http://www.rootdown.us/ An aggregated view of CEUs en-US Copyright � 2026, Rootdown LLC daily 1 1
The goal of this course is to provide fundamental information and techniques to get the viewer both started in Qigong, as well as provide the practitioner with specific exercises to offer the patient for both overall health and specifically eye health related to common eye conditions such as Macular Degeneration, Open-Angle Glaucoma, Eye Floaters and Cataracts.

This course is excerpted from Healing Your Eyes With Chinese Medicine, Lecture Series Part Two. ]]>
The goal of this course is to provide fundamental information and techniques to get the viewer both started in Qigong, as well as provide the practitioner with specific exercises to offer the patient for both overall health and specifically eye health related to common eye conditions such as Macular Degeneration, Open-Angle Glaucoma, Eye Floaters and Cataracts.

This course is excerpted from Healing Your Eyes With Chinese Medicine, Lecture Series Part Two. ]]>
The exercises taught in this video are effective and easily-learned. They can either form the basis of a lifelong qigong practice or provide patients with a simple form of physical rehabilitation. The exercises were designed for people who have short attention spans and a minimal amount of time to practice, i.e. the modern urban professional. ]]>
- Etiology and pathology of dermatopathy
- Differentiation of primary and secondary skin lesions
- Internal Treatments for skin diseases including methods and herbal formulas
- External Treatments for skin diseases including topical formulas
- Differentiations of oils, creams, powders, etc. according to pathology
- Application methods for topical formulas
]]>
This series is the second of many more courses to come. They can be viewed independently or as a collective, but it is not necessary to view them in order. Please review the Topics listed below in order to see what is specifically covered in this course. ]]>
This series is the second of many more courses to come. They can be viewed independently or as a collective, but it is not necessary to view them in order. Please review the Topics listed below in order to see what is specifically covered in this course. ]]>
This series is the first of many more courses to come. They can be viewed independently or as a collective, but it is not necessary to view them in order. Please review the Topics listed below in order to see what is specifically covered in this course. ]]>
This series is the first of many more courses to come. They can be viewed independently or as a collective, but it is not necessary to view them in order. Please review the Topics listed below in order to see what is specifically covered in this course. ]]>
Students will study and learn beginner and intermediate level philosophies, forms and practices of meditation. Each experiential class will primarily consist of guided or silent meditation practice, but will also include class discussion and lecture. Covering principles via exposure to traditional Taoist images of yin organs, visualizing five channel depths pertaining to each of the six meridians, exploring the five element system, deepening our understanding of yin channels utililizing the ying qi cycle and its connection with spirit cultivation, and gaining exposure to human organs by studying pictorials, the intention of this course is to empower and inspire TCM students to develop insight by building comprehensive therapeutic relationships with the six yin organs to continue a lifelong, rewarding relationship with "just sitting".

These meditations can also be taught to patients to improve their health and wellness. For those who are willing, the promise of this course and this art form is the cultivation of mind and heart. It is by way of such cultivation that a doctor may become what the ancients termed a "Superior Physician". ]]>
Students will study and learn beginner and intermediate level philosophies, forms and practices of meditation. Each experiential class will primarily consist of guided or silent meditation practice, but will also include class discussion and lecture. Covering principles via exposure to traditional Taoist images of yin organs, visualizing five channel depths pertaining to each of the six meridians, exploring the five element system, deepening our understanding of yin channels utililizing the ying qi cycle and its connection with spirit cultivation, and gaining exposure to human organs by studying pictorials, the intention of this course is to empower and inspire TCM students to develop insight by building comprehensive therapeutic relationships with the six yin organs to continue a lifelong, rewarding relationship with "just sitting".

These meditations can also be taught to patients to improve their health and wellness. For those who are willing, the promise of this course and this art form is the cultivation of mind and heart. It is by way of such cultivation that a doctor may become what the ancients termed a "Superior Physician". ]]>
Students will study and learn beginner and intermediate level philosophies, forms and practices of meditation. Each experiential class will primarily consist of guided or silent meditation practice, but will also include class discussion and lecture. Covering principles via exposure to traditional Taoist images of yin organs, visualizing five channel depths pertaining to each of the six meridians, exploring the five element system, deepening our understanding of yin channels utililizing the ying qi cycle and its connection with spirit cultivation, and gaining exposure to human organs by studying pictorials, the intention of this course is to empower and inspire TCM students to develop insight by building comprehensive therapeutic relationships with the six yin organs to continue a lifelong, rewarding relationship with "just sitting".

