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NATURAL HEALTH SUMMER SOLSTICE CONFERENCE 2002
June 20-30, 2002 / Santa Fe, NM

Overview

The University of Natural Medicine is excited to announce the schedule of events for the Natural Health Summer Solstice Conference 2002. We are featuring several different events, and may be adding a surprise or two in the coming months. We'll keep you updated in The U's Natural News.

The Conference events range from practical trainings to lectures, seminars or classes. Most of these are open to anyone from the University student and faculty body, practitioners, and the general public, with some exceptions specified in the details of each event below. Events will be held at various venues around Santa Fe, including at the University's campus.

The events are being offered individually so you may attend and pay for only those you choose. There is some overlap so, unfortunately, you cannot attend everything being offered. Pricing sometimes features a University of Natural Medicine discount student and faculty rate, and then an "others" rate.

Important Information

If you will be traveling to Santa Fe from out of town, keep in mind that most airlines require a minimum of three (3) weeks advance notice for better airfares. Please note: we are targeting a minimum number of attendees for each program. If that target number has not been met by May 20, 2002, we will cancel that particular event. Therefore, it is important for you to keep two things in mind as you register for this conference:
1. If you are certain you wish to register for a particular event, you should do so and send in your deposit by May 13, 2002 so that we can "make our numbers".
2. Do not make non-refundable plane or hotel reservations until you are sure that your events are definitely being offered. You will be notified via e-mail by May 21, 2002 (or by phone if you do not have e-mail) as to whether or not your events are definitively scheduled. Please check with us if you are uncertain.

Traveling and Accommodations

Information on traveling to, and accommodations in, Santa Fe will be provided upon request. We have established some good "deals" on accommodations here in Santa Fe for attendees of the Conference. Give us a call and we can tell you about them. We also encourage you to visit the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce website for comprehensive information on visiting Santa Fe: www.santafechamber.com.

Registering

A Registration Form is provided at the end of the Description of Events. You may also request that a copy of it be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed directly to you.

Schedule of Events

The following schedule lists the events of the Natural Health Summer Solstice Conference 2002, according to program offerings on each date from June 20-30. Changes that have been made in programming since the last newsletter are noted in detail following the Schedule.To access the full schedule with all details, please visit the University's website:
www.universitynaturalmedicine.org At present the schedule is still subject to change.

DAILY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 20
International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy 100 Hour Certified Training - full day

Friday, June 21
International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy 100 Hour Certified Training - full day
Live Blood Analysis Using Darkfield Microscopy According to Günther Enderlein - full day
SANUM Therapy - full day
Tree of Dreams - evening

Saturday, June 22
International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy 100 Hour Certified Training - full day
Burnham Systems Facial RejuvenationSM: Training in the Basics - full day
Live Blood Analysis Using Darkfield Microscopy According to Günther Enderlein - full day
Solstice Celebration - evening

Sunday, June 23
International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy 100 Hour Certified Training - full day
Burnham Systems Facial RejuvenationSM: Training in the Basics - full day
Live Blood Analysis Using Darkfield Microscopy According to Günther Enderlein - full day
Biological Terrain Assessment - full day
Amazonian Shamanic and Botanical Medicine - full day

Monday , June 24
International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy 100 Hour Certified Training - full day
Burnham Systems Facial RejuvenationSM: Training in Minor Miracle - full day
Computer Regulation Thermography (CRT) - evening

Tuesday, June 25
Burnham Systems Facial RejuvenationSM: Training in Minor Miracle - full day
Urine and Saliva Analysis According to Reams - full day
The Science of Colostrum - evening

Wednesday, June 26
Choosing Health & Saving Earth: How to Consume Food & Medicine- full day
Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis - full day
The Peril of Vaccinations - evening

Thursday, June 27
Choosing Health & Saving Earth: How to Consume Food & Medicine- full day
The Influence of 'Bio-Impedance' Controlled Current for Improved Tissue Function & Repair - afternoon
Nutritional Therapies for Cancer Prevention & Treatment- evening

Friday, June 28
Body/Mind Psychotherapy as a Modality to Manage Psychological and Physical Pain - full day
Living Systems Information Biofeedback Workshop: Using the VEGA Bio-Expert - full day

Saturday, June 29
UnCreating Disease - full day
Pain Management Certification Program - full day

Sunday, June 30
Cleanse and Purify Thyself - full day
Pain Management Certification Program - full day

DESCRIPTIONS OF EVENTS

June 20, 21, 22, 23, (24)
International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT)
100 Hour Certified Training

Coursework includes: Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology; Indications and contra-indications for colon therapy; Nutritional support, herbs and supplements; Flora imbalances, parasites, digestive pathologies; Professionalism, business practices and legalities; Massage, reflexology, meridian points and aromatherapy; Ethical standards, hygiene and safety; Administering colon hydrotherapy sessions on Dotolo and Specialty Health closed systems.

