NODA 2018 Program

9:00 - Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction & Physiotherapy
Scott Alexander MPT, FCAMPT, Ian Wemyss MPT
Temporomandibular Dysfunction is a complex
syndrome presenting in a variety of ways. Traditional
dental therapy is often limited to the fabrication of a
splint. This lecture will elaborate on the benefits of
Physiotherapy as an adjunct to treating TMD.
Key Points - Anatomical review of TMJ joint ligaments
and muscles, Causes of TMJ dysfunction,
physiotherapy interventions, research of evidencebased
physiotherapy practices, how to spot TMD
issues and open a dialogue with your patients.
9:50 - Food for Thought; Understanding our Relationship with Food
Hillary Deyne Bergounhon, Registered Dietitian
Hillary is a mom, big time food fan and Dietitian…
in that order. With over 10 years’ experience
working in primary care in the areas of health
promotion and nutrition, Hillary specializes in
utilizing the science of nutrition in disease
prevention and management. Hillary enjoy sharing
her patient centered-behavior
focused philosophy with colleges and students through her work as a
part time professor with the Laurentian school of nursing. Her love for
family, travel and cooking balance her professional life.
10:45 - How to Create Stillness Amongst the Chaos: A Guide to
Mindfulness at Work and at Home
Tessa Mousseau, Certified Yoga Instructor
Tessa is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Level 2 Reiki
Practitioner, Certified Women’s Self-Defense
Instructor and Female Empowerment Coach. She
has spent the last several years focusing her work
on how to create stillness in an all too often chaotic
world. She directs our attention back to the breath
and has created specialized programs for Female
Empowerment.
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