Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in the Support of Cancer Patients

Cancer patients require an integrative treatment approach. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine offer a variety of effective treatment options to support cancer patients during their western medical treatment regimens. This one-day lecture starts with a look at cancer, chemotherapy and radiation from a Chinese medical perspective. Thereafter, the focus lies on acupuncture protocols and the prescription of individualized Chinese herbal medicine to cancer patients during all stages: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and recovery. This includes a discussion about the potential interactions between Chinese medicines and anticancer drugs and how to deal with this sensitive issue. Ample case histories illustrate the theory and ensure the clinical focus of this course. The goal of the day is to provide practitioners with the necessary knowledge and confidence to begin supporting cancer patients in their clinic.

A large portion of the course will be spent on herbal strategies and is best suited for practitioners and students with herbal medicine training and experience.

Saturday, March 31st
9:00am – 5:00pm
(7 CEU’s pending approval)
382 Montford Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

$200 Standard Rate
$150 Student Rate – Students Must Have Valid Student ID

Class size is limited.

Payment methods: Paypal. Your seat is not reserved until payment is received in full and must be received prior to class attendance. We do not accept credit/debit cards at the door.

Email confirmation will be sent once registration is complete and payment has been received.

Refund Policy: Cancellation 60 days or more before class = 75% refund. Within 60 days = 50% refund. Less than 30 days before class = no refund.

Simon Becker holds a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Florida Institute of TCM and a MSc from the University of Westminster, UK. He is the author of various articles and books on Chinese medicine. He served as the president for the Swiss Professional Association of TCM and is currently a board-member of the national association for professional recognition of alternative medicine OdA AM. Simon is the director of the Chiway Academy and deputy head of the Chinese Medicine Policlinic at the Hospital in Horgen. He specializes in the treatment of children and supportive treatment of cancer patients.