A A O M2006 International Conference & Exposition

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“Continuing the Path of the Great Unification…”

—William R. Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAc, President, AAOM

Pre-Conference Workshop10/19/06 The Chinese Medical NomenclatureDebates Part I & II Expert Panel

Post-Conference Workshop10/23/06The Way of Master Tung: Parts I & IIMaster Young Wei-Chieh(Simultaneous Translation- Chinese to English)

Qi Gong for Healing Heart and MindPart I & II Master Jun Feng Li

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Oriental Medicine...Healing the Body, Mind and Spirit

October 20-22, 2006October 19: Pre-ConferenceOctober 23: Post-Conference

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Continuing the Path...

The American Association of Oriental Medicine’s conferences are well known for

bringing together a panorama of Oriental Medicine professionals that embrace the

expanse of Oriental Medicine – nationally and internationally. In 2005 we raised

the bar in planning and executing our annual event; and in 2006 we’ve set a tar-

get to EXCEED last year’s outcomes. Whether an attendee, looking to expand your

base of OM knowledge and skill within an environment that will soothe your

soul, or an exhibitor desiring to place yourself before the most prominent market

of OM practitioners in the country…upon evaluation, we are CERTAIN you will

agree we’re the event you’ll want to attend!

As we come together, we shall continue the path of the great unification. We are

working to build bridges between the worlds of our profession that see, speak and

act differently and yet are the same. The strength of our independence expands

through the unity of our thoughts, ideas, actions and achievements. With passion,

perseverance and tenacity, we must continue to fuse together the great divides we

face in our profession and society. We must move forth with conscious strength - we

must keep enduring, keep trying, knowing that one step at a time, we shall arrive

and a juncture where “alternative medicine” becomes a right, a choice a freedom

for all. We have brought you teachers that are viewed by many as OM Masters of

our generation for the purpose of training the future masters of this profession.

Expo 2006…Oriental Medicine…Healing Body, Mind and Spirit is designed to

convey and promote a path of mastery for our attendees; through the skills, knowl-

edge and proficiency of those that instruct, equal to the passionate thirst for

knowledge and the focus towards, and integrity of path from those that learn.

We look forward to seeing you in October!

The AAOM Board of Directors

Register online at www.aaom.org or fill out our registration formin the center of this brochure.

Event OverviewWe are pleased to announce that this year’sconference features 36 workshops and events,34 speakers, for a total of 44 CEUs (pending)over a 5-day span. The conference opens onThursday, October 19, 2006, with an 8-hourpanel; The Chinese MedicalNomenclature Debates, Part I & II.

As a Friday evening (October 21) kick-offevent, we’re planning Pow-Wow Friday. Thiswill be an opportunity to savor old and newfriendships, enjoy scrumptious food and tanta-lizing libations as well as unique entertain-ment. We’ll have all the trimmings - Indiandancers, local musicians, singing, and drum-ming circles. To these festivities we’ll add thetalent’s of local astrologers, palm and facereaders, plus more – to include a silent auctionfeaturing southwestern art and enticing OMgoodies! Hope to see you there! (No CEUs, butmust register to attend!)

Friday morning’s General Session is a mustattend for one and all, as our featured key-note speaker is prominent OM Master andprofessional colleague, Dan Bensky, DO,addressing Standards - A double-edged source for Chinese Medicine.Also in the line-up will be experts that encapsu-late the “State of the Profession” from perspec-tives of our access to herbs, scope of practiceissues, advancements in malpractice coverageand insurance billing and practice and more.

RegistrationTo register, please complete and submit theenclosed registration form, or register online atwww.aaom.org. We look forward to seeingand meeting you at AAOM Convention &Expo 2006 …Oriental Medicine…Healingthe Body, Mind and Spirit!

Annual MeetingAAOM Annual Meeting and Election ofDirectors will be on Saturday morning from 8 am to 10 am.

On Friday and Saturday, our afternoon speakerswill present morning panels that offer attendeesbusiness pearls as it relates to their practice andspecializations. In this manner, attendees aregiven the opportunity to bridge twoworlds of knowledge - business andclinical pearls, from our instructors.

On Sunday, three separate full-day intensiveworkshops (two in English and one in Chinese)will be conducted by OM Masters, alongsidefour 4-hour workshops, by new and returnspeakers that were requested, or brought backthrough popular demand. The conference con-cludes with a full day of post-conference work-shops on Monday, October 23, 2006, startingat 8:00 AM and ending at 5:30 PM.

