Guided imagery plays an important role in medical and health-related conditions. Evidence-based research demonstrates that images in our minds have a direct impact on our body. Examples include the ability to use imagery to lower cholesterol and glucose levels in the blood, lower blood pressure, reduce complications related to surgery, and heighten short-term immune cell activity. An interactive-style of imagery facilitation will be taught and practiced, along with applications for a variety of clinical applications. The course will be 1/2 lecture and 1/2 experiential. ********************************************************************* About the Instructor: Leslie Davenport, MFT is a pioneer in bringing guided imagery to integrative medicine and psychotherapy. She founded the Humanities Program at Marin General Hospital, which became the Institute for Health and Healing. She is clinical faculty at the California Pacific Medical Center and is the author of Healing and Transformation through Self-Guided Imagery.

*7.5 CEU for LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, LEP; RN; MT;[Acupuncture CEU's approved ]

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (early registration as one month prior to beginning of class) 20% FBU students/alumni

To register for this course, please email: mindbodyadmin@fivebranches.edu or call Jolie at (408) 260-0208x210.

Pain and insomnia are two of the most common complaints heard by healthcare professionals. Research has shown that guided imagery, especially when blended with deep relaxation, is a very effective solution for providing relief with these conditions. The class will cover understanding the ways stress and emotional upset amplify pain signals and impair sleep. A variety of imagery approaches will be taught including exploring and dialoging with symptoms, creating an internal sleep dome, glove anesthesia, and the “internal pharmacy.” Distinctions will be made between working with chronic vs. acute pain. The format will include lecture, demonstration, and observed practice. The course will be 1/2 lecture, and 1/2 experiential. ****************************************************************** Prerequisite: Guided Imagery for Enhancing Health and Wellness. This is a 7.5 hours, intermediate level course for CE credit. 7.5 hours CE for MFT’s, LCSW, LEP, LPCC, RN, MT Acupuncture CEU's approved. Five Branches University is an approved provider by the BBS; Provider No. PCE 5318 ******************************************************************

About the instructor: Leslie is a pioneer in bringing guided imagery to psychotherapy and integrative medicine. She founded the Humanities Program at Marin General Hospital, which became the Institute for Health and Healing. She is clinical faculty at the California Pacific Medical Center and is the author of Healing and Transformation through Self-Guided Imagery

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of class) 20% FBU Students/alumni

To register for this course, please email mindbodyadmin@fivebranches.edu or call Jolie at (408) 260-0208 x210 .

In this Medical Qigong 1 course, students are led through a progressive series of Qigong (Energy Skill) exercises and meditations. Basic applications of Medical Qigong Purgation, Tonification and Regulation energetic skills are experienced. Each class includes lecture, demonstration of exercises and personal practice of this energetic medicine. Students are also taught specific Medical Qigong prescription exercises and meditations, and learn how and when to apply them in clinic (e.g., purging excess conditions, tonifying deficiencies, dispersing stagnations and regulating Qi, Blood and Body Fluids). There is also an introduction to energetic psychology, which includes discharging toxic emotions and how to safely handle the emotional discharges or toxic energetic releases coming from their patients. *32CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

DISCOUNTS: 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of the class), 20% FBU students/Alumni

To register for this course please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654.

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

This 2 day course explores the definition of Tradition Chinese Medicine (TCM) qi from the perspective of Chinese classics, I-Ching and Nei Jing. We will first introduce the basic theory behind the I-Ching and explain the definition of TCM qi by giving supporting statements from the Nei Jing and examples of TCM qi. Applying the concepts of the trigrams (Ba Gua), we will explain the relationships between jing, qi shen and how they interact with each other based on I-Ching terminology. Using similar concepts with Four Images and Ba Gua, we will also compare and contrast Wei qi and Ying qi and examine how they relate to the five organs. Next, we will study how yin and yang of blood and qi affect the physiology of pulse and channels using examples of modern science. Finally, students will be taken on a journey to explore the Qi in Chinese Culture and its application to TCM. At the end of the class, students will be able to relate TCM terminology from I-Ching perspective.