These meditations can also be taught to patients to improve their health and wellness. For those who are willing, the promise of this course and this art form is the cultivation of mind and heart. It is by way of such cultivation that a doctor may become what the ancients termed a "Superior Physician". ]]>
Students will study and learn beginner and intermediate level philosophies, forms and practices of meditation. Each experiential class will primarily consist of guided or silent meditation practice, but will also include class discussion and lecture. Covering principles via exposure to traditional Taoist images of yin organs, visualizing five channel depths pertaining to each of the six meridians, exploring the five element system, deepening our understanding of yin channels utililizing the ying qi cycle and its connection with spirit cultivation, and gaining exposure to human organs by studying pictorials, the intention of this course is to empower and inspire TCM students to develop insight by building comprehensive therapeutic relationships with the six yin organs to continue a lifelong, rewarding relationship with "just sitting".

These meditations can also be taught to patients to improve their health and wellness. For those who are willing, the promise of this course and this art form is the cultivation of mind and heart. It is by way of such cultivation that a doctor may become what the ancients termed a "Superior Physician". ]]>
Students will study and learn beginner and intermediate level philosophies, forms and practices of meditation. Each experiential class will primarily consist of guided or silent meditation practice, but will also include class discussion and lecture. Covering principles via exposure to traditional Taoist images of yin organs, visualizing five channel depths pertaining to each of the six meridians, exploring the five element system, deepening our understanding of yin channels utililizing the ying qi cycle and its connection with spirit cultivation, and gaining exposure to human organs by studying pictorials, the intention of this course is to empower and inspire TCM students to develop insight by building comprehensive therapeutic relationships with the six yin organs to continue a lifelong, rewarding relationship with "just sitting".

These meditations can also be taught to patients to improve their health and wellness. For those who are willing, the promise of this course and this art form is the cultivation of mind and heart. It is by way of such cultivation that a doctor may become what the ancients termed a "Superior Physician". ]]>
This course presents an exploration of connective tissue anatomy and the flow of Qi - as Qi flows through the connective tissue of the body. This course is based on Pamela Maloney's experience as a Hellerwork trainer, and instructor of Connective Tissue Dissection at Pepperdine University. This course includes two episodes of the Pamela Maloney Show discussing the flow of qi and Structural Integration bodywork, as well as anatomy power point images to illustrate the applicable anatomy. ]]>
Instruction includes training manual illustrations combined with anatomy power point demonstration to illustrate the applicable anatomy and stroke directions. ]]>
1) The constraint level and aspects of pattern in order to better understand the structure of patterns in different dimensions.

2) Determining the priorities of patterns in order to obtain a clear strategy for treatment of multiple pattern situations,

3) Understanding the three dependencies for a more holistic view of pattern diagnosis.

4) Evaluating the degree and stages of the interchanges of pattern in order to provide the practitioner with a more detailed diagnostic skill for clinical application.

5) Discussion of the relation between the pattern and human constitution, and the relations among the disease patterns and symptoms, as well as how pattern is related in Western medicine information.

6) Lastly, macro and micro diagnosis of patterns will also be discussed.

]]>
This module provides a comprehensive overview of a range of different drugs. Alcohol, tobacco, prescription medications and illicit drugs are all pharmacologically diverse with different abuse liability potential. They belong to different drug classes, affect different neurological pathways and organs - with different effects and health consequences.

