AIFiMM Teachers

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Physiotherapist, Mézières Method Instructor, President of AIFiMM

Mr. Mauro Lastrico, physiotherapist, is a respected expert in the field of the Mézières Method. With extensive experience in the sector, he has dedicated his career to the study, application, and development of this therapeutic methodology. Thanks to his in-depth training and expertise acquired at the Centre Formation Mézières in Paris, Mr. Lastrico is recognized as a key reference in the field of physiotherapy. As an instructor, he shares his profound knowledge of the Mézières Method with students, providing high-quality education and preparing aspiring therapists to become competent and qualified professionals. Mr. Mauro Lastrico has made significant contributions to the development of the Mézières Method through various areas of activity. First, he has played a fundamental role in updating the theoretical content of the Mézières Method, adapting it on a solid scientific basis and fully respecting the parameters of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). Thanks to his expertise and continuous research, he ensures that students receive a high-level education based on scientifically validated and measurable knowledge. Furthermore, Mr. Lastrico has contributed to the rationalization of clinical reasoning within the context of the Mézières Method by providing students with the necessary theoretical and practical tools to effectively and competently face clinical challenges they may encounter in their professional practice. This targeted approach allows students to fully understand the complexities of patients’ problems and to develop focused and personalized therapeutic strategies to address them successfully. Thanks to his commitment and dedication, Mr. Lastrico significantly contributes to the training of highly qualified therapists and the advancement of clinical practice in the field of the Mézières Method. • Since 1984: Physiotherapist • 1988–1989: Mézières training at Centre Mézières under instructor Françoise Mézières • Since 1988: Freelance physiotherapist applying the Mézières Method • Since 1996: President of AIFiMM (Italian Association of Physiotherapists of the Mézières Method) • Since 1996: Physiotherapy trainer • Since 1997: AIFiMM instructor for Mézières Method training courses • Since 1997: Instructor for Mézières Method training courses at public and private institutions • Since 2006: Head of training for AIFiMM Mézières Method Education within ECM (Continuing Medical Education) • 2011–2020: Lecturer at the Master’s program in Clinical Posturology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pisa

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Physiotherapist, Mezieres Method Instructor

Dr. Laura Manni, physiotherapist, is a prominent figure in the teaching and development of the Mezieres Method. Her dedication and many years of experience in physiotherapy and rehabilitation make her a respected and authoritative instructor within the community of Mezieres Method experts. Her contribution to the development of the Mezieres Method is evident in several areas: 1. Teaching: Dr. Manni stands out for her ability to clearly and engagingly convey the fundamental principles of the Mezieres Method. Thanks to her practical experience and deep theoretical knowledge, she guides students through complex biomechanical and clinical concepts, making the training accessible and stimulating. 2. Clinical Approach: Her field experience has enabled her to develop a focused and personalized clinical approach in applying the Mezieres Method. Dr. Manni can accurately assess patient needs and design effective, tailored treatment plans to address their specific issues. 3. Scientific Updating: Dr. Manni is constantly committed to deepening her knowledge and staying up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. This dedication allows her to continually integrate new evidence and therapeutic approaches into her teaching and clinical practice, ensuring her students and patients receive the best and most current care available. In summary, Dr. Laura Manni is a valuable resource for the Mezieres Method professional community, contributing her experience, expertise, and passion to promote the spread and excellence of this important rehabilitative methodology. • Physiotherapist since 1980 • 1986-1988 Two-year training course in “Global Body Therapy – Mezieres-based proprioceptive foundation – neurovegetative approach” at Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches en Thérapie d’Approche Globale (CERTAG) • 1987-1988 Training course “Group animation in Proprioceptive Gymnastics” at Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches en Thérapie d’Approche Globale (CERTAG) • 1988-1989 Mezieres training at Centre Mézières with instructor Françoise Mézières • Since 1988 Freelance physiotherapist using the Mezieres Method • 1989-1996 Tutor for Rehabilitation Therapy students during internships at “La Sapienza” and “Tor Vergata” Universities in Rome • 1992 Founding member of the Mezieres Center in Rome • Since 2003 Instructor for AIFiMM training courses on the Mezieres Method • Since 2003 Instructor for Mezieres Method training courses at public and private institutions

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Physiotherapist, Osteopath

I am a Physiotherapist (registered with number 160 in the Lecce Physiotherapists’ Register) with subsequent training in Osteopathy (6-year Diploma in Osteopathy according to the standards of the Italian Osteopaths Register). I have hospital experience in neurological and orthopedic fields, both acute and subacute, as well as outpatient experience in postural and sports areas. In the field of teaching, I have experience instructing Applied Anatomy for holistic disciplines in training courses for yoga teachers and Thai massage practitioners.

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Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1980 from the University of Genoa. Specialized in Odontostomatology in 1983, earned a PhD in 1996 from the University of Siena, and obtained a Master’s degree in Posturology from La Sapienza University of Rome in 2005. International Teacher at IDRR since 2004 (www.idrr.org). Instructor in “Prosthetics and Biomechanics” in the Regional Professional Ligurian Course in Dental Technology (CEE) during 1982/83. Teacher at the Specialization School of Odontostomatology at the University of Genoa for “Dental and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Clinic 1” from 1983 to 1986. Adjunct Professor in the “Prosthetics” course within the Degree Program in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics during the academic years 1988/89/90/97/98. At the Dental Clinic of the University of Genoa, he directed a Prosthetics department from 1983 to 1986 and from 1990 to 1992, and a Gnathology department from 1994 to 1999. Instructor in the Posturology Master’s program at La Sapienza University of Rome in 2006, 2007, and 2008. From 2018 to 2022, Lecturer and Visiting Professor at the Dental Science Master, Universitat Jaume I, Castellon, Spain. Author and co-author of more than one hundred publications and 14 books, speaker at over two hundred national and international conferences, he practices privately in Genoa. Author of the book Simplified Treatment in Gnathology: The GLOBAL OCCLUSION Method. He collaborates with several colleagues in research in the fields of Prosthetics, Postural Gnathology, and Vision. In 1988, he devised an original system to be applied to a semi-individual articulator, inspired by Monson’s theories, for the individual definition of occlusal compensation curves. The system was further developed and realized in 1995 in collaboration with Girrbach-Artex, Pforzheim, Germany, a leading company in the articulator sector. In 1992, he developed a simple and highly immediate “postural platform” for differential diagnosis between Ascending, Descending, and Mixed Syndromes to be used in dental practice as part of the gnathological patient examination. Since 1992, he has been among the first to research the connections between occlusion and vision. He manages a scientific dissemination website in the gnathological area: www.gnatologia.it and is co-founder and president of the scientific association GLOBAL OCCLUSION Easy Learning (www.globalocclusion.com).