About the Instructor:  Dr.Samson Cheung is in the field of High End Computing for 11 years. He was a developer of Earth Science Modeling Framework (ESMF) for 3 years. He has joined the Application Performance & Productivity (APP) Group in the NAS Division at the NASA Ames Research Center to develop parallel computational code fortropical cyclones study. In addition, he is working with Earth Science application owners to make the most effective use of the high-performance computing (HPC) resources by enhancing code performance. 

Dr.Cheung has been studying I-Ching since 1986 and he has been teaching I-Chingand related subjects at the School of Yimutology, a 501 (c )(3) non-profit organization in Oakland, CA that was founded by him in 2007. Dr. Cheung holds a Ph.D in Applied Mathematics from UC Davis.

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of the class) 20% FBU students/Alumni

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654.

This class teaches deep listening to the core of the Craniosacral system. Focusing on the Fascial structures within and surrounding the spine and Cranial Vault, students will learn the art of following the body to where it wants to go. Taking the work deeper, students will learn to release the major bones of the cranium to restore the fluidic nature of the system.

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

In this two-hour lecture we will explore the aesthetics used in Chinese art, its underlying principals, and how it relates to poetry and other things in life. Photo slides of Chinese art work will be presented, with an emphasis on the design of Chinese wood work. April Shen will also read from her own poetry written from life’s experience.

There will also be an additional optional 30 minute’s hands-on tour on the campus after the lecture to explore the Chinese furniture pieces at Five Branches University and their cultural significance. This class is part of the Chinese Cultural Seminar Series (CCSS).

About the Instructor: April Shen is an artist, poet, and Chinese art collector. She has been collecting Chinese art for 30 years. She is the founder and the president of Shen’s Gallery & Imports, Inc. in Santa Cruz, California. She was born and brought up in Taiwan before she moved to Santa Cruz in 1977.

She was a student studying at Five Branches.  In the recent years, she has designed award-winning furniture pieces. Her design work has been exhibited at the Santa Cruz Art and History Museum at the McPherson’s Center.

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654.

This course provides an introduction to Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT). It includes: history of FOAT foundational principles; core concepts—Focusing Attitude, felt sense, basic FOAT step; felt shift and life forward direction.  Overview of the 3 main FOAT approaches—Clearing a Space with Arts; Theme Directed; Focusing-Oriented Arts Psychotherapy; and experiential listening. Lecture and experiential learning format. Clinical application.

This course meets the qualifications for 15 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Five Branches University is an approved provider by the BBS; Provider No. PCE 5318. 

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About the instructor: Dr. Laury Rappaport is Professor in the Western Medicine Department at Five Branches University, Director of the Mind-Body medicine Department, and has been teaching in the expressive arts field for over 30 years--including Lesley University, Notre Dame de Namur University, California Institute of Integral Studies, and Meridian University. She is the former Director of the Core Studies Program, at Interface Foundation, a pioneer program in the holistic health field. Dr. Rappaport is the author of Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy: Accessing the Body’s Wisdom and Creative Intelligence, and editor of the forthcoming book, Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies. She is a Certified Coordinator and Trainer of The Focusing Institute, Founder and Director of the Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute, and conducts trainings nationally and internationally.

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of class) 20% FBU Students/alumni

To register for this course, please email mindbodyadmin@fivebranches.edu or call Jolie at (408) 260-0208 x210.

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

This course deepens learning the foundational skills of FOAT and the three main approaches of FOAT. Participants learn basic skills in facilitating the basic FOAT step, Clearing a Space with Art, Theme Directed, and Working on an Issue. FOAT partnerships are taught and practiced to build skills in facilitation and listening. Lecture and experiential learning format. Clinical application.

This course meets the qualifications for 15 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Five Branches University is an approved provider by the BBS; Provider No. PCE 5318. 

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 the instructor: Dr. Laury Rappaport is Professor in the Western Medicine Department at Five Branches University, Director of the Mind-Body medicine Department, and has been teaching in the expressive arts field for over 30 years--including Lesley University, Notre Dame de Namur University, California Institute of Integral Studies, and Meridian University. She is the former Director of the Core Studies Program, at Interface Foundation, a pioneer program in the holistic health field. Dr. Rappaport is the author ofFocusing-Oriented Art Therapy: Accessing the Body’s Wisdom and Creative Intelligence, and editor of theforthcoming book, Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies. She is a Certified Coordinator and Trainer of The Focusing Institute, Founder and Director of the Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute, and conducts trainings nationally and internationally.

