社區課程
Healing Arts Seminars| Date | Type | Course | Hours | Campus |
| Jan 10, 2009 Saturday | | Winter Focus (Kidney system) Qigong | 4 | 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 14, 2009 Wednesday | | Thai Massage Jop Sen Method | 32 | San Jose |
| Jan 21, 2009 Wednesday | | Tai Chi Qi Gong Self Defense | San Jose | |
| Jan 24, 2009 Saturday | | Barefoot Doctor | 6 | San Jose |
| Feb 09, 2009 Monday | | Medical Qigong Level 1 - Monday Series | 32 | San Jose |
| Feb 22, 2009 Sunday | | Medical Qigong Level 1 - Sunday Series | 32 | San Jose |
| Feb 25, 2009 Wednesday | | Level 4 Acupressure Certification | 44 | San Jose |
| Feb 28, 2009 Saturday | | Barefoot Doctor | 6 | San Jose |
| Feb 28, 2009 Saturday | | National Exam Review | 15 | Santa Cruz |
| Mar 01, 2009 Sunday | | Acupressure Teaching Clinic | San Jose | |
| Mar 01, 2009 Sunday | | Medical Qigong Level 2 | 32 | San Jose |
| Mar 07, 2009 Saturday | | Spring Focus Qigong | 4 | Santa Cruz |
| 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 |
| Mar 29, 2009 Sunday | | Active Chi Cultivation | 16 | San Jose |
| Apr 05, 2009 Sunday | | Acupressure Level 2 | 60 | San Jose |
| Apr 25, 2009 Saturday | | Five Element Aromatherapy Part 2 | 6 | San Jose |
| May 16, 2009 Saturday | | Reiki I | 15 | Santa Cruz |
| May 29, 2009 Friday | | Lotus Hands 1 | 19 | Santa Cruz |
| Jun 05, 2009 Friday | | Lotus Hands III | 19 | Santa Cruz |
| Jun 14, 2009 Sunday | | Acupressure Level 3 | 54 | San Jose |
| Jul 26, 2009 Sunday | | Acupressure Level 4 | 45 | San Jose |
| Winter Focus (Kidney system) Qigong |
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| Donna Runnalls, M.S. LMFT & Mary Ho, Pharm.D. | 4 hours/CEUs | ||||
| For all those interested in learning a profoundly effective energy based healing, preventative and strengthening practice for the Health of the Human Kidney System including: the urinary, reproductive, endocrine, lymphatic and skeletal systems. Some symptoms of weak kidney Qi include stress, fear of failure, fatigue, perfectionism, insomnia. In tandem our curriculum will include Tian Gong Qi Gong Meditative Practices for increasing our compassion for and connection to the Health of the Kidney System of the Earth. Note: A light lunch will be provided featuring foods that nourish the kidneys | |||||
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| Thai Massage: Jup Sen Method |
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| Supron Mukolma | 32 hours/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. | |||||
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| Level 1 Acupressure Certification |
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| Janet Oliver, LAc. | 40 hours/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. | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Introduction to Acupressure |
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| Introduction to Acupressure | 7.5 hours/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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| Thai Massage Jop Sen Method |
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| Supron Mukolma | 32 hours/CEUs | ||||
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| Tai Chi Qi Gong Self Defense |
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| Master Wayne Peng | hours/CEUs | ||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Barefoot Doctor |
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| Frank Leonardi LAc. | 6 hours/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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| Medical Qigong Level 1 - Monday Series |
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| Tom Leichardt, DMQ | 32 hours/CEUs | ||||
| 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. | |||||
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| Medical Qigong Level 1 - Sunday Series |
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| Tom Leichardt, DMQ | 32 hours/CEUs | ||||
| 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. | |||||
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| Level 4 Acupressure Certification |
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| Janet Oliver LAc. | 44 hours/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 hours/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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| National Exam Review |
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| Shannon Lynn Brown, LMT | 15 hours/CEUs | ||||
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| Acupressure Teaching Clinic |
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| Janet Oliver, LAc | hours/CEUs | ||||
| Under the supervision of our faculty, advanced students offer full assessment and acupressure sessions. Come and experience 4 complete sessions for only $80.00. Appointments must be made in advance. Open to the public. | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Medical Qigong Level 2 |
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| Tom Leichardt, DMQ | 32 hours/CEUs | ||||
| In this Medical Qigong 2 course, 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. | |||||
| Prerequisites: Medical Qigong Level 1 | |||||
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| Spring Focus Qigong |
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| Donna Runnalls, M.S. LMFT & Mary Ho, Pharm.D. | 4 hours/CEUs | ||||
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| Microcurrent for Pain, Injury and Facial Rejuvenation |
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| Barbara Berger, LAc. | 16 hours/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 hours/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 hours/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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| Active Chi Cultivation |
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| Tom Leichardt DMQ | 16 hours/CEUs | ||||
| The Active Qi Cultivation course, wonderfully energizing and enriching, enables students to dive deeper into energetic cultivation for health and longevity. A complete set of practices is reviewed, deepening one's understanding of how to use Medical Qigong for self healing, as homework prescriptions to clients, and as a healing modality. Group practice, as well as the instructor's gentle presence and guiding support, create a rich atmosphere for the refinement of these subtle arts. Active Qi Cultivation is a part of the requirements for Medical Qigong certification at Five Branches University. | |||||
| Prerequisites: Medical Qi Gong Level 1 completed or concurrent enrollment | |||||
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| Acupressure Level 2 |
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| Janet Oliver | 60 hours/CEUs | ||||
| Prerequisites: Acupressure Level 1 | |||||
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| Five Element Aromatherapy Part 2 |
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| Frank Leonardi LAc. | 6 hours/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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| Reiki I |
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| Jim Gallas, HHP, CYT | 15 hours/CEUs | ||||
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| Lotus Hands 1 |
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| Douglas Bertram, M.T.C.M, L.Ac., LMT | 19 hours/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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| Lotus Hands III |
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| Douglas Bertram, L.Ac | 19 hours/CEUs | ||||
| The level three class is a continuation of the Lotus Hands levels one and two classes. In level three students will continue to refine their assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. This class will focus on the subtle aspects of each of the treatment modalities discussed in levels one and two, and further ones sensitivity to subtle energies. By the completion of the level three classes, students will understand how to get results using a less invasive and more efficient approach. This is achieved by continuing the integration of mindfulness with advanced manual therapy techniques. | |||||
| Prerequisites: Lotus Hands 1 | |||||
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| Acupressure Level 3 |
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| Janet Oliver LAc. | 54 hours/CEUs | ||||
| Prerequisites: Acupressure level 1 & 2 | |||||
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| Acupressure Level 4 |
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| Janet Oliver LAc. | 45 hours/CEUs | ||||
| Prerequisites: Acupressure Level 3 | |||||
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