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2006 Conference Overview

Charles Chace, DiplAc, DiplCHOctober 19, 2006 (A & B) TheChinese Medical NomenclatureDebates, Parts I & II

Dan Bensky, DOOctober 19, 2006 (A & B) - TheChinese Medical NomenclatureDebates, Part I & IIOctober 20, 2006 (D) Standards -A double-edged source for ChineseMedicineOctober 20, 2006 (E) Channels,Stages, and Warps: ClinicalApplications and Implications of theDiscussion of the Cold Damage

Misha Ruth Cohen, OMD, LAc,DiplAc, DiplCHOctober 21, 2006 (L) BusinessPearls Plenary SessionOctober 21, 2006 (P) Role ofClinical Research in Modern HerbalMedicine

Bob Flaws, DiplAc, DiplCH,FNAAOM, RegAc [UK]October 19, 2006 (A & B) TheChinese Medical NomenclatureDebates, Part I & IIOctober 22, 2006 (Y & dd)Treating Female Infertility withChinese Medicine, Part I & II)

Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, LAc,DiplAc, DiplCHOctober 19, 2006 (A & B) The Chinese Medical Nomenclature Debates,Parts I & IIOctober 20, 2006 (D) AAOM GeneralSession (Business Pearls Plenary)

October 20, 2006 (G) TCM and SARs

James Goodin, “Arrowhawk” October 21, 2006 (Q) Exploring theInterface Between Native Americanand Oriental MedicineOther Presentors: Lloyd G. Wright,

DNBAO, LAc, and DennisRobbins, PhD, MPH

Master Li Jun FengOctober 22, 2006 (V) Qi-Gong in MotionOctober 23, 1006 (hh, JJ)Qi Gong for Healing Heartand Mind Parts I & II

Master SiFu LimOctober 20, 2006 (F) Understanding andReading Tai ChiOctober 20, 2006 (I) Pow-Wow FridayDemonstration

Oriental Medicine...Healing the Body, Mind and SpiritEntice Yourself…WE PROUDLY PRESENT THIS YEAR’S FEATURED MASTERS OF OM…

AND SO MUCH MORE INSIDE!

Welcometo the American Association of Oriental Medicine’s (AAOM’s)

Deborah Lincoln, RN, MSN, RAc,DiplAcOctober 20, 2006 D) AAOMGeneral Session

Steve Liu, LAc, President AzSOMAOctober 20, 2006 (D) GeneralSession Welcome from AzSOMAOctober 22, 2006 (cc) LaserAcupuncture Theory, Research andApplication

Yuxing Liu, PhD, Associateresearcher, OMD, LAcOctober 22, 2006 (X) ScalpAcupuncture Theory and ClinicalApplications

William Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAcOctober 19, 2006 (A & B) TheChinese Medical NomenclatureDebates, Part I & II (Chair)October 20, 2006 (D) AAOMGeneral Session

Dr. Mikio Sankey, OMD, LAc October 22, 2006 (Z, ee) EsotericAcupuncture (Parts I and II)

Master Xiaotian Shen, OMD, LAc October 19, 2006 (A & B) TheChinese Medical Nomenclature Debate(Co-Chair), Parts I & IIOctober 21, 2006 (L) Business PearlsPlenary SessionOctober 21, 2006 (S) Diabetes: TheTreatment and Prevention with TCM

Miki Shima, OMD, LAcOctober 19, 2006 (A & B) The Chinese Medical NomenclatureDebates, Part I & IIOctober 21, 2006 (L) Business PearlsPlenary SessionOctober 21, 2006 (R) Clinical PearlsMaster’s Class

Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAc October 22 and 23, 2006 (aa, ff, gg, ii) The Way of Master TungParts I and IINote: This workshop will be presented inChinese ONLY on October 22, 2006,and in Chinese (simultaneously translatedto English) on October 23, 2006, by Dr. Christine Chang.

Joseph Changqing Yang, PhD, LAcOctober 22, 2006 (W) Shen Disturbance in TCM

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION 2006

Continuing the Path of the Great Unification…”—William R. Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAc

President, AAOM

Marilyn Allen, MS, is a practice management consultant forthe OM profession whose expertise spans office manage-ment, marketing, professional ethics and jurisprudence, riskmanagement, insurance, and 3rd party billing/payments.She is editor in chief of Acupuncture Today, serves on theCalifornia State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA) board,teaches at a majority of the OM colleges in California, and isthe Director of Marketing for the American AcupunctureCouncil.

Claudette Baker, LAc, DiplAc, DiplCH, AAOM past President,and member of the 2005-2006 Convention Committee, hasbeen an AAOM member since 1983. Claudette has beenpracticing Oriental Medicine for 22 years, and is founder anddirector of the Glenview Healing Arts Center in Glenview, IL.She is President Emeritus of the ILaaom, is greatly responsi-ble for the passage of both Acupuncture bills in Illinois and isa member of the National Congress on the Future ofTraditional Medicines. She teaches Chinese herbs and TCMoncology locally and nationally.

Dan Bensky, DO, is a graduate of the Macau Institute ofChinese Medicine (1975) and Michigan State UniversityCollege of Osteopathic Medicine (1982), and holds aMaster’s degree in classical Chinese from the University ofWashington (1995). He is currently a director of the SeattleInstitute of Oriental Medicine and is in private practice. He ismedical editor of Eastland Press, a well-known translator ofChinese medical works, and has lectured on Chinese medicineand osteopathy in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc, is senior research advisor tothe AAOM. He is an associate professor at San FranciscoState University and co-director of the Institute for HolisticHealing Studies. Dr Burke is a published author andresearcher with interests in cross-cultural studies of traditionalmedicines (US, India and China), curricular innovation inholistic health, and exploration of meditation and imagery inhealing. He is co-chair of the American Public HealthAssociation (APHA) Alternative and Complementary HealthPractices Special Interest Group and is on the APHA GoverningCouncil.

