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ADHD Treatment in TCMChangqing (Joseph) Yang
7 CEU's - Category 1 CA Board Approved
Sunday May 20, 2012
9AM - 5PM
Tuesday May 15, 2012 by 5:00pm
ADHD Treatment in TCM

(7 CEUs – Category 1 – California Acupuncture Board Approved)

Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Instructor: Joseph (Changqing) Yang
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica Ca 90403

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood neuropsychiatric disorders, affecting 3% to 5% of school-age children.

In order to understand and treat children with ADHD, the course will provide a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach to this disease. In TCM there are very useful and effective treatment methods and natural medicine to deal with this disease.

Changqing (Joseph) Yang, LAc, received his 5 year bachelor’s degree and 3 year master degree in TCM from the TCM University of Heilongjiang in 1984. He then became a faculty member and clinician of the university, specializing in liver disease and mental disorder. He earned his master’s degree from the same university in 1987, majoring in pattern and human constitution. In 1991, he became a psychiatry trainee at the Aichi Medical University in Aichi, Japan and received his PhD in Psychiatry and Neurology from the Kobe University in Kobe, Japan. He is presently a clinic supervisor and faculty member at Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, CA.

Limited seating, please register early
Professionals $145.00
Emperor’s College Alumni $125.00
Registration Deadline Tuesday May 15, 2012 by 5:00pm (add $40.00 after this date)

Western Herbs Every Oriental Medical Practitioner Needs to KnowArlan Cage
12 CEUs Category 1 California Board Approved
Saturday & Sunday June 2 & 3, 2012
9AM - 4PM
Tuesday May 29, 2012 by 5:00 PM
Western Herbs Every Oriental Medical Practitioner Needs to Know

(12 CEUs – Category 1 – Pending California Acupuncture Board Approval)

Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3, 2012 - 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Arlan Cage
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica Ca 90403

Many Western herbs are in widespread use as OTC supplements. Others are very powerful in their own right and would make a valuable addition to your clinical toolkit. Western herbology has also developed alternate uses of some traditional Chinese herbs that can help your patients. If your patients are taking them, you need to know if they are effective, what their therapeutic properties are, and can they be safely combined with other Chinese herbs. This course will cover more than 50 western herbs, including their basic physiological actions, their energetic properties, clinical uses, and interactions with other herbs, drugs and nutritional supplements.

Dr. Arlan Cage, N.D., L.Ac. received his Bachelors degree in physics and astronomy from Whitman College and a Masters in Space Technology from Florida Institute of Technology and a Masters in Oriental Medicine from Samra University of Oriental Medicine. He also has an ND in Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. He has memberships with the California Naturopathic Doctor's Assoc. (CNDA), California State Oriental Medical Association and Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation. Dr. Cage is a past president of the California Naturopathic Doctors Assoc., a member of the Board of Directors of the CNDA and a chairperson of the CNDA Professional Development Committee.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early
Standard Registration: $260.00
Emperor’s College Alumni & Students: $185.00
Registration Deadline: Tuesday May 29, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00

For Information please call Alisa Daniels at 310-453-8300 EXT 128 or email alisa@emperors.edu

Please mail registration form and check to:

Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing one week prior to the first class meeting. All refund requests will be processed after the commencement of the seminar. A $35 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. ECTOM reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment.
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TCM PediatricsAnna Lin
7 CEU's - Category 1 CA Board Approved
Sunday June 3, 2012
9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday May 29, 2012
by 5:00pm
TCM Pediatrics

Instructor: Anna Lin, LAc

7.0 CEU’s – Category 1 – California Acupuncture Board Approved

Sunday June 3, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM

This course will discuss the Basic TCM theory with respect to pediatrics. The diagnostic methods in TCM Pediatrics will be discussed in depth. Treatment methods, including internal and external, tui-na, as well as herbal prescriptions will be presented. Commonly seen diseases such as cold, bronchitis, asthma, mouth ulcers, gastritis, diarrhea, poor appetite and slow digestion, will be introduced. Other areas such as infantile convulsions, epilepsy, ADHD and anemia, will also be covered.

