Chinese Medicine Education & Supplies

Tung's Acupuncture: Internal Medicine, Bloodletting and Reproductive Health - Henry McCann
2018-02-24 - 2018-02-26 | Endeavour College of Natural Health, 815-825 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
In this course, Dr. Henry McCann, starts off with the core theory of Tung acupuncture (holographic correspondence, channel correspondence, tissue correspondence, Dao Ma) and then shares the best Master Tung acupuncture points for Internal Medicine conditions, and for Fertility and Reproductive Health. Detailed descriptions of Master Tung’s point locations, functions, and indications will be covered in this course as well.
As a bonus, he will also discuss conditions in which Chinese herbs are superior or can be added to Tung points to produce even better results
Days 1 & 2
Tungs for Internal Medicine
LUNG
Common Cold
Nasal Problems
Cough / Asthma
KIDNEY
Kidney Stones
Edema / Water Retention
Impotence / Poor Libido
Prostate Disorders
Lin Syndrome [Painful Urination Syndrome, UTI]
Urinary Retention
HEART
Chest Pain / Angina
Palpitations / Atrial Fibrillation
Insomnia
Anxiety / Fearfulness
SPLEEN & STOMACH
Poor Appetite
Stomach Pain on Eating
Splenomegaly
Gastritis / Stomach Diseases (in general)
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nausea / Vomiting

LIVER
Hepatitis / Jaundice
Liver Cirrhosis
Tremor (Internal Wind)
Dizziness / Vertigo
Cholecystitis / Cholelithiasis
Day 3
Tungs for Fertility & Reproductive Health

Essential points from Tung’s lineage and their effective use in conditions such as male and female infertility
Tung’s points for recurrent miscarriage
Prostate Disease
Common disorders of pregnancy

In addition to Tung’s acupuncture, other adjunct therapies such as moxibustion and external herbal applications relevant to reproductive health will be discussed.
20 CPD points
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Cosmetic Acupuncture: A TCM Approach to Cosmetic & Dermatological Problems MELBOURNE - Radha Thambirajah
2018-02-02 - 2018-02-04 | Southern School of Natural Therapies, 25 Victoria Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
Beauty derives from our interior, but can be reinforced by external methods. Acupuncture can help the body as well as the spirit, and makes possible, if supported by correct diet, rest and exercise, the preservation of internal health and an external youthful appearance for a long period of time.
This seminar covers the theory and practice of balancing the physical and spiritual energetic conditions, treatment of skin problems, connective tissue problems – the tissue that holds the skin to the muscles -, muscle sagging issues, and postural problems associated with age. Some of the most important topics of the seminar are: plenty of needle practice under supervision, display of techniques on patients, face lifting techniques, as well as techniques with gua sha, moxa and plum-blossom hammer. Our aim is to give you knowledge and the practical confidence to start practising these methods immediately.
Please note: Participants should be registered and practising Acupuncturists or final year students. A complete handout is given with the course.
Topics Covered

Face lifting, sagging skin
Chin lifting
Abdomen lifting
Wrinkle treatment – with Gua Sha massage, with plum blossom hammer tapping and posture corrections
Fine wrinkle needling
Deep wrinkle needling
Oedema of eyelids, face and extremities
Dark rings around eyes
Cellulite treatment
Obesity and weight reduction
13 point protocol for weight loss
Hair loss
Both local needling techniques and energy balancing methods will be discussed
Diagnosis and Treatment of skin types
Treatment of depigmentation of skin (vitiligo)
Acne
Excessive sweating
Eczema, Bells Palsy, psoriasis, herpes, vitiligo, and many more

19.5 CPD Points
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Cosmetic Acupuncture: A TCM Approach to Cosmetic & Dermatological Problems SYDNEY - Radha Thambirajah
2018-01-20 - 2018-01-22
Beauty derives from our interior, but can be reinforced by external methods. Acupuncture can help the body as well as the spirit, and makes possible, if supported by correct diet, rest and exercise, the preservation of internal health and an external youthful appearance for a long period of time.
This seminar covers the theory and practice of balancing the physical and spiritual energetic conditions, treatment of skin problems, connective tissue problems – the tissue that holds the skin to the muscles -, muscle sagging issues, and postural problems associated with age. Some of the most important topics of the seminar are: plenty of needle practice under supervision, display of techniques on patients, face lifting techniques, as well as techniques with gua sha, moxa and plum-blossom hammer. Our aim is to give you knowledge and the practical confidence to start practising these methods immediately.
Please note: Participants should be registered and practising Acupuncturists or final year students. A complete handout is given with the course.
Topics Covered

