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On the heels of our largest single semester intake ever, September proved to be an exciting month at PRC. Our first Yogatherapy program got off to a commendable start, the Community Herbalist Program returned with an entirely new and distinguished teaching faculty, and new students in all programs settled nicely into their respective courses. For interested students applications are now being accepted for all Winter 2010 academic programs.
October will likely not bring much of a change of pace, as it kicked off with a successful outreach trip to Kuper Island during which students harvested vegetables and replanted the community garden. We have also chosen this month to unveil our new greening plans for PRC, which begin with a food composter in our kitchen (see below to read about what critics are calling the greatest indoor composter on the market) and will hopefully soon lead to a paper towel composter and more.
Our Bookstore is stocked with over 120 titles in natural health, medicine and horticulture and also boasts our largest inventory to date of acupuncture needles, supplies and learning tools.
Enjoy the newsletter!
Todd N Howard, President
Outreach Road Trip, Island-Style Twenty-five PRC student body and faculty members recently spent a day on Kuper Island helping natives with crop harvesting and winter planting, and students cam e prepared with reports on local medicinal plants to share with the elders. Located in the southern Gulf Islands chain near Victoria, Kuper Island belongs to the Penelakut First Nations Tribe and has a population of 300. Discussions are underway for a return trip to plant a community medicinal garden and also to develop a PRC Global Outreach Clinic in the local health centre.
Global Outreach reaches NepalPRC is pleased to announce 2 new Global Outreach Program partnerships - the Acupuncture Relief Project and Vajra Varahi Healthcare - which will allow select students to complete clinical training in Nepal beginning this winter.
The Acupuncture Relief Project(ARP) is a free community acupuncture clinic that travels to countries that have been impacted by poverty, conflict or disaster. The Project gives practitioners, and now PRC students, an opportunity to gain valuable field experience while making a positive impact on foreign communities.
ARP is currently working with Vajra Varahi Healthcare (VVH) to provide acupuncture to the villagers of Chapagoan, Nepal. VVH, a small charitable healthcare organization situated next to Vajra Varahi Buddhist monastery outside of Kathmandu, provides affordable healthcare in the traditions of Tibetan, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
PRC is honoured to partner with both of these groups to ensure that the villagers of Chapagoan and elsewhere receive essential health services.
PRC turns GreenerPRC is on a mission to become "greener" than ever before. Although we have always been an environmentally friendly school - with on-going recycling programs, the daily use of natural lighting, non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products, recycled paper and much more - PRC is doing an eco-overhaul. This month we have added a NatureMill indoor composter to our student/faculty kitchen (see below), we are transitioning marketing materials onto 100% recycled paper with plant-based inks, and we are exploring paper towel composting. We will update you regularly as to our progress, and give you green-friendly tips along the way.
PRC now sells NatureMill CompostersDeposit food waste any time of the day - up to 120 lbs (55kg) per month - into the indoor NatureMill XE Composter. Using an efficient composting process consisting of mixing, air flow, heat and moisture, this no-odour composter turns food waste into concentrated compost in roughly 2 weeks. The finished soil material drops into a tray in the bottom of the conveniently-sized unit and is ready for use in yo ur garden. The energy released during composting destroys odours, pathogens and seed germination. More than 70 percent of the initial waste disappears into water vapour, leaving a very concentrated compost fertilizer. NatureMill uses just 5 kwh/month of electricity and recycles its weight in waste every 10 days, diverting over 2 tons of waste from landfills over its life. The NatureMill XE is made entirely from recycled and recyclable materials. Stop by PRC today in to see our NatureMill Composter in action and to purchase yours. Please click here for more information.
New DongBang Needles and Supplies arrivePRC just received its largest shipment yet of DongBang acupuncture needles, moxibustion, point location models and other supplies. We continue to carry the revered Spring-Handle needle in various gauges and lengths from 15mm to 135mm. Looking for tiger warmers, plum blossom needles, press tacks, hand needles, loose and stick-on moxa, or acupoint location models? We have those also. Please check the PRC Bookstore to see our stock of acupuncture supplies.
Winter 2010 Community Herbalist ProgramAs the Fall Community Herbalist Program reaches its midpoint, registration is open for the Winter program that begins in February. This unique 3-month program introduces students to the incredible world of plants and their medicinal uses according to various cultures. Graduates of this program can use knowledge and experience gained to establish a community-based herbal clinic to assist family and friends, 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 and to register, please click here.
