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Acupoint Gem Workshop with Dr. Sara Hazel, ND - 16 CEUs
2023-02-25 08:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00 (America/Mexico_City) | Arizona School of Acupunctue and Oriental Medicine, 2856 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, Arizona, 85716, United States
Acupoint Therapy: Non-Needle Treatments, Qi Hands, Gemstones spheres, wood and glass wands.
16 CEUs
$195.00 – Registration Fee
$175.00 – for ASAOM Faculty
$75.00 – for ASAOM Students

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to acupoint and meridian stimulation through the application of Qi to assess energy deficiency, blockage, and excess in the subtle biofields of the human body. Development of personal qi awareness and hands on skills is described and demonstrated. Applications and protocols of many different gemstone spheres to amplify specific energies in both the practitioner and patient are covered for many common conditions.
Term: Winter 2023
Course Dates: February 25 and 26, 2020
Course Times: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MTS
Prerequisites: None
Course Location: ASAOM 2856 E Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Sara Hazel, ND
www.gemyogagong.com

Recommended Text:

A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman and Mazin Al-Khafaji with Kevin Baker, 1998 Published by Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications
Acupressure Comprehensive Index by Monte Cunningham
The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy by Cyndi Dale

Recommended websites:

http://www.acupuncture.com/education/points/
https://www.tcmstudy.net/acupuncture.php

Biography
Dr. Hazel is a licensed naturopathic physician who has been in family practice since 1998.
Dr. Hazel has been a full-time professor of clinical and academic studies at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine for a decade and served as Interim Chair of General Medicine and on the SCNM Board of Trustees. She has taught in massage schools and medical imaging programs, and has additional training in acupuncture, Qi Gong, Oriental Medicine and various massage techniques from the Oregon School of Massage and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. She is a certified Yoga Instructor and registered with Yoga Alliance. She is a graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine’s Qi Gong Certificate Program. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from The National College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Through private practices, formal classroom teaching, teaching in medical centers, seminars and talks she has taught and treated thousands of students and patients over two decades in natural medicine.
Course Format & Summary
This Two-day Workshop will cover multiple protocols and techniques to address common health conditions by applying acupressure and gemstone spheres and rondels to traditional acupuncture points.
Detailed discussions on protocols to address headaches, joint pain, body pain, sinus conditions, GI conditions, fatigue, eye conditions, infections, menstrual irregularity, and pain, as well as other disorders will be demonstrated and discussed. Some demonstrations and discussions on developing Qi sensitive hands and skills that require only the hands are covered.
Gemstones are not needed to attend the workshop but will be needed practice particular protocols.
Gemstone Spheres, Rondels, or rounded chips Primary Focus:

Optical Quartz Spheres
Lavender Spheres:

6mm and 8mm are the most used sizes
4mm are less commonly used, but very applicable to children
10 mm and 12 mm will be discussed
12 – 16 mm Lavender spheres are ideal for running meridians, although 10 mm spheres can be substituted, especially for smaller bodies.

Sodalight Spheres, 8mm or 10mm or 12 mm
Sugalite Spheres, 8mm or 10mm or 12 mm
Citrine rounded chips (minimum of 2, 12 or more is recommended for Back Shu treatments to release pathogenic qi and open the back muscles)
Aquamarine rounded chips (minimum of 2, 10 or more recommended for full body yin rejuvenation therapy of stiff joint treatments)
Mother of Pearl sphere, 8 or 10 mm

Additional Gemstone Spheres and Roundel beads that will be covered:

Dark Green Aventurine Spheres
Light Green Aventurine Spheres
Roselle (Rose Quartz) Spheres
Ruby (set of 2 beads)
Carnelian (set of 2 beads)
Yellow Sapphire (set of 2 beads)
Emerald Sapphire (set of 2 beads)
Blue Sapphire (set of 2 beads)
Indigo (beads are useful, but mass is more useful here, so energy c-ring-circles can be substituted)
Jade

13 NCCAOM CEUs - Te A Te Style Acupuncture
2021-06-05 09:00 - 2021-06-06 18:00
NCCAOM Authorized

If you are planning to attend this in-person event, Seishiro (the instructor) says you need to watch this video on observation and diagnostics to be best prepared:
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Introducing Te A Te style acupuncture, developed by Tsuyoshi Shimamura, presented by his prodigy:
~ Seishiro Hokazono ~
JUNE 5 – 6, 2021
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
COST:
$150.00 for 13 CEUs NCCAOM
This event is limited to 15 participants only – REGISTER FAST
If you are an ASAOM student or faculty member, register with your PROMO code before the 24th of April and secure your big discount !!!
EVENT AGENDA

