It is believed that regular practice of qi gong helps cleanse the body of toxins, restores energy, reduces stress and anxiety, and helps individuals maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. 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 each practitioner achieves a sufficient skill level, they can direct or emit external qi for the purpose of healing others. 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.
9:00 am - 12 noon
Advanced Acupuncture Track with Kiiko Matsumoto - Dan Tien is the Center of Gravity Part 1
3 CEUs/PDAs
The attendee will learn the application of Chinese Classical texts of Su Wen, Ling-Su and Nanjing. They will learn the significance of center line (Ren/Du Mai) of the human body. The attendees will also learn practical application and case studies. Kiiko will enhance your understanding of Chinese Classical text, while applying TCM theory in practical real life situations.
Needling techniques with her unique 'Kiiko Matsumoto acupuncture style" will be demonstrated.
The heart/kidney axis is the internal representation of the tai ji, or undifferentiated state of the universe, at the moment of its inception. The heart/kidney axis defines that central core of us that has never been wounded, traumatized, or victimized by life. This axis is the physiological embodiment of an absolute perspective on life that is always free, never concerned with the past, and only interested in creating a more wholesome future-right now. In this lecture Jarrett will set the context for understanding a non-relative perspective on healing, life, and medicine
9:55 am - 10:45 am
Richard Gold - Blood Stagnation: Clinical Strategies
1 CEU/PDA
Blood formation is a key element in maintaining health and vitality and recovering from disease. Blood stagnation is a leading cause of disease, de-generation and aging. This lecture will emphasize practical clinical approaches to enhance blood formation and disperse blood stagnation.
11:10 am - 12 noon
Misha Cohen - The role of Chinese Medicine in the Prevention of Viral-Related Cancers
1 CEU/PDA
Attendees will learn the relationship of chronic viruses to cancer development. They will be able to identify the areas in which traditional Chinese medicine may help prevent cancer. Attendees will be able to cite two examples of research in Chinese medicine for cancer prevention in virus-related cancers. The scope of acupuncture practice includes developing a knowledge base to help with referral to Western practitioners, as well as understanding the use of Chinese medicine as adjunctive therapy in prevention of virus-related cancers.
A traditional Chinese medicine tenet teaches that good health is a result of a free flowing, well-balanced energy system. It is believed that regular practice of Qi Gong helps cleanse the body of toxins, restores energy, reduces stress and anxiety, and helps individuals maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. This course will enable practitioners to pass along these techniques to their patients, which will be capable of taking a more active role in their own healthcare, especially for disease prevention and wellness.
This lecture will discuss the Heart/Kidney axis that never moves and is untouched by our life experience. This absolute perspective allows us to know ourselves at the core. It is only the healer’s discovery of this perspective in their own life that makes it possible in the deepest and highest sense to help liberate patients from their own suffering. Attendees will examine how fear and desire create the illusion of a separate self and how interest, will, and free choice help us to our true selves.
The environment creates an influence on the individual, there are many cases of sick building syndrome, but luckily there are also many things that can be done to create healing environments. The effects of light, color, temperature, energy flow and many other factors can all profoundly effect the health and mood of the occupants.
In this workshop attendees will learn through the five element theory of Chinese medicine, how to apply the principals of Feng Shui to effect change in the treatment center. Special attention will be paid to the conditions of the treatment room and waiting room, and knowing what changes can reduce fear in patients and facilitate healing.
This workshop will be a much more detailed description of how environments affect the health of occupants. The environment is an extension of self and many clues to personality can be seen in the personal symbolism present. Attendees will learn to read the qi of environments and understand how this energy flow affects the body. In addition, a strong emphasis will be placed on balancing the Yin/Yang of the environment and recognizing the five elements as they apply to shape, design, color, objects and personality.
There will be discussion about a variety of diseases and the kind of Feng Shui remedies that are applicable. Practitioners can use the principles of Feng Shui to advise their patients about making changes in their homes that can help prevent relapse or to make a treatment more effective by eliminating aggravation in their personal or business life. Attendees will learn how to heal another way from the outside in.
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Misha Cohen- Prevention of HPV-Related Cancers with Chinese Medicine
3 CEUs/PDAs Herbs/General Ethics
Practitioners see people with the human papilloma virus (HPV) related problems each day in a clinic setting. This workshop will focus on prevention of HPV-related cancers using Chinese medicine. Additionally, attendees will learn to identify problems as well as treat patients with these conditions in conjunction with the Western practitioner. Attendees will learn and understand the relationship between HPV and the development of cervical and anal cancer.
Along the mid line (Ren Mai/ Du Mai), spinal energy unifies heaven and earth in a human body. This is related to body's spirit (shen). This class relates classical text to manifestations and demonstrates practical resolutions in real life situations.
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Eric Brand - Maximizing the Clinical Efficacy of Granule Preparations: Understanding Dosage, Regional Trends, and Unforeseen Challenges
3 CEUs/PDAs
Herbs Credit
Attendees will be encouraged to analyze issues of dosage and other differences between the use of crude herbs and granule extracts. Those who attend this workshop will gain a significantly better understanding of how to use granule extracts in their clinical practice. This course introduces the audience to the global trends of granule dosing and formulation, and helps to clarify optimal methods of granule use.
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Keynote with featured speaker Ted Kaptchuk - Where is reality? A Personal Journey into Science and Placebos
2 CEUs/PDAs
Placebo controls in acupuncture experiments have become controversial. This lecture will examine research in placebo acupuncture and what it does and does not say about acupuncture. Recent experiments published in the British Medical Journal and Journal of Neuroscience will be emphasized. As Kaptchuk personally led these experiments, some of the personal motives and understanding of these experiments will complement the scientific and cultural presentations.
