Constitutional Facial Acupuncture:
The New Protocols
Small group format (15-20 maximum)
July 22-24, 2016
Sedona, AZ
We are very excited, in this Year of the Red Monkey, to have the opportunity to return to Red Rock country, Sedona, AZ!!
This small format seminar (15-20 registrants only) will present, for only the second time in the Southwest (and first in Sedona), the new material and treatment protocols, including needling of the origin/insertion of the facial muscles, from Mary Elizabeth's book, Constitutional Facial Acupuncture, as well as additional material not in the book.
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.
It is recommended that participants invest in Mary Elizabeth Wakefield's book which you may purchase at the time of registration. Mary Elizabeth will autograph copies at the event.
24 NCCAOM PDA's/24 CA CE's pending
Mary Elizabeth Wakefield. L. Ac., Dipl. Ac., M. S., M. M.
AAAOM Educator of the Year; Author, Constitutional Facial Acupuncture
(Elsevier 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 Extraordinary 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 (3 days; no exceptions)
note: the following prices include the $30 materials fee
Regular rate:
Practitioners: $780 ($750 + $30); after 6/3; $855 ($825 + $30)
At the door; practitioner: $950 ($920 + $30)
Early Bird discount:
Practitioners: $705 ($675 + 30); until April 22, 2016
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 June 22, 2016 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:
Kimberly Maloney: kimberly.maloney1@gmail.com
Please direct all other inquiries to Chi-Akra Center: chi.akra@gmail.com
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