Summer 2015 Fall Mini meeting

Summer 2015 Fall Mini meeting was held In September at Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Topics included:

"Sleep Analysis Basics: Understanding EEG Trends:" by Judy Carroll, RPSGT

"Acupuncture treatment of Sleep Apnea" by Susan Mosley, LAc

Discussion on “Dealing with Difficult Colleagues” led by Dottie Black, RPSGT

"Incorporating Rieki into Your Practice" by Susan Mosley, LAc.

"Holistic strategies for ADHD, Anxiety, and Overthinking" by Michele Pasley, LMT

The annual 2015 meeting of QiMovers was held in New Orleans, LA from April 30-May 3^rd. Attendees participated in a medicinal herbs and edible plants tour of the Louisiana bayou area. Other classes included:

“Introduction to Spring Forest Qigong” for the Western Medicine practitioners

“Morgellons’ Fiber Disease Case Study” by Susan Mosley, LAc

“Multi-part series on Infection Control in the Acupuncture Office:

What Pathogens Do I Need to Worry About and Why?

Guidelines on Hand washing and Personal Protection Equipment

Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection”

“Diabetes Management: A Personal Journey” by Lynn Crespi, RRT

“Advances in Catheterization” by Renee Foster, RN

Roundtable brainstorming on “Retirement Funding and Building a Passive Income Stream”

“OSHA and CDC Regulations for Acupuncture Offices” by Susan Mosley, LAc

“Fire Safety for Acupuncture Offices” by Susan Mosley, LAc

Daily “Healthy Cooking For Life” workshop led by Carla Toth, LAc

“Nutritional and Supplement Strategies for Heart Health” by Raylene Beier, RN

“Incorporating Energy Medicine into Hospital Environment” by Linda French, RN
The QiMovers Summer 2014 meeting was held in Durango, CO, May 28-June 2, with field trips to Canyonlands National Park and Pagosa Hot Springs. We had a busy meetup, with several very interesting educational offerings including:
“Variations to Facial Rejuvenation Protocols” followed by supervised practice

“Introduction to Aromatouch and Essential Oils” with an emphasis on pulse balancing

“The Future of Dry Needling”

“Treatment Tactics for TMJ and Jaw Pain”

“Management of Thumb and Hand pain”

“EMF Radiation: Hazards, Mitigation Strategies, and the Benefits of Transmuters”

“Herbal Therapy for Deficiency Heat Syndromes”

“Exercise Recommendations for Strengthening the Low Back”

“Topical Treatment Overview”: Mineral Soaks, Herbal Medicinal Preparations, Treatment for Sunburns, Bug Bites, Fungus, Beauty Enhancers, and Pain"

An entire afternoon was devoted to marketing and advertising approaches: targeting specific populations, overcoming fear of public speaking, use of social media, and a photography workshop and included tips on "How to Write, Publish, and Promote Your First Book”.

We were also fortunate to have attended 2 informative National Parks service seminars on May 29^th “Plants in the Desert” and on May 31^st, on “Native American Folklore and Legends”.

Summer 2013 meeting was held in July in Denver and Durango, Colorado. Some of the topics covered included:

“Postural Assessment and Stretches for the Low Back”

“Treating Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy with Acupuncture”

“Herbal Remedies for Altitude Sickness”

“Insights in using Dr. Tan’s balance method”

"Pulse Balancing 101"

“When your Business Partnership is Toxic: Strategies for Mediation and Resolution”

Members also: participated in a medicinal plant walk on Engineer Mountain near Durango, toured the Denver Botanical Gardens, and participated in supervised practice of Chinese Face Reading techniques.

2005-2011

Qi Mover’s 2011 summer meeting was held for the Northwest Region in Spokane, Washington in July, with a side trip to Nelson, BC, Canada. Topics covered included: 

Persistent menopausal bleeding and hot flashes

Prevention and treatment of traveler's gastrointestinal distress
Review of the revised USDA food pyramid and RDA

The new Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines explained

Acupuncture and herbal treatment of plantar warts
Prevention and treatment of childhood obesity
Addiction and recovery spotlight: alcoholism
Determination of and strategies for food intolerance
Orthopedic injury spotlight: ankle and foot

QiMovers National Summer 2010 meeting was held on Okaloosa Island on the beautiful Gulf coast of Florida. Members were wary that the meeting would have to be postponed or cancelled due to the recent oil spill, but the beaches were pristine and locals welcoming.

Carla Toth, LAc. of Durango, CO, presented an update on her personal health journey in Recovery from Aneurysm: Combining Modern Neurosurgical Methods with Alternative Healing.

Kerry Smith Higgs, Certified Rolfer from Atlanta, GA, provided a rolfing demonstration and lecture: How Rolfing Can Benefit Acupuncture Patients.

Jackie Cutroni, RN, LAc. of Santa Barbara, CA, presented: Gui Pi Tang for Cardiac Problems.

Susan Mosley, LAc. of Chattanooga TN, presented a workshop on Intuitive Needle Placement.

Members participated in a round table discussion on: Energy Healing focusing on the Oceans.

