Chinese Medicine Specialty Rotation Program in Detail
Module 1 : Gastroenterology
This module focuses on the Earth-Center as the root of all disease. The ecology of the gut, the source of post-natal Qi and the nature of our digestive system in our fundamental processing of the world will be explored in depth.
Topics include:
Insights from Li Dongyuan & the Bu Tu Pai-Tonify Earth School
Insights from Zhang Zihe & the School of Attacking & Purging
Foundational Principles from the Shang Han Lun: Treatment Strategies of Purgation & Harmonization
The Key Role of Dietary Medicine: the Food Spectrum
Working with the Intrinsic Factors of the Gut
The mircobiom and polypharmacy
Common diseases of the Upper GI tract: gastritis, esophagitis, gastric reflux, stomach ulcers, and more
Common diseases of the Lower GI tract: IBS, Colitis, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, IBD, and more
Working with Food Allergies
Module 2 : Gynecology and Women's Health
The unique aspects of female anatomy and physiology give rise to one of the most significant specialties in Chinese Medicine, Fu Ke/GYN 婦科. Given that the vast majority of patients that seek out Chinese Medicine in America are women, all practitioners should develop a thorough grasp of Gynecology.
This Module covers the fundamental principles and essential applications of GYN in contemporary practice. The module includes the following topics:
Energetic Anatomy: Bao-Uterus, Bao Mai-Uterus Vessel, Bao Zhong-Center of Life
Key Relationships to the Extraordinary Vessels and the Curious Fu
Cycles of Female Development: The unfolding of the cycles of 7& 8
Tian Gui & Fertility
Insights from Fu Qingzhu
Insights from Xue Ji
Regulating the menses
Common pathologies of the menstrual cycle & their treatments
Menstrual Block-Jing Bi
Flooding & Trickling-Beng Luo
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge-Dai Xia
Concretions & Conglomerations-Zheng Jia, Accumulations & Gatherings-Ju Ji
Ovarian Cysts
Breast Disorders
Infertility: Causes & Treatment
Habitual Miscarriage
ART
Menopause
Module 3 : Endocrinology
Disruptions in the endocrine system are becoming increasingly common. Many people that seek help from acupuncturists present with a diagnosis of an endocrine dysfunction and it is often necessary that the practitioner translate this disorder into Chinese medical terms. Paradoxically, the endocrine system is not recognized by classical Chinese medicine yet it is the most synergistic system in biomedicine and therefore shares some important similarities with Chinese medical physiology. The study of the endocrine system invites us to look beyond the 12 primary channels and Zang Fu theory to the deepest structures and more mysterious functions of the “Chinese medical body.” One of the integrative modules, we present a Chinese medicine view of the endocrine system. This perspective allows us to diagnosis and treat complex endocrine disorders within our CM models.
Topics Include:
Situating the Endocrine system in the Chinese Medical Body
Understanding the Role of the Jinye as Endocrine & Exocrine Fluids
Qi Hua-Qi Transformation and Hormonal Triggers
The Anatomical & Functional Implications of the Curious Fu in Endocrinology
Separation of the Qing-Clear & the Turbid-Zhuo: Fat Soluble & Water Soluble Hormones
Nan Jing Source Theory: the Role of the San Jiao in the Endocrine System
The Extraordinary Vessels & the Hormonal Triggers of Development
Extraordinary Vessel model of Treatment in Common Endocrine Diseases
Treatment Strategies for Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, PCOD and many other commonly encountered conditions
Module 4 : External Medicine
This module focuses on the use of a wide variety of external applications of herbs in combination with internal formulas and acupuncture. Using external applications greatly expands our skills in treating a wide variety of common conditions including the basic wound care. External applications are also a great way to engage patients in self-care and allows for treatment to continue between visits to the clinic. Combining external applications of herbs with internal formulas and acupuncture can greatly facilitate and hasten the healing process.
Topics include:
Multiple methods of external application including the use of: liniments, plasters, soak-compresses, powders, inhalations, oral washes, naval plasters and many more
Foundational theories and applications of Wai Ke-External Medicine
The treatment of Bizheng/Painful-Obstruction
The role of chronic sinus blockages in unresolved pain and immune compromise
Resolving blockage of Wei Qi to improve immunity and relieve pain
Pulse & Tongue diagnosis focused on External Medicine
Resolving goiters and other swellings
The power of combining internal formulas with external applications and acupuncture
Treatment strategies for common ears, eyes, nose (sinus) and throat conditions
Treatments strategies for Herpes, Shingles and other sores & ulcers
Treatment strategies for anal-rectal disorders including hemorrhoids
Module 5 : Oncology
Cancer is the second leading cause of death world wide. Every CM practitioner has patients that are being treated for or have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer literacy is important and understanding how to use the deep resources of Chinese medicine to support patients suffering from cancer is essential. This integrative module explores the theory and treatment of cancer with Chinese medicine.
Topics include:
Cancer as jing-level disease: proto-oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes and DNA repair genes
Types of tumors in Chinese medicine
Understanding malignancy
Etiology of cancer & the san yin-three causes of disease in CM
Understanding & working with Fu Qi – Latency
The role of the extraordinary vessels in cancer care
The development & pathological progression of toxic heat
General treatment strategies in cancer care
GYN cancers
Fu Zheng Therapy–Supporting the Upright
Working with side effects of chemothearapy, radiation and surgery
Analysis of common cancer drugs
4 Synchronous Online Classes Meetings Support Each 2 Month Module
Online Diagnostic Skills Sessions : Tongue and Pulse Analysis Case Studies presented by members of the class and Evan Question and Answers about Specialty Content
2 hours meetings occur 2 Wednesdays of each month If you are unable to attend these sessions they are recorded and there is opportunity to submit questions ahead of the meeting