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of class) 20% FBU Students/alumni

To register for this course, please email mindbodyadmin@fivebranches.edu or call Jolie at (408) 260-0208. 

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About the Instructor:  Danling Zhang was educated and trained in both Western and Chinese medicine in China. She was deeply influenced by her family who believed in Chinese medicine.  After graduating from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1991, she became a physician acupuncturist and instructor at the university’s affiliated hospital. She finished her two-year residency at Dandong Women’s and Children’s Hospital before she entered her three-year Masters program, doing acupuncture research on thyroid diseases. After receiving her Masters degree in Medicine, she was appointed as an instructor and supervisor at the affiliated hospital of the college. Danling is currently a DAOM Fellow at Five Branches University.

Danling has published numerous papers on eye acupuncture, muscle channel theory and thyroid diseases.  In her free time, Danling enjoys cooking, yoga and spending time with her children. Danling is practicing at the Integrative and Sports Medicine Center with Frank He in Sunnyvale. She can be reached at:  www.HeCares.net.  Professor Zhang teaches in the Departments of TCM Acupuncture and TCM Clinical Training at Five Branches University since 2002.

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of the class) 20% FBU students/Alumni

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654.

I-Ching is a classic masterpiece originated 5000 years ago in China.  It is also the source of Chinese philosophy and has been studied by the Western world for centuries. The “Art of War” is the most famous ancient Chinese military writings with numerous translations applying to today’s business strategy, decision making, and philosophy.

This class is to use real-life known stories to illustrate the text in the “Art of War”, and at the same time to see how I-Ching way of thinking and theories being applied to the “Art of War”.  From this, we will enter the big door of I-Ching and by learning from the stories and examples; we can apply the I-Ching way of thinking to our life. This class is part of the Chinese Cultural Seminar Series (CCSS).

About the Instructor:  Dr.Samson Cheung is in the field of High End Computing for 11 years. He was a developer of Earth Science Modeling Framework (ESMF) for 3 years. He has joined the Application Performance & Productivity (APP) Group in the NAS Division at the NASA Ames Research Center to develop parallel computational code fortropical cyclones study. In addition, he is working with Earth Science application owners to make the most effective use of the high-performance computing (HPC) resources by enhancing code performance.  Dr. Cheung holds a Ph.D in Applied Mathematics from UC Davis.

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654.

This three day Acupressure course focuses on the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, a unique course, which covers TCM theory, and basic Qigong massage. Students learn location and usage of 80+ acupressure points, four pairs of energy pathways, and assessment related to the Extraordinary Vessels, as well as a series of Qigong exercises to influence the circulation of Qi (Life Force) to restore and maintain health of body, mind and spirit. *25CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

Reiki II builds on the knowledge and experience of Reiki I. In Reiki II, participants learn to apply three sacred Reiki symbols and to use symbols for mental clearing and affirmation. In addition, you will learn how to give Reiki as a form of distance healing and apply Reiki to animals, plants, and for energy release. In this training, you will learn when and how to apply three sacred Reiki symbols; use symbols for mental clearing and affirmation: give a Reiki session to someone who is not physically present (remotely or long distance); use Reiki in a variety of ways (e.g., animals, energy release, plants, etc.)

********************************************************************** About the Instructor: Sandi Wong, Ph.D. is a Reiki Master since 2007 and received her Second Degree in 2002 and First Degree, 2001. Dr. Wong created and leads the Reiki clinic for doctors, nurses and staff at Stanford Cancer Center and the “Reiki for Patients” program at Stanford Hospital. Sandi is also an Advanced BodyTalk Practitioner, a Tapas Acupressure Technique® Trainer and an Executive Coach. She has 30+ years of training and coaching experience. Sandi obtained her Ph.D. and master degrees from Stanford University.

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of the class) 20% FBU students/Alumni

To register for this course, please email mindbodyadmin@fivebranches.edu or call Jolie at (408) 260-0208 x210 .

