THE FIVE SPIRITS; The Heart of Chinese Medicine (5 weeks)
The Five Spirits is the re-emerging psycho/spiritual branch of The Five Elements. This vital and necessary tool has not been well understood in western TCM. The information in this seminar guides practitioners through observations of the human psychic and neurological phenomenon formulated by ancient Taoist healers. This seminar presents The Five Spirits as a road map of correspondences to the human psyche and transformational healing.

FUNDAMENTALS OF CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE (10 weeks)
The Fundamentals of CHM is designed for those practitioners who come from medical paradigms other than TCM. This level of study includes four segments. Segment one gives foundational medical concepts of Chinese Medicine; differential patterns of the vital substances, combinations of yin/yang theory, climatic pathogenic factors. Segment two is an overview of the history of Chinese herbal medicine, nomenclatures of Chinese herbs, growing /harvesting and preparation/processing of Chinese herbs, side effects and interactions. Segment three provides understanding the matrix of the Chinese herbal materia medica covering classification and therapeutic categories including two herb monograms from each category. Segment fourth covers the major patterns of the Zang Fu (the five Yin and coupled Yang organs) including etiology, pathology, acupuncture and herbal formulas for treatment.
Suggested reading: Chapters 1-30 in The Foundations of Chinese Medicine

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (8weeks)
The Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine has three segments: Segment one gives an overview of the history of Chinese herbal medicine, nomenclatures of Chinese herbs, growing /harvesting and preparation/processing of Chinese herbs, side effects and interactions. The second segment provides an understanding of the matrix of the Chinese herbal materia medica covering classification and therapeutic categories including two herb monograms from each category. Segment three covers the major patterns of the Zang Fu (the five Yin and coupled Yang organs) including etiology, pathology, acupuncture and herbal formulas for treatment.
Suggested reading: Chapters 1-30 in The Foundations of Chinese Medicine
*Prerequisite for Modules II-VI completion of Module I or equivalent knowledge

Pain; Diagnosis and Treatment (5 weeks)
This seminar explores three major areas of pain; muscular skeletal pain, headaches, and digestive pain, Etiology, pathology and differential diagnoses are presented, as well as herbal treatment protocol.
Suggested reading: Chapters 1, l4, 15, 16, 23 and 24 in The Practice of Chinese Medicine.

Upper Respiratory Diseases and Eczema (5 weeks)
This seminar addresses the Traditional Chinese Medical diagnosis and treatment of allergies, sinusitis, rhinitis; asthma, common colds and eczema. A wide variety of formulae are available to treat these diseases. We focus on discerning appropriate
application of similar formulas.
Suggested reading: Chapters 4,5, 6,7, 8 & 34 in The Practice of Chinese Medicine

Chronic Fatigue & Digestive Disorders: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment (5 weeks)
This seminar is presented in two segments. Segment one covers differential diagnosis, Oriental medical theory and herb treatment of chronic fatigue. Segment two includes diagnosis using as both herbal and dietary treatments for digestive disorders. Students will learn how to differentiate between seemingly similar formulas for treatment of chronic fatigue and digestive disorders.
Suggested reading: Chapters 12, 17,18, 19 & 25, in The Practice of Chinese Medicine,

GYN & Infertility: Physiology, Pathology and Herbology (6 weeks)
This is an in-depth presentation of the physiology, diagnosis and herbal treatment of women's diseases according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Disorders presented are dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, breast disease, infertility, vaginitis,
and menopausal symptoms.
Suggested reading: Chapters 31. 32, & 33, in The Practice of Chinese Medicine.
NOTE: According to TCM, accurate diagnosis of non-gynecological disorders in women requires a fundamental understanding of the unique patterns of the reproductive organs. Therefore, this module is recommended for all practitioners,
not exclusively for those specializing in Gynecology.

Psyche and Soma: Understanding Mental-Emotional Disorders and Insomnia (5 weeks)
This seminar unravels the Oriental concept of the Five Spirits. We concentrate particularly on the influence of Shen, Po and Hun on our mental-emotional balance and sleep cycles. Treatment protocols are included in the discussion.
Suggested reading: Chapters 9,10 in The Practice of Chinese Medicine

Format:
1.5 hours by telephone per week.
The first hour will be lecturing, the remaining 1/2 hour will be reserved for questions and discussion of patients.
Class syllabus provided in PDF format
Classes meet @ 5:00-6:30 PM PST 8:00- 9:30 PM EST

TO REGISTER CONTACT
Anastacia White
E-mail: white.anastacia@gmail.com

FAQ
Do I need a computer to participate in the classes?
No you don't need a computer to participate in weekly classes. The classes are in conference call format.

How do I register?
Send me an email and I will send you a registration form.

What if I miss a class?
The classes are recorded and you will be sent a link for downloading the recording to your computer.

Is there a class syllabus?
Yes, class syllabus are provided in PDF format.