Yin Fire Treating Earth for Inflammation, Thyroid and Auto-Immune Disorders
Yin Fire is not just yin deficiency heat, but its own diagnosis with its own specific treatment strategies, and it is implicated in many modern day autoimmune, inflammation-related and difficult-to-treat cases. If the practitioner does not begin with Earth in treating these complex cases, they can resort to perpetually chasing symptoms perpetually instead of addressing the situation as a whole.
Tuina and Patient Self-Care for Comfort in the Menopausal Transition
This hands-on workshop will include techniques of self-massage and acupressure, along with tui na and daoyin for treatment of syndomes and symptoms related to menopause, including pain, fatigue, sexual, urinary and pelvic changes, digestive complaints, sleep difficulties, mental health concerns, and more.
The Yin and Yang of Fascia and the Lymphatic System
This class will explore the connections between fascia, the lymphatic system, and Chinese medicine and how that can influence diagnosis and treatment
Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid
Join Dr. Heidi Lovie, leader of the Hashi Posse, to explore diagnostics, treatment options, and patient communication for success with Hashimoto’s low thyroid, the world’s most common auto-immune condition.
Dr. Tan’s Balance Method Acupuncture in Practice
This class will introduce the philosophy and practical applications of the Balance Method in commonly seen conditions, provide insight on the use of Holographic Imaging Projection to enhance point prescriptions, demonstrate treatment strategies and needling techniques, and examine diagnosis and treatment of difficult cases with the 12 Meridians acupuncture approach.
Blood Syndromes in Practice
This course will offer insights into how to achieve appropriate change in a person who has a blood syndrome in their diagnosis. Factors like trauma, ying and wei disharmony, memory, bleeding disorders, and stuck blood caused by COVID will be discussed and addressed with clinical experience for practical success.
Afternoon Qigong
Qi Gong for Health Professionals is a short sequence of stretching and moving exercises designed to support health professionals in their practices.These execises are drawn from Yijnijing and Taijiquan practices.
Morning Qigong
Qi Gong for Health Professionals is a short sequence of stretching and moving exercises designed to support health professionals in their practices.These execises are drawn from Yijnijing and Taijiquan practices.
News You Can Use: Six developments in Tech and Research That Will Impact How We Practice and Talk to Patients
Dr. Citkovitz will discuss recent research and issues of current interest in the news and how you can apply them to your work, including systems thinking, cultural appropriation, long COVID, brain to brain concordance, acupuncture’s relationship with fascia, opioid receptors, and inflammation, and more.
Improving Connective Tissue Integrity and Lymphatic Drainage in the Face
Learn how to restore the health and appearance of the face by improving connective tissue function and stimulating lymphatic drainage via manual techniques, which will be demonstrated.
