Comprehensive Chinese Herb Program: Year 2
Course Dates/Times:
June 2010 - June 2011
Instructor(s):
Hours/CEU's:
165 contact hours
CEU Approval:
Prerequisites:
Open to those with basic materia medica and formula knowledge
Cost:
$3500.00
Course Location:
Registration:
Course Description:
This is the 2nd year of a 2-year program of study in Chinese herbal medicine. The course is appropriate for practitioners with basic knowledge of materia medica and formulas or for herbalists seeking to review and deepen their diagnostic skills and increase the clinical effectiveness of their herbal treatment.Year 1 of the program covered basic materia medica and formulas, while in year 2, the focus is on the application of formulas and modifications for a wide variety of disorders. Experienced herbalists in Seattle and guest teachers from around the country will teach various aspects of Chinese herbal medicine by systems and specialties.
Participants will:
- Develop a strong working knowledge of Chinese herbs and formulas
- Learn to assess clinical situations in detail and modify herbal formulas accordingly
- Develop and deepen effective diagnostic skills that address clinical reality
- Understand how to work with herbs in conjunction with Western approaches.
Course Features:
This course will be held one weekend every 3 to 4 weeks, for a total of 11 weekends and 176 hours of instruction. Class size is small in order to facilitate engaged learning through class discussion and mentorship style education.
- Highly experienced instructors who specialize in herbal medicine
- Online class notes, handouts, journal articles, and additional reference materials
- Class recordings will be available for review or if class time is missed
Course and Topic Schedule
Weekend 1: Blood Pathology and Bleeding Disorders in Gynecology
June 26 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
June 27 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Integrating her extensive clinical experience and work with her teacher Dr. Qiu Xiao-mei, Sharon Weizenbaum will address the nature of blood and bleeding physiology with careful attention to the details of diagnosing the root cause of bleeding disorders in gynecology. After establishing clear and thorough diagnostic methods, treatment strategies will be discussed for a wide range of clinical situations. Using a phased approach, protocols and herbs will be presented for different treatment stages, acute and chronic situations, mild and heavy bleeding, and methods of consolidation and prevention once bleeding has been controlled.
This class will help you treat peri-menopausal bleeding, bleeding from fibroids, endometriosis, and other beng luo presentations of various causes, with multiple case studies to illustrate clinical application. Basic training protocols for the treatment of bleeding issues are often over-simplified to address only the stopping of bleeding. But it is the diagnostic and treatment precision that allows for the successful resolution of these complex disorders and their root causes. Sharon will be sharing the innovative and previously un-translated material of Dr. Qiu Xiao-mei.
Instructor(s): Sharon Weizenbaum L.Ac.
June 26 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
June 27 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Integrating her extensive clinical experience and work with her teacher Dr. Qiu Xiao-mei, Sharon Weizenbaum will address the nature of blood and bleeding physiology with careful attention to the details of diagnosing the root cause of bleeding disorders in gynecology. After establishing clear and thorough diagnostic methods, treatment strategies will be discussed for a wide range of clinical situations. Using a phased approach, protocols and herbs will be presented for different treatment stages, acute and chronic situations, mild and heavy bleeding, and methods of consolidation and prevention once bleeding has been controlled.
This class will help you treat peri-menopausal bleeding, bleeding from fibroids, endometriosis, and other beng luo presentations of various causes, with multiple case studies to illustrate clinical application. Basic training protocols for the treatment of bleeding issues are often over-simplified to address only the stopping of bleeding. But it is the diagnostic and treatment precision that allows for the successful resolution of these complex disorders and their root causes. Sharon will be sharing the innovative and previously un-translated material of Dr. Qiu Xiao-mei.
Instructor(s): Sharon Weizenbaum L.Ac.
Weekend 2: Gynecology II
September 25 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
September 26 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
In this seminar common gynecological disorders are discussed, including PMS, dysmenorrhea, breast lumps, irregular-early-late menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge, peri-menopausal issues, and abdominal masses (uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts). The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Cindy Micleu MTCM., L.Ac.
September 25 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
September 26 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
In this seminar common gynecological disorders are discussed, including PMS, dysmenorrhea, breast lumps, irregular-early-late menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge, peri-menopausal issues, and abdominal masses (uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts). The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Cindy Micleu MTCM., L.Ac.
