Mar 21, 2013
Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome
April 11, 2013: Thursday evening: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
CSTCM: Room E
Discount to AAC members: 10 % or more with early registration $30.00
Provider: Mark Costello, L.Ac.: A graduate of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 1996, was the clinical director of acupuncture at three large multi-disciplinary pain clinics from 1998 – 2003 treating trauma patients in conjunction with MDs, DCs and PTs. He has also trained with renowned addiction specialist George Lucio outside of Toronto, Canada and endocrinology with Dr. Datis Kharrazian. He has a private practice in Littleton, Colorado called Ancient Art Healing Center.
PDA’s: 4
Description: This workshop will describe the mechanism behind insulin resistance and what signs and symptoms indicate its presence. The symptom picture associated with insulin resistance will be categorized in terms of TCM diagnosis and then we will discuss clinical strategies for combating insulin resistance using lifestyle change, acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Registration: www.cstcm.edu Go to PDA / CEU Seminars. Click on workshop
Phone: 303-329-6355 x16
Email: clinicdirector@cstcm.edu
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Protomorphogens & Autoimmune Disease
Saturday, May 4, 2013: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 – 6:00 pm
CSTCM: Rooms A/B
Discount to AAC members: 10% or more on early registration
Provider: Dr. Michael Gaeta is a visionary educator, clinician and writer in the field of natural healthcare. He holds licenses in acupuncture, dietetics-nutrition and massage therapy, and is a doctor of acupuncture in Rhode Island. Michael earned his master’s degree in acupuncture from the New York College of health professions, where he was a faculty member for ten years. Michael’s teaching is informed by 21 years of successful clinical practice and has trained thousands of clinicians in his clinical seminars. A native of New York City, Michael enjoys life with his wife and two children.
PDA’s: 8
Description: A protomorphogen (PMG) is the blueprint for each cell in the body. Discovered in the 1940’s, protomorphogens have been used by thousands of clinicians for decades to assist people in promoting cellular health, preventing degenerative disease, and helping correct autoimmune conditions. PMGs can augment the clinical success of practitioners of all disciplines, as they can be easily incorporated into any healthcare setting. This seminar will present the history, theory and clinical application of this safe, health-promoting therapy.
Registration: www.cstcm.edu Go to PDA / CEU Seminars. Click on workshop
Phone: 303-329-6355 x16
Email: clinicdirector@cstcm.edu
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Clinical Application of Laboratory Analysis
Sunday, May 5, 2013: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 – 6:00 pm
CSTCM: Rooms A/B
Discount AAC Members: 10% or more on early registration
Provider: Dr. Michael Gaeta is a visionary educator, clinician and writer in the field of natural healthcare. He holds licenses in acupuncture, dietetics-nutrition and massage therapy, and is a doctor of acupuncture in Rhode Island. Michael earned his master’s degree in acupuncture from the New York College of health professions, where he was a faculty member for ten years. Michael’s teaching is informed by 21 years of successful clinical practice and has trained thousands of clinicians in his clinical seminars. A native of New York City, Michael enjoys life with his wife and two children.
PDA’s: 8
Description: This highly anticipated new seminar, taught by one of the leading presenters in the field of natural medicine, is essential to the well-rounded wholistic practitioner. It will explore the key areas of blood, urine and hair analysis, and provide specific protocols using food and plant-based formulas. Raise the level of your practice and improve your ability to help your patients with practical and insightful presentation. Lab analysis is also essential to discover and rule out serious or life-threatening conditions. In short, lab analysis complements the subjective and intuitive aspects of a clinician’s healing art.
Registration: www.cstcm.edu Go to PDA / CEU Seminars. Click on workshop
Phone: 303-329-6355 x16
Email: clinicdirector@cstcm.edu
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Facial Diagnosis
Sunday, May 19th, 2013: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 – 5:00 pm
CSTCM: Rooms A/B
Discount AAC Members: 10% or more on early registration
Provider: Denise Ellinger, L.Ac. worked in the field of plastic surgery for twenty years both administratively and as a surgical scrub prior to studying Chinese Medicine and has passionately been teaching Cosmetic Acupuncture nationally and internationally since 2003. She is the creator and instructor of “The ABC’s of Cosmetic Acupuncture™” and as an approved teacher of Cosmetic Acupuncture. Denise received her formal training at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver where she is currently a faculty member. Her practice focuses on chronic conditions and anti-aging. Educating acupuncturists and patients in the “core” of health is the impetus behind her teaching.
PDA’s: 7
Description: This seminar helps you to refine your diagnosis and empower your patient. Learn to take Facial Diagnosis deeper in your practice so you can determine if the patient is experiencing “common” or “normal” in their health. Medications, stress and tension can often mask information that will ultimately show on the face. Using the information presented in this class, you will be able to fine tune your treatments and diet therapy.
