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  CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE 
for
HERBAL STUDIES
(A Nationally Certified Herbal School)
by AADP

Our courses meet the standards of the NCBTMB (Catagory B) 
and give our students the highest quality education. 

 Laura Mignosa, NCCH, AADP, Director
Susan Lipper, RN, Program Advisor
Dr. Gary Fleischman, OMD, Chinese Medicine Advisor


900 Wells Road, Wethersfield,  CT 06109

     Phone: 860-666-5064                                                  E-Mail  

                                                    

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

"Grand Rounds" for Chinese Herbology Practitioners is arranged for the 
3rd Thursday each Month  ~  
Registration
in advance is Required 
    ~ Case Studies and Information on commonly seen disharmonies will be addressed ~
Time: 7:00 - 8:30
    

Ongoing Certified Herbology Dates & Health Programs:

Monday's 
                  1.  Ear Acupressure for Pain & Addictions with Susan Lipper, RN,MS 
                        Certified Medical Auricular Therapist. Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM. $25.00

                   2. 
Professional Chinese Herbal Patents For Sale ~ Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM Only~
                           (please call 860-666-5064 to be sure your formula is available)

                                                (No Chinese Diagnosis Will be Available)

Wednesday's for 8 weeks: 8 Step Yang Tai Chi with George Hoffman
                                           Time: 7:00- 8:30PM                   Cost: $72.00

Chinese Herbology Weekend Schedule: August 23,24: September  20,21 Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis (w/ Drew DiVittorio) October 18,19: November 29,30: January 10,11: Clinical Diagnosis: February 21,22
                                  

Testimonial:
     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 Ac


        
Our China Trip Fills Fast, so please think about joining us now.

2008 China Cultural Tour
Beijing/Xi'an
October 29-Nov 12   Cost: $2655.00
(plus Taxes, Visa & Travel Insurance)

 Includes: R/T Air JFK-Beijing, Luxury hotels, Transfers, English-Speaking Guides, 
Many meals, Over-night Sleeper Train to Xian with Air back to Beijing & Sightseeing.

The Olympics have come and gone! All the construction has stopped! The air is CLEAR!
Olympic Park is waiting for us to explore!
For 12 years we have traveled to China and have wonderful insights  
on this country that we want to share with you!

We know hutong (ancient alleyways) chefs who teach us how to cook...
We know of great Art Galleries & Museums
There are Sacred Mountains to climb & Cave Dwellers who want to talk to us.

All in All, a unique experience for any traveler who wishes luxury & adventure.

Click here for the itinerary & to register

September 

(2) Sat. Sun. 6,7 & 13,14: Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory
                              Time: 9:30 - 4:00 PM         Cost: $389.00
                                                                                      Presented by:
Laura Mignosa, NCCH
  (Pre- Requisite for the Chinese Herbology Program or Stand Alone Course)

     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 the patterns of disharmonies. (28 CEU hours)

Sat. Sun. 20,21: Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis (Open to All Holistic Practitioners)  
                  Time: 9:30-4:00                                    Cost: 329.00        
                                                                                  
Presented by: Drew DiVittorio

Tongue & Pulse reading are the two pillars of Chinese Medicine and practitioners of all kinds, including Acupuncturists who wish to brush up on their skills in this area, will find this class to be most informative and stimulating. (limit 16 students)

Fundamental Theory of Pulse taking, it's parameters, diagnostic skills and hands-on training  will be covered on Saturday. Tongue Diagnosis Theory will include the basis of color, shape, location, coating and movement of the tongue for TCM diagnosis and will be addressed on Sunday.

     Drew DiVittorio is a nutritional consultant, a health coach, and is national board certified in Traditional Chinese Herbology by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine. He is currently on the teaching staff at the University Of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute, Norwalk Community College, and the New York Open Center. Drew currently maintains a private practice in New York City and in Norwalk.

October

October 4,5: Clinical Herb/Food Intensive for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Digestive Disorders (11 PDA)     Time: Saturday 9-5 PM / Sunday 9-3 PM                      Cost: $329.00      Presented by Anastacia White, CH

       
Understanding the diverse presentation and complexity of a person with chronic fatigue can be an overwhelming task for any practitioner. This seminar presents in a concise manner a differential diagnosis, the varied pattern expressions, and treatment protocols for this disorder.
     Chronic digestive problem is a common clinical presentation in medical practice and often a pattern in chronic fatigue. Since digestive disorders are so clearly linked to diet and lifestyle, it can be difficult to obtain lasting improvement with patients. The second half of the seminar includes diagnosis and use of both herbal and dietary treatment protocols for digestive disorders.
    
