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If you received this newsletter by email, you may have noticed the image of the spring flowers that serve as the entry page. This may seem a bit strange to you, especially if you are in the grips of winter weather where you live. For those of us in Victoria, however, it isn't. February is typically when our city begins to bloom. Soon View Street, just a few blocks from the college, will be canopied with pink Japanese plum blossoms and throughout the city flowers will burst through the ground.
Despite the signs of spring, I suppose this time of year a Happy New Year is in order, albeit a little belated. We are back in full swing with 7 programs in session, including what has proven to be a sensational launch of our Traditional Thai Massage program.
Speaking of launches, at the recent Victoria Health Show we launched our new line of teas, known as Pacific Rim Organics. We currently have more than a dozen varieties of certified organic black, green, oolong, rooibos and herbal teas in stock. The herbal teas are our custom blends designed by James Christian, Dean of the School of Phytotherapy, and herbal students. All teas are available for purchase at our college and will soon be in select retail outlets.
With our beautiful weather, unique organic health products, bookstore, student clinic and exciting educational opportunities, there has never been a better time to visit our campus. Call or email today to make your appointment, or simply stop by. We look forward to meeting you.
Enjoy the newsletter!
Todd N
Howard, President
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine admission requirements change Students wishing to study Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in British Columbia no longer need to have 60 credits of university-transferable coursework. The governing body of Chinese Medicine in BC (CTCMA) has modified provincial bylaws to permit students with only a high school diploma to enrol in and complete academic programs. If this change benefits you, we encourage you to apply for admission into our School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for May or September 2010. Our new admissions application will be available online soon.
PRC Directors visit famous Chinese TCM UniversityTwo PRC directors recently visited Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine to pave the way for a partnership that would allow for the exchange of students for clinical and classroom training. Liaoning University, located in the city of Shenyang in northern China, is home to 15,000 students studying TCM and is revered for its academic integrity, affiliated hospitals and research opportunities. The 2 institutions have reached a verbal agreement that will soon lead to clinical opportunities for PRC Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine students.
Second Chinese Pulse Diagnosis Workshop Sells OutIf you were hoping to learn the art of "Chinese Pulse Diagnosis" with Brandt Stickley this spring, you will have to put your name on the course wait list and hope for registration cancellations for his upcoming workshop. This, his second workshop of the year, has sold out just as the first. For those of you fortunate enough to have attended the January workshop or registered for the workshop on March 20-21, Brandt will return later in the year to conduct an advanced pulse diagnosis workshop. Brandt provides didactic and practical pulse training in which students learn to palpate the 8 depths, the 6 principal positions and 24 complementary positions associated with the system elaborated by Dr. Leon Hammer. Click here for more information and to add your name to the course wait list.
Student Clinic Winter HoursPRC's Student Clinic hours have expanded to 5 days weekly, beginning as early as 8:15am and ending at 6:30pm. Call to schedule your next acupuncture appointment or herbal consultation. Also, take advantage of our new and improved Community Clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6:30pm and receive acupuncture and herbal consultations by donations. No appointment necessary for the Community Clinic. Click here for more information, rates and the updated schedule.
Pacific Rim Organics launchedWe are pleased to announce the launch of our new line of organic teas from around the world. Pacific Rim Organics provides high quality loose leaf teas including our own custom herbal blends. Our teas include a classic English Breakfast, a rich Tanzania Sunrise, a refreshing Jasmine Gold Dragon Green and a West Coast Rooibos to name a few. Stop by our campus pick some up or phone or email for delivery. As always, custom herbal blends are available to those who partake in a herbal consultation in either our student clinic or professional clinic, Alembic Healing Arts Centre. All of our delicious teas will soon be listed on our website and are available to purchase at our campus.
