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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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In the Clinic Series - Course 1
Session 1
with Neil Gumenick
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This recorded webinar 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.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn how the diagnostic information is assessed and translated into a specific treatment plan, unique to the present needs of the patient.
- Students will learn how the theory of Classical Diagnosis by sound and emotion is employed with actual patients and can reveal the Causative Factor of Disease
- Students will learn interviewing skills to uncover the deeper needs of the patient, particularly at the levels of mind and spirit
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.
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In the Clinic Series - Course 3
Session 3
with Neil Gumenick
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This recorded webinar 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.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn interviewing skills to uncover the deeper needs of the patient, particularly at the levels of mind and spirit
- Students will learn how the theory of Classical Diagnosis by sound and emotion is employed with actual patients and can reveal the Causative Factor of Disease
- Students will learn how the diagnostic information is assessed and translated into a specific treatment plan, unique to the present needs of the patient
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.
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In the Clinic Series - Course 5
Session 5
with Neil Gumenick
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This recorded webinar 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.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn interviewing skills to uncover the deeper needs of the patient, particularly at the levels of mind and spirit
- Students will learn how the theory of Classical Diagnosis by sound and emotion is employed with actual patients and can reveal the Causative Factor of Disease
- Students will learn how the diagnostic information is assessed and translated into a specific treatment plan, unique to the present needs of the patient
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.
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In the Clinic Series - Course 4
Session 4
with Neil Gumenick
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This recorded webinar 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.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn interviewing skills to uncover the deeper needs of the patient, particularly at the levels of mind and spirit
- Students will learn how the theory of Classical Diagnosis by sound and emotion is employed with actual patients and can reveal the Causative Factor of Disease
- Students will learn how the diagnostic information is assessed and translated into a specific treatment plan, unique to the present needs of the patient
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.
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In the Clinic Series - Course 2
Session 2
with Neil Gumenick
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This recorded webinar 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.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn how the diagnostic information is assessed and translated into a specific treatment plan, unique to the present needs of the patient
- Students will learn interviewing skills to uncover the deeper needs of the patient, particularly at the levels of mind and spirit
- Students will learn how the theory of Classical Diagnosis by sound and emotion is employed with actual patients and can reveal the Causative Factor of Disease
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.
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Treatment protocols and specific points for diseases are found in many textbooks. However, these “textbook” protocols and prescriptions often lack relevant clinical details making their use seem somewhat experimental. In this course, Dr. Christine Chang will reveal the most powerful acupuncture points for over 25 conditions commonly seen in clinic. Based on her years of clinical practice and teaching experience, she will provide all the clinical details and nuances of these “Extra Special” points so that you can successfully and confidently apply them in your practice.
Learning Objectives
- Learn important differentiating qualities of various conditions that you the practitioner must understand so that you can treat each patient’s conditions uniquely (ex. Types of insomnia and how to treat each type differently).
- Review the basics: how do various TCM diagnoses appear (ex. Qi deficiency versus yang deficiency) and how to treat patients based off of these diagnoses instead of treating patients from a Western medical diagnosis.
- Gain an understanding of how to approach and use these acupuncture points, including location, angulation, and depth.
- Learn specific clinically effective acupuncture points for common conditions.
Your Teacher
Christine Chang
Dr. Christine Chang, DAOM, specializes in herbal formulas and Chinese nutrition, and brings this expertise to her private practice as well as serving as a faculty member at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is also the interpreter for the lectures of Dr. Wei Chieh Young.
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The Alchemy of the Organs - Course 1
The Red Bird and the Dark Stag (The Heart and the Kidneys)
with Peter Firebrace
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A detailed study of the heart and the kidneys, the north-south, jing-shen axis of Chinese medicine. Linked with fire and water, li and kan, the exchange between these two organs has always been considered of prime importance for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, from fertility to longevity in tranquility and serenity. We will study the Daoist, alchemical and medical aspects of the heart and the kidneys from ancient texts and images and crystalize this knowledge into useful clinical practice by studying key points on the heart, kidney and other meridians from Shen Feng, Spirit Seal (Kid 23) to Shen Men, Spirit Gate (Ht 7), from Ming Men, Gate of Destiny (Du 4) to Zi Hu Door of the Child (Kid 13). Restoring the Shao Yin interweaving of heart and kidneys, the cooling and warming of midnight and noon, the retreat and resurgence of December and June, restores brightness to the mind, peace to the heart, strength to the body and resilience to the spirit.
Learning Objectives
- To apply this knowledge to help patients with a lifestyle that will nurture life, yang sheng, and improve their health.
