Understanding and learning how to aid in the healing of depression from the unique Chinese medical perspective of the Shen and its relationship to five types of depression.

The author presents his experience as MD Specialist in Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, acupuncture and osteopathy dealing with medial knee pain. 

This webinar will delve into the history of acupuncture used as a means of revolution within the United States, based on Rachel Pagones’ new book, Acupuncture as Revolution: Suffering, Liberation, and Love. We will trace the influence of the barefoot doctors of Mao’s China on revolutionary acupuncture. We will see how the movement has evolved from 1970s-era political tactics to the trauma-informed approach of community acupuncture and of groups such as Acupuncturists without Borders (AWB). And we will recognize the fundamental contributions of Black and Latinx acupuncturists as well as Asian American activists to social justice acupuncture. 

Over the past two-three years, the coronavirus (Covid) has run rampant worldwide, with millions of people adversely affected. Regarding acupuncture clinical practice, Covid has resulted in a massive spike in patient numbers across two main areas – mental health and the respiratory system.

This course is designed to get participants thinking about the reasons for their point combination choices. It will include a range of point combination strategies/themes.

In this course, Dr Yair Maimon extensively discusses point ST-9 and its clinical use. 

Acupuncture is one of the most effective treatments in slowing down or even reversing macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.

This lecture by leading sinologist Elizabeth Rochat de la Vallee will give you deeper insights into these concepts of Bladder 43, Gao Huang Shu, by exploring the characters used in the point and the historical content.

In this course, Dr Hamid Montakab, MD introduces the concepts of trauma, defensive layers; the role of the subconscious, body memories, and the concept of “Body Armors” with a description of each segment and treatment strategies with the Sinew channels

Addressing and treating ‘brain pain perception’ is another important part of the treatment as it affects the deep source of pain.

This course is the fruit of thousands of treatments in Hasina’s clinic over the last 2 decades. Hasina says that “This way of thinking changed my clinic entirely”.

The most magical part of acupuncture is the ability to transform, to touch heaven in the patient, alleviating the suffering, clearing the clouds and allowing healing and change.

This is the introduction section of the Clearing the Clouds Series. In this introductory webinar, Dr Yair Maimon gives an overview and a taste of the Clearing the Clouds series. Take the whole series here: Clearing the Clouds

In this course, Felip Caudet, shows you how to optimize your practice by using various Japanese moxibustion techniques.

This text, (circa. 17th century) is an extremely unique text in the way that it analyses acupuncture points, names, and diseases which sets it apart from any other text pre-1911.

Long parts of Dr. Montakab nearly 50 years of experience practicing Chinese Medicine have been dedicated to sleep and dreams and in this course he shares his insight, the psychological and Chinese theories of dreams and how to use dreams as diagnostic and therapeutic tool in the clinic.

Reading this you are looking at a computer screen, or at your mobile phone. Our modern lifestyles are increasingly spent looking at screens - a major cause of eye related problems. Treat these conditions with Chinese Medicine.

In this course, according to Classical Chinese medical texts, Elisabeth Rochat De LaVallée explains the character of 脈, Mai – vessel, vital circulation – in Chinese Medicine.

In this course, Dr Hamid Montakab, MD, explains the function and expression of emotions as extensions of the primary instincts. He explores the Luo≈Connecting vessels' role in processing the outer world and the 5 Emotions and 7 Passions concept. With clinical examples & case studies, he shares therapeutic strategies to release emotions; treatment of the Zang-Fu patterns, diagnostic orientations; palpation to identify the emotion.

Integrating acupuncture into the mainstream medicine requires more than evidence and willingness or positive attitudes of stakeholders. The process of integration is essentially a progress of implementation and requires knowledge and skills of implementation science. This framework will facilitate the uptake of perioperative use of acupuncture / acupressure to enable positive impact on patient outcome and reduce cost associated with management of PONV and postoperative pain.

Take an adventure with David Hartmann and his 25 years of experience using Acupuncture Point Combination.

 

It’s Even Better Than You Think: Understanding the Evidence Behind Acupuncture for CIPN The recent Guideline published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology was…

Taking us through the ancient text Elisabeth Rochat de laVallée reveals to us the different meanings in which 經 can be understood and enlarge our understanding of the concept of Meridians. 

In this course, Dr. Montakab M.D. covers both seasonal and perennial allergies from western and Chinese perspectives of the causes and treatments for allergies. He talks in length about Allergic Rhinitis & Allergic Asthma, treatment strategies for acute phase and for prevention, points selection and demonstrates clinical cases.

This course discusses PMS (or, more accurately, “menstrual-related disorder”) in a slightly unconventional fashion, expanding the phenomena away from the general TCM “liver qi stagnation” diagnosis. It introduces new categories to define the various pathologies of PMS (digestive disorders, water metabolism, emotional aspects, heat in the blood and counter flow, and fever/cold/flu).

This program harmoniously weaves polyvagal theory with the Five Elements as our guiding framework for a profound exploration of complex trauma. 

Chinese medicine and acupuncture, in particular, are quite effective in managing the symptoms during the acute phase and treating the deeper roots.
This is the introduction to the full course by Dr. Montakab M.D.

