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26 May 2026 NTTC Clonmel 20 places only
Professional Masterclass

Introduction to the
PRIME Feeding Method

A hybrid one-day masterclass for clinicians working in infant feeding. Pre-recorded theory. Three live patient demonstrations. A signature clinical framework built from 15 years at the frontline of tongue tie treatment in Ireland.

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CPD certificate issued. Application for CERPs/CME pending. Lunch and Toolbox access included.

Masterclass fee
€495
VAT inclusive where applicable
What is included
Full day in-person masterclass at the NTTC
Six pre-recorded theory modules on the Toolbox
Three live patient demonstrations
PRIME Feeding Method clinical framework document
6 months Tongue Tie Toolbox access
Lunch and refreshments
CPD certificate on completion
Only 20 places available. Early registration recommended.
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15 years specialist clinical experience
1,000+ patients treated annually
International conference presenters
Three live patient demonstrations
CPD certificate issued
The clinical problem

The procedure is not the endpoint.

Tongue tie release removes a structural restriction. It does not automatically rehabilitate the compensatory feeding patterns that developed around that restriction.

Those patterns, in the baby's nervous system, posture, and suck swallow breathe coordination, need to be actively addressed. Without a structured rehabilitation framework, families leave the procedure appointment with a sheet of exercises, no rationale, and no way of knowing whether what they are doing at home is making any difference.

The PRIME Feeding Method is the framework that closes that gap. It is built on the principle that the preparation is the intervention and that the feed begins long before the baby latches.

Programme before you feed. The preparation is the intervention.

Core principle, The PRIME Feeding Method

The PRIME Feeding Method

Five stages, one sequence

P
Parent regulation
The caregiver's autonomic nervous system state is the first clinical variable. Co-regulation is a prerequisite, not an afterthought.
R
Readiness
The infant must be neurologically safe, settled, and receptive before any feeding work begins.
I
Isoalign
Postural symmetry and midline orientation, achieved through unwinding of fascial and myofascial tension patterns that compromise feeding mechanics.
M
Motor patterning
Suck swallow breathe coordination training using the ACE Tools: PACE, FACE, and RACE, three instruments, one goal.
E
Embody
The trained pattern transitions from effortful practice to embodied, subcortical function in a supported, enjoyable, functional feed.
How the masterclass works

A hybrid format built for clinicians

The masterclass is structured in two components. The theoretical foundation is delivered through pre-recorded modules on the Tongue Tie Toolbox, completed before the live day. The in-person day is reserved entirely for what can only happen in person: live clinical observation and supervised hands-on practice.

Before the day

Pre-recorded theory modules

Seven online modules delivered through the Tongue Tie Toolbox. Approximately three and a half hours total. Must be completed before attending the live day.

1
The PRIME Feeding Method: foundations
approx. 30 min
2
P: Parent regulation
approx. 20 min — Co-regulation as a clinical prerequisite. The caregiver autonomic state as the first clinical variable. Practical application of parent regulation before every feed.
3
R: Readiness
approx. 15 min — The neurological availability window for motor learning. What to do when a baby is not yet ready. Readiness across the three clinical scenarios.
4
I: Isoalign
approx. 35 min
5
M: Motor patterning and the ACE Tools
approx. 35 min
6
E: Embody motor learning
approx. 25 min
7
Parent communication and education
approx. 25 min
Required: All seven modules must be completed before the masterclass day. Toolbox access is provided on registration, with all modules available by 18 May 2026.
On the day — 26 May 2026

Three live patient demonstrations

No didactic lecture content on the day. Theory has been covered in the pre-recorded modules. Every session is spent observing live clinical application and practising with direct supervision from Kate and Justin.

1
10:00 — 11:50
Initial assessment and prehabilitation
50 min Evaluation and prehabilitation
20 min Medical evaluation
20 min Body and suck preparatory work
20 min Q and A
2
12:45 — 14:25
Frenectomy day
20 min Surgery with Dr. Justin Roche
40 min Post-procedure feeding support
20 min Baby Led Diamond care
20 min Q and A
3
14:40 — 16:20
Post-operative feeding follow-up
40 min Post-operative feeding session
20 min Bodywork and diamond care review
20 min Q and A
Learning outcomes

By the end of this masterclass you will

  • Understand all five stages of the PRIME Feeding Method in clinical practice
  • Be familiar with co-regulation as a clinical prerequisite to feeding work
  • Have an awareness of how to achieve readiness for a feed
  • Have an overview of the ACE Tools, PACE, FACE, and RACE, with a rationale for which tool to choose
  • Introduce the concept of Isoalign as it applies to infants across the three clinical scenarios
  • Gain insight into the rationale of embodied motor learning as it applies to infant suck swallow breathe coordination
  • Learn how to build a framework to empower parents to integrate PRIME into their daily routine
  • Observe live clinical application of PRIME across initial assessment and prehabilitation, frenectomy day, and post-operative feeding follow-up
Who should attend

Built for clinicians working in infant feeding

This masterclass is suitable for any regulated clinician who works with infants with feeding difficulties and wants a structured, evidence-informed framework they can implement immediately.

