Clinical Training Curriculum

Theory

Ancient pre-taoist wisdom traditions in China evolved a unique cosmology of the universe. The metaphysics that form the foundation of Chinese medicine evolved from this cosmology. We will review the basic ideology and thinking processes of this worldview and place them in a healing context. The fundamental theories of NSEV Healing will be presented from this perspective. A foundation for thinking contextually and employing the conceptual models of Chinese medicine as they apply to the extraordinary vessels will evolve from this presentation.

Achieving Tao states

Yin/yang considerations

Fundamental energetic image

Extraordinary vessel energetic image

History and evolution of extraordinary vessels

Functional overview of extraordinary vessels

Extraordinary vessel relationships

Ways of knowing

Principles and applications of time

Principles and applications of awareness & expression

Immersion in non-somatics

NSEV assessment of music, art, writings, natural phenomena

Anatomy & Physiology

Participants will be provided an overview of anatomy and physiology. The extraordinary vessels and the channel system will provide the foundation for exploring anatomy. Multiple models, detailed descriptions, and historical evolution of the extraordinary vessel pathways will be taught with emphasis placed on the somatic/non-somatic relationships of the materials presented. Special skills and techniques for establishing a profound relationship with and understanding for navigating the bodily terrain will be integrated throughout the training program.

Extraordinary vessel pathways – general considerations

Pathway experiential exercises

Extraordinary vessel pathways

Confluence and adjunct points

Areas of somatic expression – detail

Diagnostics

The training will explore the traditional ways of acquiring knowledge and placing that knowledge in a meaningful and useful context. The four methods of Chinese medical diagnostics will be deeply engaged. Participants will, through experiential exercises, be given ample opportunity to deeply explore and enhance their diagnostic skills and will be given individual guidance in all of the diagnostic assessment areas. All diagnostic skills will be presented with an eye toward their being employed in the extraordinary vessel models.

Four methods applied to NSEV Healing & Acupuncture

Palpation

Somatic signs/symptoms of limbs, abdomen and neck

Radial pulse diagnosis

Listening/Smelling

Diagnosing by modes of expression

Breathing patterns and the extraordinary vessels

Inquiry

Intake questioning

Methods of inquiry

Observation

Gait analysis

Facial diagnosis

Constitutional analysis

Extraordinary vessel somatic indications

Extraordinary vessel non-somatic indications

Confluence point indications

Adjunct point indications

Determining a diagnosis

Therapeutics & Treatment Principles

The training will introduce a variety of modalities for employing NSEV treatments. Core master/couple treatments will employ needles, magnets, and ion pumping cords. The presentation of adjunct treatments will include acupoint therapy and the use of adjunct and supplementary acupoints; topical herbology — including herbal plasters, pastes, oils, compresses and soaks; breath and movement exercises; moxibustion — including pole and herbal cake treatments; and massage, incorporating a variety of massage tools and techniques. Opportunities to practice and experience all of the treatments and methods presented will be available.

Overview of treatment principles

Treatment selection

Master/couple point treatments with needles, magnets & tuning forks

Using confluence and adjunct points

Topical treatments including mechanical massage, cupping, moxibustion & tuning forks

Master/couple point combination treatments

Determining a treatment plan

Clinical Application

Cases studies will be presented and thoroughly reviewed. Attendees will progress from diagnosing and treating other training participants in clinical theatre, to patients in a group clinical setting during the training to patients in their private practice. Local participants will have the opportunity to have current patients attend the clinic that will be held as part of the Six Day Clinical Intensive.

Appropriate support will be given for each phase of the clinical process to insure the smoothest integration of the NSEV acupuncture model into clinical practice.

Participants will also participate in and receive guidance on facilitating shared group acupuncture experiences.