Holistic Pediatric Training

Holistic Pediatric Training is back with a new series of five pediatric training seminars with acupuncture continuing education credits for all courses - both California CEUs and NCCAOM PDAs. In-person seminars and online distance training is available.

The Holistic Pediatric Training seminars conducted in the San Francisco Bay Area are designed to provide clinicians with an integrated program that conveys the concepts and skills necessary to treat children from a holistic perspective. Practitioners who want to expand their practices to treat children can now receive the training they need to become effective and confident child health care providers. Acupuncturists can develop confidence in diagnosing pediatric medical problems and managing children’s illnesses, as well as gaining a more comprehensive perspective on the holistic pediatric principles.

The seminar schedule is packed with unique and valuable courses on specialized pediatric topics unavailable from any other source. Seminar instructors are leading experts in the field of holistic pediatrics and practitioners with many years experience in teaching, writing, and clinical practice.

On the weekend of March 14-15, Naomi Richman will present a detailed seminar in pediatric Tui Na with practical protocols for common childhood illness. And pediatrician at Stanford University, Dr. May Loo, will share her expertise in the use of magnets, lasers, and other non-needle acupuncture techniques. Dr. Loo is the author of the recently published, authoritative reference work Integrative Medicine for Children and the comprehensive text Pediatric Acupuncture.

On the weekend of March 28-29, Drs. Stephen Cowan, developmental pediatrician, and Efrem Korngold, author of Between Heaven and Earth will conduct an intensive two day seminar on neurological problems, integrating a Chinese medicine and western perspective. They will share their perspective on the Chinese medicine view of neurodevelopment and its disorders in children, including ADHD, autism spectrum, seizure disorders, dyslexia, headaches and childhood PTSD.

On the weekend of May 16 and 17, Drs. Elisa Song, holistic pediatrician, and Randall Neustaedter, author of Child Health Guide and the forthcoming Holistic Baby Guide, will discuss the management of health problems in babies including the common syndromes of reflux and colic, eczema, and recurrent respiratory illnesses. The full range of holistic diagnosis, functional medicine assessment, and management protocols will be covered in depth.

Jake Fratkin, celebrated Chinese herbalist and author of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, will present a weekend on immune dysfunction and leaky gut syndrome in children on May 30-31. He will cover functional medicine testing as well as treatment programs that include western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine perspectives.

In addition, online distance seminars on various pediatric topics are available for practitioners who are unable to attend the in-person classes. You can register for all of these seminars at www.healthychild.com. Practitioners can attend individual seminars or the entire series. Early registration and student discounts available. Members of the Holistic Pediatric Association will receive a substantial discount on each seminar. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn holistic pediatrics from some of the world’s leading authorities and educators in this field.

February 10, 2009
Contact: Jane Sheppard, 707-570-0408, www.healthychild.com