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Keynote Speaker to Northern Lights Alberta Teachers Convention – Cold Lake, Alberta, October 2004
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Keynote Speaker to Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Annual Convention – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 2004
- Keynote Speaker to Scottish Massage Therapists Organization Annual Convention, Edinburgh University, Scotland, March 2003
- Keynote Speaker to Irish Physical Therapists Group – Dublin, Ireland, March 2003
Current Memberships:
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Alberta Physical Therapy Association
- British Columbia Physiotherapy Association
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association – Private Practice Division
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapists – United Kingdom
- Ministry of Spiritual Peacemaking
Education (Professional)
- 1969 Diploma in Physical Therapy – Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
- Hospital Departmental Management Certification
- Functional Capacity Evaluation – ‘Key’ Method Certification
- Functional Capacity Evaluation – ‘Active’ Method Certification
- Carpal Tunnel Identification and Reduction Certification
- Pre-Employment (Post Offer) Screening Certification
- Muscle Energy Techniques Certification
- T.M.J. Assessment and Treatment Certification
- E1/V1 and E2/V2 mobilization Techniques (Registered)
- Upper Quadrant and Lower Quadrant Assessment and Mobilization Techniques (Registered)
- Cranial Osteopathy – (John F. Barnes) Certification
- Myofascial Release I – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Myofascial Release II – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Myofascial Unwinding – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Fascial – Pelvis Mofascial/Osseus Release – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Myofascial Rebounding – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Myofascial Skill Enhancement – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Myofascial Advanced Unwinding – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Myofascial Healing Seminar – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Myofascial Release III – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Subtle energy (Healing Touch)
- Therapy for the Therapist – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Cervico – Thoracic Release – (John F. Barnes Approach) Certification
- Faculty – American Back Society Symposium Florida 2001 assistant to John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Presentation (Faculty Listed)
- Psychosomatic Therapist Certification – (Herman Mueller Approach) Certification
- Body/Mind Analysis Practitioner – (Herman Mueller Approach) Certification
- Huna Kane – Hawaiian Healing Initiation Program – Certification
- Currently Studying Level 3 Huna and Neuro Linguistic Programming (ongoing)
- Kinesiology (ongoing)
- Ordained Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking Certification
Education (Personal):
- Multiple Religions Theological, Philosophical, and Esoteric Study and Integration
- Gnostic Beliefs Study and Integraion
- Studying Various indigenous Healing Ceremonies such as Sweat Lodges, Vision Quest, Lomi Lomi, Sacred Geometry, Meditation
- Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques for the High Performance Athlete
- Interpersonal Relations in the Work Place
- Standard First Aid Certification
- Train the Trainer (Advanced Public Speaking)
- National Coaching Certification (Levels 1,2, &3)
Sports Background:
1983 – 1988: Head Coach and Team Physiotherapist – University of Lethbridge Men’s’ Soccer Team (2 Provincial Championships)
1982 -1984: Head Coach and Team Physiotherapist – Lethbridge Royal (Tier 1 Soccer) – Premier League Championship & Provincial Championship
1975 – 1983: Head Coach and Team Physiotherapist – Lethbridge, Alberta – Various Rep Soccer Teams in the Youth and Men’s Programs – 5 Provincial Championships
Professional Experience:
January 2003 to present: Teaching stress reduction and injury prevention internationally, as well as Kinetic Chain Release and Postural Energetics ™ protocols. Integration of Body, Mind Spirit consultations and group facilitator.
July 1, 1998 to present: Owner – Ogden Physiotherapy
This fully C.A.R.F. accredited facility is situated on the perimeter of Calgary’s industrial estate which has a work force of 30,000 people. We provide full W.C.B., insurance and private payer services to the local population and an ever increasing number of clients referred nationally and internationally.
1998 -1999: Contracted rehab Consultant for Maritime Life Assurance Company
Duties included:
- Chart reviews and recommendation
- Job Site Analysis / Return to Work Programs
- Home Assessments
- Client Assessment / Treatment (clients were sent from throughout Alberta and B.C.)
- Case conferences
- Functional Capabilities Evaluations
- Ergonomic Assessments
C.V. Hugh Gilbert, P.T.
September 1995 – April 1998: Clinic Director / Co-Owner of Marlborough Physiotherapy Clinic
Duties Included:
- Daily running of department (12 personnel)
- Average daily clinic case load of 135 patients
- Carry full personal case load
- Develop industrial liaisons with our facility
- Monitor quality of care provided by our staff
- Prepare and update policy and procedures manual for therapists and front office staff
- Design and implememt educational postural awareness class to all W.C.B, and insurance patients
- Provide regular updates to clinic partners, prepare and implement business plans
- Marketing to industry, W.C.B. and insurance companies
June 1995 – September 1995: Locum Physiotherapist – Max Bell Sports Medicine, Calgary, Alberta
August 1994 – May 1995: Physiotherapist / Industrial Consultant – Physiotherapy West, Medicine Hat, AB
Duties included:
- To increase clinic case load. (By the time I ceased employment there, the case load had increased by 40% from prior to commencement.)
