Pediatric Acupuncture & Herbs: Integrative Channel Development, GI Issues, and Tuina Strategies

This course will also explore a number of major medical conditions in children from an integrative perspective, and treatment methods suited for use in the care of the pediatric patient. Considerations of human growth and development will be explored in depth, especially concepts of channel development and what this means for the field of Chinese medicine. The course will be a mix of theory and practical information.

Topics in this course focus on: the Extraordinary Vessels and child development, gastrointestinal issues in children, wellness care planning and five common TCM patterns seen in the clinic, and tuina pediatric strategies.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand integrative theories of human growth and development to gain a deeper understanding of not only pediatrics, but also adult medicine.
• Articulate concepts of channel development which allow application of Chinese channel theory to identifiable clinical scenarios.
• Learn basic principles of Pediatric tuina therapy for application in the clinic, and identify conditions well suited to the use of Pediatric tuina.

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