Beyond the Textbook Conference 2026: Cassandra Hope to Present on Glymphatics, Tissue Health, and Mental Wellness
We are thrilled to share that Toronto Lymphatic Academy co-founder, Cassandra Hope, has been invited to speak at the Beyond The Textbook Conference 2026, hosted by Restoration Mental Health Agency.
This two-day event takes place January 26, 2026, at The Hamilton Club in Hamilton, Ontario and will bring together thought leaders in mental health, healthcare, and integrative wellness.
Cassandra’s Lecture: Glymphatics, Lymphatic Drainage, and Mental Health Outcomes
Cassandra’s 45-minute lecture will go beyond the traditional gut–brain conversation to highlight a critical but often overlooked system: the glymphatic and lymphatic networks.
These systems play a central role in neurotransmitter balance, tissue health, waste clearance, and fluid balance. When compromised, they can contribute to systemic inflammation, stagnation, and dysregulation that directly impact mental health.
Cassandra will explore how practitioners can:
Support glymphatic and lymphatic drainage to restore healthy tissue environments, including the brain
Address physical barriers that may prevent mental health progress in therapy
Integrate manual therapy and tissue optimization strategies alongside traditional psychological approaches
Achieve more effective and lasting clinical outcomes for clients facing mental health challenges
This perspective opens new possibilities for collaboration between manual therapists, holistic health providers, and mental health clinicians.
Who Should Attend
The Beyond The Textbook Conference is designed for professionals seeking deeper, interdisciplinary approaches to care. Ideal attendees include:
Mental Health Professionals: Psychotherapists, social workers, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists
Medical & Healthcare Practitioners: Physicians, nurses, naturopathic doctors, allied health providers
Holistic & Integrative Practitioners: Nutritionists, health coaches, wellness consultants
Manual Therapists & Bodyworkers: Lymphatic specialists, massage therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors
Students & Emerging Practitioners looking to build a strong interdisciplinary foundation
Event Details
Date: January 26, 2026
Location: The Hamilton Club, Hamilton, ON
Ticket Options:
Early Bird: $720 + tax & fees (until October 25, 2025)
Student Ticket: $535 + tax & fees (until October 25, 2025)
Regular Ticket: $895 + tax & fees (after October 25, 2025)
Tickets include:
Full access to all conference sessions
Meals and snacks throughout the day
Gala Dinner on Monday evening
Group Sound Bath
Yoga session on Tuesday morning
Exclusive access to The Hamilton Club
Reserve Your Spot
Tickets are limited, and early bird rates are available only until October 25, 2025.
Register here to join Cassandra and other leading voices in exploring innovative, whole-body approaches to mental health care.