Presenters: Jae Bird BS, CT, LMT & Celia Green MA, CT, LMT
Both presenters are I-ACT Certified Colon Therapy Instructors.
Jae Bird is the co-founder of Circle of Life Education and Healing Center. She is a graduate of S.U.N.Y. College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Dr. Scherer's Academy of Natural Healing, Southwest School of Herbal Medicine, and the New Mexico Herbal Institute. Bird is also the founder, consultant and field herbalist for Jae Bird Botanicals, a bio-regional herbal extract and salve company. She is an Herbal Instructor at the National College of Phytotherapy, University of New Mexico and the Santa Fe Community College.
Celia Green is the co-founder of Circle of Life Education and Healing Center. She is a graduate of Southwestern College with a Bachelor's in Applied Psychology and a Master's in Counseling. She is also a graduate of Dr. Scherer's Academy of Natural Healing and has been a massage therapist since 1986. Green is a partner and manager of Jae Bird Botanicals, and an ethical harvester of wild herbs. She teaches aromatherapy at the University of New Mexico.

Cost: $1600
Location: Circle of Life Education and Healing Center
Time: full days
Credits: 8
CEUs: 100
Special certification: I-ACT Certification
Prerequisites: The independent-study portion of this course must be completed before taking this practical training. Please register as soon as possible.

June 21, 22, 23
Live Blood Analysis Using Darkfield Microscopy According to Günther Enderlein

This course will assist you in learning how to distinguish factors seen in the blood through darkfield analysis that provide vital information as to the patient's overall health. You will learn how to observe and evaluate pleomorphic developments in the blood, including methods of determining immune strength, stages of degenerative processes and the state of the internal terrain. This study will provide an understanding of the role which bacterial and fungal developments play in metabolic and congestive complications leading to degenerative disease

Presenter: Maria Gabrielle, ND, LMT
Dr. Maria Gabrielle is the founder of Alternative Therapy Associates, a holistic medical center in Santa Fe, NM, where she treats patients from all around the world. Her specialty within the Naturopathic practice is Biological Medicine, which includes Darkfield Microscopy according to Enderlein, Biological Terrain Assessment, Herbology, Nutrition, Bio-energetic Evaluation, Sanum Therapy, Orthomolecular Medicine, and Homeopathy. She has studied internationally to develop her eclectic expertise in the field.

Cost: student $450, doctor $695
Location: Kinship Institute, 1264-B Rodeo Road, Santa Fe
Time: 9:30-5:30 daily
Credits: 2
CEUs: 21
Prerequisites: Completion of the University's course Introduction to Darkfield Blood Analysis (NM 602) beneficial, but not required.

June 21
SANUM Therapy

SANUM Therapy is a system of healing using isopathic/homeopathic medicines that assist in restoring balance and harmony to an organism. This system addresses a wide variety of disease conditions, and provides a new possible treatment for various ailments. The basic premise is that the warm-blooded mammal (other animals most likely do as well as humans) houses primordial forms of microorganisms. These forms exist in a symbiotic nature with their host. The environment within the host determines the fate of this microorganism. If the environment - the internal milieu - stays healthy, then the basic forms stay healthy and supportive symbiotically. However, if the internal milieu begins to change, then the environment is now ready to support different forms of the basic organism. This symposium explores how SANUM Therapy restores health and balance in the human body by cleaning up the internal milieu.

Presenter: Kirk Slagel, NMD, MEd

Cost: $50
Location: TBA
Time: full day
Credits: .5
CEUs: 6

June 21
Tree of Dreams

Everyone is a Hero. Everyone has a Story. Lynn Andrews is acknowledged as one of the creators of the genre called 'Visionary Autobiography.' For over two decades this amazing woman has shared her knowledge through ceremony, sacred experiences and her special ability to weave the truth into a story that you can literally step into and make your own. In her newest book Tree of Dreams, Lynn reminds each of us that we all have personal healing stories. Through sharing our stories we are empowered to see and experience our humanness and our divinity woven together in a wonderful, sometimes humorous, and always healing adventure. It is time to start truly remembering your story - remembering your truth, your beauty and your story, understanding why you are here and knowing what you came into this life to experience and share with those around you. This is a bit like piecing together a puzzle. You will find the pieces that are right for you and then we will string these pieces together to create a beautiful story. Please join us for this magnificent workshop.

