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“What I appreciate the most is the breadth of experience Dr. Chen shared in reference to each of the formula - some of the uses and combinations are new to me and will be helpful in my clinical practice.” L.C.

“I learned many new connections between TCM & Western medication which will help me to mesh both together. Excellent seminars.” M.B.

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All our seminars are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Each class is approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the California Acupuncture Board and NCCAOM unless otherwise noted below.

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Acupuncture

Master Tung's Points Dr. Tan's Applications by Richard Tan

Herbs

Practice Management / Legal

Pulse Diagnosis

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

In this exciting seminar, Dr. Tan extends his teaching of the Balance Method to include explanations of and applications for Master Tung’s famous points. Dr. Tan explains how he uses his five systems of the Balance Method to uncover the rationale behind the great success of Master Tung’s Points. He further examines concepts of distal and opposite-side needling.

Furthermore, Dr. Tan discusses points from Master Tung’s teachings that have not previously been translated into English.

Finally, he gives precise instructions on where the points are located, and how to needle for greatest efficacy. He also shares his clinical experience, and case studies proving the overwhelming effectiveness of simple point combinations.

* Closing the day, Dr. Tan demonstrates the course material by treating several audience members, to facilitate hands-on understanding for all attendees.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

Understand the theories behind the Balance Method
Be able to apply Balance Method theories to Master Tung’s points
Know Master Tung’s most commonly-used points, their locations, needling techniques and applications

6/21/08 Los Angeles, CA · 8/23/08 Portland, OR

Fang Jia Fang – The Art and Science of Herbal Combinations (Part I) by Jimmy Chang, L.Ac.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

Patients are not cookie cut to perfectly fit one specific formula per disease pattern. Each patient, with her/his own constitution, medical history, and mix of signs and symptoms, is complex, and requires her/his own customized herbal combinations to fit specific needs and conditions.

Attend this course to learn the concept of ”Fang Jia Fang” from “Master of Herbology” Jimmy Chang. As he shares with you the art and science of herbal combinations, he teaches you what he most commonly uses to yield maximum results. Shorten the trial and error period in your practice: take advantage of Jimmy Chang’s 20 years of clinical experience. This is an eye-opening experience with potential to change the way you practice herbology.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will know pulses related to, and indications for use of, herbs and formulas from these categories:

Astringent
Blood-moving
Qi-regulating
Diuretic
Harmonizing
Tonic
Phlegm-eliminating

3/16/08 San Francisco, CA

Fang Jia Fang – The Art and Science of Herbal Combinations (Part II) by Jimmy Chang, L.Ac

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

In part II of this module, Jimmy Chang continues to share his most effective combinations of single herbs and formulas.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will know pulses related to, and indications for use of, herbs and formulas from these categories:

Diaphoretic
Heat-clearing
Purgatives
Anti-rheumatic
Aromatic damp-dispelling
Interior-warming
Anti-parasitic
Stop bleeding
Shen calming, tranquilizing
Orifice-opening

7/27/08 Oakland, CA

Meet the Masters: The Classic Formulas They Crafted and Their Contemporary Connections
by John K. Chen, L.Ac., O.M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

Discover how dynamic theories of TCM evolved through the ages, from Shang Han Lun (Discussion of Cold-Induced Disorders) to Wen Re Lun (Discussion of Warm and Hot Disorders), as environmental and epidemiological conditions changed.

Compare how in the last two hundred years, from the Industrial Revolution to today, changes in lifestyle and never-before-seen toxins affected health and changed disease patterns. Distinguish conditions prevalent in agricultural societies from those in indoor/office environments (with sedentary lifestyles and chronic disorders), and how to treat them effectively.

Dr. John Chen introduces the masterminds behind classic formulas used for thousands of years, and shows you how to apply these classic formulas to contemporary conditions. Learn how Huang Di, Zhang Zhong-Jing, and other famous doctors would approach and treat contemporary diseases such as cancer, obesity, hyperlipidemia, automimmune diseases, and more, with the classical formulas they crafted.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

Be knowledgeable in the history and dynamics of TCM
Understand the rationale behind creation of classic formulas by great masters of TCM
Be able to apply and modify classic formulations to treat contemporary conditions

5/03/08 Washington DC · 7/26/08 Oakland, CA · 8/24/08 Portland, OR · 11/15/08 Chicago, IL
12/6/08 Los Angeles, CA

Mix and Match 30 Formulas for Clinical Success by Alex Yuan Da Chen, L.Ac., O.M.D

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

“Dui Yao,” the art of combining single herbs, is widely recognized for providing exponential effects as each herb enhances the combined therapeutic benefit of the formula. This concept is used frequently today as a model for combining herbal formulas to achieve the most effective care. Since patients rarely present with just one simple textbook condition why not modify your approach to meet their complex conditions with effective formulas? Join in on this fun and practical workshop: Learn how to use and combine 30 primary herbal formulas for the best clinical results.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

Know applications of the top 30 herbal formulas for everyday use
Learn disorders that those 30 formulas treat singularly and in combination
Learn the ‘differential diagnosis’ of prescribing formulas

8/17/08 Fullerton, CA

TCM Iridology / Clinical Exam & Herbal Applications for Sports Injuries by Robert Teng-Fang Wu, L.Ac.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

TCM Iridology

“The eyes are the gateway to the soul.” (Herman Melville)

In iridology, the study of the iris in diagnosing diseases, the eye is seen as the window to the body. The overall condition of the body is reflected by the condition of the eyes, while the markings, patterns, and coloring of the iris reflect the manifestations and functions of body organs and systems.

