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Childhood Food Allergies
The treatment of food allergies in children with acupuncture
with Rebecca Avern
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Food allergies are on the rise in children in the West. Acupuncture can be used to effectively lessen a child's reaction to an allergen and, in some cases, prevent it altogether. From the Chinese medicine perspective, the problem lies not with the food but with an underlying imbalance in the child's qi. Correcting this imbalance is the key to successful treatment. This course will guide you as to how to identify and treat the most common imbalances found.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to effectively treat food allergies in children with acupuncture
- Learn how to diagnose the Chinese medicine imbalances involved in paediatric food allergies
- Understand the causes of food allergies in children
Your Teacher
Rebecca Avern
Rebecca Avern is a senior lecturer, clinical supervisor and teaching clinic director at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, UK. In 2012, she founded an acupuncture centre for the treatment of children in Oxford – the Panda Clinic - and her clinical work is now entirely with children. She teaches paediatrics online and at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
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Acupuncture for Treating the Hidden Roots of Disease - Course 3
Constitutions as foundations of Belief mechanisms
with Hamid Montakab
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The human basic “Constitution” is transmitted by the parental essences (Jing). In the pre-natal stage, the constitution will influence the preferential development of specific organ systems, thus defining the physiology and the morphology of the person. Additionally, the constitution (Jing & Zong Qi) will predispose the development of a specific "Temperament". Together with post-natal conditioning and personal life experiences the constitution and the temperament are responsible for the formation of individual belief systems and the psycho-emotional expressions of a person.
The basic belief mechanisms and habitual mind-sets will further define how the outer world is perceived and will influence the physiology as well as the pathology of a person.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to identify the constitution by analyzing: body shape; face; hands; appearance, psychological patterns & beliefs. Disharmony patterns of the Fire, Water and Wood constitutions. How to apply specific acupuncture strategies for harmonizing them.
- Learn to identify the constitution by analyzing: body shape; face; hands; appearance, psychological patterns & beliefs. Disharmony patterns of the Earth and Metal constitutions. How to apply specific acupuncture strategies for harmonizing them.
- Clinical application and case studies
- Understanding the components of the Belief systems. Inherited energies: Jing, Zong & Ming. Influence of the 5 constitutions on anatomy, morphology, Zang-fu, primary & sinew channels. Constitutional combinations. Psychological impact of the 8 Extra.
Your Teacher
Hamid Montakab
Hamid Montakab graduated from the Medical School of Paris, completed an education in acupuncture in France and in China. He practiced in the US and later founded the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts in Switzerland and was co-founder and president of the Swiss Professional Organization for TCM.
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Shen Series - Course 4
Shen Disorders and TCM Patterns: Pathological Processes, Manifestations, and Treatment
with Elisa Rossi
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Some patients speak directly of anxiety, depression, agitation, expressing an emotional and mental discomfort, others describe this “feeling unwell” through physical sensations such as pain, oppression, swelling, knots. In all cases it is clear that a “shen” side permeates our everyday practice.
Acupuncture has attracted many of us precisely because it is a medicine which considers the person as a whole, and it seems to produce substantial effects even on the most subtle aspects.
“All acupuncture methods must find their root in the shen”. This is the opening of the Zhenjiu jiayijing, the first Chinese text dedicated specifically to acupuncture, the same words of the first sentence of chapter 8 of the Lingshu. We are all well aware of the importance of psychic/emotional aspects in the disorders told by patients and this entanglement of somatic and mental/emotional signs may result into confusion and make diagnosis difficult.
Some tools may be of help in the daily work with these delicate and complex patients. Diagnosis is outlined in a clear frame, with main patterns, their roots, manifestations and possible directions in which the pathology may evolve. Treatment guidelines are designed in the shape of small point combinations, used as flexible modules.
Clinical cases are discussed for each pattern, with their doubts and failures, so to connect to real experience.
Learning Objectives
- Reflect on clinical cases
- Design a treatment
- Recognize sign and symptoms
- Outline a diagnosis, identify the main patterns, their roots and possible pathological evolutions
Your Teacher
Elisa Rossi
Elisa Rossi PhD, MD, is a Psychiatrist, Acupuncturist, and Licensed Psychotherapist. In 1994 Elisa co-founded the School of TCM “MediCina” and from 2006 she is member of Milan Medical Board for Non-Conventional Medicine. Elisa has written numerous books and has lectured extensively around the world.
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Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) Webinar Program - Module I: The Spinal Column - Course 3
Motor Point Needle Protocols for Vertebral and Sacral Fixations
with Matt Callison
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Overview
Motor entry point locations and needle protocols will be shown for the muscles associated with vertebral and sacral fixations. The Psoas, Gluteus Maximus, Popliteus, Middle Deltoid, Lower Trapezius, Splenius Capitis, Semispinalis Capitis and Splenius Cervicis will be presented. In addition, supportive muscles for vertebral and sacral fixations will be presented such as the transversospinalis group located at the Huatuojiaji point, the suboccipital muscles, the longissimus thoracis (inner UB channel), iliocostalis thoracis (outer UB channel) and the levator scapula. The practitioner will see many motor entry points in human muscle tissue from AcuSport Education's cadaver dissections. Observing the motor nerve entrance into the muscle can help the practitioner enhance their skills and appreciation of needle depth.
Learning Objectives
- The practitioner will learn current research on motor point locations.
- The practitioner will learn appropriate needle depth for the muscle motor points.
- The practitioner will observe many muscle motor points for vertrebral and sacral fixations.
Your Teacher
Matt Callison
Matt Callison is a renowned instructor and published author of the Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians Chart and quintessential texts such as the Motor Point Index (MPI) Reference Guide and Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has over 27 years of experience in sports medicine and acupuncture.
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Japanese Meridian Acupuncture Therapy - Course 1
An overview of Japanese Meridian Therapies
with Cameron Bishop
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This fun and informative class introduces you to the world of Japanese Meridian Therapy Acupuncture including the intuitive needling for the adjustment of the Qi and blood. Japanese Acupuncturist have a unique perspective on the Five Phases for needling, and diagnosis. Abdominal acupuncture needling and abdominal diagnosis, Five Phase comparative pulse taking, posture, advanced needling protocols, insertion and non-insertion needling, and immediate feedback systems will be discussed.
Learning Objectives
- Be able to understand Japanese approaches to needling.
- Understand how to use the Five Phases for diagnosis, point selection and treatment.
- Learn about the unique history of Japanese acupuncture.
- Learn how to recognize deficient and excess locations and how they relate to overall treatment and diagnosis.
Your Teacher
Cameron Bishop
Dr Cameron Bishop lived, worked and studied in Japan for four years. He specializes in Japanese Meridian therapy, Women's Health and Pain Management. He has been practicing over 25 years in South Florida. He has extensive teaching and clinical experience.
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Acupuncture for Treating the Hidden Roots of Disease - Course 2
Emotions and Instincts in Chinese Medicine
with Hamid Montakab
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The role of emotions, as internal causes of disease, have been well known in the Chinese medical practice. Emotions having evolved from primary instincts, are human responses to the outer world, and depend primarily on individual mind-sets. The outer world is perceived through the lens of the Shen ≈ Psyche and processed by the Luo ≈ Connecting vessels. Understanding the energetic impact of the emotions is essential in the treatment management. The treatment of psycho-emotional patterns is part of treating the “Hidden Roots of Disease”.
Learning Objectives
- Treatment strategies for emotional release. Harmonizing the Zang-Fu. Releasing the Back Zhi points and the Luo vessels. Harmonizing the Temperaments and the Shen; Dealing with moods, emotions & temperaments. Eight Extraordinary vessels and emotions.
- Understanding the energetic effects, disharmony patterns, diagnosis & treatment strategies for Joy, Worry, Anxiety; Sadness; Oppression; Fear; Shock; Romantic love, Desire, Passion, Jealousy; Hatred; Guilt & Shame. Personality disorders and the Luo.