Presenter: Lynn Andrews
Internationally acclaimed, best-selling author, Lynn Andrews has written over 18 books, currently published in 12 languages. Her work continually leads us into a powerful exploration of self-discovery and spirituality. Considered a pre-eminent teacher in the field of personal development, Ms. Andrews is a 21st century shaman and contemporary mystic whose words reflect her path, a path of heart. For more than a decade, women and men from all over the world have gathered with Ms. Andrews for an annual four-day retreat in California. In response to requests for further in-depth study, The Lynn Andrews Center for Sacred Arts and Training was established in 1994. Andrews' work explores the ancient teachings taught by the Sisterhood of the Shields that embrace the study of global shamanic cosmologies. It is her intention that through this work we understand how all that is sacred in life weaves together within our world. Throughout time, shamans have practiced the art of choreographing energy in a nonlinear field. Shamanic knowledge and practice is at the very heart of creation. As 21st Century shamans we learn to create a sacred circle in which we transform our ordinary life into a life of power.

Cost: $25
Location: TBA
Time: evening
CEUs: 2

June 22
Solstice Celebration
This informal gathering at the University campus will be an opportunity to gather together, meet one another, and honor the change of seasons and the earth's tilt. We anticipate being outside on our land, drumming, making music, dancing and perhaps a fire. If you are in town attending the Conference on this date, please plan to attend, bring a musical instrument if you have one, and we'll celebrate and make magic together!

Location: University campus
Time: 8:00 PM

June 22, 23, 24, 25
Burnham Systems Facial RejuvenationSM:

Training in the Basics (6/22,23), Training in Minor Miracle (6/24,25)

About Burnham Systems Facial RejuvenationSM:
Skilled hands-on sculpting of the face, neck and shoulders combined with the ageless healing arts of head reflexology and nerve rejuvenation, awakens your beauty and renews your inner self. While redefining facial features through a carefully developed system of patterned strokes and energetic touch sequences, twelve major nerve centers on the head are activated, and "reflexively", activate centers throughout the whole body. This work's most important concepts: presence, loving intentionality, cellular communication and trust allow your understanding of energy to deepen to a new level of expertise: how energy works, how to move it, and how to create the space for transformational change: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This process not only changes people's faces, it changes people's lives, including the lives of those who do the work.
Phase I: Training in the Basics
Phase I is the hands-on introduction to the Rejuv Touch. Basic strokes, location and uses of the twelve major facial nerve centers, and a foundation in energetic healing principles are taught as a complete rejuvenation process. This class is open to all: professional body and energy workers, practitioners of body/mind medicine, estheticians, novice healers or caring friends.
Phase II: Training in Minor Miracle
Phase II deepens your trust in yourself and in the process. New strokes and sequences are added offering more precision to the skilled work on all areas. Focus shifts to creating rejuvenating and regenerating energy flows throughout the entire body. The potency of the Rejuv work becomes transformational. Phase I is the pre-requisite.

Presenter: Linda Burnham, N.D.
Dr. Linda Burnham has professionally trained and certified Burnham Systems Facial RejuvenationSM, practitioners nationwide for over twenty years. She has combined her extensive knowledge of the body and heart, her massage training, and her 25 years of hands-on healing and clinical experience in the creation of Burnham Systems Facial RejuvenationSM, BodyWise Therapeutics SeriesSM, and A BodyWisdom CourseTM with expertise in specialty massage, reflexology systems, vibrational medicine, herbistry and nutrition. She is an internationally respected authority in the holistic health field.

Cost: $295 Phase I. $350 Phase II. $590 both. (It is possible to take just Phase I, but it is recommended to take both. You must have taken Phase I to take Phase II.)
Location: BSFR Center.
Time: 9:30-6:30 each day (bring lunch or will go out together)
Credits: 2.5
CEUs: 32, National Provider "A" status for Massage and Body Workers

June 23
Amazonian Shamanic and Botanical Medicine

Dr. Gonzalez will be teaching the essence of Shamanic healing from his years of experience working with shamans throughout South America. The student will learn specific techniques of Shamanic spiritual healing using hands-on training, spiritual chants, and heart-centered energy healing. Dr. Gonzales will also teach the spirit and applications of Amazonian Botanical Medicines for various degenerative diseases.

