Pacific Symposium

Professional Development in Paradise ~ San Diego, California

Celebrating our 22nd year ...

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

7:00 am - 7:55 am	Bill Helm - Hua to Frolic of the Five Animals
1 CEU/PDA General Credit	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.
9:00 am - 12 noon	Bill Helm - Tui Na Methods for Hypertension
3 CEUs/PDAs	The workshop will focus on learning a tui na treatment protocol for relieving the symptoms of hypertension and a short relaxation exercise used at the Shanghai College of TCM to relieve the causes of hypertension.
9:00 am - 9:50 am	Giovanni Maciocia - Nan Jing: Channels, Points, the Triple Burner, Acupuncture Techniques and the Theory of the Minister Fire - Part 1
1 CEU/PDA	The Nan Jing is one the seminal classics of Chinese medicine. Short and succinct, it is the source of many important concepts of Chinese medicine, particularly with regard to acupuncture. This workshop will concentrate on the theory of channels and points to highlight some important clinical applications in the use of the 5 Shu points. The concept of the Triple Burner and its relationship with the Minister Fire will be discussed at length. This is a fundamental concept with many clinical applications.
9:55 am - 10:45 am	Alex Tiberi - Acupuncture for Improving Children’s Constitution
1 CEU/PDA	The attendee will be able to diagnosis specific types of weakness or poor development in the pediatric patient and prescribe appropriate acupuncture and moxibustion to strengthen the child. Topics will include but are not limited to: cerebral palsy, autism, special points for tonifying children, points for development, and moxa for homecare.
11:10 am - 12 noon	DX and TX Panel Discussion - Four Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment Grand Rounds with Giovanni Maciocia, Alex Tiberi, Miki Shima and Brian Bender
1 CEU/PDA	Four teachers, one patient. Each panel participant will share his insights into the diagnosis and treatment plan of a volunteer patient at the symposium.
12:15 pm - 1:05 pm	Robert Nations - Hua to Frolic of the Five Animals
1 CEU/PDA	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.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Giovanni Maciocia - Nan Jing: Channels, Points, the Triple Burner, Acupuncture Techniques, and the Theory of the Minister Fire
3 CEUs/PDAs	The Nan Jing is one of the seminal classics of Chinese medicine. Short and succinct, it is the source of many important concepts of Chinese medicine, particularly with regard to acupuncture. This workshop will concentrate on the theory of channels and points to highlight some important clinical applications in the use of the 5 Shu points. The concept of the Triple Burner and its relationship with the Minister Fire will be discussed at length.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Bill Helm - Relaxation - Dispersion Full Body Massage
3 CEUs/PDAs	The workshop will focus on learning a tui na protocol that is used for rejuvenation. It emphasizes relieving Liver Qi Stagnation and what are considered to be a collection of Pre-Hypertension symptoms: muscle tension, mild high blood pressure, tension headaches and general restlessness.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Alex Tiberi - Children’s Disorders in 6 Minutes
3 CEUs/PDAs General Credit	30 of the most common pediatric disorders will be presented with the most effective acupuncture and herb prescription for each. The intent will be to simplify differentiation so the practitioner can quickly choose the best treatment and spend more time applying therapy than struggling with diagnosis. Hence in the 3 hour session, 30 different disorders or chief complaints will be presented without excessive theoretical discussion but instead with a focus on specific treatment recommendations.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Mary Elizabeth Wakefield - Facial Acupuncture and Aromatherapy
3 CEUs/PDAs	In this experiential seminar, facial acupuncture treatments will be utilized in conjunction with essential oil therapy. Similar to the energetic landscape of acupuncture, essential oils lend themselves to be used for acupuncture treatments, especially when treating pain and the face. A full facial acupuncture demonstration will be given with the application of specific essential oils and the eight extraordinary vessels to support health, calm the shen, and to enhance ageless beauty.
8 Total CEUs/PDAs possible.