CEU Courses
CEU Course
CEU Course- Doctoral level class| Date | Type | Title | CEU/Hrs | Campus |
| Dec 05, 2008 Friday | | Lotus Hands 1 | 19 | Santa Cruz |
| Dec 07, 2008 Sunday | | Clinical Applications of the Lingshu Classic | 16 pending | San Jose |
| Dec 10, 2008 Wednesday | | Lotus Hands Cervical Focus | 6 | Santa Cruz |
| Dec 12, 2008 Friday | | Lotus Hands II | 19 | Santa Cruz |
| Dec 19, 2008 Friday | | Research Methodology | 16 pending | San Jose |
| Dec 21, 2008 Sunday | | Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (EENT) | 16 pending | San Jose |
| Jan 07, 2009 Wednesday | | Study in Thailand- Earn Certifications in Medical Qi Gong and Thai Massage | 40 | San Jose |
| Jan 09, 2009 Friday | | Endocrinology and Diabetes from TCM and Western Medicine Perspectives | 16 pending | Santa Cruz |
| Jan 10, 2009 Saturday | | Thai Massage: Jup Sen Method | 32 | San Jose |
| Jan 11, 2009 Sunday | | Level 1 Acupressure Certification | 40 | San Jose |
| Jan 11, 2009 Sunday | | Introduction to Acupressure | 7.5 | San Jose |
| Jan 21, 2009 Wednesday | | Level 3 Acupressure Certification | 54 | San Jose |
| Jan 24, 2009 Saturday | | Barefoot Doctor | 6 | San Jose |
| Feb 25, 2009 Wednesday | | Level 4 Acupressure Certification | 44 | San Jose |
| Feb 28, 2009 Saturday | | Barefoot Doctor | 6 | San Jose |
| Mar 07, 2009 Saturday | | Microcurrent for Pain, Injury and Facial Rejuvenation | 16 | San Jose |
| Mar 07, 2009 Saturday | | Pediatric Tuina | 8 | San Jose |
| Mar 28, 2009 Saturday | | 5 Element Aromatherapy | 6 | San Jose |
| Apr 25, 2009 Saturday | | Five Element Aromatherapy Part 2 | 6 | San Jose |
| Lotus Hands 1 |
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| Douglas Bertram, M.T.C.M, L.Ac., LMT | 19 CEUs | ||||
| This level one class is an introduction to the Lotus Hands approach of assessing musculoskeletal conditions. In this class you will learn to locate tension in the body using a unique therapeutic diagnostic method. Lotus Hands is a mindful orthopedic approach; this class focuses on both detailed anatomical precision and the importance of a present mind. | |||||
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| Clinical Applications of the Lingshu Classic |
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| Andrew Wu, LAc | 16 pending CEUs | ||||
| This course aims to relate modern acupuncture practices and protocols with ancient wisdom found in the Lingshu classic. This course will disclose the wisdom of ancient TCM practitioners and look at the classics in a practical way. By studying the Lingshu, practitioners will have a clearer understanding of the origin of their practices and the logic and theory behind them. | |||||
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| Lotus Hands Cervical Focus |
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| Douglas Bertram, MTCM, L.Ac., LMT | 6 CEUs | ||||
| Learn special techniques for unwinding and unblocking the cervical area of the body using the Lotus Hands modality. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Lotus Hands I | |||||
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| Lotus Hands II |
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| Douglas Bertram, MTCM, L.Ac., LMT | 19 CEUs | ||||
| Lotus Hands Level II will focus more on the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. You will learn to effect change in tension levels by skillfully choosing appropriate hand techniques and the importance of using mindfulness when treating musculoskeletal conditions. By the completion of this class you will be able to treat any musculoskeletal condition with confidence. You will also develop an understanding of how to implement mindfulness into any modality that works with the human body. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Lotus Hands I | |||||
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| Research Methodology |
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| Nadine Gassner, PhD and Misha Cohen, LAc | 16 pending CEUs | ||||
| This course is an introduction to evidence-based medicine for clinical research. The course introduces protocol design, hypothesis development, and gathering of evidence, including decision analysis. Topics include: the need for clinical Chinese herbal research, how to define outcomes in clinical Chinese medicine research, how to develop clinical and translational research concepts, research project development especially clinical Chinese herbal research, special considerations in Chinese herbal research, and how to conduct a clinical research project within your practice. | |||||
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| Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (EENT) |
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| Jeffrey Pang, LAc and Alan Wong, MD | 16 pending CEUs | ||||
| This course will familiarize the attendees with the etiology, pattern differentiation, and treatment principles of common disorders of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. An integrative approach to the common conditions such as rhinitis, tinnitus and deafness, laryngitis, pharyngitis, hordeolum, myopia, otopyrrhea, and toothache will be discussed in-depth. Attendees will also learn to recognize red flags that might suggest a more serious pathology that requires referral. | |||||
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| Study in Thailand- Earn Certifications in Medical Qi Gong and Thai Massage |
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| 40 CEUs | |||||
| Cost includes certification, lovely accommodations, and three gourmet organic meals daily. Space is limited for more information contact Mimi Latno at the San Jose Campus | |||||
