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Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Chinese Medicine Approach to Ageing Well with Cynthia White and Tracy Limbrick
2022-06-04 09:30 - 2022-06-05 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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LIVE Seminar Overview
What You Will Learn:
This two-day workshop is an introduction to the specialised field of Cosmetic Acupuncture.
You will learn:

The basics of facial needling providing you with a strong foundation to build upon;
How to recognise, diagnose and treat Constitutional factors leading to premature ageing;
How to successfully treat common superficial signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles, sagging, pigmentation, dull complexion etc.
Cosmetic treatment protocols to integrate into your practice;
Tips and tricks when needling;
Introduction to manual therapies

By the completion of this workshop you will be needling the face with confidence and accuracy to deliver successful client outcomes and ensure you have returning clientele.

Seminar Outline
DAY 1

Introduction
Cosmetic Acupuncture – What Is It and How Does It Work
Skin Structure
Common Skin Concerns (Typical Signs of Ageing)

Loose/Sagging Skin
Thin Skin/Fine Lines/Atrophy
Heavy/Facial Oedema
Dark Rings
Dull Lifeless Skin
Age Spots
Precautions & Contraindications/Side Effects & Downtime, Botox, Fillers

Indications for Treatment
Needles & Toolkit
Needle Techniques for the Face
Meridians & Points on the Face
Muscles on the Face & Motor Points

DAY 2

Conditions & Needling

Eye Area
Cheek Area
Neck
Lips

Constitutional Conditions
Assessing Clients
Yang Sheng Advice
Overview of Facial Gua Sha

DEMONSTRATIONS
PRACTICE WITH SUPERVISION

About Cynthia White – BHlthSc (TCM), BAppSc (Nursing)

Cynthia has trained extensively in the field of Chinese medicine cosmetology and dermatology with a particular focus on acne, psoriasis, and cosmetic enhancement.
She has the unique advantage of having both eastern and western science knowledge and clinical experience
Her strong Chinese cosmetology foundation was built upon having studied under Dr Travall Croom who is a pioneer of contemporary cosmetic acupuncture delivering outstanding results to A list celebrities and Victoria Secret models. Cynthia has also completed cosmetic and dermatology courses with Mazin Al-Khafaji, Radha Thambirajah and The White Lotus Institute where she successfully learned how to perform dermarolling.
Cynthia has previously worked on busy and diverse dermatology wards in western hospitals where she nursed complex dermatological cases and worked closely with treating physicians giving her current and relevant knowledge of diseases process and western available treatment options.
In the past few years Cynthia has created her own 100% natural east meets west skincare range, Indi Skin. These products have been formulated on the back of her decades of research, and personal and professional experiences.
Cynthia currently splits her time between practising Chinese medicine cosmetology and dermatology at a clinic in Neutral Bay, running and operating the Indi Skin skincare brand and working at a large hospital.

About Tracy Limbrick – BHlthSc (TCM)

Tracy is a Chinese Medicine practitioner with a focus on cosmetic health. She operates two practices in Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Since graduating from UTS’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Program, Tracy has focused on treating ageing using Chinese Medicine methodology. She later spent time as a student intern with cosmetic teacher Dr Binbing Liu at Chengdu Chinese Medicine Hospital in China.
Tracy has since studied with many leading cosmetic and dermatology practitioners of Chinese Medicine.
She has trained with leading European cosmetic acupuncture expert Radha Thambirajah, assisting Radha on her most recent Australian visit in 2020. Tracy has undertaken dermatology and cosmetic acupuncture courses with Chinese cosmetic health experts Mazin Al-Khafaji, Michelle Gellis and Irene Prantalos. She has also learned from high-profile beauty therapists such as Britta Plug from Wildling Beauty and Cecily Braden from CJB Spa and Wellness.
Tracy has since devised her own protocols including her Empress Gua Sha Facial – the most popular treatment at her Bondi Junction practices.
She has a strong belief in the natural healing ability of the body’s own processes.
Tracy continues her studies, most recently treating using Facial Diagnosis techniques pioneered by the late Lillian Bridges.

Details

Date: Saturday 4th June 2022 | Sunday 5th June 2022
Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm (AEST)
CPD: 14 CPD Points
Notes: Included
Venue: Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Level 6, 25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000

Pricing (includes notes, morning and afternoon tea)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ends 06/05/2022)
Practitioner Rate: $595
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $495
REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner Rate: $695
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $595

Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
To minimise the risk of COVID-19 in our community, it is a requirement for anyone attending the workshop to be fully vaccinated.

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Webinar: Navigating the Hot-Flash Environment with Chinese Medicine- with Dr Brian Grosam (PhD)
2022-06-19 08:30 - 12:30 | Zoom Webinar
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Presenting Dr Brian Grosam’s Author of “Understanding and Treating Hot Flashes in Menopause with Chinese Medicine”

One of our best selling authors of the book,

Practitioner Testimonial on Brian’s Book

“I have been in clinical practice treating women’s health and menopausal syndromes for over 20 years and I can say without a doubt that Brian’s book has been an absolute game changer in my clinical practice. An absolute breathe of fresh air into a tricky specialty area. I look forward to taking his course and developing a specialised view and treatment strategies to upgrade my knowledge and clinical perspective!” -RT (Practitioner of 20 years)

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Webinar Description
Anti-Aging and Chinese Medicine:
A Lesson from the Nan Jing
It is evident we all possess a finite amount of life qi to support and maintain our existence.
Some of us are naturally more inclined to living a longer life than others and this is partially based on genetic factors, our individual pre-natal jing or essence. But that is only half of what defines the length of our individual lives. It is also necessary to take into account individual lifestyle choices, habits, and environmental factors that influence our post-natal jing or essence. These impacts speedup or slowdown, increase or decrease our wakeful years.
The Difficult Issues (Nan Jing), a classical Chinese medicine text, provides an essential clue to longevity and explains how external and internal factors affect our kidneys and influence lifespan. It explains how if health is not properly maintained that the kidney will be cut off from receiving and exchanging qi from the other zangfu organs, leading to its depletion. This decline leads to inevitable yin-yang disruption, directly affects the flow of qi and blood, and the eventual weakening of the zangfu organs and their ability to generate qi to support our body.
Our lecture highlights key patho-mechanisms set into motion by this kidney disconnection and the foreseeable impact on the aging process. Geriatrics is its own separate category and specialty focused on retirement and elderly aged people. It’s necessary to make the distinction between the patho-mechanisms during the aging process versus during old-age. The prime aim of our discussion is to identify key clinical signs so practitioners are able to respond appropriately with key acupuncture strategies and classical herbal formulas, hopefully correcting patient imbalances, and supporting long life.
Course Outline:
Hour 1-2:
Chinese medicine theory: Longevity and the aging process
Chinese medicine patho-mechanisms: Based on The Difficult Issues (Nan Jing)
Chinese medicine patho-mechanisms: Based on geriatrics
Hour 3-4:
Chinese medicine treatment principles: Acupuncture strategies & classical herbal formulas
Case study
Question & Answer
About Brian Grosam (PhD)

Dr. Brian Grosam earned his PhD in Acupuncture in 2009 from the Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he fulfilled clinical studies in gynecology and neurology. Upon completion of his PhD, he became a professor at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine where he taught acupuncture from 2008-2015.Dr. Brian Grosam is the author of “Understanding and Treating Hot Flashes in Menopause with Chinese Medicine” the first book in history to be written on the subject. His book combines Chinese medicine concepts with current Western medicine frameworks of science for a contemporary treatment approach to hot flashes. Dr. Brian Grosam has written several articles, lectured at medical symposiums, and has taught online continuing education courses on a range of subjects including hot flashes and
menopausal transition. Dr. Brian Grosam is a member of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Minnesota, a Diplomate of Chinese Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a member of the North American Menopause Society. Along with his wife Pamela, Dr. Brian Grosam owns and operates Sun Acupuncture, a full-service acupuncture and Chinese medicine clinic located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, where he specializes in treating difficult menopausal transition symptoms, especially hot flashes.

Details

Date: Sunday, 14th of April 2024
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm (AEST)
Pricing: $275 for Practitioners, $220 for Students (FULL TIME Undergraduates)
CPD: 4 CPD Points
Notes: Included
VENUE: LIVE ONLINE COURSE- ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE DATE

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This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant.

1 Day Workshop: The Relevance of Laser Photobiomodulation (PBM) Phototherapy in Natural Medicine and Acupuncture with Tina Czech
2022-07-10 09:30 - 17:30 | Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Tutorial and Workshop Outline
Lecture 1

Scientific principles of laser photobiomodulation (PBM)
Effects of light on homeostasis and physiological function
Pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects of PBM

Lecture 2

The influence of laser PBM and oscillating frequencies of the Meridian system
Laser acupuncture is more than a substitute for a metal needle
Neurological impact of laser light on brain plasticity and function

PRACTICAL LASER WORKSHOP- 12.30am to 1.30pm

Lecture 3

Non-invasive systemic PBM as a support therapy for chronic disease
How is Neuro-musculoskeletal health supported by PBM therapy
How PBM assists self-regulation in acute and chronic pathologies
PRACTICAL LASER WORKSHOP- 3pm to 4pm

Lecture 4

Immuno-regulatory effects of PBM on respiratory and cardiovascular function
Support COVID-19 preventative and recovery laser PBM
Post- Covid-19 PBM therapy for alleviating fatigue and brain fog
Key principles for Successful Integration of PBM into Clinical Practice
PRACTICAL LASER WORKSHOP- 4.15pm to 5.15pm

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Introductory Laser Therapy

About Tina Czech

Tina Czech is the founding director of the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy which was officially opened in the city of Melbourne on the 9th of December 1997. Her extensive involvement at both a research and educational level, combined with 20 years of hands on clinical experience has made her one of the leading experts in the field of phototherapy and lasermedicine.
Tina has studied in the United Kingdom, USA and Germany and now provides private consultancy services for the integration of PhotoBioModulcation (PBM) and phototherapy into medical and allied health care clinics, as well as designing, supervising and facilitating PBM research projects.
Ms Czech is a member of the World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT) and is a regular reviewer of laser research and was a founding committee member of the Royal District Nursing Service LLLT laser Research Group and involved at an education and supervisory level in the first Australian study relating to laser phototherapy in wound care.
She is a reviewer of research manuscript and a member of the World Academy of Laser Applications and International editorial board for the European Medical Laser Association and was granted Life membership of the International Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery in recognition of her expertise in this field.

Details
Date: Sunday, 10th of July 2022
Time: 9.30am-5.30pm
Venue: VIBE HOTEL SYDNEY, 111 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000
Pricing: Live- $220 | Recording- $220
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants who want to revisit content for 5 years: $39
CPD: 7 CPD Points
Notes: Included

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SOLD OUT!: Intensive Sports Acupuncture: Foundations plus NFL Protocols and Advanced Motorpoint Techniques with Rich Hazel and Dan Dominguez
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-24 | TBC, Sydney, Australia
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SOLD OUT!
3 Day Combined Motor Point Intensive
Workshop Breakdown
3 Day Workshop:
Day 1-2: Foundations Motor Point Lower Extremity Assessment and Treatment Strategies
Day 3: NFL Protocols and Advanced Motorpoint Needling Techniques

Practitioners, you asked, and we listened and we are having these two guns back in the AU, locked and loaded to take you through an Intensive 3 DAY seminar and workshop
This highly anticipated workshop in July with Rich Hazel and Dan Dominguez WILL SELL OUT.
LIMITED SPOTS!
This 3 day Sports Motor Point which will differ from the previous foundation courses that Rich and Dan have undertaken for us. If you’ve taken a Motor Point Acupuncture seminar with Richard, please note that the intro lecture in 2018 was very different and filled with important information that you likely haven’t learned from any other MPA seminar anywhere.
This workshop is an Australian FIRST to offer treatment protocols from Dan who is the Acupuncturist for the Buffalo Bills NFL Team, for Musculoskeletal dysfunctions and how to quickly diagnose and effectively treat in this specialty area.
Practitioners who have previously done Rich and Dan’s Motorpoint course (with proof of completion with Certificate or prior attendance) will be able to attend the 1 day Advanced- completion of fundamentals are a prerequisite to registration in the Advanced course, as needling techniques will be much more advanced.

So who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for qualified practitioners who are focused on treating acute or chronic pains and who work with professional or amateur athletes that would like to increase their performance and get reliable and measurable results!
Motor Point Acupuncture is highly effective and can produce fast and lasting results in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Proper assessment for the hip and lower leg is essential when treating athletes. Poor ankle mobility, proprioception and stability impacts the entire body. Poor hip mobility and stability also impacts the entire body. Poor breathing mechanics impact the entire body.
This seminar and workshop will assume some knowledge of anatomy so that we can get further into the actions of the muscles.
In addition, we are thrilled to have Dan Dominguez teach a full day of his favorite protocols using electric stimulation acupuncture he uses in the NFL when he treats the Buffalo Bills for their have acute injuries.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Day 1 (Richard Hazel)- 22/07
Theory
Tonic Phasic
Lower Crossed Syndrome
Proprioception
Fascia
Balance strategies
BOS COG
Lateral Stabilization Subsystem
Anterior Oblique Subsystem
Posterior Oblique Subsystem
Intrinsic Stabilization Subsystem
Breathing Patterns and Dysfunction
Gluteal Amnesia
Knee Valgus
Foot Pronation
IT Band Syndrome
Quad Dominance
Importance of Dorsiflexion

Motor Points- Location and Practice
Transverse Abs
Internal Obliques
External Obliques
Rectus abdominals
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Piriformis
Obturator Internus
TFL
QL
Psoas
Iliocostalis lumborum
Semispinalis thoracis
Multifidi
Latissimus dorsi
Thoracolumbar fascia

Day 2 (Richard Hazel)- 23/07
Motor Points- Location and Practice
Rectus Femoris
Sartorius
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis
Gracilis
Adductor longus
Adductor brevis
Adductor Magnus
Biceps femoris long head
Biceps femoris short head
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Abductor Hallucis
Tibialis Posterior
Tibialis Anterior
Peroneus Longus
Peroneus Brevis
Peroneus Tertius
Interosseous foot

Day 3 (Rich and Dan Dominguez)- 24/07
Electric stimulation protocols for acute Injury: Protocol Theory, Motor Point Location Revisions and Practice
Special needle techniques for Nerve trunks- Femoral nerve, obturator nerve, plantar nerve, sural nerve, peroneal nerve, tibial nerve pain.
Knee tendonitis
Pes anserine
Shin splints
Ankle sprain
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendonitis
IT band
Lateral Chain Activation
Anterior Chain Activation
Posterior chain activation for athletes
Segmental
The workshop will include lectures, treatment demonstrations, and of course a lot of hands-on practice plus morning and afternoon tea

Take Courses by Rich Hazel and Dan Dominguez

Introduction to Motor Points Acupuncture
Motor Point Acupuncture Foundations & Advanced
Motor Point Acupuncture Foundations
Motor Point Acupuncture Advanced

About the Presenters

Rich Hazel uses a unique style of acupuncture that relies heavily on knowledge of neurology and sports medicine. He was one of very few people to learn Motor Point Acupuncture at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York where he completed his Master of Science in Acupuncture, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine. Rich has also studied Neurofunctional Acupuncture and Exstore Functional Muscle Assessment with some of the best orthopedic acupuncturists in North America and spent years studying trigger points and the treatment of myofascial pain from the works of Dr. Janet Travell and Dr. C Chan Gunn.
His unique style allows Rich to get excellent results for sports injuries, sports mobility and performance, and acute and chronic pain of all kinds. He now teaches this unique style of acupuncture to other acupuncturists in the US and abroad and is on the faculty at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York.

Dan Dominguez is a distinctive force of nature for Buffalo’s orthopedic and athletic scene. A long history and devotion to sports medicine has helped Dan hone his craft of acupuncture and motor point therapy and provide the most specialized care for his professional and amateur athletes.
At BOSA, Dan uses his own methodology and approach towards orthopedic conditions calling on his expertise in neurofunctional acupuncture, trigger point therapy, dry needling, and distal acupuncture to create dynamic, effective treatment plans for his patients. He proudly serves the Buffalo Bills, as well as many of Buffalo’s local and visiting athletes.
Details
Date: 22-24th of July 2022
Time: 9am – 5:30pm (on all days)
CPD: 19.5 CPD
Venue: Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000
Pricing (includes notes, morning and afternoon tea)
SOLD OUT!
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Understanding and Customising Classical Herbal Prescriptions for TCM Dermatology: Effective Treatment of Acne with Sabine Schmitz
2022-08-07 15:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Webinar
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Presenting Sabine Schmitz, author of “Treating Psoriasis with Chinese Herbal Medicine” and ”Treating Acne and Rosacea with Chinese Herbal Medicine”

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Webinar Description
Designed as a practical and easy-to-understand dermatology course, Sabine Schmitz shares her years of knowledge that you can immediately apply in your daily practice.
Dermatological issues can be one of the most difficult disorders that one can treat. The disease patterns are complex, and so many skin diseases are deep-rooted and resistant to treatment. The challenge of diagnosing and treating skin diseases requires a highly skilled ability to observe and to analyse. Oftentimes, conventional medicine may only have pharmaceutical drugs at their disposal.
One single pill can never be effective for thousands of patients, as seen in conventional medicine, when every one of these people has their own individual symptoms and different situation in life. This is the strength of TCM dermatology: a holistic approach with individual and natural treatment tailored to the needs of each individual.
This practically oriented course will teach you how to effectively modify, prescribe and customize classical herbal formulas, along with good effect is divided in two parts.
Practical, not complicated, easy to understand, proven time and time again across multiple practices worldwide as well as within Sabine’s own dermatology specialized practice.
An extensive amount of photo examples will be provided throughout the course to demonstrate how different TCM patterns, pathogenesis and etiology may show on the skin.
This course will enable you to work independently in practice, recognize the difference between patterns and immediately write a script. The webinar primarily focuses on the use of classical formulas and moderate dosages, affordable for patients along with taking you through some external topical formulations (ointments, washes and pastes).
If you have ever struggled in other dermatology courses where you have felt you haven’t been able to confidently and independently use, modify and write up classical formulas to good effect for this specialty area, then this course is for you and will elevate your understanding, skills and treatment to the next level.

