Dear Pacific students, It’s been at least a few days since I’ve sent an update to you on important topics, tho’ it seems like a year. It’s amazing how fast one loses connection to the days and weeks when they’re not anchored by our workweek routines and those now sorely-missed weekends. Ah, the things I …
Join master herbalist Mazin Al-Khafaji, one of the leading clinicians and teachers in the field of dermatology and Tradtional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as he reviews internal and external applications of Chinese herbs for psoriasis. During this presentation, multiple treatment phases and reassessments are reviewed, as well as questions about Western medicine interactions and other considerations. …
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By Susan West Qigong is a wellness practice from China whose roots trace back to healing practices of ancient Asia [1], with many different branches and methods. While they have different emphases, all share three main elements: training the body, mind, and breath. Breath training exercises can include different ways of inhaling, exhaling, and holding …
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Dear students at all campuses and online, I know that these are unprecedented times, and we are all working hard to provide you with the best financial options to complete your education. This email is largely to address the questions I have received from a number of students who do not yet utilize federal financial aid. For …
Dear San Diego, New York and Chicago on-ground and online students and faculty, What a week, right?! Yikes. Friday’s just not what it used to be with all our favorite restaurants, movies, and more closed for business. To help, I’m sending you something very special to brighten your day and enrich your knowledge of Chinese …
In this powerful webinar that was deleted by YouTube from our channel after almost 15000 views, our featured guest, Dr. John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc, from Evergreen Herbs, discusses how coronavirus (Covid-19) is currently being treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Dr. Chen provides a brief discussion on the pathology and treatment from …
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6 Suggestions for Massage Therapy with Highly Sensitive People By Bracha K. Sharp Until I came to massage therapy school and found out that there were at least three or four other HSPs in the world, and in just one school, no less, I had thought that they were thin on the ground. But then …
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When I was a little girl, my uncle gave my parents a West Highland Terrier puppy. My uncle was a breeder of these dogs. With his certifications, bloodline, and paperwork, this little guy was worth about $1,000. We named him “Westy” (of course we did – my name is East, my brother’s name is West, …
When you hear the phrase peak performance, your mind probably first goes to athletics. You think of runners conditioning for a marathon or sports professionals preparing for the big game. However, once we really think about what it means to reach peak performance, it becomes clear that the actual meaning of the word extends far …
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Dear San Diego, New York and Chicago students (and faculty and staff), Before I begin with information about alternatives to classroom instruction and the suspension of the clinic, I want to encourage anyone who needs help of any kind to reach out to your campus director, WellConnect, or personal physician, whichever seems most appropriate to …
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