September 5th & 6th | 20269am-5pm
VIKA CURRUMBIN❋
Oral Restrictions
Advanced Practitioner Training
Date: September 5 & 6, 2026
Location: VIKA Currumbin
Time: 9am-5pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Facilitated by Katrina Sparke
Join us for a high-level, curated learning experience designed for healthcare professionals who want advanced understanding of oral restrictions - and their impact on breastfeeding, sleep, digestion, jaw growth, palate and speech development, gross motor milestones and so much more.
Our keynote speaker, Tamika Newman (IBCLC, EM, RN, OMT) is a leading expert on oral restrictions and will equip you with insights that will revolutionise your approach to practice.
Due to high demand for Tamika’s mentorship in Australia and internationally, this highly-anticipated weekend course is finally here.
Tamika Newman
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Endorsed Midwife & Registered Nurse
Orofacial MyologyTherapist
Secure your place today—spaces are limited, and the early bird rate won’t last long.
SALE ends 31st of May
Our other amazing speakers include:
Dr. Mona Board - Biological & Myofunctional Dentist
Dr. Mona is a holistic dentist and will explain the treatment of oral restrictions and the importance of early pre-orthodontic care for a life-long impact.
Melinda Booth - Osteopath
A a highly specialised paediatric and cranial osteopath, Melinda will explain the vital role of a bodyworker in the management of oral restrictions.
Claire Ryan -Speech Pathologist & Orofacial Myology Therapist
Claire will share her expertise around the impact of oral restrictions on oral and language development. Her valuable insights will help you understand why early intervention matters so much.
A transformative weekend
with beachfront views
“When any real progress is made, we unlearn and learn anew what we thought we knew before.” — Henry David Thoreau
Day One
Breastfeeding Principles - What we weren’t taught
Tamika will debunk common myths and explain functional breastfeeding principles from the lens of both an Orofacial Myology Therapist and Lactation Consultant.
Arrive & Register8:00am – 9:00am
Unlearning - for Advanced Understanding09:00am -12:00pm
Lunch12:00pm - 12:30pm
Functional Breastfeeding12:30pm - 2:30pm
Afternoon Tea2:30pm - 3:00pm
Advanced Breastfeeding Principles3:00pm - 5:00pm
Day Two
Oral Restrictions - The full impact
Tamika will build further on the foundation of breastfeeding principles discussed on Day 1 and will clarify and break down the confusion and complexities surrounding oral restrictions.
Our featured speakers will help you gain further understanding of the full impact of oral restrictions across childhood - and the importance of a holistic and collaborative approach
Tamika Newman - Oral Restrictions and their impact on Breastfeeding and Beyond9:00 – 11:00am
Tamika Newman - Introduction to Functional Assessments Tools and Techniques11:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch Break12:30 - 1:15pm
Melinda Booth - The Vital Role of Bodywork in Improving Outcomes1:15 - 2:15pm
Dr. Mona Board - Understanding the Release procedure and its full impact across the lifespan 2:30 - 3:30pm
Afternoon Tea3:30 - 4:00 pm
Claire Ryan - Functional impacts on oral and language development4:00 - 5:00 pm