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FUNDAMENTALS OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
January 4, 2015 @ 10:00 am - January 5, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
$795.00100 hours
Approved for 50 CEUs, Category A
Toronto Campus: Shiatsu School of Canada & SSC Acupuncture Institute
455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 300
Dates: January 5th, 2015 – April 27th, 2015
MONDAYS 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Instructor: Richard Kwan, BSc, R.TCMP, R.Ac
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Dates: January 4th, 2015 – April 26th, 2015
SUNDAYS 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Instructor: Roberto Iusso, Hon. B.A., R.Ac
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This course is a real eye opener for anyone who wishes to understand how their body functions and how to improve their health in everyday life. This course is perfect for both beginners and therapists wishing to expand his/her clinical knowledge.
Not only will you be introduced to a unique medical model of the human body from a Chinese medical perspective, this course will also change your outlook on human health and the prevention of diseases.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is an art as well as a science with a unique approach to understanding and treating health conditions, as supported by 4000 years of medical wisdom.
And for those of you who are interested in understanding the wonders of ancient Chinese medical philosophy and how it all ties into your daily lives in a practical way, you will definitely find an abundance of “aha” in this course.
This course will introduce the historical and philosophical contexts, upon which Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based.
Topics of discussion include the following:
- History of TCM
- Concepts and Physiology of Qi (a central theme in Chinese medical theory)
- Blood and Body Fluids
- Essence
- Shen and Mingmen
- Yin and Yang and the Five Elements
- Functions of the Zhang-Fu Organs
- Six Pathogens/Evils
- Seven Emotions
- Way of Life
- General Organ Patterns
- The Eight Principles
The etiology, pathology and physiology according to TCM will be outlined to create an understanding of how these eastern theories relate to our body and basic western terminologies such as: organs and causes of diseases.
The curriculum will also include discussions on various patterns of disharmony and their relation to diseases, eastern diagnosis and rationale of treatment in connection to the eastern diagnosis.
This Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine course is an excellent starting point for any one interested in learning a solid foundations of eastern philosophies and theories.
Students can take this course as a general interest course or part of a full or part time diploma program. Upon completion of this (TCM) Traditional Chinese Medicine course, students can further their knowledge by continuing their studies in any of the following courses or full diploma programs:
–Shiatsu Therapy Diploma Program -Acupuncture Diploma Program –TCM Practitioner (Combined Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs) Diploma Program
Course Fees for Toronto
Monthly: 4 monthly payments of $198.75 (+ hst)
In Full: $795 + HST
Richard Kwan BSc, R.TCMP, R.Ac
MONDAY Instructor
January 5th, 2015 – April 27th, 2015
About the Instructors:
Richard Kwan BSc, R.TCMP, R.Ac
MONDAY Instructor
January 5th, 2015 – April 27th, 2015
TCM Practitioner (Blend of TCM, Japanese, Tung and Tan style Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Nutritional therapy, Tuina massage, Taiji and Qigong)
Richard completed the 4-year Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) program at the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TSTCM. He lectured extensively at TSTCM and Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine in the theory of TCM, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. He is also very passionate about his volunteer work with street youth and people with Aids. Richard has a strong commitment to Tai Chi and Qi Gong, which he has practiced for over 15 years. For the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, he teaches Tai Chi at the downtown YMCA and in the Beaches
In 2008, he started Simple Cures – a Chinese Medicine centre and has been in private practice in The Beaches and Vaughan. Richard believes that a simple lifestyle promotes better health; he strives to empower his patients to become more proactive with their own healthcare.
Richard speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Roberto Iusso, R.Ac
SUNDAY Instructor
January 4th, 2015 – April 26, 2015
Roberto is an honours graduate of the three-year Acupuncture Therapy Diploma program at the Shiatsu School of Canada and also holds certifications in Korean Hand Acupuncture (Level 2) from the Santa Barbara Center for Studies in Oriental Medicine as well as certification in Facial Rejuvenation (aka Cosmetic Acupuncture) from the College of Acupuncture & Therapeutics. He has also completed accredited courses in Medical Qigong and Tuina at the Shiatsu School of Canada and has studied Japanese Nagano/Kiiko style acupuncture therapy as well.
Roberto’s interest in Eastern healing practices began over 20 years ago when he undertook courses in Zen meditation to overcome anxiety and fears related to university examinations. Subsequent meditation practices led him to South Korea where he continued meditation practices, frequently taking courses and workshops at Hwagyesa Zen Temple in Seoul while also teaching ESL.
A knee injury during a Taekwondo training session led him to the discovery of Korean Hand Acupuncture Therapy, which he then learned and utilized over many months of self -treatment to recover from his injury.
On behalf of CMAAC, the Continuing Education Committee would like to advise any interested organizations that our “Calendar of Events” sole purpose is to provide a channel where CMAAC members can view upcoming events within the acupuncture and TCM field, not to endorse the featured organizations.
CMAAC教育委員會和宣傳部委員會向所有有關機構提供名為“項目日程表”的項目。 這個項目的是為CMAAC會員們提供一個更快捷便利的方式了解有關傳統中醫及針灸的活動時間,並不作宣傳廣告用途。
This agreement is to ensure that the organizations featured on our calendar recognize the calendar is used to promote their specific event/seminar not the company or institution itself. Every event posted on our calendar is reviewed and then approved by the Continuing Education Committee to ensure the event is professional and relatable.
以下合同是確保各機構同意將活動事情刊登在CMAAC日程表上。 本項目只提供為推廣TCM針灸組織活動, 不為個人公司或講座使用。所有刊登在日程表上的項目都會通過CMAAC委員會審核通過,確保其專業性和可靠性。
We appreciate all interested organizations and hope that our calendar attracts more attendees to your upcoming events!
我們感謝你的支持和了解, 希望能吸引更多人參與刊登在我們的日程表上。