Treatment of Pain with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs: How to Make it All Go Away! Part I (Upper Body)

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 5/18/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Manage upper body pain effectively with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Bob Doane, expert practitioner of the Balance Method by Dr. Richard Tan and owner of one of the largest acupuncture clinics in the United States, discusses in this course: distal acupuncture, clearing up misconceptions of Qi and Mai, the scientific explanation of how acupuncture works, imaging, point specific treatments, and herbal therapies for pain.

The focus of this course is pain in the Upper Body in which Bob discusses the etiology, manifestations, different causal factors, as well as treatment with acupuncture and herbal medicine. In addition, pulse diagnosis will be discussed in relation to the diagnosis and recognition of the different etiological factors of upper body pain.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Anatomic Acupuncture & VST Acupuncture Treatment ---- Part I (Shoulder Pain) & Part II (Low Back Pain) in Irvine, CA

Date: May 18, 2013 (Part I) / June 15, 2013 (Part II)
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Tamkin Lecture Hall, UC Irvine Campus
Cadavar Lab, UC Irvine Campus

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to study the anatomy of the human body with guidance from highly educated instructors. Now is your chance to see and understand the body like never before. Our experienced instructors will guide you as they navigate through dissected cadavers. This CEU course will take place at the University Of California, Irvine.

Never before has such an amazing integration of structural anatomy with ancient modalities has been presented. This unique series of workshops involve the examination of dissected cadaver sections: (1) neck, shoulder, and upper extremities, (2) low back, pelvic, and lower extremities. Come and see how the structures of the body appear and experience the amazing intricacy and beauty of anatomical structures in flesh.

These series of workshops will review regional anatomy and will look at various conditions commonly encountered by acupuncturists in clinical practice. The lab component of this workshops were designed by Dr. So to empower acupuncturists with palpating skills emphasizing the anatomy of bones and soft tissues anatomy as it is related to musculoskeletal injuries.

First, lectures will be presented by Dr. So on Anatomic Acupuncture and Dr. Lee on Vertex Synchronizing Technique (VST™) will be presented, and then we will move to the cadaver lab to observe and learn about the origins of muscles, insertions and actions in reference to bony landmarks; peripheral nerve pathways in relations to meridian topography and dermatome distributions. After the lab, we will return back to the lecture room to learn the method in implementing Dr. Lee’s VST to treat the disorders of the (1) neck, shoulder and upper extremities on May 18th and (2) low back, pelvic and lower extremities on June 15th.

If you have any question about registration, please call 310-749-2424 or e-mail us at info.iomri@gmail.com.

Link to site: http://iomri.org/education.php

The Foot as a Microsystem: Clinical Applications for Pain Management and Functional Issues

Date: May 18th and 19th Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Location: Nutrition World Wellness Center, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hours: 12 PDAs approved by NCCAOM and 13 CE hours approved by NCBTMB for massage therapists

Cost: $275 ($225 if paid in full by April 19th)

Prerequisite: NONE

Tuition includes comprehensive reference manual. In this class you'll learn how to:

• Map the entire body (organs, muscle groups and three jiaos) on the foot
• Detect physical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies by observing wrinkles, calluses and texture changes on the feet
• Practice Acupoint ReflexologyTM techniques for relieving migraines, lumbar pain, menstrual disorders, jaw clenching, insomnia, kidney stones, constipation, fatigue, limited neck and shoulder ROM, lymphatic congestion, sciatica, and more
• Determine new indications for 33 foot/ankle acupoints
• Perform foot mobilization techniques to identify where qi is stuck in the body

Register with Paypal at www.qimovers.com or call Susan at 770-548-0172

Pulsynergy Made Easy Part III

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 6/8/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Join Dr. Jimmy Chang, renowned pulse diagnostician and one of the few clinicians in the world who is able to translate pulse taking into physics terminology, to enhance clinical proficiency and credibility with a command of pulse diagnosis. Part III focuses on the commonly seen pulses on the cun, guan, and chi positions and corresponding herbal treatments.