Shane Burras, LAc, DNBAO, has spent 18 years in the com-mercial insurance industry working for the largest commercialinsurance companies in California, before transitioning intothe career of his choice as an acupuncturist. He graduatedfrom Yo San University and has completed his acupuncture

orthopedics board certification. Currently, he is the Chair ofthe Insurance Committee, and Treasurer for the AmericanAssociation of Oriental Medicine (AAOM). His experience as apractitioner and in the insurance industry provides his studentswith actual, tangible, immediate return on their investment.

Gene Bruno, OMD, LAc, AAOM President Emeritus, beganhis studies in acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 1969with the Institute for Taoist Studies. He is a graduate of theHong Kong Acupuncture College. He co-founded the first twocolleges of acupuncture in the U.S. and was a staff acupunc-turist at the UCLA Medical School and also was a staffacupuncturist at Harvard Medical School. He has over 36years experience and has practiced in Oregon since 1976.Currently he serves as President Emeritus on the AAOM Boardof Directors.

Christina A. Captain, MA, MOM, AP, SLP, is the CEO of TheFamily Healing Center, an integrative holistic medical clinic,founded in 2000. As a practicing Acupuncture Physician, shehas a primary focus in neurological disorders as well as ageneral family practice. She has extensive experience in med-ical settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, longterm and acute care centers and home health. She is a pro-fessional feng shui consultant and is senior faculty at TheEast West College of Natural Medicine.

Charles Chace, DiplAc, DiplCH, graduated from the NewEngland School of Acupuncture in 1984. He is the author andtranslator of a wide variety of books and articles on acupunc-ture and Chinese medicine including, A Qin Bowei Anthology,;with Yang Shou Zhong, a translation of the first textbook ofacupuncture from 100 C.E.: The Yellow Emperor’s SystematicClassic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Huang Di Zhen JiuJia Yi Jing), and with Miki Shima, Channel Divergences,Deeper Pathways of the Web. He maintains a clinical practicein Boulder Colorado.

Christine Chang DAOM Candidate, MTOM, DiplOM, LAc, isin private practice and lectures on Chinese Nutrition, ChineseMedical Language, Herbal Formulas and Chinese PatentMedicines in Santa Monica, California. Christine serves as anHerbal consultant to Crane Herb Company and KPC ChineseHerbal Manufactory in USA as well as the AAOM Board ofDirectors. She translates Ancient Chinese essence to westernsociety and continues the way of the Chinese Doctor (Yi Dao)internationally.

2006 Conference Speakers

Misha Ruth Cohen, OMD, LAc, DiplAc, DiplCH, has prac-ticed Asian medicine for 30 years. She is Director of ChickenSoup Chinese Medicine, Research and Education Chair ofQuan Yin Healing Arts Center and Assistant Researcher inIntegrated Medicine at the UCSF Institute for Health andAging. Dr. Cohen is the author of three popular Chinese medi-cine books, several book chapters and numerous scientificand lay articles. Since the mid-1980's she has conductedherbal and acupuncture research.

Marnae C. Ergil, MA, MS, LAc, began her study of Chineselanguage in 1981 at Middlebury College. She has completedher Master’s Degree in anthropology and she completed herdissertation fieldwork at the Tianjin College of TCM. She isthe translator of Practical Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine anda co-translator of Ten Lectures on Chinese Medicine by JiaoShu Du. Ms. Ergil is an Associate Professor at the New YorkChiropractic College Dept. of AOM, in Seneca Falls, NY. Sheteaches courses in Chinese internal medicine, diagnostics,acupuncture techniques and the history of Chinese medicine.

Bob Flaws, DiplAc, DiplCH, FNAAOM, RegAc [UK], is oneof the best-known Western teachers and authors of ChineseMedicine in the West. Bob has written, edited, or translatedover 80 books and hundreds of articles on Chinese medicine.A specialist in gynecology, Bob has treated thousands ofwomen, hundreds of them for complaints associated withinfertility. Bob has taught at Chinese Medical colleges andconferences worldwide, and his books have been translatedinto several languages. Bob has served as president of theAcupuncture Association of Colorado, as a board member forthe National Academy of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, asa founding member of the Council of Oriental MedicalPublishers, and president of Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.

Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, LAc, DiplAc, DiplCH, has been inpractice since 1978. His education includes one yearadvanced hospital training in Beijing. He is the author ofChinese Herbal Patent Medicines, The Clinical Desk Reference(2001), and is the recipient of Acupuncturist of the Year,1999 (AAOM). Jake writes The Herbalist’s Corner forAcupuncture Today, and teaches topics on Japanese acupunc-ture and Chinese herbal medicine throughout the year in theUS and Europe. Jake maintains a private practice in Boulder,CO, where he specializes in acute and chronic infections,internal medicine and pediatrics.

James Goodin is a recognized Native American Spiritualhealer/helper known in the Native circles as “Arrowhawk”.He has 30 years of practice with Native Ceremonies which hecombines with his experience as an operating room techni-cian for over 15 years at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia,MO. He is also an ordained minister.

