Acupuncture Society of Washington D.C.
Your source in the nation's capitol for acupuncture and traditional East Asian medicine

Continuing Education

Note: ASDC posts course and workshop offerings on acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and Asian medical arts such as Qi Gong that are held in east-coast states,  workshops and symposia held by national organizations, and opportunities for international study. We are happy to post your event! Most must meet the east-coast state requirement.  Please send notices to:  Jim Pastore, Communications, at  pastore.acupuncture@gmail.com. ASDC reserves the right to edit announcements/submissions.

For Distance Learning (online courses), scroll to the bottom of this page.

February 2012

Feb. 23:  Webinar.  Gluten Intolerance and Digestive Disorders.  Free.  12-1 EST. Presented by Health Concerns.  Gluten Intolerance can contribute to celiacdisease, IBS, Chrone's disease, ulcerative colitis, heart burn, GERD, ulcers and chronic malabsorption.  This webinar will discuss a gluten free diet and nutrients that support intestinal healing.  www.healthconcerns.com/pro or 800-233-9355.
Feb. 26 & March 11: Columbia, MD.  Advanced  Pulse Diagnosis Training Program in Acupuncture with Jack M. Daniel. A hands-on, experiential, six-hour, classical pulse diagnosis workshop designed to advance pulse-taking skills. The format of the program is comprised of two, three-hour sections separated by two weeks for individual practice on technique.  Enrollment is limited to maximize feedback.


By participating in this course you will: (1) Exhibit increasing knowledge of the textual data available on classical Chinese pulse diagnosis.(2) Demonstrate advancing skills with abilities to distinguish the emblematic pulse qualities of the Five Zang. (3) Show improving skills related to discerning the basic pulse qualities. (4) Display growing abilities in comparing differing, difficult pulse qualities.


Location: Columbia, MD. Both Sundays: 1:30 – 4:45 PM. Tuition is $150, payable in advance of the course to reserve your space.  Please make payments to The Whole Circle™, PO Box 5733, Baltimore, MD  21282-5733. Tuition in full is due by March 5th. To reserve your space now: (410) 764-3988, Jack@thewholecircle.com.




Feb. 26: Ellicott City, MD. Applying Dr. Tan's Balance Method to Five-Element Practice with Tyme Gigliotti.  Learn how to get immediate results by incorporating the basic aspects of this remarkable and simple system into your practice and still treat your patient's deeper spirit level needs.  Whether you know nothing about the Balance Method or have had some experience with it, you will be able to use it effectively with your patients immediately, and discover how you and the patient can unveil what their spirit is crying out for. "It's easier to cultivate an observer when pain isn't all you observe."

Fee: $125. 9am-6pm, 8 CEU's. Location: 2985 Normandy Dr., Ellicott City, MD. Contact: Tyme Gigliotti , (443) 398-1083.




March 2012
March 4: Newton, MA.  Clinical Nutrition Pearls for Acupuncturists with George Mandler, LDN, L.Ac.  7 CAEs.  $175.
This course will provide practitioners with dietary approaches for supporting a patient’s health. We will begin the day discussing the identification and pathophysiology of food sensitivities. You will learn the common symptoms that can be triggered by immune and non-immune mediated reactions.  Practical dietary suggestions as well as supplements that can be used in your practice to help sequester the response will be presented.   The rest of the day we will discuss the identification, dietary modifications and supplements used for common diseases. We’ll discuss strategies for common inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and liver disease.  Participants will learn how to read a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to identify often missed sub-clinical anemia and appropriate dietary and supplement treatment.  We will also discuss how to interpret common blood tests such as thyroid panels and lipid profiles as well as dietary management if pathologies are present.  Research citations will be provided for all topics as well as discussion on certain controversial topics. Contact:  www.nesa.edu.


March 7: Webinar. Herbal Approaches to Parasites and Lyme Disease.   Free, 12-1 EST.  Parasites are endemic in many parts of the world, and resistance to anti-parasitic drugs is on the rise.  Lyme disease is the most common tick born disease the the USA.