- To give cases and acupuncture points for clinical application.
- To restore the insights of the Neidan Inner Alchemy tradition to Chinese medicine.
- To deepen our understanding of the heart and kidneys and their inter-relationship.
- To present the teachings in the Neijingtu, Inner Landscape Map and the Xiuzhentu, Cultivating Authenticity Map.
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Peter Firebrace
A graduate of the International College of Oriental Medicine, Peter Firebrace, FBAcC, has extensively studied TCM and Chinese language and philosophy. He was a co-founder of Monkey Press, teaches internationally, and also produces songs and poems on topics pertaining to TCM. Peter is in the process of setting up Guan Academy of Chinese Medicine for online teaching.
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The Alchemy of the Organs - Course 2
The Green Dragon and the White Tiger (The Liver and the Lungs)
with Peter Firebrace
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A detailed study of the liver and the lungs, the rising-falling, east-west axis of Chinese medicine. Linked with wood and metal, the power to burst out of the earth and to bury within the earth, this expressive-reflective dynamic is key to the fulfilment and attainment of our desires and dreams - or knowing when to stop at our limits. As sea of blood and master of qi, the liver and the lungs are linked to the hun and the po, the one ever searching to connect with the shen, the other ever vigilant to guard and maintain the body. We will study the Daoist, alchemical and medical aspects of the liver and the lungs from ancient texts and images and explore their application to clinical practice in modern times through studying key points on the liver, lung and other meridians such as Xuan Ji Jade Pivot (Ren 21), which restores fluidity of respiratory movement and Li Gou, Woodworm Canal (Liv 5) which restores normality to the sexual region.
Learning Objectives
- To restore the insights of the Neidan Inner Alchemy tradition to Chinese medicine.
- To present the teachings in the Neijingtu, Inner Landscape Map and the Xiuzhentu, Cultivating Authenticity Map.
- To apply this knowledge to help patients with a lifestyle that will nurture life, yang sheng, and improve their health.
- To deepen our understanding of the liver and the lungs and their inter-relationship.
- To give cases and acupuncture points for clinical application.
Your Teacher
Peter Firebrace
A graduate of the International College of Oriental Medicine, Peter Firebrace, FBAcC, has extensively studied TCM and Chinese language and philosophy. He was a co-founder of Monkey Press, teaches internationally, and also produces songs and poems on topics pertaining to TCM. Peter is in the process of setting up Guan Academy of Chinese Medicine for online teaching.
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This course will go over time acupuncture theory and how to make a TCM diagnosis in general, and specifically, in regards to the time acupuncture protocol. The student will learn how to apply time- optimized acupuncture methods, and use many of the strategies of the meridian clock. Depiction of the uses with the assistance of the app will be illustrated and discussed. The 10hr webinar on Time Acupuncture will mentioned as well, which provides a more in-depth background on the concepts and many exercises that can be performed with the Wheel of Time acupuncture method.
Learning Objectives
- After this course, you will understand the importance of the use of solar time when applying the time-based acupuncture methods Zi Wu Liu Zhu Zhen Fa and Ling Gui Ba Fa. The conversion of clock time to solar time is depicted with the help of the Time Acupuncture App.
- You will be able to integrate the different classical time-based acupuncture methods Zi Wu Liu Zhu Zhen Fa and Ling Gui Ba Fa into your personal acupuncture style.
- You will be able to establish a complete TCM diagnosis that allows the application of time-based acupuncture strategies.
- You will get an idea of how time points can be combined with balancing concepts and with medical hypnosis.
- You will comprehend the different acupuncture point categories’ actions, and the consequential application of the point category that fits best with the energetic imbalance as defined in the TCM diagnosis.
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Armin Koch
An MD, Dr. Armin Koch received his teaching certificate and completed his Medical Board Exams in Switzerland. He has been a general practitioner (FMH) for over 20 years, and specializes in Acupuncture and Herbology at his private practice.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 5
Lung, Part 2
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 5: Lung (Part 2)
This is Session 5 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class will be approximately 2 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). In this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 5 will cover 11 formulas and explore the topics of Lung Phlegm-Damp, Cough Syrups, and Asthma.
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal cough syrups.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat lung phlegm-damp.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat asthma (wheezing and difficult breathing).
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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Chinese herbal formulas allow for a cost effective and elegant approach to the most common concerns seen in family practices, whether digestive complaints, gynecological concerns, or chronic illnesses.
Whether you're new to Chinese Medicine, would like to expand your use of Traditional Chinese Herbal formulas, or already prescribing, this is the class for you!
