With the launch of our Diploma of Phytotherapy program and new intakes in our other full-time programs, PRC has been replete with activity in the new year. Surrounded by new students, new instructors and endless visitors, there has barely been a dull moment. Amidst the excitement a television station even decided to stop by recently to broadcast many of the programs and services that we offer. 

The only drawback to all of the activity is that we have had little time to finish some important projects, one of which is the new website. The layout is still being improved, content updated and the functionality tweaked. Stay posted.

Enjoy the newsletter.

Sincerely,

Todd N Howard, President

PRC Welcomes New Students
PRC is pleased to welcome its newest students into the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the School of Phytotherapy and the Natural Health Program. Each semester the demand for natural health education increases, and we are pleased to educate and train health professionals of the future. To learn more about enrolling at PRC in upcoming semesters, please click here.

Student Health Centre changes operating hours Stop by the Student Health Centre (SHC) at PRC to benefit from natural health services at significantly reduced rates. The SHC offers Acupuncture, Acupressure, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Sound Therapy, Lifestyle and Nutritional Guidance and more, all performed by qualified practitioners or students under supervision. Treatments are $25 or less and some are free!

The SHC is open weekly from Tuesday to Thursday. Drop in to our Community Clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6pm and receive treatments for free (donations are accepted)!

SpiritHeals Conference
As co-host and sponsor of the upcoming SpiritHeals Conference, PRC is pleased to welcome to Victoria renowned speakers and delegates in the fields of spirituality and integrative medicine. Featuring Dr Joan Borysenko, Dr Raymond Moody and Dr Edgar Mitchell, the SpiritHeals Conference is an event not to be missed. For more information and to register, please visit www.spiritheals.ca.

Needle Drive Success
The Global Outreach Program at PRC recently hosted a successful acupuncture needle drive with the collection of more than 10,000 needles. Two PRC students took over 6,000 needles to the Sir Anton Jayasuriya Charitable Hospital in Sri Lanka where they will be used to treat hundreds of patients. The remainder will be used for future GOP visits. We would like to thank all of those who donated and extend a special thanks to John Stan of Eastern Currents for matching all needle donations and Spence Pentland of Acubalance Wellness Centre for collecting Vancouver donations.

Neuro Linguistic Programming to begin
The next session of PRC's NLP Practitioner Training Program begins in February. The knowledge and skills of Neuro Linguistic Programming are useful in many different fields including health, education, sports and business. The lessons and techniques of NLP are often the main source of information provided in seminars and workshops, and NLP is a vocation in itself. For more information on this 6-weekend training and to register, please contact our Office of Admissions or click here.

Exciting New Books at PRC Bookstore
PRC now has more books and titles in stock than ever before. Just a few of our new titles include Sports Acupuncture, Matt Callison's Motor Point Index, Acupuncture for the Eyes, TCM Diagnosis Study Guide and Ancient Herbs, Modern Medicine. If you have not stopped by our campus lately to peruse our vast selection of natural health books and Canada's lowest prices, please visit us in Market Square. If you can find one of our books cheaper elsewhere, we will do our best to match the price or beat it.

Community Herbalist Program open for May registration
PRC's 3-month Community Herbalist Program returns in May for another session. This unique 3-month program introduces students to the incredible world of plants and their medicinal uses from various cultures. Graduates of this program can use knowledge and experience gained to establish a community-based herbal clinic, work in the health and wellness retail sector, grow and maintain herbal gardens, create herbal preparations or matriculate into the Diploma of Phytotherapy program at PRC. For more information, please click here.

A-Channel hosts morning show at PRC
Victoria's A-Channel news broadcasted their Morning Show from PRC on January 13. We would like to thank Maggie and Jason for helping to make the event a success.

Japanese Acupuncture Program Module II
Another successful module of the Japanese Acupuncture Program has concluded at PRC. We would like to thank all of the registrants, course instructor Brenda Loew and teaching assistants Kezia Wineberg and Avery Yackel. For more information on the full certificate program, remaining modules, admission requirements and to register, please click here.

Books of the Month
This month the PRC Bookstore is featuring both the Manual of Dermatology in Chinese Medicine and the TCM Diagnosis Study Guide.

The Manual of Dermatology in Chinese Medicine by Shen De-Hui provides information needed to properly treat skin diseases. Introductory chapters discuss the history of dermatology in TCM, as well as aspects of diagnostics, differentiation and treatment that are peculiar to this field. The remaining 17 chapters provide detailed discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of specific skin conditions, including those most commonly seen in the clinic. Skin diseases are organized by biomedical categories, which will enable practitioners to easily reference available colour atlases of dermatology to aid in diagnosis. This book is available for $50.95.

The TCM Diagnosis Study Guide by Qiao Yi is organized around the 'four pillars' of TCM diagnosis: inspection, inquiry, listening and smelling, and palpation. In this text, each aspect is explained in a clear and systematic manner, with generous use of tables and illustrations. This is followed by a series of review questions for deeper understanding and a comprehensive self-examination consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions. This book is available for $47.95.

Click here to see other great titles in the PRC Bookstore.

Continuing Education at Alembic
Alembic Healing Arts Centre is pleased to offer several exciting courses in the near future.

Alembic will host Radical Forgiveness Ceremony as taught by Kimmie Leslie on January 25 from 12-3pm. Based on a Native American healing circle ceremony, this largely non-verbal process preserves privacy and anonymity, yet has proved itself to be extremely powerful and effective in allowing people to forgive themselves and others, bringing peace and happiness within. This sacred ceremony leaves participants feeling lighter and clearer around forgiveness-related issues. It safely and gently assists participants in releasing pain and unhealthy patterns that create difficulty and disappointment in their lives. For more information and to register, please visit www.fullcircleheal.com or contact Jennifer Aipedale at dtcm2006@hotmail.com.

On February 14-15, Certified Radical Forgiveness Coach Kimmie Leslie will also offer a 2-day Radical Forgiveness Workshop. This program assists individuals in freeing themselves from limiting energy patterns that create difficulty and imbalance in their life.  These hindering energetic patterns can be experienced as unharmonious relationships, physical, emotional, or mental difficulties, victimization, feeling inwardly or outwardly blocked, depression, negative stress, low energy, anxiety, fear, or ongoing difficulties in any area of life. For more information and to register, please visit www.fullcircleheal.com or contact Jennifer Aipedale at dtcm2006@hotmail.com.

Shelley Easthope will be providing a Level One Reiki workshop on February 27-March 1 at Alembic Healing Arts Centre. This multi-day course in Usui Shiki Reiki provides a simple and effective approach to hands-on healing for oneself and family or friends. Graduates will receive a First Degree Reiki Certificate.

Shelley is also offering Level Two Reiki on March 20-22.

For more information about any of the reiki workshops and to register, please click here.

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Comments? Suggestions?
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In this issue: Welcome Letter  PRC welcomes New Students Student Health Centre changes hours SpiritHeals Conference presents renowned speakers Needle Drive Success NLP to begin PRC Bookstore Community Herbalist Program A-Channel broadcasts from PRC Faculty positions at PRC Japanese Acupuncture Program Books of the Month    Continuing Ed at Alembic