Chinese and Western herb and drug interaction risks can be diminished, and potentials for a patient's therapeutic goals optimized with strategic inter-professional communication. We will explore several professional nexus and provide participants with skills for successful navigation of collaborative therapeutic treatment strategies for patient centered outcomes. This course is being taught by an M.D and Licensed Acupuncturist, both herbalists, who collaborate on cases together and have over 35 years combined experience with interprofessional communication involving herb drug interactions.
This course will investigate the use of the 8 Extras and the Luo Vessels to support the conscious choice to parent. Based on the teachings of Sun Si Miao and his expansion of the concept of 'nurturing life' (Yang Shen), we approach the philosophy of conscious parenting from the perspective of a woman's capacity to embrace the archetype of motherhood.
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| The Sinews: Unsung Heroes of Trauma Recovery | immediately after purchase | unlimited time |
When we are aware of how we feel, we can work towards a greater understanding of why we feel that way. In this 2-hour introductory lecture we will look at the Sinew channels from 2 perspectives; first as the interface with the world outside. They are protectors of the inside against toxic or overwhelming input. Secondly, as the unsung heroes of trauma recovery. Their capacity to hold trauma as tension, restriction and habituated bracing allows us to maintain sanity in the face of trauma. Somatization of emotional pain means we are less overwhelmed emotionally.
Goals and Objectives
1. This lecture will remind participants of the importance of observation of posture and demeanor.
2. Participants will learn the survival benefits of somatization and also the cost in terms of trauma recovery.
3. Participants will learn the important function of each of the 4 groups of Sinew channels.
4. Participants will learn the most important points used in Sinew channel treatments.
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| Individualized Acupuncture for Pre- and Post-Embryo Transfer: A Traditional Approach to Modern Care | immediately after purchase | until 08/22/2025 - 11:30 |
There has been a lot of research done around pre- and post-embryo transfer acupuncture using protocols with mixed outcomes. When it comes to these treatments, how can we best support our patients while maintaining the integrity of Traditional Chinese Medicine? Individualized acupuncture on the day of transfer has been shown to increase the live birth rate and decrease the biochemical rate. We will review the past research that has been done on day of embryo transfer acupuncture and examine how it has evolved.
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| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Evidence-Informed Practice of Acupuncture and TCM | immediately after purchase | until 08/13/2025 - 11:50 |
The eminent release of the 2023 update to the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) will coincide with 20 years of the main diagnostic criteria for PCOS, the Rotterdam criteria.
As we navigate this era of patient-centered care and evidence-informed practice, acupuncturists need to stay up-to-date with the latest guidance to inform patients and facilitate referrals, along with being equipped with the most recent knowledge from acupuncture research.
Goals and objectives