Treating the underlying cause in a safe and comprehensive manner, Chinese herbal formulas can expand the scope of one's Naturopathic practice while vastly improving the clinical results obtained. They are an ideal modality to add to one's existing practice as they offer a completely different treatment approach to those previously stubborn conditions or cases, or those dependent on continual therapeutic support.
In this recorded webinar, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to integrate TCM via Chinese herbal formulas into their current Naturopathic practices.
The therapeutic methods taught are certain to completely revolutionize one's practice - and more importantly, his/her clinical results.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a working familiarity of how to follow-up on future visits, sequential formula prescriptions, dosing details, and effective combinations of naturopathic and TCM therapies.
- Learn step-by-step how to integrate TCM diagnostics and pattern discrimination into a Naturopathic clinical practice, and when using formulas can be the most rewarding and effective.
- Gain a practical understanding of how to choose primary and secondary formulas for varying presentations of gastrointestinal, gynecological, and neurological conditions.
Your Teacher
Tom Grodski
Dr. Tom Grodski, ND, B.Sc., is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, acupuncturist, craniosacral & bowen therapist, who specializes in naturopathic and integrative family medicine. A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, he maintains a private practice and is also a professor at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 13
Gynecological Disorders, Part 2
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 13: Gynecological Disorders (Part 2)
This will be session 13 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 13 will cover 10 formulas and will continue the discussion of gynecological disorders. In this class, the subjects of Premenopausal Tension, Uterine Blood Stasis and Menopausal Disorder/Deficiency Fire will be covered.
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat menstrual cramps, and other issues surrounding uterine blood stasis.
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat menopausal disorders.
- The student will study one herbal formula that treats premenstrual tension.
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Spirits of the Points - Course 6
The Water Element
with Neil Gumenick
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In this two-hour recorded webinar, Professor Gumenick will teach the Spirits of the Points of the Water Officials (Organs): Urinary Bladder, or Controller of Storage of Water and Kidney, or Controller of the Waterways.
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 will be available for downloading.
Learning Objectives
- To learn the mental and spiritual connotations, meanings and uses of acupuncture points on the Urinary Bladder and Kidney meridians.
- To learn how treatments are strategized in the Classical Five-Element tradition.
- To learn how to select points to reach the needed mental and spirit levels in a patient by understanding the Spirits of the 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.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 1
Pathogenic Wind-Cold
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 1: Pathogenic Wind (Part 1)
This is session 1 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 1.5 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
In this session, students will cover 9 herbal formulas and explore the topics of Pathogenic Wind-Cold (Common Cold - Cold Type) and Nasal and Ear Congestion.
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn the contrasting and comparison elements depending on component ingredients.
- For each formula in the handout, students will learn the formula name, source classical text and date, author; they will also learn the herbal ingredients in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin with tones.
- The student will learn classical origins of the formulas covered for Pathogenic Wind-Cold and Nasal and Ear Congestion, their ingredients, and applications.
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 10
Digestive Disorders, Part 2
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 10: Digestive Disorders (Part 2)
This will be session 10 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 10 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Digestive Disorders. Subjects such as Food Stagnation and Damp Turbidity will be covered.
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study herbal formulas that treat damp turbidity (vomitting and diarrhea).
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat food stagnation.
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Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 14
Liver Disorders, Part 1
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 14: Liver Disorders (Part 1)
This will be session 14 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 14 will cover 10 formulas for Liver Disorders, including Liver Stagnation and Liver-Gallbladder Damp-Heat.
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate seven herbal formulas that treat liver stagnation.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat liver-gallbladder damp-heat.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to liver stagnation and liver-gallbladder damp-heat, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
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Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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Treatment of Infertility and Threatened Miscarriage with Chinese Herbal Medicine
with Jake Fratkin
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Infertility in women under the age of 40 responds very well to Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture, especially when structural complications of uterine fibroids, polycystic ovaries or fallopian tube damage are absent. The teacher’s personal success rate in successful pregnancies is above 85% for women who have chosen not to use IVF or hormone therapy. There are numerous TCM patterns that inhibit fertility, and most cases are directed at regulating problems of menstruation: irregularity, amenorrhea, menorrhagia, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Threatened miscarriage can be due to deficiency, heat or trauma, and appropriate formulas are discussed. Dr. Fratkin presents available herbal products and custom formulas, as well as a discussion of hormone physiology and the application of Western lab diagnosis. Extensive handout notes are included with the recorded course.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the physiological basis of infertility
- Examine the various TCM patterns contributing to infertility
- Understand the various medical hormonal approaches to infertility
- Detail herbal treatments for the various TCM patterns
- Examine the various TCM treatments for threated miscarriage
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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In Chinese medicine, Blood Stasis usually presents in one form or another due to the intimate relationship and physiology related to Blood in women. As such, Blood Stasis is seen in many gynecology-related conditions. Women are especially prone to Blood Stagnation in the pelvis due to the complex arrangement of the reproductive organs in that area. This can include numerous and diverse conditions such as abdominal masses, abdominal pain, ovarian cysts, flooding and trickling, heavy periods, no periods, scanty periods, painful periods, ectopic pregnancy, habitual miscarriage, infertility, menopausal syndrome, etc. This recorded lecture will give an overview of Blood Stasis as it occurs in different stages of a woman’s life.
