CHINA BOOKS is delighted to announce a 3-day hands-on, proactive workshop presented by Charles Chace to be held in February 2012, in Sydney and Melbourne.

"All too often, one can find oneself working with a theoretical idea concerning the extraordinary vessels rather than the qi itself"  - Chip Chace

SEMINAR DETAILS
Li Shizhen's Exposition on the Eight Extraordinary Vessels (Qijing baimai kao, c. 1576) is the seminal work on the extraordinary vessels, combining discussions of acupuncture, herbal medicine and internal alchemy.

This workshop will allow you to experience this acupuncture classic in a practical manner. The palpatory techniques presented in this training provide an invaluable bridge between an arcane aspect of medical literature and their concrete application in clinical practice. The depth of the palpatory techniques you will learn is incomparable and includes channel listening, extraordinary vessel pulse diagnosis, manual thermal diagnosis, cranial rhythmic impulses and the extraordinary vessel meditation set to facilitate skilful use of attentive stillness.

Dates:
Melbourne: 4th - 6th February 2012
Sydney: 17th - 19th February 2012

Venues
Melbourne: Australian Shiatsu College, 103 Evans Street, Brunswick
Sydney: Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Level 5,
545 Kent Street, Sydney

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China Books 

Practitioner Rae Hatherton, from Toronto, Canada, will be conducting a 3-day Certification course in Tibetan Acupressure in Sydney from 10th February to 12th February 2012.

The Tibetan Acupressure System (TAS) is an ancient system of reflexive pressure point healing which accesses the body’s natural corrective energies in order to bring it to balance. The system is noninvasive, profound and especially efficient at eliminating pain and restoring a sense of well-being.

Date: Friday 10th – Sunday 12th February 2012, 9am – 5pm
Venue: The Intuitive Well, Level 1, 70 Bronte Rd, Bondi
Practitioner course fee: $598 includes manual and CD
$100 early bird discount (register by 10 Jan) $100 non-refundable deposit upon registration.

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Tibetan Acupressure 

The next lecture in the series of 'BIG Formulas & the BIG Ideas Behind Them', with Will Maclean, is on:-

'BU ZHONG YI QI TANG':

The Spleen and Lungs, qi deficiency, sinking qi and central role of taiyin in all physiology and the development of diabetes.

This series of lectures has been a source of practical and clinically relevant information, necessary in tweeking those difficult and stubborn cases. DON'T MISS IT!

** ALSO available via Webinar! **

Date: Saturday, March 3rd,
Time: 3.00pm - 5.30pm
Venue: To Be Advised.

Cost: $50 practitioners;
$30 students, $70 via webinar.

To register please email or call CHINA BOOKS on: TOLL FREE No: 1300 66 1484

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China Books 

With Nigel Dawes

MELBOURNE: Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 April, 2012
SYDNEY: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 May, 2012

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
The abdomen represents the body’s anatomical centre, housing the vital organs as well as forming its myofascial and structural core. In Asian systems of medicine it is also the source of vital energy, acting as a crucible for the mutual transmutation of acquired and pre-natal essence. It also represents a metaphysical cauldron in which the vital organs play a pivotal role, each acting as repository and catalyst for specific manifestations at the psychic and emotional level.

Throughout the history and development of traditional Asian medical systems the abdomen has thus occupied a pivotal role in both diagnostic and treatment paradigms. In more recent times however, its significance in the clinic has dwindled and many practitioners, especially in modern China, rarely use it in practice. This has not been the case in Japan where, from the Edo Period in particular, Acupuncturists as well as Kampo and Shiatsu practitoners have each developed highly sophisticated methods of using the abdomen in assessment and practice.

One such traditional method is that employed by modern herbalists (mostly MDs) in Japan who use a detailed and highly specific form of abdominal palpation to obtain information which strongly influences the selection of herbal prescription.

This workshop will present one of these methods of abdominal palpation currently practised within the kampo tradition as developed by Otsuka Yoshinori during the last century. Each abdominal conformation will be presented and discussed from the perspective of practical herbal prescribing. A strong practical component will ensure that the participants leave the workshop with a firm grasp of the basics of how to obtain and interpret these abdominal findings.