Learn from Robert Teng-Fang Wu, one of the few TCM doctors in the world who is proficient in this diagnostic technique. Immediately incorporate this new diagnostic modality into your practice.

Clinical Exam & Herbal Applications for Sports Injuries

Also a specialist in sports injuries, Teng-Fang Wu reveals secrets of his treatment success. Discover essentials of clinical examination for diagnosis of different types of injuries, and learn herbal approaches and applications that provide the most effective results.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to:

Incorporate TCM Iridology as a diagnostic method in their practice
Understand herbal prescription principles according to TCM Iridology
Perform comprehensive clinical examination of sports injuries
Treat sports injuries effectively using herbal applications

6/22/08 Los Angeles, CA

Treatment of Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders by Jimmy Chang, L.Ac.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

An unhealthy digestive system is a significant root of various conditions and diseases. Join Jimmy Chang’s class and help your patients live cleaner, healthier lives. Learn to diagnose common gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders using specialized techniques Dr. Chang synthesized from the Huang Di Nei Jing. Not only revealing diagnostic strategies, Dr. Chang also shares how to successfully apply strategic herbal treatments for effective clinical results.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

Make accurate diagnoses integrating Eight Principle Differentiation with blood pressure, heart rate, visual and cutaneous region diagnostics
Understand TCM perspectives on gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders
Know pulses associated with these disorders
Know herbal treatments specific to each disorder

2/24/08 Anaheim, CA

Women’s Health and Infertility by Jimmy Chang, L.Ac.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

Men and women are NOT created equal. Although much of our anatomy and physiology are similar, women’s conditions in some instances are more complicated than those of men. Jimmy Chang focuses this module of his seminar series on how to identify disorders most likely to affect women. Learn how to treat these syndromes successfully, using Jimmy Chang’s special pulse techniques and herbal strategies. Discover the powerful effectiveness of Chinese herbs for the highly specialized discipline of women’s healthcare.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will have the learning tools to:

Understand women’s health and infertility from TCM perspectives
Know pulses commonly associated with women’s health conditions
Determine underlying causes of infertility
Effectively treat women’s health disorders and infertility with herbal formulas

06/01/2008 Denver, CO

Integrative Approach, Great Results (How to See 60 Patients a Day) by Robert Doane, L.Ac.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

Want patients, MDs and other healthcare professionals to be your best sources of frequent referrals? Learn integrative approaches to communication and effective care.

All great masters of Chinese Medicine have one thing in common. They treat a lot of patients. Clinical effectiveness has little to do with academia. Many great scholars in the field were not that clinically successful. Why? Because just memorizing books is not sufficient to succeed in practice. At best, textbooks are simplifications. Patient patterns of imbalance are almost never simple, but usually quite complicated, unlike a simple reading of textbooks would have you believe. Usually patients have at least five, and more often than not, seven or eight different co-existing patterns of disharmony. It takes a lot of practice to figure out how to effectively treat such cases. Consequently, the best way to master the medicine is to treat many, many people. You cannot do it, seeing five people a day. You have to treat hundreds of shoulders, backs, asthma sufferers, etc. to begin to grasp the most effective ways to deal with each of these conditions. In this seminar, Robert Doane gives you insights that greatly shorten your search for expertise in this medicine.

In the morning, Robert Doane discusses the business aspects of practice. He gives you tips on how to run a successful practice. In the afternoon, he reviews scientific aspects of acupuncture, the relationship of channels to muscle distribution, and techniques for quickly identifying the affected channels as patients detail their pain. From there, applying western perspectives to Dr. Tan’s Balance Method is readily learned. This experienced practitioner also helps course participants see how Jimmy Chang's common pulse diagnoses can be readily understood in western medical terms. Adjust your vision and communication: watch your effectiveness and your practice grow!

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

Know key steps in building a thriving practice and steady stream of referrals
Understand and be able to explain acupuncture to patients and allopathic practitioners from a scientific perspective
Be familiar with Dr. Tan’s Balance Method from a western perspective
Be familiar with the basics of Jimmy Chang’s pulse diagnosis from a western perspective

2/23/08 Anaheim, CA · 3/15/08 San Francisco, CA · 5/31/08 Denver, CO

Essentials of Treating Work Comp Patients by Ted Priebe, L.Ac., O.M.D.

Approved for 4 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

As a visionary in our profession, Dr. Ted Priebe was instrumental in the inclusion of acupuncture as an approved therapy within California’s Workers’ Compensation system. As one of the foremost experts in this area, Dr. Priebe currently sits on the Medical Evidence Advisory Committee for the Division of Workers’ Compensation. He presents the most up-to-date information on the essentials of treating work comp patients.