There is a set of notes for download with this course.
Learning Objectives
- Cultivate an appreciation of how Blood Stasis is not isolated but connected to many different factors
- Learn basic treatments for Blood Stasis including diet and herbal categories
- Gain a deeper understanding of the various causes and manifestations of Blood Stasis
- Provide an overview of Blood Stasis in gynecology
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David Bray
A specialist in TCM Gynecology, David Bray, R.Ac., R.TCMP, Dipl C.H. (NCCAOM), graduated from Guangzhou University of TCM and has been in practice for over 35 years.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 20
Tonics, Part 1
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 20: Tonics (Part 1)
This will be session 20 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject.In this session, students will cover 13 herbal formulas in regards to Tonics (Part 1). Session 20 will cover 7 formulas and 6 individual herbs that act as Qi Tonics, Blood Tonics, and Qi and Blood Tonics. The student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
This class is 2 hours. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as a complete handout, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate one herbal formula that acts as a qi blood tonic.
- The student will study and differentiate four single herbs and two herbal formulas that act as qi tonics.
- The student will study and differentiate two single herbs and four herbal formulas that act as blood tonics.
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Spirits of the Points - Course 5
The Metal Element
with Neil Gumenick
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In this two-hour recorded webinar, Professor Gumenick will teach the Spirits of the Points of the Metal Officials (Organs): The Lung, or Receiver of the Pure Chi From the Heavens and Large Intestine, or Drainer of the Dregs.
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 will be available for downloading.
Learning Objectives
- To learn how to select points to reach the needed mental and spirit levels in a patient by understanding the Spirits of the Points.
- To learn how treatments are strategized in the Classical Five-Element tradition.
- To learn the mental and spiritual connotations, meanings and uses of acupuncture points on the Lung and Large Intestine meridians.
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.
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Treating Acute Respiratory Conditions in Children & Adults with Chinese Herbal Formulas
with Jake Fratkin
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Acute respiratory conditions are commonly seen in the clinic, and Chinese herbal formulas offer particularly effective treatment. The common cold that progresses into cough occurs frequently, and in this recording, we will delineate seven distinct stages of cough. Available Chinese herbal formulas will be discussed for each stage, with a focus on the rationale of the component ingredients. Besides cold and cough, we will also discuss fever, infectious throat conditions and ear infections. The same formulas are used for infants, children, and adults, with different dosing considerations. The recording offers clinical tips for managing cases, which will be of interest for advanced herbal practitioners as well as those just beginning to explore herbal medicine.
Learning Objectives
- Dosage considerations for infants, children, and adults
- Receive clinical tips for managing cases
- Become familiar with the Chinese formulas used at each stage
- Discuss cold, cough, fever, infectious throat conditions, and ear infections
- Delineate the five distinct stages of an acute cough
- Understand the rational of the ingredients
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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Adjunct Cancer Therapy
Clincial Results, Five-Zone Acupuncture, and Six-Actions Herb Prescribing
with Subhuti Dharmananda
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Part 1: Introductory Presentation - Clinical Results in an Adjunct Cancer Therapies Program
Several significant developments in chemotherapy and radiation treatments in recent years have improved the tolerance for those medical therapies, yet many cancer patients still struggle with prolonged experience of debilitating symptoms. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers possibilities to reduce the severity of the side effects. In China, one of the medical reform goals of the highly active TCM research phase (1960s-1980s) was to utilize TCM in new and effective ways. For cancer patients, the concept of “supporting normality” (fuzheng) was promoted, relying on herbal tonification therapy and supported by use of acupuncture. At the Immune Enhancement Project (IEP) in Portland, Oregon, these methods were adapted to modern western conditions, and several hundred cancer patients have been so treated during a period of nearly twenty years. Effects of the project are revealed by oncologists who express surprise at how well their patients had managed through the course of medical therapies and by the increasing referrals to the program from physicians and nurses working with cancer patients. The program methods, with special reference to the use of acupuncture, will be described.
