Chinese Medicine Education & Supplies

Postpartum Care as a Life Gateway - Brendt Reynolds
2019-05-05 09:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of postpartum care called ‘Zuo Yue Zi’ that has developed over millennia. Postpartum — the 30 to 40 days directly after giving birth – should ideally be an important time of retreat, rest and recovery so that the new mother can overcome exhaustion, restore her Qi, Blood and Fluids and bond with her new baby.
She must rest, deeply nourish, and take care of herself so she can in turn continue to be that source of nourishment and support for her baby and indeed maintain her health over the span of her life to come.
This course aims to share how you as a practitioner can support your patients during their postpartum period and discusses the opportunities and challenges that this time presents in the life of a modern woman.
What we will discuss during the course:

Traditional Wisdom – a history of Postpartum care in China
The Beauty Myth – health conflicts in approaches to modern postpartum care
Separating Superstition from Science – Zuo Yue Zi for a modern society
Why is Postpartum care so important?
The 5 Pillars of postpartum care – retreat; warmth; support; rest; nourishment
Treatment; Days 1-7; 8-15; 16-22; 23-40 (common postpartum conditions; red flags and when to refer)
Placenta Encapsulation
Postpartum Food is Medicine

Details
Date
5th May 2019
CPD Points
6 CPD points
Pricing

Practitioner Early Bird (expiring 19th April 2019): $220
Practitioner: $250
Student Early Bird (expiring 19th April 2019): $180
Student: $220

Includes morning & afternoon tea and notes
*Cancellations: Registrations cancelled up to 1-week prior to seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
About Brendt
Brendt brings to Sydney the culmination of over 20-years experience living, working, and studying in Asia. He has lived in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and India. Each of these destinations, and the teachings he received there, informs his current practice of traditional Chinese medicine, and nutrition
He is a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, and is a registered practitioner with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia. He received his Bachelor of Health Science in Acupuncture in 2004 and his Master of Applied Science in Chinese Herbal Medicine in 2016. After his undergraduate course he continued training with a hospital internship in Nanjing, China, followed by advanced clinical and post-graduate studies in Taipei, Taiwan.
Brendt is currently based in Sydney, Australia, after completing 8 years of clinical practice at Dr. Lauren Bramley & Partners – a private integrated medicine clinic in Hong Kong – where he worked in synergy with a team of GPs, a gynaecologist, a neurologist, a psychiatrist, and an osteopath. He treated a wide range of patients for both external pain disorders and internal medicine, and developed a special interest in; gynaecological issues, postpartum care, menopausal syndrome, digestive issues, pain management, stress management, anxiety, insomnia, and depression.
With travel and new cultural experience truly igniting the fire in his heart, Brendt can often be found out on the road, teaching internationally sharing the art and grace of TCM. For his teaching schedule and 2019 calendar please go to www.therestingmonth.com
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BOOK LAUNCH: Clinical Handbook of Internal Medicine - Will Maclean, Jane Lyttleton, Kathryn Taylor, Mark Bayley
2019-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | China Books Sydney, Shop F7, Level 1, Citymark Bldg, 683-689 George St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
We are so excited to announce that the long awaited, NEW edition of the Clinical Handbook of Internal Medicine; Treatment of Disease with Traditional Chinese Medicine has just been published and is now available in store! This book by Will Maclean, Jane Lyttleton, Kathryn Taylor and Mark Bayley is a must have for any clinic!
Authored By Will Maclean, Jane Lyttleton, Kathryn Taylor, Mark Bayley
2nd Edition
1624 pages
Flex-case hardcover
ISBN: 9780939616862
What’s Different About the New Edition?
ONE CONVENIENT VOLUME The new edition consolidates the three individual volumes of the 1st edition into one volume, arranged alphabetically by topic. Each entry has been extensively revised and updated, and new topics have been added, among them men’s health, lingering pathogens, diabetes and withdrawal mania.
COMPREHENSIVE & DETAILED The new edition draws on a much wider range of recent and classical Chinese medical texts, fusing traditional theory and treatment with the actual practices of a modern Western clinic. The characteristics and treatment of 88 common disorders are examined, including the differentiation of multiple patterns and variations of each illness. Each pattern begins with a description of its etiology, clinical features, and treatment principle. This is followed by detailed herbal prescriptions (including prepared medicines) and analysis, acupuncture and other treatment modalities, dietary advice, and helpful clinical notes from practitioners with over one-hundred years of collective experience.
NEW TRENDS, OLD PRACTICES There is a new focus in this edition on chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, depression and infertility that are increasing worldwide. The authors show how traditional concepts and approaches can be brought to bear in the treatment of such disorders as chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases and chronic fatigue.
View the Table of Contents HERE
View Sample pages HERE
PURCHASE HERE
RSVP FOR BOOK LAUNCH HERE

Neoclassical Pulse Diagnosis: Extraordinary Vessels & The Six Channels - Foundations & Advanced with Thomas Richardson
2019-03-09 09:30 - 2019-03-17 17:30 | Rendezvous Hotel Sydney, Cnr George & Quay St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Neoclassical Pulse Diagnosis is a powerful system of pulse diagnosis that is deeply rooted in the classics (especially the Mai Jing). 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.
Neoclassical Pulse Diagnosis is based on an understanding of complementary positions and spatial correlations of the individual pulse positions. It allows one to diagnose channel involvements (Extraordinary Vessels, 6-channel) as well as various temporal cycles (Ying Qi and Wei Qi cycles) and five-element imbalances. Some have called it 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.
What You Will Learn
Foundations Workshop
In this 2-day seminar, practitioners will learn and practice pulse diagnosis methods that identify involvements of the eight extraordinary vessels and the six channels, as well as the Compass Method for finding five-element imbalances with the organs.