Webinar Course Outline
Part 1 – covers the basics in TCM dermatology

Introduction to conventional Dermatology: anatomy, physiology and functions of the skin
TCM theory: skin according to TCM, pathogenic factors including their characteristics resp. effect on the skin, tongue and pulse diagnosis
TCM therapy: What options do we have in Chinese herbal medicine, explanations and examples.
TCM syndrome differentiation: How to diagnose skin diseases acc. to TCM by using examples of the five most common TCM patterns, this includes characteristics of the skin, accompanying symptoms, tongue and pulse diagnosis, plus the corresponding formulas.

Part 2 – shines a spotlight on one of today’s most common skin conditions: Acne, and its treatment with Chinese herbal medicine

Theoretical knowledge of the western approach to acne
Background information on the TCM perspective of acne
Explanations of the most common TCM syndromes from practice with many pictures (tongue and skin)
Treatment options for the most common TCM syndromes, formulas and modifications
practical knowledge about external applications such as pastes, washes or ointments
Advice on diet, lifestyle, skin care and patient communication

Webinar Learning Outcomes

Understand the various pathogenic factors and their characteristics on the skin quality, tongue and pulse presentations
Chinese herbal medicine examples and explanations
How to accurately diagnose skin diseases according to TCM syndrome differentiation
Understand the 5 most common TCM patterns (Seen by Sabine in her many years of practice) and how these present according to symptoms and TCM diagnostic criteria
Be able to differentiate and understand what the most common TCM syndromes for Acne are and be able to utilize in clinic
Know the different options for treatment for the most common syndromes for Acne –including formulas and modifications
How to practically apply external topicals such as pastes, washes and ointments for treatment- types etc.
How to apply diet, lifestyle and skin care and patient communication and management into a treatment regime.

About Sabine Schmitz (M. Med. TCM)

Sabine Schmitz (M. Med. TCM) is a graduate of the Zhèjiang Chinese Medical University in Hángzhou, China where she majored in Chinese medical dermatology. Her enormous knowledge treasures from China as well as her many years of experience benefit many patients with chronic and complex skin diseases, but also many other patients with other diseases. Earlier in her career, Sabine worked in hospitals, laboratories, universities, national and international clinical research for 15 years. Sabine is based in Cologne, Germany and has a busy TCM practice specializing in skin diseases, gynecological disorders and infertility treatment. She mainly works with Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture.

Details
Date: Sunday, 7th August 2022
Time: 3.30pm-8pm
Pricing: Practitioner $250 | Full Time Undergraduate Student $195
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $39
CPD: 4.5 CPD Points
Notes: Included
ZOOM INVITE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL CLOSER TO THE DATE
This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant. Missed attendance will automatically be given webinar recording access only.

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FOOD AS MEDICINE SERIES: Applying Chinese Dietetic Therapy in Practice (Advanced) with Deirdre Courtney
2022-08-21 16:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Webinar
Presenting Deirdre Courtney, TCM Practitioner, Chef, Lecturer and Author of the best seller “Nourishing Life the Yang Sheng Way: Nutrition and Lifestyle Advice from Chinese Medicine” for our first ever Foundations Lecture. Learn how to recommend food appropriately during treatment to help sustain long term change!

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Webinar Description
Applying Chinese Dietetic Therapy in Practice (Advanced)
One of the most important things you can do for your patients is to educate them about self-care and preventative medicine particularly with a notion on how to manage their TCM patterns for more positive and sustainable clinical outcomes. Food is one area where many patients may struggle with, where they do not understand how to eat for their condition or underlying pattern and it may not always be tonification, oftentimes TCM Practitioners should be looking at prescribing foods as medicine in a reduction, clearing and harmonizing capacity in the same way that we would prescribe herbs.
In addition, diet is one of the hardest things to change within someone’s lifestyle. How do we look to enact longterm and sustainable change within our patients for maximum effectiveness?
In Part 2 (Advanced) we will go deeper into how we can apply these principles in modern life, and the best ways to help support out patients and not overwhelm them.
This course will dive deeper into how to construct recipes, in similar ways to constructing prescriptions along with more advanced patient management principles for diet. As TCM Practitioners we are and should be allowed to prescribe foods with an understanding of the underlying pattern, we have the foundations to do so as long as we understand the basic principles and theories of what we are prescribing and not just prescribing “shot gun” style. You will also be able to better and more confidently practice within your clinical scope of TCM dietary recommendation after taking both courses.
This is why we would highly recommend that all participants interested in taking this course, first visit and complete the foundations course as this advanced course is where we build on the previous knowledge and give TCM Practitioners and students alike the tools to heal with one of the biggest tools at our disposal. Food as Medicine.
This suggestion is predicated on the fact that this advanced course is an extension of the foundational course which is a four hour lecture of our Food as Medicine Series. This is highly recommended but (not a prerequisite) that registrants complete the foundations course first before doing the Advanced course to get the most out of this course content.
Click here for the Foundations Course Outline

Webinar Outline

Introduction and Theory on Application of TCM Nutrition and Dietetics
– Assessment of a Patient’s Diagnosis and Dietary Requirements in accordance with TCM Principles:
– We will look at ways to work with your patients diets that best suits them- Patient management aspect

Theory:
– Understanding Certain Foods as Medicine and What Medicines are actually Foods as well
– How and why we apply food prescriptions in Clinical Practice
Clinical Application:
– How to build TCM-based Recipes: Selecting individual herbs/foods that can be added to stocks, congees and soups to support health and recovery from certain illnesses.
TCM Dietetic Modification Principles:
– Adding different types of foods to help blood, Qi, Kidney Jing, Clear Heat, Drain Damp and Warm Cold etc.
Clinical Application:
Providing Rationale and Recipes for:
– Morning Sickness
– Canker Sores
– High Blood Pressure/Hypertension
– Constipation
– Parasites
– Boosting Immunity
Discussion and review – Summary with tie up from prior knowledge (Foundations and Advanced Content)
(Q&A Section)

Renowned Chinese Medicine Practitioner and qualified chef Deirdre Courtney as well as author of “Nourishing Life the Yang Sheng Way: Nutrition and Lifestyle Advice from Chinese Medicine“ will take us through the fascinating Part 2 (Advanced) of our Food As Medicine Series with Chinese Medicine Education, with a view to have a live lecture/workshop and cooking class next year, centering around women’s health, pregnancy and postpartum theories and traditional recipes.
It is highly recommended that those who are interested in attending her (potential) live workshop next year, complete her two foundation and advanced webinars first.
Prerequisites and Recommendations:
It is highly recommended that those who are interested in attending her (potential) live workshop next year, complete her two foundation and advanced webinars first.
– Students of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2nd year knowledge minimum)
– TCM Practitioners who are legally allowed to practice within their jurisdiction with a minimum of 200 hours of clinical practice and foundational theory of the substances and patterns

About Deirdre Courtney

Deirdre Courtney is an internationally known lecturer and teacher specialising in Yang Sheng; Chinese Nutrition; Herbs; Facial Diagnosis; Face Reading; Working with Spirit Points and the Emotions. She has been an Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Nutritional Counsellor and Chef, specialising in health foods for over 30 years. She is the author of the book, Nourishing Life the Yang Sheng Way: Nutrition and Lifestyle Advice from Chinese
Medicine, published by Singing Dragon in 2019. In addition, she is the Education Director for the Lotus Institute and the Master Face Reading Certification Program. She received her Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from YoSan University in Los Angeles and maintains a private practice in Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland.

Details
Date: Sunday, 21st August 2022
Time: TBD
Pricing: $220 for Practitioners, $190 for Students (Undergraduates), $220 for Recording |
Combined (Foundations (Live or Recording) + Advanced): $350 – 8 CPD Points
CPD: 4 CPD Points
Notes: Included
VENUE: LIVE ONLINE COURSE- ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE DATE
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This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant.

1 Day Workshop: Numerology and Acupuncture Point Combinations with David Hartmann
2022-09-03 09:30 - 17:30 | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Presenting our homegrown favourite!
David Hartmann, author of “The Principles and Practical Application of Acupuncture Point Combinations” and “Acupoint Dictionary 2e”.

Practitioner Testimonial

“Incredible teacher that makes understanding difficult concepts easier and fun! fundamental or advanced concepts together are just easy to learn and understand with David! A Fascinating and in-depth learning approach with an amazing teacher! Thankyou David! ” – EB (TCM Practitioner)

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Seminar Description:
On the surface, it might seem like numerology and Chinese medicine have nothing in common, but this assumption is wide of the mark. It is accurate to say that numerology was created in Greece whereas, China created Chinese medicine. It is also accurate to say that Greece and China had little, or nothing, to do with one another when numerology was created, in the middle 500’s BCE.
Chinese medicine and philosophy, as you probably know, involves a lot of numbers. The Three Powers, Four Levels, Five Elements, Six Divisions, Seven Emotions, are just some of the myriads of systems in Chinese medicine that use numbers to define them.
Numerology does likewise as it attempts to explain each person’s archetype. For the most part there are 9 numbers in this archetype system. Of these 9 numerology numbers, there are ‘Ruling’ or ‘LifePath’ numbers. There are ‘Personal Year’ numbers; and the numbers of your date of birth can also provide you with the ‘Arrows of Pythagoras’. What is interesting here, is that a lot of these numbers point towards a relationship with the Chinese medicine organ system. That being the case, you can use specific acupuncture point combinations to treat a patient within their numerology numbers and arrows.
If you are interested in learning archetype systems that can help you understand your patients more, then this is the workshop for you. Even more exciting is the fact that once you know these archetype systems you can learn more about anyone – yourself, friends, family – even your enemies.
Perhaps even more incredible is that you are given dozens of acupuncture point combinations that can be applied in your clinic immediately.
So, join us for this fascinating workshop that will almost certainly change the life of your patients, yourself and the people close to you.

NOTE:
• Participants are provided with additional numerology material (beyond the PowerPoint slides) to help with analysing, assessing, and diagnosing.
• Bonus article on ‘Numerology and the 27 Club’ for the first ten participants to book.

Numerology Workshop Themes/Topics Discussed:

A brief history of the Numerology Archetype system.
‘Ruling/Life Path’ numbers.
‘Personal Year’ numbers.
‘Arrows of Pythagoras’.
Acupuncture Point Combinations used to treat.

Schedule
SATURDAY: 9.30am-5.30pm
9.30am-11am –Part 1 – Theory and Background

Introduction of background and workshop content
Review numerology – generally and historically.
Analyse each of the ‘Ruling/Life Path’ number archetypes. Discuss how to work them out and what they mean.
Provide acupuncture point combinations (APC’s) for the attendees ruling numbers.
Question and answer (Q&A).

11am-11.15am – Morning Break

11.15am-12.30pm – Part 1 – Practical Application

Presenter demonstrations – where relevant.
Attendee practical – APC’s for the ruling numbers.
Q&A.

12.30pm-1.30pm – Lunch

1.30pm-2.45pm – Part 2 –Theory and Understanding

Analyse each of the ‘Personal Year’ numbers. Discuss how to work them out and what they mean.
Provide acupuncture point combinations (APC’s) for attendee’s personal year numbers.
Q&A.

2.45pm-3pm – Afternoon Break

3pm-4.15pm – Part 3 – Theory and Analysis

Analyse each of the ‘Arrows of Pythagoras’. Discuss how to work them out and what they mean.
Provide acupuncture point combinations (APC’s) for attendee’s arrows.
Q&A.

4.15pm-5.30pm – Part 2 – Practical Application

Presenter demonstrations – where relevant.
Attendee practical – APC’s for the personal year numbers and/or arrows.
Q&A.

Finish day

Learning Outcomes

Get a much greater understanding of the origins of the numerology archetype system.

Learn their numerology ‘Ruling’ or ‘Life Path’ numbers.
Establish what their current ‘Personal Year’ is, but also what the other personal years offer themselves, their family, friends, and patients.
Learn what the ‘Arrows of Pythagoras’ are and how to work them out easily; establish if they
possess any of these Arrows, and what these Arrows mean.
Obtain a much greater understanding of what the ’27 Club’ means and how this relates to numerology.
Be provided with dozens of acupuncture point combinations that can be used within each of the numerology themes.

Details

Date: 03/09/2022
Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm
VENUE: SITCM – 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Early Bird Pricing: $295 for Practitioners, $245 for Students (Full time undergraduate) –
PURCHASE THE FULL WEEKEND FOR $495 and SAVE!
Normal Pricing after Early Bird: $350 for Practitioners, $295 for Students (Full time undergraduate) – EB ends on the 04/08/2022
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase- 5 years: $39 or $285 for Recording ONLY (without attendance)
CPD: 6.5 CPD Points
Notes and Morning Tea: Included

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1 Day Workshop: 5 Element Archetypes and Acupuncture Point Combinations with David Hartmann
2022-09-04 09:30 - 17:30 | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Presenting our homegrown favourite!
David Hartmann, author of “The Principles and Practical Application of Acupuncture Point Combinations” and “Acupoint Dictionary 2e”.

Practitioner Testimonial

“Incredible teacher that makes understanding difficult concepts easier and fun! fundamental or advanced concepts together are just easy to learn and understand with David! A Fascinating and in-depth learning approach with an amazing teacher! Thankyou David! ” – EB (TCM Practitioner)

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Seminar Description:
If you were asked to describe yourself in one word, what would it be? Would you say you were an Adventurer? What about a Magician? Perhaps a Saviour? An Alchemist? Or maybe a Philosopher?
Welcome to the fascinating world of Five Element Archetypes. Within this archetype system there are five different personality types. One of them will be your ‘Guardian’ or dominant archetype; there will be a second that is your ‘Support-Act’ archetype, and you will be a small part of the remaining three.
These archetypes are not the only system to think about when you are trying to understand people. The Five Spirits (Wǔ Shén) are also an important consideration, because they help further dissect complex individuals. And whilst there is an argument that your archetype doesn’t change in your life (Nature versus Nurture not withstanding), the Five Spirits can change daily, hourly, or even as you are sitting there reading this course description.
The value of understanding, and implementing, the Five Element Archetypes and Five Spirits, into your clinic cannot be understated. They give you a greater insight into your patient’s personality – how they operate in their worlds; how they tick! This also aids you in the treatment of your patient’s emotional turmoil, stress, and mental health.
Each of the Five Element Archetypes will be thoroughly discussed, along with acupuncture point combination treatments provided. A brief discussion on the Five Spirits will also be included. Essentially you will be given information that can be applied to your clinical, and personal lives immediately.
Join us for this fascinating workshop. He guarantees you will start archetyping everyone, not just your patient’s.

NOTE:

The First 2 Registrants to book this seminar will be guaranteed an assessment of their five element archetype by David. This may be used as a case study and filmed. Please advise if you would prefer to opt out of this.
Bonus additional Five Element Archetype and Five Spirit material (beyond the PowerPoint slides) to help with analysing, assessing, and diagnosing for the first ten participants to book.

Five Element Archetype Workshop Themes/Topics Discussed:

A brief history of the Five Elements, Five Element Archetype system and the Five Spirits.
Healing the Shén
Healing the Hún
Healing the Pò
Healing the Zhì
Healing the Yì
Acupuncture for the Soul: Guardian and Support-Act Archetypes.
Acupuncture Point Combinations used to treat.

Schedule
Sunday: 9.30am-5.30pm
9.30am-11am – Part 1 – Background and Theory

Introduce background and workshop content
Briefly review Five Elements, Five Element Archetypes and Five Spirits – generally and historically.
Analyse the Five Element archetypes and Five Spirits for Shén Fire and Hún
Provide acupuncture point combinations (APC’s) for Shén Fire and Hún
Question and answer (Q&A).

11am-11.15am – Morning Break

11.15am-12.30pm – Part 1 – Practical Application

Presenter demonstrations – where relevant.
Attendee practical – APC’s for Shén Fire and Hún
Q&A.

12.30pm-1.30pm – Lunch

1.30pm-2.45pm – Part 2 – Theory and Understanding

Analyse the Five Element archetypes and Five Spirits for Pò Metal and Zhì
Provide acupuncture point combinations (APC’s) for Pò Metal and Zhì
Q&A.

2.45pm-3pm – Afternoon Break

3pm-4.15pm – Part 3 – Theory and Understanding

Analyse the Five Element archetypes and Five Spirits for Yì
Provide acupuncture point combinations (APC’s) for Yì
Analyse the Guardian and Support-Act Archetypes for the participants.
Q&A.

4.15pm-5.30pm – Part 2 – Practical Application

Presenter demonstrations – where relevant.
Attendee practical – APC’s for Pò Metal, Zhì Water, and Yì
Q&A.

Finish day

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this workshop participants will:

Have a much greater understanding of the history of the Five Elements, Five Element Archetypes, and Five Spirits.
Appreciate the difference between a Guardian and Support-Act Archetype.
Recognise each of the Five Element Archetypes within themselves (and those around them) because of thorough analysis of each Archetype.
Have dozens of acupuncture point combinations that can be used within each of the Five Element Archetype themes.
Have a greater insight into the value of acupuncture point combinations, in particular the combinations discussed regularly throughout the workshop.
Have a list of the more commonly seen acupuncture points discussed regularly throughout the workshop.

