Workshops

....for practitioners

ACUPUNCTURE AND MASSAGE FOR FACIAL REVITALISATION

Certification workshop with Virginia Doran M.Ac, L.Ac, LMT (USA)

9-11 July 2010 - London (2011 dates TBC)

In our image conscious society, Facial Revitalisation acupuncture and massage are invaluable skills to keep your clients as naturally radiant as possible using ancient oriental wisdom. An experienced teacher and practitioner of Facial Revitalisation, Virginia Doran is a recognised expert and this highly popular workshop is her only visit to the UK this year!

Please click on the link below for full details and the booking form.

Facial Revitalisation 2010 - Brochure and booking form

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PRACTICAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS WITH CHARLIE BUCK

Fantastic opportunities for experienced acupuncturists to refresh and revive practical skills. Recently qualified acupuncturists and final year students also welcome. 

PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 24 PER CLASS SO BOOK EARLY! BOOK BOTH - SAVE £20!!!!


Needling Techniques Workshop  £90

Date TBC, London

Venue: College of Naturopathic Medicine, 41 Riding House Street, London, W1W 7BE

Time: 10am - 5pm (6 hours)


Needle manipulation techniques are key to enhancing therapeutic effects of your treatment and this popular and highly practical seminar always receives excellent feedback. This is a refresher in core needling skills presented systematically, the way it is taught in China's traditional medical schools. The workshop covers point finding, insertion, methods of obtaining qi and acting on qi using bu, fa and even needling methods. You then learn techniques for qi propagation and some Daoist acupuncture techniques developed in the Song dynasty.


A fantastic course for acupuncturists of all levels from those with 25 + years experience, to those of you just starting out and wishing to sharpen your skills and increase your confidence. Roughly 50% of the time is spent on needling practice.


Moxa & Cupping Magic Workshop  £90

Date TBC

Venue: London School of Osteopathy, 56-58 Nelson Street, London E1 2DE

Time: 10am - 5pm (6 hours)


Acupuncture is expert stimulation with therapeutic intent but emphasis is often put on needles - moxa and other techniques can be left out in the cold! Rediscover all the fun you had forgotten about with this refresher session led by an inspirational and experienced tutor. You will renew your understanding of moxa and cupping skills, learn more about their application, practice techniques in a supportive setting and pick up a range of clinical tips.


The workshop covers:

 

 

  • Moxa in history
  • Forms and qualities of moxa
  • Moxa techniques, indications & contraindications
  • Moxa as preventative
  • Avoiding and dealing with accidents
  • What makes you think it does anything? - moxa's effects from a biomedical perspective
  • Direct moxa; cones, grain, thread, stick-ons, discussion on scarring moxa, 
  • Indirect moxa: warm needling, pole methods, partition methods, moxa boxes, tiger warmer
  • Cupping: indications, contraindications, methods and safety
  • Basic cupping skills, sliding and "wet" cupping

This highly practical course reviews and enhances understanding of moxa & cupping using mixed lecture, powerpoint videos and practicals, 11 page moxa handout, 5 page cupping handout.

Email annemarie@tian-garden-acupuncture.co.uk to be informed of the dates

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TREATING SPORTS INJURIES WITH ACUPUNCTURE WITH KEVIN YOUNG 
25 & 26 September 2010
Venue: 

College of Naturopathic Medicine, 41 Riding House Street, London, W1W 7BE
Time: 10am - 5pm both days (12 hours)
Price: £160

Save £20!!! Book and pay by 31 July 2010 and pay only £140!!!



During this two-day seminar, Kevin will be teaching the basic skills used to diagnose and treat sports and musclo-skeletal injuries, and the subsequent treatment using Chinese medicine modalities. Open to acupuncturists of all levels including final year students with basic grounding in western and anatomy and physiology.

 

You will cover;

 Assessment of different categories of muscle strains
 Differentiation of haematomas and an outline of conventional treatment
 How to rehabilitate muscle weakness with stretch, exercise and gym routines
 First aid techniques for injuries > When to refer patients on to another medical practitioner
 Examination of injured joints including the knee, shoulder girdle, the spine, ankle, elbow and wrist
 Acupuncture techniques, such as thread needling, eagle claw, star fish formation, ah-shi points, electro-acupuncture, cupping and moxibustion
 Tui na techniques used in sports teams, and when and where to use them
 General exercises for wellbeing and their importance to sports personnel
 Patent herbal remedies and balms for the treatment of bruising and injury

Kevin has presented this hugely popular course dozens of times throughout the UK, and is always oversubscribed. Places are limited to a maximum of 24 participants, so book early!


Treating Sports Injuries with Kevin Young - brochure & booking form


Please contact Anne-Marie for more information: 07719 531085 or annemarie@tian-garden-acupuncture.co.uk

 

 

 

 

More courses coming soon.......