Registration: www.cstcm.edu Go to PDA / CEU Seminars. Click on workshop
Phone: 303-329-6355 x16
Email: clinicdirector@cstcm.edu
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Mar 14, 2013
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE
AAC 2013 Annual Conference
PLEASE NOTE:
• Date Change: June 9, 2013
• Location Change: PPA Event Center – 2105 Decatur St., Denver CO 80211
• One Day Only
Conference Agenda
7:15 am*: Registration begins
8 am-9 am: Annual Business/Member Meeting
9:00 am-6 pm Seminar: Michael Gaeta
morning break – 30 minutes; lunch 1 hour; afternoon break 30 minutes (opportunity to visit vendors)
*if you are not attending the annual member meeting, registration begins at 8 am
Annual Business Member Meeting
The Acupuncture Association of Colorado Annual Business Meeting is our opportunity to inform you of the AAC business, and legislative actions that are ongoing. New board members are elected and we thank and bid farewell to those that have so generously served. Since this is our Sunset Review year, the Board will update you on the work that has been done to protect our scope of practice and what our new bill means moving forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to continue to be part of shaping the goals and challenges of the Acupuncture Profession in Colorado and nationally.
Speaker
Michael C Gaeta, DAc, MS, CDN
Effective Immune Support with Applied Clinical Nutrition and Botanical Medicine
Vaccines are widely touted by conventional medicine and the mainstream media as being responsible for eradicating and preventing many infectious diseases. Is this really true, considering the fact that all immunized diseases were mostly gone, or well into their decline, by the time mass vaccinations were implemented? Do the claimed benefits outweigh potential dangers? Are vaccines really safe, effective and necessary? Attend this eye-opening seminar for answers to these questions, and to learn safe and effective tools for improving the immune health of your patients. Particular emphasis is given to diet and lifestyle, and nutritional and botanical supplementation, for preventing infections, and supporting patients with acute infections. What are the key nutrients and herbs for a strong immune system? Come and learn effective, time-tested tools to help your patients with a wholistic approach to effective immune support.
Love, Serve & Succeed: Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
How’s your practice? Is there a gap between where it is and where you want it to be? It turns out that some of the
most effective ways to grow a practice don’t cost much. With the right spirit, approach and language, a clinician
can attract many new patients by investing time and little money in high-return activities that are fun to do. Come
to this innovative and inspiring seminar to gain a solid education in effective, low-cost marketing. Learn the
essentials of effective and ethical business success. You will emerge with the confidence, skills and actionable
next steps needed to start or grow a thriving private practice.
Topics include:
● The top five success factors
● The Yin and Yang of marketing
● Effective patient education and public presentations
● Internet marketing and social media
● The five best ways to attract new patients
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Silent Auction: The AAC operates on the support of the community. Please contact office manager, Charissa Haines, for details on how you can donate an item for the silent auction.
More details on speaker information and agenda for the day are available on registration website.
QUESTIONS??? AND TO REGISTER:
www.acucol.com – click on “2013 Conference Registration & Info”
Box lunches available for 1/2 price. YOU MUST reserve and select lunch choice
Conference tuition includes:
Continental breakfast with tea and coffee service ($15 if not attending conference)
Afternoon tea and coffee service
Instructor Handouts
Vendor area
Jan 12, 2013
March 9-10, 2013
Location:
Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Discount offered to AAC participants: 10%
John Howard, L.Ac., has trained extensively in emergency and battlefield medicine, studying acupuncture, and training with Dr. Richard Niemtzow, the founder of Battlefield Acupuncture. John has written books on the subject of Battlefield Acupuncture and teaches courses nationally on this subject since 2007.
Dr. Joan Ordman, Western medical internist, Emergency Room trained, and a member of Acute Pain Service, Department of Anesthesiology, has treated servicemen and women 24-48 hours off the battlefield suffering from traumatic IED injuries. She has done groundbreaking work using Battlefield Acupuncture and other cutting edge techniques to control acute and chronic pain, phantom pain, insomnia, and PTSD. Dr. Ordman has been teaching with John Howard nationally since 2012.
PDA’s: 14
Here is a unique opportunity to learn the Battlefield Acupuncture protocol – hands on. You will learn how to successfully treat some of your toughest pain patients. By the end of this weekend seminar your practice will be changed forever. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Registration: LIMITED ENROLLMENT: 35 Maximum: ENROLL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THIS UNIQUE SEMINAR: Register Now
Phone: Clinic Directors Office: 303-329-6355 x16
Email: For additional questions email: clinicdirector@cstcm.edu
Registration website: www.cstcm.edu
