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The Pulse
Keeping you tuned in to the news and happenings of Emperor's College |
Greetings!
Welcome to The Pulse, dedicated to the heartbeat and spirit of Emperor's College. Our mission is to keep alumni, faculty, current students, prospective students and friends of Emperor's connected to the activities around campus to maintain a cohesive and informed community. We hope you enjoy our second issue of 2009!
With a diverse student body, highly trained and experienced faculty members, a renowned clinical program, externships at UCLA and other area medical clinics and one of only five Doctoral programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the US with accreditation or candidacy status, you are sure to find what you are looking for at Emperor's College.
So please read on and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.
In health and happiness,
The Department of Outreach and Events | |
| Emperor's Clinic
Voted Best of LA, 2009 |
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| Student Spotlight |
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Second-year student, Annie Gigliotti, RN, talks about the journey that led her to Emperor's College and the future of Oriental medicine.
EC: Annie, how long have you been a registered nurse? What are the reasons you joined the field of healthcare and why are you pursuing your master's in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine at Emperor's College?
AG: I've been practicing for 8 years now. Helping the sick is something I have always loved. I know this is hard to believe but even as a kid I loved visiting the hospital because I knew it would bring smiles to the patients' faces. And even after all this time I still feel the same. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is something I benefited from first-hand after a bout of food poisoning. I had an incredible treatment that left me feeling back to normal in just 2 hours. It was then that I realized how powerful Oriental medicine is and that it was something I had to explore further.
EC: What has been your favorite part of studying at Emperor's College so far?
AG: I love the fact that I have already been able to integrate the things I've learned with my patients and in my daily life. I see the world and health through a different lens now. Everything relates back to what I'm learning in my classes. I'm paying attention to my patients' complexion and pulses, I'm eating with the seasons, I'm learning qi gong and I'm passing it on to the patients I treat. I'm also talking to the doctors I work with about how Oriental medicine views the body. They are excited to work with me to provide patients with the best care possible.
EC: What would you say to other western medical professionals who are thinking about a degree in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine?
AG: I would say, 'Just do it!' I am quickly realizing that not just one medicine can treat everything. Oriental medicine is blending beautifully with my western background and is giving me so many more tools to work with. Not long ago I felt limited in the ways I could treat my patients but now I know my knowledge and skill-set is so much more versatile and comprehensive. Although returning to school seems daunting, it is an investment in your future. The program is flexible enough for me to enroll as a part-time student and I am so glad I chose to invest at Emperor's College! |
| A Growing Interest in AOM
in 2009 |
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Largest incoming classes in recent history!
In 2009, Emperor's College has seen a large influx of new students who are eager to contribute to the thriving field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
From alumni, to current students, to faculty, to administration, we are all excited for the newest members of our community to join us. |
| Alumni Spotlight |
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Patricia Fitzgerald, DHM, CCN, LAc,
Wellness Editor for the Huffington Post
Alumna Patricia Fitzgerald(Class of '93) has kept very busy during her 16 years of private practice. She is the Medical Director and Founder of the Santa Monica Wellness Center, has a Doctorate in Homeopathic Medicine, is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist has been on faculty at Los Angeles area TCM graduate programs, is the author of the best-selling, award winning book The Detox Solution: The Missing Link to Radiant Health, Abundant Energy, Ideal Weight and Peace of Mind and is currently the Wellness Editor of The Huffington Post, one of the top news sites on the web.
Patricia's primary role at The Huffington Post is to bring Integrative Medicine to readers and increase the public's awareness of its uses and benefits. Being passionate about Integrative Health, Patricia is also a Doctoral Fellow at Emperor's College and she feels strongly that this is an important program for the growth of the acupuncture/Oriental medicine profession. You can follow Patricia's work at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-patricia-fitzgerald |
| One World Health Project |
Making Oriental medicine a Global medicine |
One World Health Project was the idea of a few talented and motivated Emperor's students and their instructor. Understanding the potential of Oriental medicine to fill the need for a preventative health care system and low cost treatment alternatives for those suffering from economic hardship, OWHP was born.
To learn more about the organization's mission to bring acupuncture to under-served global communities or to attend local community events, visit www.owhp.org. | |
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| Welcome Dean MoraMarco, OMD, LAc |
New  Academic Dean appointed May 2009
Emperor's College is thrilled to welcome Jacques MoraMarco, OMD, LAc, as Academic Dean. At the age of 22, Dr. MoraMarco was among the first westerners to be a board licensed acupuncturist upon passing California's first acupuncture board exam in 1977. His illustrious career in private practice and academia has spanned three decades and he was a member of Emperors' faculty in its early years.
Now as academic dean he brings a breadth of experience and knowledge to the position. As a life-long student of Traditional Chinese medicine, European-style Classical Chinese medicine, Japanese acupuncture, Korean acupuncture, Tibetan medicine and Tai Chi, MoraMarco is setting the standards high for Emperors' master's degree program. "I have my eye on each student's academic success, making sure they are receiving the very best education in Oriental medicine and integrative western medicine. The goal is to not only be stellar students but to become brilliant practitioners as well. My door is always open for individual counseling and I look forward to helping students get the most out of their education."
