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Herbal Theory: a beginner's guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)       50 Hours

The TCM Herbal Medicine Theory course begins with basic foundation theories of the energetic properties, channel trophisms, tastes, actions and categories of Chinese medicinal herbs employed therapeutically.

Students will be introduced to detailed analysis of the different types of herb classes, categories and sub-categories of Traditional Chinese medicinals in relation to their primary therapeutic action. 

The Herbal Theory course will provide students with the opportunity to explore various clinical applications, indications and contraindications through the continuous study of Chinese medicinal herbs.

Instructor of TCM Herbal Theory Course: Adina Stanescu Cert.Ac., DCHM

Adina Stanescu received her acupuncture certificate from the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1984, and a diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Institute of Chinese Herbal Therapy in 1997, in Toronto .

She interned at the Longhua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai , China.

Adina has pursued post-graduate certificates in dermatology, infertility,  autoimmune and allergic diseases, as well as MotorPoint acupuncture.

She runs a thriving private practice and writes regularly for various health publications, determined to educate the public on the comprehensive ability of TCM as an effective way to treat many of the most troubling health conditions of modern society.

Benefits of the Herbal Theory Course

The use of Chinese medicinal herbs is a major component of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is often practiced in combination with other modalities such as acupuncture, tuina or shiatsu therapy.

This general interest course is open to anyone interested in learning more about how Chinese herbs and herbal theory can effectively treat a variety of conditions ranging from dermatological conditions to gastrointestinal problems as well as managing the side effects of chemotherapy.

Course Accreditations  

Anyone can take this course, however for those interested in specializing in Chinese Herbs, this introductory course can be applied to the part time, three year Chinese Medicinal Herbs Diploma. 

For those who have already completed 1900 hours or more of Acupuncture training can apply to the Herbal Theory Course towards a TCM Practioner Diploma, making the TCM Practioner Diploma that much easier to achieve.

A letter of attendance will be issued at the end of this course.

Course Details:

Cost: $417.00* (plus gst) or pay monthly - $110.50 per month 

Course Dates: September 10th - December 6th, 2008 - Wednesday 9am to 12:15pm

Registration: Please call 416.323.1818 to register for this course.  Minimum enrollment is required to run this course.