CEU Courses
| Spirit of the Points III - Window Points and Points on Du and Ren Meridians |
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| Tala Lindaro, L.Ac. | 16 hours/CEUs | ||||
Acupuncture points each have a name, a history, and a particular meaning and energy. This course examines the name of the point, its relationship to the elements, to the official (organ system), its location and its relation to the overall context of the patient. Class includes discussion, meditation, art and poetry. Students will gain a deeper and more personal knowledge of, and relationship to the energetics of particular meridian points. They will increase their skills in choosing points which will support the patient ‘s energetic constitution and their psycho/spiritual well being. | |||||
| Prerequisites: L.Ac or FBU students with MEL 315 - 5E Theory I | |||||
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| Belly and Chest Acupuncture |
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| Adam Atman LAc. | 16 hours/CEUs | ||||
| The Belly and the Chest are both powerful areas to affect our patients. Both the belly and chest have their own specific energetic architecture. This seminar will explore: Five Elements on the Ren Mai at the levels of both chest and belly; Diagnosis of the internal organs and constitution from the belly; The Ancestor Qi and Heart, pericardium and lungs in relation to the chest; The spiral transformations of Jing, Qi and Shen through the organs from the belly to the chest; Using acupuncture oonthe belly and chest looking at theory, needling techniques, safety considerations and moxibustion | |||||
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| Shiatsu - Introduction to Shiatsu and Do-In |
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| Agnes Deglon, Shiatsu Instructor | 12 hours/CEUs | ||||
| SHIATSU September 11-12, 2010 1. Introduction to Shiatsu and Do-In Shiatsu is a form of traditional Japanese body work which equilibrates the Qi in the human body by applying pressure on the meridians using thumbs, palms of the hands, elbows and knees. Natural body weight is used when pressure is applied on special points on the body. Shiatsu literally means finger pressure. Clients are fully dressed (please bring comfortable loose clothes) for the session. Shiatsu is practiced on a futon on the floor, therefore, practitioners need to be in good health and especially have healthy knees. Do-in is a combination of meridian stretching exercises, breathing exercises, Qi exercises and self massage. Practicing Do-In is a great way to become aware of your own energy, improve your flexibility and a useful way of self treatment. Meditation is an important practice for shiatsu practitioners. The practitioner needs to be centered in his/her own space before being able to help and guide the client to rebalance his energy. This first weekend we will be working on our own energy, balance, flexibility, movements. There will be exercises to practice - smoothly moving around the client, - control of our own balance, - progressive, adapted pressure using our body weight - touching skills We will be working on a general outline covering the whole body allowing the student to give a full general relaxation session after this weekend. Agnes come to Five Brances University after studying over 1,000 hours of Shiatsu from the Namikoshi Shiatsu School in Paris and the Zen-Masunaga Shiatsu School in Geneva. | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Acupressure 2A “The Eight Extraordinary Vessels” |
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| Luca Moshini, Dipl. ABT | 25 hours/CEUs | ||||
| This Acupressure course focuses on the eight Extraordinary Vessels, special channels related to formative energy, karma and destiny. You will learn to utilize specific energy pathways and points that provide a deep level of healing experience. Level 2A covers 80+ points associated with the Extraordinary Vessels and Qigong for self healing. Every class includes hands-on and supervised practice. Discover this amazing style of Acupressure and witness its transforming power available at your fingertips. | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Blossoms in the Spring, A Perfect Method of Qigong |
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| Narrye Caldwell, LAc. | 5 hours/CEUs | ||||
| Blossoms in the Spring is a special qigong developed in Taoist temples to aid practitioners in their search for immortality. It is simple to learn, yet profound in its benefits. Grounded in the principles of Chinese Medicine, it can be practiced seated, standing, or reclining. | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Bronze Bell (Basic) Qigong |
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| Donna Runnalls, MS, LMFT | 6 hours/CEUs | ||||
| Qi Gong is a simple holistic effective self-care practice for moving, restoring & preserving life energy. Class includes meditations for increasing compassion & healing the Earth. Strengthen Your Heart! Bronze Bell is known in China for it’s amazing efficacy in healing illness and enhancing health. Tian Gong’s unique system of transmission teaching empowers students to experience the energy of spontaneous movement after one day. Online Registration: http://bronzebell.eventbrite.com Phone/Email Registration: Call Alexandra at (831) 476-9424 ext 41 or Email at tcm@fivebranches.edu About the Instructor: | |||||
| Prerequisites: None - All levels welcome! | |||||
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| Chinese Astrology |
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| Narrye Caldwell LAc. | 8 hours/CEUs | ||||
