Introduction to ALF Concepts
Introduction to the Why Behind the Wires as well as the language used in the ALF Therapy community when discussing topcs of importance including autonomic nervous system regulation, proprioception, interoception, neuromodulation, nociception, the role of trauma and our role as an legal organization and community of providers.
ALF Therapy Appliance Design Overview
Instruction on the anatomy of the ALF family of appliances including an overview of the most commonly utilized designs, correct use of cuspid crescents and lower wavey wire designs.
ALF Principles
Basics of:
- sleep physiology
- neural circuits
- cranial nerve function
- fascial system influences
- primitive reflex system relevance on neurological and fascial system biases
- the impact of the teeth on the mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus on the physiology of the entire body
- how ALF Therapy plays an important role in overall health.
Where Nature Meets Nurture
A review of Dr. Nordstrom's recorded lectures on developmental milestones, the impact of proper signaling and the influence of interruptions in the craniofacial and neurodevelopmental complex.
TCR 101
Instruction on the basic understanding of the trigeminal cardiac reflex as a critical determining factor in ALF appliance design and treatment sequencing for patients undergoing ALF Therapy
Authentic ALF vs Quasi ALF
Design considersations that compare and contrast the differences between authentic ALF designs and those that may be in use, but are not recommended by The Synergy Academy or Dr. Nordstrom based on their lack of long-term success and/or compliance with authentic ALF design principles.