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October 2017 Newsletter We are less than three months away from the start of our winter semester, which is the next intake for all our programs, including the highly-anticipated diploma in Permaculture Design and Resilient Ecosystems. If you are interested in a career in holistic medicine and sustainable living, consider relocating to the beautiful oasis that is Vancouver Island and studying at Pacific Rim College. Our Admissions Team is happy to help you make your dreams a reality!
Hope you enjoy the newsletter! Todd N. Howard President
Diploma in Permaculture Design and Resilient Ecosystems
Pacific Rim College's newest program is slated for launch in January 2018. This one-year diploma in Permaculture Design and Resilient Ecosystems is unlike any other in the world. The 1036-hour program, with classes three days a week, provides training for participants who are interested in creating regenerative food systems and lifestyles while developing resilient ecosystems. It offers robust curriculum in permaculture design, going beyond basic permaculture training while also including courses in business planning and project management, community development, natural building, and food and medicine systems. Much of the hands-on components will be based at the college's two herb farms on the Saanich Peninsula: Ravenhill Herb Farm and Tiny Tree Herb Farm. Visit our School of Permaculture Design for more information!
Upcoming Natural Health Workshops
Sean Frey, October 21-22, 2017
Boundaries, Safety and Support
Over this weekend course, students will explore their own boundaries, their relationship to support, and their experiences of safety while working as healthcare practitioners through experiential exercises, case scenarios, theory, and group discussion. Topics covered over this intensive workshop include self-care, boundary violations, creating systems of support, and responding to challenges and triggers.
Robert Rogers, October 28-29, 2017
Medicinal Mushrooms of Western Canada
In this weekend course, students will explore the world of medicinal mushrooms and lichens, how to prepare your own tinctures, examine the top 20 mushrooms and their use in a clinical setting, including contraindications and positive drug interactions. The course will be presented from the perspective of a registered herbalist with 19 years of clinical practice, and include case studies involving chronic disease, including auto-immune conditions.
Shoshana Scott, November 4-5, 2017
The beauty of Homeopathic practice is in understanding the individuality of the patient. You will be introduced to the science of Homeopathy which lies in the ability of the prescriber to clearly perceive what is to be treated for each individual. As well you will be inspired in seeing the art in Homeopathy which lies in applying what is curative in Homeopathic medicine to your patients.
Paul Bergner, November 25-26, 2017
Systemic Inflammation, Food Intolerance, and Autoimmunity
SOLD OUT - waitlist being taken
This seminar will describe current scientific concepts of digestion, immunity, and autoimmunity to explain the dotted line connecting an immunological response in the gut to various systemic manifestations of disease.
Margi Flint, December 2-3, 2017
Reading the Body: Traditional Western Herbal Medicine Diagnosis
SOLD OUT - waitlist being taken
Learn to read the face, nails, tongue and body to understand indications of lines, blemishes, mark and colours. Understanding the cues of the organ/body correspondences is a precious gift (and a curse). Indications of hot, cold, damp, dry and wind conditions can easily be read once you train your eyes to see. Margi Flint shares the knowledge learned from her teachers and clients over the past three decades.
David Bomzon and Avi Amir, December 2-3, 2017
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) is named after the Japanese physician, Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto, who developed this acupuncture system in 1973. Since its introduction, YNSA has advanced with the discovery of additional acupuncture points, which are mainly located on the scalp. YNSA is used to treat neurological conditions, and is both effective and immediate in stroke patients with pain and/or restricted mobility.
Bev Maya and Krista Poulton, January 13-14, 2018
Womens Health Treatment Protocols & Diagnostics with Cycle Charting and Lab Analysis
Join Bev Maya and Krista Poulton for this exciting 2-day workshop on how to monitor and treat women's health concerns using herbal medicine protocols.
Sally Fallon, January 20-21, 2018
Achieving Optimal Health Through Nourishing Traditional Diets
Animal fats, properly prepared whole grains, enzyme-enriched foods, and nourishing bone broths kept our ancestors healthy. Sally Fallon Morell, author of Nourishing Traditions, explains why you need these foods too. Beginning with a presentation of Dr. Weston Prices unforgettable photographs of healthy traditional peoples, Sally explains the underlying factors in a variety of traditional diets that conferred beauty, strength and complete freedom from disease on so-called primitive populations.