What you’ll be working on:
How to identify, categorize and use the Iliopsoas and Multifidus muscles to resolve chronic and acute pain?
Hokazono will demonstrate clinical evaluation and testing methods to identify conditions which trigger acute pain of the neck, shoulder low back, knee, and abdomen (PMS and menstrual cause). The lecture includes explanation of the relationship between Multifidus and Iliopsoas muscles as well as 4 stabilizing muscles of the shoulder, and reviews the theory and use of Te A Te techniques (as taught by his Sensei Tsuyoshi Shimamura).
Topics: Basic Theory and Treatment of Te A Te

Lost Pillow Neck & Why it happens
Clinical evaluation methods to find the source of chronic pain flare ups
How to address core imbalances to strengthen treatments
How to categorize the use of Iliopsoas and Multifidus muscles
The relationship between the stabilizing muscles of the rotator cuff

Focusing on Demonstration and Practice

Acute neck pain
Shoulder & knee Pain
Headache
Low back pain
Premenstrual syndrome pain
Appropriate exercises and stretches for the patients

Instructor Bio
Seishiro Hokazono, LAc
Born and raised in Japan, and now a citizen of the US, Seishiro graduated from the Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and undertook further studies in Meridian-style Acupuncture and Moxibustion with Aizawa Sensei in Tokyo, Japan from 2006-2007. Seishiro then studied modified KSA and Integrated Synergy Therapeutics under Nakano Sensei in 2008 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. From 2008 onwards Seishiro developed very sound knowledge and skills in Kiiko Style Acupuncture.
He is a student of Aizawa sensei of Keiraku Chiryo Gakkai, a student of Dr. Nakano of Integrative Synergy Therapeutic (IST), and now a follower of Shimamura sensei. He edited an IST book for Dr. Nakano in 2013. He has assisted both Dr. Nakano and Shimamura sensei on many seminar projects. He also gives talk to community on acupuncture for pain and stress since 2012. Due to his exceptional linguistic skills in Japanese and English and experience with interpreting specific to acupuncture, Seishiro has been selected as interpreter to Mr Shimamura, to assist English speaking students to learn Master Nagano’s Acupuncture techniques, diagnosis and theory through Mr Shimamura. Seishiro is in full-time practice in Albany, Oregon, and also holds a 1st Degree Black-Belt in Judo.

If you have questions contact us at ph: +1 (520) 795 0787
Or email: registrar@asaom.edu

Free! Chinese Medicine December Webinars
2020-12-16 17:00 - 2020-12-18 18:30
Merry Christmas!

ASAOM in cooperation with the Chinese Health and Wellness Center (CHWC) is offering free December webinars on Chinese medicine, health in the Winter months, and wellness.
Titles, Dates, Times and Presenters are listed here, and in the flyer below – feel free to share (tis’ the season) through the social media links at the bottom of this page:
*Find your meeting IDs and Passcodes embedded in the included graphic
Dec 16 – 2020
5:00pm – 6:00pm (MST)
Cold Flu Prevention with Chinese Medicine
Nathan Anderson, LAc and Dean of Clinical Education a ASAOM
Nathan has over 16 years of experience as a clinician and educator
Dec 17 – 2020
3:00pm-4:00pm (MST)
Classical Chinese Medicine
Thomas Kouo, DAOM, LAc, Dipl OM and Dean of Eastern School of Acupuncture
Dec 18 – 2020
5:30pm-6:30pm (MST)
Dance Movement and Health
Yunjia Yang, PhD student in Applied Intercultural Arts Research
Yunjia has been teaching dance for over 10 years

Free! Veteran Appreciation Event!
2020-12-12 12:00 - 16:00
If you’re a veteran, show up and be cared for.
When:
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Where:
ASAOM
2856 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ. 85716
Please be prepared for the potential to wait in line (employing social distancing guidelines) or in your vehicle. This event is being held in the main large room of ASAOM’s campus. We have COVID-19 protocols in affect at school. UV filters and air cleaners are on site. Campus is cleaned regularly. Clean fields are maintained by practitioners. You will be asked to sign a waiver for being on campus and in a healthcare facility. You will be required to sign a consent for treatment. You will be required to wear a mask at all times.

