate

" As a university professor I know how difficult it is to pull a course together but this has been superb "

Carol M. Davis

Dissection Graduate

" I find this very fascinating and interesting "

Carine Gutjahr

Dissection Graduate

" This dissection course is much smoother than what I have experienced before "

Britta Brechtefeld

Dissection Graduate

" Our understanding is evolving "

Benjamin Sanchez

Dissection Graduate

" It's a great privilege to be here and watch how things are evolving "

Bea Eggiman

Dissection Graduate

" It's a great privilege to be here "

Babet Rothman

Dissection Graduate

Locations and Dates

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Course Details

Content

Fees

Eligibility

Syllabus

Schedule

Content

Biotensegrity, the main theme of the course, is an emerging paradigm in the field of anatomy that emphasises the importance of the interconnectedness and continuity of the human body. This holistic approach to understanding the human form recognises that every part of the body is intricately linked and interdependent, and that our movement and posture are the result of the interplay between various structures and systems in the body.

The course’s special focus on Embryological Origins is particularly interesting, as it explores how the soft tissue’s stiffness or softness changes throughout our lives. This knowledge can have significant implications for understanding the development of various musculoskeletal disorders and injuries and how they may be treated or prevented.

Through the lens of BioTensegrity architecture, participants in this course will gain a deeper appreciation of how movement and form are interrelated from conception and throughout life. They will learn about the complex interactions between the body’s various systems, including the musculoskeletal, nervous, and fascial systems, and how they work together to create a resilient and adaptable structure.

This course is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in anatomy, movement, and manual therapies to deepen their understanding and expand their knowledge in this fascinating field.

Fees

The fee for the Biotensegrity Focused Full Body Dissection Course will be determined shortly.

Eligibility

The Biotensegrity Focused Full Body Dissection Course is a highly specialised educational opportunity that is open to anyone with a keen interest and some knowledge of human anatomy. It is an excellent opportunity for students, healthcare professionals, manual therapists, neuromuscular therapists, movement specialists and researchers to deepen their understanding of the human body’s complexity and interconnectivity.

Syllabus

Each day will involve a short presentation before moving into the dissection room where under the guidance of clinical anatomist John Sharkey and a team of experienced dissectors you will dissect a specific area. There will be plenty of time for questions and personal enquiry.

This is a rare opportunity to explore the human form and our team of experienced tutors will do all we can to support you and make this a unique educational experience. We also hope to have an opportunity to investigate areas of participant’s own interest.

BioTensegrity- Genetics, Kinetics and Synergetics.
This three-day course will involve short presentations from John Sharkey and Joanne Avison. Following the short presentations learners will immediately begin the dissection having familiarised themselves with the local anatomy and topography.

Biotensegrity will be our main theme in the course providing the foundation for our understanding of the continuity of the human form.

A special focus will be around the subject of Embryological Origins; on a scale of softness to stiffness (of soft tissue) throughout our lives. Considering that we live and develop between conception and elderhood, as a tensioned network that relies on BioTensegrity organisation to grow and change and emerge differently, at any point in time; over time…. in a continuum.

Explore how movement and form, in BioTensegrity architecture, are exquisitely interrelated from conception and throughout life.

Expand your perception of our self-assembly and how humans as the architects become or respond to our loading history?

Question how does appropriate stiffness relate to tensional integrity and elasticity in motion; from the cradle to the grave?

Witness the tensional nature of the body while we discuss how we grow what we are looking at in the dissection; such as the heart, the limbs and viscera.

Schedule

This Biotensegrity Focused Full Body Dissection Course runs at the School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy at King’s College, London and the schedule for 2024 will be determined shortly.

Our UK Dissection Course Team

John Sharkey MSc, who leads the course, is a Clinical Anatomist, Exercise Physiologist, founding member of the Biotensegrity Interest Group (B.I.G) and programme leader of the Masters Degree in Neuromuscular Therapy accredited by the University of Chester. John is joined on each Dissection course by a host of experts from around the world. Our 2023 team (more to be announced) are shown here.

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John Sharkey, MSc

Dr. Karen Kirkness

Mark Flannigan, BSc

Dr. Wilbour Kelsick

FAQs for our Human Antomy Dissection Course

The National Training Centre have been delivering respected educational programmes since 1985 and during that time we have had many questions asked by potential students before registration. Here you can find the answers to the questions we receive most often.

Who is eligible to participate?

This course is open to all individuals with a keen interest in fascia and human anatomy.

What is the refund policy for the course?

Due to the nature of dissection courses whereby many items, including cadavers, must be booked and paid for at least six months ahead of the scheduled course date, the refund policy is as follows:.

Where written notice of non-participation is received, fees will be refunded on the following scale:

Twelve weeks or more before the course start date – 80% refund
Less than twelve weeks before the course start date – 0% refund

Refunds cannot be considered in any circumstances less than twelve weeks before the course start date. All fees must be paid in full at least 12 weeks before the course starting date.

In some instances refunds will have the the payment processing company’s transaction fee deducted from any amount due. This occurs when the payment processor will not refund the transaction fee to NTC. In instances where the payment processor do refund the transaction fee to NTC this will also be refunded.

When can I book travel and accommodation?

You should not book any non-refundable travel or accommodation until the NTC office of administration has confirmed the course. This will be done once the minimum required number of registrations has been received. Dissection courses are generally oversubscribed and confirmation of the course is generally issued many months in advance.

Where does the course take place?

This course is available in London at the School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy at King’s College.

What fixation method is used?

Our dissection courses offer a mix of fixation methods depending on the venue. This can range from fresh from frozen, Theil Soft Fixed and the more traditional Formalin and Formaldehyde method of fixation. We reserve the right to make changes to the fixation if necessary.