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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children ages 5-14 (www.CDC.org).
Watch this 30 minute documentary and get a firsthand look at how hospitals and acupuncturists can work together to improve the quality of life and care for even the youngest cancer patients.

Facing complications from brain surgery and upcoming chemotherapy treatments, neurosurgeon Dr. William Loudon suggests to Max and Cade’s parents that they try something outside the box and introduces them to CHOC hospital acupuncturist Ruth McCarty. Over the next few years, acupuncture not only helps ease the fatigue, nausea, and pain so common in cancer recovery, but helps Cade recover from a devastating stroke he suffered after his second brain surgery.

To learn more, visit Acupuncture Now Foundation

Let’s turn the world gold this month! Honouring those who have fought and continue to fight against childhood cancer.

Save the Date: World Acupuncture Day (WAD) November 15, 2018 (Paris)

 

World Acupuncture Day (WAD), 15 November 2018, Paris

World Scientific and Cultural Dialogue on Acupuncture (WSCDA), 16–17 November 2018, Paris

World Acupuncture Day (WAD) will be celebrated, in Paris, on 15 November 2018 by the international acupuncture and moxibustion community.
World Acupuncture Day is being organized to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the inscription of acupuncture and moxibustion, in November 2010, into the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/acupuncture-and-moxibustion-of-traditional-chinese-medicine-00425*
This one-day event, organized under the patronage of UNESCO and the WHO and taking place in the House of UNESCO in Paris, France, will bring together practitioners, researchers, politicians, academics, and administrators of all disciplines related to acupuncture and moxibustion to share their knowledge and experience.
World Acupuncture Day will demonstrate to the world that acupuncture and moxibustion are today used globally as an integral part of the world’s health systems. It is organised by WADO (World Acupuncture Day Organisation, http://www.cerc-congres.com/wado).

How will World Acupuncture Day be Celebrated?

World Acupuncture Day promises to be an exceptional event, which will clearly demonstrate the extensive use of acupuncture and moxibustion throughout the world. It will be a day not only for the profession but also one for the general public, including current as well as future patients.
Open to everyone, it will be a free, but registration-based event that will offer an informational and cultural program highlighting three areas:

• An exhibition on acupuncture history, practice, and education as well as methods of associated care (for example, pharmacotherapies, massage, physical exercises)
• A conference on the historical developments, clinical highlights, and the latest research in acupuncture and moxibustion on all continents. Papers will be presented by world- recognized speakers, representatives from world societies, and guests of honor
• An evening show, expressly conceived for this exceptional day, presenting a lighthearted look at the strengths and diversity of the international acupuncture community

World Acupuncture Day will be a day for the global public—a large, inclusive showcase intended to shine a light on the value of these practices long after the close of the celebrations.
World Acupuncture Day welcomes acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners, other medical practitioners, healthcare providers, researchers, health politicians, academics and students, insurance representatives, consumers, and patients to update their understanding of what acupuncture means, how its scientific foundations have been proven, and what it can provide.

A press conference will provide the opportunity for questions and answers.
WAD has free admission but please register via the WADO website, www.cerc-congres.com/WADO. At UNESCO there will be no commercial exhibition.

After that?

Two Days of World Scientific and Cultural Dialogue on Acupuncture (WSCDA), 16–17 November 2018, Paris

 

The following two days, 16 and 17 November 2018, will bring together medical and health professionals and researchers from around the world to exchange knowledge, skills, and practices. This event will take place in Citè des Science et de L’Industrie, Paris, France. http://www.cite-sciences.fr/en/home/. It is organised by WADO (World Acupuncture Day Organisation, http://www.cerc-congres.com/wado).

Animated by the leading worldwide specialists of all disciplines related to acupuncture and moxibustion, this event promises an abundance of exceptional meetings and constructive exchanges. Organized under the patronage of UNESCO and WHO, the two-day meeting will be chaired by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS, http://www.wfas.org.cn).
The program will feature lectures and workshops related to the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion. Clinical practice, however, cannot be considered without a discussion of the great scientific works that gave prominence to acupuncture, and in turn, gave rise to studies on cost effectiveness, safety, efficacy as well as clinical research—all of these topics will also be a part of the extensive program. Energetic exchanges will bring together professionals in a dialogue of a special dimension.
Many other themes will find their place in these dialogues, in particular, a presentation of the numerous humanitarian actions involving acupuncture and moxibustion that have been conducted worldwide in countries experiencing health crises.
The WADO team likes to welcome you in Paris to join an exceptional opportunity to present, exchange and network on world level. Please inscribe for the newsletter at our website.
Dr. Denis Colin, President WADO
Gerd Ohmstede, Co-President WADO
*„Intangible cultural heritage is defined by UNESCO as the “means the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills—as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and cultural spaces associated therewith—that communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage.”


