1. Introductory TCM Herbal Medicine for Veterinarians: 4 modules
Dates: March 4-7, April 8-11, May 20-23, June 24-27.
(See below for more information)

2. Advanced TCM Seminar: Topics - Effects of circadian clock and seasonal variations on our patients; management of difficult cases; and cancer protocols.
Date: May 24-26, 2010
Lecturer: Dr. Steve Marsden
(See below for more information.)

All classes are accepting applications now. Each class will accept 15 students. Once each course achieves maximum enrollment, it will be closed. Your registration and course payment secures your enrollment. Sorry, we cannot "hold" spots without registration and payment in full.



Learn at the Lake...

All 2010 seminars will be held at our lakeside learning center at Wonder Lake, outside of Chicago, Illinois. Come join us for a wonderfully relaxing and soul-enriching seminar experience. Enjoy home-cooked meals around a family table, great fishing and boating, and marshmallow toasting over a campfire under the stars!

Introduction to TCM Herbal Medicine

Instructors: Drs. Mona Boudreaux, Steve Marsden, Lynelle Graham, Nate Heilman.

Dates: March 4-7, April 8-11, May 20-23, June 24-27.

Expand your diagnostic abilities and your treatment opportunities in daily practice! We will painlessly introduce you to the basics of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by teaching, and later refining, diagnostic ability according to TCM principles. You will gain a solid, basic understanding of TCVM herb categories, properties, actions, and functions. You’ll be able to understand which herbs or combinations will be effective for a given disease pattern or differentiation, and why. Now in our 12th year, we’re still the BEST source for basic and advanced information for the veterinarian engaged in the realities of day to day practice. Unlike other courses, we teach you to evaluate your patients from a TCM perspective - we do not "translate" western disease states into TCM terms. Over 97% of our graduates are currently using Chinese herbs, and seeing the positive results of our unique approach!

Our course includes four modules; each builds upon the last, and attendance is required at all four for successful completion. In addition to interactive coursework, extensive use of animal patients on-site will allow you to refine your TCM skills, as well as develop and critique prospective treatment plans for all cases evaluated.

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Advanced TCM Seminar

Instructor: Dr. Steve Marsden

Dates: May 24-26 (8am-5pm each day)

Three topics:

The March advanced course was the best of the best-an intensive review of cases, cases, and more cases. So, how do you beat the best of the rest? We have confidence that this session will do just that! We will start with an in depth look at how the daily circadian clock and yearly seasonal variations influence our patients and their diseases, and how we can utilize these tendencies to enhance our diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. The second day will be a full day of intensive scrutiny of difficult and advanced cases, allowing us to critically evaluate the diagnosis and prescription of the most effective Chinese herbal and acupuncture approaches. This is the time to answer those challenging questions with which you have been struggling! We will work through cases step by step; solidifying your knowledge and helping you to become a more effective practitioner. Day 3 will entail enhanced cancer protocols and update our knowledge of the TCM approach to cancer management. All of this will be offered at our Lakeside Learning Center in the beautiful month of May. Come join us for intensive yet rewarding learning, coupled with relaxation and fun!

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