- To understand the function of emotions and basic instincts, realation to the Zang-fu; the Will to live. Emotions and Belief mechanisms. Processing the outer world and the Luo. Mood, emotion, temperament. Concept of the 5 Emotions and 7 Passions.
Your Teacher
Hamid Montakab
Hamid Montakab graduated from the Medical School of Paris, completed an education in acupuncture in France and in China. He practiced in the US and later founded the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts in Switzerland and was co-founder and president of the Swiss Professional Organization for TCM.
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Treating Children, Level 2: Chronic and Complex Conditions - Course 2
Module 5: Insomnia and Bed Wetting (Enuresis)
with Julian Scott
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This module is part of series and covers two important topics: insomnia and enuresis (bed wetting). Insomnia in babies and children is very common and Acupuncturists are frequently asked to help. Parents kept awake by their children are often desperate to try anything, as they themselves are exhausted. Nocturnal Enuresis is described as involuntary and repeated passage of urine during sleep. It is very common in young children. The age when it is considered to be a real problem depends on the child and the parents, usually when the child starts to spend time away from home staying with friends when it is then an embarrassment. With virtually no western medical cure, acupuncture is an effective solution.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to effectively treat childhood insomnia while coaching parents with the best strategies.
- Understand the underlying causes of insomnia in babies and children.
- Learn how important the family dynamic and home environment is and the effects on bed wetting and insomnia.
- Understand nocturnal enuresis from a TCM perspective and how best to manage it.
Your Teacher
Julian Scott
Dr Julian Scott is the world's most eminent Paediatric Acupuncture Specialist with 40 years experience treating babes and children with acupuncture, dietary advice and western herbs. He is author of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children, Natural Medicine for Children and Natural Medicine for Women, and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Eyes.
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Instant Pain Relief with Akabane Needles in Auriculotherapy
with Fernanda Mara dos Santos
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Please Note: This course is presented in Portuguese and translated into English simultaneously.
This course was presented at 52nd Rothenburg Kongress of Traditional Chinese Medicine and brought a spectacular way to treat your patients with auriculotherapy. The main points were presented to give the professionals the capacity to locate the best point to do the treatment and to use the akabane needles with total security.
We also offer the course's slides for the memorization of the points and to remember how needles should be applied. With no doubt, this is one of the best ways to treat the patient in auriculotherapy and gives the therapist a new tool to work with success. Another attraction is the speed with which the results are shown. These needles are inexpensive, the procedure is easy, and side effects are minimal.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what Auriculotherapy is and its types kinds of stimuli.
- Learn how to use akabane (Hainishin) needles.
- Learn the main ear acupoints for akabane's protocol.
- Learn how to improve pain and movement amplitude using ear acupoints with akabane needles.
Your Teacher
Fernanda Mara dos Santos
Physiotherapist since 2002 with specialization in acupuncture, exercise physiology and global posture reeducation. Traditional Chinese Medicine professor at several schools in Brazil and coordinator of the post-graduate course in acupuncture at Instituto Educacional Veronesi (IEDUV). Also acts as a national and international speaker.
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Wei-defensive Qi: Modern Use Learned from the Shang Han Lun and Wen Bing
with Hui Zhang
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Wei Qi or defensive Qi runs around the blood vessel and Ying Qi or construction Qi inside the blood vessel. Wei protects the body from external pathogens, which functions like the immune system. Moreover, Wei is tightly related to the nervous system, which regulates temperature, sweating, circadian rhythm. Ying refers to blood and other Yin substances which nourish the whole body. In Shang Han Lun, a Taiyang exterior condition is regarded as Wei. Wei to treat a Wei disease. In Wen Bing (Warm Diseases), a Wei level condition refers to the early stage of fever due to warm pathogens e.g. coronavirus. The manifestation is various in wind-heat, damp heat, dryness, and wind-cold. What are the similarity and differences of Wei in the two systems? How can we use herbal medicine and acupuncture in practice to treat Wei disorders?
In this seminar, my course will cover the following topics
1. Deep explanation of Wei, form classics and meridians theory
2. Herbal medicine treatment, Ma Huang Tang and its modification
3. Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment
4. Wei, immunity, and coronavirus: prevention and sequalae treatment
5. Wei and nervous system disorders, psychological diseases
Learning Objectives
- Understand Wei Qi in other disorders e.g. peripheral neuropathy, spine injury, low immunity, stroke sequelae etc.
- Understand Wei Qi in immunity and (long) Covid-19
- Understand Wei Qi in nervous and psychological disorders
- Understand Wei Qi in classics and meridians theory
- Learn how to use herbal medicine and acupuncture to treat Wei disorders
Your Teacher
Hui Zhang
Hui Zhang, Ph.D., is a Chinese Medicine Doctor, Educator, and Researcher. Having trained at the Chengdu University of TCM in China, he works in Denmark. Hui lectures regularly in Denmark, Germany, Austria, and China.
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Master Tung’s Acupuncture (MTA) for Lung and Large Intestine Disorders
Mechanism and Top 10 MTA Points
with Hui Zhang
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Master Tung’s Acupuncture (MTA) is not only effective to treat pain but also internal disorders of organs. The five phases and Zangfu organs play the most important role in understanding the indications of MTA points. For instance, Si Ma, Ling Gu, and Da Bai belong to the category of the lungs. How to understand the philosophy of this categorizing? Li Ting’s thoughts on “Extraordinary Connections between Zang and Fu Organs”, published in 1575 can well explain this.
In this course, the following topics will be covered
1. Review on the physiology and pathology of the lungs and large intestine in TCM
2. Background of MTA points, esp. philosophy for their indications.
3. Selected 10 MTA points for the lungs and large intestine, e.g. Ling Gu, Da Bai, Si Ma,
4. MTA needling methods
5. MTA treatments for bronchitis, asthma, cough, flu, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the underlying mechanism of MTA points
- Combination of MTA points to treat common lung and large intestine disorders
- Locations and indications of 10 MTA points
Your Teacher
Hui Zhang
Hui Zhang, Ph.D., is a Chinese Medicine Doctor, Educator, and Researcher. Having trained at the Chengdu University of TCM in China, he works in Denmark. Hui lectures regularly in Denmark, Germany, Austria, and China.
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Treating Children, Level 2: Chronic and Complex Conditions - Course 1
Module 4: Lingering Pathogenic Factors, Chronic Cough and Cranial Compression
with Julian Scott
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This module is part of a series that provides you with the essential tools to expand your acupuncture practice to include treating babies and children. This module covers "Lingering Pathogenic Factors" – an event which includes ‘infection’ by a virus or bacterium, and also includes immunisation. An infection which might keep an adult in bed with a fever for a few days can cause lasting damage to a child. The three common patterns will be taught: Spleen Qi Xu, Retention of Phlegm, Retention of very thick phlegm. This module also includes chronic cough and asthma which are the most commonly seen complaints in a children's clinic. And although not as common, the effects of cranial compression will also be taught in this module.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the effects of cranial compression and when to refer.
- Gain an insight into how to treat chronic cough and asthma
- Understand what are "Lingering Pathogenic Factors" and the longer term effects on a child's health and development.
- Learn about the three common patterns of LPF: Spleen Qi Xu, Retention of Phlegm, Retention of very thick phlegm.
Your Teacher
Julian Scott
Dr Julian Scott is the world's most eminent Paediatric Acupuncture Specialist with 40 years experience treating babes and children with acupuncture, dietary advice and western herbs. He is author of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children, Natural Medicine for Children and Natural Medicine for Women, and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Eyes.