Weekend 3: Neuromusculoskelatal Disorders
October 16 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
October 17 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This seminar will address the Chinese herbal treatment of NMS problems such as soft tissue injury, fractures, low back pain, bi syndrome, wei syndrome, and headaches. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Dr. Jianxin Huang MMed (PRC), LAc.
October 16 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
October 17 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This seminar will address the Chinese herbal treatment of NMS problems such as soft tissue injury, fractures, low back pain, bi syndrome, wei syndrome, and headaches. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Dr. Jianxin Huang MMed (PRC), LAc.
Weekend 4: Gastrointestinal Disorders
November 6 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
November 7 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This seminar addresses a wide variety of digestive disorders including abdominal pain, epigastric pain, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, indeterminate gnawing hunger, gall bladder issues, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, and food allergies. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Allen Sayigh MAcOM, L.Ac.
November 6 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
November 7 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This seminar addresses a wide variety of digestive disorders including abdominal pain, epigastric pain, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, indeterminate gnawing hunger, gall bladder issues, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, and food allergies. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Allen Sayigh MAcOM, L.Ac.
Weekend 5: Using Gui Zhi and the Gui Zhi Tang Formula Family
December 4 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
December 5 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Guizhi Tang is perhaps the most famous and pervasive formula in Chinese Medicine. It is used to treat a wide variety of simple, complicated and idiopathic conditions. We will discuss the construction, mechanism and modifications of Guizhi Tang to elucidate how it can affect different organ systems and treat a variety of common clinical conditions such as the common cold, disease recuperation, heart disease, asthma, menstrual problems and menopause.
Instructor(s): Daniel Altschuler PhD, LAc.
December 4 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
December 5 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Guizhi Tang is perhaps the most famous and pervasive formula in Chinese Medicine. It is used to treat a wide variety of simple, complicated and idiopathic conditions. We will discuss the construction, mechanism and modifications of Guizhi Tang to elucidate how it can affect different organ systems and treat a variety of common clinical conditions such as the common cold, disease recuperation, heart disease, asthma, menstrual problems and menopause.
Instructor(s): Daniel Altschuler PhD, LAc.
Weekend 6: The Heart: Emotional Disorders and Cardiology
January 15 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
January 16 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This seminar focuses on the treatment of emotional disorders with Chinese herbal medicine, and includes depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, fear, irritability, insomnia, and apathy. Cardiac disorders will also be addressed, such as palpitations, coronary artery disease, angina, hypertension, and arrhythmia. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Cindy Micleu MTCM., L.Ac.
January 15 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
January 16 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This seminar focuses on the treatment of emotional disorders with Chinese herbal medicine, and includes depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, fear, irritability, insomnia, and apathy. Cardiac disorders will also be addressed, such as palpitations, coronary artery disease, angina, hypertension, and arrhythmia. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Cindy Micleu MTCM., L.Ac.
Weekend 7: Disorders of the Respiratory System
February 12 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
February 13 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This course covers topics such as the treatment of allergies and sinus infections, rhinitis, exterior disorders such as colds and flu, cough, wheezing, epistaxis, haemoptysis, and voice loss. Including diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, there will be emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Cindy Micleu MTCM., L.Ac.
February 12 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
February 13 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This course covers topics such as the treatment of allergies and sinus infections, rhinitis, exterior disorders such as colds and flu, cough, wheezing, epistaxis, haemoptysis, and voice loss. Including diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, there will be emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Cindy Micleu MTCM., L.Ac.
Weekend 8: Using Chinese Herbs in Dermatology
March 12 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
March 13 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This class will address the treatment of a wide variety of dermatology disorders including acne, urticaria, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrhea, and bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Dr. Jianxin Huang MMed (PRC), LAc.
March 12 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
March 13 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This class will address the treatment of a wide variety of dermatology disorders including acne, urticaria, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrhea, and bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Dr. Jianxin Huang MMed (PRC), LAc.