Traditional Thai Massage program starts in JanuaryThe Traditional Thai Massage Program is a 4-month certificate program that introduces students to the philosophies, therapeutic principles and techniques of Thai Massage. Thai Massage forms the "energy medicine" component of the unique healing system of Traditional Thai Medicine - a holistic approach to health that addresses the body (through diet and herbs), psychospirituality (through practices such as meditation) and the flow and balance of vital energy in the energetic systems. During a Thai massage, the practitioner guides the recipient into various postures linked together in a flowing series, applying acupressure with hands and feet, arms and legs. Over the years, Thai Medicine and Massage have adopted and incorporated influences from Indian Ayurveda and yoga practices, as well as Chinese healing arts. Please click here for more information and to register.
Winter 2010 Diploma ProgramsApplications are being accepted for enrolment into Winter 2010 diploma and certificate programs. We welcome students from all over the world to apply to our School of Integrative Health, School of Phytotherapy and School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. If you are interested in enrolling to study natural health at PRC, please contact our Office of Admissions today.
Bookstore stocked with more books than everWith new programs and more students at PRC, our Bookstore has grown to include dozens of new titles related to Herbal Medicine, Yogatherapy, Western Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and more. Visit our online Bookstore to peruse titles (not all titles are listed) or stop by our campus. If you find a book priced elsewhere for less, we will do everything we can to match or beat it.
2010 Japanese Acupuncture ProgramCanada's only Japanese Acupuncture Certificate Program returns to PRC in January 2010. This 100-hour modular program covers a broad range of treatment techniques from Japan, including abdominal (hara) palpation and diagnosis, subtle needling techniques, moxibustion, use of intradermals, press tacks and press spheres, cupping and bloodletting techniques, Sotai, and non-needling pediatric (Shonishin) techniques. Registration spaces are very limited so don't delay in enrolling in a program that graduates are calling their best educational experience to date. Modules 1, 2 and 3 can be taken independently. Students who complete all 5 modules within 24 months graduate with a certificate in Japanese Acupuncture, endorsed by the Japanese Acupuncture Institute of Seattle.
Join WellPlan todayWellPlan is unique group wellness plan that promotes the regular use of non-toxic, sustainable therapies. All members receive Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine treatments in Pacific Rim College's Student Clinic. Treatments are performed by professional practitioners with student observers, or by advanced-level students under direct supervision of professional practitioners. WellPlan is designed for small and large businesses that are seeking alternatives to expensive, under-used healthcare plans. For only $100 per month for every 5 individuals, WellPlan can help to keep your entire team healthy.
Books of the Month Acupuncture Desk Reference, v.1 and v.2 by David Kuoch are on sale at PRC during October. Extremely popular with acupuncturists, herbalists, and student practitioners, ADR v.1 is a 416-page clinic reference book that provides more than 315 Chinese formulas, 370 herbs, Zang Fu, acupuncture points, special categories, clinical indications, methods, practice, and food as medicine for the most common ailments. One third of this book is devoted to Western Medicine, which allows the user to check for drugs, labs, herbal interactions, botanicals, nutrients and supplements. A resource section provides the most up-to-date information for your everyday clinical practice, including insurance providers, suppliers and general health forms for your practice.
ADR v.2 is the perfect complement to ADR v.1 and contains information on pain management, women's health, Shen disturbance and includes comprehensive sections on Qi Gong and Master Tung. The 304-page ADR v.2 provides symptoms, formulas, points and exercises for diagnosing and treating 3 of the most common syndromes in TCM. Stop by the PRC Bookstore to get your copies today for only $47.95 each. Discounts are available for bulk purchases.
Continuing Education at AlembicViVi Therapy and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner Roxanne Derkson will present a 2-day workshop entitled "Posture, Flexibility and Your Movement Habits... Change is Possible" based on the Feldenkrais Method of Body Awareness and Function. This is a practical workshop and highly motivational for individuals and practitioners alike. Participants will discover insight into what good posture really is, how to achieve it, increase flexibility and refine poor movement habits. The workshop will include related anatomy, Awareness Through Movement lessons, class discussion and self-exploration and discovery. Roxanne has had 21 years clinical experience as a Registered Massage Therapist and has practiced the Feldenkrais Method since 1994. The course is on October 25th and November 8th from 9:45am-12:45pm at Alembic Healing Arts Centre. Registrations is $130.00 GST for both days. Please click here for more information and to register.
Reiki Levels 1 and 2 with Shelley Easthope return to Alembic in October and November. The Level 1 Reiki class introduces the history of the Usui System of Reiki and provides instruction in a foundation treatment that is useful for chronic conditions and self-maintenance. This course also covers treatment in emergency situations and other applications of Reiki such as treatment of pets, food and plants. On completion, students receive a First Degree Certificate from the Reiki Alliance. Level 1 is scheduled for October 16-18.
The Level 2 Reiki class provides a review of Level 1 and of experience in subsequent practise. This course also introduces the student to distant treatment and the 3 symbols, and includes an initiation to the second degree symbols. Level 2 is schedule for November 6-8. Please click here to register for Level 1 and Level 2 Reiki.
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