Specific conditions that will be discussed include, but are not limited to, upper respiratory infection (viral), influenza, acid reflux, H. pylori infection and other bacterial infections, chronic superficial gastritis, kidney stones, bone spurs, prostate enlargement, frozen shoulder, urinary tract infections, past traumatic injuries, infertility, low libido, impotence, hemorrhoids, constipation, skin allergies, emotional imbalance, and Liver organ function disorders.

Although recommended, but not required, the best viewing order for the Pulsynergy series is I, II, and then III.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Western Herbal Medicine for the Acupuncturist - May 19, 2013

This 5 hour course is designed to give the acupuncture practitioner an overview of the most common Western herbs that he/she may encounter in the acupuncture clinic and prepare the practitioner to competently guide patients in the use of Western herbs. Energetic qualities and Chinese medical theory will be applied. 5 Hours NCCAOM PDA's - Limited to 12 participants

NCCAOM PDA's - Limited to 12 participants

Cost: $100; Each participant will receive a $100 credit for organic Chinese herb formulas at www.agelessherbs.com

http://www.medicinalherbfarm.com/#!acupuncture-ceu-classes/c11wh

Making Acupuncture Pay: Patient Management for Practice Success

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 6/8/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Bridge the gap between being a healer and a business minded professional with Matthew Bauer. Matthew is an acupuncturist with real-world advice on how to build and manage a successful private practice. From effective treatment styles to fee structures and patient rapport, Matthew shares his secrets to practice success in this illuminating course.

In this course, Matthew Bauer, an acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience, gives real-world advice on how to successfully take on all aspects of running a private practice. Matthew draws on his own personal experience on practice building, and elaborates on topics like how to estimate the odds of success, space your treatments, determine your fee structure, and communicate with patients and potential patients.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Growing Chinese Medicinal Herbs - June 9, 2013

This 5 hour course is designed to give the acupuncture practitioner an introduction to growing medicinal herbs in the Southeast. Many Chinese herbs can be grown successfully in our region. We are committed to lessening our dependence on inferior and tainted medicinal herbs from overseas, and would like to help empower you in learning how to grow medicine for your practice. 5 Hours NCCAOM PDA's - Limited to 15 participants

Cost: $100; Each participant will receive a $100 credit for organic Chinese herb formulas at www.agelessherbs.com

http://www.medicinalherbfarm.com/#!acupuncture-ceu-classes/c11wh

Internal Medicine: Herbal Alternatives to Drugs (Part II)

8 CEUs - Live Webinar
Date: 6/9/13

Integrate the treatment of internal disorders with the knowledge and understanding of both TCM and western pharmacological perspectives with Dr. John Chen, a doctor in both Western pharmacology and Chinese Medicine. Join Dr. Chen as he discusses herbal alternatives to drugs for the following internal conditions: pain, psychological/emotional disorders, asthma, thyroid disorders, men's health and women's health. This course is independent and separate from Part I of Internal Medicine: Herbal Alternatives to Drugs.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Functions of Auricular Points, Part I

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 6/22/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Discover the functions of specific auricular acupuncture points with Dr. Li-Chun Huang, one of the world's leading experts in auricular medicine today. Attend this class to discover Dr. Huang's system of auricular points, whose discovery is based on her clinical experience and practice, and how to apply these points to specific internal disorders. Learn the most commonly used auricular points, which can be divided into 6 groups according to type, function, and clinical application. This course focuses on the Specific Points, which can be used to diagnose and/or treat specific diseases, such as diabetes and blood pressure.

In this course, Dr. Huang focuses on the Specific Points, which can be used to diagnose and/or treat specific diseases, such as diabetes and blood pressure. Attend this class to learn the functional relationships between the auricular points and the internal organ systems, and to hone your auricular skills to improve the accuracy for the diagnosis and treatment of many specific disorders.

