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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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