Martin Herbkersman, DAc, MTOM, is an Acupuncturist andHerbalist with a private practice in Columbia, South Carolina.He holds licenses in California, Rhode Island, and SouthCarolina. He is a founder and board member of the NABORM(the North American Board of Oriental ReproductiveMedicine), which sets standards for the use of OrientalMedicine in the field of reproduction. He is currently the VicePresident on the AAOM Board of Directors and Chairman ofthe South Carolina Acupuncture Advisory Committee to theBoard of Medical Examiners.

Master Li Jun Feng is a faculty member at the Academy ofOriental Medicine, advisor to the World Academic Society ofMedical Qigong and the Qigong Science Research Associationof China, and President of International Sheng Zhen Society.Master Li was the head coach of the Beijing and ChineseNational Wushu teams and coached movie star Jet Li.

SiFu Lim, Tai Chi Master, 8th Degree Taekwondo, SingOng Tai Chi, was born into a Malayan family of Kung Fupractitioners; his uncle was born to the Eagle Claw division ofChing Wu and his grandmother a practitioner of Lotus styleKung Fu. In 1963, Master Lim began his training inTaekwondo under the legendary Choi Chang Kim in Penang.He has been teaching professionally since 1970 and is fluentin eight languages. He holds a BS from Waikato University -Hamilton, New Zealand, and was the US Representative toTae Kwon Do International and Sing Ong Tai Chi.

Deborah Lincoln RN, MSN, RAc, DiplAc, is the AAOM's2005-2006 Convention Chairman. She is President of theMichigan Association of Oriental Medicine, and in February2006, saw a 20-year endeavor culminate in the passage ofMichigan's first-ever Acupuncture Law. Deborah's extensiveeducation in Western and Chinese Medicine spans over 36years. She has been in private practice in Acupuncture andChinese Herbs and Oriental Medicine over 24 years inLansing, Michigan. Deborah is the VP of Corporate Events forthe AAOM Board of Directors.

Steve Liu, LAc, has a BS in Electrical Engineering, San JoseState University, San Jose, CA. He specializes in LaserAcupuncture in Tucson, Arizon and has written articles onLaser Acupuncture, published in the California Journal ofOriental Medicine (CJOM), by the California State OrientalMedical Association (CSOMA). Dr. Liu is President of theArizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture(AzSOMA).

Yuxing Liu, PhD, Associate researcher, OMD, LAc, graduatedfrom Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)and Chengdu University of TCM. Dr. Liu served as director ofthe Research Lab of Acupuncture & Tuina College of ChengduTCM University, directed and participated in over 15 researchprojects, and has published dozens of research papers andarticles as well as several TCM Books. Dr. Liu is currently aninstructor, faculty, dean of research, LAc (TX) at the Academyof Oriental Medicine at Austin (AOMA).

William Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAc, serves as the President ofthe AAOM as well as President of the Academy of OrientalMedicine at Austin. He has focused on an academic specialtyin pulse diagnosis since 1980, teaching and publishing onthe subject. Will serves as a site team chair for theAccreditation Commission and a member of the Commission’sDoctoral Task Force. Among the many interests related toacademic medicine, Dr. Morris also provides prepublicationeditorial review for Elsevier projects that involve OrientalMedicine.

Randall Neustaedter OMD, LAc has practiced OrientalMedicine for over 20 years, specializing in child health care.He has written The Vaccine Guide: Risks and Benefits forChildren and Adults. His new book, Child Health Guide:Holistic Pediatrics for Parents (North Atlantic Books, 2005),represents a state of the art guide to raising children withnatural medical care.

Cynthia O'Donnell, LAc, AP, has been practicing OrientalMedicine and Classical Homeopathy since 1990. In 1995she founded the East West College of Natural Medicine inSarasota FL which offers a master's degree in OrientalMedicine. She has served as the CEO of the college since itsinception and has been an active member in the Council ofColleges of Oriental Medicine. Cynthia is a past member ofthe AAOM Board of Directors, and past Vice President ofAAOM. Currently she is the Chair of the AAOM Student Affairscommittee.

William (Bill) Prensky, OMD, LAc, received his B.A. (1968)and M.A. (1970) in psychology from UCLA, and his Doctor ofAcupuncture from the Institute for Taoist Studies in 1972,and the degree of Doctor of Oriental Medicine (OMD) fromthe California Acupuncture College in 1985. Dr. Prensky andcolleagues from UCLA founded the UCLA AcupunctureResearch Project in the UCLA School of Medicine in 1972.Current Dr. Prensky serves as Senior Policy Advisor to theAAOM Board of Directors.

Dennis Robbins, PhD, MPH, is a mover and shaker in healthcare with a strong interest in both OM and Native AmericanMedicine. His distinguished career with over 25 years work inhealth care is complemented by his eight books, over 250articles and activity as a columnist for several healthcare jour-nals. He has been an advisor to Presidential & White HouseCommissions, National Healthcare Organizations andAssociations and is head of Zyto’s Scientific Advisory Board.