These vessels share all functions of the kidneys, which includes the endocrine system, hematopoietic system, central nervous system, reproductive system, and the urinary tract. This broad-reaching set of influences can be called ‘trans-systemic’.
They also influence the vascular system, digestive system and respiratory tract, as well as the musculo-skeletal system.
The most prominent feature that indicates this diagnostic method is an overwhelming event or trauma, even if in the past, and particularly when related to the current presentation.

Advanced Workshop*
Building on the knowledge and the techniques introduced in the Foundations workshop. Practitioners will progress and advance their knowledge of Neoclassical Pulse Diagnosis.

How to identify and treat blockages in the Ying Qi and Wei Qi cycle.

These methods are clinically useful for addressing insomnia and sleep issues, allergies and Wei Qi issues, as well as pain that comes and goes throughout the day or night.
* Attendees must complete the foundations workshop before attending the advanced course
Details
Dates

FOUNDATIONS: 9th – 10th March 2019
ADVANCED: 16 – 17th March 2019

CPD Points

13 CPD Points each seminar

Pricing

Practitioner Early Bird (extended to 11th Feb 2019): $495 ea workshop
Practitioner: $545
Student Early Bird (extended to 11th Feb 2019): $445 ea workshop
Student: $495
Combined Practitioner (extended to 11th Feb 2019): $890
Combined Student (extended to 11th Feb 2019): $790

Includes morning & afternoon tea and notes
*Cancellations: Registrations cancelled up to 1-week prior to seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
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Motor Points Acupuncture: Foundations and Advanced - Rich Hazel
2019-02-21 09:30 - 2019-02-26 17:30 | Embassy Conference Centre, 824-826 George St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
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Practitioners of motor point acupuncture recognise that most pain is just a symptom of dysfunctional movement patterns, or postural issues.
By finding the dysfunction and treating muscle inhibition we can restore mobility, joint range of motion, and blood circulation which will decrease pain and inflammation in a very few sessions.
In this 3 day workshop we will cover the fundamentals that are essential for assessment and treatment of orthopaedic issues using motor point acupuncture. Areas of focus will be neck pain, hip/back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain and foot/ankle pain.
What You Will Learn: FOUNDATIONS
DAY 1: FOUNDATIONS

Pioneers of Motor Point Acupuncture
Research
Sports Medicine – Crash Course
Important Vocabulary
Muscle Physiology
Stages of Healing and Treatment Strategies (Acute, Subacute, Chronic)
5 types of Muscle Inhibition
Role of Proprioception in Rehabilitation
Janda’s Three Areas of Proprioception
Janda’s Tonic and Phasic Muscle Systems
Janda’s Upper Crossed and Lower Crossed Syndromes plus Treatment Strategies
Treatment Strategies
Why Motor Point Acupuncture?
Benefits of Motor Point Acupuncture
Motor Points vs Trigger Points
Motor Point Treatment Techniques
Trigger Point Treatment Techniques
Motor Point Needle Techniques
Trigger Point Needle Techniques
Non-dominant Hand Techniques
Using Point Plus or Pointer Excel

DAY 2: MOTOR POINTS FOR SHOULDER, BACK, HIP
Muscle action, pain pattern, symptoms, motor point location, non-dominant hand placement, needle technique and precautions for the following muscles:

Anterior Deltoid
Anterior Deltoid
Coracobrachialis
Medial Deltoid
Posterior Deltoid
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Supraspinatus
Serratus Anterior
Quadratus Lumborum
Psoas
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Minimus
Transverse Abdominals
Internal Oblique

DAY 3: NECK, ELBOW, WRIST

Levator scapulae
Semispinalis capitis
Splenius capitis
Medial Scalenes
SCM
Brachioradialis
Wrist extensors: ECRL ECRB
Extensor Digitorum Communis
Supinator
Anconeus
Pronator teres
Palmaris Longus
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Flexor Digitorum Profundus

What You Will Learn: ADVANCED
We will review pain referral patterns, assessment and treatment of the following muscles
Day 1: Knee Pain

Gracilis
Semitendinosus
Sartorius
Tibialis Posterior
Vastus medialis
Vastus laterals
Tibialis anterior
Peroneus longus
Peroneus brevis
Patellar pain
Rectus femoris
Biceps femoris long head
Biceps femoris short head
Semimembranosus

Day 2: Groin & Pelvic Pain and Face/Jaw issues

Piriformis
Obturator internus
Psoas
Gemellus superior
Gemellus inferior
Iliacus
Adductor longus
Adductor magnus
Rectus abdominals (8 points)
Masseter
Temporalis
Facial Nerve (for facial paralysis)