This course will explore the principles of Chinese Medical Massage (Tui Na) as it is used in the treatment of injuries, chronic musculo-skeletal issues, and for sports and training.  Our first day will cover hand techniques, and protocols for the lumbar and cervical spine.  In the second day we will utilize the principles we learned to design therapeutic treatments for the joints of the extremities.  Students will learn, hand techniques, relevant anatomy, stretches and joint mobilizations, and meridian energetics for orthopedic treatment.

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

In the third module, students will further develop their energetic assessment and treatment skills. New treatment modalities will be introduced and integrated with those already learned in the second module. Students experience a broadening and deepening of energetic theory, and a greater comprehension of the human energetic matrix and the various causes of disharmony and disease.

DISCOUNTS: 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of the class), 20% FBU students/Alumni

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

This two-day workshop includes a review of class content from the Acupressure I class which is based on practitioner self-care for effective practice in the field, opening treatment flows, and protocol for upper and lower body tension and stress. Monitoring and encouraging Client feedback systems is also emphasized. This second workshop includes material related to the impact of negative emotions on qi as it relates to the 5 Element theory of TCM, and how Acupressure can help these various conditions plus Acupressure Swift Releases for common health issues.  

It is recommended that students have completed the Acupressure I class, but is not required.

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

Developing an understanding of how the body functions has a powerful effect on how you view health and disease. This class offers practical knowledge to aid you in understanding how disease happens and even how it can be prevented. And although this will be mainly a western physiology class, we will integrate some eastern principles to fully understand the body's complexity.

A discussion of real life case studies concerning pathology makes the material come alive. Understanding these disease mechanisms will bring confidence as you know more about your clients' western diagnoses and how you may help them in your practice.

Recommended text: ""Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology" by Elaine N. Marieb (8th, 9th or 10th Edition) and/or "Pathology for the Health Professions" by Ivan Damjanov.

About the Instructor: Graham has been studying Chinese medicine and Asian bodywork since 2000 and received his Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS) in Oakland. He holds a Bachelors degree in psychology from Colby College and has studied Tui Na massage with Brian O’Dea. Graham teaches Tui Na at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley and in the massage program at ACCHS in Oakland.

His approach to teaching anatomy is based on developing solid palpatory skills so students can ground themselves through knowledge of body mechanics and physiology. He also enjoys offering Chinese medicine for dogs, cats and horses as he finds animals are so receptive to this work. Graham maintains a private practice near Summit Hospital in Oakland where he offers Acupuncture, Tui Na, and Herbology.

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (early registration as one month prior to beginning of class) 20% FBU students/alumni

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654.

This three day Acupressure course focuses on Qigong massage (also known as TuiNa), a very dynamic and unique course, which covers TCM theory and 16 different TuiNa massage techniques. This unique form of clothes-on bodywork combines a variety of powerful hand manipulations, gentle stretching, and rhythmic rocking to relax the muscles, loosen up the joints and regulate the circulation of Qi (Life Force) in the body. Students also learn Dao Yin self massage and a series of Tai Chi exercises. By the end of the course, beginning students will be able to give a basic full-body Qigong massage, and professionals will be able to integrate the information they have received into their current bodywork/acupuncture practice. *25 CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

This course introduces participants to the application of the arts in healthcare and mind-body medicine. The basic principles of integrative medicine, positive psychology, health psychology, and current best practices and research will be presented. Participants will engage in the visual arts, music, play and other arts-based approaches that support stress reduction, mindfulness, resilience, posttraumatic growth and positivity.  This course will also clarify the similarities and differences among the various roles of arts therapist, artist-in-residence, arts facilitator, child life specialist, and community artists. Application to populations across the lifespan, healthcare settings, wellness and prevention, and practitioner self-care.  

