Mar 26, 2024
Learning the basics of promoting or controlling the flow of qi through the Five Phases is an elemental part of every acupuncturist's training . We learn how the antique points can be used to nudge a response or invite a different kind of resonance into a patient's...
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...
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...
Feb 1, 2023
This course provides a deep dive into the nature of the 12 channels of Saam. Whether you have been practicing Saam for several years or you have just taken Saam Level 1 with Toby Daly, this class will improve your diagnostic skills and further fuel your love of this...
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...
Sep 11, 2022
This one day course provides information on recognizing and then navigating clinical edge cases that lie just outside the standard guidelines of the Saam acupuncture tradition. Case studies will be presented to illustrate clinical presentations that require the...
Aug 11, 2022
Successful case studies illustrate the critical importance of appropriate diagnosis and suitable treatment strategies. But can unsuccessful clinical interventions offer something as well? In this live discussion we will explore recent case studies from the Saam...
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...
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 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...
Jan 2, 2022
The sheer complexity of theory of how the Organs and Meridians work together to nourish and protect the body and mind can be overwhelming to think of. The theory we have been taught at school can be difficult to translate into something instantaneously useful in...
Dec 22, 2021
In this Qiological live event, Toby will present key concepts gleaned from his nearly twenty-five-year engagement with the Saam acupuncture tradition. These concepts will include: the benefits of clear and exact diagnosis, the preference for supplementing vs draining...
Oct 21, 2021
Join us for this one hour session with Toby to ask questions the deconstructed point combinations now that you've had some time to work them in clinic. Or bring a case where you've used these new clinical ideas and have some questions. Please log below to...
Jul 30, 2021
Gain skill in using the dynamics of the four-needle technique and the elemental transport points to create safe and effective treatments. Learn to diagnose and treat through model case studies and live presentations of student cases. If you've purchased this course,...
Jul 8, 2021
In this class we will move beyond the standard four-point combinations and begin to explore the use of deconstructed point combinations in the Saam tradition. We will identify clinical situations for modifying point combinations to more exactly match patient...
Jun 28, 2021
A second presentation and discussion of observation skills to assess treatment effectiveness This is a paid course. If you've purchased it, please log in. If you haven't then follow this link purchase the course. And if you are a member of the podcast be sure to use...
Jun 28, 2021
A presentation and discussion of observation skills to assess treatment effectiveness This is a paid course. If you've purchased it, please log in. If you haven't then follow this link purchase the course And if you are a member of the podcast be sure to use the code...
Jun 28, 2021
We’re in this together. We hear this often nowadays but what does it really mean? How can we truly be in this together? How can we each care for ourselves so that we can be here better? How can we support those going through the season of coronavirus with us? Let’s...