Presenter: Jorge Gonzalez Ramirez, Ph.D.
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez-Ramirez is former Rector of the University of San Martín in Tarapoto, Peru and has his doctorate degree in Pedagogia. He has over 30 years of experience in shamanism (curanderismo) using a combination of natural herbs, plants and ancient ceremonies in his healing practice. He has studied with many of the tribes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil such as the Witotos, Cocamas, Jivaros, Aqua Runas, Shipibos and Aguarunas. Currently, Dr. Gonzalez is President of the Peruvian Amazonian School of Shamanism, an affiliate of the University of San Martín. He is also head of the International Institute of Sociological and Traditional Amazonian Medicine and creator and director of Soncco Wasi (House of the Heart) - both in Tarpoto, Peru.

Cost: $60 students and faculty / $75 others
Location: TBA
Time: full day
Credits: .5
CEUs: 6

June 23
Biological Terrain Assessment

The goal of this intensive training practicum is to provide you with an understanding of Biological Terrain and how to use the results of Biological Terrain Assessment (BTA) in obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the body's biochemistry. You will learn how diet and lifestyle can influence and be used to correct Biological Terrain, as well as how to monitor the internal biochemical environment of the body using the BTA. Previous experience with the BTA is not necessary; testing procedures will not be covered in this practicum.

Presenter: Chad Oler, ND
Dr. Chad Oler has an extensive background in natural health and healing, with over 15 years experience researching and consulting on nutrition and exercise. He has studied, lectured and taught throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Peru, and Southern Africa. He holds degrees or certificates in Chemical Engineering, Technical Communications, Business, Shamanic Medicine, Personal Training, Reiki and Sports Nutrition in addition to his doctorate in Naturopathy. Dr. Oler is an avid athlete who enjoys triathlon and hockey. He is co-founder of the Natural Path Center, a holistic clinic in Madison, WI.

Cost: $75 students and faculty / $100 others
Location: TBA
Time: 9-12, 2-5 PM
Credits: .5
CEUs: 6

June 24
Computer Regulation Thermography (CRT)

Computer regulation thermography is not just an alternative to mammograms. It is a functional diagnostic like an EKG. An EKG tells you how well the heart is functioning and a CRT tells you how well the body and several of its organs are functioning. This means you become aware of developing disease before it becomes untreatable.

Presenter: Carla Garcia, CRT Practitioner
Carla Garcia is a computer regulation thermography specialist. She has studied biological medicine with DR. Thomas Rau since 1998. Her expertise in thermographic analysis comes from extensive training and work with doctors in Germany and the U.S.

Cost: donation, but register to reserve a seat
Location: TBA
Time: 7-9 PM
CEUs: 2

June 25
Urine & Saliva Analysis According to Reams

The goal of this intensive practicum is to provide you with an understanding of how to evaluate the body chemistry via the use of urine and saliva and use this understanding to increase a person's level of health. Specifically, you will learn how to properly conduct tests on urine and saliva as originally outlined by Carey Reams and interpret the information contained in the test results. You will also learn how to use the test results to tailor dietary and lifestyle recommendations to change the body chemistry and increase overall health. Urine and Saliva Analysis can be used alone or in conjunction with other testing techniques to help restore balance and proper functioning to the body. It is easy to perform and requires only practice and experience to master.

Presenter: Chad Oler, ND
(See June 23 Biological Terrain Assessment for biographical information.)

Cost: $75 students and faculty / $100 others
Location: TBA
Time: 9-12, 2-5 PM
Credits: .5
CEUs: 6
Prerequisites: Completion of the University's course Urine & Saliva Analysis (NM 405) beneficial, but not required.

June 25
The Science of Colostrum

This lecture will focus on the properties of colostrum as a natural food source supporting all immune functions of the body. Topics will include colostrum processes and component valuing based on Dr. Richard Cockrum's 40 years of research, and his new research just out of Cornell university on the immunomodulators in colostrum. Studies conducted at Cornell University and Immuno-Dynamics, Inc. have shown that supplementation of the diet of experimental animals with a dried preparation of first milking bovine colostrum was associated with a statistically significant modification of several markers in the blood associated with functioning of the immune response to bacterial infection. Heightened activation of the host immune response was associated with lower bacterial counts and less inflammation in treated animals. The findings from this study provide for the first time substantial scientific evidence for what has been postulated for many years - that daily human intake of a truly effective first milking bovine colostrum will bolster the ability of the immune system to respond to microbial infections.

