OVERVIEW FOR EAST WEST SEMINARS in 2008
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2008 HERBAL SEMINAR:
APRIL 25 - May 2
Registration is now open and we are accepting deposits to reserve your space. Call to register: 800-717-5010. Online registration coming soon.
See photos from the 2007 seminar.
Registration for our 2008 seminars is now open!
See prices below.
Register by 2/29/08 and save up to $100!
From our April 2006 Seminar:
We are excited to announce that our first ever East West baby was born at the Quaker Center during our 2006 seminar. Proud parents, Paige and Ryan, attended the Foundation track and welcomed their son, Satya Redman on May 3rd. Click here to see pictures.
Many thanks to our graduates, who at the seminar were generous with advice and guidance for all the other participants. We are very fortunate to have these graduates participate at our seminar. It is an honor to share the healing journey with these very accomplished herbalists.
Read this inspiring and complimentary poem from one of our students. 
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Enjoy the photos from our past seminars:
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Registration is now open, to reserve your space call: 800-717-5010
The East West Seminars are completely and absolutely AMAZING. Each year I have attended, it only gets better. I have formed life-long friendships with fellow students each year. Many of us are now reflecting on our wonderful transformations after calling each other "colleagues". I assure you, you will never meet a more extraordinary group than those guided to the seminars each year. The class work itself is intense, and takes months to completely absorb. Then there is the food, amazing. The atmosphere fosters healing, nurturing, learning, and friendships as the giant redwoods open up to share and guide your experiences.
– Nicholas Schnell "Spirit Bear"
The Nebraska Herbalist who will also be teaching at our seminar!
I especially looked forward each year to the week-long seminar held deep in the Redwood forest. It was a magical and restful time for me, even though it was challenging for my mind. The comraderie between the herbalists, the patience and sensitivity of the teachers, great food and serene surroundings are all blessings I still hold dear and will never forget.
– Jill Ruttenberg, herbalist and mentor
Dear Students and Friends,
In 2008 we offer three simultaneous seminars: a weekend Practitioner Seminar for our graduates and Acupuncture practitioners, a week-long Spring Herbal Seminar and our East West weekend Body Therapy Seminar.
The seminars are held at the Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, California in the glorious Santa Cruz mountains. The Herbal Seminar: Mornings begin with Qi Gong taught alternately by three experienced teachers, then breakfast. Our first class session runs from 9:30-12:30. This is followed by a two hour lunch period, giving you time to digest, connect with other students and hike the beautiful grounds. The afternoon session runs from 2:30-5:30. Dinner is at 6, then our evening sessions convene around 7:30, lasting until 9:30-10. As you can see, our days and nights are packed so you gain the most out of your time here with us.
Our featured guest teachers are Amanda McQuade Crawford, Roy Upton and Bill Schoenbart. We welcome back many of our distinguished faculty including Candis Cantin, Raqib Katz, Nicholas Schnell, Susan Kramer, Miles Coleman, Jen Zappin, Benjamin Zappin, Dov Shoneman, Darren Huckle, Debra Mayoff and of course, Michael and Lesley. Our fabulous chef, Ben Zappin, acupuncturist and herbalist, artfully combines herbs with his healing wisdom to provide the best healthful and delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals you have ever had at a seminar.
Michael Tierra will present in-depth teachings on Complementary approaches to treating cancer and Assessment Methodology.
Add the beautiful redwood setting of our rustic retreat center and the week's end traditional herbal party - YOUR Talent Show - and you can look forward to a learning and nourishing experience on all levels. Come for another eventful week of learning, one that you do not want to miss.
Green Blessings, Michael and Lesley Tierra
East West Herbal Seminar: April 25th to May 2nd, 2008: Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Tracks
Foundation Track
This track is open to everyone: beginning herbal students, or those who have previously studied herbal medicine. Hands-on practice and interaction is emphasized. Required textbooks are Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine, Vol. I and The Way of Herbs.
TOPICS:
 herbal energetics, western and eastern
- energy of illness and herbs
- cooking with herbs
- Traditional Chinese & Ayurvedic Medicines
- Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
- Preparations and Remedies
- herb walk
- barefoot doctor techniques
- legal issues with herbs
- complementary approaches to treating cancer
- assessment methodology
- Medicine Wheel Ceremony
- Qi Gong: five element and healing sound
- talent show
- Amanda Crawford: western phytotherapy & gynecology
Intermediate Track
This track is open to students who have completed the Foundation Track. Hands-on practice and interaction are emphasized. Required textbooks are Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine, Vol. I & II and Planetary Herbology.
TOPICS:
- from Diagnosis to treatment strategies with case studies
- advanced tongue and pulse diagnosis
- setting up a herbal practice
- materia medica, Western Chinese and Ayurvedic
- simple and complex formulary
- the five stagnations and abdominal diagnosis
- wild herb walk
- student clinic
- simple clinical remedies
- legal issues with herbs
- complementary approaches to treating cancer
- assessment methodology
- cooking with herbs
- Medicine Wheel Ceremony
- Qi Gong: five element and healing sounds
- talent show
- Amanda Crawford: western phytotherapy & gynecology
Advanced Track
 This program is limited to eight qualifying students who have attended both the Foundation and Intermediate tracks, completed the The East West Herb Course, and are ready to practice clinical planetary herbalism. When applying, include a biography and outline of previous clinical experience with your registration.
