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February
7, Annual Open House at Connecticut Institute for Herbal Studies
1:00 PM ~ 3:00 PM ~ Free
Each
year we offer people the opportunity to meet our faculty, learn what the
school has to offer as well as receive discounts on programs offered at
CIHS.
Information on traditional styles of wellness, concentrating on
Traditional Chinese Medicine and other plant medicines such as
Aromatherapy are explained and ideas for future classes are welcomed.
I am so grateful for everyone's many, many. years of support and
kindnesses. Chinese Teas & Snacks will be served.
16, 23
(Two Tuesday Eves): Feng Shui for the Practitioners
6:30 ~ 9:00 (5 CEU) ~
$49.00 (for both eves) with Richard Harris, LMT
Create harmony, wealth, fame & joy in your office, treatment room, home
or cubical by using the intention & power derived from the use of Feng
Shui. This practical, hands-on workshop we will explore basic Feng Shui
principles such as diagnosing and improving chi flow, working with the
bagua, and making feng shui adjustments to imbalances. We will also
discuss clutter and how it affects your life and destiny.
Join us for this exciting workshop and take home some practical ways to
create a more harmonious environment that will better support your
health, happiness and prosperity.
Richard Harris is owner of A Growing Practice LLC—a
three dimensional business that integrates wellness of your body, living
space, and environment. He is a licensed massage therapist and has an
established private practice in Rocky Hill, CT. Richard graduated in
1995 from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy where he now serves
on the faculty and presents advanced workshops on the integration of
aromatherapy into massage. He is an active member of the American
Massage Therapy Association. Richard is certified in Feng Shui Studies
graduating from the New England School of Feng Shui. He offers both
residential and commercial consultation building on his extensive
experience in landscape design and consultation. Richard works with his
clients to assist them in manifesting their intentions for their living
and work spaces. He specializes in Feng Shui and Space Clearing for the
home, business and landscape. He teaches advanced workshops in Feng Shui
garden design at the New England School of Feng Shui.
Sign up now.
March
6,7 & 20,21 (Two Sat & Sun)
Traditional Chinese
Medicine Theory & Terminology
*pre-requisite for Chinese Herbology Program*
9:30 ~
4:00 (28 CEU) ~$459.00 w/Laura Mignosa, NCCH
Sign up now
This is a powerful course for anyone interested in the Differential
Diagnosis of Traditional Chinese Medicine and it's uses today.
Aroma
therapists, Body workers, Massage therapists, and other wellness
practitioners benefit from incorporating this holistic perspective of
the human energetic systems. Through recognition of patterns, TCM
describes disharmonies without diagnosing disease. By studying this
material, patients of TCM practitioners can increase their understanding
of the perspective of Chinese medicine, and participate more fully
in their treatment. This course also serves as the foundation on which
our Chinese Herbology Intensive is built upon. All our courses are
taught with an emphasis on clinical diagnosis as practiced in China
today.
Course Objective: Among the distinctive perspectives of Traditional
Chinese Medicine is the Eight Principle theory. The Eight Principle
theory is the foundation for differential diagnosis. This course offers
a student the opportunity to learn about the terminology and diagnostic
skills needed for accurately recognizing the clinical signs and symptoms
of each pattern of disharmonies.
Laura Mignosa, NCCH, AADP
is a Nationally Certified Chinese Herbologist who is both Western and
China trained. She is the director of CIHS since 1992 and travels
yearly to China for study and to expose her students to the culture and
clinical training of Beijing Hospitals. She was the co-investigator on a
clinical trial at UConn Medical Center to evaluate the effectiveness of
Chinese herbs for menopausal symptoms and breast cancer. Her
private practice is maintained at the school where she successfully
treats all types of disharmonies especially those that Western Medicine
offers little help. Presently she is authoring her first book titled, "
DeCoding TCM"
11, 25 (Two Thursday Eves) Acupressure
for Simple Health Issues
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost: $49.00 (4 CEU) with Marybeth Keener, LMT, CHEM, CCH
Sign up now
In
this class you will learn simple acupressure routines to address
headaches, migraines, sinusitis, neck and shoulder pain.