- Develop awareness of clinic owners and staff of the protocols / procedures required for establishing a Rehab Center. The clinic was consequently able to obtain the franchise as the “Active Rehab Group” provider for Medicine Hat.
- Responsible for the first Functional Capacity Evaluations to be authorized in Medicine Hat.
- I was further able to secure a contract with Alberta Energy Company to provide postural awareness seminars to their field crews, plus job site analysis with recommendations.
January 1992 – December 1993:
1) Owner / Founder – Redwood Industrial Health Care Systems, Inc. Lethbridge, AB
- Marketing to local industries
- Provide Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Pre-Employment screening
- Work Site Analysis
- Work Demands Analysis
- Carpal Tunnel Prevention Programs
- Train the Trainer (Supervisor Awareness)
- Quality controlled prevention programs
- Physical therapy assessment / treatment
2) Owner – Taber Physical Therapy, Taber, AB
- Private practice with average case load of 40 patients per day.
January 1996 – December 1991: Partner / Founder – Aquarius Physical Therapy Centers, Inc.
- The original clinic expanded to a chain of four clinics during the five years I was director.
January 1981 – January 1986: Director of Physiotherapy – Lethbridge Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB
Duties included:
- Directed staff of ten therapists and support staff to meet the needs of Emergency, Intensive care, Pediatric, Surgical, Medical, Obstetrics, and out patient units.
- Ongoing involvement in planning and costing for a new facility, while submitting and implementing current budgets. I maintained a case load throughout this period.
October 1975 – January 1981: Senior Therapist – Lethbridge Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB
Duties included:
- Acting as Assistant Director with a full case load of in and out patients.
May 1969 – October 1975: Staff Senior Therapist – Glasgow area, Scotland, U.K.
- Various hospitals throughout Glasgow
- Physiotherapist to several Junior Football (soccer) semi-professional teams in Western Scotland
General Overview of Hugh’s Background and Services
I have been asked by many to give a few words explaining the background to the different areas of my work. This is not my resume. [It is on my website]. This is more about who as opposed to what I am becoming.
Hugh Gilbert P.T. .. Philosopher; Physical Therapist; Author; Facilitated Healer; Ordained Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking; and Registered Independent Medical Consultant.
There are many people who now realize that true physical healing only occurs when mind; emotion and spirit are integrated into the process.
I believe that the true alchemy for anyone working to help others regain health is the ability to work from the perspective, comfort zone and belief system of each individual who asks our assistance.
Without this empathetic beginning, the chances of success are minimized, and, I believe the practitioner has failed in his or her prime directive of providing true understanding and respect for each individual.
Hopefully, the varied work I offer appeals to almost everyone on some level. My advice is to see which sounds interesting to you and [if any] investigate it further.
“ The Early Aging Work Force “ is a book which is the culmination of 35 years experience with work and sports injuries, and is written specifically for those who are practical and physical in their outlook and are therefore looking for practical, physical solutions for the potential multitude of unresolving and often misdiagnosed physical symptoms.
Ogden Physiotherapy; my clinic in Calgary; consistently reflects the ability of my staff to far exceed the Regional and Provincial [State] clinical percentages of successful rehabilitation of injured workers. I am still passionate about this type of work and never lose touch with it.
Treatment Intensives… many patients suffering from chronic pain have traveled to Calgary from across Canada and the U.S. for intensive treatment packages. These people are mostly those who have tried “everything” including renowned facilities such as the Mayo Clinic and are still in moderate to severe disability. By booking to see me for 3 hours per day for 5, 6 or even 10 days, marked, sustainable improvement in their conditions are the norm.
Autistic Children & their Parents … I seem to have been seeing more and more of these children as patients recently and, while some of the work is on a craniosacral level,
a lot of the interaction is purely energetic, as these wonderful kids are very gifted in this way. The proof of these communications is usually clearly shown in decreased agitation on an ongoing basis by the child. The parents of these children are usually dangerously fatigued with the constant alertness required in dealing with the kids. These parents usually also respond well to treatment of their physical, mental and emotional stresses, which, in turn helps the children to stay calm. I feel that these parents are NOT being given the help they often desperately need and am working on presenting a workshop “Building Bridges” to expose these issues and find ways to help the parents and children to better cope with their circumstances.