Dr. Mikio Sankey, OMD, LAc, received his initial degree intraditional acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine fromSamra University in Los Angeles, California. He received aDoctor of Philosophy in Oriental Medicine from AmericanLiberty University in Fullerton, California, and has a Doctoratein Health Sciences from Honolulu University. He has beenstudying the Ageless Wisdom teachings for over 40 years. Dr.Sankey is in private practice in the Los Angeles area with hiswife Kathleen, who has a doctorate in OM and is also alicensed acupuncturist in the California.

Michael Schroeder, Esq., is a nationally recognized expert inalternative healthcare law. As an attorney, he has received thehighest ratings given by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability andethics. Over the last 22 years he has handled more cases inthe country relating to the acupuncture profession than anyother attorney. He has served as Vice-President and GeneralCounsel of the American Acupuncture Council since 1986.

Master Xiaotian Shen, OMD, LAc, was a physician of tradi-tional Chinese medicine at the Teaching Hospital of SichuanCollege of Medicinal C.E, a contributor to various professionaljournals, and a participant of several research projects. He isa frequent presenter at international conferences. His educa-tional experiences in China and abroad and his interest inpublic health have furthered AOMA's clinical training collabo-rations in the Austin healthcare community. Xiaotian Shen iscurrently serving as the Dean of Clinic at the Academy ofOriental Medicine.

2006 Conference Speakers

Miki Shima, OMD, LAc, served on the California AcupunctureBoard and as President of the California AcupunctureAssociation (now known as CSOMA). He is the author of TheMedical I Ching – Oracle of the Healer Within, and ChannelDivergences. Dr. Shima is an internationally recognizedMaster of Oriental Medicine. Dr Shima and Charles Chase,DiplAc, DiplCH, have co-authored: “Personal Expositions onthe Eight Extraordinary Vessels”by Li Shi-zhen, which is thedefinitive book on the subject, published by Eastland Press in2006. AAOM is honored to have awarded Dr. Shima theLifetime Achievement Award in 2004.

David Twicken, DOM, LAc, as a faculty member at ChineseMedical Schools since 1994, has taught Acupuncture,Oriental Philosophy, Medical History, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong,Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology and I Ching. Dr. Twicken spe-cializes in the Taoist Arts and has written twelve books,teaches Taoist Arts internationally and is in private practice inLos Angeles, California.

Lloyd G. Wright, DNBAO, LAc, has practiced Acupuncture andTraditional Chinese Medicine for over 20 years. He has servedon the Board of Directors for the CAA, CSAOMA, and currentlyserves as the Treasurer for the Arizona Society of OrientalMedicine and Acupuncture. He served 5 years as a member ofthe California Acupuncture Board, served on a Scientific Reviewpanel for NCCAM, as a QME for California Worker’sCompensation, and participated as a site visitor for ACAOM. Heis Board Certified with the National Board of AcupunctureOrthopedics and currently practices in Scottsdale, AZ.

Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAc, is the direct disciple ofMaster Tung and is the founder of The World Association ofTung's Acupuncture, the only orthodox association of Tung'sAcupuncture in the United States. He is a certified Californiaacupuncturist, having received his PhD from Samra Universityof OM. He holds his Doctorate Degree in Medicine fromBeijing University of TCM, and PhD in Philosophy from BeijingUniversity, and was recognized as "The Best Chinese MedicalDoctor”, 1990 in the field of Acupuncture by the OrientalInternal Medicine and Gynecology in Taiwan.

Joseph Changqing Yang, PhD, LAc, was a faculty memberand a medical doctor in Traditional Chinese MedicineUniversity of Heilongjiang, Harbin, China. He has a masterdegree in TCM diagnosis and PhD degree in psychiatry. Healso has published over ten papers and books for the psychia-try research, TCM diagnosis and TCM psychiatry.

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We are offering a very popular $60 Student Enrollment! This year each student attendee will receive a CD conference binder. (Students must provide, at time of registration, a copy of a valid student ID.) Those registering for the $60 rate must be AAOM Student Members to receive Student Rates, register and attendthe Student Caucus on Saturday morning, October 21st. (Registration excludes Pre-Conference, Post Conference Classes, food and overnight lodging.)

❑ Check One Only In Each Time Slot Conference Fees Quoted at Base Registration Fee and Half Day IncrementsNote: Full-Day Registrations include Breaks, a Luncheon and a hard-copy conference binder, IF PRE-REGISTERED. Availability of at-the-doorbinders and luncheons is highly unlikely. If no binder and luncheon tickets remain, discounts off conference fees are not provided, they area gratuity to pre-registered attendees. Banquet tickets are a gratuity for qualifying registrants, thus fee reductions in conference rates willnot apply. Students must be AAOM Student Members to receive Student Rates, and will receive a CD-Rom of the binder only.

