This event has moved to another location, but there are no other (schedule or meal) changes!
We will be oceanfront at the Shell Island Resort, 2700 North Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone: (910) 256-8696 Toll Free: 800-689-6765
www.ShellIsland.com
No Refunds after January 21st
For more information, please call me, Andrew Kingoff, L.Ac. at (910) 791-3349
Chinese Medical Pediatrics
Instructor: Alex Tiberi, L.Ac.
Purpose of Course: This seminar presents an overview of the specialty of Pediatrics from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It will afford the practitioner an increased ability to utilize Chinese medical techniques in the treatment of children. A central component of the course is to encourage the integration of both perspectives, Chinese medical and modern biomedical, to common pediatric conditions.
Learning Objectives for the Course: Upon completion of this seminar, the student will have increased knowledge and clinical skills in the following areas:
1. History of pediatrics in traditional Chinese medicine.
2. Normal physiology and childhood development according to Chinese medicine.
3. Special pediatric diagnosis methods.
4. The Chinese medicine pathophysiology unique to children.
5. Acupuncture, moxa, cupping, tui-na, electrostimulation, herbs, appropriate exercise and other treatment techniques for the diseases and patterns discussed.
Seminar Outline:
History of Pediatrics In TCM, Unique Characteristics & Physiology of Children, Chinese Embryology, Developmental Stages & Cycles of Children
Chinese Embryology (1 hour)
A. Four Pillars of Conception
i. Mother
ii. Father
iii. Time
iv. Place
B. Embryological Development
i. Lunar Cycle
ii. Five Elements, Ten Months
iii. Meridians Spring From Organs
iv. Fetal Education
v. Fetal Toxins and Poisons
vi. Treatment During Gestation
vii. Treatment at Birth
Unique Characteristics & Physiology of Children (2 hours)
i. Children are excess in Wood and Fire, and
deficient in Earth, Metal and Water
ii. Children are Susceptible to External Pathogens
iii. Children Have Weak Digestive Systems
iv. Children Produce Phlegm Easily
v. Children Tend Towards Excess Yang and Deficient Yin
vi. Children Inherit Fetal Toxins
vii. Children are Susceptible to Emotional Stress
viii. Children are Prone to Convulsions
ix. Children Depend on Kidneys for Growth and Development
x. Pathogens Easily Become Entrapped in Children
Developmental Stages & Cycles of Children
A. Biomedicine
B. Traditional Chinese Medicine
Pediatric Therapeutic Methods
A. Overall balancing methods
i. Non-pattern methods
ii. Pattern methods
B. Pattern specific root and branch treatments
Pediatric Tui-Na and Shoni-Shin (2 hours)
A. Hand Techniques
B. Tui-Na microsystem of hand and arm
C. Tui-Na points on head and body
Causes of Disease in Children
A. Heredity and Birth Trauma
B. Child Rearing Issues
C. Emotional Stress
D. Diet
E. Poisons
F. External Pathogens
Diagnosis of Children (2 hours)
A. Traditional Chinese Medicine
i. Shen Observation
ii. Facial Observation
iii. “Holes in Head”
iv. Tongue
v. Index Finger Vein
vi. Whole Body Observation
vii. Pulse Palpation
viii. Abdominal Diagnosis
ix. Limbs Observation and Palpation
x. Auscultation of Cry, Cough and Breath Sounds
xi. History
xii. Otoscopic Examination
xiii. Stethoscopic Examination
xiv. Thermometer Examination
Parenting Techniques (1 hour)
i. Effect of Discipline on Organs and Meridians
ii.Effects of Differing Levels of “Mothering”
iii. Sleep
iv. Weaning and Diet
v. Activities and Exercise
vi. Toilet Training
TCM Treatment methods of Children (2 hours)
A. Four Preparations
B. Acupuncture
C. Moxibustion
D. Cutaneous Electric Stimulation
E. Ion Pellets and Magnets
F. Herbal Medicine
G. Patent Medicines
H. Topical Herbal Applications
Common Pediatric Disorders (4 hours)
Common cold, Fevers, Flu, Upper Respiratory Virus Infection Cough (Bronchitis and Pneumonia)
Wheezing (Asthma)
Ear infections
Tonsillitis
Sinusitis and Rhinitis
Chronically Swollen Lymph Nodes
Colic
Lack of Breastfeeding in the Neonate
Vomiting
Diarrhea and Dysentary
Constipation
Rectal Prolapse
Intestinal Blockage
Umbilical Disorders
Infantile Jaundice
Eye disorders including Conjunctivitis, Strabismus, Retinitis, Myopia
Eczema, Psorasis, Contact Dermatitis, and other skin disorders
Cerebral palsy
Failure to thrive
Weak Constitution
Bedwetting
Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit
Autism
Insomnia
Pre-registration Price
$265.00 (Until Feb 6th)
Price
$325.00 (After Feb 6th)
If you wish to pay by check or register for the seminar over the phone, call (910) 791-3349
