Course Overview
Many of us where taught the Four-Needle method while in school, but actually learning it well enough to make use of the profound qi transfer potential that it’s capable of is another issue. The Four-Needle method works best when backed with the original set of diagnostics that help you to hone in on the channels that are most deficient or excess. And this is where the perspectives found in the Saam method are extremely helpful. Saam acupuncture uses a blend of the fives phases and six qi to assess imbalances. These imbalances are treated with four needles to powerfully tonify an organ or meridian by using Five Phase correspondences to promote the Generative cycle, and at the same time adding in the Controlling cycle to further boost the qi an organ or meridian. These treatments are not harmonizing, but when correctly employed they can restore balance to the overall system.
Course Objectives
- Understand the classical foundations of Saam acupuncture
- Understand the theoretical underpinnings from the Yi Jing, Su Wen, Five Phase and Six Conformation perspectives
- Learn and apply the diagnostic parameters of the Saam system
- Understand the clinical application of the counterbalanced organ pairs
- Recognize mistreatment and reverse it
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1.5 hrsRead Tobys article on The Classical Roots and Application of the Saam Acupuncture Tradition
1.5 hrs - 3.5 hrsAbout the system, roots in the Yi Jing, Nei Jing, Five Phase and Six Conformation correspondences, organ excess presentations
3.5 hrs - 5.5 hrsOrgan excess presentations, considering excess and deficiency, correcting mistreatment, treatment strategies, clinical practicalities, needling considerations
5.5 hrs - 7.5 hrsWhy to only tonify in the beginning, four needle method, other needling considerations, the influence of needle gauge, using complexion to judge the correctness of treatment, correcting mistreatment, use of the back shu points to aid in diagnosis
7.5 hrs - 9 hrsRecommendations for integrating into your practice, questions from day one, instructor clinical case studies and discussion
9 hrs - 10.5 hrsStudent case studies and discussion
10.5 hrs - 12 hrsFurther case studies and discussion
12 hrs - 13 hrsFinal questions, comments and closing
Teacher
Toby began studying Chinese medicine in 1997 with a Korean monk trained in the Saam tradition. In 2016, he completed a PhD in Classical Chinese Medicine under the guidance of Daoist priest Jeffery Yuen. His current focus is on sharing his clinical experience with the Saam tradition.
Know MoreTestimonials
If you are looking for an effective tool in your clinical toolbox you need to take this course. I haven’t tried this method yet, but I know. Couple of practitioners that solely rely on this method and get great clinical results!
Violette M.
Being a practitioner with two medical licenses, western medicine and chinese medicine, I have long sought for a system that is clear and holistic. I have found it in the Saam system and strongly recommend Tobys courses and books. I have tried it in my clinical settings on inpatients with encouraging and powerful results.
Pei-Hsuan L.
This course was truly well put together and has helped me yield amazing clinical results. It is clear, concise and Toby does an amazing job of conveying his mentors teachings while clearly defining what is his own additional experience or opinion.
Kari G.
Using the saAm style, Toby teaches us how to awaken the intuition in patient and practitioner simultaneously.
Abby M.
This course with Toby as teacher, was profound, deeply insightful, practical, heart centered and inspirational. I thought I understood this system before taking this course, I had no idea what I was missing. This was a definite level up for me as a practitioner. This class exceeded my expectations. Thank you, thank you.
Felicia D.
Great, complete SAAM course that gives you enough understanding to begin using it immediately in clinic. If you are curious about SAAM this is definitely the place to start.
Leona M.
Helpful introduction to SAAM. Includes theory and demos. Usable in clinic quickly. Powerful addition to clinical options.
Catherine/Kitty B.
This is not justa great introduction to this system— you’ll be ready to treat patients successfully and be excited to learn more. RICH EXPERIENCE OF APPLIED CHINESE MEDICAL PHILOSOPHY.
Joselo G.
Thank you for finally making SaAm make sense. I learned and practiced this technique in school, based primarily on symptoms. I used to get so confused when a symptom didn’t fit. Now I understand how and why to balance the corresponding channel. I can’t wait to dive deeper. I’m so grateful for your shared knowledge and experiences, both in the clinic and with your teacher.
Victoria S.
Beautiful opportunity to engage with Constitution as Gift- and for the practitioner to be included in compassion. It is my felt sense that practice may be a way of cultivation for the practitioner without exciting any feelings of being more special than others.
Khadijah K.
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM,
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 13 Hrs.
Course Credits: 13 CPD
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
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