It is recommended, but not required, to attend the four parts of Functions of Auricular Points in order.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Functions of Auricular Points, Part II

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 6/23/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Discover the functions of specific auricular acupuncture points with Dr. Li-Chun Huang, one of the world's leading experts in auricular medicine today. Attend this class to discover Dr. Huang's system of auricular points, whose discovery is based on her clinical experience and practice, and learn the auricular points' functional relationship to the nervous and endocrine systems.

It is recommended, but not required, to attend the four parts of Functions of Auricular Points in order.

In part II of this four part course, Dr. Huang focuses on the points of the Nervous and Endocrine systems. Attend this class to learn the functional relationships between the auricular points and the internal organ systems, and to hone your auricular skills to improve the accuracy for the diagnosis and treatment of many specific disorders.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Clinical Orthopedic Strategies: Extremities

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 7/13/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Using distal points on the extremities to treat pain conditions elsewhere on the body is one of the most popular and effective methods utilized by acupuncturists. Though the theories and methods by which this is achieved are different, Dr. David Wells, an accomplished practitioner with dual degrees in Chiropractic and Acupuncture, shares in this course his original research into the relationship between acupuncture points on homologous joints, and their applications for the treatment of orthopedic disorders in the extremities.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Clinical Orthopedic Strategies: Arthritis and Bi Syndrome

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 7/14/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

This course is designed to give the practicing acupuncturist a working knowledge of various forms of arthritis, including how to make a differential diagnosis using physical examination, laboratory results, and X-ray interpretation. Dr. David Wells, an experienced practitioner with dual degrees in chiropractic and acupuncture, shares his wealth of orthopedic experience in this course. Dr. Wells discusses the treatment and recognition of various forms of common arthritic conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and infective arthritis.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Food Allergies and Chinese Medicine

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 7/27/12
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Understand food allergies from a scientific point of view with Dr. David Karaba, an experienced practitioner whose focus of practice is on allergies. Some of the topics to be discussed include common food allergies such as gluten, dairy, grains, eggs, and soy, to conditions such as leaky gut syndrome. Discover the various means acupuncturists can use to mitigate the effects of food allergies, and how to prevent food allergies from occurring.

Topics covered will include:

• Allergic response physiology
• Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut)
• Inflammation, Immune response, & Wei Qi
• Enteric Nervous System
• Beyond Sp Qi Deficiency; Small Intestine and Heart correlations (Hand Tai Yang & Hand Shao Yin)
• Epithelial tissue commonalities
• Tolerance
• Common food allergies (gluten, diary, grains, eggs, soy, and lectins)
• Reasons why (GMO, toxins, loss of tolerance, AIDP, gestation and breast feeding)
• Testing methods
• Treatment approaches (diet, herbs, supplements, and acupuncture)

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders: Pulse Dx and Herbal Tx

8 CEUs - Live Webinar
Date: 7/28/12
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

The foundation of health relies on a healthy digestive system. Join Dr. Jimmy Chang, a renowned pulse diagnostician and herbalist, for his insights into gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders. Dr. Chang will begin by giving a short introduction to diagnosis of blood pressure and heart rate, pulse, and auricular medicine. Nausea and vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer, traveler's diarrhea, ulcerative colitis (UC), constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gas, hemorrhoids, anorectal abscess, Alcoholic Liver Disease, fatty liver, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, cholecystitis and cholelithiasis, chronic hepatitis, and hepatic cysts are among the conditions that will be discussed in this course.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Treatment of Pain with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs: How to Make it All Go Away! Part II (Lower Body)

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 8/10/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Manage lower body pain effectively with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine! Bob Doane, expert practitioner of the Balance Method by Dr. Richard Tan and owner of one of the largest acupuncture clinics in the United States, discusses in this course: pain in the lower body, the etiology, manifestations, different causal factors, as well as treatment with acupuncture and herbal medicine. In addition, pulse diagnosis will be discussed in relation to the diagnosis and recognition of the different etiological factors of lower body pain.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Allergy, Stress, and Depression: Pulse Dx & Herbal Tx