Part 2: Treatment Framework - Five-Zone Acupuncture and Six-Actions Herb Prescribing for Adjunct Cancer Therapy
Five zone acupuncture emerged from treatment of shen disorders (spirit/mind/brain functional disturbances) and was one of the most commonly used approaches at the IEP Clinic for supporting patients undergoing cancer therapies. Acupuncture point selection focuses on the head/neck and bilateral transport regions: from elbow to fingers and from knee to toes which unites the neural networks and restores normality. A foundational needling set includes a subgroup called New Twenty Needles (to expand upon Old Ten Needles). The six-actions herb method is based on the methods of tonifying qi, nourishing blood, smoothing the flow of qi, enlivening the circulation of blood, raising clear qi to the head, and benefiting the marrow. This recording details these therapies so that you will be empowered to support your patients who may be contending with a cancer diagnosis.
Learning Objectives
- To understand how the IEP Clinic operates, in order to appreciate the context of the adjunct cancer therapies it offers.
- To understand how the six herb actions apply to the commonly reported symptoms experienced by cancer patients undergoing standard medical therapies
- To gain a sense of the outcomes for patients who come to the IEP clinic with a diagnosis of stage III or stage IV cancer.
- To become familiar with the author’s perspective on the challenges faced by patients and practitioners in response to the cancer diagnosis and its standard medical treatment.
- To learn the six herb actions utilized for adjunct cancer therapy within the larger perspective of how herb effects are categorized.
- To learn what constitutes acupuncture applied to “five zones” and the origins of the five zone framework.
- To observe some examples of acupuncture points and herbs that are suited to the treatment framework being described.
- To learn some of the writings and experiences that influenced development of the adjunct cancer protocols utilized at IEP, especially the acupuncture component of the program that led to the “new twenty needles” (NTN) protocol.
- To know the type of data that is being presented; i.e. chart notes developed over a period of months or years, relaying brief patient comments and acupuncture treatment details.
- To appreciate which types of medical disorders are most appropriately treated by the five zone method of acupuncture therapy.
Your Teacher
Subhuti Dharmananda
Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., established the Institute for Traditional Medicine and Preventive Health Care (ITM) in 1979 to promote education, research, and charitable works in the field of traditional medicine systems. With a background in science and herb prescribing, he is able to organize the formats for the clinics, and he has produced many articles on subjects pertaining to TCM and herbs.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 12
Gynecological Disorders, Part 1
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 12: Gynecological Disorders (Part 1)
This will be session 12 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 12 will cover 10 formulas and will include Gynecological Tonics and Vaginal Discharge (Leukorrhea).
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat vaginal discharge.
- The student will study and differentiate different gynecological tonics that treat infertility, menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, and also address pregnancy and post-partum support.
- The student will study and differentiate classical and modern formulas for these conditions.
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 18
Urogenital Disorders; Water Retention and Edema
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 18: Urogenital Disorders
This will be session 18 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 12 herbal formulas for the treatment of Urogenital Disorders; Water Retention and Edema. The student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
This class is 2 hours. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as a complete handout, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate herbal formulas that address kidney stone or spermatorrhea.
- The student will study and differentiate herbal formulas that address Urinary Disturbance and Prostate Swelling.
- The student will study and differentiate herbal formulas that address Bladder or Prostate Infection.
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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Master Tung's Magic Points: Advanced Series - Course 6
Diseases & Point Combinations, Part 6
with Susan Johnson
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In this advanced course, Susan Johnson discusses various clinical applications of Tung's Points. For those that are new to Tung's Points, you may want to take the Beginning Series beforehand, but it is not absolutely necessary, and not required. Please click the link below for a detailed outline of topics and applications covered in this course.
For a detailed table of contents, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3xTpgwk
Learning Objectives
- To provide practitioners with a clear understanding of differential diagnosis and treatment protocols in relation to Tung's Points.
- Students will learn advanced concepts about specific points such as further information about SP4 and PC6 for Crohn’s disease, GB31 and A.01, 88.17-88.19 Four Horses, and the Stomach channel or Four Flower line.
- Students will learn different ways to identify and treat various diseases and conditions such as spleen, stomach, kidney, urinary diseases/conditions, ulcer pain, acid reflux, prostate and bladder infections, and many others.
- Students will learn how to identify exact points to treat specific conditions.
- To help students understand the energetic ways in which point patterns can be intelligently combined to enhance a treatment.
Your Teacher
Susan Johnson
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.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 15
Liver Disorders, Part 2
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 15: Liver Disorders (Part 2)
This will be session 15 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 15 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore Liver Disorders, focusing on Liver Yang and Internal Wind, and Gallstones.