Details

Date: 04/09/2022
Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm
VENUE: SITCM – 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Early Bird Pricing: $295 for Practitioners, $245 for Students (Full time undergraduate) –
Normal Pricing after Early Bird: $350 for Practitioners, $295 for Students (Full time undergraduate) – EB ends on the 04/08/2022
PURCHASE THE FULL WEEKEND (+ Numerology and Acupuncture Point Combinations on Sunday 04/09/2022) FOR $495 and SAVE!
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase- 5 years: $39 or $285 for Recording ONLY (without attendance)
CPD: 6.5 CPD Points
Notes and Morning Tea: Included

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Treating the Face Series: Treating Neuromuscular Facial Conditions with Michelle Gellis (2 Part WEBINAR Series)
2022-09-11 08:00 - 2022-09-18 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
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Webinar Description
For even the most experienced of acupuncturists, the face is one of the trickiest areas to treat and needle in terms of technique, without causing possible iatrogenic effects. In addition, how do you treat the face for neuromuscular facial conditions with other techniques that are incredibly hard to treat successfully for even the most seasoned practitioners?
For those who would like to deepen their knowledge and take it up a notch with Michelle Gellis on the theoretical rationale and uses of different techniques that is used to treat conditions such as Bells Palsy, Stroke Facial Drooping, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Ptosis, effective TMJ treatments, Hemifacial Spasm.
Understand when, why and how to use different styles such as Scalp Acupuncture, Motor Points (for different muscle groups), Submuscular Needling, Facial Cupping and Derma Rolling.
This course is a gem to elevate your technical theory and techniques before or if you are looking to attend Michelle’s In-Person Workshop on Cosmetic Acupuncture in Sydney in FEBRUARY 2023.
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Testimonial

“Michelle’s last course on using Motor Points to treat expressions lines was so engaging and I learnt so much in 5 hours. I thought I wouldn’t be able to apply it instantly with a zoom webinar but Michelle made it very clear how and why to use certain muscle motor points, where and when to apply them with video demos on tricky points. She simplified the expressions of the face diagnostically and I was able to immediately apply what I learnt in clinic the next day and get immediate effects- By far one of the best webinars I have ever done!”
– AC

This course is grabbing a lot of attention within the industry, so don’t miss your chance to attend one of Michelle’s courses and ask her the burning questions you have for those types of tricky cases.
Course Outline
Part 1 (4 HOURS)
Date: 11/09/2022 AEST
Time: 08:00AM-12:00PM (AEST) UTC+10 hours
Delivery: Zoom Webinar

Theory behind a multifaceted approach to treatment
Scalp Acupuncture-Theory, techniques
Motor Points-Theory, techniques
Submuscular Needling-Theory, techniques
Facial Cupping-Theory, techniques
Derma Rolling-Theory, techniques

Part 2 (4 HOURS)
Date: 18/09/2022 AEST
Time: 08:00AM-12:00PM (AEST) UTC+10 hours |
Delivery: Zoom Webinar

Bells Palsy-etiology and treatment
Stroke-etiology and treatment
Trigeminal Neuralgia-etiology and treatment
MS-etiology and treatment
Ptosis-etiology and treatment
TMJ-etiology and treatment
Hemifacial spasm-etiology and treatment
Potential Bonus Content (NOT TO DO WITH FACIAL BASED TREATMENTS) (Dependent on webinar run time):
Myasthenia gravis-etiology and treatment
Shingles-etiology and treatment

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About Michelle Gellis (AP, LAc, MAc, DiplAc)

Michelle Gellis is a Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncture Physician. She has been a Faculty Member and Clinic Supervisor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (formally the Tai Sophia Institute) since 2004. Michelle Gellis holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Seton Hall University School of Business in Computer Science, and a Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute. Ms Gellis holds the distinction of being one of the very few acupuncturists in the country certified to teach acupuncture facial rejuvenation — also known as cosmetic acupuncture — certification classes on a national level to other acupuncturists. In addition to acupuncture facial rejuvenation, Michelle teaches classes on facial cupping, gua sha and treating neuromuscular facial conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis , Trigeminal Neuralgia, TMJ, and Bells Palsy with acupuncture. She has been published in The Journal of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Today, the Maryland Acupuncture Society Newsletter, The Acupuncture Desk Reference as well as featured in Her Mind Magazine, Howard County Business News and Be Well World Magazine.
Details

Date: 11/09/2022 (Part 1) and 18/09/2022 (Part 2)
Time: 8am – 12pm (AEST)
Early Bird Pricing: $350 for Practitioners, $310 for Students (Full time undergraduate)
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase- 5 years: $39 or $350 for Recording ONLY (without attendance)
*NB: Please be advised that the Recording will have a variation to the CPD points offered. It may be one or two points less than the actual live seminar

CPD: 8 CPD Points
Notes: Included
VENUE: LIVE ONLINE COURSE- ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE DATE

This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant.

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Immune System & Autoimmune Disorder Treatments with Acupuncture with Radha Thambirajah
2022-10-09 08:30 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
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Presenting Dr Radha Thambirajah, author of “Energetics in Acupuncture Five Element Acupuncture Made Easy” and “Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Cosmetic and Dermatological Problems 2e”

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Webinar Description
The immune system is a widely misunderstood concept in the realm of Chinese Medicine and in addition to that, autoimmune disorders are known as notoriously difficult to treat.
As a result, Dr Radha Thambirajah, an acupuncturist who has been in clinical practice for over 40 years will be presenting on how we can not only look after both our patients along with our own immune system with the correct understanding, diagnosis, selection and techniques, but also look at the correct and efficacious management of autoimmune diseases.
An immune system treatment does not just encompass LI-4, LU-5, ST-36, but encompasses the whole condition, whether it is an external pathogenic pattern or an deeper internal pattern. You can use your needle, skills, clinical reasoning to unknot the disease.
Join us for this fascinating webinar that will illuminate how we can best utliize our needles to help bring vitality back into our patients along with some of the best balancing processes and treatments we can give to bring the patient back into a state of homeostasis from difficult autoimmune disordered states.

Webinar Outline
The Immune System and Auto-immune diseases

How can we strengthen our Immune System?
How do we Protect our Great Protector? Our Wei Qi?
What are the basic Differences in the Treatment of Exterior and Interior Diseases?
How can we help the body to Eliminate Pathogenic Factors?
What could be the Reasons for Weakness in the Wei Qi?
Helping Adaptation to Change
Food Intolerances and how to treat

Treating Auto-immune diseases

The TCM view on auto-immune diseases
Treating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis with acupuncture
Treating Rheumatoid arthritis with acupuncture
Treating fibromyalgia and polyneuropathy with acupuncture

Outcomes
These 2 topics will help to illuminate clearer TCM diagnosis for both immune boosting and autoimmune regulating/energy-balancing acupuncture therapy , diet and life-style in this phenomenal half-day webinar by Dr Radha Thambirajah

Take Courses by Radha Thambirajah

One Point Therapy for Pain- Magic At Your Fingertips
Puberty to Menopause: The Five Phases of a Woman’s Life
Cosmetic Acupuncture Foundations: A TCM Approach to Cosmetic & Dermatological Problems
Cosmetic Acupuncture Advanced: A TCM Approach to Cosmetic & Dermatological Problems

About Radha Thambirajah

Dr Radha Thambirajah graduated from Shanghai Medical College in 1970. She studied medicine and specialised in acupuncture.
She established her successful practice upon returning to Sri Lanka, and founded the Academy of Chinese Acupuncture in 1980.
In 1984, Dr Thambirajah moved to England and opened the Academy of Chinese Acupuncture in Berlin, which has trained over 9000 students worldwide.
With a wealth of experience in teaching, Dr Thambirajah has trained doctors and health professionals all over the world. She has been invited as a guest lecturer at a variety of conferences in Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Poland, Barcelona, Italy, and Sao Paulo.
Dr Thambirajah is the author of ”Cosmetic Acupuncture and Dermatological Diseases (2nd ed)” and “Energetics in Acupuncture”.

Details
Date: Sunday, 9th of October 2022
Time: 8.30am-1pm
Pricing: Practitioner $245 | Full Time Undergraduate Student $195
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase- 5 years: $39
CPD: 4.5 CPD Points
Notes: Included
ZOOM INVITE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL CLOSER TO THE DATE
This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant. Missed attendance will automatically be given webinar recording access only.
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The Modern Practitioner's Guide to Fertility Treatments with Kim Gatenby
2022-11-06 09:30 - 17:00 | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Seminar Description
Fertility patients are no longer satisfied with just using acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment to their IVF cycles. They are seeking practitioners who will dedicate time to explaining their health in detail, and find the missing pieces that other specialists have missed, in order to help them grow their family.
This full day seminar will teach you how to interpret medical tests and scans, understand the diagnosis and treatment of complex fertility disorders, and prescribe supportive treatments to help your patients get pregnant, faster. You will leave feeling confident in treating any fertility patient that seeks your help, including male patients, while also being able to support them during pregnancy and beyond.
Review your understanding of the most common fertility presentations you will likely see in clinic, such as endometriosis, PCOS/PCO, fibroids, advanced maternal age, low ovarian reserve, high NK cells, recurrent miscarriage, thyroid dysfunction, vaginal microbiome dysbiosis, thin uterine lining, sperm abnormalities, and varicocele.
A portion of the seminar will involve interactive group participation in case studies to solidify your learning. You are encouraged to bring notes on your trickiest cases so the group can troubleshoot them together with your learnings from the day.

Course Outline

Conditions and causes of infertility
Basal Body Temperature (BBT) charting to diagnose fertility conditions in TCM
Lifestyle factors and their impact on fertility
How to interpret blood and ultrasound test results
Choosing supplements based on test results and diagnosis.
How to support patients during IVF
How to transition to pregnancy treatments to support optimal foetal and maternal health.
Putting it into practice with case studies

About Kim Gatenby – BAppSci (TCM), Master RM

Kim Gatenby is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner, with a Master of Reproductive Medicine with Excellence. She has been treating fertility patients for the past 16 years across her two clinics in Sydney. Earlier this year she presented at the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Conference on nutritional supplements in fertility, and won the Best Presentation in Scientific/Academic Research, as voted by conference attendees in person and online. Her passion is combining Eastern and Western principles to provide patients with the most comprehensive and holistic reproductive care available, and sharing her knowledge with her peers.

Details
Date: 6th November 2022
Time: 9.30am – 5pm
Venue: SITCM – 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000
CPD: 6 CPD Points
Notes, Morning, Afternoon Tea: Included
PRICING
Practitioner: $250
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $190
Recording: $250 (*NB: Please be advised that the Recording will have a variation to the CPD points offered. It may be one or two points less than the actual live seminar)
RECORDING
If you wish to purchase for the recording only, please select the Recording Option in the drop down options when purchasing. We will inform you that it will be available to purchase once it is ready. Please allow 1-2 weeks after the live seminar end date for the recording to be released.
*NB: Please be advised that the Recording will have a variation to the CPD points offered. It may be one or two points less than the actual live seminar
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $39

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Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Foundations with Dr. Sonia F. Tan
2022-11-18 09:00 - 2022-11-20 18:30 | NSW
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Presenting Dr. Sonia F. Tan, author of “The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture: A Clinical Reference Manual”

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Seminar Description
This 3 day course provides knowledge and skills of the basic Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA), Level 1: Single System Balance and Level 2: Multiple/Global System Balance.
In part one, learn the basic structures of the five main systems of Balance System Acupuncture, an evolution of the Balance Method. The systems are rooted in the concept of healing the body by balancing channels. Students will learn the history of the Balance Method/System, the basis of each of the Five Systems, and the logical processes for determining the channels to acupuncture, including an easy-to-use format to outline the treatment plan. A detailed explanation of the Mirroring and Imaging Formats will also be explained to assist participants in effective point selection. Dr. Tan will show how to use distal points in order to avoid aggravating the area of discomfort and will include demonstrations. Particular attention will be paid to musculo-skeletal conditions in this introductory level.
Part two expands on the basic principles taught in the Single Systems: Balance System of Acupuncture Level I. This class will discuss treatment of functional and internal disorders and how to treat them with multiple systems of the Balance System of Acupuncture. Students will expand on the knowledge from Level I, extending their clinical reach from musculoskeletal (MSK), orthopedics and pain, to treating internal medicine disorders, including the discussion of complicated cases that include both MSK pain and functional internal disorders. The mirror and imaging format will be further discussed and how it is used in clinical practice to treat internal issues and body pain. Advanced treatments will be discussed for use in clinic such as an Eight-Meridian combo for gynecological issues. A Four-Meridian will also be discussed as a treatment strategy to treat bronchial disorders, cardiology symptoms, digestive disorders and urogenital diseases. Practitioners will understand how to approach complicated cases involving multiple channels in clinical practice.
Prerequisite: Acupuncture Registration or qualifications to be able to practice
*Any health care practitioner who is legally able to practice Acupuncture in their jurisdiction, with a minimum 250 hours of Acupuncture and foundational training. Acupuncture students that have completed Year 2/knowledge of all channel flow and acupoint location and needling.

Seminar Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Part One – A student who successfully completes this course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Contextualize the Balance Method/System within the history of the acupuncture field
Outline the development of the six systems/strategies.
Identify the name and numbers of the six systems/strategies and describe how each balances a channel
Apply a mirror and imaging concept to choose the acupuncture points on the body
Locate specific acupuncture points within the Balance System
Outline and follow the steps used in the Balance System to diagnose and treat health conditions
Diagnose which channels are sick and apply a treatment plan

Part Two – A student who successfully completes this course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Select the most efficient meridians to heal multiple sick channels
Differentiate dynamic and static balance
Design a treatment plan/strategy that incorporates dynamic and static balance to heal multiple channels
Apply pre-designed strategies to treat a variety of health conditions
Locate specific acupuncture points within the Balance Method/System

About Dr. Sonia F. Tan (BA (Econ & Psy), BA (Hons Kin), DTCM Dip., DAOM, RAc, RTCMP)

Dr. Sonia F. Tan, BA, BA(H), DAOM, RAc, RTCMP, is an educator, author, practitioner and consultant. She has been helping guide people on their pathway to balance in the Chinese Medicine and metaphysical world since 2006. She is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM degree), a Registered Acupuncturist, and a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner. Dr. Sonia Tan obtained her clinical research Doctorate degree from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles, California. She is also a graduate of the five year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Vancouver. Dr. Sonia F. Tan is one of few certified Gold Level practitioners of the late Dr. Richard Tan. His most advanced level courses after all Balance Method levels, were first completed by a group of 16 senior students. Sonia was among those 16. With the blessings of fellow senior students to pass on the Balance Method legacy, Dr. Sonia Tan developed and created the very first Balance Method/System Acupuncture Certificate program at an accredited public post-secondary institution–Langara College –launched in 2018. Dr. Sonia Tan is the author of The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture: A Clinical Reference Manual.
In addition to Balance Method and following in her grandfather’s footsteps, the Tan lineage, and the classical umbrella of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Sonia Tan has completed apprenticeships in Chinese Metaphysics in the areas of Chinese Astrology, Face Reading, and Classical Feng Shui under various teachers, and has been certified since 2011. She is a certified Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui practitioner under Master Marlyna Los, and a certified Ba Zi Chinese Astrology practitioner and direct and first graduating class disciple of the late Grandmaster Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan. Dr. Sonia Tan has also completed many adjunct and advanced courses, such as Sound Healing, TCM Clinical Aromatherapy & Essential Oils, and Dr. Jeffrey Yuen & Dr. Yvonne Farrell’s Eight Extraordinary Vessels approach. She is also an ongoing student of a variety of Martial Arts since 1995, and is grateful to her Shifu the late Dale Johns for her foundation, and to Shifu Matthew Dyck for continued guidance.
Dr. Sonia F. Tan is immersed in all aspects of Chinese Metaphysics, and thoroughly enjoys educating and inspiring others!

Details
Date: 18th November 2022 – 20th November 2022
Time: 9.30am-6.30pm / 5pm ( Finish 6.30pm on Day 1 + 2) (Finish 5pm on Day 3)
CPD: 22 CPD Points
Notes: Included
Venue: Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000
DEPOSIT:
$200 to secure spot- full payment made 1 month before the seminar
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ends 18/10/2022)
Practitioner Rate: $1100
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $950
REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner Rate: $1300
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1050
Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.

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3 Day Intensive-Facial Acupuncture Certification: Practical Applications of Anti-Aging Facial Acupuncture with Michelle Gellis (Bonus microneedling course)
2023-02-04 09:30 - 2023-02-06 18:00 | Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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3 Day Live Facial Needling Workshop (WITH BONUS MICRONEEDLING WORKSHOP ON LAST DAY) – SOLD OUT
Prerequisite for attending microneedling proponent of class (Duration: 1.5 hours): Prerequisite 4 hour Practitioner Training available free with the Aculift Micropen System – purchase here

Testimonial

“Michelle’s last course on using Motor Points to treat expressions lines was so engaging and I learnt so much in 5 hours. I thought I wouldn’t be able to apply it instantly with a zoom webinar but Michelle made it very clear how and why to use certain muscle motor points, where and when to apply them with video demos on tricky points. She simplified the expressions of the face diagnostically and I was able to immediately apply what I learnt in clinic the next day and get immediate effects- By far one of the best webinars I have ever done!”
– AC

Michelle Gellis is one of a select group of acupuncturists who not only performs the ancient art of facial acupuncture, she also teaches acupuncture facial rejuvenation classes to acupuncturists across the nation.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a centuries old practice. It is a gentle, effective, and safe way to combat the signs of aging and erase years from your face without the risk or downtime of surgery or injections. Acupuncture offers many benefits to those who want to revitalize the look and feel of their skin. It builds collagen, tones muscles, improves circulation, and stimulates blood flow with no risk of scars, infections, rashes, or toxic build-up of chemicals. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is much more than a cosmetic procedure. Acupuncture changes the energy flow within the body and initiates the process for constitutional rejuvenation. If energy is not flowing freely throughout your body then your organs, muscles and lymphatic system cannot function properly, which can contribute to puffiness, bags and premature aging.
Chinese medicine is based on the principle that health is manifested from the inside out. Using this Holistic approach, not only do your frown lines disappear, you feel better overall, sleep better, have more energy and better digestion. As you age, the 57 muscles in your face gradually lose their tone and mass. Loss of tone and mass causes the sagging, deep wrinkling and tired look associated with aging. Acupuncture stimulates the muscle function, and the face lifts itself via the acupuncture points. Thus returning the face to a healthier, revitalized, youthful appearance. Needles are placed on the face in acupuncture points as well as wrinkles. The needles placed in the wrinkles create a micro trauma, which causes collagen to be produced. You will learn specific techniques used by Michelle to achieve her incredible results as shown in some of the photos below.
A series of Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Treatments Can:

Erase fine lines, deeper wrinkles diminished
Lift sagging eye lids, reduce bags/circles
Firm jowls and minimize double chin
Improve muscle tone and increase collagen production
Eliminate puffiness by improving metabolism and eliminating excess fluids
Improve hormonal balance, benefits acne
Increase circulation of blood and lymph to the face and improves facial color
Moisturize the skin and tighten pores
Significantly reduce the appearance of scars and age spots
Slow the aging process from within
Reduce stress evident in the face
Promote overall health and well being

These photos demonstrate the effects of facial acupuncture.

