Combining Ancient Wisdom and Modern Neuroscience for the Implementation and Assessment of Peak States
This course will discuss combining modern neuroscience and ancient practices and wisdoms for the implementation and assessment of peak states of consciousness. We will be going over the neurophysiological components of peak states, what it looks like in the brain, different components of state awareness and tools used to assess, support and train these states.
Creating Exceptional Treatment Experiences, Part 1
Instead of providing every day, ordinary treatments you can create exceptional treatment experiences for your patients. By doing so, you have an opportunity to enjoy your work more fully and make your treatments more effective and valuable. This introductory session will discuss the differences between an ordinary treatment and an extraordinary treatment experience – a […]
Wu Wei Zi: Fruit for Peak Performance – Modern Discoveries
Wu Wei Zi, the dried fruit of the Schizandra vine, has a long history of use primarily as a treatment for lung disorders and as an astringent, but modern research has uncovered other applications that point to enhancement of mental and physical function. This presentation will explore the development of Wu Wei Zi arising from research efforts during […]
Getting Back in the Game: Strategies for Recovery from Injury, Surgery, and Other Damage
The objective of this course is to focus practitioner attention on the three stages of injury recovery and the associated TCM therapeutics for each stage, especially relying on the use of herbal medicine. The presentation will elaborate upon the approach applied in the English-Chinese Encyclopedia of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine volume on Orthopedics and Traumatology, […]
How’s Your Sleep? Chinese Medicine for a Good Night
Sleep is an issue that touches everyone, from infants to the elderly. Clinical successes through Chinese medicine are intriguingly diverse. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, sleeping deeply, and feeling rested all suggest different needs. This seminar will contrast the strengths of acupuncture, herbs, lifestyle and supplements, exploring practitioner approaches and patient responses, and accessing insightful […]
Healing the Eyes with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
About 285 million people are visually impaired worldwide: 39 million are blind and 246 million have low vision. Many of these conditions are considered untreatable by conventional medicine, often leaving patients in a hopeless and desperate situation. Loss of vision can occur suddenly ordevelop gradually over time, with impaired vision becomes more common with age. […]