This course shares a deeper approach to utilizing acupuncture to transform emotions and life. You will understand the inner alchemy of acupuncture and how to apply it in the clinic; to achieve transformation and personal growth for our patients.

This class explores historical and modern concepts of Su Wen chapter 78, the Discourse on Evidence of the Four Failures. 

This course introduces a fresh perspective, potentially unlocking new mechanisms that shed light on the profound effects of acupuncture.

The six basic “Temperaments” are represented by the “Six energy axis” or the channel systems which constitute a bridge between the inner world “Microcosm” and the outer changes the “Macrocosm” and define the basic responses and adaptations to outer events. 

Constitutions and Temperaments have a major influence on “Belief” mechanisms and further influence the physiology as well as the pathology of a person. This understanding provides a key for freeing oneself from the habitual mind-sets and behaviours.

Drawing from his own experiences in researching the effects of acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis (hay fever) on the immune system, Dr McDonald overviews how acupuncture can treat a broad range of inflammatory conditions including allergic rhinitis, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis and migraine.

Taking this course you will be able to answer the question: “So, how does acupuncture work?”.

This course explores the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of common autoimmune disorders in the digestive tract, such as Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis and IBS, with a unique emphasis on the role of the extraordinary channels.

This course will deepen your knowledge of Gui≈ ghosts in Chinese medicine, their consequences, and how to treat them using tried treatment protocols.

Understand The Importance of Classics Studies for Clinical Practice of Acupuncture

Understanding the structure of the conscious and subconscious parts of the psyche and unraveling the psychological mechanisms of “Belief systems” and helping to change these in a regular TCM setting is to treat the “Hidden Roots of Disease”.

This course consists of a nearly 3-hour lecture with video narration, text, diagrams and photos. 

This course presents the pathology and treatment of both allergic and non-allergic asthma in children and adults. This course consists of an over 2-hours lecture with video narration, text, diagrams and photos. 

Bipolar disorder follows closely the symptoms of the ancient Chinese disease of Dian Kuang which may be translated as dullness and raving or dullness and mania. However, the course will explore to what extent bipolar disorder corresponds exactly to Dian Kuang in Chinese medicine.

For these three diseases, the course will first discuss their pathology in biomedicine and then the Chinese pathology, patterns and treatment with acupuncture and herbal medicine.

This course discusses the pathology and treatment of menopausal problems in detail. Taking this course, you will learn the role of Tian Gui in women's life cycles and in the aetiology of menopausal issues. The role of the Kidneys in the pathology of menopausal problems is dealt with in-depth.

Are you curious to know more about it and upgrade your practical skills with this knowledge?

The most magical part of acupuncture is the ability to transform, touch heaven in the patient, alleviate the suffering, clear the clouds and allow healing and change. 

Acupuncture has much to offer survivors of traumatic stress. Our concept of Qi is our greatest contribution to the study of traumatic stress. This course explores the traumatic stress response as an energetic (qi) system that has been stimulated beyond its range of resiliency and is awaiting restoration of its natural balance and equilibrium.

In the management of acute or chronic traumatic stress with Chinese medicine and acupuncture, the aim is to release the retained energy mass from the level where it is trapped (Wei-Blood-Jing), to bring the event into consciousness (Shen) and to re-structure the belief system (Cultivation of the Mind).

This course offers participants nearly 100 treatments for common clinical disorders, including musculoskeletal complaints, mental and emotional imbalances, and many other signs and symptoms. This is done by examining thirteen different acupuncture point combinations (APC’s). Each of the APC’s is briefly defined and explained before giving a range of various signs and symptoms that they can treat.

By the conclusion of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to begin addressing male fertility issues, thereby enhancing your practice and offering holistic solutions to couples facing these challenges.

Explore the intricate world of women's health through the lens of Dr. Yi Tian Ni's wisdom and Keren Sela's clinical expertise in this transformative course. From teenage turmoil to menopausal challenges, Keren Sela navigates the diverse landscape of women's well-being.

This course describes these 5 elemental types of menopausal symptoms, highlighting the main symptoms and signs for each.

In this course, Dr Umberto Mazzanti, MD, introduces a personal combination and clinical approach to treating pain, The Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method®, which combines Acupuncture and Osteopathic through the demonstration of shoulder musculoskeletal pain.

Following the lecture, participants will know more about the general treatment and management of chronic pain conditions and strategies employed by practitioners of Toyohari, Japanese Meridian Therapy for these purposes.

In this course, Bartosz Chmielnicki MD discuss the ancient theory of the Bi Syndromes together with different strategies of treatment and acupuncture points.

In this inspiring TCM.ac Talk, Dr Maimon answers one question we all find ourselves dealing with in the clinic.

Patients with chronic neck problems are always a challenge in the clinic – many times treatments provide relief of pain and restore mobility but, quite often, the relief is temporary and the issues are never really solved.

In this course, Rani Ayal explores the reasons behind neck pains and discuss specific diagnostic techniques, treatment strategies and point selection to improve clinical success.

Much of Dr. Montakab's nearly 50 years of experience practising Chinese Medicine have been dedicated to sleep and dreams. In this course, he shares his insight into the psychological and Chinese theories of dreams and how to use dreams as diagnostic and therapeutic tools in the clinic.