Details & Tickets
Dates:
Foundations: 21-23 February 2019
Advanced: 25-26 February 2019
CPD Points
Foundations: 20 points
Advanced: 13 points
Foundations Pricing
Practitioner Early Bird (expires 18th January 2019) : $990
Student Early Bird (expires 18th January 2019): $800
Practitioner: $1100
Student: $990
Advanced Pricing
Practitioner Early Bird (expires 18th January 2019) : $660
Student Early Bird (expires 18th January 2019): $550
Practitioner: $750
Student: $600
Combined Pricing (Foundations and Advanced)
Practitioner: $1350
Student: $1200
Includes morning & afternoon tea and notes
*Cancellations: Registrations cancelled up to 1-week prior to seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
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Acupuncture for Psychosomatic Disorders & Bach Flower Healing - Radha Thambirajah
2019-02-06 09:30 - 2019-02-08 17:30 | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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This course with Radha Thambirajah deals with psychosomatic disorders which can be successfully treated with acupuncture, some with just one session of treatment! This will be a hands on class, and participants are free to bring in their clients or cases that they wish to discuss and treat. Points will be used for balancing the energy status which causes the emotional state, and point protocols will be discussed. This seminar will give you the insight and ability to use acupuncture for emotional problems with ease and efficiency.
Bach Flower remedies offer an excellent addition to your treatment when patients need help for longer periods of time, or more frequently. This one day seminar is offered as a sequel to the Psychosomatic Disorders with Acupuncture course.
What You Will Learn

Psychosomatic diseases based on Five Elements
Five Elements and their Emotional Concept
Protocol for treating Psychosomatic diseases with acupuncture

Day 1
Fire Element – Problems of Heart and Small Intestine Imbalanced States

Sleep problems
Dreams and their significance for Diagnosis
Performance Anxiety
Endogenous Depression

Earth Element – Problems of Spleen and Stomach Imbalanced States

Chronic recurrent gastritis
Overweight and Eating disorders
Obsessive Compulsive disorder
Food cravings and how to cure them

Water Element – Problems of Kidney and Urinary Bladder Imbalanced States

Concept of Water Kidney and Ming Men (reproductive) Kidney
Fear and Phobia – Diagnosis and Treatment
Fear and the Five Elements
Post traumatic Stress disorder
The Hypochondriac patient

Day 2
Wood Element – Problems of Liver and Gall Bladder Imbalanced States

Yin and Yang aspects of Liver and Gall Bladder
Stress, nervousness and tension
Depression – differential diagnosis according to Five Elements
Manic depression, Agitated depression
Fibromyalgiaa – treat the pain, treat the person
High blood pressure – different types – diagnosis and treatment

Metal Element – Problems of Lung and Large Intestine Imbalanced States

Bronchial asthma, eczema
Anti-smoking therapy
Constipation
Fear of intimacy
Separation anxiety
Irritable Bowel syndrome
Ulcerative colitis

Day 3 – Bach Flower Remedies
You Will Learn

To combine acupuncture with Bach Remedies for balancing emotional energies of patients
To give something for patients to take home and continue therapy between acupuncture sessions
To treat fear and phobias, sadness and grief, depression and pessimism, obsession and worry, and help your patients to respond effectively to your treatment
To help your clients through withdrawal symptoms, bereavement, cancer treatment, adapting to new situations etc.
To identify energy imbalanced states of different emotional problems and clinical manifestations.
How to choose the Bach Flower Remedies accordingly
How to make the Remedies for consumption

There will also be discussion and practice
Details & Tickets
Dates

Psychosomatic Disorders: 6-7th February 2019
Bach Flower Remedies: 8th February 2019

CPD Points

Psychosomatic Disorders: 13 CPD Points
Bach Flower Remedies: 6.5 CPD Points

Psychosomatic Disorders Pricing

Student – $395
Practitioner – $495

Bach Flower Healing Pricing

Student – $225
Practitioner – $295

Combined Tickets (Psychosomatic Disorders and Bach Flower Healing)

Student – $520
Practitioner – $695

Includes morning & afternoon tea
*Cancellations: Registrations cancelled up to 1-week prior to seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
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Cosmetic Acupuncture: Foundations and Advanced - Radha Thambirajah
2019-01-31 09:30 - 2019-02-05 17:30 | Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 502/25-29 Dixon St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
**CAPACITY REACHED: Please contact us for more information or to be waitlisted**
Radha Thambirajah will be back in Sydney, after a sold out workshop in 2018, to teach her Cosmetic Acupuncture course – both the Foundations and Advanced.
The skin reflects what is going on within, and is subjected to our daily dietary and lifestyle choices. Beauty does comes from within, but it can also be enhanced by many artificial and invasive methods from outside. However, for lasting healthy skin, one must manifest good health and a tranquil mind. This is where acupuncture can help.
This course aims to discuss the theory and practice of balancing energetic states of the body and mind to treat problems of the skin, the connective tissues and sagging and postural issues related to ageing.
This course will be hands on, with demonstrations and plenty of opportunity to practice under Radha’s guidance
Foundations Course: 31st January – 2nd February 2019
The Foundations Course starts at the skin, as a deep understanding of this structure is essential when practising Cosmetic Acupuncture and Acupuncture for Dermatological Diseases.
Participants will learn three protocols of practice for each therapy:

Body acupuncture for balancing energies to correct the cause of the problem
Local treatment on areas of sagging/wrinkling/pigmentation/cellulite etc
Advising the patient on diet and lifestyle in order to stablise the effects achieved

What You Will Learn
Theory: The Skin

Skin Types
Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Face and chin sculpting
Saggy skin (improving muscle tone)
Fine wrinkle needling
Deep wrinkle needling
Wrinkle treatment (with gua sha, plum blossom and posture corrections)
Oedema of the eyelids, face and extremities
Dark rings around the eyes
Cellulite treatment
Abdominal lifting
Obesity and weight reduction
Hair loss

Dermatology

Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Hair loss
Vitiligo
Keloids
Herpes
Excessive sweating
Bells Palsy