Before Treatment After Treatment
Roseacea treated on right side of face

Workshop Outline

Day One
Will cover Module 1 and 2 of the Facial Acupuncture Certification Program.

Module 1: Patient Intake, Diagnosis, Contraindications – 2.5- 3 hours
Module 2: Theory, Techniques and Protocols – 3.5 hours

Day Two
Hands-on days start with a review, Q&A and demo, with the majority of the day devoted to practice.

Module 3: Facial Needling Techniques Demonstration and Practice – 6-7 hours
Demo
Practice

Day Three
Hands-on days start with a review, Q&A and demo, with the majority of the day devoted to practice.
AM

Module 4: Facial Rejuvenation Cupping, Gua Sha – 3.5 hours
Facial Rejuvenation Cupping & Gua Sha

Contraindications & Precautions

Theory & Techniques

Practice

PM

Module 5: Advanced Techniques and Protocols in Facial Acupuncture – 5 hours
Advanced Cosmetic Techniques
Facial Motor Points
Submusucular Needling
Scalp Acupuncture

OPTIONAL Module: 1.5 HOUR MICRONEEDLING WORKSHOP AT END OF DAY 3
(*This course is free to those who purchase the micropen system which you will receive on the day of the seminar- you can purchase the micropen system here)
In this optional component of this incredible three day workshop with Michelle. Michelle will be taking students through:

How to use the Aculift micropen and for what conditions
Where to needle on the face and how for the best effect
Using the correct settings for what conditions – frequency and intensity of the pen (effects)
What to do and what not to do
Products which support microneedle pen use

Prerequisite prior to attending microneedling proponent of class: Prerequisite 4 hour Practitioner Training available free with the Aculift Micropen System – purchase here

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About Michelle Gellis (AP, LAc, MAc, DiplAc)

Michelle Gellis is a Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncture Physician. She has been a Faculty Member and Clinic Supervisor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (formally the Tai Sophia Institute) since 2004. Michelle Gellis holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Seton Hall University School of Business in Computer Science, and a Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute. Ms Gellis holds the distinction of being one of the very few acupuncturists in the country certified to teach acupuncture facial rejuvenation — also known as cosmetic acupuncture — certification classes on a national level to other acupuncturists. In addition to acupuncture facial rejuvenation, Michelle teaches classes on facial cupping, gua sha and treating neuromuscular facial conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis , Trigeminal Neuralgia, TMJ, and Bells Palsy with acupuncture. She has been published in The Journal of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Today, the Maryland Acupuncture Society Newsletter, The Acupuncture Desk Reference as well as featured in Her Mind Magazine, Howard County Business News and Be Well World Magazine.

Details
Date: Saturday 4th February 2023 – Monday 6th February 2023
Time: 9.30am – 6pm (on all 3 days)
Venue: VIBE Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street Sydney CBD
CPD: 21 CPD Points
Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea: Included
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ended 05/01/2023)
Practitioner Rate: $1450
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1300
REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner Rate: $1650
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1350
Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
RECORDING
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Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $49
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Intensive 4-Day Motorpoint and Trigger Point Needling for Head, Jaw, Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremities Dysfunctions with Rich Hazel
2023-02-17 09:00 - 2023-02-20 17:30 | Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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This 4 day Motor Point for tricky conditions of the head, jaw, neck, shoulders and upper extremities is a continuation of the previous courses. There will be much more practical element to this course as there needs to be plenty of practice in the tricky areas of the neck for Motor point practice in order to avoid serious injury.
*This course will be conducted and presented solely by Dr Rich Hazel, with a few additional bonus content.

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Intensive Sports Acupuncture- Foundations – Lower Extremities
Introduction to Motor Points Acupuncture
Motor Point Acupuncture Foundations & Advanced
Motor Point Acupuncture Foundations
Motor Point Acupuncture Advanced

So who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for qualified practitioners who are focused on treating acute or chronic pains and who work with professional or amateur athletes that would like to increase their performance and get reliable and measurable results!
Motor Point Acupuncture is highly effective and can produce fast and lasting results in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
This seminar and workshop will assume some knowledge of anatomy so that we can get further into the actions of the muscles.

Migraines can be a combination or entrapped Occipital nerves and trigger points. Shoulder pain that is not resolved with motor points can often be due to trigger points in the Infraspinatus and Deltoids or the Coracobrachialis.

Tennis elbow can be perpetuated by trigger points that are not releasing with motor points. If you want to be able to treat the patients who are not getting better with just motor points you must learn to find and release the trigger points that generate pain and cause joint dysfunction.

We’ll be covering motor points and trigger points for the first time ever.

Learn how to palpate and treat trigger points with a gentle dry needling approach that I have developed over time.

We’ll cover precautions, treatment and post treatment recommendations for your patients.

Workshop Outline – E-stim and Advanced Trigger Point Needling

Day 1- Section 1 and 2
Section 1
PENS
Semispinalis cap (2 locations)
Splenius Cap
Longissimus
Levator scapulae
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
SCM
UT MT LT (trapezius)
Medial Scalenes
Masseter
Temporalis

Trigger points post treatment recommendations
Hematoma treatment

Section 2
Trigger Point (TrPs) (palpation precautions and needling)
Semispinalis Capitis
Rectus Cap Post Major
UT 3 locations MT
LS

Day 2- Section 3 and 4

Section 3
Assessment and treatment- Shoulder
Infraspinatus
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Teres Minor
Teres Major
Latissimus Dorsi
SA
Anterior Deltoid
Medial Deltoid
Lateral Deltoid
Coracobrachialis
Pectoralis Minor

Section 4
Advanced Trigger Point Needling (TrPs) (palpation precautions and needling)
Infraspinatis
Teres Minor
Teres Major
Latissimus Dorsi
Deltoids
Coracobrachialis

Day 3- Section 5, 6 and 7
Upper Extremity
Section 5
Tennis Elbow
Brachioradialis
ECRL
ECRB
EDC
Anconeus
Brachialis
Golfer’s Elbow
Pronator teres
Palmaris long
FDS

Section 6 and 7
TrPs (palpation precautions and needling)
ECRL
Brachioradialis
Palmaris Long
Anconeus

Day 4- Section 8 and 9

Section 8-
Dequervains Tenosynovisitis
APL EPB
Carpal Tunnel
(Pronator Teres, Palmaris long FDS)
FDP
Pronator Quadratus
Radial Tunnel
Supinator (ECRL ECRB Brachialis)
Cubital Tunnel
FDP FCU
Olecranon Bursitis (and other tricep issues)
3 Triceps
Biceps Tendonitis
Bicep LH SH

Section 9
Additional muscles
ADig minimi
Ab Pol Brev
Flex Pol Brev
OP
Ex Pol Long
Ex Indic
Ex Carp Ul
Add Pol

Advanced Trigger Point Needling Techniques– Including Lower body – Lower back, Hip and Leg.

About the Presenter

Rich Hazel uses a unique style of acupuncture that relies heavily on knowledge of neurology and sports medicine. He was one of very few people to learn Motor Point Acupuncture at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York where he completed his Master of Science in Acupuncture, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine. Rich has also studied Neurofunctional Acupuncture and Exstore Functional Muscle Assessment with some of the best orthopedic acupuncturists in North America and spent years studying trigger points and the treatment of myofascial pain from the works of Dr. Janet Travell and Dr. C Chan Gunn.
His unique style allows Rich to get excellent results for sports injuries, sports mobility and performance, and acute and chronic pain of all kinds. He now teaches this unique style of acupuncture to other acupuncturists in the US and abroad and is on the faculty at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York.
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, this course will now be conducted and presented solely by Dr Rich Hazel. The content covered will all be the same with a few additional bonus content.

Details
Date: Friday 17th of February 2023 – 20th of February 2023
Time: 9am – 5.30pm (on all 4 days)
Venue: Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000
CPD: 26 CPD Points
Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea: Included
PRICING
Practitioner Rate: $1650
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1550
Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
RECORDING
If you wish to purchase for the recording only, please contact us to register your name. We will inform you that it will be available to purchase once it is ready. Please allow 3-4 weeks after the live seminar end date for the recording to be released.
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $49

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Channel Palpation and Diagnosis: An Exploration of Classical Acupuncture Techniques with Jason D. Robertson
2023-03-31 09:00 - 2023-04-02 17:00 | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Level 6 25-29 Dixon ST, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Course Outline
Channel examination is a classical diagnostic technique not often taught in modern acupuncture schools. Emphasised in the earliest acupuncture texts (Nei Jing/Nan Jing), observation and palpation of the channels is extremely helpful for confirming diagnosis, refining point selection and improving clinical results. This three-day class will focus on learning and applying channel diagnosis through interactive lectures and extensive hands-on practice of technique. In addition, an exploration of channel-based physiology will be presented from the text Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine (Eastland Press, Seattle 2008). Students will leave with a greater understanding of classical physiology and diagnostic techniques for evaluating pathological patterns in both internal conditions and musculoskeletal complaints.

Applied Channel Theory
Applied Channel Theory (jīng luò yī xué) is an approach to acupuncture rooted in the dual research threads of classical texts and modern clinical application. Developed by Dr. Wang Ju–Yi over 50 years in Beijing clinics, hospitals and research institutes, it involves the rigorous combination of theory and diagnostic technique. More precisely, Applied Channel Theory requires that examination of acupuncture channels be considered in the broader context of other diagnostic tools. In addition to channel examination, Applied Channel Theory is a comprehensive system that includes channel theory (channel qi transformation), channel differentiation, channel selection, the nature of acupuncture points, point selection and location, and various methods of channel regulation (like acupuncture, moxibustion, hand techniques, cupping and so on). This lost art has been brought back to modern practice by Dr Wang’s teachings and introduced to the Western world through Jason Robertson’s best selling title Applied Channel Theory in Chinese medicine: Wang Ju-Yi’s Lectures on Channel Therapeutics. Attendees will be taught the fundamental techniques of channel examination, palpation and diagnosis in this practical workshop.

What You Will Learn

An introduction to Applied Channel Theory (jīng luò yī xué). This will begin with an overview of the classical conception of the channels based on the life work of Beijing Professor Wang Ju-Yi. An understanding of the physical location and function of the channels will underpin our exploration of clinical strategy. This will include a discussion of physiology from the perspective of ‘channels’ as six subcategories of homeostasis.
Each day will also include practice of channel examination. Hands-on demonstration and practice with feedback from the instructor will be extensive. Students will develop skills for gleaning diagnostic information from careful palpation of the distal channels. Much like tongue observation and pulse diagnosis, channel examination can be crucial for determining patterns of disharmony (zhèng).
Building on basic techniques, discussions of channel-based physiological models will expand to include discussions of how pathology can manifest specific, palpable changes on the acupuncture channels. Specific points will be considered including demonstrations of precise point location and discussions of common findings and their possible diagnostic significance.

About Jason D. Robertson

Dr. Jason D. Robertson (MS, DAHM) is the coauthor of Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine: Wang Ju-Yi’s Lectures on Channel Therapeutics (Eastland Press, 2008) with his teacher Professor Wang Ju-Yi. Dr. Robertson has studied Chinese language for 30 years and Chinese medicine in Chengdu and Beijing. He currently maintains a private practice in Seattle, WA and is a full-time faculty member at the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine (www. sieam.edu). Dr. Robertson has taught courses on channel theory and diagnosis around the world and has been recognized by the Beijing Administration of Chinese Medicine as an official apprentice of Wang Ju-Yi. More information about Applied Channel Theory, including articles in both English and Chinese, can be found at www.channelpalpation.org (look under the ‘media’ tab).

Details
Date: 31st March 2023 – 2nd April 2023
Time: 9am – 5pm
CPD: 19.5 CPD Points
Venue: Rydges Darling Square – 72 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW
Notes: Included
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ends 10th March 2023)
Practitioner Rate: $950
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $850
REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner Rate: $1100
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1050
Terms and Conditions
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.

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LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR: Applying Facial Diagnosis to Identify the Root of Disease Patterns with CT Holman
2023-05-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
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Presenting CT Holman, author of Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine: Integrated Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies

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Webinar Description
Applying Facial Diagnosis to Identify the Root of Disease Patterns with CT Holman
Facial features, colors, and markings provide a blueprint of the emotional and physical state of the body. Ancient Chinese facial diagnosis gives insight into a person’s constitution, their emotional tendencies, their disease patterns, and their belief systems.
CT Holman teaches the Lillian Pearl Bridges Facial Diagnosis lineage. In this applied facial diagnostic course, CT explains how to detect the state of each organ system and a patient’s personality by reading the various colors and features on the face. By understanding the balance of the five elements seen on the face, a thorough diagnosis is achieved. CT will show many patient pictures and discuss case studies to bring the diagnostic information to life.
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to apply this knowledge in their clinic.
Learning Objectives

Understand how the facial features of the face relate to the five elements and how to apply this knowledge in crafting acupuncture point prescriptions.
Use the colors seen on the face to create acupuncture prescriptions.
Learn point prescriptions for treating the various emotional, behavioral, and physical imbalances identified on the face.

Outline:

Hour 1: Discuss the organ map of the face and explain which features relate to each organ. Discuss the various colors seen on the face and how they determine pathophysiology.
Hour 2: Discuss the emotional map in detail and how the various lines give clues into which organ spirits are affected. Provide acupuncture point prescriptions based on the lines seen on the face. Explain the difference between the left and right side of the face. Explain how to read the true nature of a person and help them understand their authentic spirit.
Hour 3: Discuss the three zones of the face and how to utilize this information to best communicate with patients and improve patient interactions. Discuss Peach Luck and how it helps diagnose the state of a person’s spirit. Explain how to differentiate the state of the organ spirits and understand the health of a person’s spirit.
Hour 4: Present several case studies of diagnosing and treating patients based on facial diagnosis. Provide several acupuncture prescriptions based on facial diagnostic findings.

About CT Holman

CT Holman practices Chinese medicine in Salem, Oregon. His fulltime clinic was founded in 2001. CT wrote the textbooks: Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine and Shamanism in Chinese Medicine both published by Singing Dragon. He teaches courses internationally, operates a mentorship program, and is the Director of Development for the Lotus Institute of Lillian Pearl Bridges. He studied in China (1999, 2001, and 2003) and has extensive post-graduate education with several leading teachers in the field.
CT has taught in Sweden, Germany, Mexico, Denmark, Australia, and the US. He teaches at the Oregon College of Chinese Medicine for its doctoral program, mentors masters and doctoral students, and has been published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine. CT utilises drumming with acupuncture treatments and has recently recorded and released a CD, Resonating Vitality – Chinese Medicine Drum Treatments.

Details

Date: Sunday, 7th of May 2023
Time: 9am – 1pm (AEST)
Pricing: $245 for Practitioners, $210 for Students (FULL TIME Undergraduates)
CPD: 4 CPD Points
Notes: Included
VENUE: LIVE ONLINE COURSE- ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE DATE

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Tung's Distal Acupuncture Intensive for Instant Pain Relief- Foundations, Intermediate and Advanced with Dr Cole Magbanua
2023-06-23 09:30 - 2023-06-25 17:30 | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Level 6 25-29 Dixon ST, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Presenting Cole Magbanua, author of “Bodymapping Acupuncture Technique: In the Spirit of Master Tung”

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Seminar Description
Dr. Cole Magbanua’s Bodymapping Acupuncture Technique is an anatomical based distal point method following in the spirit of Master Tung’s acupuncture.
This 3 day intensive seminar and workshop covers three part as an beginner/foundations, intermediate and advanced course. This seminar is jam packed with information that offers both the basics of distal point acupuncture with emphasis on channel location, point selection, and needle technique. We will cover anatomical bone and muscle correspondence, and the treatment of them.
We will demonstrate these powerful techniques and perform sample treatments in the practical component.
After completion students will be able to immediately apply the technique in clinic with a deeper understanding of the theory and mechanisms of frequently used and effective acupuncture and Master Tung Points listed below.

Seminar and Workshop Outline
Day 1 – Beginners and Foundations

The morning offers the basics of distal point acupuncture with emphasis on channel location, point selection, and needle technique. We will also look into anatomy and muscle correspondence. The most used and effective acupuncture points will be covered in detail with emphasis on location, usages, and needle technique.
The afternoon will cover channel location, specific and accurate point location, effective needling technique, and demonstration and practice time. Needling demonstrations and treatments will round out the lecture.

Content Covered:

What is Bodymapping acupuncture technique
Features of Bodymapping
Development of Bodymapping
Bodymapping Imaging Theory: Bodymapping images, extremities image, torso image, head image
Bodymapping channel relationships
Chinese name pairs
Clock opposite pairs
Same channel
Specific channel mapping
Band Theory
Human anatomical relationships introduction
Favorite and discovered points and locations
LU 1-2, 5-6, 7-9, 10, Chong zi, Chong Xian
LU, LI5, LI6-8, LI10
ST 32, ST36-37, ST38-39, ST43
SP 5/LR4, SP5.5, SP9
Examples and demonstration of acupuncture technique and point location
Practice

Day 2- Intermediate
This day is a continuation of favourite and effective points. Needle technique, angles, and location will be discussed and demonstrated. We will cover anatomical palpation and treatment based on anatomical correspondence. Needling demonstrations and treatments will round out the lecture.

Content Covered:

Review of images and channel relationships
Focus Points: HT 3, HT4-7, Pisiform point, Mu guan, Gu guan
SI 3-5, SI Joint point, Gan Men, SI9-10
BL 9-10, BL57-Achiles, BL58-40, Zheng Jin – Bo Qiu, BL60
KD 3-7, KD6, KD22-27
PC 3.5, PC4, PC5-6, PC7
TW 15
GB 32-34, GB39, GB41
LR 3.5, LR5
CV 9-15, CV15-22, CV22-24
GV 20
Examples and demonstration of acupuncture technique and point location
Practice

Day 3- Advanced
This day is devoted to marching down the body from head to toe, covering all channels and strategies for treatment. Areas of focus are head, neck, upper back, chest, lumbar and hip. We will cover the advanced BodyMapping imaging of specific muscle relationships on the opposite side of the body, and the treatments from them. The afternoon will be divided into further exploration of muscle relationships, needle location and demonstration.