Weekend 9: Fluid Physiology, Urology, and Male Reproductive Disorders
April 9 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
April 10 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Issues of fluid physiology include a range of problems involving abnormal sweating, edema, congestion of damp/phlegm heat, and urinary problems (Lin syndrome). Also addressed in this class will be male sexual dysfunction and reproductive disorders, BPH (benign prostate hypertrophy) and prostatitis. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Allen Sayigh MAcOM, L.Ac.
April 9 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
April 10 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Issues of fluid physiology include a range of problems involving abnormal sweating, edema, congestion of damp/phlegm heat, and urinary problems (Lin syndrome). Also addressed in this class will be male sexual dysfunction and reproductive disorders, BPH (benign prostate hypertrophy) and prostatitis. The course will include diagnostics and foundational herb formulas, with emphasis on formula modifications and case application.
Instructor(s): Allen Sayigh MAcOM, L.Ac.
Weekend 10: 1) Using Chinese Herbs in External Application
2) Common Uses for Uncommon Herbs and Uncommon Uses for Common Herbs
May 21 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
May 22 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
1) This class introduces various forms of external applications of Chinese herbs including washes, compresses, powders, steam-soaks, ointments, soft plasters, application of herbs to acupuncture points and more. The preparation and application methods are thoroughly explained so that the student can use the preparations in clinic. While the majority of applications address dermatologic disorders or treatment of sinew damage (sprains, strains, etc.) many of the applications treat internal disorders, pediatric complaints and gynecologic ailments.
2) This class will center on clinical tips from Andy's experience and that of his teachers and writings of some well-known modern practitioners. He will discuss herbs and formulas that are not commonly used but should be; uncommon uses for herbs and formulas that are commonly used and also some unique acupuncture techniques and point selections.
Discussion of herbs and formula will center on clinical utility and is appropriate for the practitioner who uses herbs in bulk form, as concentrates or even in tablet form. The class is designed to meet the needs of those who have basic herb knowledge but wish to go beyond the textbook. Some examples of external applications of herbs will also be included. In addition, the class will include a few special techniques, point location methods and point combinations from Andy's acupuncture teacher, Dr. Shi Neng-Yun.
Instructor(s): Andrew Ellis B.A.
2) Common Uses for Uncommon Herbs and Uncommon Uses for Common Herbs
May 21 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
May 22 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
1) This class introduces various forms of external applications of Chinese herbs including washes, compresses, powders, steam-soaks, ointments, soft plasters, application of herbs to acupuncture points and more. The preparation and application methods are thoroughly explained so that the student can use the preparations in clinic. While the majority of applications address dermatologic disorders or treatment of sinew damage (sprains, strains, etc.) many of the applications treat internal disorders, pediatric complaints and gynecologic ailments.
2) This class will center on clinical tips from Andy's experience and that of his teachers and writings of some well-known modern practitioners. He will discuss herbs and formulas that are not commonly used but should be; uncommon uses for herbs and formulas that are commonly used and also some unique acupuncture techniques and point selections.
Discussion of herbs and formula will center on clinical utility and is appropriate for the practitioner who uses herbs in bulk form, as concentrates or even in tablet form. The class is designed to meet the needs of those who have basic herb knowledge but wish to go beyond the textbook. Some examples of external applications of herbs will also be included. In addition, the class will include a few special techniques, point location methods and point combinations from Andy's acupuncture teacher, Dr. Shi Neng-Yun.
Instructor(s): Andrew Ellis B.A.
Weekend 11; From Pao Zhi to the Art of Making External Herbal Products
June 18 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
June 19 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
In this weekend, Pao Zhi techniques will be discussed regarding the manner in which they change herb function. Methods will be demonstrated and students will have a chance to practice various preparations of herbs. External herb products such as lineaments, creams, salves-plasters, and honey pills will be made by the class in this hands-on seminar.
Instructor(s): Allen Sayigh MAcOM, L.Ac.
June 18 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
June 19 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
In this weekend, Pao Zhi techniques will be discussed regarding the manner in which they change herb function. Methods will be demonstrated and students will have a chance to practice various preparations of herbs. External herb products such as lineaments, creams, salves-plasters, and honey pills will be made by the class in this hands-on seminar.
Instructor(s): Allen Sayigh MAcOM, L.Ac.