Presenter: Richard Cockrum, DVM
Dr. Richard Cockrum's interest in white blood cells and the body's lymphatic drainage system began in the early 1950's. He studied pre-med and law at Washburn University in Kansas before receiving his degree in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University in 1963. Upon graduating he opened a veterinary practice in central Iowa where he established one of the first preventative medicine practices in the United States. Fueled by this interest in preventative medicine, and coupled with his awareness and experience with the immune system function, Dr. Cockrum proceeded to develop a pure colostrum process for production, thereby founding the Science of Colostrum. He founded Immuno-Dynamics, Inc. in 1980 and began identifying, qualifying, and quantifying colostral components. Dr. Cockrum is a partner with the Feather Wind UnlimitedTM company of Santa Fe whose founder and president is Anne Firth, RN. Ms. Firth is a deeply committed Health Consultant who, along with Dr. Cockrum, spends hours each day educating people about the benefits of colostrum as a support to the immune system.

Cost: donation, but register to reserve a seat
Location: TBA
Time: 7-9 PM
CEUs: 2

June 26
Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis

In this seminar, you will learn how tissue mineral analysis can identify mineral imbalances, glandular and immune system activity, dietary, digestive and emotional imbalances, blood sugar status, and trends for over 30 health conditions. The test can guide therapy with diet modification, food supplements and lifestyle changes.

Presenter: Lawrence D. Wilson, MD
Dr. Lawrence Wilson has a Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a medical degree from the University of the State of Guerrero, Mexico. He has had a holistic nutrition practice in Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona for 21 years. Dr. Wilson specializes in the clinical use of hair tissue mineral analysis and is recognized as a world authority in this field. He has also authored several books. Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis is a textbook on the theory and clinical application of mineral analysis. Healing Ourselves is a collection of 57 articles on nutrition, holistic healing and natural health care. Legal Guidelines for Unlicensed Practitioners is a guide to the safe practice of holistic healing in today's legal climate.

Cost: $75 students and faculty / $100 others
Location: TBA
Time: full day
Credits: .5
CEUs: 6
Prerequisites: Completion of the University's course Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (NM 307) or familiarity with Dr. Wilson's book, Nutritional Balancing and Hair Mineral Analysis beneficial, but not required.


June 26
The Peril of Vaccinations

This lecture will focus specifically on the dangers in vaccinations for your children, long-term side effects and alternatives available today. It will also address legal issues, foreign travel, and politics involved in the mandatory requirements for vaccinations and immunizations along with options and alternatives that parents and practitioners may choose.

Presenter: Angelika Koch, MCH, RSHom, HNHIr, MGNI, IAC
Dr. Angelika Koch sees herself as a practitioner of "Integrated Medicine". She trained in England as a Registered Homeopath, Herbalist & Natural Healer, Iridologist and Colourtherapist. In England, next to running a full-time private practice, she also taught seminars at several schools in basic anatomy, herbalism, Earth Medicine and Native American medicinal plants. Born in Germany, and a mother of two sons, Dr. Koch spent years in India and England. She now lives in Taos, New Mexico where she founded "Terra Nova", a center for integrated and educational medicine.

Cost: donation, but register to reserve a seat
Location: TBA
Time: 7-9 PM
CEUs: 2

June 26 & 27
Choosing Health & Saving Earth: How to Consume Food & Medicine

[Providing Membership Certification with the Functional and Dental Health (FDH) Foundation, Required for Health Coach Certification (CHC)]