TOPICS:
- differential diagnosis and case studies
- student clinic
- clinical practice with professional practitioners
- Planetary Herbology
- swedan therapy
- cooking with herbs
- legal issues with herbs
- complementary approaches to treating cancer
- assessment methodology
- Herbs and science (with Christopher Hobbs)
- Medicine Wheel Ceremony
- Qi Gong: five element and healing sounds
- talent show
- Amanda Crawford: western phytotherapy & gynecology
Practitioner Seminar: April 26th-27th, 2008: Western Herbology and Supplements for TCM Practitioners (for our graduates and Acupuncture practitioners)
This track is offered East West graduates who have attended the Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced tracks and to Acupuncturists. Classes on both days are held 9:30am-12:30pm, 2:30-5:30pm and 7-9pm. 16 CEUs for California State Acupuncturists, NCCAOM, AHG.
In former times, Chinese practitioners were skilled in identifying and using herbs in the wild. Now it's time for Chinese practioners to learn their herbs growng in the west, particularly since your patients are already taking them! Come learn from some of the best Western herbalists how to use and integrate western herbs and supplements in clinical practice, some of which have properties and qualities not found in the standard TCM Materia Medica. This seminar is open to Chinese herbalists, acupuncturists and graduates of the East West School of Herbology. Our distinguished teachers include:
- Michael Tierra, L.Ac., RH, author of eight books, including Way of Herbs and Planetary Herbology teaches his unique application of western herbs into the Chinese Materia Medica on an herb walk.
- Amanda McQuade Crawford, B, DipPhyto, MNIMH, RH, teachers Euroamerican Eclectic healing which embraces vitalism and is based on physiological function, body systems and actions of herbs.
- Richard Goldberg, BS, PhD candidate and nutritional consultant is renowned for his astute application and thorough understanding of effective, cutting-edge supplements which he shares with us in this class.
- Bill Schoenbart, L.Ac., D.A.O.M. candidate teaches at Five Branches Acupuncture Institute and author of two books teaches the top twenty most commonly used western herbs and how to integrate them into your practice.
- Ben Zappin, L.Ac., R.H., E.W.C.H., teaches medicinal and nourishing cooking with Chinese herbs and other cultural spices.
- Candis Cantin, RH, E.W.C.H., Ayurvedic Herbalist.
East West Body Therapy Seminar: May 2-5th, 2008
Held Friday evening through Monday morning at the Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, California, our popular body therapy seminar focuses on Tuina and Myofascial release along with abdominal release therapy and topical herbal remedies. This course is a perfect complement to other physiotherapies and herbal medicine. As such, it is ideal for herbalists, massage practitioners, nurses, chiropractors, physicians and acupuncturists. As well, this seminar completes one half of the body therapy requirement for achieveing the East West Certified Herbalist Certification. Taught by David Russell, L.Ac., a bodywork practioner for over ten years and expert in Swedish, Myofacial Release, Acupressure and Cranial Sacral therpies and by Michael Tierra., L.Ac, O.M.D., RH, 18 CEUs approved for acupuncturists and pending for massage practitioners.
The Seminar & Facility Fees
Herbal Seminar: $950 / $850 if deposit paid by 2/29/08
Practitioner Track: $350 / $300 if deposit paid by 2/29/08
Body Therapy Seminar: $375 / $325 if deposit paid by 2/29/08 (also see Body Therapy Seminar page)
Register early with deposit of $250 (non-refundable) by 2/29/08 and save!
Facility Fees: All seminars require onsite lodging with meals or offsite lodging 'day use' with or without meal plans.
Herbal Seminar
4/25/08 - 5/2/08
Registration Friday 4/25 from 4-6pm and ends on Friday 5/2 at 2pm
Accommodations and Facility Fees (choose one)
- Room and board at the Quaker Center (dbl. occupancy, 7 days & 21 meals): $595
- Camping and board at the Quaker Center (7 days & 21 meals): $525
- Commuters Facility Use Fee (not staying overnight) 7 days & 12 meals: $265
- Commuters Facility Use Fee (not staying overnight) 7 days & NO meals: $125
Practitioner Seminar
4/26 - 4/27/08
Begins Saturday 4/26 at 9am and ends on Sunday 4/27 at 9pm.
Accommodations and Facility Fees (choose one)
- Room and board at the Quaker Center -Fri eve - Mon AM; dbl occ, 8 meals: $225
- Commuters Facility Use Fee Sat & Sun with lunch and dinner, (4 meals):Â $82
- Commuters Facility Use Fee Sat & Sun with NO meals: $35
Body Therapy Seminar
5/2/08 - 5/5/08
Registration Friday 5/2 from 4-6pm and ends on Monday 5/5 at noon.
Accommodations and Facility Fees (choose one)
- Room and board at the Quaker Center -Fri. eve - Mon AM; dbl occ, 8 meals: $225
- Commuters Facility Use fee, Fri to Mon, with lunch & dinner on Sat & Sun: $99
- Commuters Facility Use fee Fri to Mon with NO meals: $50
Also see Body Therapy Seminar page.
Call: 800-717-5010 to pay the deposit and reserve your space. Online Registration coming soon.
Cancellation policy: cancellations prior to 4/4/08 are refunded all fees paid less the $250 deposit. Cancellations after 4/4/08 are refunded fees paid less the $250 deposit plus $150.
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