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2009
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
2)
Sat. Sun. March
14,15 & 28,29:
Traditional
Chinese Medicine Theory
Time:
9:30 - 4:00 PM Cost: $389.00 (NCBTMB
& CT Chiropractic CEU Hours Provided)
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)
~ Certificate of Completion Awarded ~
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
11, 12-
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
16, 17: 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
27, 28: 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
22, 23:
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
19, 20: TONGUE
AND PULSE DIAGNOSIS: ( open to all Practitioners)
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. CIHS
provides NCBTMB Ceu hours
October
17, 18: 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 28,
29:
QI
GONG FOR PRACTITIONERS: (open
to all 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. CIHS
provides NCBTMB Ceu hours
January
9, 10: CLINICAL
DIAGNOSIS & OBSERVATION:
Students will perform clinical differential diagnosis of patients and
prescribe
appropriate herbal formulas under supervision.
February
20, 21: 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 authoring her book titled, " DeCoding
TCM".
Drew DiVittorio is a nutritional consultant,
a health coach, and is national board certified in Traditional Chinese
Herbology. 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.
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