  • Lactation consultants
  • Physiotherapists and occupational therapists with a paediatric or feeding caseload
  • Speech and language therapists working in infant feeding
  • Paediatric nurses and midwives working in neonatal or community feeding support
  • Any clinician who regularly sees infants with feeding difficulties and wants a structured framework for helping families
  • Clinicians who already refer to the NTTC and want to understand the PRIME methodology
CPD and accreditation

Recognition and ongoing pathway

  • CPD certificate issued, applicable to CORU, ISCP, and IBLCE continuing education requirements
  • Application for CERPs/CME pending: check tonguetietoolbox.com for current status
  • Completion of this masterclass is the prerequisite for the PRIME Feeding Method practitioner intensive
  • Attendees join the PRIME practitioner network with access to ongoing case discussion and CPD updates
  • Tongue Tie Toolbox professional membership discount available to all masterclass graduates
Your presenters

Kate and Justin Roche

Co-founders of the National Tongue Tie Centre, the only dedicated multidisciplinary tongue tie centre in Ireland, treating over 1,000 patients annually.

KR
Kate Roche
BSc (Physiotherapy), MISCP, MCSP, IBCLC, Feeding Therapist
Clinical Director and Co-Founder of the NTTC. Chartered Physiotherapist, IBCLC, and Paediatric Feeding Therapist with over 15 years of specialist tongue tie clinical experience. Developer of the PRIME Feeding Method and the ACE Tools. International presenter including Tongue Time 2026 Congress in St. Gallen and ASTOT Bali 2026.
JR
Dr. Justin Roche
MB ChB, FRCPCH, FRCPI, IBCLC, Consultant Paediatrician
Medical Director and Co-Founder of the NTTC. The only Consultant Paediatrician IBCLC working in this field in Ireland. Performs CO2 laser frenuloplasty with conscious sedation, the only such service in Ireland for infants aged 12 weeks to 6 months. Former ICAP board member and Breathe Ambassador since 2019.
Practical information

What to expect on the day

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Venue

National Tongue Tie Centre, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Full address provided on registration. Convenient to M8 motorway. Parking available on site.

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Date and time

Monday 26 May 2026. Registration from 08:30. Masterclass day runs 09:00 to 17:00. Maximum 20 attendees.

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What to bring

Comfortable clothing recommended. All course materials provided on the day. Lunch and refreshments included.

Questions

Frequently asked

Yes. All seven pre-recorded theory modules on the Tongue Tie Toolbox must be completed before the masterclass day. Toolbox access is provided immediately on registration so you can begin straight away. The in-person day assumes this theoretical foundation is in place and is structured entirely around clinical observation and supervised practice.
The masterclass is designed for clinicians who already work with infants and have a foundational understanding of infant feeding. It is not an introductory course in lactation or infant feeding. Attendees from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, IBCLC, and paediatric nursing backgrounds will all find the content relevant and clinically applicable.
A CPD certificate is issued on completion of both the pre-recorded modules and the in-person masterclass day. The certificate is applicable to CORU, ISCP, and IBLCE continuing education requirements. Application for CERPs/CME is currently pending: please check tonguetietoolbox.com for the most current accreditation status.
A maximum of 20 places are available for this masterclass. This is a deliberate decision to ensure every attendee has full observation access to the live demonstrations and personal supervision time during hands-on practice sessions. Early registration is strongly recommended.
Cancellations made more than 21 days before the masterclass date receive a full refund. Cancellations within 21 days are non-refundable but your place may be transferred to a colleague. In the event of cancellation by the NTTC, a full refund will be issued.
Yes. Completion of the Introduction to the PRIME Feeding Method masterclass is the prerequisite for the PRIME Feeding Method practitioner intensive, which forms the basis of the Australia 2027 tour programme. Graduates of this masterclass will receive priority access and early notification for the practitioner intensive dates.
Reserve your place

Introduction to the PRIME Feeding Method

26 May 2026, National Tongue Tie Centre, Clonmel. Maximum 20 places. Early registration strongly recommended.

Masterclass fee
€495
VAT inclusive where applicable
  • Full day in-person masterclass at the NTTC, Clonmel
  • Seven pre-recorded theory modules on the Tongue Tie Toolbox
  • Three live patient demonstrations across the full clinical pathway
  • PRIME Feeding Method clinical framework document
  • Six months Tongue Tie Toolbox access
  • Lunch and refreshments on the day
  • CPD certificate on completion
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Introduction to the PRIME Feeding Method — 26 May 2026, Clonmel. 20 places only.
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