Petra Chambers-Sinclair, February 3-4, 2018
Healing Autoimmune and Chronic Illness with Self-Experimentation Methods
Universal solutions to complex health problems often have limited effectiveness because we each have unique histories, genetic profiles, environments, patterns of responding and health goals. In this 2-day workshop, we start by looking at health change from a complex systems perspective.
Yarrow Willard, March 17-18, 2018
In this 2-day intensive, Herbalist Yarrow Willard will dive deep into the world of communication and relationship building with plants and the natural world.
Tiffany Freeman, March 24-25, 2018
A Journey around the Medicine Wheel
Join in an experiential learning weekend that will introduce the four directions and its related medicines. Learn how the Medicine Wheel influences our daily lives and how we can deepen our connection to create better harmony. Participants will explore the teachings of the four directions, journeying, Indigenous healing, animal medicines, and allies and learn while sharing through traditional story-telling. The teachings are held in a healing circle format and participation is a part of the circle teachings.
Debra Betts, May 5-6, 2018
Maternity Acupuncture: Clinical Realities
This workshop will use case history scenarios to explore clinical practice within an environment of group discussions. Several scenarios for each session will be used to illustrate the realities of clinical practice, red flags that require attention and Chinese medicine considerations.
Sarah Pritchard, May 26-27, 2018
Doorways to the treatment of Pain: An integrated approach using Tui Na, Acupuncture and Ancillaries
In this 2-day workshop for acupuncturists, we will explore the emotional, spiritual, and constitutional causes of pain and hands-on practical approaches for treatment in clinic. Sarah will take you on a journey of exploration through the channel sinews Jing Jin as conduits of Wei Qi and the instinctive unconscious, through the metaphors expressed as PFs (Wind, Damp, Cold and Heat), and through the roles of our constitution and guardian elements.
Dr. Thomas O'Bryan, September 29-30, 2018
Development of Autoimmune Disease, a Comprehensive Approach to Stabilization and Arresting Future Progression
Autoimmune diseases are listed as the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the industrialized world. That means its in our offices every day. The number of people diagnosed with an autoimmune disease is increasing exponentially in the world today. Estimates are that anywhere from 3 to 7 out of every 10 new patients coming into your office are suffering with an autoimmune mechanism. Join world-renowned expert Dr. Tom O'Bryan for this exciting 2-day workshop!
Join the Faculty at Pacific Rim College
Instructor, Chinese Herbal Pharmacology
Pacific Rim College is looking for an instructor to teach a 45-hour course in Chinese Herbal Pharmacology. The candidate must have a degree or diploma in TCM and at least 5 years of experience. This on-site position is part-time offering 3 hours per week with a wage commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Clinical Instructor, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Pacific Rim College is looking for a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine to join our team of clinical supervisors. The candidate must be a Registered Dr.TCM in BC and have at least 3 years of clinical experience. This on-site position is part-time offering 3-12 hours per week with a wage commensurate with experience.
Nutrition and Herbal Consultations from Anywhere in the World
The Student Clinic at Pacific Rim College offers free holistic nutrition and herbal medicine consultations at our Victoria campus and via Skype. The Student Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:15am-6:30pm. Call or email to book!
Employment Opportunity for PRC Acupuncture Alumni
The onboard spa by Steiner is looking for Pacific Rim College acupuncture grads to staff its spas on cruise ships throughout the world. Candidates need to be registered/licensed acupuncturists with qualifications equivalent to NCCAOM standards. Compensation is commission-based with fantastic benefits. Steiner will be hosting a recruitment session at Pacific Rim College on October 23rd at 11:30am. All PRC acupuncture students and alumni are welcome to attend!
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Community Wellness Tracker
Youth Food Conference
The Youth Food Conference is a free three-day event packed with food systems workshops, inspirational speakers, youth performers, and lots of local food! Join 150 other youth in the Capital Region District in learning about where our food comes from, what local farmers are up to, where you can get involved, and much, much more.
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