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Moxa in Motion with Ontake Warm Bamboo
Rhythmic Moxibustion Methods from Japan
with Oran Kivity
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Moxibustion is ancient. Even more ancient than needling. In modern acupuncture, however, it is often considered too time-consuming, too risky or too difficult to master. And yet the classics say: for chronic conditions, moxa has no equal.
Coming to the rescue of time-poor, risk-averse, present-day acupuncturists is the Ontake Method from Japan. This innovative approach uses a piece of bamboo filled with burning moxa wool to roll, tap and press on the meridians using a metronome programmed to each meridian's frequency. The rhythmic application of heat, frequency and pressure triggers rapid shifts in your patients' body condition and mood but this method generates only a little smoke.
In this course, you will learn:
(1) Dr Manaka's meridian frequencies and how to apply them
(2) Protocols for symptom relief
(3) Protocols for whole-body regulation
(4) The integration of Dr Tan's holographic models with Ontake for the rapid relief of pain
Presented by Oran Kivity and compered by Michael Max from the Qiological podcast, the format is varied and dynamic, with lectures, PowerPoints, group Q&A sessions and teaching videos. Each lesson is linked to a section in a fifty-page workbook packed with learner-centred quizzes and exercises. Engagingly filmed, produced and edited to hold the attention of distance learners, Moxa in Motion presents a step-by-step guide to utilizing the Ontake Method that will leave you confident in your new skills and more effective in your practice.
Learning Objectives
- Load, light and extinguish moxa in the bamboo safely, list actions and contraindications for Ontake, compare protocols for clinic hygiene.
- Discuss the Japanese concept of skin luster to differentiate deficiency/ excess and how to supplement and drain these reactions with protocols such as standing, rocking, rolling, tapping, pressing, knocking, leaning, vibrating, bouncing and rubbing.
- Draw the tapping protocols for Bamboo Max and Bamboo Mini (to strengthen the body’s healing responses at the root level) on a blank diagram, list routines for branch treatments and point to reflex areas on self using Dr Tan's mappings
- Describe Japanese acupuncture concepts of dosage, identify sensitive patients and remedy overtreatment using Ontake
- Describe Dr Manaka’s Meridian Frequencies, Wooden Needle and Hammer, tapping zones and three areas of application for Ontake for treating the root, branch and for pain relief
Your Teacher
Oran Kivity
British acupuncturist Oran Kivity trained in Europe, China, and Japan. In practice since 1987, he has ignited interest in the Ontake Method, a rhythmic moxibustion method from Japan.
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Calming the Emerging Mind
The Treatment of Teenage Anxiety and Depression with Acupuncture and Non-Needle Techniques
with Rebecca Avern
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This course uses real life case histories to illustrate how to go about supporting young people who are struggling with their moods and emotions in a wide variety of ways. Through the case histories, you will learn:
(1) The nature of adolescence from a Chinese medicine perspective,
(2) Causes of adolescent anxiety and depression,
(3) The practicalities of working with teenagers in the clinic,
(4) Diagnosing teenage anxiety and depression from a 5 Element and Organ/Pathogen perspective,
(5) Acupuncture and non-needle methods for the successful treatment of adolescent anxiety and depression.
You will come away with the confidence to immediately start treating teenagers suffering from anxiety and depression, and to do so effectively. You will learn how to diagnose, manage and treat teenagers, whether or not they tolerate needles.
Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the the best way to approach treatment of the shen in teenagers
- Learn to diagnose the Organ/Pathogen and 5 Element imbalances in anxious or depressed teens
- Learn how to approach treatment of anxious and/or depressed teens
- Learn how to use both acupuncture and non-needle methods to treat adolescents who are anxious or depressed
Your Teacher
Rebecca Avern
Rebecca Avern is a senior lecturer, clinical supervisor and teaching clinic director at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, UK. In 2012, she founded an acupuncture centre for the treatment of children in Oxford – the Panda Clinic - and her clinical work is now entirely with children. She teaches paediatrics online and at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
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Acupuncture for Treating the Hidden Roots of Disease - Course 1
Psyche and the Body in Chinese Medicine
with Hamid Montakab
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The effects of the Mind over the Body have been clearly emphasized in Classical Chinese Medicine for at least 10 centuries. Mind-sets and mental attitudes influence the human responses to the outer world, manifesting as emotions and classified as the inner causes of disease. Understanding the structure of the conscious and subconscious parts of the psyche and unravelling the psychological mechanisms of “Belief systems” and helping to change these in a regular TCM setting is to treat the “Hidden Roots of Disease”.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the subconscious and the concept of Gui≈ghost in Chinese medicine.
- Learn the structure of the Psyche in Chinese medicine and its parallels with Western psychology.
- Understand the concept of physical and psychological health. The relation between the mind and the body.
- Learn how to apply acupuncture protocols for the treatment of the psyche, with clinical examples.
- Learn the workings of the mind and the functions and disturbances of Shen, Hun, Yi, Po & Zhi and Acupuncture treatment strategies.
Your Teacher
Hamid Montakab
Hamid Montakab graduated from the Medical School of Paris, completed an education in acupuncture in France and in China. He practiced in the US and later founded the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts in Switzerland and was co-founder and president of the Swiss Professional Organization for TCM.
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Practical Japanese Moxa for Your Clinic
Pragmatic Protocols for Clinical Success
with Cameron Bishop
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"Practical Japanese Moxa for Your Clinic" teaches many aspects of Moxa. The history, the types, and the many specifics to treat the root and symptoms. This includes Needle and Moxa (Kyutoshin), Thread Moxa (O'Kyu), Cone Moxa (Chinetsukyu), Pole Moxa, and Ibuki Moxa (stick on). The use, how to make, how to do, safety, points, conditions for various conditions will give the student ample information on the utilization of moxa for pain, fertility, constitution, abdomen, and Shen. Specific examples for the treatment of headache, low back pain, neck pain, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, foot pain, knees, spine, Morton's neuroma, hip bursitis, facial conditions, constitution, energy, immune system, and more.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn how to make a cone moxa, thread moxa, and moxa on the head of the needle.
- Students will become familiar with the history of moxa, the safety of moxa in the home and clinic.
- Be able to describe the different types of moxa types and their uses.
- Students will learn how to make a make point selection for various conditions.
Your Teacher
Cameron Bishop
Dr Cameron Bishop lived, worked and studied in Japan for four years. He specializes in Japanese Meridian therapy, Women's Health and Pain Management. He has been practicing over 25 years in South Florida. He has extensive teaching and clinical experience.
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Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) Webinar Program - Module IV: Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Extremity - Course 2
Motor Point Needle Protocols for Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Extremity Muscles
with Matt Callison
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Overview
Motor entry point locations and needle protocols for over 50 muscles of the neck, shoulder and upper extremity. In addition, the practitioner will see many motor entry points in human tissue that are shown from AcuSport Education's cadaver dissection. Observing the motor nerve entrance into the muscle can help the practitioner enhance their skills and appreciation of needle depth. Muscles not included in this recording are the pectoralis major, rhomboids minor and major and the middle and lower trapezius. These muscles are shown and practiced in the live-seminar SMAC courses under guidance.
Learning Objectives
- The practitioner will earn current research on motor point locations
- The practitioner will learn appropriate needle depth for the muscle motor points.
- The practitioner will observe over 50 muscle motor points of the neck, shoulder and upper extremity.
Your Teacher
Matt Callison
Matt Callison is a renowned instructor and published author of the Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians Chart and quintessential texts such as the Motor Point Index (MPI) Reference Guide and Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has over 27 years of experience in sports medicine and acupuncture.
