Integrative Healing Society partners with Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University

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*Zhejiang Chinese Medical University and the Integrative Healing Society

Create Opportunities to Study Acupuncture in China*

 

Zhejiang University (ZJCMU) and the Integrative Healing

Society (IHS) have announced their plans to hold a training

program in Hangzhou, China from 10/2-10/17/09. This tour will allow foreign

students the chance to study at a University Hospital in China, and get

recognition from the NCCAOM.

 

Hangzhou, China - 6/4/09

 

The Integrative Healing Society has announced a strategic alliance with one

of the premier Chinese Medical Universities in China. This partnership will

allow students from all over the world a chance to study at ZJCMU. The

two-week program will include 30 hours of clinical observation and 20 hours

of lectures.

 

During clinical hours participants will be able to witness a wide variety of

patients being treated for numerous conditions including apoplexy, cervical

disc protrusion, sciatica, arthritis, and more. " The clinical departments

allow for doctors and students to witness how acupuncture is practiced in

busy hospitals in China. This can have a profound benefit on helping

acupuncturist improve their clinical skills, and increase their efficiency

in managing high patient volumes, " said James Spears, the president of IHS.

 

 

In the busy hospital clinics it is common to see a number of doctors

whirling about an endless stream of patients that fill the treatment rooms

and waiting halls. Dr. Chen of Long Hua Hospital in Shanghai will often see

40-50 patients before noon, and this is evident when you see him quickly

needling one patient after another in rapid succession. The way he

skillfully moves between patients and students in the crowded treatment room

is a testament to his 20+ years of experience.

 

When asked about the significance of studying in China, James responded, " In

my opinion anyone seriously interested in acupuncture therapy should make at

least one trip to China. The needle techniques and treatment methods they

employ are much different than what most Western trained acupuncturists are

using. The hospital setting also lends incredible insights in how to treat

difficult conditions and manage complex cases. "

 

Also included in the tour are lectures on numerous topics

including cancer, digestive diseases, women's health, asthma, and injuries

of the muscles and tendons. The lecture series are designed to cover common

conditions that are often encountered in a family practice setting.

 

With the alliance formed between ZJCMU and IHS it is the goal that doctors,

acupuncturists, and students the world over, will have the opportunity to

study acupuncture in University Hospitals in China.

 

ZJCMU was founded in 1953 and continues to be one of the top Chinese

Medicine Universities in China, it offers numerous degree programs and has

associations with 10 hospitals in Hangzhou.

 

The Integrative Healing Society offers educational tours to Asia for doctors

and students to learn various Asian healing arts including: acupuncture,

herbal medicine, Chinese medical massage, and Thai massage. IHS also offers

personalized healing retreats at numerous tropical islands throughout

Thailand.

 

To learn more about IHS and the up and coming tour in

October please visit www.ihsociety.com