We will cover the meridians and muscles that are involved with such
health issues, and the techniques used to release them.
Please bring a yoga mat or thick towel, 2 pillows, the face moisturizer
that you use and hand sanitizer. Massage lotion may be used also.
Marybeth Keener
is a nutritional biochemist that has studied
Traditional Asian Medicine in Europe, Asia and the USA . Marybeth blends
her knowledge of modern nutrition with the 3,000 year old healing
modality of Asian Medicine to create personalized wellness programs that
help clients address root causes of imbalances and move toward wellness.
Marybeth offers nutritional therapy, herbal therapy, acupressure,
massage therapy and Qi Qong in her practice. She has offices in
Glastonbury , Marlborough and Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
March 23 & 25 (Tues & Thurs) Finding Your Personal Scent using
Aromatherapy
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Two Eves) Cost: $59.00 (5 CEU) w/ Vera Reed, LMT
Sign up now
This unique workshop will explain the history of aromatherapy & its
holistic uses today. Learn the properties of at least 10 oils as well as
blending them for your personal use and health. Vera will guide you
through the art of smelling blends for notes and help you find your
fragrance personality. She will also help you discover and design a
personal scent of your very own.
Vera Reed
is a licensed massage therapist and
an aromatherapist with her own line of natural skin care products since
2002. She is an educator at Branford Hall teaching integration of
modalities to treat pain and is an experienced educator and energy
healer. Her business is Body Seasonings Wellness Center located in
Hartford, CT.
27, 28 (Sat & Sun) Integrative Facial Rejuvenation Intensive
9:00
- 5:00 PM Cost: $189.00 (32 CEU) with Marybeth Keener, LMT, Chem, CCH
Sign up now
This
class is designed especially for the massage therapist & Spa worker who
wishes to incorporate the benefits of revitalizing and clearing the face
without using chemicals or surgery. It is a proven, effective way to
help bring a luminous glow to just about anyone's face and neck and the
technique of facial acupressure is thousands of years old.
The power of acupressure lies in its ability to
regulate the free flow of Qi and blood to facilitate nutrient
absorption, encourage lymph drainage and enhances the skin's ability to
"breathe". It stimulates the skin's own ability for collagen production,
softening the skin and smoothing wrinkles while promoting normal
secretion from the body's seat and oil glands. Specific acupressure
points regulate and stimulates internal organ system function and can
promote muscle contraction.
The intention of this workshop is to provide
you with the massage techniques and acupressure points that can be
incorporated into a facial rejuvenation routine to help relax taut
muscles while tighten slack muscles as well. Many holistic practitioners
use this technique as an add-on to their modality to further benefit the
client and generate income for themselves.
Practice sessions will be included each day of class and
students are asked to bring sheets, towel, personal face lotion, massage
oil and a washcloth. Facial masks will be provided, but you may bring
your own if you choose.
Marybeth Keener
is a nutritional biochemist that has studied Traditional Asian Medicine
in Europe, Asia and the USA . Marybeth blends her knowledge of modern
nutrition with the 3,000 year old healing modality of Asian Medicine to
create personalized wellness programs that help clients address root
causes of imbalances and move toward wellness. Marybeth offers
nutritional therapy, herbal therapy, acupressure, massage therapy
including facial rejuvenation as well as Qi Qong in her practice. She
has offices in Glastonbury , Marlborough and Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
April
10,11 (Sat. & Sun)
Certifed Chinese Herbology Program Start (9 weekends in one Year)
*pre-requisite course in Chinese Theory and
Terminology needed to begin study.
9:30- 4:30 ~ $2395.00 w/ Laura Mignosa, NCCH
Sign
up now
The objective of this
course is to teach the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine as well as the
diagnostic principles for the therapeutic use of over 150 herbs and more
than 35 Chinese herbal formulas. Case studies, review of organ
disharmonies, and clinical observation will be included. The preparation
of herbal tonics and teas, Tongue and Pulse diagnosis, as well as
advanced GYN issues will be covered. Herbal identification (samples of
most herbs supplied), their tastes, formula structure,
contraindications, as well as the acquisition of professional Chinese
Herbal formulas will be addressed. Exceptional handouts provided.
