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                               C.I.H.S.  900 Wells Road Wethersfield, CT 06109    

                             
Ongoing Dates & Health Programs:

Wednesday Evenings: Tai Chi with George Hoffman, Director of Silver Dragon Tai Chi    
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Cost: $78.00 for 8 weeks Training  
Join this small but powerful class and experience the benefits of utilizing this form of Chinese Medicine to enhance your health and well being. 

On-Going Chinese Herbology Dates: Sunday, February 5 (GYN) 

Level II Herbology Program Dates:
Patent Herbs: In depth information on Formulas that can be purchased at Asian Markets as well as some external application patents.
Herbs for the Western Diagnosis of Cancer & Prevention: Herbs that have been shown to protect the body from cancer as well as formulas learned in China for the complementary care of Cancer, will be addressed in this class.
Clinical Diagnosis: Students will be encouraged to bring a person or case study for the class to review, provide a differential diagnosis, an herbal recommendation along with the rational for the treatment strategy.
Certificate of Completion awarded for this work

Traditional Chinese Herbology and Terminology Class: Feb. 11,12, 2012


Testimonials:
Wow, I can't  believe a year has gone by already. I want to thank you for helping "awaken" a new understanding of TCM: HERBS~ From a technical perspective, you are an excellent teacher and communicate the essential information needed to understand a very complex subject.
Even more important, spiritually you are a gifted healer whose enthusiasm is inspiring. I look forward to seeing you again in future classes.
D. M. of Suffield, CT ~ DC, Dipl Acp.

Looking around the room and seeing some of your students that were selected to participate at this West Hartford Event, must have made you proud - YOU have made Chinese Medicine a real force in Connecticut. So many of your students have become successful and happy -you helped make that a reality. We are a living testament that a person can follow their passion and make a living out of it. Your classes and China trips are what have provided the ability to do that!"
M.K. Danielson, CT  
   
I can't tell you how much you and TCM has changed my life! I will be forever grateful. Please don't ever change. 
S.W. Providence, RI

Thanks so much for imparting this life changing knowledge to us. Already, through your guidance, I have helped many family members & friends. Thank you and I am sad to see our class come to an end. I will certainly be attending future ones.
R.N. East Hartford, CT

So Great to be a part of your class! I learned so much and am looking forward to my new journey in wellness. Thanks for being my first step!
E.D. Greenwich, CT

Thank you so much for your amazing, eye opening class. We learned how to help ourselves and the people around us!
O.K. Glastonbury, CT

Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge of Chinese Herbs and diagnosis with us, The friendships we have created here will last a lifetime.
N.C. Wethersfield, CT

You’ll never know how much I appreciate all you have taught me.  Really opened my eyes to another way of seeing illness.  I know there are lots of expensive 4 year programs that incorporate TCM, but your concentrated program does in one year what others take a few years to teach, and you do it in a way that is very easy to digest.
J.M.B. Bedford, New York

2012

 February

21 (Tuesday) Common Ailments Treated with Safe, Traditional Chinese Herbs
w/Laura Mignosa, NCCH    Time: 6:30 - 8:30    Cost: $28.00

Learn the herbal equivalent to many of our Over-the-Counter drugs in this class. Discussion on formulas to treat common disharmonies like stomach and abdominal distress, arthritis, back pain, flus & colds, coughs, hay fever, trauma and more will be covered.
You will learn where to purchase these formulas & herbals, see how affordable they are (Chinese Medicine IS for the people) and value the fact that they are not drugs and are in fact forgotten foods.