8 CEUs - Live Webinar
Date: 8/11/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Join Dr. Jimmy Chang, a renowned pulse diagnostician and herbalist, for his insights into the treatment of allergies, stress, and depression. Dr. Chang will begin by giving a short introduction to pulse diagnosis, and unique diagnostic methods such as temperature, color/texture, blood pressure, and heart rate. Nasal allergy, skin allergy, food allergy, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, stress, psychological and emotional disorders, alcoholism, drug use, and anorexia are among the conditions that will be discussed in this course.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Functions of Auricular Points, Part III

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 8/24/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

In this course, Dr. Huang discusses in detail the most important auricular points, including the Corresponding Points and points of the Five Zang and Six Fu. Attend this class to learn the functional relationships between the auricular points and the internal organ systems, and to hone your auricular skills to improve the accuracy for the diagnosis and treatment of many specific disorders.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Functions of Auricular Points, Part IV

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 8/25/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

In this course, Dr. Huang discusses in detail the most important auricular points, posterior points, and other special points. Attend this class to learn the functional relationships between the auricular points and the internal organ systems, and to hone your auricular skills to improve the accuracy for the diagnosis and treatment of many specific disorders.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Recognition & Prevention of Herb-Drug Interactions (2013)

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 9/14/13

Enable yourself to recognize and prevent potential herb-drug interactions. Ensure the safety of your patients and that of your practice with Dr. John Chen, expert pharmacologist and herbologist, in this current and clinically relevant course. The most current pharmaceutical drugs up to 2013 will be discussed.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Stages of Female Reproduction: From PMS to Menopause

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 9/15/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Familiarize yourself with the different stages of female reproduction. Attend this course with Dr. Jonathan Law, expert practitioner with over two decades of experience in TCM gynecology, and learn how to recognize, diagnose, and formulate the best treatment plans for conditions from all stages of the female reproductive system, from PMS to menopause. Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), menopausal syndrome, habitual miscarriages, pre-natal care, and postpartum care are among the conditions that will be discussed in this course.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Weight Loss and Detoxification

8 CEUs - Live Webinar and/or Live Seminar
Date: 9/28/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Lose weight and detoxify with Regan Archibald! Join Regan, a successful practitioner who specializes in the Japanese style of Seitai Shinpo acupuncture, as he introduces the causative factors of diabetes and obesity in America, and provides both western and TCM insights for the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Attend this course not only to learn the most effective way to helping your patients lose weight, but also how to market your ability for successful practice.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182

Hands-On Pulse Taking Workshop

8 CEUs - Live Seminar
Dates: 9/29/13 and 12/8/13
Time: 9:00AM-6:00PM, PT

Pulse diagnosis is a difficult discipline that cannot be learned simply in theory. In order to attain competence and proficiency, pulse diagnosis must be learned through repeated practice, in a manner that allows you to “get your fingers on the pulses.” Join Dr. Jimmy Chang, a clinician with over 30 years of experience, and renowned for his skills in correlating definitive pulse diagnoses with effective herbal prescriptions, in this practical workshop where he teaches his system of pulse diagnosis in a completely hands-on manner.

Dr. Chang demonstrates and documents his pulse taking and other diagnostic techniques on all attendees. Afterwards the attendees themselves have the opportunity to take each others’ pulses and compare their results with what Dr. Chang has documented. In this manner, each attendee has the opportunity to feel what Dr. Chang feels, and learn through repeated practice to correctly identify pulses described in the Pulsynergy Made Easy series, and correlate them to their respective pathologies.

As a bonus and when applicable, Dr. Chang also discusses various diagnostic techniques, including inspection of color, body temperature, along with the relationship of blood pressure and heart rate to TCM diagnoses that he incorporates with pulse diagnosis and custom herbal formulations.

Note: To provide optimal learning conditions, the Hands-on Pulse Taking Workshops are limited to 15 people.

For more information visit www.elotus.org or call 626-780-7182