Acupuncture protocols (local needling techniques and energy balancing methods)
Advanced Course: 4-5th February 2019
The Advanced Course is designed for participants who have completed the Foundations Course. It will take you to a high level of theory and practice, and there will be further discussion on specific topics.
What You Will Learn
Acupuncture Points, special needle techniques and extraordinary therapies used in the treatment of dermatological problems

General points
Special points
Special treatment techniques including bleeding technique
Extraordinary therapies – local needling, moxibustion, plum blossom tapping, electrical needle stimulation

Discussing skin diseases with differential diagnosis and treatment

Severe dry skin
Unexplained itching
Eczema – Wind-heat type and Damp-heat type
Acne – Acne vulgaris, prickly heat type acne and acne rosacea
Psoriasis – Damp-cold type and Damp-heat type
Warts – plantar warts, warts on the dorsum of hand, on the palm
Alopecia – areata or spot baldness, general loss of hair
Excessive sweating – hot sweating, cold sweating, axillary sweating, sweating in hands or feet
Urticaria
Pigmentation problems – vitiligo, hyperpigmentation, age spots
Appearance of spider veins or capillaries
Foot fungal infection, fungal infection anywhere else in the body

Cosmetic acupuncture topics are:

Five element facial types – their special problems and how to remedy these
Triple Warmer face types – again their peculiarities and treatment
Breast lifting with acupuncture
Enlarging small breasts
Breast reduction
Deep wrinkle treatment
13 Point protocol for weight loss
Varicose veins
Thread veins
Improving needling technique for face lifting
Improving your gua sha technique
Improving cupping technique
Improving plum blossom tapping technique

Details & Tickets
Dates

FOUNDATIONS: 31st January – 2nd February 2019
ADVANCED: 4-5th February 2019

CPD Points

FOUNDATIONS: 20 CPD Points
ADVANCED: 13 CPD Points

Foundations Pricing

Student Early Bird (expires 11th January 2019) – $695
Practitioner Early Bird (expires 11th January 2019) – $795
Student – $750
Practitioner – $895

Advanced Pricing

Student Early Bird (expires 18th January 2019) – $395
Practitioner Early Bird (expires 18th January 2019) – $495
Student – $450
Practitioner – $595

Combined Tickets (Foundations and Advanced)

Student Early Bird (expires 11th January 2019) – $990
Student – $1100
Practitioner Early Bird (expires 11 January 2019) – $1100
Practitioner – $1300

Includes morning & afternoon tea
*Cancellations: Registrations cancelled up to 1-week prior to seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.

Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine
2018-11-17 09:30 - 2018-11-19 17:30 | Adina Hotel, 2 Lee St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Everyone experiences emotional trauma at some point in their life, whether in utero, at birth, in childhood, in adolescence or in adulthood. Trauma can be caused by a car accident, emotional upheaval, natural disaster, medical complication, childbirth, physical and emotional assault, death and many other life events.
This course aims to provide a detailed understanding of emotional trauma etiology. Learn to become proficient in the multiple diagnostic methods to successfully identify how trauma has affected an individual. Learn the skills to effectively treat emotional trauma with the multiple modalities of Chinese medicine and be well versed in self care techniques to transform past trauma and prevent the impact of future trauma.
What You Will Learn
Day 1: Treating the Overall Disruption of the Body Systems

Understand the general diagnostic signs of trauma and how to reset the overall physiology of the body.
Detailed explanation of the theory behind the Gathering the Qi Treatment and a treatment demonstration.
How to address an emotional trauma trapped in the body, a demonstration of the Soothing the Trauma Memory Treatment.
Qigong and drumming techniques to center a patient.
Practice qigong standing and shaking forms.
Self-care techniques to stabilize a patient after trauma.
The role of the five spirits (Zhi, Hun, Shen, Yi, and Po) in emotional trauma.
Explore the multiple diagnostic methods to determine how an individual has been affected by emotional trauma:
Five Element Diagnosis
Facial Diagnosis
Channel Palpation
Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis
Spirit level Diagnosis

Day 2: Treating the Individual Manifestations of Trapped Trauma

Channel theory and acupuncture point selection.
• Same moving resonance channel paring
• Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches
• Five transport points, source, cleft, and collateral point designations
• Eight extraordinary channels
Differentiate the various manifestations of emotional trauma.
• Fear
• Anger
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Worry
• Grief
Discuss strategies to address sensory organ impairment due to emotional trauma.
Demonstrate cupping and bloodletting techniques to treat trauma.
Utilizing nutrition and sleep hygiene to balance the emotions and bolster the five elements.
Comparing and contrasting the Western medical approach to trauma.

Day 3: Preventing the Impact of Future Trauma

Determine the trauma cycle and faulty belief systems
Lifestyle and dietary changes to prevent the impact of future trauma.
Inherited trauma and how to address it with channel theory.
Case studies displaying the co-ordination of the many facets of diagnosing and treating trauma

Details & Tickets

Date: November 17-19, 9:30am – 5:30pm each day
Includes morning & afternoon tea
19.5 CPD points
Student Early bird (expires 19th October) : $645
Practitioner Early bird (expires 19th October): $745
Student: $745
Practitioner: $845

*Cancellations: Registrations cancelled up to 1-week prior to seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
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About CT Holman
CT has over 15 years of experience of practising Chinese medicine, and runs a busy practice in Salem, Oregon. He trained in China and studied in-depth with several teachers in the field. Read his full bio here

