March 20, 2021
with Neil Gumenick
March 20, 2021
10am PDT, 1pm EDT
RegisterFreeing the Blocked Patient is a 3-hour in-depth live event that will cover how to detect and remove a number of specific health-threatening energetic blocks that practitioners will encounter in practice. Some blocks, unless resolved, have fatal consequences. Any block, unless resolved, will hinder or prevent your patient from getting well. This knowledge can be immediately and successfully applied by all acupuncturists, regardless of their style of practice. These include the energetic blocks of: ~ Possession ~ Aggressive Energy ~ Husband/Wife Imbalance ~ Exit and Entry Blocks ~ The Umbilical Pulse ~ Akabane Imbalance As some blocks can only be detected by pulse diagnosis, it will also be presented and discussed.
In practice for over 30 years, 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. An author in numerous puclications, Neil has taught at various institutions including Emperor's College and SAMRA University and lectures internationally as well.
Recording
from September 13, 2020
with Matthew Bauer
Recording
from September 13, 2020
In this course we will: Recap and review the Part One talk as well as the feedback from the “What’s Good is Bad/What’s Bad is Good” exercise. Consider Chuang Tzu’s profound insight on the workings of human cognition. Explore the energy physics behind the 8 Trigrams. Consider the practical applications of these seemingly esoteric concepts in real (messy) life. Here is some positive feedback from our last session: "It is not everyday that you get concrete exercises to aid in mind healing in this way. For me, it has been really transformative. " "I was surprised by the simplicity of your exercise, and have practiced it several times since watching the recording and found it remarkably powerful in helping me get off the rollercoaster of attachment. " "It is so powerful and something that everyone would benefit from doing. The world would be a better place if we all practiced this." "Your teaching is a gem. Thank you."
Matthew began his full-time practice of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 1986 after several years of studying Taoist history and philosophy with a 74th generation Taoist Master. Matthew has served as an Expert Witness in both California State and private cases, and is also a Founder and the President of the Acupuncture Now Foundation.
Recording
from May 8, 2020
with Martha Lucas
Recording
from May 8, 2020
Elements of old trauma can be relived with sensory and emotional intensity. Even so, the patients often do not have a clear recollection or precise memory about what happened. But their body does. Energetic patterns set up in the body can “run” the system. Once you discover the patterns, they can be unraveled with acupuncture.
Dr. Lucas holds a Ph.D. in Research Psychology as well as her degree in Chinese Medicine. She teaches courses worldwide including Pulse Diagnosis Biofeedback and Balancing, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System, unique point prescriptions, acupressure, and herbalism. She is passionate about empowering practitioners with the skills to make correct diagnoses.
Recording
from April 13, 2020
with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée
Recording
from April 13, 2020
As human beings, we cannot be without emotions. At the same time, emotions disturb us to the point that we act no more with reason or intelligence. When a situation triggers an emotion, it is usually an important matter needing an accurate reaction, true to life; and it is precisely that what the emotions prevent us to do. The classical Chinese medicine’s approach of emotions, specially agitation and anxiety, exposes what happens inside ourselves, in our heart-mind, as well as in our blood and qi, our organs, and gives leads to regulate ourselves and to come back to a more balanced assessment of the situation and efficient action.
TCM academic and historian, Elisabeth Rochat has specialized in both medical and philosophical Classics in her 40+ years career. She co-authored 'A Survey of Chinese Medicine' and continues to teach about the Classics of TCM internationally.
with David Lloyd
See In StoreHave you ever wanted to understand the foundations of traditional Chinese medicine using modern scientific research? Have you ever decided to start a Qigong practice, but didn't know where to begin? Do you want to experience an authentic Qigong lineage, backed by modern science? If so, this is the course for you. In this course's theory section, you learn modern science behind how our bodies create and circulate energy. You learn how our three Dan Tian generate and store energy. You learn the contemporary anatomy that validated the presence of the acupuncture channel system. You learn how modern research explains the ancient concept of Jing (Essence), Qi (Energy), and Shen (Spirit). You also learn the fascinating science behind the Qigong mindstate of Ru Jing, and how modern science has proven the link behind how our minds connect to the environment. In this course's practical section, you learn about the fundamentals of proper Qigong posture, the three methods of proper Qigong breathing, and several basic exercises that help you create more Qi. Along with generating more Qi, you also learn how to move Qi and increase your Qi's power. Don't delay; get started today! Dr. David Lloyd, R.Ac, R.TCMP, D.Ac has been studying Qigong for 30 years and instructing for 20 years. His mission has always been to bridge classical Chinese medical theory with western science.
David Hastings Lloyd, R.Ac, R.TCMP, has been practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine and Qigong for over 20 years and has also authored several books on these topics.
with Dan Keown
See In StoreA 57-year-old woman come into the clinic complaining of waking in the night needing to pee; she also has a diagnosis of asthma. Patients often present with multiple symptoms. Dr. Keown discusses his strategies for history taking, formulating a diagnosis, making a plan, and then treating. Dr. Keown's style of practice is heavily influenced by Dr. Wang Ju-Yi and his channel palpation method. He considers himself a student of this method and focuses on exploring people's experience and knowledge of channel palpation. Finally, in the last part of this talk, he discusses how Western medicine strengthens our understanding of Chinese medicine, thereby giving practitioners new ways to explain TCM to their patient population.
Dan Keown, M.B.Ch.B., B.A., received his medical degree from Manchester University and completed a degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Medicine. A member of the British Acupuncture Council for 10 years, Dr. Keown is also an author on topics relating to TCM and western medicine.