Anna Lin, LAc is a Licensed Acupuncturist who has taught Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbology at several Los Angeles area oriental medicine colleges and at the Southern California University of Health and Science. She has authored 'The Tao of Longevity' and 'Urology and Male Sexual Dysfunction' published by Blue Poppy press. She has a Bachelor's degree in TCM from Guangzhou TCM College in China and a Master's degree from Emperor's College. She has owned and operated a Chinese Medical clinic since 1983.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $150.00
Emperor’s Alumni & Students: $125.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday May 29, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00

AOA Knowledge Series – Trunk and Pelvis Pt. IVDonald Lee, LAc
14 CEU’s – Category 1 Pending CA Board Approval
Saturday & Sunday June 23 & 24, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday June 19, 2012 by 5:00pm
AOA Knowledge Series – Trunk and Pelvis

Instructor: Donald Lee, LAc

14 CEU’s – Category 1 –California Acupuncture Board Approved

Saturday & Sunday June 23 & 24, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM

Low back and hip pain are very common patient complaints. This module gives you the skills and knowledge to orthopedically evaluate and treat lumbar and hip pain quickly and confidently using painless acupuncture and advanced forms of manual therapies not seen by the TCM community. Learn through both theory and practice to integrate standard Western methods with TCM channel evaluations. Various forms of home exercise programs and stretching will be covered to enhance treatment outcomes and to provide lasting results that also speed up the recovery process

Donald Lee, LAc is the founder of the Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture, has extensive, integrated training in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He is both a diplomat of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics and a member of its governing body. Don also is board certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the State of California. He served on the ECTOM board of directors and currently is a member of the faculty, teaching graduate-level courses in anatomy, electro-acupuncture, orthopedics and integrative diagnosis.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $215.00
Emperor’s Alumni & Students: $185.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday June 19, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00
TCM Treatment for Pain ReliefAnna Lin
7 CEU's - Category 1 CA Acupuncture Board Approved
Sunday June 24, 2012Tuesday June 19, 2012 by 5:00pm
TCM Treatment for Pain Relief
(7.0 CEUs – Category 1 – CA Acupuncture Board Approved)
Instructor: Anna Lin, LAc
Sunday June 24, 2012 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

This course will teach students the methods of differentiation for pains coming from internal imbalances such as autoimmune dysfunction, nervous system dysfunction. Upon completing the seminar, the students can use different herbs and acupuncture to help patients who suffer from pains caused by various causes.

Anna Lin, LAc is a Licensed Acupuncturist who has taught Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbology at several Los Angeles area oriental medicine colleges and at the Southern California University of Health and Science. She has authored 'The Tao of Longevity' and 'Urology and Male Sexual Dysfunction' published by Blue Poppy press. She has a Bachelor's degree in TCM from Guangzhou TCM College in China and a Master's degree from Emperor's College. She has owned and operated a Chinese Medical clinic since 1983.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $150.00
Emperor’s College Alumni & Students: $125.00
TCM GeriatricsAnna Lin
7 CEU's - Category 1 CA Board Approved
Sunday July 15, 2012
9AM - 5PM
Tuesday July 10, 2012 by 5:00pm
TCM Geriatrics

Instructor: Anna Lin, LAc

7.0 CEU’s – Category 1 – California Acupuncture Board Approved

Sunday July 15, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM

This seminar will teach students the methods of using herbal treatment and dietary supplement to prevent premature aging.
The seminar will focus on the theory and basic TCM foundation for geriatric disorders. The cause of premature aging is also discussed in the seminar.

Anna Lin, LAc is a Licensed Acupuncturist who has taught Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbology at several Los Angeles area oriental medicine colleges and at the Southern California University of Health and Science. She has authored 'The Tao of Longevity' and 'Urology and Male Sexual Dysfunction' published by Blue Poppy press. She has a Bachelor's degree in TCM from Guangzhou TCM College in China and a Master's degree from Emperor's College. She has owned and operated a Chinese Medical clinic since 1983.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $150.00
Emperor’s Alumni & Students: $125.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday July 10, 2012 by 5:00pm

Weight Management & Smoking CessationZee Lo, LAc, OMD, PhD
9 CEUs Category 1 CA Acupuncture Board Approved
Sunday July 15, 2012
8AM - 5PM
Tuesday July 10, 2012 by 5:00pm
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
CEP-047
Weight Management & Smoking Cessation Via TCM (9 CEUs – Category 1 – CA Acupuncture Board Approved)
Instructor: Zee Lo, LAc, OMD, PhD
Sunday July 15, 2012 – 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Part I Weight Management Via TCM This is a highly practical course where Dr. Zee Lo draws from his 25 years of clinical experiences
and discusses what works and what doesn’t work. The content will cover TCM classification of Obesity, the Chinese treatment of “losing Fat” or “Jian Fei” and the Chinese/herbal diet. The course will cover 3 unique treatment plans of losing fat through TCM. Dr. Zee Lo will also explain
why, despite of diet and exercising, some people still retain weight and how he modifies their program to achieve the desire results.