Content:
A. Introduction to Functional Medicine and to Biological Dentistry
B. Ecological Nutrition for Life - How to Eat and Live as Nature Intended
The first day starts with a description of today's health trends, philosophies, and therapeutic approaches. The various definitions of health and disease will be discussed, leading to logical deductions regarding allopathic medicine's techniques of diagnosis and treatment. More holistic means of diagnosis and therapy will be offered, with scientific reasoning and common-sense approaches that support prevention, early diagnosis, and cause-oriented treatment of disease. Functional medicine will be defined, and several popular functional evaluations will be presented with sufficient details to empower the layperson to make valid decisions about self-assessments. The student will be able to recognize common tendencies and symptoms that would suggest utilizing these functional assessments and methods for obtaining and interpreting them will be discussed. The day continues with a discussion of the agricultural, industrial, and environmental sources of heavy metals and their toxic effects on the human body. Special focus is then given to mercury and other relevant heavy metals, and the role of dental amalgam in mercury exposure and toxicity. A review of the vast scientific literature will demonstrate the detrimental effects of mercury (and other components of amalgam) on the physiology of our immune system, central nervous system, endocrine system, general metabolism, the cardiovascular system, and our organs of detoxification. The benefits, risks, and basic aspects of dental procedures for amalgam removal are discussed, as well as methods for assessment of heavy metal burden, dental material compatibility, and other evaluations of dental health and disease. The controversies surrounding root canals, cavitations, and periodontal disease will be briefly explored as well as the nutritional aspects of dental and oral health, including detoxification pathways and procedures.

The last 3 hours of the first day and the entire second day promise to be a fascinating journey through our evolution, explaining the impact we have on our health and on our planet as consumers and producers of food. Both logical and scientific methods will be used to illustrate the optimal dietary lifestyle for humans, according to evolutionary and anthropological signposts, including discussions about proteins, fats, carbohydrates, animal flesh, dairy products, plant foods, raw foods, living foods, and the effects of out eating habits and choices on our physical, mental, and emotional health as individuals and as a society. Many nutritional myths will be dispelled, and the commercial and health food industries exposed (from canola oil to GMO's) as giant manufacturers of dietary propaganda designed to produce huge profits at the public's expense.

Presenter: Adiel Tel-Oren, MD, DC, LN, DACBN, DABOM, CCN, FABDA, DABCT(c)
Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren is a Medical Physician trained and licensed in Europe, a Doctor of Chiropractic trained and licensed in the U.S., a Licensed Nutritionist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oxidative Medicine and the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition, a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, a fellow of the American Board of Disability Analysts, the ACA Council on Nutrition (member), and a Diplomate Candidate with the American Board of Chelation Therapy. Dr. Tel-Oren was founder and president of Integrated Healthcare Clinics, a clinical education facility that was perhaps the first multi-disciplinary health care clinic offering unique integration of holistic and allopathic medical services by over 20 licensed practitioners under one roof. He is also founder and president of the Functional and Dental Health Foundation (FDH).

Cost: $200
Location: TBA
Time: full days
Credits: 1
CEUs: 12

June 27
The Influence of "Bio-Impedance" Controlled Current for

Improved Tissue Function and Accelerated Tissue Repair
A complete introduction to the Electro-Acuscope 80L and the Electro-Myopulse 75L, computerized electrical stimulation modalities that adjust the current dosage being delivered, based on the needs of the tissue. This will be a complete hands-on workshop demonstrating the "ABC" treatment plan for pain management.

Presenter: Edward R. Loeffler
Mr. Loeffler is the owner and founder of Advanced Biomedical technologies, the largest and oldest distributor of computerized electrical stimulation modalities. He helped to develop protocols for carpal tunnel, post-polio, stroke rehabilitation and RSD treatment. Mr. Loeffler designed and installed the "industrial Athlete" program for General Electric Appliance Park, Louisville, KY. He also developed - and markets - the premiere facial instrument for the esthetic and spa industry, the La Fleur Reparer.

Cost: $25
Location: TBA
Time: 2-5 PM
CEUs: 3

June 27
Nutritional Therapies for Cancer Prevention & Treatment

Knowledge is power, especially when you or someone you know is told, "It is cancer." This dynamic workshop will address both Prevention (reducing your risk) and Natural Treatment Modalities. Topics to be covered include:

  • The Biochemistry of Cancer
  • Cancer Marker Tests for Detection
  • Positron Emission Tomography for Detection
  • 30 Plus Factors that Contribute to Cancer - with emphasis on pesticides, chronic stress, DNA damage, toxic emotions, viruses, biological/cellular terrain, detoxification pathways, and immunosuppression
  • q Malnutrition and Malabsorption in the Cancer Patient
  • Are Nutritional Supplements Beneficial? If so, Which Ones?
  • Can & Should Antioxidants be used during Chemotherapy & Radiation?
  • Reducing Your Risk
  • What is the Best Diet for Cancer Prevention?
  • Selecting Cancer-Specific Phytonutrients with Proven Track Records
  • Nutritional Protocols for Cancer Patients

