Eastmountain Professional Development
Advance your knowledge of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Improve the efficacy of your treatments. Build your practice.
I organize and teach continuing education seminars for health professionals and practitioners. The secret of acupuncture is that there are no secrets. Only finely tuned theories that require a fuller understanding than most foundational course can provide. With attention to detail and context, simple acupuncture treatments can have surprisingly effective results.
Secrets of Effective Acupuncture: Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Saturday, April 21st, 2012. 10am - 4pm
Regularly in the clinic we see cases of carpal tunnel syndrome that should be simple to treat with acupuncture, but don't respond to standard protocols. Learn the factors that can complicate this condition and the treatments that will give results.
Special practitioner self-care techniques round out this seminar, to help you maintain your own health.
This course is accredited by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario for 2.25 CEUs and with the BDDT-N for naturopaths for 2 TCM and 3 General CE credits.
Pre-requisites: A working knowledge of TCM theories and acupuncture point location and function is required. While the class will review the fundamentals of TCM acupuncture, the focus is on advanced theory and treatment.
Secrets of Effective Acupuncture: Acupuncture and Depression
Saturday, May 26th, 2012. 10am - 4pm
Depression affects many people and affects each of them in different ways. Learn how to identify the different facets of depression and how to craft an acupuncture treatment for effective treatment. Chinese Medicine self-care techniques for practitioner mental health will also be part of the day's focus.
This course is accredited by the BDDT-N for naturopaths for 2 TCM and 3 General CE credits.
Pre-requisites: A working knowledge of TCM theories and acupuncture point location and function is required. While the class will review the fundamentals of TCM acupuncture, the focus is on advanced theory and treatment.
Secrets of Effective Acupuncture: Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia
Saturday, Oct 20th, 2012. 10am - 4pm
Fibromyalgia is a complicated condition without clear acupuncture treatment protocols. Finding effective treatments requires careful teasing apart of the various symptoms involved. Learn what to look for and how to craft an effective treatment plan.
Adjunct therapies such as Qigong, Chinese Medicine diet therapy and self-massage will also be explored.
This course is accredited by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario for 2.25 CEUs and with the BDDT-N for naturopaths for 2 TCM and 3 General CE credits.
Pre-requisites: A working knowledge of TCM theories and acupuncture point location and function is required. While the class will review the fundamentals of TCM acupuncture, the focus is on advanced theory and treatment.
Secrets of Effective Acupuncture:Acupuncture for Fertility
Saturday, Nov 24th, 2012. 10am - 4pm
Creating the conditions for optimal health is acupuncture's primary treatment strategy. By providing individually tailored treatments acupuncture can be an effective primary treatment or an adjunct to other interventions. In this seminar you will learn what to assess, how to treat and when to provide treatment. Special Chinese Medicine health practices for self-care for both practitioner and clients will be included in the day.
This course is accredited by the BDDT-N for naturopaths for 2 TCM and 3 General CE credits.
Pre-requisites: A working knowledge of TCM theories and acupuncture point location and function is required. While the class will review the fundamentals of TCM acupuncture, the focus is on advanced theory and treatment.
I have learnt through my clinic, that keeping things simple, focusing on quality and personalized attention can typically get the best results. I've taken this same approach in planning these seminars. Expect small class sizes, clinically useful information and explanations that clarify those confusing Chinese Medicine theories. These workshops are accredited for naturopaths and (when within the scope of practice) RMT's, and cover advanced treatment theories and techniques.
Past seminar topics include:
Menopause
Anxiety
Back Pain
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
To Register
Registration cost for each seminar: $100 / $75 for students. Sign-up for additional seminars for registration discounts:
Practitioners: $100 for one seminar; $150 for 2 seminars; $180 for 3 seminars; $220 for all four seminars
Students: $75 for one seminar; $130 for 2 seminars; $165 for 3 seminars; $200 for all four seminars
A $50 deposit (non-refundable) will be required for registration.
Seminars will be limited to small groups. All sessions will be held in downtown Guelph. To register or for more information, contact me by phone or email (contact information at the top of this page).
last updated March 22nd, 2012
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