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About the instructor: Dr. Cathy Malchiodi is the Director of the Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, and President of Art Therapy Without Borders. Cathy has over 25 years of experience in medical art therapy, integrative approaches to health and wellness, and arts-based trauma intervention. She has been a visiting professor at numerous universities and institutes throughout the world, including Lesley University and Prescott College. Dr. Malchiodi is the author and/or editor of 15 books on art therapy, expressive arts therapy, trauma-informed practice, and health care, including Art Therapy and Healthcare, the Handbook of Art Therapy (2nd ed.), Medical Art Therapy with Adults, Medical Art Therapy with Children. She is a featured national and international keynote speaker and presenter.

*22.5 Hrs for MFT’s, LCSW, LEP, LPCC, RN, MT

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration before June 1, 2013;20% FBU           students/alumni

To register for this course, please email mindbodyadmin@fivebranches.edu or call Jolie at (408) 260-0208x210 .

Reflexology II will explore the powerful reflexes contained in the hands and ears, as well as advanced techniques for the feet.  Methodology and theory are drawn from Western Reflexology, Thai Foot Reflexology, Korean Hand Therapy, Tui Na, and Medical Qigong.  Special methods will be shown for utilizing Qi through the reflex points to affect the inner organs, and attention will be paid to specific issues of concern to the students.

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

This course provides an introduction to Focusing, developed by Eugene Gendlin and empathic listening skills. Focusing teaches healing presence, cultivation of self-compassion, and compassion toward others, and how to keep company with a range of feelings and experience (e.g. pain, sadness, depression, as well as joy and happiness). Listening skills are taught to demonstrate empathy. This course also teaches self-care and wellness for the practitioner.

About the instructors:  Laury Rappaport, Ph.D., MFT, REAT, ATR-BC is Professor in the Western Medicine Department at Five Branches University, Director of the Mind-Body medicine Department, and has been teaching in the expressive arts field for over 30 years--including Lesley University, Notre Dame de Namur University, California Institute of Integral Studies, and Meridian University. She is the former Director of the Core Studies Program, at Interface Foundation, a pioneer program in the holistic health field. Dr. Rappaport is the author ofFocusing-Oriented Art Therapy: Accessing the Body’s Wisdom and Creative Intelligence, and editor of theforthcoming book, Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies. She is a Certified Coordinator and Trainer of The Focusing Institute, Founder and Director of the Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute, and conducts trainings nationally and internationally.

Doralee Grindler-Katonah  Doralee Grindler Katonah, Psy.D.,. M.Div. is a clinical psychologist who has practiced for over 30 years in the area of holistic health and spirituality. She was on the staff and faculty at The Center for Complementary Medicine in Park Ridge, Il. for 7 years.  She was the founding director of The Focusing Institute, is a Certifying Focusing Coordinator and Trainer,teaches internationally and has published in the field.   She is currently adjunct faculty at Sofia University and integrates her Zen Buddhist practice with her work with Focusing.

 

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of class) 20% FBU students/alumni

To register for this course, please email mindbodyadmin@fivebranches.edu or call Jolie at (408) 260-0208x210.

Through this daylong course, students will learn about:

• TCM Health Preservation with skin
• Introduction to Beauty Herbs  
• Introduction to Beauty Foods
• TCM Facial Beauty Manipulation
• Demo and Practice: TCM Facial Technique
• Key Points of Daily Skin Care

About the Instructor: Jessica Jing Lao graduated from Zhejiang
Chinese Medical University with specialty in Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM), and had worked as TCM skin rejuvenation doctor since 1995. She had
taught TCM Skin Rejuvenation, Basic Theory of TCM, TCM Diagnosis, Herbs, Food Therapy and Taiji for both Chinese and foreign students in Zhejiang Chinese Medical University since 2010. Jessica is a member of the TCM Beauty Committee of National Traditional Chinese Association in China. Jessica also received her master in TCM from Five Branches University in 2013.

DISCOUNTS 10% Early Registration (early registration as one month prior to beginning of class) 20% FBU students/alumni

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654.

Thai Massage II will begin with an exploration of three major positions of Thai massage – Side Lying, Seated, and Inverted.  The “inverted” position is where some of the most unique and beautiful stretches that Thai massage is known for come into play.  Massage sequences will be shown for all three positions.  During the second day, we will also explore advanced yogic stretches in the supine and prone position, and talk about what stretches might be used for what kind of clients.  Finally, students will be introduced to the concept of “Sen Lines” – the meridians of Thai medicine, and the Ayurvedic roots of this powerful system of healing.