Handouts, quiz, and an evaluation (or a program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat gallstones.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to Liver Yang and Internal Wind, and gallstones, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
- The student will study and differentiate six herbal formulas that treat Liver Yang and internal wind, causing hypertension, headache, ear ringing, and dizziness.
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Spirits of the Points - Course 1
Introduction
with Neil Gumenick
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Overview
This one-hour presentation begins with the basics of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture practice, including diagnosis of the elemental Causative Factor and the various energetic blocks that must be identified and resolved for any treatment to be effective.
The presentation discusses some of the most powerful spirit points on the whole of the body. Featuring beautiful images from nature and from the worlds of fantasy and mythology, Neil explains the uses of points from the upper Kidney chest region, outer Bladder line on the back, Conception Vessel (Ren), and Governor Vessel (Du). These very special points provide gifts to the minds and spirits of patients that cannot be accessed by any other meridians, and can be conjoined with points of any element.
Learning Objectives
- To learn how treatments are strategized in the Classical Five-Element tradition.
- To provide an overview of the concepts that will be covered in the series, 'Spirits of the Points,' consisting of 6 sessions.
- To learn how to select points to reach the needed mental and spirit levels in a patient by understanding the Spirits of the Points.
- To learn the spiritual connotations and uses of specific points on each of the 12 meridians, the Governor Vessel (Du), and Conception Vessel (Ren).
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.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 3
Damp-Heat and Fire
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 3: Damp-Heat and Fire
This is Session 3 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class will be approximately 2 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). In this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 3 will cover 11 formulas and explore the topics of Damp Heat Toxins and Fever.
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat dampheat toxins.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat fever.
- The student will learn the historical antecedents for the formula.
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Spirits of the Points - Course 2
The Fire Element, Part 1
with Neil Gumenick
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In this two-hour recorded webinar, Professor Gumenick will teach the Spirits of the Points of two of the Fire Officials (Organs): The Heart, or Supreme Controller, and Small Intestine, or Separator of Pure From Impure.
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 will be available for downloading.
Learning Objectives
- To learn the mental and spiritual connotations, meanings, and uses of acupuncture points on the Heart and Small Intestine meridians.
- To learn how to select points to reach the needed mental and spirit levels in a patient by understanding the Spirits of the Points.
- To learn how treatments are strategized in the Classical Five-Element tradition.
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.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 21
Tonics, Part 2
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 21: Tonics (Part 2)
This will be session 21 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 8 herbal formulas in regards to Tonics (Part 2). Session 21 will continue to explore the topic of Tonics, including 2 formulas to tonify kidney yin, and 3 classical formulas and 3 modern formulas to tonify kidney yang and jing. The student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
This class is 2 hours. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as a complete handout, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate 2 herbal formulas that tonify kidney yin.
- The student will study and differentitate 3 classical herbal formulas that tonify kidney yang or jing
- The student will study and differentiate 3 modern herbal formulas that tonify kidney yang and jing.
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Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Spirits of the Points - Course 7
The Wood Element
with Neil Gumenick
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In this two-hour recorded webinar, Professor Gumenick will teach the Spirits of the Points of the Wood Officials (Organs): The Gall Bladder, or Official of Decision Making and Judgment and Liver, or Official of Planning.
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 will be available for downloading.
Learning Objectives
- To learn the mental and spiritual connotations, meanings and uses of acupuncture points on the Gall Bladder and Liver meridians.
- To learn how treatments are strategized in the Classical Five-Element tradition.
- To learn how to select points to reach the needed mental and spirit levels in a patient by understanding the Spirits of the 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.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 22
Tonics, Part 3
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 22: Tonics (Part 3)
This will be session 22 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 10 herbal formulas in regards to Tonics (Part 3). Session 22 will continue to explore the topic of Tonics. Five classical formulas and two modern formulas that act as combination tonics, and 3 individual tonifying herbs will be covered. The student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
This class is 2 hours. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as a complete handout, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate 5 herbal formulas that are combination tonics.
- The student will study and differentiate 2 modern formulas.
- The student will study and differentiate 3 single herbs that act as tonics.
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Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 19
Dermatology Disorders
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 19: Dermatology Disorders
This will be session 19 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 11 herbal formulas for the treatment of Dermatology Disorders. The student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
This class is 2 hours. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as a complete handout, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that address hair loss.
- The student will study and differentiate classical and modern herbal formulas that address the skin disorders of acne, itching, and hives.
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that address benign tumors and swellings.