Extraordinary Chinese Medicine Lecture and Book Launch with Thomas Richardson
2018-10-11 18:30 - 20:30 | China Books Sydney, Shop F7, Level 1, Citymark Bldg, 683-689 George St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
2 CPD Points
$10 – this can be used towards his book on the night
In this lecture, Thomas will discuss a theoretical model that examines a possible connection between the extraordinary vessels, the extraordinary organs, and Daoist conceptions of the evolution of consciousness using the lens of the ying qi cycle/horary clock. The model demonstrates how the extraordinary vessels and extraordinary organs may be paired in a one-to-one correspondence, much as the primary channels and zangfu are paired with each other
You can also preorder his book here
If you are planning to go to his lecture you can use the lecture fee as credit towards his book on the day. Just send us an email saying you want to reserve a book

Effective Laser Therapy Workshop
2018-09-23 10:00 - 17:30 | Adina Hotel, 2 Lee St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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Using laser therapy for pain relief, neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, skin disorders, and for the face
Workshop Schedule
10:00am – Theory

Relevance of electromagnetic oscillations of the Meridian system
Maintaining homeostasis and phsyiological function with light
Biological self-regulation with laser in acute and chronic pathologies
Laser pain relief mechanisms and anti-inflammatory effects

11:30 – Morning Tea
Practical Laser Workshop

Assessment of musculoskeletal conditions prior to laser therapy
Reducing spinal subluxations using laser therapy
Sublingual laser therapy for neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory systems

1:30 – 2:15pm – Lunch Break
Theory

Remedial Laser therapy for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, rosacea
Scar and stretchmark repair using laser therapy
Facial re-contouring using non thermal laser
Laser therapy effects on ageing skin and tissues

3:45pm – Afternoon Tea
Practical Laser Workshop

Non-invasive laser face-lifting and collagen regeneration
Laser lipolysis for immediate targeted fat loss on body and face

Integrating Laser Therapy into Current Clinical Practice

Group discussion

Details & Tickets

Date: September 23rd, 10:00am – 5:30pm
Includes morning & afternoon tea
6 CPD points
Price: $180*

*Cancellations: Registrations cancelled up to 1-week prior to seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
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About Tina Czech
Ms Tina Czech is the Director of the Australian Institute of Laser Therapy in Melbourne Australia and is a leading international expert in laser photobiology and phototherapy, with over 25 years of teaching and clinical practice in laser tissue repair, dermatology and physical rehabilitation. Read her full bio here

Treating Implantation Failure with the Wisdom of the Wen Bing
2018-09-09 09:30 - 17:30 | Adina Hotel, 2 Lee St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
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What is Immune Infertility?
This is an extremely controversial topic in IVF clinics, with many IVF doctors having differing views on the concept of autoimmunity causing infertility. Unfortunately, this medial distrust in autoimmunity being the reason for many women’s infertility has led to many women undergoing sometimes up to 20 failed IVF treatments that could have otherwise been prevented.
According to Dr. Alan E. Beer, who established the Chicago Medical School’s Reproductive Immunological Clinic in 1987, “as much as 40% of unexplained infertility may be the result of immune problems, as are as many as 80% of unexplained pregnancy losses.”
What will be discussed?
Sally will be discussing the role of natural killer cells: how they activate the immune system, thus damaging the placenta and causing miscarriage, and damaging the embryo and causing implantation failure. She will also go through a detailed analysis of pathology results, how they can be interpreted, and how this relates to TCM diagnosis and treatment.
After years of consulting numerous women with autoimmune and killer cell dysfunction, Sally noticed similarities in their symptomatology from a TCM perspective. She also found many similarities with Wen Bing theory, and so began devising treatment strategies based on the Wen Being theory of venting latent pathogens to lower inflammation.
Sally has had numerous clients with killer cell dysfunction undergo a 3-month course of treatment with Chinese herbal medicine and mushroom therapy continue on to display normal pathology and easily conceive and experience a successful, drug-free pregnancy.
She will present many of her clients’ cases including their pathology tests and TCM treatment plans.
Details & Tickets

Date: September 9th, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Includes morning & afternoon tea
Includes printed notes in colour
6 CPD points
Student: $195*
Practitioner (association member): $275*
Practitioner (no association memberships): $325*

*Cancellations: Registrations cancelled up to 1-week prior to seminar will be refunded less 20%. We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.
About Sally
Sally has held a long time interest in Wen Bing theory, infertility and more recently autoimmune disease. This interest has culminated in the last few years into a practice largely focused on failed implantation and miscarriage due to compromised immunity. Read her full bio here.

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Introduction to Motor Points SYDNEY WORKSHOP - Richard Hazel
2018-07-11 - 2018-07-13 | TBC, Sydney, Australia
Secure Your Seat At The Early Bird Price of $990*
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Spaces strictly limited – Early Bird price ends June 15th and returns to $1100*
*Prices valid for TCM practitioners and acupuncturists registered to an Australian professional association only.
For non-TCM practitioner and student pricing, please contact us on (02) 9280 1885.