Learn to understand the Workers’ Compensation system as well as the roles and responsibilities of licensed practitioners designated as “personal acupuncturist.” Become familiar with how communication and evidence is essential for reimbursement, and for refutation to denial of payment.

Upon completion of the course, practitioners will:

Have an overview of the California Workers’ Compensation system
Know the role and responsibilities of the “personal acupuncturist” in treating workers’ compensation patients
Understand the Scope of Licensure and Scope of Practice under Labor Code 3209.3(a)

8/16/08 Fullerton, CA (2 pm. to 6 pm.) Must also register for Personal Injury Practice for Acupuncture by Eric C.

Personal Injury Practice for Acupuncturists by Eric Chen, Esq., O.M.D.

Approved for 4 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

At some point during our time in practice, most licensed acupuncturists encounter personal injury (“PI”) cases. PI cases are more complex than the average patient case, in that there is a legal aspect to these cases. This means that providing care and receiving payment may involve not just you and the patient, but also lawyers, insurance adjusters, members of a jury and even judges, as the PI arena relates to your roles and responsibilities as a licensed healthcare provider.

In this course, Eric Chen, Attorney at Law and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, presents the steps and procedures required in personal injury cases, to not only provide the patient with the best care, but also help them maximize their recovery.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to:

Evaluate personal injury cases and complete detailed examinations to document injury history
Write a medical report and ensure that medical records are complete and sufficient
Know what is considered “valid authorization” for releasing medical records and the procedures for releasing records
Understand various forms of payment in personal injury cases and the pros and cons of each to ensure you are paid for your services

8/16/08 Fullerton, CA (9 am. to 1 pm) Must also register for Essentials of Treating Work Comp Patients by Ted Priebe

Revolutionary Pulse Diagnosis Part I by Jimmy Chang, L.Ac.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

Jimmy Chang reveals details of the pulses reflecting today’s most common biomedical diseases. Introduction of the most frequently seen pulses, along with practice sessions, allows you to think beyond identifiable pathogenic factors such as dryness, dampness, and fire to detect precise patterns linked to high cholesterol, endometriosis, angina pectoris, gallstones, and more. Reading Master Chang's pulse manual, Pulsynergy, prior to attending class is required. Please request a copy when you register.

Note: To provide optimal learning conditions, the pulse classes are limited to 30 people. We regret that the high cost of offering these courses prohibits us from providing gift certificates for herbal purchases; but, we trust that the high quality of the learning experience will be a reward in itself.

Upon completion of this class, practitioners will be able to:

Properly locate cun, guan, and chi pulse positions and know according to Jimmy Chang’s method which organ each position represents
Categorize pulses according to TCM Eight Principle Differentiation
Feel and distinguish the most commonly seen pulses in each of the six pulse positions, and associate them with contemporary biomedical conditions

10/05/08 Rowland Heights,CA. 11/02/2008 Ontario, CA

Revolutionary Pulse Diagnosis Part II by Jimmy Chang, L.Ac.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

Jimmy Chang teaches how to diagnose disease patterns according to the Eight Extra meridians. Practice sessions are designated throughout both Part I and II classes, in which attendees use what they’ve learned to take one another’s pulses, while Master Chang verifies their findings. This is an advanced workshop offered only once every two or three years. This information cannot be found in any classic or contemporary books. Do not miss this rare opportunity to learn from the best. Reading Pulsynergy and prior attendance to Revolutionary Pulse Diagnosis (Part I) are required for admission to Part II.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

Know pulse locations of the Eight Extra meridians
Know the types of pulses most commonly seen related to the Eight Extra meridians
Be familiar with diseases associated with the pulses of the Eight Extra meridians
Feel and distinguish the most commonly seen pulses in each Extraordinary meridian and associate them with modern biomedical conditions

11/23/08 Rowland Heights, CA . 12/14/2008 Ontario, CA

Practical Qi Gong for Optimal Health by Alex Chen, L.Ac., O.M.D.

Approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the state of California and the NCCAOM

In this fun and energizing class, Dr. Chen demonstrates how Qi Gong can improve your health in as little as two weeks. He presents specific Qi Gong postures and breathing techniques shown to be effective in improving respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, and hepatic functions. As time permits, Dr. Chen covers use of the Qi Gong Stick, key meditative postures, and the five therapeutic sounds relating to the five internal organs. Come in comfortable clothing, ready for a day of Qi Gong on the pathway to optimal health. You’ll leave with ready-to-use skills, understanding and enthusiasm.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to:

Demonstrate key Qi Gong positions and breathing techniques
Know how to select and communicate the practices that most benefit their patients’ conditions
Understand keys to meditation and overcoming anxiety and restlessness
Utilize the Qi Gong stick to maximize blood flow in the vessels
Practice the five sounds associated with sedating zang organs
Correlate herbal treatment for various disorders to practicing Qi Gong

5/04/08 Washington DC. 11/16/08 Chicago, IL. 12/07/08 Los Angeles, CA

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