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Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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Lingering Pathogens
A Hybrid Model for the Treatment of Lingering Pathogens & Persistent Immune Dysfunction
with Will Maclean
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Persistent infection and chronic immune dysfunction are common problems in the clinic. They may be due to an unresolved or persistent viral, bacterial, amoebic or fungal infection, or the result of an immune imbalance due to an immune reaction to chemicals, chemotherapy, radiation or severe emotional trauma.
Clinical experience shows that pathogens that get trapped in the body tend to be located in distinct and clearly defined locations. These locations can be precisely determined. The types of pathogens involved also tend to transform once in the body into one of only two types. The key to expelling (venting) pathogens from the body and correcting the immune dysfunction is to clearly determine the type of pathogen involved and its precise location.
This course presents an accessible and user friendly model that facilitates the analysis of the location and nature of the most commonly seen types of lingering pathogen. The model presented is based on twenty five years of clinical experience with immune problems, and is the result of drawing together and hybridizing the most clinically relevant sections of the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) and We Re Lun (Treatise on Warm Diseases). In the first section, the model is presented systematically, with an emphasis on the specific signs and symptoms characteristic of linger pathogens, and the specific examination techniques used to elicit them. Each section is illustrated and the methodology reinforced by numerous cases from the presenters practice. In the second section, we will look at the special treatment strategies required to eliminate pathogens, repair any damage done, and restore balance to the body. Traditionally, the primary treatment method has been herbal, but the presenter finds that specific acupuncture protocols can be effective for some types of lingering pathogen. Specific formulas and acupuncture protocols will be discussed in detail.
Learning Objectives
- To become familiar with the herbal and acupuncture techniques necessary for expelling pathogens from the body and restoring homeostasis.
- To understand how to use the model presented to analyze and organize information clearly to come to a clear and rational diagnosis, and to formulate a rational treatment strategy.
- To understand the concept of a lingering pathogen, and how to identify its presence in the body.
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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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Master Tung's Magic Points: Advanced Series - Course 4
Diseases & Point Combinations, Part 4
with Susan Johnson
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Overview
In this advanced course, Susan Johnson discusses various clinical applications of Tung's Points. For those that are new to Tung's Points, you may want to take the Beginning Series beforehand, but it is not absolutely necessary, and not required. Please click the link below for a detailed outline of topics and applications covered in this course.
For a detailed table of contents, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3ddibyu
Learning Objectives
- To help students understand the energetic ways in which point patterns can be intelligently combined to enhance a treatment.
- To provide practitioners with a clear understanding of differential diagnosis and treatment protocols in relation to Tung's Points.
- Students will learn how to identify exact points to treat specific conditions.
- Students will learn different ways to identify wrist, shoulder, arm, thigh, knee, ankle, foot, and hip pain and conditions, and learn how to treat these problems with specific points.
Your Teacher
Susan Johnson
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.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 9
Digestive Disorders, Part 1
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 9: Digestive Disorders (Part 1)
This will be session 9 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 9 will cover 10 formulas and will start to explore the topic of Digestive Disorders. Subjects such as Spleen Qi Deficiency and Spleen Yang Deficiency will be covered.
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate six herbal formulas that treat Spleen Qi Deficiency.
- The student will learn how digestive disorders originate, how to diagnose them, and how to treat them in a practical sense.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat Spleen Yang Deficiency.
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Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 17
Disturbed Shen
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 17: Disturbed Shen
This will be session 17 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 11 herbal formulas for the treatment of Disturbed Shen. The student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
This class is 2 hours. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as a complete handout, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate classical and modern herbal formulas that treat disorders due to disturbed shen (insomnia, anxiety, palpitations).
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to disturbed shen, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
- The student will learn how to contrast and compare similar formulas depending on component ingredients.
Your Teacher
Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 7
Bi Syndrome, Part 2
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 7: Bi Syndrome (Part 2)
This will be session 7 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.
Session 7 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Bi Syndrome. Subjects such as Cold Bi Syndrome, Heat Bi Syndrome, and Back Pain and Sciatica will be covered.
A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- The student will study two herbal formulas that treat heat bi syndrome.
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat back pain and sciatica.
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat cold bi syndrome.
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Jake Fratkin
Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in Chinese herbal medicine and Japanese acupuncture; a recipient of the Acupuncturist of the Year award, he maintains a private practice, teaches internationally, and is the author of several books on TCM and Chinese herbal formulas and products.
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The Spirits of the Points - Course 4
The Earth Element
with Neil Gumenick
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In this two-hour recorded webinar, Professor Gumenick will teach the Spirits of the Points of the Earth Officials (Organs): The Stomach, or Official of Rotting and Ripening and Spleen, or Official of Transportation and Distribution.