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| Endocrinology and Diabetes from TCM and Western Medicine Perspectives |
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| Gang Ma, MD (China) and Archana Dubey, MD | 16 pending CEUs | ||||
| A nationwide statistics shows that 23,600,000 individuals in the US have been diagnosed with diabetes and 57,000,000 have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. This course reviews the diabetes epidemic from both the TCM and Western medicine perspectives. The course reviews the body’s control mechanism for hormonal production and how hormones act to maintain metabolic homeostasis. This course also aims to integrate TCM pattern differentiation and treatment into the Western medical concepts on diabetes and endocrine problems. | |||||
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| Thai Massage: Jup Sen Method |
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| Supron Mukolma | 32 CEUs | ||||
| Learn this ancient Thai method of relieving pain and promoting health by applying thumb or finger pressure on the lines called "Sen" from the foot to head. | |||||
| Prerequisites :none | |||||
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| Level 1 Acupressure Certification |
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| Janet Oliver, LAc. | 40 CEUs | ||||
| Learn the ancient healing art which uses the same theory and points as acupuncture, utilizing fingertips rather than needles. This Level 1 class combines theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anatomy, Qi Gong with Acupressure. No pre-requisites. | |||||
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| Introduction to Acupressure |
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| Introduction to Acupressure | 7.5 CEUs | ||||
| Learn about this ancient non-invasive healing modality which increases health and vitality through your own healing touch. | |||||
| Prerequisites :none | |||||
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| Level 3 Acupressure Certification |
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| Janet Oliver, LAc. | 54 CEUs | ||||
| In Traditional Chinese Theory we see ourselves as being a microcosm or reflection of the five elements (water, fire, earth, wood and metal) of nature. This course covers the Five Element Theory and its application in Acupressure for body, mind and soul balance. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Acupressure Level 1 & 2 or equivalent TCM background | |||||
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| Barefoot Doctor |
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| Frank Leonardi LAc. | 6 CEUs | ||||
| This class will explore the traditional methods of moving qi and blood through channels. Methods included will be cupping, moxa, scraping and linament applications. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Acupressure Level 1 or TCM background | |||||
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| Level 4 Acupressure Certification |
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| Janet Oliver LAc. | 44 CEUs | ||||
| Advanced practices in the 5 Element Theory are introduced as well as supervised clinical practice in our Acupressure Clinic. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Acupressure Levels 1,2 & 3 | |||||
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| Barefoot Doctor |
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| Frank Leonardi LAc. | 6 CEUs | ||||
| This class explores modern applications to move qi and blood through the channels and will include magnet therapy, ear acupressure with pellets and essential oils and far-infrared heat therapy. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Acupressure Level 1 or TCM background | |||||
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| Microcurrent for Pain, Injury and Facial Rejuvenation |
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| Barbara Berger, LAc. | 16 CEUs | ||||
| Learn to use this non-invasive painless modality with acupuncture or by itself to stimulate the jing-luo system of channels, treat pain and injury and techniques for rejuvenation of the face and neck. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Class open to LAc’s and all health and skin care professionals | |||||
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| Pediatric Tuina |
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| Shuxian Liu | 8 CEUs | ||||
| Learn this hand-on Chinese massage technique to ease childhood sicknesses and distress. The common ailments focused on in this class include: coughs, asthma, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and bed-wetting. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Acupressure Level 1 or TCM background | |||||
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| 5 Element Aromatherapy |
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| Frank Leonardi LAc. | 6 CEUs | ||||
| This class introduces the use of essential oils in the context of the 5 elements. Five oils in each of the classic categories of fire, earth, metal water and wood will be discussed according to their energetic, channels and climate. | |||||
| Prerequisites :Acupressure Level 1 or TCM Background | |||||
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| Five Element Aromatherapy Part 2 |
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| Frank Leonardi LAc. | 6 CEUs | ||||
| Explore the art of aromatherapy applications on the 12 primary channels auricular therapy; essential oil combinations and methods taught in a fun and hands-on class! | |||||
| Prerequisites :Acupressure Level 1 or TCM background | |||||
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