Acupuncture/Auriculotherapy

This class deals with the basic philosophy of acupuncture as established by the Chinese. It includes later medical developments and demonstrates how the course of treatment relates to homeotherapeutics. Physics and energy theory, the law of the five elements, the meridians, the organs, biorhythms, various modes of therapy, as well as different ways to treat condition so the blood will be examined. The practical application of needles, including auricular and hand acupuncture, will be taught.

Basic Body Balancing

This class includes the theory and practices of basic myomassology, or body balancing. It includes passive exercises that encourage better circulation of blood, lymph and Chi energy.

Bio-Energetics

This class covers principles of energy flow throughout and about the body. It will discuss factors that affect the flow and techniques for influencing it. It examines how color and sound frequencies affect the body’s energy system and thus is able to restore health by harmonizing the body to a balanced state.

Botanicals with Pharmacognosy

This course reviews the nutritional biochemistry of herbs and shows how herbologists, homeopaths and naturopaths use herbs to modify a disordered process of nutrition in the body. It studies the source of botanicals-climate and location-and identifies their macro and micro nutrients, flavanoids, essential fatty acids, glycosides, key active ingredients and pharmacological reactions in the body. It also addresses the relationship between ecology, particularly our fragile environmental ecosystems and our health.

Clinical Internship/Homeotherapeutics

This impendent study requires a student to practice techniques in Homeotherapeutics and the Health Sciences in a clinical setting, under the supervision of an appropriate health care professional.

Clinical Internship/Acupuncture

This course provides advanced training in locating and needling the most commonly used acupuncture points. Under the close supervision of an instructor and with the participation of fellow students as patients, students develop a diagnosis and treatment plan, implementing the treatment. Under close supervision of the instructor, student practitioners participate and assist in all aspects of patient care. Students also assist local acupuncturists, gaining exposure to the diversity of acupuncture styles and approaches.

Clinical Practicum

This class requires a student to observe techniques in Homeotherapeutics and the Health Sciences in a clinical setting as applied by an appropriate health care professional.

Community Service Enrichment

This independent study requires a student to participate in a variety of natural health care experiences to broaden their education and to learn office procedures and management practices.

Craniosacral Therapy

This class covers the theory and practice of Craniosacral Therapy, developed by Dr. John Upledger. It includes an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral system, evaluative techniques through the palpation of the craniosacral rhythm and treatment by gentle mobilization of the fascia of the body, dural membranes and the bones of the skull and sacrum.

Diagnosis and Treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In this lecture/workshop course, students develop basic skills in the traditional methods of Chinese medical diagnosis: observation, audio-olfaction, inquiry and palpation, including pulse diagnosis. Diagnostic differentiation and acupuncture treatment of many major symptoms and diseases is covered. Ear acupuncture is also presented as the most clinically significant microsystem of Acumoxa therapy. Students practice needling technique and ear acupoint location.

Early Family Health Enhancement

This class of study develops awareness, understanding and appreciation of early infant health needs through promotion of breast-feeding for physical, nutritional, and emotional/social values. It also explores the application of homeopathic remedies in infancy.

Electrodermal Analysis

This class presents the history, philosophy and basic techniques of bioenergies according to Dr. Voll. It demonstrates how acupuncture meridians are used to study conditions of the person’s energy system and how homeotherapeutics is utilized. Practical demonstrations and student practice will enhance and develop the student’s skills.

Electrodermal Analysis Case Study Research

This independent study requires a student to study twelve (12) individuals, spending a minimum of three months on each. These studies will include an EDA test, computer printout of the test, and recommended nutritional, homeotherapeutic remedies and other natural health techniques for each case.

Energetic Framework of the Human Body

This course provides a scientific analysis of conventional Western medicine’s mechanistic view of life, comparing it with complementary alternative medicine’s vitalistic view. It discusses the laws of conversation of energy as applicable to the human body and shows the body’s various activities to balance energies and maintain homeostasis.

Environmental Health and Agricultural Engineering

Humans, more than any other entity, determine the face and future of our planet. This course examines the biological and ecological impact of our action on our fragile water and agricultural resources. It also proposes a methodology for dealing with the environmental challenges that we face.

Homeopathy and Pschycosocial Development

This class helps students better understand themselves, their heredity, environment, personality, masculinity or femininity, maturity level, attitudes, values and present and future goals. It includes the study of relationships with family, friends, other people, the environment and the universe.

Homeotherapeutic Case Study Research

This impendent study requires a study to study twelve (12) individuals. These studies will include symptoms, repertory and recommended homeotherapeutic remedies for each case.

Homeotherapeutics

This class provides a philosophical base and overview of the science of Homeotherapeutics, and the remedies used within this science to build a person’s health.

Homotoxicology

This class introduces homotoxicology, which deals with the body’s detoxification and defense system. It will study how cells deal with stress and how environmental factors affect the immune system.

Hypnotherapy

This class presents the theory of hypnosis and therapeutic techniques, including the art of suggestion, pre-inductive talk, and techniques for release of negative energy and how to induce hypnotic states.

Needle Technique and Clean Needle Technique

This class covers the microbiological considerations of sterile technique in modern acupuncture. Students receive intensive instruction in the techniques of clean needle insertion as approved by current national standards. Students also review the enatomical structures through which needles pass and learn how to obtain proper needling sensation and techniques, such as, tonification and sedation, pecking, thrusting and twirling. Demonstration and practice will also focus on the accessory techniques of acupuncture: auricular technique, moxibustion, cupping, plum-blossom and electro-acupuncture.

Nutrition and Nutraceuticals

This class presents the science of nutrition and its relationship to the health of the individual. Food components of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, carbohydrates, proteins and fats are emphasized, as are the sources of nutrients (natural versus synthetic). The body’s need for pure air, water, nutrients, basic wholesome foods, enzymes and hormones, as well as its need for exercise are also highlighted.

Othamo Somatic Analysis

This class shows how improper conditions of the body are reflected in t he iris, sclera and pupil of the eye. As many as 90 different conditions are reflected in the iris of an individual’s eye. Both American and European methods are covered.

Point Location: Action and Effects of Points and Channels

Through demonstration and supervised practice, students learn to locate major acupoints on the Twelve Main Channels, and the Eight Extraordinary Channels. The system of nomenclature adapted by the World Health Organization will be used and points will be presented both individually and in combination according to their traditional classifications. The general therapeutic domains of the channels will also be reviewed.

Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine

This course provides the essential foundation for understanding Chinese theory and its use in the diagnosis and treatment of disharmony and disease. Study focuses on the basic concepts of Qi, Yin-Yang and the Five-Element Phasis in their specific relationship to human health. Building on this foundation, students will learn the signs and symptoms of disease through a study of the Eight Principles, the fundamental Substances, the Six Yin Organs and the Six Yang Organs and their interrelationships, and the etiology of disease. Various dysfunctions of Qi, Blood, Fluids and Essence will also be covered.

Toxicology of Human Disease and Detoxification Protocols