MoraMarco is co-founder of the International Sun Tai Chi Association and author of two books, The Complete Ginseng Handbook and The Way of Walking.
Welcome Jacques! |
| Master's Program Open House |
Wednesday, October 28th
5:30-7:30pm 
Do you want to know how you can become an acupuncturist and herbologist?
Or why Emperor's College has earned the reputation for being one of the best Oriental medicine graduate programs in the nation?
Come find out on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30-7:30pm.
Learn about our curriculum, speak to faculty members and current students and tour our campus.
Guests are welcome to attend, too.
To reserve your space please RSVP to admissions@emperors.edu or call 310-453-8300 ext 115.
Additional Dates:
- Wed. January 27th, 5:30-7:30
- Wed. April 28th, 5:30-7:30
- Wed. July 28th, 5:30-7:30
Personal tours are also available and can be scheduled at your convenience. Call for more information and receive a complimentary acupuncture treatment. |
| Continuing Education for Acupuncturists |
| Classes you won't find anywhere else, at a discount to Emperor's alum!
To register for Continuing Education classes or to see the rest of our 2009 schedule, please contact 310-453-8300 ext. 123 or visit www.emperors.edu. |
| Keeping Healthy this Flu Season |
 T'is the time to treat your body well
Tips from Emperor's faculty that will keep your immune system strong this fall and all year round.
- "Get plenty of sleep and don't skimp on the hand washing. 'Yu Ping Feng' is a great herbal formula for immune strength, as is daily Vitamin C." - Rina Zhai, LAc
- "Wear a scarf! Keeping your neck warm and protected from 'evil qi' is just as important as washing your hands." - Michael Appelian, OMD, LAc
- "Sleep with a humidifier in your bedroom that contains a mixture of water and a 1/2 cup of white vinegar. The acidity makes it difficult for viruses and bacteria to grow." -Yi Qiao, LAc, MPH
- "Like in nature, autumn is for scaling back your activities and allowing your body to rest. Get plenty of sleep, eat warm foods and stay away from stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol." - Camille Harris, LAc, LMT
- "Daily meditation, tai chi, qi gong or yoga will help your body produce antibodies against illness and will contribute to lower stress levels. Regular acupuncture, herbal medicine and massaging of tender pressure points is also important for achieving optimal health." - Academic Dean, Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, OMD, LAc
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| A Message from the Doctoral Program |
| Advance your Career:
Become a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Apply now for January 2010!
Doctoral Programs are integral for the growth and development of the field of Oriental Medicine. As OM becomes more integrated into the landscape of western medicine, the demand for acupuncturists with the highest level of training will increase. The 2007 National Health Interview Study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that pain accounted for 7 of the top 10 reasons patients seek out acupuncture. Emperor's College is meeting this demand by offering a specialty Doctoral Program (DAOM) with a focus on Orthopedics and Internal Medicine. This month, Emperor's College welcomed its 5th doctoral cohort with a class of students spanning the globe. The first weekend of the 24-months program featured Dr. Takeshi Komatsu, DAOM, LAc, acupuncturist to Olympic and professional sports teams. Dr. Komatsu's reputation for treating world-class athletes brought him to the US in 1989 as one of the first sports medicine acupuncturists in the country. Upcoming modules include Classical 5-Element Acupuncture with French scholar Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee, MA; Master Tung-style acupuncture with internationally-renowned Dr. Robert Chu, PhD, LAc; Auricular Therapy with pioneering researcher Terry Oleson, PhD; and Acupuncture Orthopedics with one of the nation's leading practitioners and researchers of East/West Orthopedics, Dr. Hua Gu, MD, PhD, LAc.
It's not too late to take your career to the next level and earn an advanced degree from the most established scholars, practitioners and researchers in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Applications are currently being accepted for January 2010.
In the words of Emperor's alumna and Doctoral fellow Patricia Fitzgerald: "I am so glad I chose this program. I think it's a must for every acupuncturist who wants to take their practice to the next level." For more information, go to www.emperors.edu or contact Dr. David Migocki, Doctoral Program Director, at 310-453-8300 ext. 113. |
| Current Clinical Research by Emperor's Faculty |
| Acupuncture and Coronary Heart Disease
Dr. Anna Brantman, DAOM, LAc and Yi Qiao, MPH, LAc have recently concluded an NIH-funded research study investigating the effects of acupuncture on the mechanisms of coronary heart disease.
The study, conducted at Cedar-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, measured heart variability rate, blood pressure, blood lipoproteins and subjective symptoms of psychosocial stress of patients with established coronary heart disease. Three groups of patients receiving different treatments (traditional acupuncture, "sham" acupuncture and conventional western care) were compared.
Though the results of their research have not yet been published, the traditional acupuncture group was been reported to show promising results.
To follow the progress of Brantman and Qiao's research, go to clinicaltrials.gov and search for study #NCT00570024.
If you are an Emperor's alumnus or faculty member and wish to notify us of your current or past research, please contact us at admissions@emperors.edu. |
If you are interested in learning more about the graduate or post-graduate programs at Emperor's College, please contact the Admissions department at 310-453-8300.
To make an appointment in our Acupuncture Clinic,
call 310-453-8383.
Sincerely,
The Department of Outreach Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine | |
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