Practitioners of motor point acupuncture recognise that most pain is just a symptom of dysfunctional movement patterns or postural issues.
By finding the dysfunction and treating muscle inhibition we can restore mobility, joint range of motion and blood circulation which will decrease pain and inflammation in very few sessions.
In this 3 day workshop, we will cover the fundamentals that are essential for assessment and treatment of orthopaedic issues using motor point acupuncture. Areas of focus will be neck pain, hip/back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain and foot/ankle pain.
Here’s An Overview Of What to Expect
3 full days of class from 9:30am to 5:30pm with morning and afternoon tea provided.
This will be a hands on workshop with detailed instruction and guidance from Richard and his assistant Dan.
DAY 1: MOTOR POINT FOUNDATIONS
Pioneers of Motor Point Acupuncture
Research
Sports Medicine – Crash Course
Important Vocabulary
Muscle Physiology
Stages of Healing and Treatment Strategies (Acute, Subacute, Chronic)
5 types of Muscle Inhibition
Role of Proprioception in Rehabilitation
Janda’s Three Areas of Proprioception
Janda’s Tonic and Phasic Muscle Systems
Janda’s Upper Crossed and Lower Crossed Syndromes plus Treatment Strategies
Compensation Patterns (Valgus Knee, Foot Pronation, Gluteal Amnesia, Quad Dominance, etc) plus Treatment Strategies
Why Motor Point Acupuncture?
Benefits of Motor Point Acupuncture
Motor Points vs Trigger Points
Motor Point Treatment Techniques
Trigger Point Treatment Techniques
Motor Point Needle Techniques
Trigger Point Needle Techniques
Non-dominant Hand Techniques
Using Point Plus or Pointer Excel
DAY 2: MOTOR POINTS FOR SHOULDER, BACK, HIP AND KNEE PAIN
Muscle action, pain pattern, symptoms, motor point location, non-dominant hand placement,
needle technique and precautions for the following muscles:
– Anterior Deltoid
– Medial Deltoid
– Posterior Deltoid
– Infraspinatus
– Teres minor
– Supraspinatus
– Serratus Anterior
– Quadratus Lumborum
– Psoas
– Tensor Fasciae Latae
– Gluteus Medius
– Gluteus Maximus
– Gluteus Minimus
– Adductor Magnus
– Adductor Longus
– Rectus Femoris
– Transverse Abdominals
– Internal Oblique
DAY 3: MOTOR POINTS FOR NECK, FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN
Muscle action, pain pattern, symptoms, motor point location, non-dominant hand placement,
needle technique and precautions for the following muscles:
– Upper Trapezius
– Middle Trapezius
– Lower Trapezius
– Levator Scapulae
– Medial Scalene
– Semispinalis Capitis
– SCM
– Soleus
– Gastrocnemius
– Flexor Digitorum Logus
– Tibialis Anterior
– Tibialis Posterior
– Peroneus Longus
– Extensor Digitorum Longus
Please also see here some videos from Richard’s Youtube channel. Click at the bottom-right for fullscreen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7km3YQqM2Qo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQNGY4IgdOw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywJ3lkZSzhg
About Richard Hazel
Richard 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. Richard 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 Richard 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.

Secure Your Seat At The Early Bird Price of $990*
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Spaces strictly limited – Early Bird price ends June 15th and returns to $1100*
*Prices valid for TCM practitioners and acupuncturists registered to an Australian professional association only.
For non-TCM practitioner and student pricing, please contact us on (02) 9280 1885.

The Business of Healing: Ethical Marketing & Financial Management for Practitioners
2018-06-17 10:30 - 15:30 | Endeavour College of Natural Health, 815-825 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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What You’ll Learn
This event is worth 4 CPD points.
As TCM & complementary medicine practitioners, we get great results in our clinics. But as a profession, what we’re not so great at is operating a business, particularly when it comes to marketing and financial management.
Whether you’re a student, just starting out in practice, or a seasoned veteran, we all need help in making our businesses run to maximum capacity. If you’d like to hone your skills in these areas, Robert Medhurst, Australia’s foremost complementary medicine business coach, will be talking about how you can maximise your business potential. What you’ll learn during this lecture:
Marketing a Complementary Medicine Business

How to get the most out of it
What works and what doesn’t
How to get more clients into your clinic

Financial Management

How to maximise your income
How to minimise your costs
How to avoid financial downturns
How to manage your stock

Pricing
Early Bird Pricing till 03/06/18

AACMA/ANTA/ATMS Member: $125
Full: $150
Student (undergraduate): $110

Regular Fee

AACMA/ANTA/ATMS Member: $150
Full: $180
Student (undergraduate): $110

Webinar also available for $125 – you will receive a login 4-weeks after the event

Event Includes
About Robert Medhurst
Robert Medhurst is a Naturopath who has set up and operated 5 successful complementary medicine clinics in Australia and has assisted in the establishment of numerous others. He has tertiary qualifications in Management and has lectured on this subject in universities and colleges around Australia since 1996. Robert spent many years from the 1980’s operating natural medicine clinics around Sydney, Parramatta, Chatswood, Bondi Junction and Darlinghurst, setting thousands of patients on the road to better health. Robert is now practicing at Stirling in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. He is passionate about healthcare and teaching, sharing his experiences with the wider Health Community. Robert is the author of the highly successful book, “The Business of Healing”, which has been set as a textbook by many Natural Health colleges, Universities and other teaching institutions. Robert holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Naturopathy from the National Institute of Health Sciences in Canberra, a Diploma of Naturopathy from Naturecare College in Sydney, a Diploma of Botanical Medicine from Southern Cross Herbal School in NSW and Diplomas in Homeopathy, Nutrition and Therapeutic Massage from the NSW College of Natural Therapies.
T&Cs:

Early bird registration closes June-3; tickets are limited
Payment in full required
All tickets include morning & afternoon tea, 4 CPD points
Payment can be made via credit card or bank transfer
Cancellations up to 2-weeks prior will be refunded less 20%; no cancellations within 7-days of seminar

