Course Overview

In this introductory module, we will explore the general principles, common patterns of disharmony, and causes of pathology that are unique to treating children. We will focus on the special considerations in treating children and how to understand and integrate basic Eastern and Western diagnostic approaches.

Course Objectives

• Learns will understand the essential differences between children and adults in assessment of patients
• Learners will have a fundamental understanding of the Wei Qi mechanisms and unique pathologies in pediatrics
• Learners will be able to describe the physiology of the cycles of 7 and 8 based on Chinese Medical Theory
• Learners will have a fundamental understanding of gestation and principles for treating pregnant mothers

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1.5 hrsIntroduction to course, Introduction to history and current practice of Chinese Medicine Pediatrics, differentiate treatment philosophies between children and adult.

1.5 hrs - 2.5 hrsFundamentals of childhood development in Chinese Medicine pediatrics, basics of health for children in early childhood

2.5 hrs - 3 hrsIntroduction to pathophysiology in Chinese Medicine pediatrics

3 hrs - 4.5 hrsEpigenetic Mandala from a Wu Xing perspective, Yin and Yang balance and imbalance in children, Intro to San Jiao as NeuroGastroImmune Complex

4.5 hrs - 5.5 hrsIntroduction Lingering Pathogenic Factors and Echo Syndrome in children, effects of environmental influences

5.5 hrs - 6.5 hrsCommon patterns of disharmonies and pathology in children

6.5 hrs - 7.25 hrsEstablishing relationships with patients and parents, centering the heart, Chinese Medicine as nonlinear thinking

7.25 hrs - 8.25 hrsDiana G. part 1: gestation and treatment of pregnant mothers and babies in utero

8.25 hrs - 9.25 hrsDiana G. part 2: gestation and treatment of pregnant mothers and babies in utero

9.25 hrs - 10.75 hrsIntroduction to physical exam in children, taking a history, seeing children as unique and through a Chinese Medicine lens, seeing beyond data

10.75 hrs - 12.25 hrsEthics of practitioners in Chinese Medicine pediatrics, Taking a history and physical exam part 2: specific examinations of the face (eyes, mouth, nose) for pediatric assessment in Chinese Medicine

Teacher

Moshe, a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, has been practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine for the past 24 years. He maintains a busy practice in NYC.

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Stephen Cowan MD is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children.

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Diane Gioioso is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and intuitive healer. She has a concentration on fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care.

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