(3 Thursdays) 16, 23 & March 1:Chinese Herb Series
w/Laura Mignosa, NCCH    Time: 6:30- 8:30 PM     Cost: $78.00

16: Introduction to Chinese Herbal Therapy
This class is designed to teach individuals how Chinese herbs work, the differences between “Superior” and “Inferior” herbs, Formulas Making theory, basic Chinese Medicine Theory as well as covering some commonly used herbs.
23:  Chinese Herbs to Maintain and Regain Health
Learn many herbs used by the Chinese for Centuries to balance the body. Specific organ disharmonies and herbal Tonics (herbs that keep you well) will be discussed as well as preventative health teas for season changes.
March 1:  Chinese Herbs to Calm the Spirit
For thousands of years the Chinese have understood that you cannot separate the “Spirit or the Shen” from the body. When disharmonies of the Spirit happen, then physical signs and symptoms are exhibited. Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia or even the inability to focus can be symptoms of an “energetic” heart disturbance. The class will cover basic theory as well as herbs and formulas often used in Chinese medicine to help with the disharmonies of the “Heart”.

 March

March 4 (Sunday)
18^thAnnual Open House at C.I.H.S.
1:00 P. M. ~ 3:00 P, M.
Please join us as we celebrate another year of Healing!!!

                    Chinese Teas & Snacks with Friends
 ~ Life is good

All programs paid on this day or before, are eligible for a 20% discount

10,11 & 24,25 (Two Sat & Sun) Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory & Terminology Course w/ Laura Mignosa, NCCH      Time:9:30 - 4:30 PM (28 CEU)        Cost: $489.00
(May be a Stand Alone Class) *pre-requisite for Chinese Herbology Program to Start 4/14

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 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 exposes 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 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)" 
 

           
6 Sundays': March 18 ~ April 1, 22, 29 ~ May 13 ~ June 3,
Introduction to Acupressure, Gua Sha, Cupping & Moxa
w/ Nanette Ginese, LMT, Reflexologist & Herbalist  
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM             ( 36 CEU)               Cost: $595.00

This workshop intensive will introduce the powerful modality of Acupressure to holistic minded individuals and practitioners.

Acupressure utilizes Eastern medicine practices and theories, without the use of needles. Simple acupressure routines that will provide relief from common conditions such as headaches, sinusitis, indigestion, menstrual disorders and chronic pain will be addressed.

Hands-on practice for learning and identifying points on Meridians will be taught as well as short, specific routines for common conditions. This Intensive will also introduce you to Traditional Eastern techniques of healing such as Gua Sha, Cupping and Moxa.

Course consists of 6 Sundays in which Theory, Point Location & Hands-On Practice will be incorporated:                            
                                                Space is limited...register early

March 18: Overview of Eight Principle and Five Element Theory; Introduction to Meridians

April 1: Liver/Gall Bladder Meridians

April 22: Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, & Triple Burner Meridians

April 29: Spleen/Stomach; Introduction to Moxa

May 13: Lung/Large Intestine; Introduction to Gua Sha & Cupping

June 3: Kidney/Bladder; putting it all together: Overview

Charts & Hand-Outs Provided.    Please bring blanket or mat & pillow. Wear Comfortable Clothing

Nanette Ginese, LMT graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in1999 and holds a license to practice in both Connecticut and New York. She studied Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Connecticut Institute of Herbal Studies, 2000-2003 and has studied herbal medicine at Xuan Wu TCM Hospital in Beijing. Nanette is a Western Herbalist as well and she received her certification in reflexology in 2006. Nanette is an educator at the Westport branch of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy and is a professional member of the AMTA.

 

April

One Year Certified Traditional Chinese Herbology Program

April 14,15 (Sat. & Sun) Start of Certifed Chinese Herbology Program Start
(9 weekends in one Year)  *pre-requisite course in Chinese Theory and Terminology needed to begin study. w/ Laura Mignosa, NCCH  Time: 9:30- 4:30 ~ Cost: $2395.00

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 14,15: 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 19,20: 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 16,17: 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 11,12: 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 22,23: 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 20,21: 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: $159.00 & 12 CEU

November 17,18: 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.
 
December 1,2: Bi-Syndrome (Pain): This class will show the various types of pain as seen in TCM. Trauma, Acute, Chronic, and differential treatment strategies used for all types of pain will be included. Some additional external applications for pain will be addressed as well.

January 12,13: 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
20 years of study and 15 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)

                                                     

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