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Treating Children, Level 1: Foundations - Course 2
Module 2: Essence, Needling Method and Family Dynamics
with Julian Scott
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This module is part of series that provides you with the essential tools to expand your acupuncture practice to include treating babies and children. Having focused on the Spleen in module 1, this module covers three commonly seen patterns of Kidney weakness; Kidney Jing insufficient, Kidney organ weak and Kidney Qi Xu. Understanding how to treat the kidneys is essential to working with children, as is knowing the methodology. Because children are so sensitive to the benefits of acupuncture, this module teaches you how to needle children safely and to maximize your results. In addition, the "Mother and Child" relationship will be explained as working with children extends beyond your little patient. This course is essential to give you confidence treating children.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the differences between Kidney: weakness; Jing insufficient; organ weak and Qi Xu.
- Have a greater understanding of the role of the Kidneys in children's health.
- Understand how the "Mother and Child" will determine the effectiveness of treatment and prognosis.
- Learn how administering acupuncture with children is different to needling adults.
Your Teacher
Julian Scott
Dr Julian Scott is the world's most eminent Paediatric Acupuncture Specialist with 40 years experience treating babes and children with acupuncture, dietary advice and western herbs. He is author of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children, Natural Medicine for Children and Natural Medicine for Women, and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Eyes.
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Treating Children, Level 1: Foundations - Course 1
Module 1: Paediatric Assessment and Digestion
with Julian Scott
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This module is the first of a series that provides you with the essential tools to expand your acupuncture practice to include treating babies and children. The first lesson will cover the two basic types of child; Shi - exuberant children with plenty of energy and Xu - those who don’t have quite enough. This provides the foundations for understanding what illnesses a child may be predisposed to. Secondly, because good digestion is essential for healthy development of babies and children, "Accumulation Disorder" (congestion and overloading of the digestive system) will be addressed with reference to Spleen Qi deficiency. This module is a perquisite to all other modules which addresses specific health conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to differentiate Spleen Qi Xu and the appropriate course of treatment.
- Have a greater understanding of how Shi and Xu constitutional types predisposes a child to certain illnesses and conditions.
- Understand the role of digestion in the healthy development of babies and children.
- Learn how Accumulation Disorder develops, the common causes, signs and treatment.
Your Teacher
Julian Scott
Dr Julian Scott is the world's most eminent Paediatric Acupuncture Specialist with 40 years experience treating babes and children with acupuncture, dietary advice and western herbs. He is author of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children, Natural Medicine for Children and Natural Medicine for Women, and Acupuncture in the Treatment of Eyes.
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Facial Rejuvenation, Cupping, Gua Sha and Microneedling. Taught by Michelle Gellis AP MAc DiplAc Instructor, MD University of Integrative Health. Specifically designed for acupuncturists, this webinar covers Facial Cupping, Facial Gua Sha, Skin Care & Microneedle Skills.
Learn protocols to enhance your facial rejuvenation acupuncture results. Michelle covers protocols for facial cupping therapy for TMJ, Bell’s Palsy, Stroke and other neuromuscular facial conditions. Video presentations enhance the learning experience. There is also a Skin Care Lecture including information on aging and nutrition.
The protocols taught in this class will be immediately applicable in your practice.
Learning Objectives
- Learn basic skincare principles.
- Learn about microneedling.
- Learn facial cupping theory.
- Learn facial gua sha theory.
Your Teacher
Michelle Gellis
Michelle Gellis is a Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncture Physician. She has been a Faculty Member and Clinic Supervisor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health since 2004. Ms Gellis holds the distinction of being one of the very few acupuncturists in the US certified to teach Facial Acupuncture certification classes on an international level to other acupuncturists.
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Shen Series - Course 3
Emotions: How to Address the Jumbled Movements of Qi
with Elisa Rossi
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To us westerners it looks as a reductive over-simplification that in Chinese medical tradition there are only 5 or 7 emotions and that they do not seem to consider all the other sentiments, as hate, envy, jealousy, attachment, aggressiveness, shame, fault, regret, avarice, etc.
It is the result of recognizing the essential, of going to the root, to the core, into the heart of the primary emotions.
Chinese Medicine sees emotions as physiological events, a response of our qi and shen to what comes from the outside world. But excessive emotions are harmful: “Desires without limits and worries without end consume jing, coagulate ying qi and expel wei qi; then the shen leaves and the disease is not curable” (Suwen, ch.14) and “When euphoria and anger are not regulated, they will injure the organs, when organs are injured, illness originates in the yin” (Lingshu, ch.66).
Emotions, internal movements, affect qi. If qi does not move properly we can have qi stagnation, blood stasis, accumulation of dampness and phlegm, transformation into Fire and internal Wind, etc. Yin, blood, and jing are injured.
Sadness consumes qi, euphoria scatters the shen, thought and worry knot the flow of qi, anger rises it up, fear does not contain it.
How to recognize the single emotions in patients and in the therapeutic encounter.
Detailed clinical examples help to recognize different patterns and how to use the “shen-axis” points combination.
Learning Objectives
- How to recognize emotions in patients and in the therapeutic encounter.
- Possible use of the “shen-axis” points combination in clinical cases.
- How Chinese Medicine considers emotions.
- When emotions may become pathological and what disorders in the qi system may happen.
Your Teacher
Elisa Rossi
Elisa Rossi PhD, MD, is a Psychiatrist, Acupuncturist, and Licensed Psychotherapist. In 1994 Elisa co-founded the School of TCM “MediCina” and from 2006 she is member of Milan Medical Board for Non-Conventional Medicine. Elisa has written numerous books and has lectured extensively around the world.
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This course looks at how to do a proper chart and examines some of the common mistakes made when charting. Based on the instructors experience with medical charting and over 12 years of clinical supervising, seeing all the mistakes and studying what makes a great chart. In addition, this course will discuss medicolegal aspects of SOAP notes as well as the SOAPE note. This course is a must take for anyone who wishes to protect themselves legally as well give the best care to their patients.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to employ the SOAP and SOAPE style of charting.
- Understand how to avoid common errors in charting.
- Be able to identify medicolegal aspects of proper charting and the consequences of improper charting.
Your Teacher
Greg Sperber
Dr. Greg Sperber is an author and also holds a Masters and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He is a professor at PCOM and speaks internationally on TCM business and drug-herb interactions.
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Introduction to Chinese Astrology
An introduction to the basic components of Bā Zì 八字 Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui.
with Sonia Tan
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Open the door and scratch the surface into the world of Chinese metaphysics, and the harmony of nature and humankind. Get your feet wet with these pivotal and essential basics of Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui, two important tools for living in the Sān Cái 三才 - Three Essences harmony. Refine and elevate your Five Phase and Yin / Yang knowledge. Set in motion your learning of the language of the Chinese metaphysical world!
This course is an introduction to the basic foundational components of Bā Zì 八字 (Eight Characters) Chinese Astrology, as well as the Five Phases - Wǔ Xíng 五行 basics utilized in both Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui. Learn and explore:
(1) The origins and characteristics of the Five Phases.
(2) The Chinese characters utilized to represent the original segments of time and phases: The 10 Heavenly Stems - Tiān Gān 天干 and the 12 Earthly Branches - Dì Zhī 地支.
(3) Refinement of your knowledge of Yin / Yang theory.
These basics will be practiced, and contextualized in the concept and integration of the Sān Cái 三才 - Three Essences - the unity and harmony of humankind and natural law. Explore these special foundational tools, its application to Astrology and life flow, destiny, and harmony, and learn basic management of these elements.
Take your first step on the journey of Chinese metaphysics, Astrology, Feng Shui, and seeing the world with a new language of integration and harmony!
NOTE: This is not a regular CEU course and course trajectory. The information of Chinese Astrology is sacred and karmic, and must be treated as such. In order to preserve the sacred integrity of the information, knowledge and the Tan lineage, Dr. Sonia Tan will be requiring some homework in order to move on to the higher levels. There is no proper singular reference book, nor are notes given. Students will be asked to take hand-written notes to encourage muscle memory when learning to write the Chinese characters. This is a brief introduction into the language of Chinese Astrology and advanced metaphysical learning. After this course, in true Astrology fashion, students should be determining if the timing is aligned with themselves and their goals.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the Five Phases and Yin-Yang theory, and its various relationships.
- Translate and explain the basic components in a Chinese Astrology Birth (Natal) chart.
- Contextualize Astrology within the theory of the Three Essences and Chinese Metaphysics field.
- Describe and differentiate the characteristics of the Tiān Gān 天干 and Dì Zhī 地支.
- Identify the name, Chinese character, polarity, and five phases of the 10 Heavenly Stems (Tiān Gān 天干) and 12 Earthly Branches (Dì Zhī 地支).
Your Teacher
Sonia Tan
Dr. Sonia F Tan, DAOM, RAc, RTCMP, licensed since 2006, is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM degree), a Registered Acupuncturist, and a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner. She is one of few certified Gold Level practitioners of the late Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan.
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Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) Webinar Program - Module III: Lower Extremity - Course 4
Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise
with Ian Armstrong, Brian Lau, and Matt Callison
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Overview
Instructor: Ian Armstrong
Assisted by Brian Lau and Matt Callison
This 2-day cutting-edge course will teach the practitioner how to assess postural dysfunction and prescribe therapeutic exercises for postural, muscle and channel imbalances that have directly contributed to the patient's musculoskeletal injury. This course will teach the acupuncturist important skills to prescribe specific exercises in the management of their patient’s health care. Exercising different body parts simultaneously in specific and coordinated motions activates the myofascial sinew channels so that form and function can align. The practitioner will learn to integrate acupuncture protocols with exercise prescription, including how to use intra-dermal needle point prescriptions on the Extraordinary Vessel master points to alleviate discomfort, increase proprioception and enhance clinical outcomes.
This PACE course will build from what was taught in PACE (Module II) that focused on the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex and its relationship to the lower extremity and foot/ankle complex.
The remainder of this class will get the practitioner ready for information taught in Module IV: The Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity. The practitioner will learn to assess, through static and functional assessment techniques, postural disparities and associated muscle imbalances that can cause injury to these regions of the body.
Participants will learn how to effectively prescribe therapeutic exercises that will help balance ribcage, neck, shoulder and upper extremity imbalances.
Learning Objectives
- The practitioner will learn to integrate acupuncture protocols with exercise, including intra-dermal needle prescriptions on the Extraordinary Vessel master points to alleviate discomfort, increase proprioception and enhance clinical outcomes.
- The practitioner will learn visual assessment skills for postural imbalances.
- Participants will learn how to effectively prescribe therapeutic exercises that will help balance the foot and ankle disparities such as pes planus and neck shoulder imbalances such as forward head, forward shoulder, cervical rotation.
Your Teachers
Ian Armstrong
Ian is an experienced teacher of both the Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders (TOD) and Advanced TOD classes at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and current supervisor at the RIMAC center at the University of California San Diego where he supervises acupuncture students in treatment of UCSD collegiate athletes working alongside the athletic trainers.
Matt Callison
Matt Callison is a renowned instructor and published author of the Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians Chart and quintessential texts such as the Motor Point Index (MPI) Reference Guide and Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has over 27 years of experience in sports medicine and acupuncture.
Brian Lau
Brian Lau, AP, CSMA, is certified in both Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Structural Integration. He has been on faculty since 2013 with the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program, where he teaches anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of the channel sinews (jingjin), and myofascial release.
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Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) Webinar Program - Module III: Lower Extremity - Course 3
Assessment & Treatment of the Channel Sinews
with Brian Lau, and Matt Callison
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Instructors: Brian Lau and Matt Callison
This 2-day workshop developed by Brian Lau and Matt Callison highlights how the myofascial channel sinews (jingjin) contribute to efficient movement patterns and balance major joint structures of the lower extremity. Focus is on understanding how these channels are involved in postural and myofascial imbalances that can contribute to lower extremity and foot injuries.
Practitioners will learn to accurately assess knee, ankle and foot imbalances with functional movement examinations, orthopedic examinations and manual muscle testing. “Acupuncture as an Assessment” strategies are used to build treatment protocols using innovative acupuncture strategies in combination with very effective myofascial release techniques that help to align the musculoskeletal system, decrease tension, reduce pain and enhance healing of the injured tissue.
Brian Lau has been practicing structural integration techniques for over 20+ years and brings his experience into teaching the acupuncturist effective myofascial release techniques that can be applied immediately after the practitioner’s acupuncture treatment. These incredible and easy to learn structural integration techniques strongly reinforce the practitioner’s treatment protocol and helps to reduce needle soreness. Your patients will notice a difference in their movement immediately after the treatment! This class sets up the Assessment and Treatment of the Lower Extremity Injuries course, which is taught live in-person.
Learning Objectives
- Learn normal and abnormal movement patterns of the lower extremity, ankle/foot complex and its relationship to the sinew channels.
- Learn the tissues belonging to each sinew channel and their functional anatomy relationship.
- Learn lower extremity myofascial pathways correlate with functional anatomy.
- Learn in theory how to determine which my myofascial sinew channels need to be assessed and treated for musculoskeletal injury.
Your Teachers
Matt Callison
Matt Callison is a renowned instructor and published author of the Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians Chart and quintessential texts such as the Motor Point Index (MPI) Reference Guide and Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has over 27 years of experience in sports medicine and acupuncture.
Brian Lau
Brian Lau, AP, CSMA, is certified in both Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Structural Integration. He has been on faculty since 2013 with the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program, where he teaches anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of the channel sinews (jingjin), and myofascial release.
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Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) Webinar Program - Module III: Lower Extremity - Course 2
Motor Point Needle Protocols for Lower Extremity Muscles
with Matt Callison
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This video presentation discusses the latest research on muscle motor entry point (MEP) locations, how to find the MEP location and effective needle protocols for these points. This presentation discusses over 33 muscle entry points of the lower extremity and foot.
Matt Callison is a pioneer in motor point acupuncture and has spent over 30 years researching, refining and treating muscle motor entry points through the lens of western biomedicine and traditional Chinese medicine. Using surface electrical stimulation, research articles and documenting the locations of muscle motor entry points through his own cadaver dissections has been a career long endeavor. Matt Callison is a master in needling and is well known for designing very effective and innovative treatment protocols that includes MEP’s with traditional acupuncture points.
Understanding where the motor nerve enters the muscle is very useful for the TCM practitioner to understand and can provide insight into needle depth and obtaining "de qi" sensation.
Motor entry point locations are found through cun measurements and not X and Y coordinates. The locations of the motor entry points in this presenation are found using cun measurements, anatomical landmarks and traditional acupuncture points.
This presentation has many cadaver specimen videos showing the motor entry point into the muscle. A cadaver warning announcement will be presented just prior to the video commencing.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the depth of the motor entry point for precision.
- Learn to locate the motor entry points for most muscles of the lower extremity.
- Learn updated and refined needle angles and depths for the motor entry points of the lower extremity.
Your Teacher
Matt Callison
Matt Callison is a renowned instructor and published author of the Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians Chart and quintessential texts such as the Motor Point Index (MPI) Reference Guide and Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has over 27 years of experience in sports medicine and acupuncture.
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Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) Webinar Program - Module III: Lower Extremity - Course 1
Anatomy & Cadaver Lab
with Brian Lau, and Matt Callison
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Instructors: Matt Callison and Brian Lau
Each day of this webinar workshop is divided into distinct morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session consists of presentations on Functional Anatomy and Anatomy of the Sinew Channels. These lectures are integrated to focus on the functional relationship between neuromuscular anatomy and the myofascial jingjin tissues and their relationship to the lower extremity. This information is followed by the afternoon session that consists of: 1) Assessment Guidelines 2) Motor Point Location and Protocols, 3) Cadaver dissection presentation.