Content Covered:

Review of images and channel relationships
Bone and joint comparisons
Muscle, tendon and ligament comparisons
Strategies and point combinations for most used specific areas – channel and muscle diagnosis and treatment
Head strategies – headaches, facial pain, TMD, sinuses, tooth pain, trigeminal neuralgia, EENT
Neck strategies – whiplash, disk injuries, thoracic outlet
Chest strategies – chest pain, heart muscle, breast pain, rib pain, broken rib, shingles
Upper back strategies – scapular pain, subscapularis, levator scapula, trapezius, paraspinal
Lower back and hip strategies – lumbar strain, paraspinal pain, spinal pain, sciatica, SI joint, sacral and coccyx pain, iliopsoas, piriformis syndrome
Specific anatomical and muscle correspondence for most used specific areas
Iliopsoas, inguinal ligament, pubic tubercle
Piriformis, gluteus maximus, minimus, medius, TFL
Hamstring
SI joint – thoracolumbar fascia
Examples and demonstration of acupuncture technique and point location

About Dr. Cole Magbanua

Dr. Magbanua started learning holistic medicine in 1991. He studied with doctors from a variety of medical traditions including Chinese, Korean, Ayurvedic and Himalayan while travelling around the world.
He graduated from The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 1997. He has worked in a busy public health clinic, private practice, and volunteer clinics refining and using the Bodymapping Acupuncture Technique during the last 20 years.
He was faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine for 6 years and served as Clinic Supervisor, Herbal Dispensary Manager, and Teaching Faculty, sharing his unique style of Acupuncture.
He holds a certificate in plant based nutrition from the Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University. He teaches seminars and gives lectures on Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and nutrition

Details

Date: 23rd to 25th of June 2023 (3 days)
Time: 9.30am-5.30pm (On all days)
CPD: 19.5 CPD Points
Notes and Tea: Included
Venue: Rydges Darling Square – 72 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ends 16/06/2023)

Practitioner Rate: $1100
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $950

REGULAR PRICING

Practitioner Rate: $1300
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1050

Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.

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LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR: Using Chinese Medicine/East Asian Medicine to address Intergenerational Trauma with CT Holman
2023-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
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Presenting CT Holman, author of Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine: Integrated Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies

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Webinar Description
Using Chinese Medicine/East Asian Medicine to address Intergenerational Trauma with CT Holman
Trauma victims can pass on their trauma genetically. By clearing trauma and reducing the charge of a particular belief system, it is possible to prevent passing the trauma on to future generations. Western medical research in epigenetics has shown that memories and traumatic experiences can be transferred up to five generations. In Chinese medicine, the Jing contains the genetic information, and this can be passed on to succeeding generations.
Attitudes, personality, emotional make-up, and belief systems are all part of the Jing that is inherited. Strengths and imbalances are passed on. The imbalances can be corrected with Chinese medicine to prevent them from continuing in a patient’s offspring. In addition, Chinese medicine can clear the old traumas so they are not passed on to subsequent generations.
CT Holman will discuss ways to diagnose and treat generational trauma by utilising Chinese medicine. He will demonstrate specific acupuncture point combinations and needle techniques. Several patient pictures and case studies will be included.
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to apply this knowledge in their clinic.
Learning Objectives

Understand how generational trauma is passed down to subsequent generations.
Learn diagnostic techniques to determine if a patient’s physiology has been compromised by trauma.
Learn point prescriptions and needle techniques to treat generational trauma.

Outline:

Hour 1: Discuss generational trauma and how it is interpreted in Chinese medicine. Western medical research will be included. Discuss diagnostic techniques to determine trauma. Extensive explanations utilizing facial diagnosis will be included.
Hour 2: Discuss treatment principles and acupuncture prescriptions to treat intergenerational trauma.
Hour 3: Present case studies of treating trauma.

About CT Holman

CT Holman practices Chinese medicine in Salem, Oregon. His fulltime clinic was founded in 2001. CT wrote the textbooks: Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine and Shamanism in Chinese Medicine both published by Singing Dragon. He teaches courses internationally, operates a mentorship program, and is the Director of Development for the Lotus Institute of Lillian Pearl Bridges. He studied in China (1999, 2001, and 2003) and has extensive post-graduate education with several leading teachers in the field.
CT has taught in Sweden, Germany, Mexico, Denmark, Australia, and the US. He teaches at the Oregon College of Chinese Medicine for its doctoral program, mentors masters and doctoral students, and has been published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine. CT utilises drumming with acupuncture treatments and has recently recorded and released a CD, Resonating Vitality – Chinese Medicine Drum Treatments.

Details

Date: Sunday, 9th of July 2023
Time: 9am – 12pm (AEST)
Pricing: $230 for Practitioners, $190 for Students (FULL TIME Undergraduates)
CPD: 3 CPD Points
Notes: Included
VENUE: LIVE ONLINE COURSE- ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE DATE

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LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR: TCM Foundations, Diagnosis and Treatment of Unexplained Infertility with Dr Kim dela Cruz
2023-08-13 08:30 - 14:30 | Zoom Webinar
Course Description
This key introduction will help you to effectively diagnose and treat infertility with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine formulas. In this webinar we will explore the basic TCM foundation of health in regards to the explanations of the Huang Di Nei Jing: Su Wen perspective of reproductive health cycles for women and key Chinese Medicine infertility terminology, specifically the Bao Mai, Bao Luo, Tian Gui, and Tian Gui Shui. This lecture will conclude with insightful knowledge of how Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine intersect in regards to infertility. This is the crossroads of correlating Western medical physiological structures and functions to Chinese Medicine terminology – the ovaries, egg, fallopian tubes, uterus, sperm, ovulation, hormone balance and regulation of the reproductive system to Yin, Yang, Qi and Blood.
The first two hours of preliminary information guide the understanding for the next four hours of the lecture which is much more advanced, essentially a unique roadmap of using Western Medical identification, cause and symptoms of an infertility condition and the subsequent treatment and diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility using Master Tung Acupuncture in combination with Chinese Medicine Formulas.
Some conditions that may contribute to an Unexplained Infertility diagnosis in Western medicine are discussed in detail.
This class will explain Western Medicine identification, cause and symptoms of the conditions highlighted and reveal the approach for diagnosis and treatment with Master Tung Acupuncture in combination with Chinese Medicine Formulas.
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Course Outline
Hour 1- Introduction: Reproductive Health cycles for women. TCM Infertility in Chinese Medicine: the Kidney connection to other Zang and Fu. Key terminology such as Bao Mai , Bao Luo, Tian Gui, and Tian Gui Shui.
Hour 2- Chinese Medicine Fertility correlations to Western Medicine Fertility: Yin, Yang, Qi and Blood correlations to the physiological reproductive system and reproductive functions. This is key information to assist in formulating a diagnosis and treatment principle and protocol to effectively treat Infertility with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Formulas.
Hour 3- Western Medicine and TCM Health Conditions contributing to Infertility. Treatment strategies of Western Medicine versus Chinese Medicine.
Understanding Western Bloodwork, Laboratory findings and advanced Infertility tests, Hormone Therapy, IUI, IVF.
Hour 4- Western Medicine Identification, cause and symptoms of blood disorders in Infertility.
Master Tung Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Formulas to treat Blood disorders: Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia, Amenorrhea.
Hour 5- Western Medical Identification, cause and symptoms of reproductive organ structural disorders. Master Tung Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Formulas to treat structural disorders of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and sperm defects: Recurrent Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder, Endometriosis, thin endometrial lining, uterine fibroids, poor sperm quality.
Hour 6- Western Medical Identification, cause and symptoms of reproductive hormonal disorders. Master Tung Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Formulas to treat hormonal regulation disorders: Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Premature Ovarian Failure, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, insulin Resistance, Thyroid Disorders.
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About the Presenter

Kim has more than 19 years of clinical practice in San Diego, California and Nationally certified as a Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist with strong patient care abilities and success in both Orthopedic and Pain Management, and Women’s Health and Fertility and Pediatrics. She is proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care.
She is skilled in Functional Medicine Assessment and Supplement recommendations, Chinese Herbal Prescription, Dietary and Nutritional Counseling, and considers Western biomedical procedures in health assessment, and health care team communication.
She educates patients on topics such as meditation, ergonomics, stretching and yoga therapy, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathwork and relaxation techniques.
She considers Western biomedical procedures in health assessment, health care team communication, and care referrals.

Details

Date: Sunday, 13th of August 2023
Time: 8.30am- 2.30pm AEST
6 Live/Interactive CPD Points
Notes: Included
Venue: Zoom

Pricing

Practitioner Rate: $250
Student: $190

ZOOM INVITE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL CLOSER TO THE DATE
This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant.
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LIVE WEBINAR: 2023 Updated Health Law and Ethics for TCM Practitioners with Michael Weir and Angela Doolan
2023-09-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Presenting Professor Michael Weir, professor at Bond University (Faculty of Law) and author of “Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine 5th Edition” – click to purchase

Keep Up To Date With Australian Law & Ethics For Chinese Medicine Practitioners with NEW UPDATED Cases and Tribunal Decisions 2023.

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Ever since Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have become registered professions with AHPRA, we’ve had to maintain a minimum of 4 CPD points per year of “professional issues”.
Join us for a live 4 hour webinar with both Professor Michael Weir and Angela Doolan as they keep you up to date with current updates to health law and ethical clinical practice according to guidelines, which might just save your professional reputation one day and help you avoid any potential litigation.
This year we will cover and expand upon the most recent health law cases that have occurred in relation to complementary, alternative and allied health professions. There will be a review in accordance with most recent and relevant cases and updated legislation and requirements.
This Live ZOOM webinar will have the most up to date cases available as of 2023

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Webinar Outline

Part One: Our Legal System

Negligence
Apology and Liability in Contract
Potential Criminal Liability
Break for 10 minutes

Part Two:

Regulation of Health Professionals under the National Law

Break for 5 minutes

Part Three: Obligation to refer to medical practitioner

Providing Information to a Client
Consent to Treatment
Who can Consent?
Therapeutic Goods Act – Application to TCM
Consumer Legislation
Duty of Confidence
Professional Ethics
Advertising
Break for 5 minutes

Part Four:

Court and Tribunal Decisions – MOST UPDATED CASES 2023

****Pre-prepared Q&A- Any questions you would like to have answered should be directed to info@chinesemedicineeducation.com at least 2 weeks before the webinar date, this is to allow for preparation of the most accurate information in accordance to issues proposed. These issues will need to be researched in advance by the presenters, however should not be taken as legal advice but more general guidance.
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About the Presenters

Professor Michael Weir is a professor and lecturer of law at Bond University, a member of the the Public Panel of Assessors under the Health Ombudsman Act and author of “ Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine”, Dr Weir is the perfect person to keep us up to date with our legal and ethical obligations as acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners in Australia.

Angela Doolan is currently studying a PhD at Bond University under Professor Michael Weir and Associate Professor Wendy Bonython. Her current topic is “Protecting the Public from Harm? Optimizing the Regulation of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practitioners in Australia.”
Angela holds a Bachelor of Laws with first class honours from the University of New England, Armidale. Her honours thesis was on The Right to Health and Traditional and Complementary Medicine in International Law. An article summarising this work is available at the Bond Law Review online at https://blr.scholasticahq.com/article/11881-evolution-and-complementarity-traditional-and-complementary-medicine-as-part-of-the-international-human-rights-law-right-to-health
She is also a Southern Cross University trained and experienced naturopath, having worked for many years in Northern New South Wales as well as the foundational Chair of the Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH). Angela understands some of the practical difficulties that can arise when working with the public in health care settings.

Details

Date: Sunday, 3rd of September 2023
Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm
CPDs: 4 CPD Points (Covering Professional Issues as required by AHPRA)
Notes: Included
Venue: ZOOM TELECONFERENCE

Pricing

Practitioner Rate: $150

ZOOM INVITE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL CLOSER TO THE DATE
This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant.

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LIVE WEBINAR: Acupuncture Formulations for Urinary Tract and Prostate Disorders: Clinical Cases, Point Formulation and Dietetics
2023-09-10 09:00 - 13:00 | NSW
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Course Description
This four hour live webinar provides an in-depth exploration of the treatment of various urinary disorders using the principles, techniques and combinations Acupuncture. This course aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address conditions such as urinary tract infections, incontinence, cystitis, kidney stones, kidney failure, hypertrophy of the prostate gland, prostatitis, nervous bladder, weak bladder, stress incontinence, primary and secondary enuresis, problems with urination in early prostatic hypertrophy, kidney colic, and pyelo-nephritis.
Why is it important to learn urology and treat it with Acupuncture? Understanding urology and applying acupuncture techniques to treat urinary disorders is of paramount importance. Urinary conditions can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and may be challenging to manage using conventional approaches alone. Five Element Acupuncture offers a holistic and interconnected perspective that not only addresses the physical symptoms but also considers the emotional and energetic imbalances that may contribute to these disorders. By integrating this theory into the treatment of urological conditions, practitioners can provide comprehensive and effective care to their patients.
What have you seen in clinic, and why is it so difficult to treat? In clinical practice, urinary disorders often present complex diagnostic challenges with many layers specifically affecting single of multiple channel systems. Conventional treatment approaches may provide temporary relief, but long-lasting and sustainable outcomes are elusive. Many patients experience recurring symptoms or find limited success with standard treatments. The difficulty in treating these conditions lies in their multifactorial nature, involving physiological, emotional, and energetic components. Utilizing the right Acupuncture methodology, and correct point formulations based on accurate diagnosis offers a unique perspective by addressing the root causes and imbalances underlying these disorders, leading to more profound and lasting results.
Who would benefit from learning this course? This course caters to practitioners at all levels, including beginners, intermediate, and advanced acupuncturists. Beginners will gain a solid foundation in urology and learn how to apply Five Element Acupuncture principles to effectively treat urinary disorders. Intermediate practitioners will expand their diagnostic skills and treatment techniques, enhancing their ability to address complex cases. Advanced practitioners will deepen their understanding of the interplay between emotional and physical health, refining their ability to provide personalized and holistic care.
What will participants learn? Participants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of urinary disorders. The course will cover various techniques, methodologies, and diagnostic approaches specific to how to treat the course outline topics below. Participants will learn to identify underlying imbalances, select appropriate acupuncture points, and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patients along with dietetics suggestions to maintain treatment and not aggravate conditions.

Course Outline

Urinary Tract Infections
Incontinence
Cystitis
Kidney Stones
Kidney Failure
Hypertrophy of the Prostate Gland
Prostatitis
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Nervous Bladder
Weak Bladder
Stress Incontinence
Primary and Secondary Enuresis
Problems with Urination in Early Prostatic Hypertrophy
Kidney Colic
Pyelo-nephritis

Join us in this transformative course where we delve into the intricate realm of urology, harnessing correct and effective acupuncture techniques to provide holistic care for individuals suffering from urinary disorders. Expand your skillset, enhance your diagnostic acumen, and unlock new possibilities for your patients’ health and well-being.
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About the Presenter

Take Courses by Radha Thambirajah

Puberty to Menopause: The Five Phases of a Woman’s Life
Cosmetic Acupuncture Foundations: A TCM Approach to Cosmetic & Dermatological Problems
Cosmetic Acupuncture Advanced: A TCM Approach to Cosmetic & Dermatological Problems

About Radha Thambirajah
Dr Radha Thambirajah graduated from Shanghai Medical College in 1970. She studied medicine and specialised in acupuncture.
She established her successful practice upon returning to Sri Lanka, and founded the Academy of Chinese Acupuncture in 1980. In 1984, Dr Thambirajah moved to England and opened the Academy of Chinese Acupuncture in Berlin, which has trained over 9000 students worldwide.
With a wealth of experience in teaching, Dr Thambirajah has trained doctors and health professionals all over the world. She has been invited as a guest lecturer at a variety of conferences in Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Poland, Barcelona, Italy, and Sao Paulo.
Dr Thambirajah is the author of ”Cosmetic Acupuncture and Dermatological Diseases (2nd ed)” and “Energetics in Acupuncture”.
Details

Date: Sunday, 10th of September 2023
Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm
CPDs: 4 CPD Points
Notes: Included
Venue: ZOOM TELECONFERENCE

Pricing

Practitioner Rate: $250
Full Time Student Rate: $210

ZOOM INVITE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL CLOSER TO THE DATE
This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant.
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LIVE WORKSHOP: Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis Workshop with Dr. Karen Bilton (PhD)
2023-09-15 08:30 - 2023-09-18 17:30 | College of Complementary Medicine, Level 6/128-134 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
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Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis Foundations Workshop with Dr. Karen Bilton (PhD)

Understand the pulse in ways you’ve never imagined
Diagnose complex patients with confidence
Uncover signs of past adverse events – gestational, birth and life and their influence on present and future health
Discover the profound skill of Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis

What Will You Learn

Learn the entire Shen-Hammer pulse system and be provided with a framework for your skill to grow.
​Understand the implications of alterations from a normal resting and exertion heart rate often indicate more far-reaching conditions than heat and cold.
​Decipher psycho-emotional pulse signs to understand how to establish better connections and more effective communication with your clients.
​Harness the power of the pulse to refine your skill in interpreting the signs that portray your clients’ physiology.
​Leverage this acquired knowledge and integrate it into your preferred theoretical model and existing style of practice, be it zang/fu, classical, or the five-element system.
Feel confident in your ability to merge the information from the pulse with other diagnostic information to improve your treatment outcomes with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Foundations Classes
Expand your diagnostic skills learning the Shen-Hammer pulse method.
Learn to palpate the 3 main Depths of the pulse and the 6 Waveforms
Locate the 6 Principal and 22 Complementary pulse positions
Identify pulse qualities according to condition and

Volume,
Depth,
Width,
Length,
Shape,
Anomalous,
Qualifying parameters

Ability to take a full pulse evaluation
Learn to interpret psycho-emotional signs on the pulse
Learn to interpret your findings on the pulse according to the

6 conformations and/or
Zang fu patterns

Integrate this and apply this information according to your style of practice
Discuss concepts of this lineage –

Heart Shock relating to trauma – birth, childhood and recent
Toxicity and retained pathogens
Dr Shen’s Systems

Participate in a case study discussion with recommendations for patient management

Acupuncture
Formulas
Lifestyle
Referrals

At least 50% hands on learning
Repeated calibration for depths throughout the class
Experienced teaching assistants support hands on experience of all students

To see the detailed course schedule, click here: Foundations Content Schedule

What is Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis?
The Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis is the modern interpretation of the c.15th Century Menghe Ding Lineage method from the Shanghai region of China. Ding Jiwan (grandson of Ding Ganren of Wen Bing fame) taught this method to Dr. Shen in Shanghai and then Hong Kong during the turbulent years of 1937-1942. Dr. Shen as the sole survivor of World War 2 with knowledge of the pulse method, fled the Communist Revolution in China for the USA.
​Dr. Hammer, a renowned practitioner, first encountered Dr. Shen’s exceptional diagnostic skills in a Chinatown clinic in New York City during the early 1970s. This serendipitous meeting led to an eight-year apprenticeship for Dr. Hammer under Dr. Shen’s guidance, and their collaboration spanned thirty years, during which they recorded and refined the Menghe pulse method.
The Shen-Hammer Pulse method has evolved from Classical Chinese medicine theory. It recognizes that the range of energy transformations within a human body reflects the infinite combination of spatial and temporal energy possibilities in the macrocosm. The pulse carries information encoded within it, representing the physiological exchanges specific to that individual organism.
Palpating the radial artery allows us to decipher these exchanges and provides rich and extensive diagnostic information. The pulse describes the inherited life of a person, their current state of being, and can indicate possible health trajectories for the future.
Once the information encoded in the pulse is deciphered, it guides the practitioner to skilfully implement management strategies. These strategies may include acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and lifestyle modifications to positively impact the physical and psycho-emotional potential of the clients.​
The Shen-Hammer Pulse method is a refined and comprehensive approach to pulse diagnosis that draws upon ancient Chinese medicine theory. It allows practitioners to gain valuable insights into their clients’ health and guide them towards appropriate treatment strategies to enhance their well-being.