Some other workshops I offer are:
Kinetic Chain Release… a one day groundbreaking workshop to teach groups how to identify and rectify the apparent physical leg length difference; which is evident in most of the population; and eliminate many of its devastating effects on the human body. This course has now been recognized by many Professional organizations for Continuing Education Credits for their members.
Myofascial Release… a 2 day workshop, teaching anyone who feels drawn to attend, the basics of understanding, identifying and experiencing the release of debilitating fascial restrictions in the human body.
Postural Energetics…a one day workshop offering instruction in simple self awareness techniques which will quickly allow you to release physical, and, in some cases emotional blocks in your body. The increased flexibility you will gain effortlessly is easily sustainable in your daily life.
“Heal the Healer”…. Where do those charged with our care.. e.g. Nurses, Therapists, Physicians, Teachers, Caregivers and Healers go when THEY are” burning out”? This 2 day workshop is crafted to support and reenergize them and provides simple, sustainable techniques, allowing them to return to their chosen path with renewed strength and vision.
For those others who recognize that their physical problems may be a reflection of their mental / emotional / spiritual fatigue, I may also be able to offer assistance through a variety of tools. I have been very fortunate to be blessed with many mentors awakening my own awareness to the non physical / energetic environments
I have learned [the hard way] the importance of keeping myself “grounded” while going about my day; I have learned techniques such as Neuro Linguistic Programming; EMDR; Subtle Energy and Psychosomatic Therapy, which are wonderful and powerful tools, assisting individuals to cope with and eliminate their stressors. I have been privileged to watch as these tools and others are being implemented on an Indigenous level, resulting in the Healing of a Nation who are releasing their pain, anger and fear individually and collectively.
I have learned to deeply experience and value the energetic healing gifts of the land around us and now teach others how to access its energy simply and effectively.
The benefits of remembering and returning to my roots have also been a huge part of my recognition that such connection is vital to the human spirit.
Having experienced The Ancient tools of the Sweat lodge; the Vision quest and the Labyrinth I highly recommend them to anyone seeking resolution of ailments whether they are physical, mental, spiritual or emotional.
I have been a student of Hawaiian Huna for several years now, and firmly recommend that this is only taught by a true Hawaiian Kahuna. Huna is a lifetime of simply astoundingly powerful and wonderful learning and only those who have lived their lives with integrity in this manner should be deemed appropriate to teach it. My studies are simply part of my personal journey.
As an Ordained Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking however, my role is to uncover the Peace that exists in EVERY situation and I so love this work. By rediscovering and / or strengthening your connection with your Creator, (amazingly quickly and simply by the way!), peace and resolution without surrendering is easily attainable in any conflict, whether personal or otherwise.
My studies of the Ancient [now mostly classified as scientific based] ways of the Celts; Mystery Schools; Gnosticism etc has given me [and will anyone] a wealth of practical knowledge and understanding when dealing with people and in understanding myself.
Group Retreats.. “Gatherings” I do not like the word “retreat” as it implies going backwards and I don’t do that any more! Therefore I host “gatherings” instead.
These annual or semi annual 6 day events are held amid the spectacle and energy of Sedona, Arizona and the Big Island of Hawaii. My role here is NOT to provide active treatment as such. The participants are exposed to a variety of massively beautiful energies in the surrounding areas and, in our group sessions, are given the tools to allow themselves to access that energy and utilize it in their own life journeys. This deeply moving and many have said life changing event is never the same twice, as the energy and synergy of each group is always different and consistently amazes me how it unfolds.
Interfaith Day of World Peace … I have had the pleasure of leading these one day events, where people of different religious backgrounds and personal beliefs gather to recognize and respect their similarities and differences. They then join in the common goal of World Peace, by using profound techniques such as Hawaiian Ho’oponopono; experiencing the peacefulness of the Sacred Ancient Oils of Frankincense and Spikenard to awaken and balance our energy; and the awareness of the communal need for Sacred Heart, Holy Spirit recognition as the group feels appropriate. The goal is simple.
To create World Peace you have to BE at Peace within you first. There is no other way.
As the participants begin to recognize the Peace within themselves it is a simple shift to project that energy into their personal world.
For the Gatherings in Sedona and Interfaith Days I ask that, if you are interested, simply let us know which you are interested in, and when you would be available. As the interested numbers grow, the events then become easily organized and smoothly manifested.
For all enquiries for treatment or workshops please review my website at www.journeysend.ca or email me personally at yahugh@journeysend.ca or call toll free at 1 888 255 3639
Journey Well,
Hugh
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 888-255-3639, or Email info@journeysend.ca.
In Calgary, contact the Ogden Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center at 403-236-0106.
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