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Classical Five Element Acupuncture A complete and powerful system of medicine that has been handed down from antiquity. This holistic practice applies the laws of nature to the diagnosis and treatment of the underlying causes, rather than the symptoms, of disease. The intent of treatment is to produce an enduring change that will lead to a state of true and vital health. The Five Elements ~ Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water ~ are interrelated aspects of energy that are evident throughout nature, including in the human body. An individual's state of health manifests according to the balance between these Elements. Understanding the relationships between Elements and how they in turn influence the body, mind, and spirit are the primary tools a practitioner uses to effect healing on the deepest level. Throughout the course, students will develop the ability to discern the Elements within each patient by learning subtle and highly-refined diagnostic skills ~including pulse taking, the ability to asses color, sound, emotion and odor, and the development of the four fundamental skills of seeing, hearing, asking and touching which are necessary to determine the primary cause of each persons imbalance. As these skills develop, the practitioner hones perception and enhances sensitivity, fostering a deeper understanding of what each individual requires in order to achieve an ultimate transformation to health.
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