| A Weekend Workshop on Chinese Integrative Medicine with International Expert
Dr Andre Sorger, M.Sc, B. Com
Part 1: Basics of TCM – June 27 & 28
Part 2: TCM at work – July 4
Sterten Place Condominum, 7th Floor, 116 Maginhawa St., Teachers Village East, Quezon City
Learning the Ancient Art of Healing
The ancient art of healing is expanding and reaching a wider following.
Different cultures have different healing arts to share - traditional medicine in China, leech therapy in India and hilot in the Philippines, just to name a few.
These ancient healing arts are making a comeback. And appropriately so at a time when it is most needed; with economic recession scaring even the most stable hospitals and the rising prices of modern medicine making people think twice about going to their doctors.
In the Philippines, the cost of healthcare has discouraged many to seek help. The system is rushed, expensive and overwhelming for many Filipinos.
The art of Healing invites us in a journey of good health and wholeness. Let us go back to basics and be kinder to our bodies as it remembers its way home to Wholeness and Completeness.
What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative Medicine is the practice of combining alternative, complementary and conventional therapies. It brings together a variety of techniques that draws on a variety of traditions, expertise and modalities to address an individual’s specific needs for maximum healing benefit. One of its important characteristic is that it considers the mind-body-spirit connection within the patient and regards the patient as a whole.
Why Traditional Chinese Medicine? Why in the Philippines?
For centuries (more than 3,000 years), far longer than modern medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine has proven its worth in the field of healing arts. The Philippines, with its vast area of fertile lands, has a lot to share in the field of herbal medicine.
Modern medicine is recommended once disharmony in the body has occurred (curative) while alternative medicine is proving to be the better option for preventative care. More and more people are moving towards healthy lifestyle changes—an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Instead of simply curing existing ailments, people are looking for ways to prevent them.
Healing begins Now.
The 2-day Part 1 workshop, Basics of TCM (June 27 & 28), will discuss the foundations of Chinese medicine and clarify common misconceptions on the practice. Herbal & diet therapy, yin & yang organs, and herbs & food as medicine will be discussed in detail. The main feature is the discussion on the different meridians and their functions—why applying pressure on a certain point on the body will ease pain and why waking up at a certain time of the night could be associated to improper functioning of an internal organ.
Part 2, TCM at work (July 4), exclusive to graduates of the 2-day Part 1 workshop in January and this June, will give a hands-on practice on Tui Na and Acupressure. It will teach advanced diagnostic techniques to help participants help friends, family and members of their community.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Part 1 – BASICS OF TCM
June 27 & 28
Day 1
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 11:00 Foundations of Chinese Medicine
The Yin & Yang / 5 Elements /
Meridian Therapy
11:00 – 12:00 Herbal and Diet Therapy
1:00 – 2:30 Vital substances – Qi, Blood,
Essence, Body fluids
2:30 – 4:00 Yin & Yang Organs
4:00 – 5:00 Acupressure Meridians
Day 2
8:30 – 9:00 Qi Gong
9:30 – 10:30 8 Principles
10:30 - 12:00 Acupressure Meridians and their
functions
1:00 – 2:00 Acupressure Meridians and their
functions (cont)
2:00 – 3:00 Diagnostic Techniques
3:00 – 5:00 Herbs and Food as Medicine
The Energetics of Food /
The Language of Food Energetics /
Combining Herbs
Workshop Fee: P5,000
Part 2 – TCM AT WORK
July 4
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 10:30 Advanced Diagnostics Techniques
10:30 – 12:00 Theories: Tui Na and Acupressure
1:00 – 3:00 Hands-on Tuina Massage
3:00 – 5:00 Hands-on Acupressure
Workshop Fee: P3,000
* Workshop fee is inclusive of snacks, hand-outs and certificate
You will learn take-home tools:
- A new understanding on the value of TCM and why learning this is very apt in these trying economic times
- Basic knowledge on Acupressure and Tui Na massage
- Healthy lifestyle changes for you and your family
- The use of foods as medicine
Who needs this?
General public interested in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine;
Health care workers interested in integrating this healing art with modern medicine;
Practitioners looking to broaden their skills and incorporate holistic healing in their treatments;
Policy makers gearing towards a healthy health system through policy change
AVAIL OF DISCOUNTED RATES
First 5 registrations get 20% off
Bring a friend, get 20% off
Bring 2 friends, get 40% off
Bring 3 friends, get 60% off
Bring 4 friends, get 80% off
Bring 5 friends, get 100% off
Attending Parts 1 and 2, pay only P7,000
About Dr Andre Sorger
Dr Andre Sorger is a lecturer at the School of Natural Medicine, in the Chinese Medicine Department, at the University of Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa. He supervises the University clinic while running his own private clinic in the city, offering Traditional Oriental Medicine, Allergy Elimination Techniques, Facial Rejuvenation Treatments, Herbal and Nutritional Support, Chinese Exercise and Tui Na/ Acupressure massages.
He has earned his degrees and certifications in Health Management, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Massage and Acupressure in South Africa, China, Hawaii and California.
Dr Sorger has travelled many parts of the world to share his knowledge. His quest to educate and serve people through wellness has led him to work in spas, hotels and hospitals in Hawaii, New Mexico and California.
In January 2009, Dr Sorger had his 1st workshop in Manila attended by spa owners, medical doctors, alternative healers, and people from all walks of life wanting to know more about the ancient but still very useful art of Chinese healing.
For details and reservation, contact:
SONIA G. ASTUDILLO
MA. JHOANNA ESPINOSA
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