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Herbal Theory:
Beginner's Guide to Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine   
   
(30 Hours)

Course Dates:  September 2012
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The TCM Herbal Theory course begins with basic foundation theories of 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.

Students must have completed Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine prior to enrolling in this course.

About the Instructors:

  Chris di tecco, Dipl. Ac, CHM
Instructor of Herbal Theory, Treatment of Disease and Student Clinic Supervisor

Chris’ passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine grew from his study of martial arts and T’ai Chi. It was a natural progression which led Chris to his apprenticeship at a local acupuncture clinic and eventually to formal instruction with Dr. David Lam at the Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Toronto. Graduating with a diplomas in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Chris went on to gain invaluable clinical experience at several TCM clinics in the greater Toronto area.

Chris has recently started teaching Herbal Theory and The Treatment of Disease with Acupuncture at the Shiatsu school of Canada.  Additionally, at the SSC, he works as a student supervisor.  Chris also operates a private practice in Mississauga.
   

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 and tuina.

This general interest course is open to those who have completed Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine Students will learn 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  

Completion of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) course is required for admission to the course .

Acupuncture Graduates or students who have completed 50% of the program,  can apply the Herbal Theory Course towards a TCM Practitioner Diploma, making the Diploma that much easier to achieve.

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

Course Details:

Cost: $250.00* plus hst

Prerequisites:  Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Course Dates:  September 2012

Registration: Please call 416.323.1818 ex.22 to register for this course.  Minimum enrollment is required to run this course.