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To say 2009 has been a busy year thus far would be a tremendous understatement. Heading into our fourth month, this is only our second newsletter, and the summer semester is about to begin. One of the main reasons for our busy-ness is what lies behind this newsletter. I have been talking excitedly about its imminent arrival for nearly 6 months, and now, our new website has finally arrived. I hope it does not disappoint. It does not have all of the features that it one day will, but it should prove to be very user-friendly and informative. In the next phase of development, we will bring back the noteworthy Practitioner Directory, with new listing features and enhanced navigability. Of course there are other things that keep us perpetually on the go, including our ever-growing student body, a few new programs that are coming down the pipeline, and a business award that was recently bestowed upon us: Douglas Magazine's "10 to Watch" among Victoria's notable new businesses. For fear of running out of time again, I am going to keep this brief and let you get to the rest of the newsletter, and hopefully to our new website. PRC Co-Hosts Spiritheals ConferencePRC is pleased to welcome to Victoria some of the leading speakers in Integrative Medicine: Dr Joan Borysenko, Dr Edgar Mitchell and Dr Raymond Moody. These 3 speakers are to headline a group of dozens of fabulous speakers and healers in the highly anticipated SpiritHeals Conference to be held on May 29-31 at the University of Victoria. Presented by Animate Community and PRC, this conference will explore the growing research and clinical applications of spiritual belief and phenomena in the health care setting.In addition to the main conference program, a growing list of pre- and post-conference workshops are available to deepen your educational experience, recharge your batteries and extend your personal journey. The program will also include a unique combination of culture, music, visual art and health-promoting activities. Continuing ed credits are available for a variety of health professionals, including 10 MainPro 1 CME for physicians, 21 credits for RMTs and up to 12 credits for CTCMA registrants. Register by March 31 and take advantage of the early bird discount. Please click here for more information. Neil Gumenick to present Five Elements in Worsley TraditionClassical Five-Element Acupuncture, in the Worsley tradition, is one of the most complete, comprehensive, and far-reaching systems of medicine in the world. Presented by Neil Gumenick on May 23-24, this workshop will include both lecture and practical applications. For those who truly desire to treat the whole person, rather than parts, this weekend is the doorway into a system of medicine and a way of living that will transform the lives of those who practice it, as well as the patients they serve.Neil Gumenick is one of the world's foremost practitioners and teachers of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. He has been a Professor of Acupuncture at Emperor's College and SAMRA University and has taught at the USC and UCLA Schools of Medicine, the Worsley Institute, TAI Sophia, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine, the Pacific Symposium, CSOMA Expo, and the AOM Alliance Expo. He is a distinguished columnist for Acupuncture Today, and has been published in the California Journal of Oriental Medicine, the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly and the European Journal of Oriental Medicine. Neil is Founder and Director of the Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture and one of only 5 practitioners in the world to be designated a Master Apprentice to the late Professor J.R. Worsley. Click here for more information about this course and to register. PRC releases Summer ScheduleThe Summer 2009 schedule of classes is now online and class registration is open. If you are not enrolled in any program at PRC but would like to expand your knowledge of natural health, you may sign up for any course provided that you meet necessary prerequisites. For a list of the most popular courses, please see Continuing Education below. Non-credit seeking students can take most courses for $10 per instructional hour. Please contact admissions@pacificrimcollege.ca for more information.Continuing Education in Natural HealthPRC has released its Summer '09 Continuing Education Schedule. If you are interested in learning more about health and how to take preventative and curative measures to staying healthy in holistic ways, check out our learning opportunities. Courses begin the week of May 4 and include areas such as Holistic Nutrition, Herbal Medicine Making, Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Sports Acupuncture and more. Click here for more information and to register.Book of the Month For a limited time PRC is featuring Hara Dignosis: Reflection on the Sea by Kiiko Matsumoto and Stephen Birch. This book presents the theory and practice of abdominal diagnosis with the greatest care ever applied to an important diagnostic technique. Beginning with a historical and cultural perspective on the use of palpation in general, and abdominal palpation in particular, the book details the information required to master and extend the techniques presented. Stop by the PRC Bookstore to get your copy today for only $94.95. Supplies are limited.
Instructional Faculty SoughtAs always, PRC is accepting resumes from qualified instructors in the fields of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Western Herbal Medicine. PRC offers competitive wages, optional benefits and a high quality working environment. Interested candidates should send resumes to jobs@pacificirmcollege.ca. Click here for more information and other employment opportunities.PanAfrican Acupuncture Project seeks practitionersThe PanAfrican Acupuncture Project (PAAP) is a pioneering initiative based in East Africa that provides acupuncture training to local health care workers. Since 2003 PAAP has trained more than 160 health care workers to employ simple yet effective acupuncture techniques in the treatment of endemic conditions such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, malnutrition and tuberculosis. Those health care workers have in turn used their new skills to help thousands of Africans.The next PAAP trainings will be held in the Rakai, Lyantonde and Sembabule districts of Uganda and also in Kenya. The HIV/AIDS infection rate in Rakai is above 8%. The Kenya training will be from April 20-24. The Uganda training is from April 27-May 8. Please click here for more information. PRC launches new websitePRC is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, a powerful resource in the field of natural health. Whether you are a practitioner, student, patient or a potential learner, the site brings you closer to learning and employment opportunities, volunteer programs, educational resources and natural health information.In upcoming phases of the site, we will be bringing back the Practitioner Directory, replete with new listings and enhanced search options. We also will soon add to the site articles from health experts in a variety of fields. (If you have an article that you would like posted, please email it to admin@pacificrimcollege.ca.) If there is something you would to see added to the site or changed, please feel free to let us know. We appreciate your feedback. We would also like to thank Mojo Media for all of its hard work in putting the site together. Workshop on Japanese Acupuncture: Introduction to Meridian TherapyMartin Feldman presents Introduction to Meridian Therapy on April 3-5 at PRC. Meridian Therapy is Japan's premiere model of traditional acupuncture. This five phases treatment system relies on refined pulse and palpatory diagnosis skills, combined with subtle needling technique. This weekend covers (Shudo style) Meridian Therapy theory, palpation, needling and moxibustion techniques, five phases treatment strategy, and simple and effective clinical applications. One of the 3 days will be dedicated to hands-on practice for a thorough understanding of the system. Only a few registration spots remain. Please click here for more information about our Japanese Acupuncture courses and to register.Holistic Health Workshop at AlembicOn June 27-28, Alembic Healing Arts Centre is pleased to offerTetsuro Saito as he presents The Finger Test Method in Acupuncture. Tetsuro Saito teaches Shin So techniques throughout Europe and North America. His system - based on the finger test method developed by acupuncturists in Japan - enables practitioners to precisely sense point locations, trace meridian, identify imbalances in the human energy matrix, and confirm the effectiveness of their treatments. In this workshop, participants will also learn to finger test foods and supplements, use diodes in treatment, and balance the hara (abdomen) with gentle palpation. For more information on this exciting courses and to register, please click here. To Advertise in upcoming newsletters, please send you requests to admin@pacificrimcollege.ca. Comments? Suggestions?
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