Cannabis Care as Art and Science: Why We Need Holistic Approaches
This class will provide the learners with the opportunity to explore why holistic approaches and integrative modalities should be used when providing cannabis care. We will delve into the following questions: How is working with patients who self-titrate cannabis differ from traditional allopathic, prescriptive approaches? Why is coaching an essential skill that all cannabis-care practitioners must build? How do we support patients with realizing their best quality of life?
Exclusive Exhibitor Presentation: Pacific College FACE Program
The Oneness System: The Vital Role of Ministerial Fire in Chinese Medicine Immunology
This presentation provides a comprehensive exploration of the concept of Ministerial Fire and its acute relevance for the approach to recalcitrant diseases including COVID-19.
Exclusive Exhibitor Presentation: Blue Poppy
Why Sex? – Theories and Logistics on the Use of Sex as a Healing Modality in Classical Chinese Medicine
The use of sex as a healing modality is ancient and developed alongside the foundational theories of CM. In this presentation Dr. Felice Dunas will explore the birth and evolution of these practices, how they survived through China’s evolving history and what they have to offer a clinician in practice today. This will be both an historical exploration and a clinically relevant presentation with immediately applicable tools. .
Exhibit Hall: Multiple Rooms
Deeper Layers of Chronic and Recalcitrant Disease: The Treatment of Neurological Disorders with Chinese Herbs
This presentation shares Dr. Fruehauf’s unique herbal approach to neurological disorders—from cognitive issues in children, to degenerative autoimmune conditions such as MS and Parkinson’s, to the recent wave of long-haul COVID and lingering post-vaccination symptoms.
An Overview of Medical Cannabis: Cannabis Care 101
In this workshop style class, the learners will be introduced to the human endocannabinoid system and gain a foundational understanding of how cannabis works in the body and the importance of using holistic modalities to upregulate the endocannabinoid system. A review of recent evidence related to medical cannabis and various disease/ illness issues will be provided. This class is appropriate for cannabis care beginners or those with more advanced knowledge who would like an inspiring refresher course.
The Unique Wisdoms of Female and Male Sexuality: How We Differ and Why It’s Important
In this class, Dr. Felice Dunas will discuss the energetic dynamics of our masculine and feminine natures and how they can be used to contribute to life and healing. She will present case studies from her practice demonstrating how sexual symptoms are caused by and at the effect of the condition of Qi and the internal organs. She will discuss sexual orientation as viewed by the lens of Chinese medicine and will share action steps that you, as a sexual being and as a clinician, can take to utilize this great resource for yourself and your patients.
