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Goals and Objectives

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Symptoms & Causes of Neck Pain
3. Tui Na Neck & Shoulder Treatment – Seated
4. Tui Na Neck & Shoulder Treatment – Supine
5. Acupuncture Opening Treatments for the Neck
6. Cupping, Seven Star Hammer & Guasha
7. Qi Dynamics of the Neck & Principles of Acupuncture Treatment for Neck Pain and Stiffness
8. Wind in the Neck: Points and Treatment
9. Distal Complimentary Acupuncture Points & Treatments
10. Root & Node Treatments and Neck Pain
11. Key Herbal Formulas for Neck Pain: Formula Based/Pathogen Based Diagnosis
1. Ge Gen Tang & Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen
2. Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang + Ge Gen
3. Blood Stasis Formulas
4. Yi Guan Jian + Si Ni San
5. Juan Bi Tang – Bi Syndrome
12. External Application of Herbs
13. Rehabilitative Qi Gong Exercises for the Neck
1. Owl Turns Its Head
2. Cock Pecks the Rice
3. The “Back Stretch”
4. King/Queen Arises From the Throne
5. Nine Ghosts Drawing Swords
6. Rhinoceros Gazes at the Moon
7. Na Mou Searches the Sea
8. Turning Heaven & Earth

Goals and Objectives

• Understand the role of environmental toxins in damaging fertility
• Be able to help patients decrease their toxin exposure
• Understand the importance of preparing the body before beginning a detoxification program
• Be able to provide guidance to patients wanting a comprehensive detoxification

Course Outline

• Environmental toxins damage fertility epidemic
• Key strategies for decreasing toxin exposure
• Gut restoration protocol
• Liver preparation protocol
• Kidney preparation protocol
• Intense systemic detoxification

• Understand how estrogen (endogenous or exogenous) moves through phase 1, 2 and 3 detoxification
• Review the genetic snps and enzymes involved in each phase in order to optimize clearance and reduce risks/symptoms
• Discuss the microbiome and estrobolome and its influence on estrogen clearance
• Discuss food sources and natural treatments that have been shown in the literature to improve estrogen metabolism outcomes through the different phases.

Attendees of this course/presentation will:

1. Understand how to perform a comprehensive initial naturopathic evaluation of fertility for a couple
2. Feel confident ordering and interpreting conventional and functional lab tests for fertility patients
3. Easily work through a clinical algorithm to reach both the conventional/western diagnosis of infertility and to identify the functional/naturopathic root cause
4. Build a cache of template treatment plans for easy application with patients

By the end of the seminar, participants will have:

1. An understanding of the theoretical and clinical significance of the seven po souls and their relationship to inner alchemy.
2. A working knowledge of biomedical and energetic imbalances that can arise from un-transcended life lessons in each dantien.
3. How to weave the individual’s life story into therapeutic principles and acupuncture treatment strategies.

Course Outline

• Part 1 – Introduction into Genetics
  • Genetics overview
  • Application of genetics in clinical practice
  • Epigenetics and environment – genes interactions
• Part 2 – Nutrigenomics
• Understand how genetics impacts nutrient absorption, transport, metabolism and utilization.
• Genetic variants, vitamin A and estrogen
• Methylation and fertility
• Using nutrigenomics for personalized nutrition/dosing
• Part 3 – Hormone dysfunction
• Review steroidogenesis and genetics variants that influence hormone balance
• Impact on female related hormone dysfunction: PCOS, infertility, endometriosis
• Case presentation
• Part 4 – Environmental toxins, Genetic impact on Detoxification and insights into chronic disease
• Effect of genetic variants on phase I and phase II biotransformation
• Endocrine disruptors, gene expression and their impact on disease
• Case presentation
• Part 5 – Practical Approach to Genetic testing
• How to apply genetic testing to a case
• Direct to consumer testing – how to choose a reliable company
• Step by step plan of applying genetic testing into clinical practice – where to start, follow up labs, program development
• Case presentation, Q&A

Goals and Objectives

• Clinician will have an understanding into how lifestyle/nutritional genetics impacts infertility. Areas include personalized nutrition, hormone dysfunction and sensitivity to detoxification through the lens of women’s health. Discuss real cases, protocols and receive resources and strategies.
• Understand the application of genetic testing in clinical practice in relation to predicting disease, additional lab testing, and individual treatment.
• Understand limitation of genetic testing and determine appropriate genetic companies for clinical application.