2006 Conference RegistrationThursday, October 19 Friday, October 20 Saturday, October 21 Sunday, October 22 Monday, October 23

7:00 am Registration Opens

6:30 am Registration Opens

6:30 am Registration Opens

7:00 am Registration Opens

8:00 am – 12 Noon

Max CEUs Pending: 4

� D. AAOM ConferenceGeneral Session + BusinessPearls Plenary Session

12 Noon – 1:00 pmLuncheon Outdoor Patio

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Max CEUs Pending: 4

� E. Channels, Stages & Warps

� F. Understanding Tai Chi

� G. TCM and SARS

� H. Holistic Pediatric-Informational meeting for pediatriccertification immediately following

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

� I. Pow-Wow Friday

Total Pending CEUs: 8

7-8:00 am – 10 am 12 Noon

Max CEUs Pending: 3

7:00 am – 8:00 am

� J. Qi-Gong in Motion

8:00 am – 10:00 am

� K. AAOM Annual Mtg –No Classes

10:00 am – 12 Noon

� L. Business Pearls Plenary

� M. Intention & Imagery

� N. Feng Shui of PracticeMgmt

� O. Student Caucus*

12 Noon – 1:00 pmLuncheon Outdoor Patio

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Max CEUs Pending: 4

� P. Clinical Research in Herbal Med

� Q. Native American and OM

� R. Clinical Pearls Master’s Class

� S. Diabetes–Treat./Preven.

� T. Practice Survival Tactics 101

7:00 pm – MIDNIGHT

� U. Annual Awards Banquet

Total Pending CEUs: 7

7-8:00 am – 10 am 12 Noon

Max CEUs Pending: 5

7:00 am – 8:00 am

� V. Qi-Gong in Motion

8:00 am – 12 Noon

� W. Shen Disturbance in TCM

� X. Scalp Acu-Theory &Clinical

� Y. Female Infertility &Chinese Med Part I

� Z. Esoteric Acupuncture, I

� aa. The Way of Master, I

Part I & II – Chinese Only

12 Noon – 1:00 pmLuncheon Outdoor Patio

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Max CEUs Pending: 4

� bb. I Ching Acupuncture

� cc. Laser Acu–Theory/Application

� dd. Female Infertility &Chinese Med, Part II

� ee. Esoteric Acupuncture, Part II

� ff. The Way of MasterTung, Part II

Evening: You’re On Your Ownto Enjoy the Sights ofPhoenix!

Total Pending CEUs: 9

8:00 am – 12 Noon

Max CEUs Pending: 4

� A. Chinese MedicalNomenclature -Debates, Part I

12 Noon – 1:00 pm

Luncheon1:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Max CEUs Pending: 4

� B. Chinese MedicalNomenclature -Debates, Part II

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

� C. Ethics –Definition & Use

Total Pending CEUs 12

Note: Ticket required!

*Required Attendanceby Students receivingthe $60 Student Rate.Must be AAOM StudentMembers.

7:30 am Registration Opens

8:00 am – 12 Noon

Max CEUs Pending: 4

� gg. The Way of MasterTung, Part I

Part I & II – Chinese with simulta-neous translation to English

� hh. Qi Gong for HealingHeart and Mind, Part I

12 Noon – 1:30 pmLuncheon Outdoor Patio

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Max CEUs Pending: 4

� ii. The Way of MasterTung, Part II

Part I & II – Chinese with simulta-neous translation to English

� jj Qi Gong for HealingHeart and Mind, Part II

5:30 pm

CONFERENCE ADJOURNS

Total Pending CEUs:8

Note: Ticket required!

Note: We recommendthat two-part classes betaken in their entirety.

For payment by check remit to: AAOM, P.O. Box 162340, Sacramento, CA 95816

2006 Conference Fee Structure

IMPORTANT: Instructions for Completing and Submitting Registration1. Each registrant (Member/Non-Member/Student) has a base Fee of $100, $120, $60, respectively.2. Insert the appropriate Base fee, prior to itemizing your classes and fee structures on the form.3. The fee structure form lists separate fees for each group of AM classes, PM Classes, and Evening Classes/Events (October 19-23). This allows attendees to "mix

'n match" classes in 1/2 day increments, and attend only the days or half-days they choose to attend.4. Based upon whether you are a Member, Non-Member or Student, apply the appropriate fee structure for each half-day segment (or evening class/event) you

choose to attend in the far-right column. Online registration automatically calculated fees.5. Free breaks are provided to all, and free lunches are provided for each full-day of attendance.6. Lunches and Banquet Tickets are not provided for Students at the Student Rate.7. Conference badges identify if you have a Free or Purchased Luncheon or Banquet Ticket.8. CHECK one class ONLY in each block of the Registration form. 9. To complete registration: the (1) Registration Form, (2) Contact and Billing Information, and (3) Fee Structure form must be submitted together via fax, mail,

or our online application.

10. Contact Information: www.aaom.org - Toll Free: 866-455-7999 - Fax: 916-443-4766

Member Early Non-Member Student EarlyEarly Bird (EB) Closes: 8.31.06 Bird Early Bird Bird Totals

All Base Registration Fee (All) $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 60.00 $