Overview

Specific information about a range of commonly used drugs, their effects and appropriate management is provided. This includes:
- Drug class: that is the type of drug and neurobiological mechanism of action.
- Route of administration: how the drug is used, how it enters the blood stream, the speed of onset and intensity of its effects.
- Effects: the desired effects as well as unwanted effects or health consequences.
- Abuse liability potential: how ´´likeable´´ a drug is and what makes it addictive. This is determined by the drug´s speed of onset, intensity of effects and duration of action and excretion.
- Toxological complications: longer term health risks, negative effects at higher doses and overdose.
- Minimizing risks: strategies to minimize the health risks and reduce other drug related harms.
- AOM perspective: each drug is profiled within an acupuncture and oriental medicine theoretical framework.
- Drugs: Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, benzodiazepines (prescritption sedatives).Central Nervous System stimulants (amphetamines, ecstasy and cocaine), opioids (heroin), hallucinogens, inhalants and solvents (e.g. glue). We also briefly look at drug use during pregnancy.

Chemical dependence is a fascinating area of medicine. The pharmacological and psychological issues are complex and diverse and outcomes vary greatly and depend on all available sources to provide support and care.

]]>
"The Roots of Chinese Medical" Theory will ponder the earliest origins of the primary concepts that form the foundations of Chinese medicine: yin/yang, The Five Elements, the Tao. This course will review current scholarly thinking on the origins of Chinese medical theories and contrast this with long-standing folk legends regarding those origins. Participants will learn there is much more that is not known about the roots of Chinese medical theory than what is known, but current thinking is at odds with traditional folk legends.

By considering varied sources such as modern anthropology and archeology while looking closely at the teachings of Lao Tzu’s Tao Teh Ching, theories will be proposed that seek to reconcile modern scholarly thinking with folk legends. This course will take you on a journey that traces not only the evolution of Chinese medicine’s primary concepts but that of human thought as well. If you have ever questioned if there was something deeper and profound yet mysterious behind Chinese medicine, this course will offer you many answers. ]]>
“On the Origins of Acupuncture” will examine how this practice came to be at an advanced level by the time of the Yellow Emperor’s Classic more than 2,000 years ago. This classic book laid the foundation for the practice of acupuncture that survives to this day but offers no explanations about how it first began or how the point/meridian system was formulated.

This class will consider the 4 main theories regarding acupuncture’s roots, and detail which of these theories is most likely. In addition, the point/meridian (jing-luo) system will be considered in detail culminating with the surprising and thought-provoking theory that it was inspired by discoveries in ancient astronomy. By pondering acupuncture’s roots, participants of this class will gain a deeper understanding of this healing art and how to practice it in our present time. ]]>
The course aims to empower AOM providers with the information and technology needed to build a membership based practice or participate in CHS Life balanced healthcare programs.

The course will provide you with FREE technology, detailed training, outline requirements, and member benefits.

It is paramount that healthcare providers have access and training in the latest technology, resources, and trends in healthcare industry. ]]>
- tools of basic skin assessment
- factors that progress aging
- facial rejuvenation acupuncture, with details on commonly used channels and points
- facial rejuvenation gua sha
- facial rejuvenation massage
- Topical treatments and facial masks
- How differentiate skin and skin lesions
- Chinese herb medicine cosmetology
- Acupuncture cosmetology

]]>
Drugs (including alcohol) are everywhere and lots of people use them. Many of these people don’t have any problems, however those that do may not know it - or if they do, they may not know what to do about it...

You, as an AOM practitioner can help!

This module aims to equip practitioners of AOM with accurate information about different types of drugs, their physiological effects, health consequences and strategies to reduce harms associated with alcohol or other drug use.

This session is the first in a series of education modules about chemical dependence facilitated by Katherine Berry, a licensed acupuncturist, health educator and addiction medicine specialist from Australia.

Overview:

Many people in the community who use alcohol or recreational drugs do not come under the attention of mainstream health services. These people are likely to be in the care of, or seek treatment with alternative health practitioners.

It is paramount that we as primary health care clinicians have access to up to date information about drugs and their short and long term health consequences.

There are a wide range of legal and illicit drugs available in our community. These drugs are all pharmacologically diverse. They have different psychotropic and physiological effects, likeability, abuse liability and dependence potential. That is, their effects and consequences are diverse… as are the reasons for people using them!

Alcohol and other drug use doesn’t just effect individuals. It impacts on families, relationships and the whole community. Your clients may be affected indirectly by their partner, parent, family member or friend’s drug use.

]]>