Presenter: Larry Milam, PhD, D.I.Hom., HMD
For the past 20 years Dr. Larry Milam has traveled throughout the world spreading his passionate message: "You can take charge of your health if you have the right knowledge." Dr. Milam holds two doctorate degrees - a Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Natural Medicine and a Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine from the British Institute of Homeopathy in London. He is the lead research chemist at his research and development laboratory located in San Dimas, California where he works constantly on developing cutting edge nutritional supplements, superfoods, and anti-aging modalities and technologies. Dr. Milam is a frequent guest lecturer at medical conferences, health seminars, and expos; has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows in the U.S. and Europe; and is the author of three books. He was recently elected president of the University of Natural Medicine where he has served as Profession of Nutrition for the last two years. He is also a charter member and medical advisor to the Society of Natural Medicine in Moscow, Russia.

Cost: donation, but register to reserve a seat
Location: TBA
Time: 7-9 PM
CEUs: 2

June 28
Living Systems Information Biofeedback Using the VEGA Bio-expert

Biofeedback is a training technique in which people are taught to improve their health and performance by using signals from their own bodies. Biological functions which are commonly measured include muscle tension, skin temperature, heart rate and brain waves. This workshop teaches practitioners biofeedback protocols for the study of a newly defined biological function: Living Systems Information. Living Systems Information is the body's bio-electronic language of energy and information. It is the biological communication mode that allows the body to instantaneously process the vast amount of data it receives from every part of itself and the environment. This study of living systems information biofeedback uses a new German biofeedback instrument, the VEGA Bio-expert. The Bio-expert is the first device produced by the well-known German VEGA firm specifically for the U.S. market. It is registered with the FDA as a medical device for biofeedback training. At this workshop you'll learn the science behind electrodermal screening and discover how it actually works. During the workshop's hands-on sessions, you'll be provided with step-by-step instruction on how to perform biofeedback measurements, interpret findings, and select the most effective therapies for each patient.

Presenter: Christopher J. Fabricius, ND
Dr. Christopher J. Fabricius is a Licensed Primary Care Physician. As a Naturopathic Physician, his medical training has encompassed Natural Medicine and Naturopathic Philosophy with Modern Conventional Medicine. He is a graduate of National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Fabricius is currently in private practice with an international base of patients. He does not treat "disease" per se, but rather, treats the individual to bring them to higher states of health both physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Within this scope he sees patients with dysfunctions ranging from acute colds and earaches to chronic degenerative and autoimmune conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, Crohn's disease and cancers. It has been his success with individuals having cancer that led him to be listed in the prestigious Ralph Moss, Ph.D. Report as one of the top physicians of Natural Medicine in the USA for patients afflicted with various cancers. In addition, Dr. Fabricius is a Master of the Chinese martial art of Gung u called 'Kang Nei Chin' - the art of "inexhaustible internal strength" - in which he has over 17 years experience.

Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: full day
# Credits: .5
CEUs: 6

June 28
Mind/Body Psychotherapy
as a Modality to Manage Psychological and Physical Pain

The workshop will explore a variety of assumptions and techniques that allow a wholistic practitioner to manage both physical and psychological pain. The primary assumption of the presenter is that the body holds much of our emotional and physical history and it (the body) rarely lies. By learning to hear the metaphor, understand body language, create visual pictures and apply therapeutic touch, the true meaning of pain comes alive and can be healed.

Presenter: Larry Weitz, PhD, NMD
Dr. Weitz is a licensed psychologist, massage therapist and doctor of natural medicine with over 35 years of clinical experience. He directed the departments of counseling psychology at George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University and Union College Schenectady, New York, and a special needs prison program for violent offenders. Dr. Weitz also developed lifestyle change programs for major industries: New Spirit Shoes, Optifast, Nu Skin, Nissan, Toyota, and others. He has published research and theoretical articles in professional journals, and co-authored the Mademoiselle Shape-up Book for Women and the Lifestyle Change Manual from the Doctors Diet Program. During the past six years Dr. Weitz has been teaching counseling for massage therapists, theoretical concepts, somatic integration and deep tissue sculpting at the Natural Health Institute maintaining a full-time practice in mind/body psychotherapy. He sees pain patients and those with general problems in living using individual and group psychotherapy with a variety of massage therapy modalities.

Cost: $60 students and faculty, $75 others
Location: TBA
Time: full day
Credits: .5
CEUs: 6

June 29
UnCreating Disease

Knowing the cause reveals the solution. This lecture explains how cancer and other diseases develop, and the steps necessary to reverse the procedure. It reveals why most cancer treatments fail through an incredibly interesting and enlightening discussion.

