Healing the Heart and Spirit in Women

Description: Tiffany Pollard brings a synthesis of 5 element and TCM approaches in speaking to the integration of mind, body and spirit. Women are working and raising children, confronting a changing role in the family, community and the world, and often struggling with issues of intimacy and sexuality. This class will offer new perspectives on emotional-spiritual balance, diagnosing underlying causes, and using acupuncture to treat the root of anxiety and depression, while helping women to understand themselves and heal their wounds. Special topics include the discussion of women's relationship between food and emotions, peri-menopausal transitions, and sexual abuse/betrayal.

Hours/CEUs: 13.0 hours - CEUs for NCCAOM, CTCMA, CA
Instructor(s): Tiffany Pollard MS, L.Ac.

Windows of Transition: From Menarche to Menopause

Description: Cindy Micleu will discuss key times in a woman's life when dramatic hormonal changes occur, in particular at menarche, after pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause. These times often mark major life transitions and are accompanied by significant changes in both the body and the mental/emotional framework. At the same time, they also offer a "window" through which profound change can be made and health influenced for years into the future. A variety of issues will be addressed such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, acne, menstrual disorders, urinary issues, temperature imbalance, hypertension, and more.

Hours/CEUs: 13.0 hours - CEUs for NCCAOM, CTCMA, CA
Instructor(s): Cindy Micleu MTCM., L.Ac.

External Application of Chinese Herbs

Description: 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.

Hours/CEUs: 7.5 CEUs (7.5 NCCAOM PDA points pending)
Instructor(s): Andrew Ellis B.A.

Common Uses for Uncommon Herbs and Uncommon Uses for Common Herbs (Acupuncture Too!)

Description: 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.

Hours/CEUs: 7.5 CEUs (7.5 NCCAOM PDA points pending)
Instructor(s): Andrew Ellis B.A.

Combining Western Herbs & Chinese Medicine: Digestive Disorders

Description: With an engaging and unique approach to teaching herbal medicine, Jeremy Ross offers a new system that successfully integrates the paradigms of Chinese medicine, Western herbal tradition, and phytopharmacological research. His seminars help students to develop concise diagnosis and treatment, and facilitate both a deep understanding of individual herbs and the sophisticated use of herb combinations that are effective and safe.

In this 3-day course, Jeremy uses his system of Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine to teach a series of valuable herb combinations for treating digestive disorders commonly seen in clinical practice. Topics addressed include digestive weakness, weight loss and loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, gastritis and gastric ulcer, weight gain and obesity, food intolerances and allergies, colic and irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, diarrhea and dysentery, constipation, and the digestive problems resulting as the side effect of medications.

Hours/CEUs: 20.5 hours - CEUs pending for NCCAOM, CTCMA, California, Florida
Instructor(s): Jeremy Ross BSc, DAc (Br), LAc.

Combining Western Herbs & Chinese Medicine: Respiratory Disorders

Description: Jeremy Ross brings over 35 years of herb and acupuncture study, and 25 years of teaching, to his courses. He has authored numerous books and developed a new integrated system that successfully brings together concepts from Chinese medicine, Western herbal tradition, and phytopharmacological research. A gifted and engaging teacher, he is able to clarify complex ideas and ground theoretical concepts in practical clinical experience.

In his first North American seminar in many years, Jeremy will be teaching two 3-day courses based on his system of Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine. In this course he will help students develop concise diagnosis and treatment, with effective and safe individual herbs and combinations for respiratory disorders. Common clinical issues will be addressed such as asthma, cough, bronchitis, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, tonsillitis, influenza, colds, recurring respiratory infections, and acute respiratory disorders.

Hours/CEUs: 20.0 hours - CEUs pending for NCCAOM, CTCMA, California, Florida
Instructor(s): Jeremy Ross BSc, DAc (Br), LAc.