Attendees participated in daily Pilates and Qi Gong classes.

The 2009 Summer National Educational Meeting of Qi Movers was held in June over consecutive weekends in Denali and Juneau, Alaska. This wilderness trip allowed the group to tour 2 separate terrains and study medicinal plants native to both tundra and the Tongass National Forest rainforest where glaciers meet the sea. General Topics included:

Acupuncture for Neurology: Head Injury, Stroke, Parkinson’s and more

Treatment Strategies for Postpartum Blood and Qi Deficiency

Using the Galvanic Spa Facial Rejuvenation Device

Chinese Weight Loss Acupuncture Protocol

Stop Smoking Protocols

Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Overcoming Childhood Traumas and Emotional Blockages to Healing

Topics of discussion specific to Alaska and wilderness health included:

Reduced Rates of Depression and CNS Disease in Native Alaskans with High Fat Diets

Oxygen Supplementation for High Altitude Adventure Travel

Strategies for Increasing Exercise Endurance

Hands on demonstration of Acupressure First Aide for Wilderness Guides

Treatment of Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus with Chinese Medicine

Treatment of Giardia with Chinese Medicine

Assembling an Herbal First Aide/Travel Kit

Effects of Perpetual Darkness/Light on Biorhythms and Emotions
The Spring 2008 meeting was held in New Orleans May 1-5 in conjunction with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Convention headquarters was at the reasonably priced historic Avenue Garden Hotel on St. Charles. Some of the educational offering included:

A presentation by Raylene Beier, RN, transplant coordinator at Oschner Health System on Challenges Facing the Healthcare System in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina.

 
Respiratory Therapists of Tulane University Medical Center explained the Increase in Pulmonary Illnesses in the New Orleans area post Katrina.

Shannon and Amos Soignier, Attorneys at Law, discussed Retirement and Tax Strategies for the Small Acupuncture Practice.

Jackie Cutroni, RN, LAc. shared her personal medical journey in “Blending Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Patient’s Perspective”.
 
Carla Toth, LAc. lead a panel discussion on Cases Studies Utilizing the Balance Method.
The fall 2007 National meeting was held in Telluride Colorado on September 14-16th, 2007, coinciding with the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. Delegates from California, Washington, Colorado, South Carolina, and Tennessee chapters attended and included massage therapists, cardiac rehab specialists, physician assistants, as well as reiki practitioners, acupuncturists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and herbalists.

Topics for the fall meeting included: "Chinese Herbs for Altitude Sickness", "Chinese Herbal Supplements for Athletes", presentation of new American Heart Association guidelines, and "Ethical Dilemmas and Discharging Difficult Patients".

The 2^nd annual Qi Movers 2007 July 4th summer meeting at Lake Wateree, S.C. was a great success with approximately 20 attendees.

Ruth Kyle, LAc. of Acupuncture of Greer presented a lecture entitled The ABCDs of Holistic Health: Acupuncture, Bodywork, Chiropractic, and Diet.

Susan Mosley, LAc. of Four Seasons Acupuncture of Chattanooga lead a panel discussion on Methods to Treat Stubborn Internal Wind.

The lay members of Qi Movers benefited from the hands-on workshop Couples Acupressure and Massage Techniques.

Topics at the 2006 summer session included a workshop on Pectoral Release Techniques for relief of upper back and shoulder pain and Chinese Herbal and Dietary Solutions for Menopausal Symptoms geared for the general public and other alternative practitioners.

Qi Movers had their winter 2006 conference in Chattanooga, TN on Feb 6-8, to coincide with Super Bowl XL. The group presented information on integrative medicine to a group of surgical and medical intensive care nurses and respiratory therapists from Parkridge Hospital, a member of HCA Healthcare System.

Susan Mosley, LAc, offered a lecture and demonstration in Divergent Channel Treatments for Neck Pain, incorporating massage techniques and non-traditional electro- acupuncture lead placement.

Ruth Kyle, LAc, led prospective acupuncture students in a session on How to Choose Your Best Acupuncture School, with a comparison of herbal education emphasis, 5 elements vs. 8 principle schools, and how to survive financially.

Qi Mover's inaugural meeting was held April 27 - May 2 2005 in New Orleans, at the Columns Hotel on beautiful St. Charles Avenue. During their downtime, participants were able to attend the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Susan Mosley, LAc, Chairman and founding member, presented: A Comparison of Cosmetic Acupuncture Techniques and proposed new protocols for reduction of saddlebag thighs.

Carla Tooth, LAc, coordinator for the Rocky Mountain States, discussed: Manipulation of Melodic, Harmonic, and Atmospheric Elements for Calming the Sheen.

Ruth Kyle, LAc, coordinator for the Southeastern USA, presented a case study on: The Difficulties of Treating Damp Heat in the Urinary Bladder in Subtropical Climates.

Lisa Putnam, consumer affairs advisor, led a discussion on: How Media Coverage of Chinese Medicine Changes the Expectations of Clients.


A round table discussion aimed at members in their first year of practice was particularly well received: What You Didn’t Learn About Starting a Practice in Your 3 Credit Business Class.