Constitutional Facial Acupuncture:
The New Protocols
Yo San University, Los Angeles, CA
August 22-25, 2014
This 4-day certification series will present, in depth, the facial acupuncture treatment protocols from Mary Elizabeth Wakefield's new book, Constitutional Facial Acupuncture (Elsevier UK, 2014) for the very first time in North America.
This is the first book on facial acupuncture to feature a new and fully-developed facial needling protocol — a rich compendium of philosophy, practical insight and application that includes full-color
treatment photos and detailed needling diagrams.
The book is now available from the publisher, Elsevier UK, and other outlets, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Only California certification series offering in 2014!!
Only currently scheduled US offering
of this entire certification series in 2014
30 NCCAOM PDA’s
30 CA CE’s
Seminar venue is not far from Santa Monica Pier!!
A 4-day certification series, August 22-25, 2014 at:
Yo San University
13315 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-3000
www.yosan.edu
featuring:
Mary Elizabeth Wakefield. L. Ac., Dipl. Ac., M. S., M. M.
AAAOM Educator of the Year; Author, Constitutional Facial Acupuncture (Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, UK, 2014)
Internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of facial acupuncture
For more information about Mary Elizabeth, click here:
The protocols in this seminar are based upon those found in Ms. Wakefield’s book, Constitutional Facial Acupuncture, which has recently been published by Elsevier (UK). Please note: protocols and material not found in the book will also be introduced.
Course materials will include a definition of facial acupuncture, benefits and contraindications, and information on the 3 levels of constitutional treatment 
– Jing, Ying and Wei.
- Jing: 8 Extrarordinary Meridians, and how they affect the endocrine system;
- Ying: 12 Regular Meridians, and specific syndromes, addressed through Japanese, Vietnamese, TCM and Ms. Wakefield's own, treatments
- Wei: Tendinomuscular meridians, trigger, motor and "ashi" points, e.g., "Coat Hanger" and "Wandering Skirt" syndromes, etc.
The facial protocols utilize the origin and insertion of the facial muscles to more effectively lift and tone the face; these protocols are to be distinguished from Ms. Wakefield's "core" facial treatment protocols, which utilize the tonification/sedation techniques of French acupuncturist Jacques Lavier, and an entire landscape of facial motor points.
Participants will also learn the location and TCM indications for the 3 Shen scalp points, which will be paired with specific essential oils, and can be used to address psychospiritual issues that may arise during a treatment.
A complete topical Chinese herbal treatment, featuring natural creams, essential oils, hydrosols, and the use of jade rollers, gem discs and tuning forks, will be introduced to support and enhance the results of the needling protocols. Ms. Wakefield will provide a demonstration of the entire treatment protocol for the participants, who will have ample time to practice the techniques.
Tuition:
Entire Certification (4 days; no exceptions);
note: the following prices include the $30 materials fee.
Practitioners: $780 ($750 + $30); after 7/22; $830 ($800 + $30)/
Students: $575 ($545 + $30); after 7/22; $625 ($595 + $30)
At the door; practitioner: $930/student: $675
Very Early Bird discount (paid by May 1):
Practitioners: $680 ($650 + $30)
Students: $475 ($445 + $30)
Additional 10% discount for Yo San alumni only, based upon the regular tuition rate; must be paid by June 22, 2014. Note: not available through online registration; please contact MichelAngelo directly.
Registration through this online web site requires payment in full via PayPal; for alternative payment arrangements (credit cards, MasterCard/Visa preferred), please contact MichelAngelo directly at chi.akra@gmail.com. All payments must be made in full no later than 1 month prior to the first day of the event; registrations must be made on a timely basis to secure the discounted rates.
Please note: as indicated above, there is a $30 one-time materials fee for this event, included in the tuition, for course booklets, acupuncture needles, herbal products, and creation and maintenance of a web site Referrals listing.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation requests must be made in writing no later than 4 weeks prior to the seminar; no refunds will be granted after that date. A $50 processing fee will be charged. Any cancellations after July 22, 2014 are subject to conditions of force majeure, i.e., act of God, and our interpretation of the same.
For details regarding seminar logistics, etc., only, please contact:
Andrea Murchison, Yo San University, amurchison@yosan.edu.
Please direct all other inquiries to Chi-Akra Center: chi.akra@gmail.com
To register now, click the link below: