Neil Gumenick
Biography
Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), C.T. (Adv.), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM) is the Founder, Director, and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Inc. and has been in private practice since 1981. He holds three degrees, including Master of Acupuncture (UK) and Advanced Teacher certification from The College of Traditional Acupuncture (UK), awarded by Professor J.R. Worsley. Neil was a ten-year participant and senior coach in the Worsley Institute Master Apprentice Program™.
He has served as Professor at Yo San University, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine and SAMRA University, guest instructed at UCLA and USC Schools of Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine, Worsley Institute of Classical Acupuncture, TAI Sophia, Pacific Rim College, New England School of Acupuncture, and SCUHS. Neil has been a featured presenter at the Pacific Symposium, CSOMA Expo, AOM Alliance, AAMA Symposium, Southwest Symposium, Supply Center Expo, SCHUS Extravaganza, Canadian Oriental Medical Symposium, and the Five Element Acupuncture Symposium.
Neil has been published in the European Journal of Oriental Medicine, California Journal of Oriental Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, Meridians Magazine, T’ai Chi Press, L.A. Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, and has been a columnist for Acupuncture Today since 2000, with over 70 articles published to date. Neil received the AAAOM award: Pioneers and Leaders in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2007.
Live Events with Neil Gumenick
May 22-23, 2021
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture: Beginning the Journey™
A Two Day Immersion into the Heart and Soul of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture: Beginning the Journey™
A Two Day Immersion into the Heart and Soul of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
with Neil Gumenick
May 22-23, 2021
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Overview
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture: Beginning the Journey™ has been presented as an in-person live event for decades. Many participants have described it as the best continuing education seminar they have ever attended. They learned new and deeper dimensions of treatment - how to free energetically blocked patients and reach the mental, emotional, and spiritual levels of disease. Now, you are invited to share in this profound two-day experience in a live online format. Most practitioners recognize that there is much more to understanding and treating patients than categorizing them according to symptoms and syndromes. How, then, do you heal the emotions, mind, and spirit, as well as the body, with acupuncture? Knowing the "spirits of the points" avails you little unless you know exactly how and when to use them and how to conjoin them with the underlying imbalance. Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, in the Worsley tradition, is one of the most complete, comprehensive, and far-reaching systems of medicine in the world. There are no shortcuts or magic formulas. You will not be able to fully practice this system after one weekend, but you will learn to identify and resolve potentially life-threatening energetic blocks, any of which, until removed, will hinder or prevent your patient from getting well. You will learn to develop and use your senses, pulse taking, and rapport skills as powerful diagnostic tools, and you will come to understand and manage your patients in a whole new way.
Outline
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May 22, 2021 - 9am PDT, 12pm EDT (3.5 hrs)
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May 22, 2021 - 2pm PDT, 5pm EDT (4 hrs)
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May 23, 2021 - 9am PDT, 12pm EDT (3.5 hrs)
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May 23, 2021 - 2pm PDT, 5pm EDT (4 hrs)
Day 2, Afternoon
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Recording
from May 13, 2020
The Traditional Diagnosis - Part 2
Free
The Traditional Diagnosis - Part 2
with Neil Gumenick
Recording
from May 13, 2020
Overview
The Traditional Diagnosis is the initial meeting, and where it all begins with a new patient. It sets the tone of what may well be a long, close, and rich relationship. Learn how you can use the Traditional Diagnosis to gain the patient's trust, confidence, compliance, as well as to diagnose and treat at the levels of body, mind, emotion, and spirit. This event covers the second half of the presentation.
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Recording
from April 2, 2020
The Traditional Diagnosis - Part 1
Free
The Traditional Diagnosis - Part 1
with Neil Gumenick
Recording
from April 2, 2020
Overview
The Traditional Diagnosis is the initial meeting, and where it all begins with a new patient. It sets the tone of what may well be a long, close, and rich relationship. Learn how you can use the Traditional Diagnosis to gain the patient's trust, confidence, compliance, as well as to diagnose and treat at the levels of body, mind, emotion, and spirit. This event covers the first half of the presentation.
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Series by Neil Gumenick
Overview
This two-part series discusses three major energetic blocks: Possession, Aggressive Energy, and Husband/Wife Imbalance. Participants will learn the causes, and treatments methods on how it will resolve the blockage. The following is also discussed: The Umbilical Pulse, The Akabani Imbalance, The Entry/Exit Block, and The Spirit Level Block. Please note that Course 1 must be completed prior to Course 2.