Cold and Flu Prevention with Chinese Medicine - Online Event
2020-11-22 15:00 - 16:00
Join us via internet conference on the 15th of November, 2020, for tips on managing your health as we come into fall and winter.
This event will be hosted by ASAOM’s very own Dean of Clinical Education, Mr. Nathan Anderson.
Login details are listed in the image below.
Register for free through the:
Chinese Health and Wellness Institute

ASAOM welcomes Bob Quinn for An Exploration of Gentle Japanese Meridian Therapy —Assessment, Techniques, Treatments
2020-02-09 09:00 - 17:00
This one-day free seminar is underwritten by Blue Poppy Enterprises, one of the earliest publishers of TCM materials and also a needle & herb supply company with offices in Portland, OR and Torrance, CA. Blue Poppy is also a leading provider of online continuing education.
Background to the class: Japanese Meridian Therapy stands alone in the world of acupuncture styles with its uniquely gentle assessments and treatment strategies and techniques. Many of the practitioners of Japanese Meridian Therapy (JMT) are blind, and this has served to lend an amazingly gentle flavor to its assessments and treatments, since the palpatory sensitivity of the blind is so heightened. It is a fascinating part of the global world of acupuncture, a bit like a rare animal.
In this one-day exploration of gentle medicine Bob Quinn will cover the Nan Jing, Chapter 16 description of 5E abdominal assessment, 5E forearm assessment, and 6 position pulse diagnosis. He will also teach how to use a teishin (Chinese: tizhen/dizhen), one of the nine classical needles described in Ling Shu, Chapter 1. By the end of the day participants will be able to develop a coherent understanding of their patients’ 5E imbalances and will have the rudiments of treatment to be able to address their imbalances.
About the Instructor: Bob Quinn, DAOM, Lac. is a full-time Associate Professor in the School of Classical Chinese Medicine at the National University of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR. There he supervises in the student clinic and teaches courses in Japanese acupuncture and bodywork. He teaches seminars around the US and will be leaving soon to teach in three European countries. Bob is also a regular contributor to the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine. At Blue Poppy he publishes a twice a month blog that goes out in their newsletter. A sampling of past blogs can be accessed at the Blue Poppy website. His passion is finding ways to work gently and still deliver effective treatment. In his private practice he sees a variety of conditions but is especially known for effective treatment of chronic Lyme disease and common pediatric complaints. He is also known for his efforts to reintroduce dreamwork into the practice of Chinese Medicine (see Ling Shu, Chapter 43).
Who Should Attend? This class is open to all levels, since no needling will be taught. The teishin is a non-insertive tool. In fact, it should be pointed out that 2 of the 9 classical needles are non-insertive tools, which is to make the point that this sort of gentle work is really a part of Classical Chinese Medicine.
Venue: This class will be held at the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Class is 9-5 with a 90 minute lunch break. Free samples of needles and herbal products will be given to all students.
Registration: This class is underwritten by Blue Poppy, so it is free to the participants. Please send an email to academicdean@asaom.edu to let us know you plan to attend. No CEUs are given for this event.
** Participants will be able to purchase a teishin if they choose to, but it is not required. The instructor will have enough on hand for use in the class. Prices start at $30.
Follow this link to Register: REGISTER
You will be prompted to PURCHASE. Simply follow the steps through the PURCHASE button to register.

!!! C A N C E L E D !!! CEUs With Master Tsuyoshi Shimamura - Final Student of Master Kiyoshi Nagano
2020-02-08 09:00 - 2020-02-09 17:00
Due to unforeseen circumstances, resulting from United States Visa policy, this event has been canceled. Please accept our apologies, and keep your eye on our calendar for upcoming events.
Thank you for your interest and understanding.
ASAOM
“Always attend to the stomach Qi!” — Master Kiyoshi Nagano

Master Kiyoshi Nagano was a blind acupuncturist from Japan, who utilized his study of western medicine and the classics of acupuncture to develop his own style of treatment. Alive and vibrant during his lifetime from the mid-to-late 20th century, his practice and techniques rested outside most of the established treatment constructs of Japan. His legacy and unique approach lives on his closest students: those who loved and studied with the Master.
15 CEUs NCCAOM
See event flyers here:
ONE TWO
Registration may be done in-person, by phone | email, or online.

Event Info:
Master Nagano utilized a palpatory method in treatment. Through applying pressure in specific areas, tightness and stagnation in tissue was determined, juxtaposed with levels of discomfort (pain) in the patient, and used to generate approaches for treating many conditions.