The information presented in this 2-day workshop will help the TCM practitioner to build a good foundation and to better understand the information presented in subsequent classes in this Module: Assessment and Treatment of the Channel Sinews and also Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise (PACE) courses.
Learning Objectives
- The practitioner will learn postural, functional and muscle imbalances that can lead to pain and dysfunction based on TCM theory.
- Learn in theory how to determine which my myofascial sinew channels need to be assessed and treated for musculoskeletal injury.
- The practitioner will learn nerve pathways, dermatomal distributions and muscle myotomes in relationship to channel topography.
- Learn lower extremity myofascial pathways that correlate with the classical sinew channels of TCM and the tissues belonging to each sinew channel with their functional anatomy relationship.
- Learn normal and abnormal movement patterns of the lower extremity, ankle/foot complex and its relationship to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex.
Your Teachers
Matt Callison
Matt Callison is a renowned instructor and published author of the Motor Points and Acupuncture Meridians Chart and quintessential texts such as the Motor Point Index (MPI) Reference Guide and Sports Medicine Acupuncture: An Integrated Approach Combining Sports Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has over 27 years of experience in sports medicine and acupuncture.
Brian Lau
Brian Lau, AP, CSMA, is certified in both Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Structural Integration. He has been on faculty since 2013 with the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program, where he teaches anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of the channel sinews (jingjin), and myofascial release.
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Management of Headaches in Clinical Practice
Acupuncture for Headaches
with Hamid Montakab
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Headaches constitute one of the most common patient complaints as about 70% of people have experienced headaches and about 15-20% suffer regularly from migraines. Although acupuncture has been proven one of the best therapy methods, still the Chinese diagnosis and treatment remains at times a dilemma for the practitioner, as it involves, quite frequently a combination of patterns.
Learning Objectives
- External headaches: classification, diagnosis and treatment.
- Treatment principles.
- Physio-pathology and diagnosis of headaches.
- The energetics of the head: overview of channels; head and neck points.
- Internal headaches: classification, diagnosis and treatment.
Your Teacher
Hamid Montakab
Hamid Montakab graduated from the Medical School of Paris, completed an education in acupuncture in France and in China. He practiced in the US and later founded the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts in Switzerland and was co-founder and president of the Swiss Professional Organization for TCM.
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Paediatric Masterclass: Non-Needle Methods for Paediatric Mental Health
A deep dive into non-invasive protocols that really work in the paediatric clinic
with Rebecca Avern
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Mental health issues are the most common reason that children and teenagers come for acupuncture treatment. Many of these children are vulnerable and sensitive and are therefore not ready to accept needles. It is essential to have a wide-ranging tool kit so that we can deliver the treatment they need in other ways. In this four part webinar series, we will explore in detail the use of the following non-needle protocols and how they can be used in clinic to support a child’s mental health:
- Moxa
- Cupping
- Gua sha
- Low level laser therapy
- Shonishin
- E-stim
You may be familiar with the use of modalities such as moxibustion and cupping in your adult practice, but unaware of the ways they can effectively be applied in the treatment of paediatric conditions, specifically mental/emotional problems such as anxiety and depression.
This webinar has a practical focus, and will enable you to immediately start applying what you have learned effectively in your paediatric clinic. There will be a chance to ask questions, have discussion and bring case histories.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the key pathologies seen in paediatric mental health conditions
- Understand the basic theory behind the use of a wide range of non-invasive methods in the treatment of paediatric mental health conditions
- Learn how to safely and effectively use a wide range of non-invasive methods in the treatment of paediatric mental health conditions
Your Teacher
Rebecca Avern
Rebecca Avern is a senior lecturer, clinical supervisor and teaching clinic director at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, UK. In 2012, she founded an acupuncture centre for the treatment of children in Oxford – the Panda Clinic - and her clinical work is now entirely with children. She teaches paediatrics online and at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
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Shen Series - Course 2
Shen, Hun, Po: Classical Texts and their Contemporary Clinical Application
with Elisa Rossi
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The course focuses on what may be puzzling concepts, starting from accurate references to the Classics, to the exploring of contemporary clinical use.
We explore shen in many contexts: Shen as extra-ordinary, that which is beyond yin and yang, does not belong to this world of the ten thousands—the world of differentiation, of shapes, of transformation; Shen as the most subtle of the three treasure (shen-qi-jing); Shen as vitality/life (in eyes, pulse, tongue, etc); Its functions (cognitive functions, consciousness, wisdom and intuitive knowledge, integration of the emotions, perception); Its significance in individuals and its relation with the psycho-emotional disorders.
We also explore the Hun and the Po, a couple whose meaning and functions may be vague and confusing. We explore their relation with jing and shen and what is meant by: “hun enters po and po holds hun”, “they are the light and the dark side of the moon”, “hun is the flame of po; po is the root of hun”, “po as remembering on the inside, hun as governing movement and action”.
We also examine their clinical use by looking at disorders in which patients suffer of conditions as a lost contact with reality, anorexia, obsessive thought, somatic disorders, violent behavior, etc. Clinical examples will be discussed.
Learning Objectives
- Possible interpretations in contemporary practice, recognizing their clinical use in different categories of disorders
- How hun and po are described in the Classics and understand their significance in individuals
- How shen is described in the Classics and its function in individuals
Your Teacher
Elisa Rossi
Elisa Rossi PhD, MD, is a Psychiatrist, Acupuncturist, and Licensed Psychotherapist. In 1994 Elisa co-founded the School of TCM “MediCina” and from 2006 she is member of Milan Medical Board for Non-Conventional Medicine. Elisa has written numerous books and has lectured extensively around the world.
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Management of Seasonal and Perennial Allergies in Clinical Practice
Acupuncture for the treatment of respiratory allergies and hay fever.
with Hamid Montakab
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Allergies, in particular hay fever, represent the fastest rising pathology around the world. Inherited “Atopic” conditions affect children at an early age and may even prove quite handicapping in some cases.
Chinese medicine and acupuncture in particular are quite effective in managing not only the symptoms during the acute phase, but also in treating the deeper roots.
This webinar covers:
(1) The head energetics involving the sensory portals, ear, nose, throat and the eyes
(2) Physio-pathology, diagnostic and therapeutic principles
(3) Practical strategies for the treatment of: allergic rhinitis; allergic asthma
Learning Objectives
- Acupuncture protocols for the treatment of the acute phase and the allergic condition.
- Asthmatic condition. Zang-Fu patterns. Treatment of the acute phase. Case studies. Sources
- Inherited (Atopic) conditions and the Extraordinary vessels. Prevention
- Allergic disease. Chinese physio-pathology. Notion of "hyper-reactivity". Notion of "de-synchronization". Seasonal and perennial allergies. Inherited (Atopic) conditions. Smptom analysis
- Exploring the head energetics involving the sensory portals, ear, nose, throat and the eyes; Primary channels involved; role of the Luo; Divergent and Extraordinary Vessels.
Your Teacher
Hamid Montakab
Hamid Montakab graduated from the Medical School of Paris, completed an education in acupuncture in France and in China. He practiced in the US and later founded the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts in Switzerland and was co-founder and president of the Swiss Professional Organization for TCM.
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Acupuncture Treatment for Pi Diseases in Shang Han Lun
2020 Rothenburg Congress Recording
with Hui Zhang
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As defined in Shang Hang Lun or Discussion on Cold Damage, pi (痞) or glomus refers to the condition featured with distention or fullness, pain and other discomfort in the stomach and chest region. There are 11 different patterns in pi disease, which covers the common conditions of digestive system disorders with the characteristic of the spleen and stomach qi dynamic dysregulation i.e. the rebellions stomach qi and sunken spleen qi. According to Shang Han Lun, a patient may present pi-disease when the cold pathogen invades from Taiyang because of the wrong use of purging methods. The presence also correlates to the constitution of qi xu (deficiency) in the middle jiao. If the ascending-descending dynamic is disturbed in pi disease, water or phlegm may retain in the middle jiao and chest. The commonly used points include SP4, PC6, BL20, -ST36, P9, RN12, etc. to supplement the middle qi and balance the ascending-descending dynamic of the spleen and stomach. Nowadays, pi disease can be seen in the following conditions: Digestive System Diseases, Cardiovascular System Diseases, Kidney Diseases, and Others: pregnant vomiting and Meniere's syndrome etc.