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Overview
This recorded webinar series is the next best thing to spending time in the clinic with Professor Neil Gumenick. Videos of actual patients are presented prior to treatment. Next, Neil discusses his diagnostic findings: Causative Factor, physical, mental, and/or spiritual level of the disease; pulse diagnosis, and point selection, including explanations of the choice of points in the context of the Law of Five Elements; the pulse findings, the spiritual connotations of the points, the action performed on each point, and the rationale for the precise order is discussed. Post treatment videos follow, after which, Neil analyzes the changes in the patient, particularly from the viewpoint of the vocal sound and emotion. Neil will then share the post treatment pulse findings, and strategize the next several treatments, with full explanations of each point chosen. Different videos, patients, diagnoses, and treatment plans are presented in each session, offering a wide range of case studies, diagnoses, and strategies to be discussed and analyzed. Notes for download are provided.
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this recorded webinar series, he discusses how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. The six courses cover the following: Course 1 covers points on the Heart and Small Intestine meridians Course 2 covers Urinary Bladder and Kidney Course 3 covers Pericardium and Triple Heater Course 4 covers Gall Bladder and Liver Course 5 covers Lung and Large Intestine Course 6 covers Stomach and Spleen
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Overview
These 4 one-hour recorded webinars cover some of the most important and commonly used non-command points on the human body, including points on the REN and DU Channels, upper thoracic, abdominal region, the back, and points around the neck. Among the categories of points covered include Back Shu points, points of Entry and Exit, points on the Inner and Outer Bladder Lines, Kidney chest points, and Windows of the Sky. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this recorded webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. The four courses cover the following: Course 1 covers the back, including selected points on the DU channel, inner and outer UB line Course 2 covers the chest and abdomen, including selected points on the REN channel, Kidney, Stomach, and Spleen Course 3 covers points of Entry and Exit Course 4 covers Windows of the Sky points
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Overview
In this online series made up of six two-hour recorded webinars, Professor Gumenick will teach the Spirits of Points of one element and its Officials (organs/functions). In the case of the Fire Element, two sessions are devoted to its study. Participants will learn the meaning of the point name, the special gifts each is capable of bringing to a patient, and in what kinds of situations one might choose the point. The presentation features Neil on camera accompanied by a new power point slideshow utilizing beautiful images from nature and from the worlds of mythology and fantasy. Notes on each point discussed are available for downloading.
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Courses by Neil Gumenick
Overview
This course is a complete experience of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, as taught by the late Professor J.R. Worsley, who brought this tradition to the Western World. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of the practice. This will include the concept of diagnosing and treating the elemental Causative Factor of disease. They will learn how this system addresses the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. They will also learn the diagnostic correspondences associated with each element and how to use their senses of smelling, seeing, hearing, and feeling to diagnose the Causative Factor. They will experience a profound and effective practical exercise to awaken the vital diagnostic sense of smell. They will learn the interviewing skills so essential in truly knowing the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of a patient and translating those needs into a specific and individualized treatment plan. Case studies are included, and students will learn the specific acupuncture and moxibustion treatments that were given - how, and why they were chosen. Students will also get an overview of specific acupuncture points and point combinations, including Source points, Junction points, Horary points, Element points, Tonification points, Entry and Exit points, Associated Effect points, Windows of the Sky, points used to resolve specific energetic blocks (such as Possession, Aggressive Energy, and Husband/Wife Imbalance), as well as points used to treat the Spirit level directly. The essential diagnostic skill of pulse reading in the Classical Five-Element tradition, with practical application will also be covered. Guest teachers that are included in this course are Mary McCullough, BS, MSOM, L.Ac., Brian Bender, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., and Lindsay Kohn, MSTOM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Learning Objectives
- They will learn how points can be used for different purposes, both individually and in combinations.
- They will have an increased ability to effectively interview patients – how to make rapport and to use the interview as a diagnostic tool to assess the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of a patient.
- They will learn the concept of pulse diagnosis and its importance in devising a treatment.
- Students will gain an understanding of the concepts of sensory diagnosis of a patient’s elemental Causative Factor.
- They will learn how to identify essential energetic blocks to treatment efficacy and how to clear them.
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
Overview
In this webinar, Professor Gumenick will present the components of a Classical Five-Element Acupuncture initial interview. Attendees will learn about the specific areas of inquiry that constitute a medical history, personal history, and systems review. Attendees will learn the skills of looking and questioning deeper than surface responses to glean the diagnostic information as to the underlying elemental imbalance (AKA Causative Factor), which is the key to Classical Five-Element treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Attendees will learn to reach and evaluate the state of a patient’s mental and spiritual levels.
- Attendees will learn how to question at a deeper level than simply obtaining information, and how to use questioning to elicit the elemental Causative Factor, or root cause of the patient’s imbalance.
- Attendees will learn to listen with the whole of themselves – to more than just data, but to the needs of the patient who has the symptoms.
Your Teacher
Neil Gumenick
In practice for 40 years, Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is Founder and Chief Instructor of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. An accomplished author and international lecturer, he has taught at Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.