Course Outline:

• Participants will understand the importance and balance of the various microbiomes within the male and female body
• Participants will understand strategies to optimise microbiome health to ensure the health and wellbeing of the fetus (infant)
• Participants will understand the impact of bacteria and other microbes and the importance of supporting healthy commensals and treating opportunistic infections
• Participants will understand the health implications of vaginal vs caesarean deliveries
• Participants will learn useful clinical treatment strategies to improve the health of both parents, improve pregnancy and labour outcomes, and the health of the child

Detailed Content:

The microbiome in reproduction

Infections

Seminal microbiome

Maternal microbiomes

• Vaginal microbiome
• Cervical microbiome
• Uterine microbiome
  • Pre-term birth prevention and inventions
• Pregnancy microbiome
  • Oral microbiome
• Placental microbiome

Fetal and neonatal microbiome

• Amniotic fluid microbiome
• Respiratory microbiome
• Developmental impact – ASD, obesity and others
• Gastrointestinal microbiome

Labour

• Vaginal vs cesarean
• Vernix caseosa

Treatment options

• Modifying microbiome strategies and treatment options
• Maternal prenatal stress

Summary, Q&A

Course Outline:

• Understand how a systematic review is conducted
• Be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a systematic review
• Understand what happens during a meta-analysis and how to interpret the outcomes
• Identify different components of an acupuncture ‘dose’ and how these contribute to fertility outcomes
• Determine clinically relevant treatment guidelines for IVF patients based on the latest research

1. A brief history of obstetrics comparing Western and Chinese classical approaches from the past with current practice
2. Physiological changes in pregnancy, safety of acupuncture in pregnancy and the “forbidden points"
3. Treating various conditions / pathologies in pregnancy including nausea & vomiting, heartburn, threatened miscarriage, constipation, varicose veins, muscle-skeletal problems such as back & pelvic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and stress
4. Obstetric “red flags”: including bleeding in pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, abdominal pain, cholestasis, polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, premature labour, urinary problems, small for dates babies, hypertensive disorders, malpresentation & cord prolapse, retained placenta, post-partum haemorrhage, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including postpartum psychosis, breast feeding problems, including mastitis
5. Introduction to MYMOP and audit in the clinic
6. Discussion of Obstetric acupuncture organizations and support groups
7. Brief discussion of obstetric research
8. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) (another "red flag”). “Western” diagnosis and treatment, treatment with acupuncture, illustrated with case histories
9. Discussion of research relating to HG including overview of presenter’s recent Delphi consensus study on acupuncture for HG
10. Breech presentation and treatment by TCM
11. Pre-birth preparation and induction of labour with acupressure and acupuncture
12. Pain relief in labour with acupuncture and acupressure
13. Anxiety & depression in pregnancy and post-natal period
14. Building bridges and communication with the midwifery, GP and obstetrician communities

Goals and Objectives:

• To ensure delegates have a thorough understanding of all aspects of obstetric acupuncture
• To ensure practitioners are safe in their practice when dealing with pregnant and post-natal women
• To inspire and encourage audit in practice
• To promote advantages of membership of obstetric acupuncture organizations such as the "Obstetrical Acupuncture Association” (OBAA) and awareness of mentorship groups such as "Maternity Acupuncture Mentoring & Peer Support" (MAMPS)
• To encourage engagement and familiarity with obstetric research and promote use of the organization "Evidence Based Acupuncture" (EBA)
•  To encourage evidence-based communication with health professionals in order to promote advantages of obstetric acupuncture