Learn which Chinese herbs have anti-parasitic properties, and learn strategies for overcoming the Borelia bacteria.   Register at:  www.healthconcerns.com/pro or phone 800-233-9355.
March 10:  Gaithersburg, MD.  Advanced Battlefield Acupuncture with John Howard, L.Ac., Sponsored by Lhasa OMS.  8 PDAs. NCCAOM. "The Battlefield Acupuncture protocol is one of the most powerful tools for reducing pain in minutes. Add to the knowledge you obtained in the basic class. Learn to treat many more conditions! Use fewer needles with phenomenal results!  
The Advanced Battlefield Acupuncture class builds on the basic Battlefield Acupuncture (BA) protocol. It was derived from years of clinical observation of complex and multi-symptom conditions when there was limited to no results using the basic BA protocol. These techniques have been tested and used over the past 10 years. After covering the Advanced BA protocols  [we will cover other] forms of auricular therapy that are being practiced throughout the world including Nogier's three phase acupuncture system."  Fee:  $195.
Directions at: http://www.higaithersburg.com/location.php.

Registration or Questions: battlefieldacupuncture@yahoo.com or phone 240-413-9211. Checks are payable to "Maryland Acupuncture Clinic" and should be mailed to: Sara Howard, 11223 Minstrel Tune Dr., Germantown, MD 20876.

March 10-11: Newton, MA.  Lectures on Tung’s Acupuncture II
with Henry McCann, DAOM, LicAc.  13 CAEs & NCCAOM PDAs.   Practitioners:
$250.  This exceptionally effective family lineage style represents an ancient divergent approach to acupuncture treatment that has survived to the present day, independent of the TCM movement.  It is characterized by its unique set of non-channel points, simple needling techniques, ample use of bleeding therapy and extensive use of distal points.  Tung’s acupuncture is fairly well known in Taiwan, the final home of the last member of the Tung lineage to practice medicine, although it has only recently gained notoriety in the west. This course will be a comprehensive introduction to the unique points, needle techniques, and principles of Tung’s acupuncture.  It offers Oriental medicine providers a rare look at a unique method of treatment that will deepen their understanding of even conventional acupuncture.  It also teaches providers how to be able to competently and confidently apply minimal needle point protocols.  Contact:  www.nesa.edu.

March 22:  Webinar 9 -11 PTD (12-2 EST).  $99.   2-Hour required reading text.  4 NCCAOM PDAs. Therapeutic Uses of Fish Oil.   Sponsored by Health Concerns. Studies of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids suggest reduced risk of diseases such as heart, stroke, cancer, immune disorders, asthma and neurological disorders.  This webinar will cover the traditional and modern uses of fish oil, clinical tips, types of preparations and the anti-inflammatory diet.  Types of fish oils will be compared.  Contact:  800-233-9355 or register at www.healthconcerns.com/pro.

 
March 31-April 1: Tysons Corner, VA. Chinese Medicine in the 21st Century with Lonny Jarrett. 14 CEUs Pending. ASDC Members: $325.
"What is the largest possible context for the practice of Chinese medicine in the 21st century? How will Chinese medicine help humanity to face the challenges that confront us today? What are the most significant imbalances of our time and how can Chinese medicine help? The intention of my teaching is to give the student a core grounding in this inner tradition. Constitutional diagnosis will be examined as an organizing framework that yields deep insights into each patient's destiny and path of healing. The imagery contained in the acupuncture point names will be discussed as it relates to the points inner functions. We will cover the functional dynamics of the sheng and ke cycles to understand Chinese medicine as a fully holistic/integral science. Participation in this class is suitable for practitioners from any tradition and level of training who wish to deepen their perspective on their art."

Lonny Jarrett has been a leading scholar in the field of Chinese medicine since 1980.  He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and a founding board member of the Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts.
 
Early Bird Discount until Feb 15th 2012. $375 Non- Association Member. $325 Participating AOM Association Member *,$325 Student Non-Association Member. $275 Student Participating AOM Association Member *. After Feb 15th 2012 Seminar Rates will go up $50. *Paticipating state associations: MAS (Maryland), NCAOM (North Carolina), ASDC (Washington DC).  Registration: Acupuncture Society of Virginia, www.acusova.com.


March 24-25: Columbia, MD. Treating the Endocrine System with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Jeffrey Yuen. Sponsored by Maryland Acupuncture Society. 