19-Oct Pre-Con (8-6) {A & B} $ 100.00 $ 120.00 $ 30.00 $

19-Oct Pre-Con (6-10) {C} $ 50.00 $ 60.00 $ 20.00 $

20-Oct AM General Session (8-Noon) {D} $ 50.00 $ 60.00 $ $

20-Oct PM Classes (2-6 PM) {E - H} $ 50.00 $ 60.00 $ $

20-Oct PM Pow-Wow Friday (7-10) {I} $ 18.50 $ 25.00 $ 18.50 $

21-Oct AM Qi-Gong In Motion (7-8) {J} $ 0.00 $ 20.00 $ 0.00 $

21-Oct AM AAOM Board Meeting (8-10) {K} $ 0.00 N/A $ 0.00

21-Oct AM Classes (2 Hrs. Each) {L - N} $ 30.00 $ 35.00 N/A $

21-Oct Student Caucus {O} N/A N/A Mandatory Free

21-Oct PM Classes (4 Hrs. Each) {P - T} $ 60.00 $ 72.00 $ $

22-Oct J. Qi-Gong In Motion (7-8) {V} $ 0.00 $ 20.00 $ 0.00 $

22-Oct AM Classes (8-12) {W - aa} $ 60.00 $ 72.00 $ 0.00 $

22-Oct PM Classes (2-6) {bb - ff} $ 60.00 $ 72.00 $ 0.00 $

23-Oct AM Clases (8-Noon) {gg - hh} $ 70.00 $ 85.00 $ 30.00 $

23-Oct PM Classes (1:30-5:30) {ii & jj} $ 70.00 $ 85.00 $ 30.00 $

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Lunches: 1 Full Day of Classes Free Free N/A

Additional Lunches $ 32.00 $ 38.00 $ 32.00 $

Banquet Tickets: (Fri-Sat-Sun) Free Free N/A

Additional Banquet Tickets $ 75.00 $ 85.00 $ 75.00 $

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Thursday - October 19, 2006Pre-Conference Workshop: 8:00 am – 12 Noon

A. The Chinese Medical Nomenclature Debates, Part I

Moderators: Will Morris, OMD, MSEd and Master Xiaotian Shen,OMD, LAc

Panelists: Miki Shima, OMD, LAc; Dan Bensky, DO; CharlesChace, DiplAc, DiplCH; Marnae C. Ergil, PhD Candidate, MA,LAc; Bob Flaws, DiplAc, DiplCH, FNAAOM, RegAc [UK]; JakeFratkin, OMD, LAc, DiplAc, DiplCh; and others.

Language is the root of medical practice. The ability to convey med-ical practices from one culture to another is dependant upon thetranslational and linguistic assumptions in both the language of ori-gin and the language of arrival. Is standardization necessary? If so,then how does the profession of Oriental medicine concede? Thispanel provides a forum for the discussion of these vital concerns byrecognized experts in the field of Oriental medical education, certifi-cation and publication. Morning panelists will each present theirposition paper, followed by attendee questions and answers.

Thursday - October 19, 2006Pre-Conference Workshop: 1:30 – 5:30 pm

B. The Chinese Medical Nomenclature Debates, Part IIof II

Part II of this workshop will continue with a moderated opendebate between all panelists. Audience members will be given anopportunity to provide their positions (limited to 5 minutes per per-son, based on time availability.) The day’s activities will concludewith a moderated Q&A discussion among panelists and attendees.In this two-part workshop, attendees will take away a keen under-standing of the depth and breadth of the divergent historical, cultur-al, and scientific translational complexities involved, but moreimportantly its impact on their day-to-day practice of OM and thefuture sustainability and growth of this profession.

Thursday - October 19, 2006 - 5:00 pmExhibitor Set-up – Wigwam Grand Ballroom

Thursday - October 19, 2006Pre-Conference Workshop: 6:00 – 10:00 pm

C. OM Ethics: Definition and Use; Feng Shui ofPractice Management

Christina Captain, MA, MOM, AP, SLP

This informative course on OM ethics will delve into the foundationsof definition and use. A framework of the ethical decision making

process will be discussed as well as the concept of ethics. The cur-rent climate we face as OM professionals creates the ability toteach the challenging and sometimes difficult situations; being pre-pared is the only viable option. As we rush into the integratedmodel of medicine, it is imperative that we protect not only ourpatients but also ourselves. This seminar will explore identificationof ethical issues and accountability, including documentation andcommunication. Other current issues such as medical acupunctureand appropriate referrals will be presented in case study format.

Friday - October 22, 2006Morning Workshop: 8:00 am – 12 Noon

Peak Exhibitor Hours – Attendee RefreshmentBreaks – Wigwam Ballroom

(Changes in this schedule will be noted in the Conference Binder)

Morning Break 9:30 – 10:30 am Luncheon 12:00-1:00 pm1:00 – 2:00 pm – “Exclusive Business Hours with Favorite Exhibitors – No Classes ” Afternoon Break 3:30-4:30 pm

D. General Session: 8:00 am – 12 Noon

Will Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAc; Dan Bensky, DO; Deborah Lincoln,RN, MSN, Rasp, DiplAc, Lloyd Wright, DNBAO, LAc; MartinHerbkersman, DAc, MTOM; Steve Liu, LAc; Michael Schroeder, Esq.;Claudette Baker, LAc, DiplAc/Herbs (NCCAOM)

Business Pearls Plenary Session:

Jake Fratkin, OMD, DiplAc, DiplCh; Master SiFu Lim; & RandyNeustaedter, OMD, LAc

The Conference will open with an exciting General Session – con-cluding with Business Pearls Plenary Session. The featured key-notespeaker is prominent OM Master and professional colleague, DanBensky, DO, addressing Standards - A double-edged source forChinese Medicine.

