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OUR "WHY"
"Throughout my career, I've seen how impactful the right type of movement training can be - not just on mobility but on confidence, independence, and quality of life. I started Neurofit Academy because I can only teach so many courses in person, and I wanted both healthcare professionals and those at risk of falls to have access to this type of specialized practical training." — Naomi Casiro, Bsc. (Kin), MPT
Learn more about Naomi
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the office hours?
Office hourss are 1hr open zoom sessions with Naomi which happen twice a year and are open to any health care practitioner who has completed a paid course in the last 24 months. These sessions are not new teaching sessions they are Q&A sessions where you can come to discuss cases and ask questions around course related topics. These are for practitioners not patients.
Can I use this course for CEUs?
We are currently awaiting CEU accreditation confirmation for multiple states in the US. In most countries that require CEUs you can self submit using our course certificate. If you need more details for submission please contact us and we are happy to help provide them for you.
Who is this course best suited for?
This course is designed for health care professionals (PT, OT, RA, Kin, etc..) who work with older adult and neurological populations. Please remember each provider is responsible for following their governing body's guidelines on scope of practice.
Will I come away with practical knowledge or is this course all lecture?
This course is primarily practical! The lectures give you the baseline information you need to understand the practical components but it is not the majority of the course. In this course Naomi will guide you through the actual exercises and movements you need to teach these skills to your clients and you will see examples of a variety of clients learning these skills in real time.
Will this course be useful to me if I teach group classes?
Yes! We have examples throughout the course of these skills being taught in group environment. This course is also the prerequisite for our advanced mini course on group classes where you will receive specific information and knowledge on how to apply this to group classes, including premade classes, set up information, etc., as part of these classes, you also get access to our full online library of exercises, which can be used for either one-to-one or group class treatments.
How long will I have access to the course?
All courses have a 3 year access timeline after purchase.
Do you offer refunds on courses?
We hope you will find these courses very useful, however if you begin a course and don't feel it is the right fit please reach out and we will be happy to help. Courses that have reached 50% complettion or more are not eligible for refunds.
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Naomi Casiro is a physiotherapist and the owner of NeuroFit BC, a PD specific physiotherapy practice with locations in Vancouver, The Fraser Valley, and Victoria, BC. She has completed post graduate training in PWR!, ATTP, and both basic and advanced level training in the Bobath concept. Naomi is also the founder of NeuroFit Academy and the Functional Movement and Falls Training (FMF) treatment approach. She has spoken on the topic of PD and exercise/falls training at regional, national, and international conferences, on podcasts, and in educational forums. Naomi is also an adjunct professor at UBC in the physiotherapy department. Prior to becoming a
Founder - Neurofit BC, Neurofit Academy, Rise PD, FMF
Naomi Casiro, Bsc. (kin), MPT
phsyiotherapist, Naomi practiced as a Kinesiologist and personal trainer. This is where her
inspiration to help clients build healthy balanced lives through exercise began. Naomi strives to combine the worlds of exercise and rehab to give clients with neurological conditions a more holistic approach to health and recovery. She is passionate about helping people with Parkinson's fight back against the disease and helping older adults and those with PD/neuro conditions avoid injury from falls. Currently she treats clients 1:1 and in group classes along with her mentorship and educational roles. When not pursuing her passions in physiotherapy Naomi can be found spending time with her 3 little kids, swimming at the pool, or exploring movement through martial arts, weight lifting and calisthenics.