For more information or to register, please contact the Santa Cruz Administration office at (831) 476-9424 or email Ali at marketing@fivebranches.edu

This three day Acupressure course focuses on the 12 Organ Systems and Meridian theory of TCM. The Tweve Officials is a very popular course, which covers the history of Acupressure, TCM theory, 100+ points and basic Qigong massage. Students learn location and usage of 100+ acupressure points and 12 meridian pathways as well as a series of Qigong exercises to influence the circulation of Qi (Life Force) within the meridians, to restore and maintain health of body, mind and spirit. *25 CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

This course covers communication skills, business practices, ethical behavior, and marketing skills for the professional bodyworker. Topics include proper medical intake using SOAP notes, client-centered communication skills, building and enhancing listening skills, creating and maintaining professional boundaries & self care. General business regulations, electronic and paper medical record keeping, job opportunities in the field and professional marketing are included. Upon completion of this course, students will be thoroughly aware of the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities as a massage practitioner and the basic knowledge to start and manage a massage business.

To register for this course, please contact Catherine at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or 408-345-2654.

Note: This course satisfies the Business Ethics requirement of our Asian Bodywork Practitioner 250 HR certification.

In this Medical Qigong 1 course, students are led through a progressive series of Qigong (Energy Skill) exercises and meditations. Basic applications of Medical Qigong Purgation, Tonification and Regulation energetic skills are experienced. Each class includes lecture, demonstration of exercises and personal practice of this energetic medicine. Students are also taught specific Medical Qigong prescription exercises and meditations, and learn how and when to apply them in clinic (e.g., purging excess conditions, tonifying deficiencies, dispersing stagnations and regulating Qi, Blood and Body Fluids). There is also an introduction to energetic psychology, which includes discharging toxic emotions and how to safely handle the emotional discharges or toxic energetic releases coming from their patients. *32CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

DISCOUNTS: 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of the class), 20% FBU students/Alumni

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654.

"This three day Acupressure course builds upon and enhances previous Acupressure training. This course focuses on the 12 Organ Systems learned in "The Twelve Officials" using the Law of the Five Elements, of Phases (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal), a theory developed by master Taoists more than 2500 years ago. Students learn to use the Five Elements in relationship with the 12 Organ Systems and meridian pathways, as well as a series of Five Phases Qigong exercises. Students will learn to identify imbalances and to restore harmony amongst the Elements using unique patterns of Acupressure point combinations. Five Element Acupressure emphasizes the uniqueness and strengths of each individual. It stimulates healing and restores balance using the person's emotional and spiritual ability to heal." *25 CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

KHT is a complete energetic medicine system located on the hands. Each hand embodies a hologram of the entire body. The hands also reflect, like a mirror, the current condition of the body. If there is pain or dysfunction anywhere in the body, there will be corresponding points on the hands. Find the point, treat the points, resolve the problem. This is a HANDS ON workshop teaching: - mapping the body on the hands - location of points for every bodily pain and problem - learn treatment methods and how to use devises to correct problems - much, much more Dr. Lobash successfully has taught this remarkable system across the US for many years.

This 3 day course focuses on Five Element Assessments through color, sound, odor,emotion , pulse-listening and body type reading. Students will learn to read and identify causative factors and the dominant phase within each person that influences the emotional, physical and spiritual strenghts and weaknesses of each individual. *25 CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

In Medical Qigong Level II, students are led through a progressive series of advanced Shengong (Spirit Skill) meditations and exercises. These exercises and meditations are specifically used for developing advanced intuitive diagnostic skills. The students also learn basic Medical Qigong treatment protocols and begin the initial phase of their Medical Qigong clinical experience by performing basic treatments on their fellow classmates. The basics learned in this class include using Medical Qigong for diagnosis and then using purging, tonifying and regulating techniques in the subsequent treatment. *32CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

DISCOUNTS: 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of the class), 20% FBU students/Alumni

