Facial Rehabilitation

Physical, occupational, and speech therapists can be instrumental in facilitating recovery for patients with facial nerve deficits, however, the training in this highly specialized field is variable and inconsistent. Let us help you find evidence based approaches and understand the pathway to competency in facial rehabilitation.

Facial Therapy Specialists International

FTSI is a non profit organization with a mission of ensuring that patients with facial palsy have access to high quality care. This organization provides educational support and resources for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists.

FTSI is managing the education of facial therapists with the goal of creating standards of education and helping patients connect with specialty trained therapists.

Membership:

£28 GBP annually
discount on education
members only downloads
access to closed Facebook discussion page

FTSI Website

Introduction to Facial Rehabilitation

Recorded webinar

This 2 hour recorded webinar contains an overview of facial anatomy and physiology, phases of facial nerve healing, and an overview of evidence based management strategies for each phase. This is a great place to start for an introduction to facial therapy. Downloadable "Guide to Facial Palsy" included with the cost of the webinar.

Course Host: Advanced Neurotherapy Education

Course Speaker: Sara MacDowell

Facial Therapy Specialists Online Foundation Course

This 9 hour online self paced course is a required course prior to more advanced training such as the practical hands on course or direct mentorship. This course provides an outstanding foundation from which to become a facial therapy specialist.

Course Host: Facial Therapy Specialists International

Course Speaker: Catriona Neville

Neuromuscular Retraining Practical Course

Once the didactic material is completed, it is recommended to participate in the hands on FNMR course. This 3 day intensive course is unparalleled in the amount of learning. Each participant will have the opportunity to work one on one with an an actual patient, getting real-time feedback from course instructors. Click here to access the inquiry form to join the wait list.

Course Instructors: Jodi Janczewski and Sara MacDowell

(course developed by Jackie Diels and Susan Rankin)

FTSI Webinar Series

Access recorded and future live webinars hosted by FTSI. These cover specialized topics and challenging cases presented by highly specialized facial therapists.

Mentorship

Mentorship opportunities are currently being developed. Stay tuned!