2023 Course calendar
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Illuminating Channel Wisdom: Bridging Ancient Theory and Modern Science in Acupuncture: Part II - The Science of Acupuncture's Mechanisms: Looking at the Latest Research to Bridge Past and Present
PRESENTED BY: Dr. Michael brown, dacm, lac
approved 5 CEUS CA #1650 / NCCAOM #9191
live webinar via zoom saturday may 27th, 9:30am-3pm
Illuminating Channel Wisdom: Bridging Ancient Theory and Modern Science in Acupuncture: Part II - The Science of Acupuncture's Mechanisms: Looking at the Latest Research to Bridge Past and Present
Live Webinar Saturday May 27th 9:30am - 3pm PDT
25% Off Early Bird Discount Ends 4/2723 // Full Price $115 thereafter
Approved CA CEP #1650 / NCCAOM #9191 for 5 Live CEUs
The purpose of this course is to update how we see and treat the various layers of communication and distribution embedded within the body, which we call “channels”, by reviewing contemporary research and advances in anatomy. The nervous and cardiovascular systems remain central to qi & blood dynamics. With new scientific understandings of acupuncture points, neuroscience, myofascial chains, and physiology, this course aims to add layers of information onto the persistent and mysteriously accurate wisdom of ancient channel/point locations and functions. The goal is to add new depth to your medical vocabulary and to enhance your practical integrative knowledge of acupuncture in the biomedical context.
Part II - The Science of Acupuncture's Mechanisms: Looking at the Latest Research to Bridge Past and Present
Part I - Updating Channel Theory: Looking At the Past Through a Fresh Lens
Part II - The Science of Acupuncture's Mechanisms: Looking at the Latest Research to Bridge Past and Present
Part III - What Works & What Doesn't: Using the Science to Practice More Effective Acupuncture
We are looking forward to sharing this information with you!
The Integrative Healing Institute
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
Live Webinar Saturday May 27th 9:30am - 3pm PDT
25% Off Early Bird Discount Ends 4/2723 // Full Price $115 thereafter
Approved CA CEP #1650 / NCCAOM #9191 for 5 Live CEUs
The purpose of this course is to update how we see and treat the various layers of communication and distribution embedded within the body, which we call “channels”, by reviewing contemporary research and advances in anatomy. The nervous and cardiovascular systems remain central to qi & blood dynamics. With new scientific understandings of acupuncture points, neuroscience, myofascial chains, and physiology, this course aims to add layers of information onto the persistent and mysteriously accurate wisdom of ancient channel/point locations and functions. The goal is to add new depth to your medical vocabulary and to enhance your practical integrative knowledge of acupuncture in the biomedical context.
Part II - The Science of Acupuncture's Mechanisms: Looking at the Latest Research to Bridge Past and Present
- Perform a review of contemporary acupuncture research that explains the physiological
mechanism of acupuncture and its effects. - Explore and discuss the assorted perspectives of acupuncture mechanisms comparing
neurological versus mechanical. - Demonstrate the many layered effects of acupuncture, looking at deqi versus noxious stimuli,
local versus non-local, peripheral versus central nervous system, and downstream effects of
acupuncture on other systems. - Understand the significance of acupuncture neuroscience research and its implications for
acupuncture mechanisms and effectiveness. - Review the correlation of peripheral nerves and their correspondence to the traditional Chinese
acupuncture channels.
Part I - Updating Channel Theory: Looking At the Past Through a Fresh Lens
Part II - The Science of Acupuncture's Mechanisms: Looking at the Latest Research to Bridge Past and Present
Part III - What Works & What Doesn't: Using the Science to Practice More Effective Acupuncture
We are looking forward to sharing this information with you!
The Integrative Healing Institute
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
june 2023
Illuminating Channel Wisdom: Bridging Ancient Theory and Modern Science in Acupuncture: Part III - What Works & What Doesn't: Using the Science to Practice More Effective Acupuncture
PRESENTED BY: Dr. Michael brown, dacm, lac
approved 5 CEUS CA #1650 / NCCAOM #9191
live webinar via zoom saturday June 10th, 9:30am-3pm
Illuminating Channel Wisdom: Bridging Ancient Theory and Modern Science in Acupuncture: Part III - What Works & What Doesn't: Using the Science to Practice More Effective Acupuncture
Live Webinar Saturday June 10th 9:30am - 3pm PDT
25% Off Early Bird Discount Ends 5/10/23 // Full Price $115 thereafter
Approved CA CEP #1650 / NCCAOM #9191 for 5 Live CEUs
The purpose of this course is to update how we see and treat the various layers of communication and distribution embedded within the body, which we call “channels”, by reviewing contemporary research and advances in anatomy. The nervous and cardiovascular systems remain central to qi & blood dynamics. With new scientific understandings of acupuncture points, neuroscience, myofascial chains, and physiology, this course aims to add layers of information onto the persistent and mysteriously accurate wisdom of ancient channel/point locations and functions. The goal is to add new depth to your medical vocabulary and to enhance your practical integrative knowledge of acupuncture in the biomedical context.
Part III - What Works & What Doesn't: Using the Science to Practice More Effective Acupuncture
This Part III of a 3 part series, please join us for the other 2 sessions!