About Dr. Karen Bilton (PhD)
Karen started her career in healthcare as a physiotherapist. She has been practising acupuncture and Chinese medicine for 28 years and is licensed to practise in Australia and the USA. Having worked in the USA for 15 years she has been studying with Dr Leon Hammer, MD since 1997. She completed doctoral studies evaluating the reliability of practitioners applying Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis clinically. Karen is one of a handful of people who inherited this pulse method and model of developmental psychological model directly from Dr Hammer.
She is co-author of a Handbook of Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis; taught Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis classes as well as presented at conferences in China, USA, Australia, and New Zealand; and has published her work in peer review journals. Karen having lectured at respected institutions like Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York City; the University of Technology, Sydney; and the University of Western Sydney; is further testament to her academic excellence and contribution to Chinese medicine.
Currently she is in clinical practice in Sydney, Australia, and continues her exploration of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine in relation to Daoist cosmology. She endeavours to share her knowledge teaching classes in pulse diagnosis and the psychology of Dragon Rises, Red Bird Flies.

Details

Dates: Friday 15th September – Monday 18th September, 2023
Time: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Location: College of Complementary Medicine – Level 6/128-134 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Opposite Central Railway Station
Pricing:

Deposit: $200* (incl. GST)
Early Bird Discount: $1500 (plus GST)
Full Rate: $1800 (plus GST)
Returning Students: $1100 (plus GST)

Prerequisites: None
CPD: 30 Points
Approved AACMA, ACUNZ, NCCAOM (USA)
ACCMA PDA course certification in progress
Attendance at all days required for PDAs awarded

Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Workshop.
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.

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The Intensive and Accelerated Balance System Acupuncture Workshop Levels 2.5RP, 3 and 4 with Dr. Sonia F. Tan
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Presenting Dr. Sonia F. Tan, author of “The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture: A Clinical Reference Manual”

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Seminar Outline and Prerequisites
This is an intensive and accelerated 3 day course course in Balance Acupuncture that will elevate your overall understanding and practice of Balance Method Acupuncture to the next level through learning Balance System Acupuncture, an evolutionary and systemic technique focused on getting further results. This course consists of 1 day of Level 2.5 Refinement and Practical (Refine, Refresh and Practice) and 2 days of deepening theory of the Balance theory, in Level 3 (Channel Conversion) and Level 4 (12 Magic Theory and Practice). Participants will be able to apply the concepts immediately in practice and develop effective treatments. The Balance System Acupuncture as taught by Dr. Sonia F. Tan is based on the culmination of her education, research and experience with various teachers including the late Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan, Dr. Daoshing Ni, Dr. Yvonne Farrell and Dr. Jeffrey Yuen.
Students who have previously taken Level 1 and Level 2 or equivalent courses are welcome to attend this course after completing the outlined prerequisites.
Upon registration for Level 3 and 4, students will automatically receive Complimentary Access to our BSA Foundations Level 1 and 2 (webinar on Chinese Medicine Education) within 24-48 hours, worth $760. Registrants will need to have completed Sonia’s BSA Foundations Level 1 and 2, in person or online as a prerequisite to be able to attend Level 2.5R+P, Level 3 and 4. You will need to provide proof of completion of Level 1 and 2 to the organizers.
If you have not previously completed Level 1 and 2 with Sonia in person or online, or if you have taken the level 1 and 2 equivalent courses with any other Balance Method teachers, you MUST complete the webinar recording before attending Level 2.5P, 3 and 4.

Seminar Description and Schedule

Day 1: Level 2.5
Foundations, Refresher, Refinement and Practical Workshop (For New and Returning Students)
Fill in the gaps and deepen your knowledge and mastery of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture! This first day provides both a practical, hands-on refinement of the basic and important points in the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA), an evolution of the Balance Method, as well as a didactic review of the Foundations and for those who are looking for the “3 R’s”: Review, Refine, Refresh. Understand and anchor your learning with the detailed and systematic teaching style of Dr. Sonia F. Tan, DAOM, RAc, RTCMP, one of Grandmaster Da Shi Richard Tan’s Senior Student, Gold Level Practitioner, and Master Balance Acupuncturist.
The morning will be dedicated to practical refinement. Fill in the gaps, connect the hands and head understanding and deepen your knowledge of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture. Together with Dr. Sonia Tan’s Certified Teachers, review and practice with hands-on palpation, location and needling, including hands-on practice of any special point location and needling techniques. The course will include a practical evaluation of BSA Foundations for those who have not completed this. in addition to hands-on practice of any special point location and needling techniques, if in-person teaching is available. Returning students are highly encouraged to attend as there will be more practice, more accurate point location, revision and guidance by both Sonia and Suzanne.
The afternoon will be a case-based and didactic revisit and review the Single and Multiple (Global) Balance foundations as taught by Dr. Sonia F. Tan. All Balance Systems will be reviewed and questions and cases will be discussed and answered. Participants will discuss the case studies and understand how to apply these systems to treat with confidence. Discussion will be focused on analyzing and learning from student submitted cases. Participants will discuss the case studies and learn practical applications of these systems to treat with confidence. Fill in the gaps and deepen your knowledge and mastery of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture! The information for every foundations course will always be more exciting as cases will be different and there will always be more take-aways to be able to applied.
Each student is expected to submit at least one case for discussion, pre-submitted to the instructor MINIMUM 2 weeks ahead of time.
● Evaluation by written feedback on students’ cases by Dr. Tan and handed back, students’ participation and oral discussion of analysis and answers in class, in addition to their hands-on participation/practice.
● Class Questions and Answers, and Case studies done in class that are aimed at practicing the methods and by the participants with answers given during the class

Morning Schedule (Practical)

8:30 am – 9:15 am:

Introduction, review of history, review of the foundational strategies of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Single Systems
Review of the main Holography/Mirror/Images used in BSA.
Review of Global Balancing Yin/Yang cycles, trusses, BSA Multiple/Global Systems – LECTURE
Review and demonstration of a selection of clinical favourite and special acupoints of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture – DEMONSTRATION

Break for 15 min

9:30 am – 12:30 pm:

Breakout groups to practice location and needling of the selected and optional clinical favourites and special acupoints of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture. SUPERVISED PRACTICE
Practical evaluations of each student (NEW group) OR workshop free questions of students (RETURNING group). – SUPERVISED PRACTICE

Lunch Break
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Afternoon Schedule (Refine and Refresh)
2 pm –3:30 pm:

Introduction, review of history, review of the foundational strategies of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Single Systems, review of the main Holography/Mirror/Images used in BSA. – LECTURE
Review of Global Balancing Yin/Yang cycles, trusses, BSA Multiple/Global Systems – LECTURE
Discussion of student submitted case studies – diagnosis, and application of Balance System Acupuncture strategies. – GROUP DISCUSSION

Break for 15 minutes
3:45 pm – 5:30 pm:

Continued discussion of student submitted case studies – diagnosis, and application of Balance System Acupuncture strategies;
Student cases analyzed and assessed. – GROUP DISCUSSION
Breakout groups to discuss case assignment. – GROUP DISCUSSION
Student cases analyzed and assessed; Q and A.
Hands-on practice and demonstrations as needed.
Final summary. – QUESTIONS AND ANSWER

Day Concludes
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Day 2: Level 3
Channel Conversion
Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Level 3 (Channel Conversion) is an advanced course where students will learn how to use Balance System Acupuncture to treat internal medicine syndromes; digestive, respiratory, gynecological, and emotional disorders using “Channel Conversion” and the Yi Jing (I Ching). Students will explore the channel relationships to the Guas of the I Ching and Multiple System balances, be able to understand the equivalence of a Zang-Fu diagnosis with a Channel diagnosis, and develop simple treatments that affect the body at a deeper energetic level.
Through case discussions, participants will be able to apply the concepts immediately in practice and develop effective treatments.

Morning Schedule (I-Ching, Ba Gua, Holography Review and Conversion of TY-YM-JY-SY, JY-YM1/2)

8:30 am-11:30 am:

Review of BSA Foundations Levels 1+2, I Ching Theory and organ channel and relationships to Ba Gua,
The 5 Shu-Transporting Points and Needling the 5 Transporting points as they correspond to the Yaos.
Intro to Destination and Application of Guas.
Applying conversion of Guas.
Introduction, review of history, review of the foundational strategies of Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Single Systems,
Review of the main Holography/Mirror/Images used in BSA. – LECTURE
Framework and parameters for applying channel conversion of Guas.
Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion for: Taiyin-Yangming and Jueyin-Shaoyang

Break for 15 min

11:45 am – 12:30 pm:

Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Jueyin-Yangming v.1
Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Jueyin-Yangming v.2

Lunch break
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Afternoon Schedule (Magic 4, Conversion of SY-TY, SY-SY, Guas and Application, Case Studies, 5 Interactions/Phase/Behaviours, Obgyn)
1:30 pm – 3:15 pm::

Review and questions. Discussion, case, demonstrations if needed and Q&A
Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Shaoyin-Taiyang and Shaoyin-Shaoyang
Review of Fu Xi Gua, Yaos, destination Guas, and parameters and application of channel conversion. Questions

Break for 10 minutes
3:25pm – 4:25pm:

Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Magic 4 Channel-Conversion and High Blood Pressure

Break for 5 minutes
4:30 – 6:00 pm:

Case examples – Devising treatments based on Channel Conversion: Hormone OBGYN 8 –
Questions, examples and class case discussion. Demonstrations if needed. GROUP DISCUSSION
Intro to using the Ba Gua for 5 Interactions/Phases/Behaviours use
Final discussion, demonstrations if needed and questions . QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Day Concludes
DINNER BANQUET with Sonia and Suzanne: organized for $50pp (10-12 course banquet meal- Modern Chinese)- Optional for students who want to attend
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Day 2: Level 4
The Twelve Magical Points and Meridian System
Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Level 4 (The Twelve Magical Points and Meridian System) is a full-day course that provides further advanced learning and development of the acupuncture. The course covers the twelve magical points and meridian system, describing and understanding the relationship of the regulating and harmonizing all 12 primary meridians. The course will include an in-depth explanation and case analysis of Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan’s Strategy of Twelve Magical Points and Meridians designed to treat the entire body by regulating all 12 meridians and devising effective acupuncture treatments. This strategy was designed specifically for complicated pathological conditions by applying a unique combination of:

All Twelve Primary Meridians
Five Shu-Transporting Points
Holography Format
Four Segment Timing and
Yin/Yang Balancing Dynamic.Each of these concepts will be discussed in detail in order to provide a clear understanding of the methodology behind the strategy.

This course covers both Balance System Acupuncture along with Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan’s Strategy of the Twelve Magical Points and Meridians. It focuses on differentiating common internal medicine and Zangfu conditions and providing appropriate effective treatments using Balance System Acupuncture. Students will learn to formulate safe and effective therapeutic plans and practice acupuncture strategies and treatments through case studies and exams.

Morning Schedule (Review, Shu Transport and Selection, Imaging, Timing, Yin Yang Balance and Mirror, Strategy and Practice)
9am – 10.30am:

Review of BSA Foundations Levels 1+2+3
5 Shu Transporting Points + Meridian Selection
Imaging format for Point Selection
Four-Section Timing

Break for 15 minutes
10:45 – 11:30am

Yin-Yang Balancing Dynamic
Anatomic Structure & Mirroring Format

Break for 10 minutes

11:40am – 12:40pm:

Step-by-Step Guidelines to Constructing a Treatment.
Practice cases.

Lunch break for 1 hour
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Afternoon Schedule (Patterns, Examples, Application, Case Studies and In-Depth Study Group Discussion)
1:40pm – 3:10pm:

The patterns of the strategy.
Example cases.

Break for 15 minutes
3:25pm – 3:55pm:

Clinical Application cases.

Break for 5 minutes
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm:

Student cases and discussion. GROUP DISCUSSION
Final questions and discussion. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Day Concludes
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Learning Outcomes
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Foundations Level 2.5 (R and P)

A student who successfully completes this course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Recall, recognize, articulate and apply the Single systems, Holography, Mirror / Image, Special Point locations, and Multiple / Global systems in clinical use.
Explain and demonstrate the point location and acupuncture needling technique of the essential clinical favourite acupoints of the Foundations of Balance System Acupuncture strategies.
Understand and analyze the clinical uses of the Balance System Acupuncture strategies, including the special and/or clinical favourite acupoints.
Apply the special point location practice and needling techniques.
Understand, analyze and construct customizations within Balance System Acupuncture.
Apply special point location practice and needling techniques.
Analyze and assess case studies.
Understand and integrate practical applications of Balance System Acupuncture strategies with confidence.

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Channel Conversion Level 3

A student who successfully completes this course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Describe and summarize the history of Balance Acupuncture and the Yi Jing.
Identify which hexagram is associated with each channel.
Demonstrate how to convert one channel’s hexagram to another channel’s hexagram.
Apply channel conversion to treat complex internal medical conditions.
Diagnose and equate a Zang-Fu diagnosis with a Channel diagnosis, and devise an acupuncture treatment plan

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The Twelve Magical Points and Meridian System Level 4

A student who successfully completes this course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Identify, select and apply unique combinations of the twelve primary channels, the five shu-transporting points, the holography/mirror/imaging format, four-segment timing and yin/yang balancing.
Explain how to regulate and treat the entire body using all twelve primary channels and the strategy of the Twelve Magical Points and Meridian system.
Identify complicated cases which are applicable to using all twelve primary channels.
Apply the Twelve Magical Points and Meridian system strategy to treat complex internal medical conditions and design a treatment plan/strategy that incorporates the strategy of Twelve Magical Points and Meridian system.

Pre-requisite: Pre-requisites to attend this course include prior completion of Balance System Acupuncture Level 1 and Balance System Acupuncture Level 2 (BSA Foundations = Levels 1+2 included free of charge with every registration to Level 3 and 4); BSA Refresher & Practical: Balance System Acupuncture Level 2.5P (from online entry).

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About Dr. Sonia F. Tan (BA (Econ & Psy), BA (Hons Kin), DTCM Dip., DAOM, RAc, RTCMP)

Dr. Sonia F. Tan, BA, BA(H), DAOM, RAc, RTCMP, is an educator, author, practitioner and consultant. She has been helping guide people on their pathway to balance in the Chinese Medicine and metaphysical world since 2006. She is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM degree), a Registered Acupuncturist, and a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner. Dr. Sonia Tan obtained her clinical research Doctorate degree from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles, California. She is also a graduate of the five year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Vancouver. Dr. Sonia F. Tan is one of few certified Gold Level practitioners of the late Dr. Richard Tan. His most advanced level courses after all Balance Method levels, were first completed by a group of 16 senior students. Sonia was among those 16. With the blessings of fellow senior students to pass on the Balance Method legacy, Dr. Sonia Tan developed and created the very first Balance Method/System Acupuncture Certificate program at an accredited public post-secondary institution–Langara College –launched in 2018. Dr. Sonia Tan is the author of The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture: A Clinical Reference Manual.
In addition to Balance Method and following in her grandfather’s footsteps, the Tan lineage, and the classical umbrella of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Sonia Tan has completed apprenticeships in Chinese Metaphysics in the areas of Chinese Astrology, Face Reading, and Classical Feng Shui under various teachers, and has been certified since 2011. She is a certified Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui practitioner under Master Marlyna Los, and a certified Ba Zi Chinese Astrology practitioner and direct and first graduating class disciple of the late Grandmaster Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan. Dr. Sonia Tan has also completed many adjunct and advanced courses, such as Sound Healing, TCM Clinical Aromatherapy & Essential Oils, and Dr. Jeffrey Yuen & Dr. Yvonne Farrell’s Eight Extraordinary Vessels approach. She is also an ongoing student of a variety of Martial Arts since 1995, and is grateful to her Shifu the late Dale Johns for her foundation, and to Shifu Matthew Dyck for continued guidance.
Dr. Sonia F. Tan is immersed in all aspects of Chinese Metaphysics, and thoroughly enjoys educating and inspiring others!

