October 18-19
9:00 am-5:00 pm
This class will lay the foundation for a broad and deep appreciation of pulse diagnosis. On the first day we will concentrate on the big picture by looking at the whole pulse looking at issues of stability and comparing the left to the right side. We will also consider the three depths (Qi, Blood, Organ) and the three heaters. On the second day we will examine all the qualities that emerge as the pulse transitions to a state of jing deficiency through a path of primarily yin or yang deficiency. Emphasis will be placed on understanding physiology as gleaned through the pulse and all qualities will be demonstrated by example. We will discuss herb formulas and acupuncture point combinations for different pulse types. This class will be hands on and is recommended for practitioners and students with any degree of experience.
Course Objectives
- Define a broad perspective on the technical and diagnostic aspects of pulse diagnosis.
- Perform stability on the pulse in terms of the parameters of rate, rhythm, amplitude, intensity, and quality.
- Stabilize the pulse with herbs and acupuncture in order to establish a sound foundation for continued treatment.
- Assess the relationship between the left side of the pulse and the right side of the pulse.
- Describe 3 depths of the pulse: qi, blood, and organ.
- Demonstrate the Three Heater on the pulse.
- Describe the pulse qualities that emerge as a patient becomes jing deficient through the primary path of either yin or yang deficiency.
- List the main herbal and acupuncture strategies for addressing the functional dynamics that these pulse qualities represent.
Lonny Jarrett, L.Ac.
PRACTITIONER | TEACHER | SCHOLAR | AUTHOR
Registration
Friday: Dimensions of the Self
Students: $200
Alumni & Faculty $225
General Public: $240
Saturday & Sunday: A Top Down View of the Pulse
Students: $400
Alumni & Faculty $425
General Public: $440
FL CEUs and NCCAOM PDAs available to licensed acupuncturists after completion of the course.
Lonny Jarrett
Lonny is recognized worldwide as a leading practitioner, author, scholar and teacher of East Asian medicine. Throughout his career he has been devoted to advancing the practice of this medicine.
Lonny Jarrett has been practicing Chinese Medicine in Western Massachusetts since 1986. He is a founding board member of the Ac. Soc. Of Massachusetts. Lonny is author of Nourishing Destiny: The Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine, The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine, and Deepening Perspectives on Chinese Medicine. He holds a master’s degree in neurobiology and a fourth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He was featured in the text, “The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling” by best selling author Stephen Cope. Lonny hosts NourishingDestiny.com, an online community for 3000 practitioners of Chinese medicine worldwide. His teaching schedule is at Lonnyjarrett.com, and his texts are available from SpiritPathpress.com.
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