Participants will learn how to differentiate between seemingly similar herbal formulas for treatment of chronic fatigue and digestive disorders. Select formulas from Three Treasures, Golden Flower and Health Concerns will be presented.

ANASTACIA WHITE has been a practitioner and teacher of Chinese medicine, working in the herbal industry since 1984. Ms. White conducts seminars throughout the United States and lectures internationally on Chinese herbs and medical theory. She has centered her educational offerings to those practitioners who come to TCM from other medical backgrounds. Anastacia has for many years trained physicians of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture and comes highly recommended by Academy board members.
     Ms. White has had the good fortune to have studied with Chinese herbalists and authors revered for bringing Oriental medical methodologies and philosophies to the West including: Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Ted Kaptchuk, OMD and Giovanni Maciocia, Medical Acupuncturist.
      Ms. White is known for her ability to present obscure Chinese medical paradigms in a concise and accessible format particularly useful to the western-trained practitioner. Her teaching style allows the information to become available in a practical manner that is easily comprehended by workshop attendees.
     While Anastacia is adept at presenting complicated Oriental medical concepts, her down to earth approach makes these teachings accessible to interested nonprofessionals. Her seminars and workshops in addition to being greatly informative are also deeply inspiring
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    One Year Certified Chinese Herbology Program
                                                          
               (Certificate of Completion awarded)  

See Outline below for dates:             Time: 9:00 Am - 4:00PM       Cost: $2395.00

(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 herbologist from suggesting formulas in accordance with Chinese Medical Theory)

So 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.)

"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

     Chinese Herbology Course Outline
                                                   (Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory is a pre-requisite to begin this Study)

     
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 12, 13- 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 17,18: LIVER DISHARMONIES: Formulas and herbs for the Chinese 
Medicine Patterns of the Liver will include cysts, PMS, some GYN concerns, 
high blood pressure, migraines, emotional stagnation and hepatitis.

June 21,22: 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 23,24
:
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.

September 20,21: TONGUE AND PULSE DIAGNOSIS:  
Fundamental Theory of Pulse taking, it's parameters, diagnostic skills and hands-on training 
will be covered. Tongue Diagnosis Theory will include the basis of color, shape, location, 
coating and movement of the tongue for TCM diagnosis.

October 18,19: KIDNEY DISHARMONIES AND 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. 
 Kidney and other organ Tonic formulas to keep the body strong will be covered as well. 
Each student will prepare a warming Kidney Tonic and a Defense Formula Tea for use 
during the winter months.

November 29,30:
QI GONG FOR PRACTITIONERS: This course is especially designed for health and healing practitioners and offers a 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.  Come away with exercises you can do on a daily basis to help maintain your long term health and energetic balance

January 10, 11: CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS & OBSERVATION:  
Students will perform clinical differential diagnosis of patients and prescribe 
appropriate herbal formulas under supervision.

Feburary 21,22:
GYNECOLOGICAL ISSUES: Common pathologies seen 
in the transition of a woman's body will be covered including menses irregularities, 
menopause, mastitis and cancers as seen in TCM. Formulas learned in China 
Hospitals will be shared. The theory of the Conception and Penetrating vessel
will be addressed.

Instructors: 
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 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 and at Grant Chiropractic Health Center in Milldale, CT where she successfully treats all types of disharmonies. Presently she is writing her book titled," DeCoding TCM".

Drew DiVittorio is a nutritional consultant, a health coach, and is national board certified in Traditional Chinese Herbology by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine. He is currently on the teaching staff at the University Of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute, Norwalk Community College, and the New York Open Center.
Drew is an expert in the clinical application of Chinese herbal medicine and currently maintains a private practice in New York City and in Norwalk.

George Hoffman is the director
  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 style, patience, compassion and his students’ success.

Connecticut Institute for Herbal Studies
900 Wells Road
Wethersfield, CT
06109-2417

(860) 666-5064 
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