Face lifting, sagging skin
Chin lifting
Abdomen lifting
Wrinkle treatment – with Gua Sha massage, with plum blossom hammer tapping and posture corrections
Fine wrinkle needling
Deep wrinkle needling
Oedema of eyelids, face and extremities
Dark rings around eyes
Cellulite treatment
Obesity and weight reduction
13 point protocol for weight loss
Hair loss
Both local needling techniques and energy balancing methods will be discussed
Diagnosis and Treatment of skin types
Treatment of depigmentation of skin (vitiligo)
Acne
Excessive sweating
Eczema, Bells Palsy, psoriasis, herpes, vitiligo, and many more

19.5 CPD Points
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If you are interested in her book, you can find more information about it here:

Introduction to Feng Shui - Lizette Akouri
2017-11-25 09:30 - 2017-11-26 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Endeavour College of Natural Health, 815-825 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese Art of working with the environment and energies of a property so that they can be optimised for wealth, health and harmonious relationships. It is used all over the world by people who seek to improve their circumstances.
By using Feng Shui methods we can align the energies to the Heaven, Earth, and your personal energy and create balance. These energies has the potential to improve wealth, health and relationships and deplete the negative influences.
Heaven energies are influences from the Solar Planetary system; Earth energies are influences from the land, buildings and roads around the building as well as the directional energies; Man’s energies come from their date and hour of birth. All these energies interact once they come together and sometimes they are harmonious and sometimes they are in conflict. By aligning all the 3 energies there is potential to change a negative to a more positive luck.
This ancient Art of placement is based on the theories of Yin and Yang, Yin meaning inactivity and Yang activity, and the balance of the Five Elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire.
To create balance and harmony natural resources from these five elements are used.

What You Will Learn
DAY 1:
– What is and what is not Feng Shui
– The Five Arts of Chinese Metaphysics
– Feng Shui Fundamentals
– How to visually assess a site whether it may or may not have auspicious energies before the formulas are plotted
– How to do a basic assessment with Bazhai
DAY 2:
– Learn about the Trigrams
– Learn about the Early and Later Heaven Bagua
– Learn how to take a compass readin
– Learn basic Flying Stars
– Learn how to plot a Flying Stars chart
– Learn how to read a chart
This workshop will be tailored for Chinese Medicine Practitioners focusing on how practitioners can help inform and support their patients with the choices they are making.
12 CPD Points
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Maternity Acupuncture - Debra Betts
2017-11-11 09:30 - 2017-11-12 17:30 | Endeavour College of Natural Health, 815-825 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Maternity Acupuncture: Clinical Realities – A workshop using case scenarios and facilitated group discussion: Credibility through Case Histories
Presented by Debra Betts
This workshop will use case history scenarios to explore clinical practice within an environment of group discussions. Several scenarios for each session will be used to illustrate the realities of clinical practice, red flags that require attention and Chinese medicine considerations.
Participants will engage in problem solving within a small group and Debra will lead a feedback session, followed by a PowerPoint presenting treatment recommendations. Treatment rationales and point suggestions will be provided for each scenario based on her clinical practice, her work with acupuncture students and midwives. Rather than one correct treatment approach, feedback from participants will illustrate a variety different approaches, providing a rich learning environment for both those experienced and those seeking to expand their practice into pregnancy care
SATURDAY:
•Session one: Nausea and Hyperemesis
•Session two: Threatened miscarriage and bleeding in pregnancy
•Session three: Adverse outcomes including miscarriage, foetal demise and stillbirth
•Session four: Uncomplicated first trimester pregnancies with a complicated pre pregnancy history; ART, previous pregnancy complications, recurrent miscarriage
SUNDAY:
•Session one: Back pain in pregnancy the Cinderella of a pregnancy practice. Importance of promotion due to current physiotherapy and dry needling practices.
•Session two: What separates birth preparation from induction of labour?
•Session three: Breech. Examining the impacts of dosage for moxibustion on BL 67, additional treatments to the use of BL 67 and dealing with the women who present with complications such as twin pregnancies.
•Session four: Postpartum recovery and breast feeding
13 CPD Points