| Chinese Astrology can be a helpful tool in assessing the correct treatment for a patient in determining as well as diagnosing the patient more accurately based on their physical anad emotional constitution. The Chinese have used this type of calculation in determining a person's body composition for over 4,000 years. Through the use of Chinese Astrology, a practitioner can learn how to align a patient's qi with the natural template of their character and life curriculum. This course will teach students a tool that can aid in a more in-depth understanding of their patient. Narrye has offer this course with a great round of applause and new students demand a repeat perfomance! | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Foundations of Acupressure 1B |
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| Luca Moschini, Dipl.,ABT | 25 hours/CEUs | ||||
| Acupressure 1B "The Four Pillars of Assessment" This Level of Acupressure follows Level 1A "The Twelve Officials". You will be taught the different assessment tools used in TCM, including pulse listening, tongue and face reading, questioning and palpation. Using such tools, you will learn to gather information and choose specific session patterns learned in Level 1A to address individual needs and specific complaints. Every class includes hands-on and supervised practice. | |||||
| Prerequisites: Foundation of Acupressure 1A | |||||
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| Acupressure 2B “Acupressure Massage” |
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| Luca Moshini, Dipl. ABT | 16 hours/CEUs | ||||
| In this two day course, you will learn a unique style of Acupressure Massage based on TuiNa, a form of Chinese massage done with the clothes on, designed to relax and revitalize the body on all levels. Level 2B covers 19 specific hand techniques involving a variety of strokes, stretches and rocking techniques, Dao Yin self massage and basic Tai Chi moves. Every class includes hands-on and supervised practice. Discover this amazing style of Acupressure and witness its transforming power available at your fingertips. | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Shiatsu for Head, Neck and Shoulders |
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| Agnes Deglon, Shiatsu Instructor | 12 hours/CEUs | ||||
| October 23-24, 2010 Shiatsu for Head, Neck and Shoulders This weekend we will be focusing on head, neck and shoulder and upper back and limbs relaxation and stretching. - Headaches, stiffness, contractions, muscle tightness and tentions from inappropriate positions, stress, etc. Agnes come to Five Branches University from Switzerland with over 1,000 of study from the Manikoshi Shiatsu School from Paris and the Zen-Masunaga Shiatsu School in Geneva. | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Medical Qigong Level II: Shengong Skills (Sunday Series) |
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| L. Francesca Ferrari, MTCM, L.Ac., DMQ (China) | 32 hours/CEUs | ||||
| 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. | |||||
| Prerequisites: Medical Qigong I | |||||
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| Acupressure 2C “Code of Ethics and Successful Marketing” |
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| Luca Moshini, Dipl. ABT | 8 hours/CEUs | ||||
| This course covers massage ethics and contraindications, providing the highest quality of service and standards of professional conduct and manner. It will also cover business management for setting up and maintaining a safe, professional and successful bodywork practice, using effective strategies that build and increase your business | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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| Foundations of Acupressure 1C |
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| Luca Moschini,Dipl.ABT | 25 hours/CEUs | ||||
| In this series, a student revisits the Twelve Officials from a Western perspective, learning the anatomy and physiology of internal organs and common diseases associated with them. Further study and application of the 100 + points learned in Level 1A will provide the student with a higher level of understanding as well as ability to use the points for emotional and physical balancing in the patient. This level also includes abundant supervised hands-on practice. | |||||
| Prerequisites: Foundations of Acupressure 1A | |||||
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| Microcurrent for Pain & Injury |
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| Barbara Berger, LAc. | 8 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. Barabara berger LAc. is one of our favorite instructors with her tremendous knowledge and playful and practical way of teaching this class, you will be sure to come away with not only the knowlege of how to use Microcurrent but a deep appreciation for the art of healing. | |||||
| Prerequisites: Class open to LAc’s and all health and skin care professionals | |||||
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| Shiatsu for Lower Back, Limbs and Abdomen |
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| Agnes Deglon, Shiatsu Instructor | 12 hours/CEUs | ||||
| November 13-14, 2010 Shiatsu for Lower Back, Limbs and Abdomen This weekend we will be focusing on lower back and abdomen as well as lower limbs. Lower back pain, tightness and tention in hip and groin area, abdomen (constipation/diarrhea, emotions ! ), lower limbs Agnes come to Five Branches University from Switzerland with over 1,000 hours of study in Shiatsu from the Namikoshi Shiatsu School in Paris and the Zen-Masunaga Shiatsu School. | |||||
| Prerequisites: none | |||||
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