First Year Studies
Medicine is defined as something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease.
In your first year the Integrative Therapy Specialist training program explores Complementary Medicine, the latest branch of medical science that deals with nonsurgical techniques, developed from Ancient Healing Therapies around the world.
There is a common thread within all Ancient Global Healing Modalities: It is that the mind and body are one, and physical health cannot be achieved unless the emotional body, and the spiritual body are healed as well.
Over the course of 6 weekends our class will practice hands-on learning skills, as well as academic lessons to assure comprehension and development on a physical level. It is this brain and body connection which truly experiences and remembers how to heal.
Every 3-day weekend will feature studies from the list below:
Western Allopathic Model:
• Anatomy and physiology of movement- musculature, and how it works with the circulatory system
• Lymphatic System–basis of immunity, first line of defense against dis-ease
• Neurogenesis-–growth of nerve cells in brain, existence unknown prior to 1998, in Western medicine
Human Energy-Field Techniques:
• Qi or Chi– Energy or life force in our physical bodies, and the sentient world around us
• Meridians– Qi rivers of energy flowing in parallel lines through our healthy bodies
• Nadi Points– Yoga energy channels, chakra intersects
• Chakras– Energy centers connecting physical and emotional bodies
Global Physical Therapies:
• Tibetan Tai Chi– moving medicine; modern researchers have proven astounding results
• QiGong– Important aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Acupressure– Uses acupuncture points with gentle pressure;
in certain spots on the body this pressure can stimulate a natural release of endorphins.
• Shiatsu– form of deep tissue massage using trigger points
• Ayurvedic Medicine– Science of Life: Individual Dosha analysis: Vata, Pita, Kapha
• Hajima–Arabic cupping, also used in TCM
• Native American Traditions– Shamanic journeying through drumming,
dancing, singing, rattling, sweat lodge purification
• Yoga Synthesis– Hatha, Kundalini, Sivananda, and Laughing Yoga
All weekend sessions will include a review of previous classes and build upon that knowledge.
By the end of 6 weekends, YOU will have a working knowledge of all concepts on this page.
In your first year the Integrative Therapy Specialist training program explores Complementary Medicine, the latest branch of medical science that deals with nonsurgical techniques, developed from Ancient Healing Therapies around the world.
There is a common thread within all Ancient Global Healing Modalities: It is that the mind and body are one, and physical health cannot be achieved unless the emotional body, and the spiritual body are healed as well.
Over the course of 6 weekends our class will practice hands-on learning skills, as well as academic lessons to assure comprehension and development on a physical level. It is this brain and body connection which truly experiences and remembers how to heal.
Every 3-day weekend will feature studies from the list below:
- ONE focus on Modern Medicine from the Western Allopathic Model
- TWO Techniques working with Energy Fields
- Three Ancient Global Physical Therapies
Western Allopathic Model:
• Anatomy and physiology of movement- musculature, and how it works with the circulatory system
• Lymphatic System–basis of immunity, first line of defense against dis-ease
• Neurogenesis-–growth of nerve cells in brain, existence unknown prior to 1998, in Western medicine
Human Energy-Field Techniques:
• Qi or Chi– Energy or life force in our physical bodies, and the sentient world around us
• Meridians– Qi rivers of energy flowing in parallel lines through our healthy bodies
• Nadi Points– Yoga energy channels, chakra intersects
• Chakras– Energy centers connecting physical and emotional bodies
- Reiki – Japanese medical treatment, uses meridians, and visualization
- Jo-Rei- Based on same model as Reiki, deals with Soul Retrieval, chording, grounding
Global Physical Therapies:
• Tibetan Tai Chi– moving medicine; modern researchers have proven astounding results
• QiGong– Important aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Acupressure– Uses acupuncture points with gentle pressure;
in certain spots on the body this pressure can stimulate a natural release of endorphins.
• Shiatsu– form of deep tissue massage using trigger points
• Ayurvedic Medicine– Science of Life: Individual Dosha analysis: Vata, Pita, Kapha
• Hajima–Arabic cupping, also used in TCM
• Native American Traditions– Shamanic journeying through drumming,
dancing, singing, rattling, sweat lodge purification
• Yoga Synthesis– Hatha, Kundalini, Sivananda, and Laughing Yoga
All weekend sessions will include a review of previous classes and build upon that knowledge.
By the end of 6 weekends, YOU will have a working knowledge of all concepts on this page.
Each of our instructors is an expert in their field of study.
