Certification Program in Longevity Sciences of Chinese Medicine

We are currently in the process of developing a certification program in Longevity Sciences of Chinese medicine.  The program will cover core aspects of Nourishing Life (Yang Sheng) therapies and practices, and provide clinicians with training to apply them with patients.  This program will be open to professional Oriental medicine providers. 

Proposed Content (Subject to Change)

Core Areas of Study:

I. Fundamental Theory – 8 hours minimum

• Basic Nourishing Life guidelines of Chinese medicine
• Nourishing Life in the Huang Di Nei Jing
• East/West introduction to managing the geriatric patient
  

II. Acu-moxa Studies – 12 hours minimum

• Principles of distal point and advanced acupuncture for pain management
• Moxibustion for longevity and disease prevention
  

III. Medicinals Studies – 12 hours minimum

• Congees for Nourishing Life
• Medicated liquors
• Medicated extract syrups
• Medicated teas and supplementing formulas (optional)
  

IV. Qigong-Daoyin studies – 12 hours minimum

• Qigong self massage
• Liu Zi Jue Yang Sheng Gong
• Ba Duan Jin
• Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa
  

 
Practicum

I. Qigong-Daoyin practice

• Logged daily practice for 2 months minimum

II. Clinical Case Studies

• Submission and discussion of clinical case studies involving use of material covered in didactic portions

Check back for more information and for application