Details

Date: 22nd, 23rd and 24th of September 2023
Time: Day 1: 8.30am-5.30pm | Day 2 : 8.30am-6pm | Day 3: 9am-5.30pm
CPD: 29 CPD Points
Notes: Included
Venue: Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000

DEPOSIT:

$200 to secure spot- full payment made 1 month before the seminar

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ends 24/08/2023)

Practitioner Rate: $1550
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1350

REGULAR PRICING

Practitioner Rate: $1750
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1550

Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
*Any cancellations whether the full ticket price or only deposit has paid, the full fee of the Balance System Acupuncture Level 1 & Level 2 Recording will incur.

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Learning Paediatric Acupuncture: How to treat Childhood-Teenage Anxiety and Depression using Acupuncture
2023-10-08 07:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
Presenting Rebecca Avern, author of “Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers: Treating Both the Illness and the Child 2018” and “Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression: A Practical Guide for Practitioners and Parents 2021”
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Webinar Description
Children and teenagers experiences anxiety and depression in a different ways and it is up to us to be able to identify those nuances to provide the best treatment. As Xu Dachun puts it, ‘Illnesses may be identical but the people who have them are different’.
The rates of anxiety and depression amongst children and teenagers have been increasing exponentially over the past few years. These disorders had become even more prevalent during the COVID-19 era, so it is essential that we are ready to help them at a moment’s notice. The way we handle mental healthcare treatments with children and adolescents, as allied health practitioner should take a more delicate and sensitive approach that certainly requires further training to develop the appropriate tools and right knowledge.
Acupuncture has been found to be extremely effective towards treating anxiety and depression, and when applied correctly it is a well-tolerated and enjoyable therapeutic modality for children that can help turn their lives around without the need for medication, this is on the proviso that the rationale and techniques used are appropriate for the child
This simple-to-follow 4 hour webinar will be able to supply you the confidence to help the many children and teenagers out there who will need support through their formative years. This is a course is a must if you are considering moving into this highly specialised area of clinical practice, practicing within scope or perhaps even just seeking to expand your skills and knowledge

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the causes of anxiety and depression in childhood and adolescence from the Chinese Medicine perspective
Utilise 5 Element constitutional diagnosis in conjunction with TCM patterns to understand how a child experiences anxiety or depression in his or her unique way
Diagnose and treat the condition with acupuncture and non-needle techniques

Biography

Rebecca Avern has treated children with acupuncture for over 20 years, and now treats exclusively children and teenagers. She founded and runs two children’s acupuncture clinics in Oxford, UK, one of which offers affordable acupuncture to children and the opportunity for practitioner internships. She is passionate about supporting practitioners to treat children and making treatment accessible to as many children as possible.
Rebecca has been a senior faculty member, teacher and clinical supervisor at the prestigious College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) in the UK for over 15 years.
She is the author of the textbook Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers and also of Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression. She teaches paediatrics in the UK, online and internationally.
Rebecca is also the founder of the Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture – an online community for paediatric acupuncturists (www.paediatricacupuncture.com).
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Details
Date: 8th of October 2023
Time: 7am-11am (AEDT)
Pricing: Practitioner $255 | Full Time Undergraduate Student $210
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase- 5 years: $39
CPD: 4 CPD Points
Notes: Included
ZOOM INVITE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL CLOSER TO THE DATE
This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
Disclaimer before registering for the Live Webinar
Please check the relevant date/time zone to your location in accordance with the date and time provided above. CME does not hold any responsibility for your non-attendance to the live event. Live webinars are best experienced via PC/desktop/laptop and tablets. CME expects webinar registrants to be familiar with Zoom videoconferencing software and are not responsible for any non-attendance due to technical or non-technical issues arising from the end of the registrant. Missed attendance will automatically be given webinar recording access only.
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Classic Formulas for Obstetrics and Gynecology: Accessing the (often miraculous) Power of the Shang Han Lun with Sharon Weizenbaum
2023-11-04 09:30 - 2023-11-05 17:30 | Rydges Darling Square – 72 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW
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Course Outline
This course will view the Shang Han Lun through the lens of obstetrics and gynecology. Through this view we will deconstruct the subtle internal structure of the Shang Han Lun/Jin Gui Yao Lue. By understanding the scaffolding that organizes the text, the entire architecture of it becomes available to the practitioner. Participants will not only learn some clinically effective ways to work with issues in gynecology, they will also leave with a way of looking at the text that will open up other possibilities for treatment in internal medicine.
During this course we will learn to skillfully apply some commonly used formulas in new ways as well as how to apply some here-to-for obscure formulas that are unsurpassed in their value for women.

Areas to be covered are:

Blood issues in pregnancy (extremely effective prevention of pre-eclampsia)
Nausea in pregnancy
Habitual Miscarriage
Post partum issues including depression
Menopausal issues
Vaginal dryness and pain
Bleeding issues

Formulas to be covered

Dang Gui Jian Zhong Tang
Xia Yu Xue Tang
Di Dang Tang
Shao Yang formulas for menopause
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Zhi Shi Shao Yao San
Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang
Gan Jiang Ren Shen Ban Xia Tang
Dang Gui Sheng Jiang Yang Rou Tang
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Wen Jing Tang
Dang Gui San
Zhu Pi Da Wan

About Sharon Weizenbaum

Sharon Weizenbaum graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1983 and has been practicing Chinese medicine for over 30 years. Her first gynecology teacher was Dr. Zhu Shu-rong from Shang Hai. In 1990 she traveled to Hang Zhou where she studied herbal gynecology with Dr. Qiu Xiao-mei as well as Chinese language. She continued her language study at Mt. Holyoke College and translates much of her own teaching materials. In 2007 she traveled back to China to study classic formulas with Dr. Huang Huang, who continues to be one of her teachers. She studied and apprenticed with Kiiko Matsumoto for 12 years and developed Integrative Mandala Acupuncture as a synthesis of her study with both Chinese and Japanese acupuncture teachers. Sharon is the director of White Pine Healing Arts clinic and educational facility. She teaches the Graduate Mentorship Program and Integrative Mandala Acupuncture nationally as well as shorter courses. Her articles have been published in The Lantern and in the North Amercan Journal of Oriental Medicine. She is known for her engaging, clinically relevant and clear teaching style.

Details
Date: 4th November – 5th November 2023
Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm
CPD: 13 CPD Points
Venue: Rydges Darling Square – 72 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW
Notes: Included

DEPOSIT
$200 to secure spot – full payment made 1 month before the seminar.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ends 6th October 2023)*
Practitioner Rate: $795
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $695
REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner Rate: $895
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $795
Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the event.
*Registrations cancelled up to one week prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.

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Advanced Facial Acupuncture Certification: Advanced Applications of Anti-Aging Cosmetic Acupuncture Theory and Techniques with Michelle Gellis
2024-02-02 09:30 - 2024-02-04 17:30 | NSW
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3 Day Live Facial Needling Workshop
Michelle Gellis is a renowned acupuncturist who not only performs the ancient art of facial acupuncture, she also teaches acupuncture facial rejuvenation classes to acupuncturists across the nation.
Course Description:
Discover the transformative power of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, an ancient practice that offers a gentle, effective, and safe approach to combat the signs of aging and rejuvenate your face naturally. This course delves into the benefits of acupuncture for revitalizing the skin, building collagen, toning muscles, improving circulation, and stimulating blood flow. Unlike surgical procedures or injections, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture carries no risks of scars, infections, rashes, or chemical buildup.
Beyond its cosmetic effects, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture works holistically by shifting the energy flow within the body, initiating a process of constitutional rejuvenation. Chinese medicine teaches us that health radiates from the inside out, and this holistic approach not only erases frown lines but also improves overall well-being, sleep quality, energy levels, and digestion. As we age, the muscles in our face lose tone and mass, leading to sagging, deep wrinkles, and a tired appearance. Through acupuncture, muscle function is stimulated, allowing the face to lift itself naturally via targeted acupuncture points. This results in a healthier, revitalized, and more youthful appearance.
In this course, you will learn specific techniques employed by Michelle, an expert practitioner, who has achieved incredible results, as demonstrated in the accompanying photos below. The course covers the placement of acupuncture needles on the face, including specific points which are noted to have the highest efficacy and wrinkle areas. The micro trauma caused by needles in the wrinkles stimulates collagen production, further enhancing the rejuvenating effects.
Join us to unlock the secrets of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and acquire the skills to help your clients achieve remarkable results. Embrace the holistic approach to anti-aging and experience the natural transformation that extends beyond the surface of the skin.

A series of Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Treatments Can:

Erase fine lines, deeper wrinkles diminished
Lift sagging eye lids, reduce bags/circles
Firm jowls and minimize double chin
Improve muscle tone and increase collagen production
Eliminate puffiness by improving metabolism and eliminating excess fluids
Improve hormonal balance, benefits acne
Increase circulation of blood and lymph to the face and improves facial color
Moisturize the skin and tighten pores
Significantly reduce the appearance of scars and age spots
Slow the aging process from within
Reduce stress evident in the face
Promote overall health and well being

These photos demonstrate the effects of facial acupuncture.

Before Treatment After Treatment

Roseacea treated on right side of face

Workshop Outline

Seminar Schedule

Day One
Will cover Module 1 and 2 of the Facial Acupuncture Certification Program- Which is the online program on Michelle’s website but will be delivered in person during the seminar.

Module 1: – 2.5 hours

Patient Intake, Diagnosis, Contraindications
Live Demonstration
Group Practical and Assessment

Module 2: – 3.5 hours

Theory, Protocols
Live Demonstration
Group Practical and Assessment

Day Two
Hands-on days start with a review, Q&A and demo, with the majority of the day devoted to practice.
Module 3: – 6-7 hours
Intermediate and Advanced Facial Needling/Cosmetic Needling Techniques Demonstration and Practice –

On the second day, review and practice cover the following and review prior information and practice
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Advanced Facial Acupuncture Techniques
Live Demonstration
Group Practical and Assessment

Day Three
Hands-on days start with a review, Q&A and demo, with the majority of the day devoted to practice.
Module 4: – 3.5 hours

Facial Rejuvenation Cupping & Gua Sha
Contraindications & Precautions
Theory & Techniques
Group Practical and Assessment
PLEASE NOTE: To practice cupping, gua sha- you MUST use Michelle’s approved tools for quality control reasons.
*You will need to bring your own if you already own a set or purchase in advance from this link here – Aculift Cupping and Gua Sha Facial Rejuvenation Kit

Module 5: – 5 hours

Advanced Techniques and Protocols in Facial Acupuncture
Advanced Cosmetic Techniques
Facial Motor Points
Submusucular Needling
Scalp Acupuncture

OPTIONAL Module: 1.5 HOUR MICRONEEDLING Demonstration only
(*This course is not a practical and only a demonstration by Michelle on how to use Her Microsystem pen and why it works to augment cosmetic acupuncture treatment- a webinar available on michelle’s platform will be free access with the purchase of the micropen system on the day of the seminar of prior to the seminar at this link here)
In this optional component of this incredible three day workshop with Michelle. Michelle will be taking students through:

How to use the Aculift micropen and for what conditions
Where to needle on the face and how for the best effect
Using the correct settings for what conditions – frequency and intensity of the pen (effects)
What to do and what not to do
Products which support microneedle pen use

Purchase the Aculift Micropen System here prior to the in-person demonstration.

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About Michelle Gellis (AP, LAc, MAc, DiplAc)

Michelle Gellis is a Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncture Physician. She has been a Faculty Member and Clinic Supervisor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (formally the Tai Sophia Institute) since 2004. Michelle Gellis holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Seton Hall University School of Business in Computer Science, and a Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute. Ms Gellis holds the distinction of being one of the very few acupuncturists in the country certified to teach acupuncture facial rejuvenation — also known as cosmetic acupuncture — certification classes on a national level to other acupuncturists. In addition to acupuncture facial rejuvenation, Michelle teaches classes on facial cupping, gua sha and treating neuromuscular facial conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis , Trigeminal Neuralgia, TMJ, and Bells Palsy with acupuncture. She has been published in The Journal of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Today, the Maryland Acupuncture Society Newsletter, The Acupuncture Desk Reference as well as featured in Her Mind Magazine, Howard County Business News and Be Well World Magazine.

Details

Date: Friday 2nd of February 2024 – Sunday 4th February 2024
Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm (on all 3 days)
Venue: The Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW
CPD: 21 CPD Points
Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea: Included

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (offer ended 26/01/2024)
Practitioner Rate: $1600
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1350
REGULAR PRICING
Practitioner Rate: $1900
Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1700
Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to two weeks prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20% (admin fee). We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
RECORDING
If you wish to purchase for the recording only, please contact us to register your name. We will inform you that it will be available to purchase once it is ready. Please allow 3-4 weeks after the live seminar end date for the recording to be released.
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $99
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Motor Point Acupuncture Mastery: Using Janda's Crossed Syndromes as a Roadmap to Success Plus Advanced treatments for Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
2024-03-21 09:00 - 2024-03-24 17:30 | Vibe Hotel, 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Discover the transformative world of Motor Point Acupuncture in this comprehensive course. Over four days, you’ll delve into the core essentials of contemporary acupuncture, exploring the pioneering work of visionaries like Vladimir Janda, Karel Lewit, Janet Travell, Joseph Wong, and C. Chan Gunn. Gain a deep understanding of upper and lower crossed syndromes, muscle physiology, and the role of rehabilitation in treating muscular dysfunction.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore the intricacies of Motor Points versus Trigger Points and learn how to harness the benefits of Motor Point Acupuncture. Discover when to treat trigger points and master the use of the Pointer device for precise treatment. Dive into the world of muscle inhibition and subconscious compensation patterns, understanding how proprioception and fascia play a pivotal role.
*This course will be conducted and presented solely by Dr Rich Hazel, with a few additional bonus content.

Take Courses by Rich Hazel

Intensive Sports Acupuncture- Foundations – Lower Extremities
Introduction to Motor Points Acupuncture
Motor Point Acupuncture Foundations & Advanced
Motor Point Acupuncture Foundations
Motor Point Acupuncture Advanced

So who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for qualified practitioners who are focused on treating acute or chronic pains and who work with professional or amateur athletes that would like to increase their performance and get reliable and measurable results!
Motor Point Acupuncture is highly effective and can produce fast and lasting results in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
This seminar and workshop will assume some knowledge of anatomy so that we can get further into the actions of the muscles.

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Workshop Outline

*Except for the first day, Day 2,3 and 4 are organized into 2 -3.5 hour halves.
Which encompasses 1 hour of lecture. 30 minutes of demo and 2 hours of needling practice

Day 1

Morning Session: Core Essentials and Pioneers of Contemporary Acupuncture

Delve into the core essentials of Motor Point Acupuncture, setting the stage for a deep understanding of musculoskeletal therapy.
Discover the pioneers of contemporary acupuncture, including Vladimir Janda, Karel Lewit, Janet Travell, Joseph Wong, and C. Chan Gunn, and their groundbreaking contributions.
Explore the concept of Upper Crossed Syndrome and Lower Crossed Syndrome, learning how to identify and address muscular imbalances.
Learn about the crucial distinction between Tonic and Phasic muscles and how it influences treatment strategies.
Understand the fundamental differences between Motor Points and Trigger Points and their significance in acupuncture therapy.
Explore the “Why” behind Motor Point Acupuncture and the multitude of benefits it offers to both practitioners and patients.
Gain insights into when and why it’s essential to treat Trigger Points, enhancing your treatment efficacy.
Master the practical use of the Pointer device, a valuable tool in precise acupuncture point location.
Delve into the nuances of various types of muscle inhibition and their impact on patient care.
Develop a foundational understanding of muscle physiology and its role in muscular dysfunction.
Uncover the subtleties of subconscious compensation patterns that can affect the musculoskeletal system.
Discover the critical role of rehabilitation in optimizing patient outcomes.
Explore the intricate connection between proprioception, fascia, and their role in maintaining musculoskeletal health.
Deepen your knowledge of Andry Vleeming’s Myofascial Slings and their implications in clinical practice.
Investigate the Lateral Stabilization Subsystem, Deep Longitudinal Subsystem, Anterior Oblique Subsystem, Posterior Oblique Subsystem, and Intrinsic Stabilization Subsystem, gaining insights into their respective roles in muscular function.
Understand how breathing patterns can impact musculoskeletal dysfunction, laying the foundation for holistic patient care.

Afternoon Session: Practical Application
In the afternoon, put your knowledge into action as you focus on upper cross patterns. Gain hands-on experience by examining and treating specific muscles, including:

Trapezius
Rhomboid Major
Levator Scapulae
Semispinalis Capitis
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Minor
Serratus Anterior
Latissimus Dorsi

Conduct length tests for Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi, and perform Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) for Trapezius, Rhomboid Major, and Serratus Anterior. Explore length testing for neck extension and rotation, honing your skills in assessment and treatment.
This immersive day of learning provides a solid foundation in Motor Point Acupuncture, blending theory with practical application to prepare you for advanced techniques and transformative patient care.

Day 2

Exploring Upper Crossed Patterns in Shoulder Pain

Morning Session: Upper Crossed Considerations for Shoulder Pain
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Upper Crossed Syndrome and its relevance to shoulder pain. Dive into a detailed shoulder review, examining the following key muscles:

Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Anterior Deltoid
Medial Deltoid
Posterior Deltoid
Learn how these muscles interplay in shoulder function and dysfunction, setting the stage for targeted treatment strategies.

Master the art of Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) specific to the shoulder, enabling you to assess and diagnose muscular imbalances accurately. Explore Apley’s test, a valuable clinical tool for assessing shoulder range of motion and detecting structural issues.
Afternoon Session: Postural Issues and Their Impact on Shoulder Pain
Investigate the role of postural abnormalities in causing shoulder pain and dysfunction. Delve into a practical exploration of muscles implicated in shoulder pain due to postural issues, including:

Coracobrachialis
Clavicular Head of Pectoralis Major
Latissimus Dorsi (side lying)
Serratus Anterior (side lying)
Teres Major
Long Head Biceps
Short Head Biceps
Triceps Long Head
Perform length tests to identify muscular imbalances in the Coracobrachialis, Short Head Biceps, and Pectoralis Minor. Refine your assessment skills to target the specific muscles contributing to shoulder pain.