Neoclassical Pulse Diagnosis: Extraordinary Vessels & The Six Channels - Thomas Richardson
2017-11-04 09:00 - 2017-11-05 17:30 | Endeavour College of Natural Health, 815-825 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Neoclassical Pulse Diagnosis is a powerful system of pulse diagnosis that is deeply rooted in the classics (especially the Mai Jing).
This system has also been called an ‘acupuncturist’s pulse diagnosis’, as it can accurately diagnose channel imbalances. Once proficient in this system, the pulse can guide one immediately to a specific acupuncture point that will not only bring balance to the pulse, but also instantly shift the patient’s experience – whether by decreasing pain, increasing range of motion, changing their internal state of consciousness, or bringing about other noticeable shifts.
Practitioners can spend a lifetime dedicated to the craft of pulse diagnosis. This workshop will teach you an easy to learn system that leads to a much more precise diagnosis with instant clinical results.
Neoclassical Pulse Diagnosis is based on an understanding of complementary positions and spacial correlations of the individual pulse positions. It allows one to diagnosis channel involvements (Extraordinary Vessels, 6-channel) as well as various temporal cycles (ying qi and wei qi cycles) and five-element imbalances.
This method was developed by Dr. William Morris and it is a systematic integration of classical anatomical approach to pulse taking along with channel-based methods of assessment. It is a system that is heavily influenced by the Ding Family system of pulse diagnosis.
13 CPD Points

Better IVF Outcomes with Chinese Medicine - Peter Kington
2017-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Endeavour College of Natural Health, 815-825 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Does your mind boggle when you encounter clients who know about IVF than you? Do you ever wonder what drives an IVF doctor to choose one protocol over another? Do you get lost in all the drug names, and do you ever wonder how you can make sense of everything to help your clients get the best out of their IVF experience?
This seminar will help you to understand what IVF is and how you can tailor your treatments to support your clients therapy, which not losing sight of your Chinese medicine principles and practice.
What Will Be Covered In This Clinically Focused Seminar

Anatomy and physiology of female reproductive endocrinology in Western and Chinese Medicine
IVF overview – what does IVF seek to do? What are its strength and weaknesses? How can I help an IVF patient?
IVF drugs – what are they designed to do and how can these help or hinder a womans fertility
What are the different types of IVF – getting your head around how it works and the differences
Understanding the three most common causes of female infertility – ‘unknown infertility’, ‘age-related infertility’ and ‘anovulatory infertility’ (including PCO/PCOS)
Treatment strategies by prescribing the best ChinaMed or BlackPearl formulas to improve fertility and IVF outcomes
Are herbs safe in IVF? – a reasoned and sensible approach for your clients
Clinical application

4 CPD Points

Transformational Acupuncture - Alex Joannou
2017-10-07 09:30 - 2017-10-09 17:30 | Endeavour College of Natural Health, 815-825 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
“Mental illness is rapidly becoming the number one medical problem of the 21st Century. One million Australians suffer with depression and a further two million with anxiety”.
Transformational Acupuncture: The Treatment of Anxiety and Depression with Acupuncture
3-Day Workshop with Dr Alex Joannou
After 12 years practicing medical acupuncture, Dr Joannou trained in Esoteric Acupuncture under Dr Mikio Sankey from 2010. He has developed this into Transformational Acupuncture, a practical system, working on the level of Mind, Body and Spirit, helping a wide range of medical problems including mental health and chronic pain. Dr Joannou is passionate about teaching practitioners to gain optimal results with their clients.
Course Outline
Introductory – Level 1
Mental Illness is the number one medical problem of the 21st Century. One million Australians suffer with depression and a further two million with anxiety.
During this level 1 training you will learn to:
– Safely improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with clinically diagnosed Major Depression Generalised Anxiety disorder, Panic Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder using Transformational Acupuncture;
– Safely integrate acupuncture treatment into the medical framework and learn to communicate effectively with GP’s;
– Learn how to assess the severity of mental health conditions, understand the classes of medications currently used as treatment and learn to identify red flags and know the referral pathways in that situation;
– Understand how Transformational Acupuncture differs from Traditional Chinese Medicine and identify the most effective method to treat presenting conditions;
– Expand your acupuncture skills, learning the power of needle point combinations
Dr Joannou has developed this easy-to-learn method over a number of years. He has documented significant benefits to his patients using these methods and is offering to share his knowledge and techniques with other acupuncture practitioners.
This is a very practical workshop with the majority delivered as hands-on experience. Acupuncturists will be giving and receiving treatments during this training session.
Transformational Acupuncture takes acupuncture into the 21st century working on the level of mind, body and spirit.
19 CPD Points