L’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’éducation, la science et la culture (UNESCO) est chargée de coordonner la coopération internationale dans les domaines de l’éducation, de la science, de la culture et de la communication.
En novembre 2010, l’acupuncture et la moxibustion, éléments de la médecine traditionnelle chinoise, ont été ajoutés à la Liste représentative du patrimoine culturel immatériel de l’UNESCO. https://ich.unesco.org/fr/RL/acupuncture-et-moxibustion-of-traditional-chinese-medicine-00425

Le 15 novembre 2018, la communauté internationale de l’acupuncture et de la moxibustion célébrera le 8ème anniversaire de cette reconnaissance. Sous le patronage de l’UNESCO et de l’Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS), des praticiens, des chercheurs, des politiciens, des universitaires et des administrateurs se réuniront à la Maison de l’UNESCO à Paris pour partager leurs connaissances et expériences. La journée mondiale de l’acupuncture démontrera au monde que l’acupuncture et la moxibustion sont maintenant utilisées dans le monde entier et font partie intégrante du système de santé actuel.

Comment sera célébrée la Journée mondiale de l’acupuncture? 
Cela promet d’être un événement exceptionnel qui démontrera clairement l’utilisation intensive de l’acupuncture et de la moxibustion dans le monde entier. Ce sera un jour non seulement pour la profession mais aussi pour le grand public – actuels et futurs patients.
Ouvert à tous, ce sera un événement gratuit, mais basé sur une inscription obligatoire, qui offrira un programme d’information et culturel, mettant en évidence trois domaines en particulier:
• une exposition sur l’histoire, la pratique et l’éducation de l’acupuncture, ainsi que des méthodes de soins associés (pharmacothérapies, massages, exercices physiques …)
• une conférence sur les développements historiques, les faits saillants cliniques et les dernières recherches sur l’acupuncture et la moxibustion sur tous les continents. Les communications seront présentées par des conférenciers de renommée mondiale, des représentants de sociétés mondiales et des invités d’honneur.
• et pour le soir un spectacle, spécialement conçu pour cette journée exceptionnelle, un regard léger sur les forces et la diversité de la communauté internationale d’acupuncture.

Cette journée mondiale d’acupuncture sera un jour pour le public mondial, comme une grande vitrine destinée à rester indéfiniment éclairée, qui comprend tout le monde. WAD accueille des praticiens d’acupuncture / TCM, d’autres fournisseurs de soins de santé, chercheurs, politiciens de santé, universitaires et étudiants, représentants d’assurance, consommateurs et patients pour mettre à jour leur compréhension de ce que signifie l’acupuncture, comment elle est scientifiquement prouvée et ce qu’elle peut fournir.
Une conférence de presse fournira l’espace pour les questions et les réponses.< /span>

Après ça?

Deux jours du dialogue scientifique et culturel mondial sur l’acupuncture (WSCDA) Les deux jours suivants (16 et 17 novembre 2018)

réuniront des professionnels de la santé du monde entier pour échanger des connaissances, des compétences et des pratiques. Ces deux seront organisés au Centre des congrès de la “Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie”. http://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/accueil/
Ce seront deux journées de rencontres exceptionnelles, animées par les meilleurs spécialistes de toutes disciplines liées à l’acupuncture et à la moxibustion pour un échange constructif. Une fois de plus, ce projet sera placé sous le patronage de l’UNESCO et de l’OMS et sera présidé par la Fédération mondiale des sociétés d’acupuncture-moxibustion (WFAS).
Le programme comprendra des conférences et des ateliers sur la pratique clinique de l’acupuncture et de la moxibustion. La pratique, cependant, ne peut être considérée sans la connaissance des grands travaux scientifiques qui ont donné la prééminence à l’acuponcture. La rentabilité, la sécurité, l’efficacité et la recherche clinique feront également partie du vaste programme. Des échanges énergétiques rassembleront des sociologues dans un symposium qui n’a jamais eu cette dimension au sujet de l’acupuncture.
De nombreux autres thèmes trouveront leur place dans ces dialogues, notamment à travers la présentation des actions humanitaires développées à l’égard de tous les pays en crise sanitaire

Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory (100 hrs ~ 50CEU’s)

Traditional Chinese
Medicine Theory
(100 hours)

Approved for 50 CEUs, Category A

Instructor: Katherine Chekhter BA, R.TCMP, R.Ac

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 Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory 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

Starting Date: September 12 from 9:30am – 5:30pm, then every Sunday through until December 12, 2016
plus two Thursdays (Sept 22 & Oct 13) from 9:30am – 5:30pm

Course Fees

Monthly: 4 monthly payments of $250

In Full: $1000

 About the Instructor:

Katherine Chekhter BA, R.TCMP, R.Ac
Katherine holds a BA, specialized honours in Psychology from York University and is one of the top graduates in a five year, full time (4220 hours) Advanced traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program at Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  In Addition to being a TCMP she teaches The Jing Luo (Meridians and Collaterals) Systems and The Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Shiatsu School of Canada Inc. & The SSC Acupuncture Institute in the acupuncture program as well as Materia Medica in the Chinese herbs program.

 

Katherine specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of patient disorders with both acupuncture and herbal prescriptions. These include respiratory, digestive, urinary, pain/neurological, gynaecological/obstetric, cardiovascular, blood, psychiatric/mental disturbances, skin, pediatrics and disorders of senses and cancer. In addition, she employ’s traditional and Dr. Tan’s methods for treating pain disorders with acupuncture.

Registration: Please call 416-323-1818 ex. 202 or toll free 1-800-263-1703 ex.202 for further information or to register for this course.
Minimum enrolment is required to run this course.

加拿大注册针灸师注册中医师继续教育学术大会(2016▪多伦多)

Acupuncture & TCM Continuing Education Conference (Toronto 2016)

日    期: 2016年4月30曰(周六)-5月1日(周日)
Date: April 30th, 2016 (Saturday)-May 1st, 2016 (Sunday)

地    点: 加拿大安大略中医学院
Location: Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

#1A-7100 Warden, Markham,
Ontario Canada, L3R 8B5

大会语言: 中文与英文
Language: Chinese and English

大会主题: 传承经典,发展创新。
Topic of Conference: Inheriting the classic lineage, advancing the innovative techniques


大会语言: 中文与英文
Language: Chinese and English

预计参会者 200 位左右, 20 名左右国际与会者, 180 名左右本国及当地者。
Estimated participants: 200; including 20 from overseas, 180 from our country and locality

 

Inheriting the Classic Lineage, Advancing the Innovative Techniques 

Ready to meet some TCM Acupuncture specialists from all over the world?

Toronto, ON- April 30th, May 1stThe Acupuncture and TCM Continuing Education Conference (TCMACE) will be held at Monte Carlos Inn and Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. At TCMACE, we aim to gather the top-tier TCM acupuncture experts from all over the world; provide them an innovative platform to network, expand their knowledge, and better inherit the classics while advancing the techniques in the TCM industry.

For more information on our conference, please visit: www.tcmace.com
If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact us at 905.477.8855 orinfo@tcmace.com

Keynote Speakers

Topic: Studies of needle manipulation techniques and its inheritance.
Wu Binjiang, Professor, PhD Supervisor, President of Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Executive Member of the World Federation of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Societies, Chairman of the Board of TCM Acupuncture Inheritance Committees of WFAS Professor Wu was a former disciple of world-renowned acupuncture expert Wang Xuetai, TCM Qigong expert Jiao Guorui, and the representative inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage TCM Acupuncture, Professor Zhang Jin.
Topic: Introduction and study of acupuncture treatment for adverse reaction of chemotherapy for malignant tumour.​
Mei Lu, Professor, Ph.D Supervisor for Acupuncture Program, MD, President of International Education Department of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Committee member of Collaborative University Association of World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS), Vice President of Acupoints Professional Committee of China Association for Acupuncture and Moxibustion.
Topic: Acupuncture Meridian Tapping for Pregnancy related Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain  David Dong Liu hold a doctor degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Master Degree in Education in Health and Kinesiology from University of Texas at Tyler. David have been teaching and practicing Acupuncture and TuiNa (TCM Osteopathy) since 2001 in Toronto. David is current devoted in teaching entry level acupuncture courses, as well as the development four advanced acupuncture curriculums.
Topic:  Clinical implementation of Point-through-point acupuncture-moxibustion