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

This three day Acupressure course focuses on identifying and transforming energetic blockages present within the Elements (Husband/Wife imbalances, Entry/Exit blocks and Aggressive Energy). Students learn to recognize and remove these blockages using specific point combinations as well as energy transfer techniques to re-establish balance amongst the Elements. This class is integrated and well supported with Five Element case studies, pulse listening assessment tools and supervised hand-on practice. *25 CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

In Medical Qigong IV, students are introduced to advanced Medical Qigong theories and clinical application. Topics include: energy purgation, tonification, regulation and cultivation, as well as the exercises and meditations used as homework prescriptions in the Medical Qigong clinical training. Other topics are: clinical protocols, combining Medical Qigong with other TCM modalities (acupuncture, massage, cupping, moxa and herbs), clinical ethics, clinical burnout, principles and parameters of Medical Qigong therapy, contraindications, and clinical observations of pathological energetic patterns, internal organ prescriptions, and Healing Sound Therapy. Upon completion of this course, students are ready to begin practicing on their own, utilizing Medical Qigong treatment protocols in combination with other TCM modalities, and empowering their patients by teaching them modified Qigong prescriptions to suit their personal needs.

DISCOUNTS: 10% Early Registration (one month prior to beginning of the class), 20% FBU students/Alumni

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

This three day course provides information about the Sinews Channels, which are the superficial layer of channels most commonly affected from physical injuries. Students learn anatomy of the skeletal-muscular system, the pathways related to the Sinews Channel, and the points, the muscles and the cutaneous regions associated with them.

The class also includes a section on ethics, contraindications, health and hygiene, as well as business and marketing information to prepares the students for entering the bodywork profession, either in private practice or working in a health center.

*25 CEU hours for LAc, RN, and CMT.

To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu or call the San Jose Administration Office at (408) 345-2654 .

Medical Qigong Retreat to Qingcheng mountain, China (View Photos of the Mountain)

• This course satisfies the 32-hour Elective credit in MQT Certificate
• 32 CEUs pending

Dates: March 8 - 24, 2014
Location: Qingchengshan (青城山), Sichuan, China
Taught by: Thomas Leichardt, DMQ (China) and Master Zhang
Prerequisites: All are welcome. Prior experience with qigong is highly beneficial.
Cost: $2550 See below for more information

Course Outline:
Thomas Leichardt will lead a group of adventurers to Qingcheng mountain, a magical place where both the inner and outer journey initiates powerful transformation and change. Joyful exploration of inner alchemy practices, along with the splendid beauty of luscious mountain terrain will carry each participant to new heights and depths of self awareness and inner alignment with pure positive Source energy. Qingcheng mountain is one of the sacred mountains of China, a cradle of Daoist philosophy and cultivation. Special opportunity to cultivate and reflect in this environment will provide the perfect backdrop for a deep and joyous journey into the heart of Daoist practices, and our own inner alignment with source energy.
     Thomas will lead qigong sessions, and Master Zhang, when available, will lead meditations and Daoist cultivation practices. Afternoons will be free for exploration of the mountain's many temples, trails, and magical places. Space is limited!!

Information Session:
Thursday: 6/27/13, 7pm-8pm at the San Jose Campus

Both administrators and Instructor Tom Leichardt will be present to meet all prospective adventurers and answer any questions. Refreshments will be provided! Please register your attendance with Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu.

Costs:
Costs include travel from Cheng Du airport to the mountain, all meals and accommodations on the mountain, instruction, translation, organization, and gate entrance fees. Each hotel room will have two participants and students are welcome to choose roommate ahead of time.  There is an option of having a single room for an additional cost of $400. Costs do not include travel to Cheng Du, Chinese visa, nor shopping on the mountain.

Registration Information:
To register for this course, please email Catherine Ng at extadmin@fivebranches.edu  or call the San Jose Extension Office at (408) 345-2654. $500 Deposit is due by October 1, 2013 to secure a spot.

Optional Local Hikes Before the Trip:
Optional local hikes with the instructor before the trip will help us condition our body for the mountains in China. These hikes will also be an excellent time for group bonding and socializing, and to create group cohesion before the trip. It is encouraged to join these hikes, or to hike on your own to condition your body, as many beautiful temples and natural places in China will require considerable uphill hiking.