OVERVIEW OF TOPICS:

• Background and history of Fukushin in Japan
• The relevance of Fukushin in modern practice
• Otsuka’s 13 abdominal conformations
• Explanation of morbid state
• Interpretation of findings
• Example formula prescriptions
• Demonstration of abdominal palpation technique
• Case study example with interpretation
• Pairwork practice

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Internationally renowned teacher, practitioner and Adjunct Professor of Facial Aucpuncture, Mary Elizabeth Wakefield will be coming to Australia again next year, June and July, 2012, to conduct four modules in her Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Certification Series:-

1. Constitutional Facial Acupuncture (2 modules; 4-days certification)
   23-24 June; Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal
   30 June - 1 July; Advanced Constitutional Facial Acupuncture
2. Alchemical Facial Acupuncture Renewal, "The Alchemy of Healthy Aging".
   14-15 July; "Sparking the Shen"
   21-22 July; "Transforming the Shen"

Registrations are now open. The number of participants are limited due to the hands-on nature of these workshops. Please register your interest early to avoid disappointment.

Fees:
$1100 Advanced Facial Acupuncture Renewal (4 days); $990 EARLY BIRD $1100 Alchemical Facial Acupuncture Renewal (4 days); $990 EARLY BIRD

Payments can be spread over 6 months in monthly instalments of $140 after a deposit of $150.

ABOUT MARY ELIZABETH WAKEFIELD
Ms Wakefield is an internationally recognised author, teacher, Oriental medical practitioner, acupuncturist, herbalist, cranio-sacral therapist, musician and opera singer. She is a creator of innovative treatment protocols and writer for acupuncture and health magazines and has contributed significantly to raising public awareness of facial acupuncture as a viable, holistic treatment modality. Ms Wakefield is Adjunct Professor of Facial Acupuncture at Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley, CA. She has personally trained close to 3,000 acupuncturists, bodyworkers and estheticians from 5 continents. She maintains a busy practice in New York.

For further information on Mary Elizabeth Wakefield please go to her website: www.chiakra.com 

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Chi-Akra Center | www.chiakra.com  

The Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) is a dynamic and skillful professional bodywork technique designed to release muscles and fascia. The resultant effect of this is a comprehensive reorganisation of the musculature of the body characterised by a lasting relief from pain and dysfunction plus an increase in energy levels.

NST has been inspired and strongly influenced by the work of the Australian practitioner, Tom Bowen.  NST incorporates the philosophy of DeJarnette's, Sacro Occipital Technique and is validated according to the principles of Applied Kinesiology. NST allows you to recode your client's visceral, musculoskeletal, fascial and nervous systems, so the body can regulate itself, controlling pain and boosting energy levels. NST is the fast, smooth form of Bowen, consistently effective even in difficult cases. Non-invasive and generally a lighter touch compared to similar bodywork therapies.

NST results are usually instantly noticeable and generally long lasting. The effectiveness of NST has been validated in a 3 year hospital based research program in Europe on individuals with chronic spinal based pain, 2004-2206.

Conditions that respond well to NST include problems involving;

• Cranial and TMJ.
• Neck, including whiplash
• Lumbar and Thoracic
• Shoulder and arm
• Hamstring, knees and ankle
• Respiratory including asthma
• Menstrual
• Carpal tunnel
• Sciatica
• Headaches / Migraines
• Fatigue
• Sacral-iliac dysfunction

The ongoing dependability of the NST  will continue to delight and intrigue both clinician and client. As an example: Around 80 % of all presenting conditions are totally resolved in 2 - 3 sessions. The 2 Day Introductory workshop covers a spinal balance protocol based on highly effective core work. The 5 day NST Basic Workshop is exclusively available for practitioners of healing and bodywork. The course is comprehensive in covering the core work and all major areas of the body, including sacral, TMJ, coccyx, ankle, hamstrings, shoulders and neck conditions, etc.

To find out more about the NST workshop, go to www.nsthealth.com  or email bowenst@iprimus.com.au, Contact Ron Phelan by Phone: 03 52555229 or Mobile 0419380443.

NST | www.nsthealth.com 

This nationally recognised accredited training course provides participants with the specific knowledge, skills and insights required to deliver parent education programs in Infant Massage, in accordance with guidelines of the International Association of Infant Massage. The course consists of a four-day face-to-face component, followed up by self-directed learning activities and practical. On completion of the IAIM certification program, you will be able to teach the IAIM First Touch Program™, infant massage courses and positive forms of touch to parents/carers, with the specific goal of enhancing bonding, promoting infant mental and physical health, and providing early intervention and support to parents and babies. Upon completion of the course, graduates can elect to be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment in Certified Infant Massage Instruction.