Independent Study required to fulfill certification requirements.
April 10,11:
Spleen Disharmonies: Herbs and
formulas for digestive disorders. Chinese Medical Patterns of wet
phlegm, acid reflux, diuretic issues, food stagnation, diarrhea,
constipation, abdominal pain and discomfort, as well as other middle
burner issues will be addressed
MAY
May 15,16:
Liver Disharmonies:
Formulas and herbs for the Chinese Medicine Patterns of the Liver will
include information on stagnations of the body such as cysts, PMS, some
GYN concerns, high blood pressure, migraines & emotional stagnation
effecting digestion and pain.
June 12,13:
Heart Disharmonies:
Herbs and formulas to calm the spirit and heart will be covered. Recent
information obtained from clinical experience in Beijing will be
addressed as well. Emotional (Shen) conditions such as
depression, anxiety, phobias, fears, manic depression are all part of a
heart disharmony in TCM and will be addressed this weekend.
August 21,22:
Lung Disharmonies:
Herbs and formulas to treat the western diagnosis of sinus infections,
flus and colds, coughs, allergies, asthma and more will be covered. TCM
sees this organ as our immune system and formulas to stay well will be
addressed as well.
September 25,26:
Kidney Disharmonies & Herbal Tonics:
An overview of the kidney issues as they relate to the reproduction
organs and all organs in general. Formulas that treat the western
diagnosis of yeast and urinary tract infections will also be
addressed. Tonic formulas to help keep the body strong even with chronic
disharmonies, will be covered as well. Each student will prepare a
warming Kidney Tonic and a Defense Formula Tea for use during the winter
months.
October 23,24:
Qi Gong for Healing Practitioners:
presented by
George Hoffman
(Open to All)
This course is especially designed for health and healing practitioners.
It provides the Qi Gong view of our energy body and immune system.
Learn simple exercises for immune system strengthening, marrow and organ
washing and cleansing, energy balancing and Qi cultivation. You will
immediately use the exercises & theory studied to maintain long term
health and energetic balance.
Cost: $189.00 & 12 CEU
December 4,5:
Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis:
learn the fundamental theory of pulse-taking, it's parameters,
diagnostic skills. This class offers students the opportunity to have
hands on training in both pillars of Chinese Medcine. Tongue Diagnosis
Theory will include the basis of color, shape, location, coating and
movement of the tongue for TCM diagnosis. Learn to use the Tongue &
Pulse as confirmation of your treatment strategy already determined by
your differential diagnosis according to the Eight Principle Theory.
(Individual Practitioner's Cost: $229.00 & 12 CEU's for Massage
Therapists)
January 15,16:
Clinical Diagnosis & Observation:
Students will identify disharmonies of guests by using observation,
Interview and Tongue & Pulse indications that will help students arrive
at a TCM Differential diagnosis. They will then be able to provide a
treatment strategy and appropriate herbal formula that will encourage
the health of the patient, under supervision. Each student will present
their case to the class to further enrich the learning of this healing
modality.
February 26,27:
Gynecological Issues:
Common pathologies seen in the transition of a woman's body will be
covered in this class. it will include the signs and symptoms of menses
irregularities, menopause, mastitis and cancers as seen in TCM. Formulas
learned in China Hospitals will be shared. Students will come away away
with information that can be easily used in a practice of TCM.
Laura Mignosa, NCCH,
is a Nationally Certified Chinese Herbologist who is both Western and
China trained. She is the director of CIHS since 1992 and travels yearly
to China for study and to expose her students to the culture and
clinical training of Beijing Hospitals. She was the co-investigator on a
clinical trial at UConn Medical Center to evaluate the effectiveness of
Chinese herbs for menopausal symptoms and breast cancer and her
private practice is maintained at the school. Laura successfully treats
all types of disharmonies, especially those that Western medicine offers
little help.