This weekend seminar will focus on integrating theories of the endocrine system with Chinese medicine. There will be a focus on the inter-relationship between the glands and their energetic similarities to the features of the Zang-Fu, particularly the San Jiao. Participants will develop strategies using acupuncture and herbal applications to treat endocrine issues relating to immunity, autoimmunity, neurology, and psychology.

The endocrine system of biomedicine is closely related to the concepts and theories articulated by the Jin-Ye within the perspective of Chinese medicine. The relationship of ye-thick fluids to the jing-essence and their impact on the processes of human development, physiology, and aging conveys some of the functions associated with the hormonal secretions of our body. More importantly, the attributes associated with the jin-ye to xue-blood and their respective Zang-Fu (as well as the Curious Fu) relationship clarify for the practitioner of Chinese medicine a better understanding of some of the major issues clinically seen pertaining to the endocrine system.

Saturday 10a.m.-5p.m.  Sunday, 8a.m.-5p.m. Up to 14 CEUs available. DoubleTree Hilton, Columbia, MD. Fee:  ASDC Members:  before Feb 25 $300; after Feb 25 $325. CONTACT: Maryland Acupuncture Society, 443-320-1695, registrar@maryland-acupuncture.org, or view Web listing at http://www.maryland-acupuncture.org/jeffrey_yuen_7.html.


March 31: Newton, MA.  Advanced Tui Na Techniques for the Back with Bill Helm, ABT, AOBTA Certificated Instructor.  Practitioners: $450 for the weekend (up to 10% savings!); $250 for day. 7 CAEs - Pending NCBTMB approval
NCCAOM PDA pending.

Tui Na is the manual therapy of Traditional Chjnese Medicine.  It utilizes unique hand techniques and soft tissue  methods to address a variety of pathological conditions. Tui Na uses the Traditional Chinese Medical theory of channels and collaterals (meridians or pathways) and the flow of the qi energy as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques, Tui Na seeks to establish a more harmonious qi energy through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body to naturally heal itself.  External herbal poultices, compresses, liniments and salves are also used to enhance the other therapeutic methods. In this introductory seminar the student will learn a Tui Na protocol for the spine that includes the major methods of Tui Na for back pain.  Contact:  www.nesa.edu.


April 2012


April 1: Potomac, MD. The Western Diagnosis, TCM Treatments and Research Updates of Common Skin Diseases; Yellow Emperor’s Classics of Internal Medicine. Sponsored by Virginia Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (VITCM).

Fee: $208. ASDC Members qualify for Discounted Rate: $170. (Mail check to VITCM,8214 Old Courthouse Rd,Vienna,VA22182 before March 15, 2012, discount rate at $188). Contact: Dr. Arthur Fan，Tel: 703-499-4428, ChineseMedicineInstitute@gmail.com. http://www.vitcm.org/?page_id=46.  Location of Program: Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac, Maryland 20854；Tel: 240-777-6960.

Skin problems, which affect more than 10 million Americans, can be one of the most frustrating and stubborn group of symptoms to successfully treat. Many pharmaceutical solutions offer quick relief but do not provide a lasting solution, and come with risks such as toxic build-up in the body and weakening of other organ systems. Chinese Medicine can be safer and intends to address the root cause of the symptom instead of covering it up each time it appears. Dermatology is a recognized specialty in traditional Chinese Medicine. Treatments for skin disorders have been described as early as 1100-221 BC in China.  Acupuncture and Chinese herbs offer a natural solution to improving skin conditions with its sophisticated system, both external and internal administration. There are hundreds of herbal formulas available for skin disorders such as herpes, eczema, and psoriasis.

Schedule:

8:00AM-9:30AM: Tai Chi and Medical Applications. By Drs. Eugene Zhang, Arthur Fan (Outside, in Parking lot; if rain or snow, cancel).

9:30AM-1:30PM: Western Diagnosis & TCM Management for Common Skin Diseases. with Dr. Yongming Li

1:30 PM- 3:00PM:  TCM and Skin Disorder: An Update on Clinical Research. with Dr. Lixing Lao.