Part II Smoking Cessation Via TCM
It is said quitting smoking successfully is very difficult with acupuncture. In this course, Dr. Zee Lo will introduce you to his day by day treatment plan and lead you to a higher success rate. The course will explain the how’s and why’s of nicotine addiction, ex-smokers survival ground rules
and the unique acupuncture points to successful smoking withdrawal. In addition, herbal substitutes will also be covered.

Zee Lo, L.Ac., O.M.D., Ph.D. is the first alumni of 1986 from Emperor’s college. Formerly trained in China, he speaks fluent Chinese and English. He presently specializes in the area of anti-aging. In addition to being a CEU provider for over 22 years and a CA state tutorial supervisor, he has
also medically treated numerous martial arts masters, Hollywood stars and professional athletes.

Limited Seating

Standard Registration Fee: $125.00; Alumni & Students: 100.00
Registration Deadline: July 10, 2012 by 5:00 PM

For further Information call Alisa Daniels at 310-453-8300, ext. 128 or email alisa@emperors.edu

Please mail registration form and check to:

Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing one week prior to the first class meeting. All refund requests will be processed after the commencement of the seminar. A $35 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. ECTOM reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment.

Payment method: Visa MasterCard Check
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment in TCMChangqing (Joseph) Yang
7 CEU's - Category 1 CA Board Approved
Sunday July 22, 2012
9AM - 5PM
Friday July 13, 2012
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
(7 CEUs – Category 1 – California Acupuncture Board Approved)
Instructor: Joseph (Chang-Qing) Yang LAc
Sunday July 22, 2012 - 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma. Traditionally, PTSD has been attributed to soldiers return from war who suffered from depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, attention deficit, etc. In TCM, there have been historical records showing the use of traditional treatment style as a natural approach to such disorder. How to harmonize the shen and recovery of the healthy mental status has been demonstrated in TCM for thousands of years. The concept, principle and unique treatment will be provided in the course.

Chang-Qing (Joseph) Yang, LAc, received his 5-year bachelor’s degree and 3-year master degree in TCM from the TCM University of Heilongjiang, Harbin, China in 1984. Since then, he was a faculty and clinician of the university, specializing in liver disease and mental disorder. He earned his master’s degree from the same university in 1987, majoring in pattern and human constitution. In 1991, he became a psychiatry trainee at the Aichi Medical University in Aichi, Japan and received his PhD degree in Psychiatry and Neurology from the Kobe University in Kobe, Japan. He is presently a clinic supervisor and faculty member at the Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, CA.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $145.00
Emperor’s College Alumni: $125.00

Registration Deadline: Friday July 13, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00
AOA Knowledge Series Pt. V – Hip and Lower ExtremitiesDonald Lee, LAc
14 CEU’s – Category 1 Pending CA Board Approval
Saturday & Sunday
July 28 & 29, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
AOA Knowledge Series – Hip and Lower Extremities

Instructor: Donald Lee, LAc

14 CEU’s – Category 1 –California Acupuncture Board Approved

Saturday & Sunday July 28 & 29, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM

Orthopedic evaluation and treatment of the hip and lower extremity pain and injuries will be covered in depth. The hip, like the shoulder, is a highly complicated joint that is frequently problematic for patients who are inactive or sit excessively. Learn to treat complex pain and injury using painless acupuncture and advanced manual therapy techniques that are simple and fast. A hands-on workshop setting ensures the practical application of your new skills and knowledge. Exercise and stretching will be covered to enhance treatment outcomes and provide lasting results.

