Course Overview
This course is designed to further the lifelong learner’s journey as they deepen their mastery of acupuncture point selections based on the profound information embedded in their classical names. Seasoned practitioners, students, and laypeople will all find value in this course.
Heiner Fruehauf will analyze the original meaning of each point name on the Stomach channel in its multilayered complexity. The ancient acupuncture point names not only serve as mnemonic reminders about the location of each point, but also contain significant information revealing the unique energetic qualities and highly specific physiology and pathology of each point.
Heiner will tease out each layer of meaning through multiple translations. Relevant clinical context will be provided by the presentation of case examples or experience-based comments by senior acupuncturists Bob Quinn and Michael Berletich.
Heiner will share decades of research into the nuanced qualities of the acupuncture points, and instill in participants a tangible feel for their unique nature and energetic qualities.
With this base of knowledge, participants can stand on firm ground while being flexible in their ability to more deeply understand and select acupuncture points that can effectively treat the complex physical, mental/emotional and spiritual issues we encounter in our out-of-balance world.
Objectives
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Describe the symbolic nature of the Stomach channel and analyze the original meaning of the organ, meridian and point names in all their multilayered complexity including the cosmologic, energetic and physical viewpoints
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Elucidate the symbolism and story of the ancient acupuncture point names that serve as mnemonic reminders about their location, contain significant information, and reveal their unique energetic qualities and highly specific physiology and pathology
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Discuss the physiologic actions, pathologic presentations and clinical applications of the Stomach points represented by their name translations and their classical text indications with clinical and case examples
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Present Stomach points so participants can understand how to hone their ability to select the most suitable points to effectively treat complex physical, mental/emotional and spiritual issues we encounter in our out-of-balance world.
Outline
0 hrs - 30 min
Heiner introduces the symbolic themes of the Stomach organ and meridian including the celestial and ancient locations in China that the Stomach represents. This will be augmented by translations from multiple ancient classical texts.
30 min - 1 hrs
Cover Stomach 1-5, presenting symbolism, translations, historical context and ancient geography, body location, physiology, pathology, and spiritual implications, with clinical insights and case examples offered by Quinn & Berletich.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Cover Stomach 6-10, presenting symbolism, translations, historical context and ancient geography, body location, physiology, pathology, and spiritual implications, with clinical insights and case examples offered by Quinn & Berletich.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Cover Stomach 11-15, presenting symbolism, translations, historical context and ancient geography, body location, physiology, pathology, and spiritual implications, with clinical insights and case examples offered by Quinn & Berletich.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrs
The final 30 minutes will be devoted to a question and answer period. Questions will be selected from those posted in the Zoom chat based on relevance for the whole group.
Teachers
Michael Berletich
Dr. Michael Berletich has been teaching for over 30 years. He received his Masters in Chinese Medicine (2005) and his clinical Doctorate in Chinese medicine (2016) from OCOM. He's worked the past 23 years as Professor, Clinician, Department Chair and Dean. He also maintains a busy private practice.
Heiner Fruehauf
Heiner Fruehauf is the Founding Professor of the College of Classical Chinese Medicine at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon. As a practitioner, Dr. Fruehauf focuses on the complementary treatment of difficult and recalcitrant diseases, including cancer, chronic respiratory and digestive disorders, and inflammation of the nervous system.
Bob Quinn
Bob Quinn, DAOM, L.Ac. has been a full-time Associate Professor of Chinese Medicine at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland since 2009; before that, he taught and supervised at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He first entered acupuncture practice in 1998 with a master’s degree from OCOM, and later returned to earn his doctoral degree in Chinese medicine in 2008.
Disclaimers
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Unlimited Access & CEUS
You will have unlimited access to this course for as long as it is on Net of Knowledge, so that you can keep reviewing and learning from it over the years.
CEU requirements must be completed within 1 year from the purchase. During this time, you must view the training and complete any required documents to get your certificate. You must also print and save your certificate for your own records.
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Cancellation Policy
Please note we do not offer refunds for our recorded online courses/webinars.
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Note
This recording is available in an online format only; you will not receive a DVD or physical copy of the recording – it is only available to watch as a course to watch on the internet through your online account.
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CPDs:
Approved By: AACMA (2.5), ANTA (2.5), ATMS (2.5), Acupuncture NZ (2.5), NCCAOM (2.5), Standard Certificate (2.5)
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Language: English
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
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Course Length: 2.5 h
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Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
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Access Period: Lifetime
