Mar 20, 2024
Formulating a diagnosis in the Saam system requires meticulous observation, a thorough medical interview, and a careful synthesis of these findings. These painstaking efforts allow practitioners to safely apply the potent four-point combinations of the tradition. The...
Feb 4, 2024
Formulating a diagnosis in the Saam system requires meticulous observation, a thorough medical interview, and a careful synthesis of these findings. These painstaking efforts allow practitioners to safely apply the potent four-point combinations of the tradition. The...
Jan 18, 2024
The ming men is the very basis of our vitality. We depend fully on the ming men for our personal health. Establishing a healthy function of the ming men is also paramount to helping our patients heal. As practitioners of qi medicine - acupuncture, external qi healing,...
Apr 29, 2023
In this Qiological Live session, you will explore the intersection of western and eastern mental health concepts and how they show on the face. From this understanding of how the face tells an emotional, experiential story, you will dive into ways to use this...
Apr 2, 2023
his 90 minute Qiological live discussion will begin with an overview of the Saam acupuncture tradition’s individual primary channel qualities and how they relate specifically to gynecological applications. We will look at strategies for pairing channels together if...
Sep 11, 2022
Observation is a key technology of our low-tech, sophisticated medicine. Recognizing the level of brightness or dullness in the eyes is critical to accurately diagnosing the San Jiao/Liver balance in Saam. This very practical class will define what bright and...
May 18, 2022
In this Qiological live discussion, we will examine the symptoms and signs of a recent case. Each symptom and sign will be explored in detail to determine their diagnostic salience. We will focus on navigating the difficult terrain of seeking reliable pattern...
May 17, 2022
As part two in a series of live events on the six phasic model of cosmology and physiology, we will continue with an exploration of the central role of the Shaoyin axis of Water and Fire. While much discussed, a practical appreciation of its vital energy of the 君火...
May 12, 2022
Stagnant qi in the head is a much overlooked yet important pattern commonly seen in children. It can cause a wide variety of physical, behavioral and emotional symptoms which may blight a child’s life. We will look at what causes this pattern, its...
Apr 3, 2022
The concept of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians seems to be a very underdeveloped one - especially when it comes to the practice of medicine. Except from within a few schools it is often left on the side, and much too often not brought in as an integral part of...
Apr 2, 2022
Habit coaching helps people do what they already want to do. This webinar, designed for practitioners and will focus on the basics of behavioural design and the value of tiny habits. If you aspire to a new habit or want to reinforce an existing one, this is your...
Mar 18, 2022
We will review the foundations of Stems and Branches, then explore in more depth the world of Six, the twelve Earthly Branches (dizhi 地支). We will examine the movement from space to time, or from earlier Heaven (xiantian 先天) to later Heaven (houtian 後天) and discuss...
Mar 18, 2022
We will touch briefly on the foundations of Stems and Branches, then explore the world of Five, the ten Heavenly Stems (tiangan 天干) in more detail. What are they? How do they affect humans? When and how can we use these ideas in our practice? These questions and more...
Mar 17, 2022
This introduction to Stems and Branches (aka Five Movements and Six Energies, wuyun liuqi 五運六氣) contextualizes the foundations of practice. We will look at the world of space and time, in terms of Five and Six, in detail. We will begin to open a door onto the...
Mar 17, 2022
This introduction to Stems and Branches (aka Five Movements and Six Energies, wuyun liuqi 五運六氣) contextualizes the foundations of practice. We will look at the world of space and time, in terms of Five and Six, in detail. We will begin to open a door onto the...
Mar 11, 2022
Engaging Vitality (EV) is a set of palpatory and cognitive tools that help practitioners understand and directly feel how to better work with their patients more effectively. Developed as a fusion of osteopathic and Traditional East Asian medical concepts and...
Feb 22, 2022
Accurate point location and appropriate needle techniques are essential aspects of the Saam acupuncture tradition. In this live discussion, we will explore best practices for ensuring correct point location. We will then look at applying the precise needle techniques...
Feb 20, 2022
Quick: name a common condition that affects over 33 million people annually? That impacts all genders and races: young and old alike. If you guessed sinusitis you’re correct! If you have a general practice, then there’s no question that you’ll encounter acute and...
Feb 10, 2022
This is the third in a series of Qiological Live Sessions introducing a simple, systematic and comprehensive model for diagnosis and treatment. This model is based on classical principles, Saam Acupuncture organ relationships and Meridian Therapy diagnosis and...
Jan 29, 2022
The medical interview is the practicing physician’s essential tool for developing a diagnosis and establishing rapport with the patient. In this live discussion we will explore the Saam acupuncture tradition’s heart centered approach to the medical interview. These...