Donald Lee, LAc is the founder of the Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture, has extensive, integrated training in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He is both a diplomat of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics and a member of its governing body. Don also is board certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the State of California. He served on the ECTOM board of directors and currently is a member of the faculty, teaching graduate-level courses in anatomy, electro-acupuncture, orthopedics and integrative diagnosis.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $215.00
Emperor’s Alumni & Students: $185.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday July 24, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00
Clinical Point Selection: Balancing the Primary ChannelsDavid Twicken, DOM, LAc
6 CEUs - Category 1 CA Board Approved
Sunday July 29, 2012
10AM - 5PM

RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 26 & 27 DUE TO HOLIDAY WEEKEND (NOW ONE DAY ONLY)
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 by 5:00pm
Clinical Point Selection: Balancing the Primary Channels
(6 CEUs – Category 1 – CA Acupuncture Board Approved)
Instructor: David Twicken, DOM, LAc
Sunday July 29, 2012 – 10:00AM – 5:00PM

The ancient Chinese medical practioners had a profound understanding of the human body and the Acupuncture channel system. They perceived five major channel systems: sinew, luo, primary, divergent and eight extraordinary channels. The primary channels connect directly to the internal organs and can treat them, as well as the regions their pathways cover. Classically, Acupuncture included treated channel and organ conditions.

In this course we focus how to treat the three dimensions related to the primary channels: the physcial, emotional and spritiual aspects of our life. The unique five-shen insight of the originators of Chinese medicine is presented, including su wen and Taoist traditions

Emphasis is placed on how to select Acupuncture point combinations based on special point categories, names, internal pathways, anatomical imaging, five phases, energy centers, related channels and Taoist models of the three treasures. This course integrates these foundation theories into clear and elegant Acupuncture combinations.

Upon completion of the class the participant wil have a clear framework for selecting Acupuncture channels and point combinations in clinical practice. Emphasis is on expanding the range of points currently selected; integrating the emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of organs, channels and Acupoints.

Dr. David Twicken, DOM, L.Ac., (NMBOAM)
A faculty member at Chinese Medical Schools since 1994, David has taught Acupuncture courses, Philosophy of Oriental Medicine, Tai Chi Chuan, Medical Qi Gong, Feng Shui, I Ching, Chinese Astrology, and Medical History. David specializes in the Taoist Arts and has written a variety of books, including Treasures of Tao, Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology, Introduction to Qi Men Dun Jia, Chinese Medical Astrology and I Ching Acupuncture: The Balance Method. David teaches Taoist Arts internationally and is in private practice in Los Angeles, California.

For more information:
www.healingqi.com

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $150.00
Emperor’s College Alumni: $125

Registration Deadline: Tuesday July 24, 2012 by 5:00pm
Clinical Point Selection: Balancing the Eight Extraordinary ChannelsDavid Twicken, DOM, LAc
12 CEUs - Category 1 Pendiing CA Board Approval
Saturday & Sunday August 4 & 5, 2012
10AM - 5PM
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 by 5:00pm
Clinical Point Selection: Balancing the Eight Extraordinary Channels
(12 CEUs – Category 1 – CA Acupuncture Board Approved)
Instructor: David Twicken, DOM, LAc
Saturday & Sunday August 4 & 5, 2012 – 10:00AM – 5:00PM

The goal of the class is to present a detailed view of the Eight Extraordinary Channels, including the theory, energetics, pathways and points. Emphasis is placed on the clinical applications of these channels, including the physical, emotional and psychological qualities of these channels. Their history and development will be presented.

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to make an Eight Extraordinary Channels diagnosis, treatment and Acupuncture plan.

David Twicken, DOM, L.Ac., (NMBOAM)
A faculty member at Chinese Medical Schools since 1994, Dr. Twicken has taught Acupuncture courses, Philosophy of Oriental Medicine, Tai Chi Chuan, Medical Qi Gong, Feng Shui, I Ching, Chinese Astrology, Medical History and Secondary Vessels. David specializes in the Taoist Arts and has written ten books, including Treasures of Tao, Flying Stars Feng Shui Made Easy, Chinese Astrology Made Easy, East-West Palmistry, Spiritual Qi Gong, Four Pillars & Oriental Medicine, Medical I Ching, I Ching Acupuncture and Eight Extraordinary Channels. David teaches Taoist Arts internationally and is in private practice in Los Angles, California.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $250.00
Emperor’s College Alumni: $225
Emperor's College Students: $200.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday July 31, 2012 by 5:00pm

Improving Athletic Performance Via TCM Pt. I & IIZee Lo, LAc, OMD, PhD
16 CEUs Category 1 CA Acupuncture Board Approved
Saturday & Sunday August 11 & 12, 2012
9AM-6PM
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 by 5:00pm
Improving Athletic Performance Via TCM - Pts. I & II
(16 CEUs – Category 1 – CA Acupuncture Board Approved)
Instructor: Zee Lo, LAc, OMD, PhD
Saturday & Sunday August 11 & 12, 2012 – 9:00AM – 6:00PM

