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CFA Practitioner Certification Training Program

This is a three-part series. The certification process involves completing all three modules. NCCAOM + CEU's will be given for each segment, but certification requires the completion of all three parts of the series.

A short quiz will be given at the end of each module in order to fulfill the requirements.

Part I:  Acupuncture and Herbal Support
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5 Element Hand, Facial and Constitutional analysis
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Facial analysis according to wrinkles, acupuncture points and muscle functions
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Discernment of a customized treatment involving specific meridians, as they manifest in the aging process of the patient
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Herbal remedies to address constitutional needs of the patient (although this will be covered in more depth in Part 3)
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Contraindications, prescreening of patients, Intake and Release Forms for increasing the art of safe and successful treatments
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Special Esthetique facial points for specific functions (sagging, acne, etc.)

[ This seminar involves mainly hands-on work and giving treatments.

Part II: Constitutional Facial Acupressure and Massage
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Analyzing facial wrinkles, choosing specific acupressure points based on muscle function, and applying tonification/sedation techniques
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Basics of 5 Element Theory as it pertains to the face (Oriental hand and facial diagnosis)
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Facial Gym: simple meridian stretches for blood and Qi flow from the vital organs to the face
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Herbal folk remedies and "skin foods"
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Tuning fork "tune-up"
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Japanese magnets for body support

Part III: Constitutional Adjunct Therapies
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The art of aromatherapy (custom blending skills)
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Flower Essences (spiritual, emotional and subtle energy support)
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Nutritional and dietary recommendations
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Western and Chinese herbal support
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Self-care and home treatment program

[  A written case paper is to be presented and handed in to the instructor in order to complete the certification process.

[  New practitioners will be listed in the Referrals section of this web site. Thank you!

 

Note to prospective participants:  for Acupuncturists, all three parts of the certification process must be completed in order to receive certification.  For Shiatsu and body therapists, parts 2 and 3 are necessary for completion of the Bodywork requirement.