Nagano-Style Acupuncture:
Palpation is addressed and used, systematically, throughout a treatment. Diagnosis and treatment are in equal consideration as the practitioner gains understanding and is guided to the best angle, depth, and pattern for treatment/needling. The directives followed are immediate changes of the pulse, breath, and reflexive actions observed in the patient’s body during their release of pain. Treating in accordance to the body’s response confirms the body’s positive acceptance of the treatment, and as the body is the guide, it is advantageous for its acceptance of the healing.
Allowing the body’s reactions (pulse, breath, reflex) to guide treatment flow is extremely advantageous when the symptoms being treated are not directly observable. Constant observation of the body through treatment also helps to ensure the body is not treated too heavily in a single session.
As the attributed quote above suggests, Master Nagano central approach/teaching was to “Always attend to the Stomach Qi.”
Postnatal Qi, or Stomach Qi, swells in accordance to the energy we invite into our body. There are many ways to bring energy in: breath, food, drink, experiences, emotions, actions. To be mindful of Postnatal Qi we must be aware of how we invite our energy in, and the techniques we employ in processing it. Doing this, can help ensure our body has a healthy approach and adequate resources to process energy (Qi) in a way that enhances growth, repair, and healing. If we are present with our body’s processing of energy, and our demand upon it, we can avoid demand on the finite levels of Qi innate to us. i.e. Our body can engage the healing process alive within it, without taxing its form.

Master Tsuyoshi Shimamura demonstrating with Seishiro Hokozano (his interpreter) – bios listed below

Tsuyoshi Shimamura, LAc (Japan)
Shimamura sensei obtained licensure as an Acupuncturist and Moxibustionist in Japan in 1995 after completing studies at Meiji Acupuncture and Moxibustion College. He was fortunate to undertake a live-in apprenticeship with Master Nagano during the final years of Master Nagano’s life, living and working with him between 1997 and 2000 as his closest apprentice. Shimamura sensei not only inherited a vast amount of Master Nagano’s teachings, techniques and theories, but also gained an important insight into his character.​
Tsuyoshi Shimamura is a member of the Japan Acupuncturist Association, and has also published articles and DVDs for Ido-No-Nippon. Since 2006, Shimamura sensei has been teaching seminars on the acupuncture and diagnostic methods he learned during his time with Master Nagano, and has also taught Shiatsu, physical therapy, Bone-Setting and cosmetic applications in Japan. Shimamura sensei currently develops what he has learned with Master Nagano personally during their time together, and what he has learned from Master Acupuncturist Kiiko Matsumoto. As a result Shimamura sensei focuses on teaching openly and passionately, that which he learned directly from Master Nagano and Kiiko Matsumoto. Shimamura sensei has impressed international students with his clarity and depth of understanding, his mindful presence, and his commitment to sharing Master Nagano’s legacy. He runs clinics in Hiroshima and Ooita, Japan, and holds a 1st Degree Black-Belt in Judo.
Seishiro Hokazono LAc (Shimamura’s Interpreter)
Born and raised in Japan, and now a citizen of the US, Seishiro graduated from the Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and undertook further studies in Meridian-style Acupuncture and Moxibustion with Aizawa Sensei in Tokyo, Japan from 2006-2007. Seishiro then studied modified KSA and Integrated Synergy Therapeutics under Nakano Sensei in 2008 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. From 2008 onwards Seishiro developed very sound knowledge and skills in Kiiko Style Acupuncture.
He is a student of Aizawa sensei of Keiraku Chiryo Gakkai, a student of Dr. Nakano of Integrative Synergy Therapeutic (IST), and now a follower of Shimamura sensei. He edited an IST book for Dr. Nakano in 2013. He has assisted both Dr. Nakano and Shimamura sensei on many seminar projects. He also gives talk to community on acupuncture for pain and stress since 2012. Due to his exceptional linguistic skills in Japanese and English and experience with interpreting specific to acupuncture, Seishiro has been selected as interpreter to Mr Shimamura, to assist English speaking students to learn Master Nagano’s Acupuncture techniques, diagnosis and theory through Mr Shimamura. Seishiro is in full-time practice in Albany, Oregon, and also holds a 1st Degree Black-Belt in Judo.
Spaces for this seminar/class are limited to 30 for adequate instruction to be maintained. Thank you for your understanding.

Regarding Accommodations:
Because the seminar is taking place during “high season” in Tucson (during the Pre-Gem and Mineral Show) and lodging may be expensive or limited, we can share contact information among registrants WHO GRANT US PERMISSION (an option to do so will be provided during registration), and who are interested in sharing lodging, whether they have a place to share or want to connect with someone to share hotel or AirBnB. You will be put placed on shared Google space with an invitation to join, and connections can be made through that space. ASAOM assumes no responsibility for outcomes; we are only offering to place you on a list with others seeking lodging arrangements.
Much of the information above was accumulated through information provided by Master Tsuyoshi Shimamura and his interpreter Seishiro Hokazono, as well as various online resources. Several online resources are sighted below:
https://www.dantianhealth.com.au/nagano-style-acupuncture/?fbclid=IwAR3qBw20td2l_dAGSRCu9iNJiTBN_QuyfwCj8dTpG_QwryVCVJe2g3JohQE
https://www.qiology.com.au/
https://www.pdxtjmseminars.com/wisdom-of-master-nagano-seminar#!