Vitamineral Greens sales soarVitamineral Greens has quickly become a top seller at PRC. This completely organic superfood contains a full spectrum of naturally occurring, absorbable and non-toxic vitamins, minerals, all essential amino acids, antioxidants, chlorophyll, soluble and insoluble fibres, tens of thousands of phytonutrients, and other organic nutrients. Ingredients include Nettle Leaf, Alfalfa Leaf Juice, Dandelion Leaf Juice, Barley Grass Juice, Oat Grass Juice, Wheat Grass, Spirulina, Chlorella, Icelandic Kelp, Dulse, an array of probiotics and much more. Check out our online store to learn more about this great health product and others.
Community Herbalist Program draws near The Winter 2010 Community Herbalist Program begins on January 21. 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 and matriculate into the Diploma of Phytotherapy program at PRC. For more information and to register, please click here.
PRC welcomes new students We are pleased to welcome new students to PRC for the Winter 2010 semester. Dozens of new students from around the globe have converged to study natural health at PRC. New students are enrolled in our Traditional Thai Massage program, Japanese Acupuncture program and our multi-year diploma programs. If you are thinking of starting career in natural health, click here to learn about the programs and opportunities that we offer.
2010 Japanese Acupuncture Program Module One of Canada's only Japanese Acupuncture Certificate Program has just concluded, but registration spaces still remain for Module Two (Manaka's Yin-Yang Channel Balancing Therapy) and Module Three (Introduction to Meridian Therapy). The 3-day modules cover 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 and Sotai. Space also still remains for the 4-hour workshop on non-needling pediatric (Shonishin) techniques to be held May 1. Modules 1, 2, 3 and Shonishin of the Japanese Acupuncture Program 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.
Yogatherapy returns in May 2010 Due to great demand, PRC's Foundations of Yogatherapy Program returns in May 2010. As a component of our 2-year Eastern Therapies and Bodywork Diploma program, this 4-month certificate program can be taken either as part of the full program or independently. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Less than a handful of registration spaces remain so do not delay in signing up for this program that students are raving about.
Book of the Month The definitive guide to the safe, clinical practice of acupuncture, this 6th edition of the Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists reflects the efforts of educators and professionals in the acupuncture and Oriental medicine field to bring you the most up-to-date information available, including OSHA and CDC standards. It is the manual recommended by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for study for the Clean Needle Technique Exam, which is part of the national certification process for acupuncture and Oriental medicine professionals in the United States. This 6th edition includes new chapters on exposure control plans, practitioner health and hygiene, record keeping, information on blood-borne pathogens, and establishing and maintaining a clean and safe office environment. Stop by the PRC Bookstore to get your copy today for only $36.95.
Continuing Education at Alembic Alembic Healing Arts Centre, located adjacent to Pacific Rim College, is pleased to host the Hakomi Institute of BC and the presentation of "Mindfulness-Based Counselling Skills for Bodyworkers" on March 27-28.
In bodywork, often clients are opened up to deep experiences with strong emotions, images and memories. These experiences can be powerful doorways to the unconscious and important steps in healing. They can also sometimes be confusing and scary for both client and therapist if the therapist does not have adequate skills for processing what comes up. In addition, if the client has a history of trauma, it can be like opening Pandora's box. In this workshop registrants will learn how to use mindfulness as an integral part of deeper therapy, how to bring unconscious meaning to body symptoms and strong emotions, the difference between developmental trauma and shock trauma and how to respond to both, and tools more deeply explore issues and process what comes up. Tuition is $295 or $260 if registered by February 25. Please contact Rae Bilash at 250.361.2045 or info@raebilash.ca for more information and to register.
On March 14, Working Class Acupuncture (WCA) is pleased to present a workshop on Community Acupuncture. Based in Portland, Oregon, WCA has the mission of using acupuncture to create social change in health care by providing, and advocating for others to provide, accessible acupuncture for working class patients. WCA also provides technical assistance to acupuncturists who want to make their practices accessible to patients who do not have insurance. Workshop registration is on a sliding scale ($150 - $200 for professionals; $75 - $125 for students). For more information and to register, please visit Working Class Acupuncture.
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