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Neuropuncture MELBOURNE WORKSHOP - Michael Corradino
2018-05-11 - 2018-05-13 | Southern School of Natural Therapies, 25 Victoria Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
Neuropuncture is a ground-breaking Acupuncture system that unifies the modern understandings of neuroscience with the traditional practice of Acupuncture.
It is an evidence-based system which utilises and manipulates the body’s neurophysiological pathways and can be used in the treatment of pain conditions, orthopaedic conditions, and internal medicine. Neuropuncture is an extremely effective approach to modulating the nervous system. From targeting specific receptors for the release of specific neurohormones, in resetting dysfunctional visceral autonomic reflexes, to depolarizing excited overstimulated nerve roots for pain management. It combines the research of electrical acupuncture’s effects on specific neural receptors, while maintaining the holistic traditional TCM model.
At this 3-Day hands-on workshop, practitioners will learn the concepts, protocols and applications of Neuropuncture as developed and taught by Dr. Michael Corradino. Michael will introduce his revolutionary model by firstly explaining the mechanics of how acupuncture works within a neurophysiological framework. By understanding how acupuncture works within this framework, practitioners can then learn how to target and manipulate different neuropathways for specific therapeutic actions. The Neuropuncture system points and clinical protocols will be explored thoroughly and the applications of electro-acupuncture techniques will also be covered.
The goal of this workshop is to give the practitioner tools to understand and communicate effectively how acupuncture works, and how to utilise this information into a specific method for maximising reproducible clinical outcomes. Neuropuncture prepares the practitioner with evidenced-based neuroscience protocols that instill confidence in their effectiveness, and empowers the practitioner with the communication skills to explain what they are doing.
Here’s An Overview Of What to Expect
3 full days of class from 9:30am to 5:30pm with morning and afternoon tea provided
DAY 1: NEUROPUNCTURE FOUNDATION
Introduction
History
Demystifying qi and TCM
Review of basic neuroanatomy
Neurobiology of pain
NEUROPUNCTURE’S foundation:
– 5 neurophysiological mechanisms of acupuncture
– 5 Neuropuncture Treatment Principles
– 5 Neuropuncture Electro Techniques
Case studies
DAY 2: RESEARCH: BODY & AURICULAR
Research (past to present, what’s missing)
Electro acupuncture: physics, parameters
Electro Neuropuncture
IAREA current research (Kelly protocol to heal spinal cord lesions)
23 Neuropuncture points
Demo/practice
Neuropuncture Auricular
Neuropuncture Electro Auricular
Case studies
DAY 3: SCALP & CASE INTEGRATION
Neuropuncture Scalp: EA
Case integration
Utilising pain upon pressure (PUP) scale
Review of foundations (neuro-mechanisms, treatment principles, electro acupuncture)
Protocols, cases, and demo / practice
Internal medicine: 2 cases
Mental health: 2 cases
Orthopedic/ Pain management: 3 cases
Demonstration
CLICK HERE for the Neuropuncture Brochure & Registration Form
About Michael Corradino
Dr. Michael Corradino, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Founder/CEO of Neuropuncture LLC, graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Cum Laude, in 1995 with his Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine after studying molecular biology at Seton Hall University. Dr. Corradino completed the first “China Masters Tour” with Alex Tiberi, in which he traveled throughout different provinces studying with masters at different hospitals and Chinese medicine schools. Michael has been in the field of Integrated Chinese Medicine since his graduation (20+yrs). He completed the first Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, DAOM, at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in an effort to further enrich and deepen his understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Michael is a published author, and international speaker in the area of neuroscience and acupuncture, and he is currently involved in ground breaking research with electro-acupuncture and stem cell proliferation, spinal cord injury, and oncology. Michael’s passion, devotion and belief in the Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medical science contribute to his success.

Secure Your Seat At The Early Bird Price of $795*
Contact China Books Melbourne on (03) 9663 8822
Spaces strictly limited – Early Bird price 4 weeks before the course and returns to $895*
*Prices valid for TCM practitioners and acupuncturists registered to an Australian professional association only.
For non-TCM practitioner and student pricing, please contact us on (03) 9663 8822.