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 will be available for downloading.
Learning Objectives
- To learn how treatments are strategized in the Classical Five-Element tradition.
- To learn the mental and spiritual connotations, meanings, and uses of acupuncture points on the Stomach and Spleen meridians.
- To learn how to select points to reach the needed mental and spirit levels in a patient by understanding the Spirits of the 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.
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The Spirits of the Points - Course 3
The Fire Element, Part 2
with Neil Gumenick
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In this two-hour recorded webinar, Professor Gumenick teaches the Spirits of the Points of the two remaining Fire Officials (Organs): The Heart Protector (AKA Circulation/Sex, Pericardium) and Three Heater (AKA San Jiao) Meridians.
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 will be available for downloading.
Learning Objectives
- To learn how treatments are strategized in the Classical Five-Element tradition.
- To learn the mental and spiritual connotations, meanings, and uses of acupuncture points on the Pericardium (aka Heart Protector) and San Jiao (aka Three heater) meridians.
- To learn how to select points to reach the needed mental and spirit levels in a patient by understanding the Spirits of the 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.
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Master Tung's Magic Points: Advanced Series - Course 5
Diseases & Point Combinations, Part 5
with Susan Johnson
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Overview
In this advanced course, Susan Johnson discusses various clinical applications of Tung's Points. For those that are new to Tung's Points, you may want to take the Beginning Series beforehand, but it is not absolutely necessary, and not required. Please click the link below for a detailed outline of topics and applications covered in this course.
For a detailed table of contents, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3qqMF5D
Learning Objectives
- To help students understand the energetic ways in which point patterns can be intelligently combined to enhance a treatment.
- Students will learn how to identify exact points to treat specific conditions.
- Students will learn advanced concepts about specific points such as further information about 88.01-.03 Heart Passing Points, 77.18 Kidney Gate, 11.17 Wood/Anger, 22.06-22.07 Zhong Bai/Xia Bai, 1010.18 Wood Branch, and many others.
- To provide practitioners with a clear understanding of differential diagnosis and treatment protocols in relation to Tung's Points.
- Students will learn different ways to identify and treat various diseases and conditions such as heart disease, chronic issues, rheumatoid arthritis, gallstones, and many others.
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Susan Johnson
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.
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Detecting and Removing Energetic Blocks - Course 2
with Neil Gumenick
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Overview
Part Two of this two-part series will discuss additional energetic blocks, or hindrances to successful treatment.
The following is included:
The Umbilical Pulse - its importance, symptoms indicating when testing would be appropriate, how to test for its centeredness, and the technique for resolving if found off-center. The Akabani Imbalance - its importance, when and how to test each meridian, how to correct using acupuncture points, how to re-test to determine if the correction was successful and, if not, what to do as a further protocol. The Entry/Exit block - the most common of all blocks - how it will prevent treatment from being effective, how to detect the block on the pulses, how to resolve with acupuncture, including point location and needle technique. The Spirit Level block - its presence, usually as a result of trauma, can substantially prevent treatment from being effective. Participants will learn how to detect this block and points to resolve it.
Please note that Detecting and Removing Energetic Blocks - Course 1 is a prerequisite to this course.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will learn to treat and, if applicable, center the Umbilical Pulse of a patient.
- Participants will learn how to detect and resolve a Spirit level block and specific points for resolving.
- Participants will learn to perform the Akabani test on each meridian, record results, and the protocols for correcting any imbalances found.
- Participants will learn to detect entry/exit and the appropriate points and technique for correcting.
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.
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Detecting and Removing Energetic Blocks - Course 1
with Neil Gumenick
See In Store See Entire Series *
* You can normally get a discount when you buy a series whole!
Overview
Part One of this two-part series discusses three major energetic blocks which, unless cleared, will threaten the patient's life or prevent treatment from being effective. In this webinar, each of three blocks: Possession, Aggressive Energy, and Husband/Wife Imbalance are discussed in their order of treatment priority. Participants will learn the likely causes of these blocks, how to detect their presence, and how to resolve each with acupuncture, including the points to be used, needle technique, instruction on point location, and how to determine whether the treatment was successful.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will learn to test for and remove (if present) a Husband/Wife Imbalance which, if unresolved, has lethal consequences.
- Participants will learn to identify and treat a possessed patient, resolving this block, which if unresolved, will prevent effectiveness of conventional treatment.
- Participants will learn to test for and remove (if present) Aggressive Energy, a pathological condition, which if unresolved, has lethal consequences.
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.