Conclude the day by conducting length tests for the Clavicular Head of Pectoralis Major, shedding light on the importance of identifying and addressing muscular issues in this region.
Day Two equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess, diagnose, and treat shoulder pain related to Upper Crossed patterns and postural abnormalities. By the end of this session, you’ll be prepared to offer effective solutions to alleviate shoulder discomfort and enhance your patients’ quality of life.

Day 3

Unraveling Lower Crossed Patterns in Knee Pain
Explore the intricate relationship between lower crossed patterns and knee pain in this enlightening Day 3 session.

Morning Session: Lower Crossed Considerations for Knee Pain
Start by understanding the critical role of the pelvis in the onset of knee pain. Delve into the following key muscles and their contributions to lower crossed patterns:

Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)
Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
Longissimus
Rectus Abdominis
Transverse Abdominis
Psoas
Iliacus
Grasp how imbalances in these muscles can lead to dysfunction in the lower extremities, ultimately resulting in knee pain.

Afternoon Session: Knee Flexors and Extensors in Detail
Explore the flexors and extensors of the knee in-depth, gaining valuable insights into their roles and impact on knee function. Study the following muscles:

Biceps Femoris
Semitendinosus
Gracilis
Sartorius
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Medialis
Popliteus
Understand how these muscles work harmoniously to facilitate knee movement and stability. Discover how imbalances in these muscle groups can contribute to knee pain and dysfunction.

By the end of Day Three, you’ll possess a profound comprehension of the connections between lower crossed patterns, pelvic dysfunction, and knee pain. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to assess and address the root causes of knee discomfort, offering effective solutions to improve your patients’ musculoskeletal health.

Day 4

Mastery of Advanced Needle Techniques
Prepare to elevate your acupuncture skills to new heights as you explore advanced needle techniques and their applications in this enlightening Day 4 session.

Morning Session: Navigating Complex Neuromuscular Conditions. Dive deep into the intricate world of neuromuscular conditions and their acupuncture treatments:

Sciatic Nerve Entrapment: Understand the complexities of sciatic nerve entrapment and how acupuncture can provide relief.
Discogenic vs. Deep Gluteal Syndrome: Differentiate between discogenic pain and deep gluteal syndrome, honing your diagnostic abilities.
Pseudo Sciatica: Uncover the nuances of pseudo sciatica and effective acupuncture interventions.
Cluneal Nerve Entrapment: Explore the intricacies of cluneal nerve entrapment and its clinical significance.
Superior Gluteal Nerve Entrapment: Learn to identify and treat superior gluteal nerve entrapment using acupuncture techniques.
Muscular Insight: Targeting Trigger Points

Gain expertise in addressing muscular issues and trigger points in the following areas:

Piriformis: Discover the art of treating the piriformis muscle, a common source of sciatic pain.
Superior and Inferior Gemellus: Explore trigger points in the gemellus muscles and their relevance in musculoskeletal therapy.
Obturator Internus: Understand the role of the obturator internus muscle and its trigger points in hip and pelvic pain.
Peroneus Longus: Explore the peroneus longus muscle and its potential contributions to lower limb discomfort.
Trigger Points in Quadratus Lumborum (QL): Master the technique of identifying and treating trigger points in the QL muscle.
Superior Gluteal Nerve Trunk: Gain insights into the superior gluteal nerve trunk and its implications in lower body pain.
Afternoon Session: Migraine Headache Relief through Acupuncture

Afternoon Session: Explore the trigger points and treatment strategies for addressing migraine headaches effectively, including:

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major: Target trigger points in this muscle to alleviate migraine symptoms.
Obliquus Capitis Inferior: Understand the role of the obliquus capitis inferior muscle in migraine pathology.
Semispinalis Capitis: Explore the potential trigger points in the semispinalis capitis muscle and their relevance to migraines.
Splenius Cervicis: Gain insights into trigger points in the splenius cervicis muscle and their connection to headaches.
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM): Discover how trigger points in the SCM muscle can contribute to migraine headaches.

By the end of this advanced acupuncture session, you’ll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex neuromuscular conditions and provide effective relief to patients suffering from migraine headaches. This day marks a significant step in your journey toward becoming a proficient and well-rounded acupuncture practitioner.

Details
Date: Thursday, 21st of March 2024 to Sunday, 24th of March 2024
Time: 9am – 5.30pm (on all 4 days)
Venue: Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000
CPD: 26 CPD Points
Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea: Included
PRICING
Early Bird Practitioner Rate: $1650
Early Bird Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $1550
Full Practitioner Rate: $1850
Full Student (Full Time – Undergraduate) Rate: $1750

Terms and Conditions
*Early Bird: Full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the Seminar and Workshop
*Registrations cancelled up to two weeks prior to the seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
RECORDING
If you wish to purchase for the recording only, please contact us to register your name. We will inform you that it will be available to purchase once it is ready. Please allow 3-4 weeks after the live seminar end date for the recording to be released.
Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $99
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Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture Intensive: Mastering Foundations and Clinical Application with Dr Emily Teo
2024-05-18 09:00 - 2024-05-19 17:30 | Rydges Darling Square – 72 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW
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Workshop Outline
Welcome to our comprehensive Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture Workshop, your gateway to unlocking the full potential of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture with Dr Emily Teo.
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) is an acupuncture microsystem developed in 1973 by Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto. This innovative approach harnesses anatomical and channel somatotopes to modulate biologically-mediated signaling. It offers a targeted solution for addressing neurological disorders, and is a world-renowned acupuncture system for providing both symptomatic relief and root treatment effects to individuals with restricted mobility. Explore this groundbreaking system that paves the way for holistic well-being

Day 1

Building a Strong Foundation
Begin the YNSA journey by delving into the essential fundamentals and concepts that will solidify diagnosis, mechanism, regions and point locations.
YNSA Basic Points

A to I
Sensory
Cranual and ypsilon points
Somatopes
J,K,I chest

Diagnostic Techniques

Elbow
Neck
Abdomen
Hegu

Formulating Treatment Protocol
This might be a new language for some newcomers and familiar terminology for those wanting to further consolidate their understanding of the system.
Learn crucial diagnostic techniques, including the areas/points of elbow, neck, abdominal and Hegu assessments. Emily will offer only the best clinical pearls within the course to make it easy and clear for all participants. Learn all the point locations and the full system from the leading expert in the field.

Day 2
Advancing Your Skills with Extra Points
Elevate your YNSA understanding and application further as you explore advanced techniques and extra points in this fascinating Scalp Acupuncture System. This day will encompass the topics of:
Extra Points:

Correlation points
Tinnitus points
C and C-reflected points
Soleus points for hand and fingers
Throat points
Perineal points
Groin points,
J K thorax lumbar points.

Case Study: Defining the application of YNSA in neuro MSK problems.
Throughout this course, you will not only become well-versed in YNSA but also gain the knowledge and experience required to seamlessly integrate these techniques into your acupuncture practice. Join us on this exciting journey as you work towards upskilling and becoming an expert of a system and technique that doesn’t take years to learn. This is because the effect of each point is easy to understand as the needle is inserted into the point connected to the site of the symptom cause (the location projected on the head).
To enable fast learning and implementation, the technique has been systemised and you will be able to take away another technique which produces oft-times miraculous results.
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About the Presenter

Dr Emily Teo graduated in medicine from the University of New South Wales in 1970. She started studying acupuncture in 1987, and in 1993 obtained her Fellowship from the Australian Medical Acupuncture College. In 2002, she obtained her Master in Applied Science, majoring in Acupuncture. Throughout her career, she has been deeply involved in acupuncture education, as lecturer, tutor, mentor and examiner.
YNSA started as a chance encounter with Dr Toshikatsu Yamamoto in Vienna in 2000 and since then became a direct disciple for over 23 years with Dr Yamamoto along with being a close friend.
In 2004, Dr Teo, as Chair of Education, AMAC, invited Dr Yamamoto to run the first YNSA workshop in Australia, at the ICMART Congress in Sydney Australia. Dr Yamamoto has over the years conducted six workshops in Sydney, Perth, and in 2017, a workshop in Brisbane. Dr Teo has also conducted a series of YNSA workshops in Australia across several states and has mentored students from these courses. More recently, she has also conducted YNSA workshops overseas.
Dr Emily Teo runs a full time acupuncture practice in Australia, with YNSA as the main technique offered. To keep up to date with the latest developments in YNSA, Dr Teo attends yearly workshops conducted by Dr Yamamoto in Miyazaki, Japan.

YNSA Workshop – Dr Emily Teo: A Review By Kerry Carmody, Acupuncturist
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA), is a sub-specialty of acupuncture treatment that was developed since the 1970’s by a Japanese physician Dr Toshikatsu Yamamoto. While it is a relatively late arrival into the repertoire of TCM acupuncture in Australia it has been well received in the U.S.A. and Europe over the past several decades.
The clinical efficacy of YNSA is particularly apparent in treating musculo-skeletal problems and injuries. Notably the patient can provide immediate feedback in the course of the treatment enabling you to modify your technique if required, to achieve better results. As a considerable proportion of patients are seeking treatment for painful conditions of various kinds, YNSA provides a direct pathway to successful outcomes.
However the range of applications goes well beyond this, being applicable to complex neurological conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson’s syndrome and stroke recovery. It is also particularly useful in an aging population to minimise the risk of falling.
A sound understanding of the basics is essential, and requires a degree of application and commitment. However the theoretical basis of the system is relatively straightforward.
The basics points (A to I) cover the musculoskeletal system and their associated nerves. With these, most relatively straight-forward cases can be treated successfully. The sensory points treat all reversible conditions associated with the sensory organs. The brain, cranial nerve and Ypsilon points open the door to treating neurological and visceral conditions.
The application of the technique is straight-forward, well tolerated, comfortable and not demanding on the patient.
In brief, YNSA is a truly innovative sub-specialty in acupuncture admirably suited to obtaining impressive clinical results for your patients in sometimes complex conditions.
The text ‘Defining the Application of YNSA’ is recommended as preparatory background to the course and is available from China Books.
I would recommend those learning YNSA for the first time that you commit the following to memory before the seminar.

SUMMARY of YNSA Basic Points.
A – 1 cm lateral to midline (ML). A1-7 Line 1.5 to 2 cm long.
B – 2cm to ML, at hairline
C – 4.5 to 5cm to ML. 45º to bridge of nose. Elbow at hairline.
D – 1cm from zygomatic arch, 2 cm from ear.
D1 – 6 in front of ear
E – starting approx. 1cm above midpoint of eyebrow (E1), sloping at 15deg angle towards the medial end of the eyebrow (E12)
F – highest point on mastoid. On mastoid cleft. (Yang)
G – (yang) G1 to G3. Anterior to tip to posterior to tip of mastoid.
H – caudally from B.
I – >1 cm caudally from C.
J – yin somatotope (SMT)
K – yang somatotope (SMT)
Sensory – 2cm from hairline downwards at 1 cm interval.

Details
Date: 18th – 19th of May 2024 [Saturday and Sunday]
Time: 9am – 5.30pm
Venue: Rydges Darling Square, 72 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW
CPD: 14 CPD Points
Notes, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea: Included
PRICING
Deposit: $300
Early Bird Practitioner Rate: $949
Early Bird Student (Full Time – Undergraduate): $849
Early Bird ends 3rd of May 2024 – EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 10TH MAY
Full Practitioner Rate: $1199
Full Student (Full Time – Undergraduate) Rate: $1099

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RECORDING
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Recording (Revisit) Access Fee for live participants and recording purchase – 5 years: $99
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LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR: Using the Chinese Medicine Facial Diagnosis Age Map to Determine Past and Future Traumas with CT Holman
2024-05-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
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Presenting CT Holman, author of Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine: Integrated Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies

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Webinar Description
Discover the hidden knowledge on your face. Each facial feature and marking relates to the emotional and physical state of the body. Facial Diagnosis provides great insight and when applied with acupuncture can bring miraculous change. In this course, CT Holman teaches the use of the Facial Diagnosis Age Map. Participants learn how to determine when Jing (essence) was compromised for a patient and when the patient might experience a trauma in the future. CT will provide several patient pictures to illustrate the use of this effective diagnostic method. Case studies and acupuncture prescriptions will be included.
What You Will Learn

Learn the facial age map and how to use it in Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
Understand how to identify past, current, and future traumas using the facial age map.
Learn point prescriptions for treating the various emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms caused by emotional trauma.

Course Outline

Introduction to Facial Diagnosis (1st Hour):

Explore the fundamentals of facial diagnosis and its relevance in understanding emotional trauma.
Uncover the intricacies of the facial age map and its practical applications in therapeutic settings.
Discuss the historical context and development of facial diagnosis techniques.

Reading the Facial Age Map (2nd Hour):

Delve into the nuances of interpreting the facial age map to identify past, current, and potential future traumas.
Learn how specific facial features serve as indicators of emotional and psychological states.
Practical exercises to develop proficiency in reading and understanding the subtle signals presented by the facial age map.

Case Studies and Point Prescriptions (3rd Hour):

Engage in real-world case studies to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.
Explore point prescriptions for treating a spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms stemming from emotional trauma.
Discuss ethical considerations and best practices in incorporating facial diagnosis into a holistic healing approach.
Integration and Practical Application (Throughout):

Emphasize the integration of facial diagnosis techniques into a broader therapeutic framework.
Interactive sessions for participants to practice reading facial age maps and formulating point prescriptions.
Guidance on incorporating facial diagnosis seamlessly into existing practices or creating specialized treatment plans.

About CT Holman

CT Holman practices Chinese medicine in Salem, Oregon. His fulltime clinic was founded in 2001. CT wrote the textbooks: Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine and Shamanism in Chinese Medicine both published by Singing Dragon. He teaches courses internationally, operates a mentorship program, and is the Director of Development for the Lotus Institute of Lillian Pearl Bridges. He studied in China (1999, 2001, and 2003) and has extensive post-graduate education with several leading teachers in the field.
CT has taught in Sweden, Germany, Mexico, Denmark, Australia, and the US. He teaches at the Oregon College of Chinese Medicine for its doctoral program, mentors masters and doctoral students, and has been published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine. CT utilises drumming with acupuncture treatments and has recently recorded and released a CD, Resonating Vitality – Chinese Medicine Drum Treatments.

Details

Date: Sunday, 26th of May 2024
Time: 9am – 12pm (AEST)
Pricing: $245 for Practitioners, $210 for Students (FULL TIME Undergraduates)
CPD: 3 CPD Points
Notes: Included
VENUE: LIVE ONLINE COURSE- ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE DATE

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LIVE WEBINAR: 2024 Updated Health Law and Ethics for TCM Practitioners with Michael Weir and Angela Doolan
2024-06-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Presenting Professor Michael Weir, professor at Bond University (Faculty of Law) and author of “Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine 5th Edition” – click to purchase

Keep Up To Date With Australian Law & Ethics For Chinese Medicine Practitioners with NEW UPDATED Cases and Tribunal Decisions 2024.

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Ever since Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have become registered professions with AHPRA, we’ve had to maintain a minimum of 4 CPD points per year of “professional issues”.
Join us for a live 4 hour webinar with both Professor Michael Weir and Angela Doolan as they keep you up to date with current updates to health law and ethical clinical practice according to guidelines, which might just save your professional reputation one day and help you avoid any potential litigation.
This year we will cover and expand upon the most recent health law cases that have occurred in relation to complementary, alternative and allied health professions. There will be a review in accordance with most recent and relevant cases and updated legislation and requirements.
This Live ZOOM webinar will have the most up to date cases available as of 2024

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Webinar Outline
Part One: Our Legal System

Negligence
Apology and Liability in Contract
Potential Criminal Liability
Break for 10 minutes

Part Two:

Regulation of Health Professionals under the National Law

Break for 5 minutes

Part Three: Obligation to refer to medical practitioner

Providing Information to a Client
Consent to Treatment
Who can Consent?
Therapeutic Goods Act – Application to TCM
Consumer Legislation
Duty of Confidence
Professional Ethics
Advertising
Break for 5 minutes

Part Four:

Court and Tribunal Decisions – MOST UPDATED CASES 2024

****Pre-prepared Q&A- Any questions you would like to have answered should be directed to info@chinesemedicineeducation.com at least 2 weeks before the webinar date, this is to allow for preparation of the most accurate information in accordance to issues proposed. These issues will need to be researched in advance by the presenters, however should not be taken as legal advice but more general guidance.
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About the Presenters

Professor Michael Weir is a professor and lecturer of law at Bond University, a member of the the Public Panel of Assessors under the Health Ombudsman Act and author of “ Law and Ethics in Complementary Medicine”, Dr Weir is the perfect person to keep us up to date with our legal and ethical obligations as acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners in Australia.

Angela Doolan is currently studying a PhD at Bond University under Professor Michael Weir and Associate Professor Wendy Bonython. Her current topic is “Protecting the Public from Harm? Optimizing the Regulation of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practitioners in Australia.”
Angela holds a Bachelor of Laws with first class honours from the University of New England, Armidale. Her honours thesis was on The Right to Health and Traditional and Complementary Medicine in International Law. An article summarising this work is available at the Bond Law Review online at https://blr.scholasticahq.com/article/11881-evolution-and-complementarity-traditional-and-complementary-medicine-as-part-of-the-international-human-rights-law-right-to-health
She is also a Southern Cross University trained and experienced naturopath, having worked for many years in Northern New South Wales as well as the foundational Chair of the Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH). Angela understands some of the practical difficulties that can arise when working with the public in health care settings.

Details

Date: Sunday, 16th of June 2024
Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Cost: $160
CPDs: 4 CPD Points (Covering Professional Issues as required by AHPRA)
Notes: Included
Venue: ZOOM TELECONFERENCE

Pricing

Practitioner Rate: $160

ZOOM INVITE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL CLOSER TO THE DATE
This is a live webinar conducted via the ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING Platform.
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