Part I of this seminar is specially designed for the “Sports Acupuncturist”. A former athlete and a martial arts instructor, Dr. Zee Lo will explain the connections between the Chinese martial arts and TCM. He will cover the acupuncture points, Tui Na points and herbal paste commonly used in the area of sports. He will also covered the hi-potency herbal “Dit Da Jow” formula used within the martial arts community and how we can formulate and apply it clinically. The practical portion will cover areas of improving speed, endurance, power and flexibility of the individual athletes through TCM.

Part II will cover the Western sports, it’s specific mechanics and how one can use TCM to improve individual sports such as: track and field, ballet, gymnastics, body building, golf, football, basketball and the MMA. Drug testing and the use of steroids will also be discussed. In the afternoon we will study the Chinese involvement in the recent 2008 Olympics. Their training regimen and treatment methods will be analyzed through videos, interviews and Chinese sports journals. The individual Chinese professional athlete such as Yao Ming and Olympic gold medalist will be highlighted and featured.

Zee Lo, L.Ac.,O.M.D., Ph.D. is the first alumni of 1986 from Emperor’s college. Formerly trained
in China, he speaks fluent Chinese and English. Being a practitioner of the martial arts and Qi
Kung, he has specialized in the area of sports and anti-aging. In addition to being a CEU provider
for over 22 years and a CA state tutorial supervisor, he has also medically treated numerous martial
arts masters, Hollywood stars and professional athletes.

Limited Seating

Fees(for 2 days): Standard Registration $200.00
Alumni & students: $175.00

For Information call Alisa Daniels at 310-453-8300, ext. 128 or email alisa@emperors.edu

Please mail registration form and check to:

Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing one week prior to the first class meeting. All refund requests will be processed after the commencement of the seminar. A $35 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. ECTOM reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment.

Payment method: Visa MasterCard Check
AOA Knowledge Series – Physical ModalitiesDonald Lee, LAc
14 CEU’s – Category 1 Pending CA Board Approval
Saturday & Sunday August 25 & 26, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 by 5:00pm
AOA Knowledge Series – Physical Modalities

Instructor: Donald Lee, LAc

14 CEU’s – Category 1 – Pending California Acupuncture Board Approval

Saturday & Sunday August 25 & 26, 2012
9:00AM – 5:00PM

This practical and dynamic module will focus exclusively on the use of physical modalities (exercise, stretching, acupuncture, manual therapy) coming from both Western and Eastern disciplines. Home exercise programs that combine well with acupuncture will be covered, as well approaches for in-office patient rehabilitation. If you have always wanted to learn how to exercise patients to improve your
treatments - here’s a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills!

Donald Lee, LAc is the founder of the Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture, has extensive, integrated training in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He is both a diplomat of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics and a member of its governing body. Don also is board certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the State of California. He served on the ECTOM board of directors and currently is a member of the faculty, teaching graduate-level courses in anatomy, electro-acupuncture, orthopedics and integrative diagnosis.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $215.00
Emperor’s Alumni & Students: $185.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday August 21, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00
Effective Formula Writing II – Use a “Chinese Thinking Cap” and a 360 Diagnosis to get Rapid Results Candace Veach, MTOM, LAc
16 CEU’s – Category 1 Pending CA Board Approval
Saturday & Sunday September 8 & 9, 2012
9AM - 6PM
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 by 5:00pm
Effective Formula Writing II – Use a “Chinese Thinking Cap” and a 360 Diagnosis to get Rapid Results

Instructor: Candace Veach, MTOM, LA6

16 CEU’s – Category 1 – California Acupuncture Board Approved

Saturday & Sunday September 8 & 9, 2012
9:00am-6:00pm

Most Practitioners have a barrier between knowledge and application that has never been addressed. The problem is Western Science and Eastern Medicine are based on distinctly different types of logic; Western uses deductive reasoning and Eastern relies on inductive reasoning. As Westerners we attempt to use deductive reasoning, a linear logic, to practice a Medical system based on inductive reasoning, a more intuitive logic. This does not work well.

