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Sports and Traumatic Injury Herb 1 Day CPD Course
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The day begins with a theoretical explanation of yin and yang problems with the joints, TCM and Qi gong treatment methods for joint and musculo-skeletal problems and how the dit da jow chinese herbal medicine formula works.
Herb samples and practical explanation for the preparation and use of the dit da jow chinese herbal medicine formula for the treatment of bone, joint and musculo-skeletal problems and sports injuries will be taught. How to use the herbs for both internal and external treatments will also be explained.
In 1989 the World Health Organization Of The United Nations published a book listing 150 of the most commonly used herbs in Chinese medicine.
The book says:
"China has a long history of herbal medicine and has developed a unique system for using it. The herbs safety and efficiency have been established by means of modern tests in a scientific frame work."
Admission RequirementsReturn to Top ↑
This course is for health professionals and practitioners who are interested in how to use Chinese Herbal Medicine for musculoskeletal ailments, sports injury and traumatic injury, bruises and sore muscles, to stop pain, reduce swelling and inflammation and disperse blood stagnation to assist them in their practice. It would be relevant for acupuncturists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractic practitioners as well as sports massage and other types of body workers.
This course would be excellent training for people who have done our Spinal and Orthopaedic Acupuncture courses or our Acupressure course. It would complement these systems, the herbs could be applied as a balm after the treatment to the affected area. Or the patient could drink them as a herbal tea or as a medicinal wine to heal them from the inside.
Martial artists who get bruising and bone fractures in their training would also benefit from this course. There is a specialized aspect of martial arts training called Iron Palm and another aspect called Iron Body. These training methods use a formula called Dit da jow which I am teaching on this course.
Applicants need Anatomy & Physiology.
FeeReturn to Top ↑
The cost of this unique and highly specialised 1 day CPD course is £150.
(Please note that course fees are non-refundable)
TutorReturn to Top ↑
Paul Brecher FAcS MPCHM
Principal of The College of Chinese Medicine
Paul Brecher studied at Fook Sang College and later at The College of Chinese Medicine, he was also apprentice to Dr Ac Bernard Kai Lam Lee and Paul Robin.
He has been teaching and practicing Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for over 16 years and Chinese Martial Arts and Healing Arts for 30 years. Teaching Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan, Bagua Chang and Wutang Shan Chuan. His ten instructional DVDs and eight books on the Chinese healing and martial arts have been translated into numerous languages and are on sale internationally.
Paul edited the English language version of the Chinese governments Qi Gong book - Knocking at the Gate of Life - and has been in the national press, on radio and on TV many times explaining and demonstrating the many great benefits of the Chinese martial and healing arts.
He has been developing the College syllabus for many years and has refined it into a systematic practical student friendly form.
Paul lectures at the College of Chinese Medicine and is also a specialist TCM consultant at the Clinic of the College of Chinese Medicine.
Interviewed by Sky TV News on 9 July 2004 to help explain to the public more about Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Interviewed by BBC Lunchtime News on 21 December 2004 and demonstrated advanced Acupuncture techniques.
Application FormReturn to Top ↑
Please submit this form and the course tutor will respond to your email to inform you of whether you have been accepted. If you have any queries about this course please contact
Paul Brecher on 07534 493 888 or email: paul@taiji.net
Acupuncture Society membershipReturn to Top ↑
Successful graduates from this course can apply for membership of the Acupuncture Society are entitled to use the abbreviations MAcS after their names the society can also arrange professional indemnity insurance at a very competitive members preferential rate
all members must be insured and log 15 hours of CPD per year (8 hours courses/seminars/workshops and 7 hours home study/research)
Acupuncture Society Application Formif they join the Society and adhere to its code of ethics rules and regulations and supply copies of their insurance.
Acupuncture Society members are exempted from Local Authority Licensing in many areas including Greater London please check with your local authority.
The annual membership to the Acupuncture Society is £50