The Kanpo Treatment of Digestive Disorders:
Byo Jyo Betsu Chi Ryo
(Treatment according to named diseases)
-Nigel Dawes, MA, LAc
April 24-25, 2010
9:00am - 5:00pm
Bamboo Grove 134 SE Taylor, Portland, OR 97214
$335 - Professionals
$235 - Students (Masters or Doctoral)
13 NCCAOM PDAs (pending)
This course provides an in depth discussion of digestive disorders from a Kanpo perspective. There are many unique features to the Kanpo system, in particular the key role played by abdominal diagnosis (Fukushin). Conditions covered range in breadth as related to the Gastrointestinal (GI) tract, e.g. excessive thirst, GERD, gastritis, IBS, and hepatitis.
The workshop will focus on two distinct but related clinical approaches: 1) The treatment of named (western) GI disorders and the appropriate formula differentiations. 2) The assessment and treatment of constitutional diagnoses involving the GI system. For each case, formulas will be discussed in terms of their Clinical Pattern (Sho), including Constitutional Patterns (Taishitsu Sho), signs and symptoms and especially Abdominal Conformation (Fuku Sho).
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Seminar Structure
Day 1
We begin with a review of the history, terminology, and theory of Kanpo and discuss basic palpation protocols (Fukushin). In the afternoon, discussion centers on common gastrointestinal conditions and the appropriate formulas, including the corresponding abdominal patterns.
Day 2
We begin with a brief review of palpation protocols and practice Fukushin in pairs. The majority of the day continues the discussion of common GI conditions. Opportunity for clinical theatre is provided with Nigel working on attendees and discussing his process. The seminar concludes with ample time for discussion, questions and answers.
Bio
Nigel has been involved in the field of East Asian Medicine for over 25 years. Beginning with a trip to Japan in the early 1980’s following a first degree in comparative literature, his education has included Acupuncture School in Tokyo where he lived for almost 6 years before leaving to pursue further clinical studies in China in 1987. After 6 years back in his native London, he moved to New York in 1993 where he has a full-time practice and is on the faculty of both Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Tristate College of Acupuncture.
Nigel is known for his work in the field of Zen Shiatsu, founding and directing the London College of Shiatsu, lecturing internationally and publishing 2 books on the subject. He has also contributed widely to academic administration in the field serving as Dean of the Oriental Medicine department of a NY College for 8 years and on several professional boards and committees nationally. In recent years he has dedicated his teaching and practice to Kanpo, Sino-Japanese Herbal Medicine, and has lectured widely on the subject, publishing numerous journal articles and a translation of a modern Kanpo classic due in print in Spring 2010. Nigel lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife, 9 year-old daughter and 2 month-old son.
