Managing the Menopause with Acupuncture
With Paul Johnson

Saturday 22nd April 2023, 10am – 5pm – £95

This one day course covers the main complaints and complications that women may face during the menopause. Commonly encountered symptoms are explained and explored in terms of TCM treatments with reference to both historical sources and contemporary research. This course is suitable for
• Third year students and recent graduates who do not yet have much experience of this area
• More experienced practitioners who may already be treating these issues but who would like to deepen their knowledge (a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine is essential)

Course Outline:

An Introduction to the Menopause
• Menopause Facts and Figures
• Western Medical Explanation of the Menopause
• Medically Induced Menopause
• Cultural Differences
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• The TCM of HRT
Underlying TCM Concepts
• TCM Aetiology and Pathology
• The Seven Year Cycles
• Jing, Tian gui, Ren and Chong mai
• Aetiology and Lifestyle Factors
Most Commonly Encountered TCM Patterns
• Differentiation and Treatment
Menopause Related Conditions
• Hot Flushes
• Interrupted Sleep and Night Sweats
• Anxiety, Depression and Altered Moods
• Urinary conditions
• Vaginal Atrophy, Vulvodynia
• Weight Gain
• Shoulder Pain
• Osteoporosis

Learning will be supported throughout with case studies.

For more information and to book, please contact pauljohnsonacupuncture@gmail.com

Previous attendees to Paul’s courses say:
• “An excellent summary of the menopause from the Chinese Medicine standpoint and also including valuable research references and Western medical info.”
• ” An insightful summary of the challenges of treating patients going through the menopause. One of the only succinct collections of TCM, biomedicine and current research ideas on the menopause available in one day to my knowledge!”
• “Clear, informative notes, interesting facts and research article links. Very enjoyable day!”

Paul Johnson LicAc, MBAcC, LicOHM, MRCHM, BA (Hons), PGCertLTHE, AHEA, AFN he has taught acupuncture for 22 years and has a special interest in treating women’s health issues.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR FERTILITY AND IVF SUPPORT
with Paul Johnson

Accredited by the Acupuncture Fertility Network (AFN)

This two-day seminar will review both the Western Medical and TCM understanding of the menstrual cycle and will cover ways of boosting natural fertility and supporting IVF with acupuncture. It will look at troubleshooting so-called ‘unexplained’ infertility, an area where TCM can be of great benefit. This seminar will also cover all the Western medical jargon and test results that you need to understand to be able to speak to your patients with confidence. Case studies will be used to consolidate learning.

Attendees of this course are eligible for membership of the Acupuncture Fertility Network (AFN).

This course is suitable for
• Third year students and recent graduates who do not yet have much experience of this area
• More experienced practitioners who may already be offering these services but who would like to deepen their knowledge (a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine is essential)

Day 1: Saturday 13th May 2023, 10am– 5pm
• Defining Infertility
• Western Medical Review of the Menstrual Cycle
o Common Tests, and an Introduction to Understanding Test Results
• TCM Review of the Menstrual Cycle
• TCM Infertility Patterns
• Using a BBT Chart to Aid Diagnosis
• The Emotional Impact of Infertility
o The Importance of Treating the Heart
o Cortisol – ‘Pregnancy Stress Syndrome’?
• Preconception Care and Advice
o Natural Ways to Boost Fertility
o How to Plot Fertile Days

Day 2: Sunday 14th May 2023, 10am– 5pm
• ART Facts and Figures
• Predicting Ovarian reserve
• ART Terminology, Medications and Protocols
o IVF 21Day Cycle Overview
o Flare Overview
• How To Combine Acupuncture and IVF
o Pre IVF Care, During IVF Care/ The Paulus Protocol/ Waiting for the Pregnancy Test
• The Safe Use of Acupuncture and Herbs During ART
• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
• Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) in ART
• The Treatment of Male Infertility/ Sub fertility

For more information and to book, please contact pauljohnsonacupuncture@gmail.com

Previous attendees say:
• ” A relaxed and friendly deliverance of the material made it possible for people to contribute without feeling ignorant about the subject.”
• “I had little knowledge of IVF protocols etc. previously, so I am a hundred times more confident to tackle the terminology and procedures now.”
• “I particularly liked the discussions concerning experiences of the other course participants and additional information they added to the detailed course notes.”

Paul Johnson LicAc, MBAcC, LicOHM, MRCHM, BA (Hons), PGCertLTHE, AHEA, AFN wrote “Creating a New Life: the Uterus is the Second Heart” in the Spring 18 issue of Acu. He has taught acupuncture for 22 years and specialises in treating infertility and offering IVF support.