3:00PM-5:30PM: Yellow Emperor’s Classics of Internal Medicine: Four Seasons, Five Organs, Yin Yang and Related Experiments. with Dr. Quansheng Lu



April 21:  Herndon, VA.  Gluten and Leaky Gut Seminar Module 2.  Presented by R. Shane Steadman, DC. Covers why we have so much gluten sensitivity now, how it compares to celiac disease; clinical, nutritional and dietary applications; causes, brain and hormonal connections.  $!25; $140 after Mar. 30th.  Contact: matthewlipsey@apexenergetics.com or 800.736-4381 x 4004.

April 28-29: Mineola, NY. Clinical Application of Acupuncture “Root-Knot” Theory; Cosmetic Acupuncture for Breast Augmentation with Dr. Renxiao Yan from Beijing, China. Location: New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.  Registration details will be announced. Contact: nyctcm.edu or (516) 739-1545


June 2012

June 2-3, September 22-23 and October20-21: Columbia, MD. Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (Shen-Hammer pulse system) with Ross Rosen, a long-time student of Dr. Leon Hammer. Three class series.  CONTACT: Maryland Acupuncture Society, 443-320-1695, http://maryland-acupuncture.org/continuing_ed.html


June 2:  Newton, MA. Chinese Self-Care Exercises for Health and Longevity with Steven Cardoza, Lic. Ac. $195 per day or $350 for the weekend. 7 CAEs; NCCAOM PDA pending.
Most western exercises are designed to build muscle strength, flexibility, or aerobic fitness. These simple Chinese exercises build health and longevity by increasing the openness and functionality of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, the spine, internal organs, glands, and meridian pathways. They are drawn from many Chinese sources, including An Mo Dao Yin, Er Shi Duan Jin, Yang Shen Gong, Pai Da Gong, simple Qigongs, Daoist Yoga, and more. 
Some of the exercises focus on a specific part of the body, while others influence the entire body at once. You’ll be introduced to ways of selecting the exercises prescriptively, best addressing your personal health goals, or those of your patients. Some theory will be included, giving you a better understanding of how each exercise works, and of how an exercise may enhance any qigong or taiji practice you may currently have. www.nesa.edu.


July 2012

July 21-22: Mineola, NY. Master Tung’s Special Points with Dr. Wei-Chieh Young. Location: New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.  Registration details will be announced. Contact: nyctcm.edu or (516) 739-1545


November 2012


November 3-4, 2012: Columbia, MD. Dai Mai & Ren Mai Treatment Strategies for Auto-Immune and Other Disorders with KiikoMatsumoto. CONTACT: Maryland Acupuncture Society, 443-320-1695, http://maryland-acupuncture.org/continuing_ed.html

Distance Learning (recorded workshops):  

 We list distance learning courses at random.  If you learn of courses/sources that you feel others should know about, please let us know at pastore.acupuncture@gmail.com.  (Prices of courses may have changed since we added the listing.  Check the appropriate website for current information.) 

 




Horary points with Thea Elijah. $40. www.perennialmedicine.com.
Xi Cleft points with Thea Elijah. $40. www.perennialmedicine.com.

  

 

Misha Cohen on HPV and Viral Related Cancers. $120. 4 CEUs.   www.prodseminars.com 

                        

www.Nourishingdestiny.com

 offers a series of on-line courses/lectures from $60 to $250 for membership, including:

  

 

Lonny Jarrett on Evolution, Enlightenment and Medicine. 8 PDAs


Michael Greenwood on Dynamic Interactive Acupuncture and Transformation. 8 PDAs


Kevin Doherty on Creating a Practice of Value and Depth: Conscious Marketing and Practice Management for Acupuncturists.  8 PDAs. 


Will Morris on Evolution, Self and Chinese Medicine. 8 PDAs.

                                                         

Z'ev Rosenberg on Wisdom and the Scholar Physician: Expressions in Clinic and Daily Life.  2 PDAs.


www.thewholecircle.com with Jack Daniel: Offers 68 on-line courses with national and state CEUs. Examples:


Zhang Fu and the Officials  (per organ system).  $18 each.


Ethics in Oriental Medicine  $57.


Patterns of Disharmony (13 courses), $18 each.


Advanced Seminar Program -- 25 courses from $18 to $50; ranges from phantom limb pain to diabetes and more.


Clinical Diagnosis courses (10)  from $25 to $81.

 

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