Part I - Updating Channel Theory: Looking At the Past Through a Fresh Lens
Part II - The Science of Acupuncture's Mechanisms: Looking at the Latest Research to Bridge Past and Present
Part III - What Works & What Doesn't: Using the Science to Practice More Effective Acupuncture
The Integrative Healing Institute
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
Live Webinar Saturday June 10th 9:30am - 3pm PDT
25% Off Early Bird Discount Ends 5/10/23 // Full Price $115 thereafter
Approved CA CEP #1650 / NCCAOM #9191 for 5 Live CEUs
The purpose of this course is to update how we see and treat the various layers of communication and distribution embedded within the body, which we call “channels”, by reviewing contemporary research and advances in anatomy. The nervous and cardiovascular systems remain central to qi & blood dynamics. With new scientific understandings of acupuncture points, neuroscience, myofascial chains, and physiology, this course aims to add layers of information onto the persistent and mysteriously accurate wisdom of ancient channel/point locations and functions. The goal is to add new depth to your medical vocabulary and to enhance your practical integrative knowledge of acupuncture in the biomedical context.
Part III - What Works & What Doesn't: Using the Science to Practice More Effective Acupuncture
- Analyze research correlating point location and organ system effects to understand
effectiveness and clinical value of points versus channels. - Discuss the complicated nature of placebo effect and explore research that demonstrates the
distinction between placebo effects and physiological effects of acupuncture. - Learn how acupuncture channels and effects explain the interrelating and interacting complex
of neuro-immuno-endocrine networks. - Review treatment strategies for various medical conditions (e.g. chronic pain, acute pain,
migraines, headaches, IBS, anxiety/depression, addiction, dysmenorrhea, urinary incontinence,
bowel pain, etc.) in the context of acupuncture neuroscience and the neuro-immuno-endocrine
networks. - Summarize the course material and provide simple clinical insights to improve effectiveness of
acupuncture treatment based in a new understanding of accurate Classical Chinese channel
theory and contemporary research.
This Part III of a 3 part series, please join us for the other 2 sessions!
Part I - Updating Channel Theory: Looking At the Past Through a Fresh Lens
Part II - The Science of Acupuncture's Mechanisms: Looking at the Latest Research to Bridge Past and Present
Part III - What Works & What Doesn't: Using the Science to Practice More Effective Acupuncture
The Integrative Healing Institute
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
July 2023
Cupping & Gua Sha for Myofascial Pain
PRESENTED BY: Dr. Samantha Hodges, daom, lac, cmt
APPROVED 4 CEUS CA #1650 / NCCAOM #9191
in person session sports basement, presidio, san francisco- 10AM - 2:30pm, sunday JULY 16TH, 2023
Cupping & Gua Sha for Myofascial Pain with Dr. Samantha Hodges, DAOM, LAc
*In-Person Course Sunday July 16th, 2023 10am - 2:30pm Presidio Sports Basement, San Francisco*
Students will learn the tradition application of cupping and gua sha and how they are used today for myofascial pain. The course will cover techniques, tools, and safety for using cupping and gua sha in the clinic. The course will cover the most recent research on the biochemical reactions resulting from cupping and gua, highlighting the activation of the heme oxygenase-1 system. The course will go over the contraindications for the use of cupping and gua sha.
Space is LIMITED!
Early Bird Rate is $105 until 6/16/23 then $140 therafter!
Learning objectives:
-The traditional application of gua sha and cupping and the application of both for myofascial pain from a TCM perspective.
- Student will learn of the research on the biochemical reaction caused by cupping and gua sha that is believed to producing the pain reducing out of cupping and gua sha, focusing on particular the heme oxygenase-1 system.
-Students will learn various cupping techniques for use with various types of cups (glass, plastic, and silicon)
-Students will lean various applications for gua sha and the different tools that can be used.
-Students will learn how to safely protocols for the use of cups and gua sha and the contraindications.
The Integrative Healing Institute
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
*In-Person Course Sunday July 16th, 2023 10am - 2:30pm Presidio Sports Basement, San Francisco*
Students will learn the tradition application of cupping and gua sha and how they are used today for myofascial pain. The course will cover techniques, tools, and safety for using cupping and gua sha in the clinic. The course will cover the most recent research on the biochemical reactions resulting from cupping and gua, highlighting the activation of the heme oxygenase-1 system. The course will go over the contraindications for the use of cupping and gua sha.
Space is LIMITED!
Early Bird Rate is $105 until 6/16/23 then $140 therafter!
Learning objectives:
-The traditional application of gua sha and cupping and the application of both for myofascial pain from a TCM perspective.
- Student will learn of the research on the biochemical reaction caused by cupping and gua sha that is believed to producing the pain reducing out of cupping and gua sha, focusing on particular the heme oxygenase-1 system.
-Students will learn various cupping techniques for use with various types of cups (glass, plastic, and silicon)
-Students will lean various applications for gua sha and the different tools that can be used.
-Students will learn how to safely protocols for the use of cups and gua sha and the contraindications.
The Integrative Healing Institute
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
We are seeking innovative teachers! apply today
Are you passionate about alternative medicine? Or simply bridging the gap between allopathic and Eastern medicine? We are seeking innovative and captivating instructors to book for our 2021 roster.
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We are especially interested in topics that translate to Chinese Medicine, Energy Medicine, Spirituality, Acupuncture and much more such as...
Qi Gong, Acupuncture Theory, Reiki, Spirituality (any kind), Chinese Medicine, Herbalism, Anti-Aging, Holistic Beauty, Body-Mind-Spirit Connection, Quantum Field, Scalar Physics, Ancient Studies, Dreamwork, BIPOC and LBGTQI Inclusivity Training, Wim Hoff, Meditation, Mindfulness Practices and more.