This seminar begins with the concepts of right- brain intelligence, the logic behind intuition and how using meditation to cultivating pattern recognition increases the ability to diagnose your patients and write effective formulas. An effective formula will reliably and predicatively shift the tongue and pulse in 3- 4 days; symptoms will begin to respond in about a week.

In order to get results like this you must learn to think like Chinese Physicians. To do this you must logically deconstruct the Western conditioning that wrongfully assumes the logic which put man on the moon is superior to the logic which allowed us to survive as a species.

With renewed respect we will review Chinese theory with an emphasis on using the symbol of the Shen/Ko Cycle as both a mnemonic devise and a decoder. Then with your Chinese Thinking Cap on you will learn to expect multiple patterns to exist simultaneously in a patient and how to use these to get a 360 Diagnosis. The 360 Diagnosis is an understanding of the patient’s condition so comprehensive you can make predictions about what symptoms occurred in the past and how the syndrome/pattern will unfold in the future.

Chinese Medicine rewards precision in diagnosis and this is the one thing you cannot look up in a book.

With a 360 Diagnosis in hand there is a straight forward, systematic, logical path to an effective formula.

Bring confusing cases, clinical puzzles that need decoding, and your favorite reference materials. We will work as many examples as time permits.

Candace Veach, MTOM, LAc transitioned from a career based in left-brained thinking, Film Producer, into one based on right-brain thinking, Chinese Medicine. This marked when Ms. Veach, an organized and analytical thinker began to train more earnestly to be an intuitive, right-brained feeler.
The same drive and focus that made success in film production possible was redirected into personal evolution and spiritual cultivation. Breath-work, regular yoga practice, intensive meditation, and training in energetic healing where undertaken in addition to the study of Chinese Medicine.
Ms. Veach graduated from Emperor’s College in 2000 and now regularly gets results in complex cases using custom formulas in one week time. She is known to be both very logical and highly intuitive with a keen ability for pattern recognition. Her teaching is clear, energetic and inspiring.
Her Brentwood-based private practice of Oriental Medicine can be found online at www.onespiritofhealing.com

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $250.00
$225.00 after early bird
Early Registration, Emperor’s Alumni & Students: $200.00

Registration Deadline: Wednesday September 5, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00
AOA Series: Shoulder & Upper Extremeties (Module 3)Donald Lee, LAc
14 CEU’s – Category 1 Acupuncture Board Approved
Saturday & Sunday September 29 & 30, 2012
9AM - 5PM

RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 26 & 27 DUE TO HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Tuesday September 25, 2012 by 5:00pm
AOA Knowledge Series – Shoulder & Upper Extremeties
(14 CEUs – Category 1 – CA Acupuncture Board Appoved)
Instructor: Donald Lee, LAc
Saturday & Sunday September 29 & 30, 2012 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

The shoulder is a highly complex joint and one of the most problematic in the body. Learn how to evaluate the shoulder and the upper extremity using standard Western orthopedic tests that will make your integrative diagnosis more accurate. Your treatment plan will be more precise and practical, producing better, faster and longer-lasting results. Unique forms of manual therapy not seen by the TCM community will be utilized and integrated with painless acupuncture treatments for superior treatment outcomes. A dynamic workshop environment ensures you can apply what you learn. Exercise and stretching will be covered to solidify gains from treatment and to speed the recovery process.

Don Lee, LAc is the founder of the Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture, has extensive, integrated training in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He is both a diplomat of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics and a member of its governing body. Don also is board certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the State of California. He served on the ECTOM board of directors and currently is a member of the faculty, teaching graduate-level courses in anatomy, electro-acupuncture, orthopedics and integrative diagnosis.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $215.00
Emperor’s College Alumni & Students: $185.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday September 25, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00

For Information call 310-453-8300 EXT 123 or email farida@emperors.edu
Please mail registration form and check to:
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing one week prior to the first class meeting. All refund requests will be processed after the commencement of the seminar. A $35 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. ECTOM reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment.

Bipolar Disorder Treatment in TCMChangqing (Joseph) Yang
7 CEU's - Category 1 CAQ Board Approved
Sunday October 7, 2012
9AM - 5PM
Friday September 28, 2012 by 5:00pm
Bipolar Disorder Treatment in TCM
(7 CEUs – Category 1 –California Acupuncture Board Approved)
Instructor: Joseph (Chang-Qing) Yang LAc
Sunday October 7, 2012 - 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Bipolar disorder is a very debilitating disorder as patients are suffering with mood swings during this illness. Also, many patients suffer from medicinal side effects, thus refusing to continue their medicine without consulting their physicians. The course will discuss the principle and concept to understanding bipolar disorder in TCM and how to be aware of the shen treatment techniques. Beyond the acupuncture and herbal formula, personal lifestyle change also plays a key role in treatment as well as the psychological treatment in TCM style so that it can help TCM doctors deal with this disease more effectively and efficiently.

