Herbal

Amy has worked in Integrative Medicine, mostly with Oncology patients, since 2002, and currently is a full time employed Acupuncturist at the Memorial Healthcare Systems Integrative Medicine Division.

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Biomedical Aspects of Chinese Herbs      7 Hours - FL ‘Biomedicine’, and NCCAOM ‘Core’

(this is more hours than ‘required’ for renewal in FL or the NCCAOM, but don’t worry the extra hours are 100% usable as they roll over into “General” hours for FL, and “Core” hours for NCCAOM)

Inflammation, Adaptogens, Adrenals, Immune System,  Integrative Oncology,  Estrogen Dominance.  

These key medical concepts are covered in a clear and easy to understand manner.  Herbs that act on these issues are explained and detailed. The herbs are grouped by their biomedical action. This is a UNIQUE course offering information that is very important in the modern medical practice.

Top Herbs in Modern Integrative Practice                         4 Hours - FL ‘Biomedicine’, and NCCAOM ‘Biomedicine’

The focus of this seminar is to provide clinicians usable and practical information about the most important herbs in today’s integrated health care environment.  It provides in depth coverage of the biomedical actions of the most vital herbs in todays integrated world. Many of them are power houses - with features that lend themselves to many of the most common biomedical symptoms and conditions presenting in our practices.  With an emphasis on practical - this course is great for anyone that wants to take their use and understanding of herbs to the next level.

Unique to this seminar is the cross translational information and style - meaning that traditional usage and classifications will be cross explained with new modern biomedical uses and actions.  This material is applicable and relevant to anyone with any level of herbal knowledge and usage, from beginner right up to more advanced herbal prescribers.   Dozens of herbs are presented, covering a wide selection of organ systems, functions and tissues. Some examples:  digestion, inflammation, oxidation, infection and wound healing, stress, sleep, immune system, adrenals, thyroid, and surgery.

Adaptogens                                          3 Hours - FL ‘Biomedicine’, and NCCAOM ‘Biomedicine’

Adaptogens are a wonderful and useful collection of herbs.  Whether you are a sophisticated herbalist that uses complex or customized formulas, or someone that primarily uses simple and pre made herbal formulas, you need to know about Adaptogens.  Many of them stem from TCM herbal practice, and several key ones do not. But all of them are extensively researched and well classified in terms of their biomedical actions in the body. They serve several important roles in the modern health care setting. The material will enhance your use of them, whether you are new to the topic or already know about them.

This course provides a full understanding of what are Adaptogens, when and how to use them (alone or with Chinese herbs), the most important Adaptogens, detailed description of the biomedical actions and systems they work on, the “Stress Response” and H-P-A Axis,  where to get more information, articles, books, further reading and learning.

Success with Pre Made Herbs          10 Hours - FL ‘General, and NCCAOM ‘Core’

This is very comprehensive and thorough. It includes every aspect that can benefit a licensed Acupuncturist.   The material will enhance your use of them, whether you are new to the topic or already know about them.  These topics and MORE: History, Safety, Know Your Suppliers, How to Determine and Assess Quality, Testing, Inventory Considerations, Attributes and Advantages of Each “Type”, Where and How They are Made,  Understanding and Differentiating 23 of the Most Well Known and Well Recognized, Easily Available Product Lines, What “Type” they Make, How Where, How Designed, Uniqueness.  It is designed for the seasoned clinician as well as those new to the industry and even students.

BONUS:  The More Important Aspects of Compliance with Federal Government regulations and guidelines for dispensing and compounding Dietary Supplements - including Pre Made herbal products used by licensed clinicians.

Key Herbs in Integrative Oncology

                                                        6 Hours - FL ‘Biomedicine’, and NCCAOM ‘Core’

(this is more hours than ‘required’ for renewal in FL or the NCCAOM, but don’t worry the extra hours are 100% usable as they roll over into “General” hours for FL, and “Core” hours for NCCAOM)

Herbs play an ever increasing role in Integrative Oncology. This course will provide and cover all of the most important, most well recognized herbs - for use at various times throughout the Cancer journey -- with extensive, in depth information relating to documented modern biomedical actions. It is rich in Biomedicine. The herbs will be presented in terms of biomedicine, but also biomedical causes and treatments in Oncology will be provided. Organized, focused, and loaded with information: when, when not, proper usage and safety. Focus will be mostly on individual herbs, but some noteworthy formulas for use in Integrative Oncology are included, as are numerous resources for future learning.

Valuable Pre Made Formulas          4 Hours - FL ‘General, and NCCAOM ‘Core’

This course provides 60 pre-made formulas, from various brands and companies.  Each is specifically chosen for its relevance and value in a modern acupuncture practice. Some are modern and safe versions of long standing ‘patents’ from Asia, but most are unique and valuable because of their specific combination of ingredients.  This is course is an opportunity to learn about formulas that are easy to understand, easy to know how and when to use, and that provide just the right combination of actions for the modern acupuncture clinic, above and beyond formulas taught in school curriculums. They are divided up by their action: Cold, flu, nose, throat, lung, cough; digestive problems; pain; bleeding; and a large miscellaneous collection.

Herbal Board Review                       16 Hours - FL ‘General, and NCCAOM ‘Core’

This course has been designed to specifically meet the needs of those desiring to sit for the national NCCAOM Herbal Board and seeking a well organized, well presented Review Course.  It will also be of benefit to those not needing a Board Review, but would like a well organized course to help deepen their knowledge and practice in herbal medicine.

It targets the proper context of study and will help the attendee condense and focus their study. It includes topic by topic review, highlights the salient points of each aspect of Herbal Medicine, and details the very important principles that provide the key foundation for study and knowledge.

This course is provided via AUDIO, not video, files.  Comes with handouts in several formats.  Contains 20 hours of audio lecture.

To the Next Level                       7 Hours - FL ‘General, and NCCAOM ‘Core’

This is an overview of all aspects of herbal medicine and how they apply to clinical practice: Foundational Principles, Natures, Flavors, Parts, Directions, Energetics and Dynamics, Diagnostic Tips Related to Herbal Practice.  This module alone will transform your understanding of herbs and herbal dynamics.

This course is provided via AUDIO, not video, files.  Comes with handouts in several formats.  Contains 20 hours of audio lecture.