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Sunday, 8/23/09
2 - 5 PM
at the Asian Institute 3131 N. Country Club, #100, Tucson
Demonstrations in:
* Acupuncture
* Tuina (Chinese massage)
* Shiatsu (Japanese
bodywork)
Door prizes and light refreshments
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TUINA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
August 21, 2009 - March 6, 2010
Module 1: August 21 - September 12
Friday nights and all day Saturdays
Tuina is the ancient healing art of Chinese massage, an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is used today throughout Asia. Tuina applies pressure and distinct movements along the acupuncture meridians of the body. It also incorporates stretching and therapeutic stimulation of muscle tissue, tendons and joints to help balance vital Qi energy, relieve pain and incorporate better flexibility.  * No college pre-requisites* 6 modules, each approximately 40 hrs/month* Part time on weekends* $500 a module, total cost $3000* Full clinical component beginning in 3rd module* $250 to register applied towards first moduleInstructors: Jarrod Lash has been practicing Tuina for ten years and teaching for five. He is a certified instructor through the North American Tang Shou Tao Association (NATSTA) and a certified practitioner with the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA).Alex Holland, M.Ac., L.Ac., President of the Asian Institute, has been practicing and teaching TCM for 25 years. He will be teaching meridians, points and theory.
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Somatic Experiencing In-Service at AIMS  
Paige Peters, L.Ac., recently presented to students, faculty, alumni and staff how to identify and treat the patient with a disregulated nervous system. Paige is being certified as a practitioner of Somatic Experiencing http://www.traumahealing.com which is a body-awareness approach to healing trauma. In her presentation she stressed that in a small percentage of cases a severely disregulated nervous system may be the cause of the syndromes we see in the clinical setting, such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel. In these cases treating only the symptoms might miss the real issue and potentially exacerbate the condition.
As our culture gets more stressed, our nervous systems are less resilient. As a
collective we are becoming more vulnerable to "overwhelm". Trauma symptoms and varying levels of PTSD can be addressed through somatic experiencing work as well as through acupuncture.
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 Foundations of Traditional
Chinese Medicine Course
6 Fridays: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
9:00 - 11:30 am & 1:00 - 3:00 pm
This 6-week series is designed for all those drawn to the Asian culture who desire a deeper understanding of the theoretical roots from which Asian medicines are derived. This includes Asian art practitioners, form practitioners, body workers and anyone interested in deepening their knowledge of Chinese Medicine. Within this course the following subjects will be covered: * Brief history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) * Yin/Yang theory in physiology and disease * Vital Substances: Jing, Qi, Shen, Blood, Body Fluids * Qi transformation * Eight Principles * Cause of Disease: External, Internal and the 7 other causes * Zangfu: Introduction to functions of the 12 'organ systems' of TCM This 27-hour course is the initial presentation of the series and is a prerequisite for subsequent TCM courses that follow within the Shiatsu Certification Program but can be taken independently. Cost is $335
Instructor: Alex Holland, M.Ac., L.Ac.
Asian Institute of Medical Studies is approved by National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworks as a Continuing Education Approved Provider.
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AIMS Visits Davis Monthan Air Force Base
 
Second year AIMS student and vet, Lynda Skinner, assisted the Asian Institute at College Days at Davis Monthan AFB. The Institute is pleased to be able to offer GI bill funding for their programs, as well as a discount for all vets and their families at the AIMS community clinic.
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