Chang-Qing (Joseph) Yang, LAc, received his 5-year bachelor’s degree and 3-year master degree in TCM from the TCM University of Heilongjiang, Harbin, China in 1984. Since then, he was a faculty and clinician of the university, specializing in liver disease and mental disorder. He earned his master’s degree from the same university in 1987, majoring in pattern and human constitution. In 1991, he became a psychiatry trainee at the Aichi Medical University in Aichi, Japan and received his PhD degree in Psychiatry and Neurology from the Kobe University in Kobe, Japan. He is presently a clinic supervisor and faculty member at the Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, CA.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $145.00
Emperor’s College Alumni: $125.00

Registration Deadline: Friday September 28, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00

For Information call (310) 453-8300 Ext.128 or email Alisa Daniels at alisa@emperors.edu

Please mail registration form and check to:

Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and requests for refund must be submitted in writing one week prior to the first class meeting. All refund requests will be processed after the commencement of the seminar. A $35 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. ECTOM reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment.
Foundational Pulse DiagnosisGreg Cicciu
12 CEUs - Category 1 CA Board Approved
Saturday & Sunday October 13 & 14, 2012
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday October 9, 2012 by 5:00pm
Foundational Pulse Diagnosis
(12 CEUs – Category 1 – CA Acupuncture Board Approved)
Instructor: Greg Cicciu
Saturday & Sunday October 13 & 14, 2012 – 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
1807 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90403

This course is a comprehensive, dynamic introduction to foundational Pulse diagnosis. It is geared to many learning styles with lecture, new visual aides and sufficient hands-on time. During the course, the participants will have gained personal experience and understanding of using the pulse for foundational diagnosis.

Greg Cicciu, LAc, began his practice in 1998 and continues his studies of Pulse Diagnosis. His mentor Jim Ramholz L.Ac. opened his eyes to the possibilities of foundational diagnosis with the pulse. In 2011 Greg published his first book, The Pulse Atlas, which is a culmination of teachings from his mentor, the I-Ching, Nan Jing as well as much personal hands on validation of the pulse.

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $325.00
Early Registration: $250.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 by 5:00pm
Late Registration Fee: $40.00

Fascial Manipulation for Acupuncturists: Liver Manipulation Bruce Schonfeld, Advanced Rolfer
6 CEU’s – Category 1 CA Board Approved
Saturday December 1, 2012
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday November 30, 2012 by 5:00pm
Fascial Manipulation for Acupuncturists: Liver Manipulation

Instructor: Bruce Schonfeld, Advanced Rolfer

6 CEU’s – Category 1 – California Acupuncture Board Approved

Saturday December 1, 2012
9:00AM – 4:00PM

This class focuses on optimal mobility of the liver. Holistic, orthopedic and 'systems anatomy' perspectives will be explored while investigating the impact of physical motion restrictions on internal harmony and homeostasis. As structure and function are inter-related, over time, a stuck liver can simply become a stagnant liver. The inter-relationship between Qi flow and fascial anatomy restrictions will be explored through postural assessment, range of motion testing and fascial manipulation. Complementary assessment skills and manipulation techniques will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

Bruce Schonfeld, Certified Advanced Rolfer, has taught Structural Integration and Body Analysis in Los Angeles since 1996. He's studied Visceral Manipulation since 1997 and directly with Jean-Pierre Barral, D.O. since 2001. Cross-trained extensively in Rolfing Structural Integration & Visceral Osteopathy, Bruce has developed a systems anatomy approach called Structural-Visceral Integration. The binding common denominators are the fascias and membranes of the musculoskeletal, visceral and craniosacral systems. (www.advancedrolfing.com)

No Walk-In Registration
Limited seating, please register early

Standard Registration: $150.00
Emperor’s Alumni & Students: $125.00

Registration Deadline: Friday November 30, 2012 by 5:00pm (extended due to Thanksgiving holiday)
Late Registration Fee: $40.00