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Safeguard Your Clinic Workspace Series 1 - Course 1
Moxa Smoke Inhalation
with Sue Nelson
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Overview
There are valid TCM industry concerns about the carcinogens emitted by ‘sidestream’ Moxa smoke. What are the effects of these carcinogens being inhaled by practitioners, staff members and patients – both short-term and long-term – in the closed-up confines of a clinic space? Despite 2,500 years of therapeutic usage, Moxibustion cannot escape the modern scrutiny of all combustible smoke inhalation risks, due to the awareness created by Tobacco smoking fatalities. Since the 1950s the ongoing Tobacco health crisis has prompted the refinement of research methods to confirm the causality between smoking – as in ‘active’ or ‘passive’ smoking - and Lung Cancer. This course explores the types of research directed towards the analysis of Moxa smoke in the clinic setting, especially those reputable research methods borrowed from the Tobacco industry. It highlights the relative lack of Epidemiology studies as the major weak area in Moxa smoke research. Mitigation methods are recommended for TCM practitioners using Moxibustion regularly in the workplace. But the main focus is on the modern thermal substitutes in the form of Infrared lamps and hand-held devices, for Moxa-averse practitioners wishing to follow the ‘precautionary principle’.
Learning Objectives
- Obtain a template for future ‘risk management' in terms of either mitigation strategies or modern thermal substitutes.
- Be able to identify the research methods used to confirm causality between Tobacco ‘smoking’ and Lung Cancer.
- Understand how the TCM industry can borrow from well-established causality studies to analyse the impacts of Moxa smoke inhalation in the workplace.
- Be informed of the industry concerns surrounding the inhalation of Moxa smoke in the clinic workspace.
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Sue Nelson
After learning a traditional style of Chinese Medicine, Sue Nelson B.A, B.TCM has been in continuous clinical practice in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for 3 decades. She uses an eclectic range of healing therapies and enjoys a country lifestyle. She has lectured at 2 Brisbane Acupuncture colleges.
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This course is devoted to the advanced technique of Cupping. A lecture on the The Ancient Art of Cupping will be presented, and will cover all the different styles of suction technique, as well as Gua Sha. Susan will discuss at length what the color on the skin actually means and how and why toxins build up in the muscles and/or joints. Safety concerns will be addressed, as well as how to inform the patient about aftercare and what to expect from their cupping treatment. There will be recorded demonstrations of cupping patterns, with detailed explanations. Recorded Q&A and case histories about the various techniques that are presented are also included.
Learning Objectives
- To provide an understanding of the various types of cupping techniques, and how and when they can be applied to different clinical situations.
- To provide practitioners with a well-rounded scope of practice, including advanced cupping techniques.
- To ensure that students are aware of when cupping is best used and also when and why it might be avoided.
- To help students understand the energetic ways in which point patterns can be intelligently combined with cupping, to enhance a treatment.
- To ensure students understand, and learn what they need to know to provide excellent health care for their patients in a safe, sterile, sensitive, and effective way.
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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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Master Tung's Magic Points: Advanced Series - Course 2 & 3
Diseases & Point Combinations, Part 2 & 3
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.
Learning Objectives
- 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.
- Students will learn different ways to identify head, facial, and mouth conditions and treat them with specific points.
- To provide practitioners with a clear understanding of differential diagnosis and treatment protocols in relation to Tung's Points.
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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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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 Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 2
Pathogenic Wind-Heat
with Jake Fratkin
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Class 2: Pathogenic Wind (Part 2) - Heat Toxins This is Session 2 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 2 will cover 9 formulas and explore the topics of Pathogenic Wind-Heat (Early Cold and Flu), Pathogenic Wind with Heat-Toxins (Severe Cold and Flu), Heat Toxins (Viral Infections), and Stomach Fire. 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 learn classical origins of the formulas for Pathogenic Wind-Heat and Formulas that Clear Heat, their ingredients, and applications.
- 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.
- Students will learn the contrasting and comparison elements 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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Master Tung's Magic Points: Beginning Series 3 - Course 8
DT.01 through DT.17 + VT.01
with Susan Johnson
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Overview
In this part, points DT.01 through DT.17, and VT.01 are covered (including instruction and videos on Moxa Season and using moxa pots). DT10 is skipped in the lecture, but is included in the notesdownload. Some discussion topics include: Cleaning the Toxin Points, treating scleroderma, Five Mountain Range for severe hypertension or high fever, cupping the navel for hives, Three Gold for degenerative knees, DT08/09 for stubborn sciatica and bleeding the sacrum for extreme wind (convulsions). NOTE: This course mentions bleeding techniques and the treatment of cancer as part of the historical discussion of Tung’s acupuncture points. Bloodletting and Cancer treatment are not within the scope of practice for California Acupuncture Licensees. Furthermore, bloodletting nd/or the treatment of cancer may or may not be included in your scope of practice in your particular jurisdiction. The mention of the historical use of these techniques does not certify the learner to use these points or condone the use of these techniques outside the scope of one’s practice in their jurisdiction.
Learning Objectives
- To make sure students are taking in the information offered in a way that will allow for the immediate use of the points described.
- To offer the most important piece of operative theory, related to the Nei Jing and considered to be the I-Ching aspect of Tung's Acupuncture.
- To continue the study of Tung's Points system.
- To offer a detailed and in-depth description of points and point patterns from Tung's system of points, starting with those found on the thighs.
- Students will also learn about Moxa Pots, cupping for various conditions, DT points and much more.
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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Master Tung's Magic Points: Beginning Series 1 - Course 2
How the Points Work
with Susan Johnson
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Overview
In this part, Susan gives her lecture on How the Points Work. Some discussion topics include: cupping to clear toxins, the Five Theories used in Master Tung’s acupuncture, and deep needling versus shallow needling. NOTE: This course mentions bleeding techniques and the treatment of cancer as part of the historical discussion of Tung’s acupuncture points. Bloodletting and Cancer treatment are not within the scope of practice for California Acupuncture Licensees. Furthermore, bloodletting and/or the treatment of cancer may or may not be included in your scope of practice in your particular jurisdiction. The mention of the historical use of these techniques does not certify the learner to use these points or condone the use of these techniques outside the scope of one’s practice in their jurisdiction.
Learning Objectives
- To explain the use of the Nine Stars of the Magic Square and how we can use it to help with the selection of points within Tung's Acupuncture system for structural issues and pain.
- To offer how to learn this material, and give an overview of what will be covered and learned in the series.
- To give a brief history of Tung's Points in the US.
- To offer a detailed description of points from Tung's system of points, and learn more about the system in the 'how the points work' lecture, which will provide an overview of the 5 operative theories involved in the proper use of Tung's 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.