Neuropuncture SYDNEY WORKSHOP - Michael Corradino
2018-05-05 - 2018-05-07 | Endeavour College of Natural Health, 815-825 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Neuropuncture is a ground-breaking Acupuncture system that unifies the modern understandings of neuroscience with the traditional practice of Acupuncture.
It is an evidence-based system which utilises and manipulates the body’s neurophysiological pathways and can be used in the treatment of pain conditions, orthopaedic conditions, and internal medicine. Neuropuncture is an extremely effective approach to modulating the nervous system. From targeting specific receptors for the release of specific neurohormones, in resetting dysfunctional visceral autonomic reflexes, to depolarizing excited overstimulated nerve roots for pain management. It combines the research of electrical acupuncture’s effects on specific neural receptors, while maintaining the holistic traditional TCM model.
At this 3-Day hands-on workshop, practitioners will learn the concepts, protocols and applications of Neuropuncture as developed and taught by Dr. Michael Corradino. Michael will introduce his revolutionary model by firstly explaining the mechanics of how acupuncture works within a neurophysiological framework. By understanding how acupuncture works within this framework, practitioners can then learn how to target and manipulate different neuropathways for specific therapeutic actions. The Neuropuncture system points and clinical protocols will be explored thoroughly and the applications of electro-acupuncture techniques will also be covered.
The goal of this workshop is to give the practitioner tools to understand and communicate effectively how acupuncture works, and how to utilise this information into a specific method for maximising reproducible clinical outcomes. Neuropuncture prepares the practitioner with evidenced-based neuroscience protocols that instill confidence in their effectiveness, and empowers the practitioner with the communication skills to explain what they are doing.
Here’s An Overview Of What to Expect
3 full days of class from 9:30am to 5:30pm with morning and afternoon tea provided
DAY 1: NEUROPUNCTURE FOUNDATION
Introduction
History
Demystifying qi and TCM
Review of basic neuroanatomy
Neurobiology of pain
NEUROPUNCTURE’S foundation:
– 5 neurophysiological mechanisms of acupuncture
– 5 Neuropuncture Treatment Principles
– 5 Neuropuncture Electro Techniques
Case studies
DAY 2: RESEARCH: BODY & AURICULAR
Research (past to present, what’s missing)
Electro acupuncture: physics, parameters
Electro Neuropuncture
IAREA current research (Kelly protocol to heal spinal cord lesions)
23 Neuropuncture points
Demo/practice
Neuropuncture Auricular
Neuropuncture Electro Auricular
Case studies
DAY 3: SCALP & CASE INTEGRATION
Neuropuncture Scalp: EA
Case integration
Utilising pain upon pressure (PUP) scale
Review of foundations (neuro-mechanisms, treatment principles, electro acupuncture)
Protocols, cases, and demo / practice
Internal medicine: 2 cases
Mental health: 2 cases
Orthopedic/ Pain management: 3 cases
Demonstration
CLICK HERE for the Neuropuncture Brochure & Registration Form
About Michael Corradino
Dr. Michael Corradino, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Founder/CEO of Neuropuncture LLC, graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Cum Laude, in 1995 with his Masters in Traditional Oriental Medicine after studying molecular biology at Seton Hall University. Dr. Corradino completed the first “China Masters Tour” with Alex Tiberi, in which he traveled throughout different provinces studying with masters at different hospitals and Chinese medicine schools. Michael has been in the field of Integrated Chinese Medicine since his graduation (20+yrs). He completed the first Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, DAOM, at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in an effort to further enrich and deepen his understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Michael is a published author, and international speaker in the area of neuroscience and acupuncture, and he is currently involved in ground breaking research with electro-acupuncture and stem cell proliferation, spinal cord injury, and oncology. Michael’s passion, devotion and belief in the Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medical science contribute to his success.

Secure Your Seat At The Early Bird Price of $795*
Contact China Books Sydney on (02) 9280 1885
Spaces strictly limited – Early Bird price ends April 20th and returns to $895*
*Prices valid for TCM practitioners and acupuncturists registered to an Australian professional association only.
For non-TCM practitioner and student pricing, please contact us on (02) 9280 1885.

Nurturing Life by Venerating the Root: Classical Chinese Medicine and its Contemporary Applications in Reproductive Care MELBOURNE - Sabine Wilms and Debra Betts
2018-04-13 - 2018-04-15 | Southern School of Natural Therapies, 25 Victoria Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
This 3 day seminar with Dr. Sabine Wilms and Dr. Debra Betts is a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading experts in their respective fields of Classical Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Reproductive Care.
Sabine and Debra have been working on this project for many years and we are excited to host this long awaited seminar with this amazing renowned duo.
Day 1: Nurturing Life: Classical Chinese Medicine and Yangsheng in Reproduction
This day will be an introduction to the world of classical Chinese medicine, especially as it applies to fertility and reproductive medicine. Sabine will encourage participants to rethink the practice of Chinese Medicine to go beyond treating the disease, with the ultimate goal of harmonising Heaven and Earth. She will focus on the yangsheng (nurturing life) and expand on Sun Simiao’s advice to “venerate the root” by starting with the health of women and newborns, and explore how this notion of “nurturing life” can be applied concretely in the context of reproductive medicine, especially in the preparation for pregnancy.
Day 2: Nurturing the Fetus: The Ten Months of Pregnancy from Early China to Today
Together, Sabine and Debra will explore the physiology of pregnancy, development of the fetus, detailed and specific information on nurturing the fetus and the mother for each of the ten months of pregnancy from the perspectives of state-of-the-art bio-medicine and classical Chinese medicine. They will discuss specific treatment protocols for each month of pregnancy with the least invasive tools possible, including diet, behavioral changes, and acupuncture and moxibustion (and a brief excursion into medicinal formulas).
Day 3: Classical and Contemporary Insights into Birth, Postpartum Care, Neonatal Development and the Ethics of Reproduction
The final day will explore birth, postpartum care and the ethics of treating in pregnancy. Sabine and Debra will discuss the physiology of birth and the postpartum period and specific needs of the mother. And also the importance of teaching pregnant and postpartum patients about self-care and empowering them in the process to assume a more active role in their own healthcare. They will also cover the ethical considerations in pregnancy from a historical perspective through to today’s practice for practitioners in Australia.
19.5 CPD Points
For more information, please see the flyer here

Nurturing Life by Venerating the Root: Classical Chinese Medicine and its Contemporary Applications in Reproductive Care SYDNEY - Sabine Wilms and Debra Betts
2018-04-07 - 2018-04-09 | VIC

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
Please find the flyer here

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
Please find the flyer here

Cosmetic Acupuncture: A TCM Approach to Cosmetic & Dermatological Problems SYDNEY - Radha Thambirajah
2018-01-20 - 2018-01-22 | VIC
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
Please find the flyer here
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 | 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
View flyer here

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