11 Patterns of pi Disease: Cold pi, Exterior Yang Xu, Heat Pi, Shaoyang Pi,Water Pi in Middle Jiao, Sanjiao Water Retention, Water Pi in Chest, Chest Phlegm Pi, Rebelling Phlegm Pi, Xu Pi, and Lower Jiao Xu Li after Pi Disease
Learning Objectives
- 11 Patterns of Pi Diseases treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine (Part 1)
- 11 Patterns of Pi Diseases treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine (Part 2)
- Introduction
Your Teacher
Hui Zhang
Hui Zhang, Ph.D., is a Chinese Medicine Doctor, Educator, and Researcher. Having trained at the Chengdu University of TCM in China, he works in Denmark. Hui lectures regularly in Denmark, Germany, Austria, and China.
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Military Pingheng (Balance) Acupuncture
38 Effective Points for Pain and Common Conditions
with Hui Zhang
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PHA was firstly popularized in military health care services. Thanks to its fast effectiveness, requirements of few needles (mostly only one needle), convenience and safety, it was honored as “Community Health Promotion Program” by China’s Ministry of Health in 2005 and other rewards. After over 30 years’ development, PHA has gained attraction from doctors all around China, not only in general hospitals in big cities but also in primary clinics in remote areas.
Mechanism: originates on the theories of meridians and nerves. It’s the combination of Heart-Shen Controlling in CM and Nervous Regulating.
Characteristics: Single Point, Fast Inserting and Withdrawing, Instant Effect, Emphasis on Deqi, Points Name, Easily Understood and Memorized, Movement and Stimulation, Safety
Principle of Selecting Points: For certain conditions, specific location is selected, e.g. blood sugar reducing point, insomnia point. For most of the pain points, if it happens only on one side of the body, acupoint is selected contra-laterally i.e. left-right or upper-lower. For example, neck pain point on the left side is used to treat the pain on the right neck.
Categorization: 1) body pain points/external pain, 2) organ pain points/internal pain and 3) non-pain points.
There are 9 points located on head and neck, 11 on upper limbs, 3 on chest and abdomen, 4 on back, and 11 on lower limbs.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the background and features of PHA
- Acupoints for body pain
- Acupoints for non-pain disorders
Your Teacher
Hui Zhang
Hui Zhang, Ph.D., is a Chinese Medicine Doctor, Educator, and Researcher. Having trained at the Chengdu University of TCM in China, he works in Denmark. Hui lectures regularly in Denmark, Germany, Austria, and China.
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Tongue Diagnosis in 5 Elements Model
Diagnosing physical and emotional problems
with Aaron Zizov
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Tongue diagnosis is known as one of the main diagnostic pillars in the long history of Chinese medicine. The tongue is the first organ of the digestive system and can show us the a connection to the inside of the body.
By observing the tongue in the five elements model, we can identify in few seconds who is the person in front of us and what are his/ her emotional and physical imbalances. When diagnosis is clear, the treatment will be fast, exact and simple even in difficult conditions.
Tongue diagnosis has many advantages in comparison to other diagnostic methods. It is fast, simple, reliable, we can track changes with photographs, and of course in the technological world we live in, it is possible to diagnose people from any place on earth with the smartphone.
In the seminar Aaron Zizov will introduce the method he is using on the last 15 years of his practice step by step, in a way that will make you understand the principles of tongue diagnosis in a very easy and friendly approach that can help you in your practice immediately.
We will go briefly through the basic theories and philosophies of the Chinese medicine with their connection to the tongue, up to the main part of the workshop on the 11 categories and five association areas of the internal organs systems, with focus on each area and the different meanings of what we can see there. Then, we will see how to build a strategy for the treatment with acupuncture and herbs.
Learning Objectives
- Become a professional in Tongue Diagnosis and deliver the best results to your patients.
- Learn the theory of tongue diagnosis from another perspective that is not learned in the TCM schools.
- Learn the tongue map in details. Build your patient's trust with giving them a whole picture of their situation. This will keep them for longer periods with the ability to follow the changes of their tongue.
- Learn from Aaron's 20 years of experience and research on Tongue Diagnosis. Discover how to check the tongue step by step with a clear way to see all the pieces together.
- Treat your patients from distance with a reliable tool that will show you the inside world of your patients.
Your Teacher
Aaron Zizov
Aaron Zizov graduated studies Chinese medicine studies on 2004 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He specialized in Gynecology, Dermatology and Cosmetology at the Zhejiang university and in the provincial hospital of T.C.M, Hangzhou, China.
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Improving Function of the Gut-Brain Axis with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs
with Ayla Wolf
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What does Chinese medicine have to offer in the way of improving both brain function and gut function? In this course you will learn exactly that, along with the neuroscience behind the brain’s top-down modulation of gut function, and the involvement of the autonomic nervous system in digestive health. The connection between dysautonomia and Ying-Wei Disharmonies will be explained in the context of gut dysfunction. The use of acupuncture from a theoretical and modern neuroscience perspective will be provided.
This course covers:
• Regions of the brain involved in gut function
• Clinical presentation of dysautonomia
• Dysautonomia and Ying-Wei Disharmonies
• How to assess the autonomic nervous system
• The use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs for improving autonomic nervous system function
• Case studies
• Clinical gems
Learning Objectives
- Learn the connection between dysautonomia and Ying Wei Disharmonies
- Learn the neuroanatomy involved in the autonomic nervous system
- Learn applications of Classical Chinese herbal formulas for digestive disorders
Your Teacher
Ayla Wolf
Dr. Wolf is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine specializing in neurological disorders, chronic pain, and concussion recovery. She is a faculty member of the Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation.
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An Introduction To Japanese Style Prickling Neuro Stimulation Therapy
with Raman Kapur
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Prickling Neuro Stimulation is a relatively new form of needle-less acupuncture developed by Dr. Hiroshi Nagata, a neurosurgeon in Japan. PNST is still a unknown entity in the field of acupuncture. It is used mainly for treating a variety of pain related conditions. But its role in non-pain conditions is also known.
PNST is an easy to incorporate technique. It does not require the practitioner to insert needles. It applies a quick prickling stimulation to the skin surface with a pointed tool. The acupuncturist does not need a complicated diagnosis before starting treatment. It is simple to learn, fast, effective and pain free form of treatment. It can be incorporated alongside classical acupuncture treatment if need be.
This webinar explains all the theories associated with PNST including both the western and eastern explanations for the same. Some of the western explanations include stimulation of the peripheral nerves with the PNST probe, dermatomal activation of the nerves to affect specific pain areas on the body, balancing of the autonomic nervous system, etc. Eastern explanations include mechanisms like mind body integration, encourages body to regain natural healing power, etc.
Basic PNST protocol along with the point locations are explained in a very simplified manner using visual presentations. PNST for treating individual pain conditions is outlined in a lucid step by step manner.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to apply the dermatomal theory in treating various pain related conditions with PNST
- Gain an appreciation of the Dermatomal anatomy of the body to ensure fast diagnosis and treatment
- Gain an appreciation of the various mechanisms which make PNST such a powerful treatment tool
- Be able to induce a calming effect on the mind by balancing the autonomic nervous system
- Be able to perform a quick basic PNST treatment protocol on all patients
Your Teacher
Raman Kapur
Dr Raman Kapur, MD medicine, Dipl. Acu. Beijing university, founder of Kapur Acupuncture Clinic and Institute of Acupuncture and Natural Medicine in New Delhi, is an internationally recognized Acupuncture practitioner, specializing in Pain management and Emotional health issues since 1982.
