Shen Gong Qi Gong is a traditional Taoist exercise system for strengthening the body and clarifying the Shen-Spirit-Mind. Attendees will be taught qi gong to develop an awareness of qi sensations (energy) in their body, and use their mind to guide the qi. As attendees achieve a sufficient skill level, they can direct or emit external qi for the purpose of healing others. Selections will be from the deer, tiger, and bear forms. This course will enable practitioners to pass along these techniques to their patients so that they are capable of taking a more active role in their own healthcare, especially for disease prevention.

Frank Butler tells how to treat shoulder injuries using auxiliary techniques to dramatically improve outcomes. Often the keys to success in treating chronic or acute injury are the “overlooked” modalities: bodywork, life style counseling, qi gong, external application, cupping, etc. Anatomy of the shoulder, physiology of injury (Chinese and Western views), and applied bodywork will be discussed. 

The practice of medicine is now at a crossroads; there are countless patients taking prescription drugs who wish to be treated with a more natural approach. In this seminar, Dr. John Chen will discuss the most commonly prescribed medications, their actions, side effects, and herbal alternatives. You will learn how to co-manage patients using herbs as an alternative to commonly prescribed drugs. You will also be given proper protocols for the time frames and herbal dosages leading to the safe reduction of pharmaceutical usage.

Shen Gong Qi Gong is a traditional Taoist exercise system for strengthening the body and clarifying the Shen-Spirit-Mind. Attendees will be taught qi gong to develop an awareness of qi sensations (energy) in their body, and use their mind to guide the qi. As attendees achieve a sufficient skill level, they can direct or emit external qi for the purpose of healing others. Selections will be from the deer, tiger, and bear forms. This course will enable practitioners to pass along these techniques to their patients so that they are capable of taking a more active role in their own healthcare, especially for disease prevention.

Treat shoulder injuries using auxiliary techniques to dramatically improve outcomes. Often the keys to success in treating chronic or acute injury are the “overlooked” modalities: bodywork, life style counseling, qi gong, external application, cupping, etc. Auxiliary techniques, qi gong, and lifestyle issues will be discussed.

Learn practical protocols for lower warmer treatments. Clinical experience will be shared on lower warmer treatments with both acupuncture and herbal protocols. Topics include the bowels, the bladder, the uterus, the prostate, sexuality, pain, and libido. Holly Guzman brings to this lecture 30 years of developing practical, effective solutions to problems “below the belt.”

Whether using microcurrent or needles, put your investigative skills to the test by detecting future lines, wrinkles, and folds. To excel in your facial rejuvenation practice, paying special attention to the facial expressions of your patient is the key to achieving exceptional results. This workshop introduces the “system” for recognizing micro-expressions, hidden feelings flashing across our faces an instant before we cover them up. By recognizing micro-expressions, we glimpse the future face of our patient and truly do preventative facial rejuvenation work.