Cost: $995

Course dates & venues 2012 (please note, each dot-point is a separate course):

• 23 – 24 & 27 – 28 February: Brisbane (Mater Children’s Hospital)
• 1 – 4 March: Sydney (The Centre, Randwick)
• 10 – 11 & 24 – 25 March: Canberra (Weston Creek Community Centre)
• 29 March – 1 April: Melbourne (Northcote Town Hall)
• 19 – 22 April: Adelaide (Adelaide Women’s & Children’s Hospital)
• 17 – 22 May: Brisbane (Mater Children’s Hospital)
• 28 June – 1 July: Perth (Ngala Family Centre)
• 19 -22 July: Sydney (The Centre, Randwick)
• 25 – 28 October: Melbourne (Northcote Town Hall)
• 15 – 16 & 19 – 20 Nov: Brisbane (Mater Children’s Hospital)
• 23 – 26 Nov: Sydney (The Centre, Randwick)

www.iaim.org.au 

Contact details: Alice Campbell, (02) 6262 4346, support@iaim.org.au.

The International Association of Infant Massage, Australia Inc. | www.iaim.org.au 

Would you like to help your clients in a special way by treating emotional / attitudinal disharmony, that causes much stress? Dr Edward Bach believed that conflict between the spiritual and mental aspects of the personality saps the body’s vital power, leaving it open to the inroads of disease. There are 38 Remedies plus Rescue Remedy in the Dr Bach System to treat the personality types he identified. His principle was - Treat the Patient, not the Disease.

By doing the Dr Bach Correspondence Course your lessons are done in the convenience of your own home and are supervised individually. You are taught how to use the System at the professional level.

Course Details
The Correspondence Course covers each of the 38 Remedies in detail, plus Rescue Remedy to ascertain which Remedies are required by the client; along with the knowledge of how to make up the personal prescription for each client.  The Remedies can also be given to animals and plants.

There are six Mailings, each one done in your own timing between 6 – 10 weeks for each one. Assessment is done by satisfactorily completing the Questionnaire page for each Mailing, which leads to the award of a Certificate of Achievement on completion. CPE points are based on one point per hour of study.

Payment Plan for ANTA Members
$60.00 per Mailing as you proceed
OR
$324.00 payment for the six Mailings paid at the beginning (10% discount)

Where to Apply?
Margaret Gippel, ANTA F1035, has been using the Dr Bach Remedies for 30 years
and teaching them for the past 7 years.

Phone for an Enrolment Form to Margaret Gippel - Administrator (02) 9153 7951.

This one day short course is suitable for practitioners and students or academics who need to maintain currency in their first aid/CPR qualification. The course is also suitable for members of the public who would like to gain their first aid qualification.

Nationally Recognised Qualification.

Bookings can be made through the short course website: www.shortcourses.endeavour.edu.au/estore 

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ECNH | www.shortcourses.endeavour.edu.au/estore 

Study Anywhere, Anytime.

• Beating Colds and Flu Naturally
• Preconception and Pregnancy Care
• Natural Vitality and Ageing
• Weight Loss Naturally
• Natural Stress Reduction

COMPLETE IN JUST 4 TO 7 HOURS - SAVE YOUR PROGRESS
Book online & start your 60 days access straight away!

Bookings can be made through the short course website: www.shortcourses.endeavour.edu.au/estore 

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ECNH | www.shortcourses.endeavour.edu.au/estore 

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Studying to become a Medical Qigong Practitioner is an integrated step-by-step process. Each class, each internship, and each experience builds on one another — helping you to evolve into the natural healer you long to be and preparing you to work in a branch of Traditional Chinese Wellness Systems.

Open to all health care professionals, students of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and those interested in Chinese energetic medicine, the certification program offered by the International Institute of medical Qigong is based upon the curriculum that has been established at the Medical Qigong College of the Hai Dian University, and used clinically at the Xi Yuan Medical Qigong Hospital in Beijing, China.

Emphasis will be placed on both the analytical/deductive and the intuitive approaches to comprehending and utilizing Medical Qigong Therapy for cultivation, regulation and health applications. The practical component of the course is well balanced with a solid theoretical foundation.

The course will be presented by Dr Bernard Shannon, the Executive Director of The International Institute of Medical Qigong, who succeeded Jerry Alan Johnson.

Medical Qigong Practitioner (MQP) course will be run over the duration of a year, consisting of 5 modules each running over 5 days (25 days total). The final 5 day module will consist of a full day exam and 72 hours of clinical practicum to assess all students’ competencies.

MQP Dates For 2012:-
February 6th-10th, 2012
April 7th-11th, 2012
June 8th-12th, 2012
June 13th-17th, 2012
September 19th-23rd, 2012

All courses will be held at Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Cost Per 5 Day Seminar is $1800 U.S.D. Limited to 12 people only.

Contact: medicalqigongaustralia@gmail.com.