Sex has long been used as a healing tool in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The erotic healing arts practices are older than acupuncture and, though little known by the Western world, are still in use today. Sexual expression, when done with a proper understanding of how energy moves, can enhance and quicken healing. Sex, even “great sex”, practiced without TCM healing techniques, can decrease health and make your process of getting well longer and more difficult. It can even interfere with the treatments that your acupuncturist is giving you, resulting in less improvement per session. In this 1 hour class, Dr. Felice Dunas will show you how, according to TCM theory, sex can support or inhibit health and healing. She will introduce simple practices that will enhance your pleasure while improving your health. Optimize your healing, no matter the nature of your illness or injury, with energy, or Qi (pronounced “chi”) cultivating sexual activities.
Felice Dunas, Ph.D., is an international speaker, consultant, intimacy educator, and holistic healer, who has used her understanding of behavior and the human body to help clients for over 40 years. An author, she has been the recipient of the 'Acupuncturist of the Year' award.
Qi Gong Fundamentals As a practitioner, it is crucial that you understand the energy that flows within your body, as this, in turn, helps you perform more effective and enriching treatments. In Qigong Fundamentals, learn all of the steps required to tap into the energy that flows within your body, including topics on how our bodies create and move energy throughout the meridians. Understand how to use your breath to create more energy, and detoxify your organs using six distinct healing sounds. Finally, protocols on how to mobilize and store your energy using Yi Quan standing meditation, and also, the equation of Qigong using modern physics are explored. All of these concepts are vital for anyone practicing acupuncture or any other hands-on healing art. What would you do with more energy? Looking to tap into your potential? Learn more about these vital strategies in this comprehensive course with Dr. David Lloyd, R.Ac., R.TCMP.
David Hastings Lloyd, R.Ac, R.TCMP, has been practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine and Qigong for over 20 years and has also authored several books on these topics.
Why would a practitioner benefit from learning the Heart Lock Theory? Our experiences are stored in our memories and reflexively in our bodies. Since the heart is the fulcrum of the energy flow through the body, it is easy to understand that experiences and events have a subtle effect on the way our hearts beat. The Heart Lock Theory can pinpoint the times in our life when we have suffered lasting damage, and provide clues to how these events are affecting our lives today. The Phytobiophysics Heart Lock Theory is a form of heart reflexology and is quite simply one of the most efficient methods of diagnosis. The theory is simple, and yet extremely profound. It quickly and clearly enables the practitioner to understand the complex chain of events in a patient’s life, which conspire to make them ill. The theory offers the ability to create a map, presenting a time frame of who, how, what, and when the patient has been damaged and an ability to track back to discover the origin of their disease. This knowledge enables you to help your patient recover from even some of the most serious conditions.
Diana Mossop is a scholar of Complementary medicine and the creator of Phytobiophysics®. An author and researcher, she has explored the healing properties of flower and plant essences to create her ranges of Flower and Superfit Formulas.
This course is comprised of two lectures presented by Holly Guzman at COMS 2014. The first lecture titled BLOOD is 1 hour long, and the 2nd lecture is titled Blood, Luo and the Clock of Life, and is 3 hours long. See below for specific outlines for each lecture. BLOOD Blood and Qi are a pair and a continuum in Chinese medicine. Qi is the more popular subject: getting Qi, moving Qi, energy work, etc. Blood is of equal importance. The tradition of Chinese Medicine obviously does not define Blood the way that we interpret the western word. This lecture covers definitions and significant aspects of Blood from diverse perspectives. Blood work is key work for physical and emotional comfort, trauma resolution, memory (wanted and unwanted), and more. Why is it often difficult to build blood in blood deficient patterns when the person takes lots of blood herbs? This inquiry and others about the concepts of blood are presented. Holly's lectures are always based around applications for clinical success. Blood, Luo and the Clock of Life The Luo meridians are blood vessels, and carry all the complex components of blood. The classical indications for usage of the Luo is arranged to reflect the sequence of the Chinese Clock. The Chinese Clock is a reflection of both 24 hours, and also the progression of our consciousness in our lives. This begins with the first moment of breath into the lungs, and ends with the last moment of our life, when the liver meridian goes to GV 20, and carries the evolved hun spirit out the top of the head. Blood and the Luo meridians are more readily understood when their classical indications are clearly put into this perspective. The afternoon workshop will present each Luo meridian in a user friendly way. It will re-teach the art of the plum blossom needle, bleeding, gua sha and tonification. Treating Blood is a practical approach to resolve physical trauma (a stuck blood imprint), emotional trauma (as can lead to stuck blood), and simply to promote the capacity to move smoothly through the phases of our lives.
Having started her studies as a teenager, Holly Guzman, O.M.D., L.Ac., has been devoted to studying and practicing TCM for most of her life. Holly was part of the first graduating class of ACTCM; in addition to her private practice, she lectures internationally, teaches at Five Branches University, and is a contributing author to several health texts.
with Susan Johnson
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In this part, points 22.08 through 22.11 are covered (including Miriam Lee’s Ten Needles, Tonification and Sedation, and A.04 San Cha III). Some discussion topics include:, Miriam’s Tune-up, sciatica treatment, and Dr. Young’s bone spur treatment.
A graduate of the ACTCM, Susan Johnson, L.Ac., has been practicing TCM for over 30 years. She studied extensively with Drs. Miriam Lee and Young Wei Chieh, and teaches Tung's Points internationally.