Most practitioners recognize that there is much more to understanding and treating patients than categorizing them according to symptoms and syndromes. How, then, do you heal the emotions, mind, and spirit, as well as the body, with acupuncture? Knowing the "spirits of the points" avails you little unless you know exactly how and when to use them and how to conjoin them with the underlying imbalance.
Our teaching provides a theoretical and experiential bridge that connects the promise and the fulfillment of acupuncture's potential for integral healing.
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, in the Worsley tradition, is one of the most complete, comprehensive, and far-reaching systems of medicine in the world. There are no shortcuts or magic formulas. You will not be able to practice this system after one weekend, but you will...begin the journey. You will learn to develop and use rapport skills as powerful diagnostic tools, and you will come to understand and manage your patients in a whole new way.
Testimonials from recent "Beginning The Journey..." Seminars:
"Greatly exceeded my already high expectations! The more I heard about Neil Gumenick,
the more I looked forward to this weekend - and it surpassed even that.
It will help any practitioner, regardless of their style of medicine."
~ Susan Cocke, M.D.
"This program is the best overview of the Five Element system in existence.
I left feeling inspired and with a desire to continue to study with Neil."
~ Nona Upshaw, L.Ac.
"As a practitioner of TCM, I feel this class helped to reconnect me to what
I feel is the 'heart' of this medicine."
~ Christiane Stefanoff, L.Ac.
"Neil is very thorough and committed to this style of acupuncture. His style is inspirational.
The seminar opened my eyes to what is possible in the realm of acupuncture."
~ Adam Da Virro, L.Ac.
"Thank you so much for sharing your great experience and knowledge with us.
It was a great class to attend and learn deeper about the 5 elements. You are an amazing instructor.
I can't wait to practice this technique in my office."
~ Nina Han, L.Ac.
"Best workshop in years. 5 Elements making sense, finally."
~ Marcy Mallory, L.Ac.
"Amazing! Neil's seminar is inspiring and delves into Classical Acupuncture in ways
that TCM doesn't touch upon. Classmates are integrated into discussion and improv
patient/practitioner interactions and rapport. My mind has been opened to an entirely new
way to treat by truly treating the patient as a whole in body, mind, and spirit."
~ Linday Kohn, Oriental Medical student
"Brilliant. 'Beginning the Journey' is a powerful introduction to
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture - clear, deep, and from the heart."
~ Jennie Baldwin, Oriental Medical student
"Neil is a powerful and gifted teacher. His 5 Element 2 day seminar was
inspirational and eye-opening. Even as a first year student,
I have some 'ah-has" that I can put to use immediately. Thanks, Neil!
~ Sydney Dugan, Oriental Medical student
"An amazing whirlwind of of information that touches just enough on everything
- that imagination and curiosity are sparked. It's incredible and lovely work!
~ Ondria Holub, L.Ac., Corvalis OR
"Deeply inspirational course work that provokes the heart and reveals the core."
~ Lise Harrington, L.Ac., Portland OR
"The taste I received of 5 Elements was enough to inspire me to apply to the program."
~ Angela Lambert, L.Ac., N.D., Portland OR
"Neil is a wonderful lecturer - engaging, knowledgeable, and always very interesting"
~ Denise D'Fantis, L.Ac.
"Once you begin the journey, you will find it difficult to stop."
~ Todd Howard, L.Ac., President, Pacific Rim College (BC)
"Amazing! Neil is very knowledgeable and fascinating to listen to.
Five Element acupuncture has great potential in my practice! I can't wait to learn more!"
~ Julie Dalbec, L.Ac.
"Thank you for so generously sharing of your knowledge. Fascinating and very useful information."
~ Khara Lucius, L.Ac.
"A great beginning to the Journey, presented with humor, patience, and mastery."
~ Linda Davis, L.Ac.
"They speak of re-distribution of wealth. Here it is!"
~ A.S. "Sandy" Giltinan, L.Ac.
"After completing this course, I have been inspired to learn more about this way of acupuncture
and incorporating it into my practice. You have inspired the un-inspirable!
~ Richele Walters, L.Ac.