Presently she is writing her book titled," DeCoding T.C.M. (Traditional
Chinese Medicine)"
George Hoffman
is the director of
Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong, LLC - He has over 15 years of study and
10 years of teaching experience in the Chinese arts of Tai Chi and Qi
Gong. George has successfully developed and continues to deliver
classes and workshops for municipal recreation departments, community
centers, corporate fitness centers and is a guest instructor at a
Connecticut Tai Chi Cooperative. His goal is to give students the tools
with which to reap the ongoing health and self-healing benefits
associated with Tai Chi and Qi Gong by offering group classes and
individual instruction. His strengths in teaching and coaching
facilitate students’ ability to learn these health-enhancing exercises
rapidly and with confidence. His belief in the power of these ancient
arts comes across in his teaching
It
should be noted that at this time, no state has authorized separate
licensing for practicing herbologists. In many states, only
acupuncturists or Naturopaths can legally prescribe herbs using a
western diagnosis. However... that does not prevent an herbalist from
suggesting formulas in accordance with Chinese Medical Theory. It is
not using or suggesting herbs that is at issue...but
diagnosing a Western-named disease without having a medical
license. There are thousands of herbalists in America and Europe. (In
the West, Herbologists have been accepted as healers for hundreds of
years. In China, Herbalists have been mainstays of the medical healing
arts for thousands of years.
May
2, 9, 23 and June 6 (4 Sundays):
Acupressure to Enhance Your Practice
Sign
up now
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(32 CEU) Cost: $495.00 with Marybeth Keener, LMT, CHEM,CCH
Practicing
massage therapists and students will benefit professional and personally
from this class. Students will learn the Traditional Asian Medicine
approach utilizing the healing philosophies of the Five Elements and
Organ Systems.
Mapping meridians in the
human body gains insight into how energy flow in these meridians can
affect health. This
class is intended to teach students how to use the same acupuncture
points in noninvasive touch patterns.
Integrating
acupressure into your practice not only improves your professional
image, but enhances the level of quality treatment you can extend to
your clients.
There will be ample opportunity to practice/exchange each Sunday.
Sunday's
Curriculum:
May 2: Introduction
to Traditional Asian Medicine Five Element and Organ Theory
May
9: The Liver/Gallbladder Organ System
May
23:The Kidney/Urinary bladder System & The Heart/Small Intestine System
June 6:The Stomach/Spleen Organ System & The Lung/Large Intestine
System
Marybeth Keener
is a nutritional biochemist that has studied Traditional Asian Medicine
in Europe, Asia and the USA . Marybeth blends her knowledge of modern
nutrition with the 3,000 year old healing modality of Asian Medicine to
create personalized wellness programs that help clients address root
causes of imbalances and move toward wellness. Marybeth offers
nutritional therapy, herbal therapy, acupressure, massage therapy and Qi
Qong in her practice. She has offices in Glastonbury , Marlborough and
Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
28,30, Sat. & Sun:
Bi-Syndrome (Pain) Intensive
9:30-4:30 ~
$189.00 with Laura Mignosa, NCCH
Sign up now
The patterns of western diagnosed pain will be covered in the weekend
class to further the study of Chinese Herbology for present students and
past. It will help differentiate the symptoms of arthritis, muscular
pain, trauma as well as joint pain. Formulas we found by visiting
Chinese hospitals and the traditional thousand year old decoctions will
be discussed. Case studies, theory and differential diagnosis will be
part of the weekend class.
Laura Mignosa
is a Nationally Certified Chinese Herbologist who is both Western and
China trained. She is the director of CIHS since 1992 and travels yearly
to China for study and to expose her students to the culture and
clinical training of Beijing Hospitals. She was the co-investigator on a
clinical trial at UConn Medical Center to evaluate the effectiveness of
Chinese herbs for menopausal symptoms and breast cancer and her
private practice is maintained at the school. Laura successfully treats
all types of disharmonies, especially those that Western medicine offers
little help.
Presently she is
writing her book titled," DeCoding T.C.M. (Traditional Chinese
Medicine)"
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