Comprehensive Introductory Seminars
Upcoming Courses
May 4-5 and 18-19, 2024 — in person clinical workshop from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Taught by Senior Instructor Brandt Stickley, L.Ac.
Join us for a Full Foundations pulse class suitable for new students of Shen-Hammer pulse. In this hands-on course we will explore the foundations of the system and take the first steps towards pulse mastery. Relevant for all people who strive to alleviate suffering.
Come and deepen your direct perception! Learn about common conditions, common qualities, Large Segments of the pulse, feeling the 28 positions, acupuncture, formulas, and JingFang pulse.
Tuition: $1,000
28 NCCAOM PDAs Available
Click here to email and register for Brandt’s Introductory Seminar!
September 14th & 28th, October 26th, November 16th — in-person clinical workshop, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
October 8th, November 12th: Zoom Touch-point from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Co-taught by Senior Instructors Stephen Higgins and Melinda Iglesias Wheeler
Early Bird Rate: $1,200
BIPOC Equity Rate: $1,120
Regular Price: $1,400
27 NCCAOM PDAs (Pending)
Click here to email and register for Melinda and Stephen’s Introductory Seminar!
Course Description:
When you take a Comprehensive Introductory Seminar, you’ll learn the complete fundamentals of the Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis system. You’ll receive an in-depth overview—everything from taking a simple pulse rate through interpretation and treatment planning. Our dedication to small student-teacher ratios means that you’ll receive 1-on-1 guidance from Certified Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis Instructors and will have lots of opportunities to practice and gain comfort in applying these clinically-relevant palpation skills.
Course Objectives
Recognize fundamental pulse qualities
Learn the typical and derivative interpretations of various pulse presentations
Learn how to properly palpate and interpret findings on large segments of the pulse
Learn how to palpate the principal and complementary positions
Gain a solid foundation in pulse diagnosis, enabling you to embark on a journey toward tactile and didactic mastery of this or any other pulse diagnosis system
Curriculum and Materials Provided
This seminar consists of four in-person days and two remote meetings. The in-person sessions include both hands-on and lecture formats to optimize your exposure to and learning of a vast amount of information and hands-on skills.
When you sign up for an Introductory Seminar, we’ll send you a video introduction to the topics we’ll be covering during the course. Prior to the course, we’ll also provide you with a PDF of the Introductory Shen-Hammer handbook as well as any other relevant course materials.
Course Prerequisites
This course has no prerequisites and is appropriate for students and practitioners who have not yet taken an introductory seminar. This course is for you if you've never taken an Intro Seminar and would like to build a firm foundation in all that is Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis. This course is also for you if you’ve previously taken an Intro and who’d like to further hone your Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis knowledge and skills (we offer up to a 50% discount to returning students). Intromediate and Hands-On Intensives offerings are also available for those who’ve already taken an Intro Seminar.