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Systematic Acupuncture for Back Pain
The 8 step protocol for diagnosis and strategic treatment approach for back pain
with Daun Jeong
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The systematic acupuncture for back pain is a crash course for acupuncturists treating back pain, the most frequent disease in the acupuncture clinic.
It consists of a basic concept for comprehensive diagnosis, pragmatic treatment procedures, and expected response of patients.
To make the diagnostic process simple and reproducible, Daun Jeong introduces 8 step protocol of physical exam for back pain. Even though you are not familiar with anatomy, pathophysiology, kinesiology, and neurology, you can establish your treatment manual after this course.
It contains the drills to distinguish the severe case for referral, to diagnose, treat, and set up a prognosis based on the information you got from the proper diagnostic exam.
Moreover, the concise manual for common disorders is presented, including acute sprain, chronic back pain, disc lesion, and spinal stenosis.
Learning Objectives
- Be able to answer the question "What is the problem?"
- Be able to answer the question "Why did it happen?"
- Be able to answer the question "How can I treat the patient?"
Your Teacher
Daun Jeong
Daun Jeong, a Korean medical doctor, and a licensed acupuncturist is the founder and CEO of Beyond Acupuncture Institute. He is providing practical courses on acupuncture for back pain, shoulder, knee, neck, and peripheral joints.
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Shen Series - Course 1
An Introduction: Classic and Contemporary Approach to Psycho-emotional Disorders
with Elisa Rossi
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Elisa Rossi is a practicing acupuncturist of 40 years as well as an MD and Jungian Psychotherapist, with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Having spent 3 months in China in 1983 researching for shen-hun-po, and subsequently publishing her book “Shen” in 2002, it is clear to Elisa that her interest is in the internal side of human being. And Chinese Medicine is an incredible tool to look at these forces, and to do something about their disorders. It can give some meaning to conditions that may appear confused and confusing, some help to whom is suffering.
Some patients speak directly of anxiety or depression, while others express their emotional discomfort through pain, chest oppression, abdominal swelling, fatigue, insomnia, etc. There are times when the “emotional illness” shows itself clearly, others in which it seeps inside in even more alarming ways. Using acupuncture we do not to have to separate emotional and somatic levels.
This introduction about shen and the 4 courses that spring from it are based on careful reference to the Classics, so to be able to be creative and effective in our daily practice.
Clinical cases are discussed all along, with their doubts and failures, so to connect to real experience.
Contents: meaning of shen, hun, po and use in our practice; the role of emotions and how to recognize them; “psycho-emotional” diagnostic patterns and treatment guidelines; “psycho-emotional” classical signs and syndromes. Complete and clear handouts.
Learning Objectives
- An introductory exploration of: the role of emotions and how to recognize them in the patient and in the therapeutic relationship
- An introductory exploration of: reference to hun and po in clinical disorders
- An introductory exploration of: shen, hun, po in the classics
Your Teacher
Elisa Rossi
Elisa Rossi PhD, MD, is a Psychiatrist, Acupuncturist, and Licensed Psychotherapist. In 1994 Elisa co-founded the School of TCM “MediCina” and from 2006 she is member of Milan Medical Board for Non-Conventional Medicine. Elisa has written numerous books and has lectured extensively around the world.
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Overview
In this course David will be reviewing all of the available pediatric ready-made formulas that can be bought online. There are a number of companies making herbal formulas specific to children, but figuring which one to use and when can be difficult. Plus, many of the formulas overlap in their functions, making it further difficult to understand which formulas are useful for specific ailments.
The course is designed to be used as reference material for practitioners to refer to when deciding which formulas to prescribe. Formulas examined treat syndromes such as external attack, cough, pneumonia, asthma, bedwetting, constipation, diarrhea, digestive weakness, and mental emotional disorders such as ADHD and insomnia.
Each formula is described according to which herbs it contains, what symptoms it treats, and is then compared to other similar formulas to help practitioners understand which formula is best in a particular situation.
Companies examined include Blue Poppy, Kan Herbals, Golden Flower, Little Treasures (Su Wen), Little Fishes (China Herb Co), Health Concerns, and Cathay Herbal (Australia). The video lecture also includes a power point designed to used as a reference text.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the uses of commonly available pediatric herbal formulas.
- Learn how to administer herbs to children.
- Learn about what formulas are available for purchase.
- Learn how to make accurate diagnosis based on children's symptoms.
Your Teacher
David Allen
David Allen, L.Ac., DACM, specializes in TCM for pediatrics and is also a faculty member at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.
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The Big Formulas and the Big Ideas Behind Them - Course 2
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang & the Directional Tendencies of Herbs
with Will Maclean
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Overview
Understanding Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (BXXXT), its stucture and mechanics, provides insights into the importance of the qi dynamic in managing gastrointestinal problems. A member of the harmonising group of formulas, BXXXT demonstrates how the use of herbs with opposing natures and directional tendencies can drive and restore normal qi movement. While the main focus is on the middle burner qi dynamic, the principle can be extended to assist in rectifying other qi dynamics, the Heart Kidney axis, Spleen Lung (ying wei dysharmony) etc. We look at the directional tendencies of herbs and how to combine them to suit specific purposes.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the directional tendencies and thermal natures of certain herbs, and how to combine these to drive qi movement, and the restoration of the various qi dynamics of the body.
- Understand the function of the middle burner qi dynamic, and its importance in gastrointestinal complaints.
- Learn how to identify middle burner qi dynamic pathology, and solutions to restore its proper function.
- Understand to origin, stucture and mechanics of Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang and its related formulas.
Your Teacher
Will Maclean
A graduate of the Sydney College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Will Maclean, M.Sc.Chin. Med, Dip.TCM, Cert. Chin. Med, trained in China, and has practiced TCM for over 25 years. An author, Will teaches internationally and speaks on topics pertaining to acupuncture and herbal medicine.
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Multiple Systems: Balance System Acupuncture - Level 2
Balancing mulitple meridians at a time.
with Sonia Tan
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This course expands on the basic principles taught in the Balance System of Acupuncture Level I - Single Systems. This class will discuss treatment of functional and internal disorders and how to treat them with multiple systems of the Balance Method / System of Acupuncture. Students will expand on the knowledge from Level I, extending their clinical reach from musculoskeletal (MSK), orthopedics and pain, to treating internal medicine disorders, including the discussion of complicated cases that include both MSK pain and functional internal disorders. The mirror and imaging format will be further discussed and how it is used in clinical practice to treat internal issues and body pain. Advanced treatments will be discussed such as Eight-Meridian combo for gynecological issues. A Four-Meridian will also be discussed as a treatment strategy to treat bronchial disorders, cardiology symptoms, digestive disorders and urogenital diseases. Practitioners will understand how to approach complicated cases involving multiple meridians in clinical practice.
Pre-requisite: Balance System of Acupuncture Level 1 - Single Systems.
Learning Objectives
- Locate specific acupuncture points within the Balance Method/System.
- Apply pre-designed strategies to treat a variety of health conditions.
- Differentiate dynamic and static balance.
- Select the most efficient meridians to heal multiple sick meridians.
- Design a treatment plan/strategy that incorporates dynamic and static balance to heal multiple meridians.
Your Teacher
Sonia Tan
Dr. Sonia F Tan, DAOM, RAc, RTCMP, licensed since 2006, is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM degree), a Registered Acupuncturist, and a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner. She is one of few certified Gold Level practitioners of the late Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan.
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Acupuncture
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