Presenter: Richard Anderson, ND
In 1983, Dr. Richard Anderson was close to death with severe memory loss, devastating fatigue and pain. After various healing attempts, he went into the wilderness to fast and pray. Sudden and unexpected results occurred with his inspired discovery of a unique combination of herbs that allowed for thorough cleansing and revitalization of his internal organs. A series of unusual events further developed Dr. Anderson's exceptional method of healing which also promotes ongoing states of remarkable love and happiness. He has written two books related to his experiences, and will release a third this year on cancer, Uncreating Dis-Ease.

Cost: $60 students and faculty / $75 others
Location: TBA
Time: full day
Credits: .5
CEUs: 6

June 29, 30
Pain Management Certification Program

This is a unique pain management course in that it uses an integrative medicine approach to a pain management specialty. Additionally, it is the first of two levels required for completion of the Ph.D. in this specialty. Students are not required to complete a Ph.D. and may elect to participate in only the first part of the program. Completion of the first level is comparable to 'Board Certification in Pain Management' (BCPM). Practitioners successfully completing all requirements of the course shall be entitled to use "BCPM" to distinguish them for their academic and medical achievement. BCPM will provide the practitioner an in depth, broad spectrum knowledge in the utilization of the different western and complementary modalities available, a practitioner who can consult with other practitioners and help plan a more ideal treatment protocol for the patient of the 21st century. This course is particularly important for clinicians interested in integrating their practice of pain management with all currently available philosophies and modalities. The BCPM should meet the requirements of many third party carriers, which now require advanced level training or board certification status to be documented before consideration of claims for payment.
* Methodology *
The course consists of reading assignments supplemented with the two-day symposium wherein the practitioners will attend lectures by experts in their respective fields. The reading assignments will expose the student to both Western - Nerve Block, Electro Stim, Epidural, Spinal, Drug Therapy - and Complementary / Alternative - Acupuncture, Acupressure, Auriculotherapy, Chinese Herbs, Massage, Meditation, Nutrition, Qigong - techniques in pain management so that they can apply a wider and deeper source of knowledge in their diagnosis and treatment of pain disorders. The symposia will additionally offer hands-on experience in learning Qigong, Meditation, Trigger Point Release, Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy. Time will be allotted for in-person question resolution and communication with the panel of experts.
* Academic Assessment *
Evaluation will be a proctored written exam plus a thesis to be evaluated by a Certification Board (Bill Akpinar, Dac, DDS, MD; Larry Milam, DIHOM, HMD, PhD; Mark Dargan Smith, ND).

Presenter: Bill Akpinar, MD, DDS
Dr. Bill Akpinar is medical director at the Center for Healing in New York. Dr. Akpinar is uniquely qualified. He is a physician (M.D.), a dentist (D.D.S.), anesthesiologist and holds a doctorate in acupuncture with demonstrated excellence in auriculotherapy. He teaches martial as well as healing arts, including Taiji, Qigong, Shaolin Kung Fu and Shotokan Karate. Dr. Akpinar received advanced training from the personal physician to the Dalai Lama of Tibet. He is an Assistant Professor of Pain Management and Anesthesiology, and has established pain mitigation programs at numerous medical centers. He consults for many professional and college sports teams.

Cost: $ 300 + materials for independent-study, $500 for two-day symposium, $800 total for full Board Certification in Pain Management
Location: TBA
Duration: full days
# Credits: 5 credits for independent-study + 1 credit for two-day symposium
CEUs: 12
Prerequisites: Students must take the written portion of the BCPM program as well as the two-day symposium at the Conference. It is preferable that the written portion be completed before the Conference, but you may also be "in process" at the time of the Conference. If the timing is late, some exceptions may be made for participants taking the written portion after the Conference symposium.

June 30
Cleanse & Purify Thyself

Opening the elimination channels. Remove pounds of toxic rubber-like ropes (mucoid plaque) from the bowels, one of the most important contributors towards disease of the mind and body. Opening the lymphatic drainage system, cleansing the urinary system, purging the largest elimination organ - the skin, increasing energy, and feeling more alive and joyful, are other areas that will be covered in this exciting lecture.

Presenter: Richard Anderson, ND
(See June 29 "UnCreating Disease" for biographical information.)

Cost: $60 students and faculty / $75 others
Location: TBA
Time: full day
Credits: .5
CEUs: 6

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