Xiyan Gao, professor, PhD Supervisor, MD, director of the Acupuncture Program at Henan University of Chinese Medicine. Leader of the TenTwo-Five TCM enhancement Science Community of the National TCM regulation department, Henan Provincial Acupuncture Tuina Scientific Society, Henan Provincial Technique Academy, Henan Provincial Acupuncture Educational Team, and Henan Provincial elite program “The study of Acupuncture”.

 Topic: Traditional Chinese medicine induced hepatic lesion and its preventions.
Baoping Lu, professor, MD, leader in the TCM for liver and gallbladder diseases study supported by China national medicine management ministryr; chairman of World TCM Union committee of food therapy studies, director of China TCM for AIDS prevention committee, chairman of Henan provincial TCM association liver and gallbladder department, director of Henan university of TCM liver disease studies department.
Topic: History and Philosophy of Osteopathy 

Jacob Brainis – Ontario accredited Osteopath and Acupuncturist – successfully combines the healing modalities of laser therapy, osteopathy and acupuncture for the treatment of a full range of physical conditions. With a Masters Degree in Physical Education, and as a former instructor and coach in various athletic disciplines, he brings extensive knowledge to the field of holistic health.

Main Topics Presented

亳针及各类针法手技                          Manipulative techniques of needling methods and different types of Acupuncture
传统灸法及灸法新技术                      Traditional moxibustion and new technique of  moxibustion
推拿按摩点穴手法                              Manipulative techniques of Tui Na, Massage and Pointing
跌打骨伤手法                                      Manipulative techniques of (bone-setting) and osteology
中医美容手技                                      Manipulative techniques of Chinese cosmetology
四大经典的研究                                  Study of the Four Literature Classics of TCM
中医心理-情志,心理,
中西医心理比较学研究                      TCM psychology- Study of emotions and psychology in comparison with western medicine psychology
互联网与中医研究                              Study of the integration between the Internet and Traditional Chinese Medicine
中医立法,教育,管理的研究          Study of Legislation, Education and Management of Traditional Chinese Medicine
气功太极                                              Qi-gong and Taiji
情志疗法/催眠术                                Psychotherapy and hypnotism
传统医药理论与试验研究                  Research and testing on the theory of TCM
优势病种的临床研究                         Clinical studies of illnesses that are better using TCM treatment
科研成果报告                                    Report of scientific research outcomes
临床治疗现场演示                             Clinical Demonstrations

Conference Agenda

Registration Rates

(Get the Early Bird Price before its gone!)
Fees include: Conference registration, conference materials, beverages and snacks. Once the paper is submitted and registration fee received, the formal invitation letter and the guide for applying for visa plus detailed conference information will be sent to you. Cancellation must be made in advance in writing to the conference secretariat. A 70% refund of the registration fee and conference collaterals will be sent via mail to delegates who are unable to attend the conference.
You will receive 16 hours of CEU (continuing education) credits upon your completion of our conference sessions. 
We warmly welcome all Registered Acupuncturists and Registered TCM Practitioners to join us to exchange knowledge and techniques, as well as learning from each other!
How to register:
1. Fill the conference registration form
2. Email your form to info@tcmace.com

A confirmation letter will be sent to you upon the completion of your registration.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 905-477-8855.

Applied Mindfulness Meditation: beginner & advanced
with Sabine Buhlmann

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CLASSES START MARCH 21/2016

Course Details:
Beginner
Mondays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
March 21 – April 18, 2016
OR
Advanced
Mondays 7:30pm – 9:00pm
March 21 – April 18, 2016

Cost: 5 Sessions for $75 (+hst)

Registration: Please call 416.323.1818 EX.23 to register for this course.  Limited to 12 participants.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations two weeks prior to the course start date
will result in a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations after that date will not receive a refund.