Classical Acupuncture Mentorship 2024
Overview
The Classical Acupuncture Mentorship is a comprehensive, clinically-focused journey through the complement channel system of Chinese medicine.
This class presents the sinew, luo, divergent and extraordinary channels in a systematic way so that each channel system can be understood both individually and in relationship to the whole. This is essential: taking individual courses in complement channel theory without the entire picture is like trying to put a puzzle together with only half the pieces. The picture simply will not be clear.
The primary channel system deals exclusively with the present moment and excels at moderating acute symptoms that are occurring now. They deal with symptom management as opposed to disease remission.
The primary channels work as a system of triage in relation to the complement channels. They direct pathology to the appropriate “holding” area in the complement channel system where the body stores pathology in latency. This is where we find answers to the most challenging health cases.
Format
Participants may attend the live-streams (recommended), or watch the videos on their own time, or a combination of both. Distance learning can be done anytime on your own schedule.
The 2024 Mentorship will begin on January 28, 2024. There are 7 classes per module. Each class is 3 hours long. Each module will offer 20 hours of continuing education. Classes can be taken live or via recorded videos.
Recordings are made available for streaming within 72 hours of the lecture and are available for the year.
It is recommended that participants take the course in order from Module I to Module III. The live cohort begins every year in January.
Module I Content
Conception to Constitution
Role of the Lung & the Corporeal Soul in conception
The prenatal generation cycle
Birth & the establishment of the constitution
Antique points as triage pathways
Disease progression & remittance through the Complement channels
Classical Chinese Medical Physiology
Metabolism & Functions of Gu Qi, Zong Qi, Zhen Qi, Zheng Qi, Qing Qi, Ying Qi, Wei Qi
Metabolism & Functions of Jin/Ye Fluids, the red substance, Xue, Sui, Jing
Primary channel trajectories: detailed structure & treatment implications
Primary channel treatment strategies in the context of the complement channels
Sinew channel theory & treatment
Movement assessment
The nervous system & intuition
Pulse descriptions: sinew pulses
Trajectories & indications
Specialized sinew treatment, needling and adjunctive technique descriptions
Advanced Pulse Descriptions
Module II Content
Musculoskeletal Luos: musculoskeletal injuries with bruising / contusions / bleeding
Longitudinal Luos: the premier treatment for emotional & mental health disorders
Transverse Luos: organ inflammation & rebellious qi
Extraordinary Luos: self-actualization and the resolution of generational trauma
Circulatory Luos: specialized longitudinal luo applications for circulatory disorders
Digestive Luos: specialized transverse luo applications for gastrointestinal disease
Lancet & Plum blossom technique descriptions
Module III Content
Cutaneous zones, ancestral sinews & five axes
Divergent confluences: chronic, degenerative disease
Autoimmune disease
Extraordinary vessels: congenital, hereditary & epigenetic disease
Childhood trauma
Gu Ghosts & Gui Parasites: severe mental health & parasitic diseases
Vibrating pulse descriptions
SDS, DSD, and Vibrating needling technique descriptions
Costs
Costs per Module
Practitioner: Early-bird: $600.00 USD / General: $650.00 USD
Student: Early-bird: $500.00 USD / General: $550.00 USD
*Student rates are for students currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution*
You can purchase all 3 modules for $1800.00 USD.
Refunds
75% refund if requested in writing two weeks prior to the start of each module. None thereafter.
Registration
Please use the buttons below or contact info@acupuncturementorship.com to register.
2024 Dates
Module I Dates
January 28 // February 4, 11, 25 // March 10, 17, 24 (early-bird registration ends January 10, 2024)
Module II Dates
April 28 // May 5 // June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (early-bird registration ends April 10, 2024)
Module III Dates
August 4, 11, 18, 25 // September 8, 15, 22 (early-bird registration ends June 28, 2024)
Livestream Time
20:00 - 23:00 UTC
Expectations
Live transmission is important.
Ideally, this class should be taken live online and recordings used for review. It works best to attend as many live classes as possible and use recordings to catch up when you can’t.
Participants can expect to commit 3-6 hours per week on the class.
Continuing Education
Modules 1 & 2 have been approved by the NCCAOM (Provider #610) and the State of California Acupuncture Board (Provider #1593) for 20 distance-learning continuing education credits.
Module 3 has been approved by the NCCAOM (Provider #610) for 20 distance-learning continuing education credits.
Module 3 has applied to the State of California Acupuncture Board (Provider #1593) for 20 distance-learning continuing education credits, approval pending.
Registration
Contact info@acupuncturementorship.com
Legal
Please note that these classes presented by Sean Tuten & the Classical Acupuncture College LLC are recorded. Methods used may include audio, video or still photography. Because audience members ask questions or participate as subjects in the classes, and because recording may include audience members, Sean Tuten & the Classical Acupuncture College LLC requires that, as a precondition to signing up for any modules, all attendees consent, without restriction, to being recorded in whatever form recording is occurring by Sean Tuten & the Classical Acupuncture College LLC at the class. Attendees must further agree that all rights, including all intellectual property rights, to such recordings (and to all derivative works of such recordings in whatever form), shall belong exclusively to Sean Tuten and the Classical Acupuncture College LLC. Attendees will not be compensated in any way for providing the above permission or for releasing any rights to recordings; rather it is a precondition to attend the classes.
NCCAOM - Course Participant Attestation
I understand that the information in this courses presented by the Provider and/or Instructor(s) is for educational purposes only and should only be applied with appropriate clinical judgment and used by a trained and licensed practitioner. Governmental laws and regulations vary from region to region and the contents of this course vary in permissible usage. The participant is required to check their local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the practice requirements and scope of practice issues and the use of the information of this course including, but not limited to, theory, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. I acknowledge that NCCAOM does not endorse any specific treatment regimens of any kind. Furthermore, if I use any modalities or treatments taught in this course, I agree to waive, release, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue NCCAOM from and against any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of any injury, loss, or damage that a person may sustain related to the use of the information in this course. I understand that this Release is governed by the laws of District of Columbia, U.S.A. and shall survive the termination or expiration of this course.