The ability to recognize and evaluate Shen is one of the most important diagnostic tools in Chinese Medicine. Shen is best described as the light that shows from behind the eyes and from beneath the skin that gives clues about a patient’s psychological and physical health as well as the nature of their individual spirit. Shen resides in the heart and also in the brain as a higher level of fire energy. According to the Nei Jing, Shen can be felt as well as seen and is necessary in the transmission of emotions between two people. Learning to recognize the various qualities of Shen gives practitioners direct access to the mind and emotions of their patients.

 

Attendees will learn the relationship of chronic viruses to cancer development. They will be able to identify the areas in which Traditional Chinese Medicine may help prevent cancer. Attendees will be able to cite two examples of research in Chinese medicine for cancer prevention in virus-related cancers. The scope of acupuncture practice includes developing a knowledge base to help with referral to Western practitioners, as well as understanding the use of Chinese medicine as adjunctive therapy in prevention of virus-related cancers.

 

Pod means foot, Rha the Egyptian God of Sunlight, Cidian represents the circle.

 

Podo-Rhacidian refers to the functional interconnection and inter–relationship of the musculoskeletal and energetic systems of the body.

Cranial and Vertebral Podo Rhacidian Mobilisation is a holistic therapy that encourages subtle yet tangible changes within the body. The focus of PRM is primarily on the structural axis of the body [i.e. the cranium, spine, sacrum and the pelvis] and its relationship, via the nerve plexuses and meridians, with the energetic and functional efficiency of the organ systems. With this emphasis on the underlying structural imbalances, PRM aims to help in the release of musculoskeletal tension, as well as to improve an individual’s nervous and energetic capacity, by instigating structural and functional realignment.

 

 

 

This interactive workshop will teach participants to recognize the varying qualities of Shen and learn to interpret their meaning. In addition, student will learn to correlate other markings and coloration on the face that indicate potential health problems, temporary illness and ongoing disease that validate the diagnosis from the Shen. Students will learn to read Shen visually from the eyes and skin and somatically as an instinctive action and felt sense. Special attention will be paid to Shen disturbances of the emotions and brain function, including mental illness. In addition, participants will be involved in learning to recognize lying and truth telling as well as interpret the various emotions as expressed through the Shen of the eyes. Management of Shen and the emotions will be discussed as many diseases involve trapped fire resulting from unresolved emotional issues and wounds as shown in the facial map. Shen healing involves understanding the psychological and emotional underlay of health. Using Shen as a diagnostic tool significantly increases a practitioner’s compassion and contributes to the healing process of patients.

Practitioners see people with the human papilloma virus (HPV) related problems each day in a clinic setting. This workshop will focus on prevention of HPV-related cancers using Chinese medicine.  Additionally, attendees will learn to identify problems as well as treat patients with these conditions in conjunction with the Western practitioner.  Attendees will learn and understand the relationship between HPV and the development of cervical and anal cancer.

 

Podo-Rhacidian Mobilization (PRM) is an adjunctive therapy within the Phytobiophysics system of healing. It has been used extensively over the last 20 years by many Phytobiophysics practitioners and other primary healthcare professionals (i.e acupuncturists, kinesiologists, chiropractors and osteopaths)

 

PRM is a gentle yet profound professional therapy which has the advantage of being easily learnt and simply applied to achieve astonishing results. This 3-hour workshop will focus on learning practical applications of PRM that can be used immediately in your clinic.