East Asian medicine has its own inherent characteristics andforces, including pluralism, context, fluidity, and appropriate-ness. These are the bases from which this medicine operatesand has grown over the millennia. In the last hundred years thismedicine has met the forces of modern society and the modernstate, and has had to deal with issues relating to standardiza-tion. We will consider what is gained and lost in this processand discuss some ways to move our profession and our ownpractices forward.

2006 Conference Schedule

2006 Conference ScheduleD. General Session continued

Also in the line-up will be experts that encapsulate the “State ofthe Profession” from perspectives of our access to herbs, scope ofpractice issues, advancements in malpractice coverage and insur-ance billing and practice and more. Our general session will con-clude with a plenary session, comprised of our afternoon instruc-tors. They will share with our attendees the business pearls thathave served as their fundamental business foundation within theirclinical practice.

12 Noon – 1:00 pm: Conference Luncheon – Patio Dining

1:00 – 2:00pm: Exhibitor Hall is Open – No Classes!

Friday - October 20, 2006Afternoon Workshops: 2:00 – 6:00 pm

E. Channels, Stages, and Warps: Clinical Applicationsand Implications of the Discussion of the Cold Damage

Dan Bensky, DO (2-Hour Workshop: 2:00 – 4:00 pm)

The theories and practices of the Discussion of Cold Damage areunderutilized in modern American clinics. In this workshop we willexamine the clinical implications of disease and treatment with afocus on the treatment of our patients. The workshop is designednot only to provide the participant with some concrete clinicalpearls, but more importantly some tools to expand their under-standing of East Asian medicine and enable them to use it moreflexibly and effectively.

F. Understanding and Reading Tai Chi

Master SiFu Lim (2-Hour Workshop: 4:00 – 6:00 pm)

The "warming up" is the whole art! The principles within Tai chi arehidden in the warm ups. If you understand the governing principleof how the body moves when one practices Taichi, then within itare the defense moves and the way to tune up the form. Ratherthan asking me how many forms I know, I believe the real ques-tion is to ask how to evolve within the form.

G. TCM and SARS

Jake Fratkin, OMD, LAc (4-Hour Workshop)

The SARS epidemic of 2003 serves as a wake-up call for potentialviral pandemics that may attack our population in the near future.In this presentation, we will detail how TCM herbal medicine wassuccessfully employed to reduce hospitalization and death rates bycombining the classical Wen Bing approach with the utilization ofnewly discovered herbs having strong antiviral properties.

H. Holistic Pediatric Treatment of Respiratory Illness:Colds, Coughs, and Asthma

Randall Neustaedter, OMD, LAc (4-Hour Workshop)

Attendees will gain tools to confidently manage acute illness fromthe fevers stage through congestion, ear pain, and cough usinghomeopathic medicines and Chinese herbal formulas. We will alsodiscuss an integrative approach to the treatment of asthma includ-ing an understanding of the physiological, nutritional, and constitu-tional basis of asthma from the perspective of holistic pediatrics,integrating the use of pharmaceutical agents, homeopathy, Chineseherbs, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle changes.

H. (1) Interested in Pediatrics Certification 6:00 – 7:00 pm

(Same classroom) The Holistic Pediatric Association is developing acertification program in Chinese Medicine Pediatrics. We invite allconference attendees to hear about it and give their input at ameeting following Dr. Neustaedter's workshop on holistic pediatricsin respiratory conditions. (Free – No CEUs)

Friday - October 20, 2006: 7:00 – 10:00 pm …or when the party ends!

Pow-Wow Friday…Celebrating Traditional Cultures:The Native American/OM Experience!

I. All conference attendees are invited to our kick-off event, Pow-Wow Friday. This will be an opportunity to savor old and newfriendships, enjoy scrumptious food and tantalizing libations as wellas unique entertainment. We’ll have all the trimmings - Indiandancers, local musicians, singing, and drumming circles. To thesefestivities we’ll add the talent’s of local astrologers, palm and facereaders, plus more – to include a silent auction featuring south-western art and enticing OM goodies! Hope to see you there! (No CEUs, but must register to attend!)

O. Student Caucus

Cynthia O’Donnell, LAc, AP, AAOM SO Chair

An AAOM tradition - we are again offering the Student Caucus con-ference enrollment package to students. The student caucus is aforum for students to discuss and share their opinions on pressingnational matters, thereby having a voice as an AAOM constituent.Joining Cynthia in the leadership of this meeting will be studentofficers from the AAOM Student SO. You’ll learn about AAOM, amyriad of issues on the state and national front, and the impor-tance of student advocacy. Students will be allowed to attend theentire conference (minus the pre- and post- conference workshops)for $60. To receive this rate the student MUST attend the studentcaucus. (Free – No CEUs - Registration Required)

12 Noon – 1:00 pm: Conference Luncheon – Patio Dining

1:00 – 2:00pm: Exhibitor Hall is Open – No Classes!

Saturday- October 21, 2006Afternoon Workshops: 2:00 – 6:00 pm

P. Role of Clinical Research in Modern HerbalMedicine

Misha Cohen, OMD, LAc, DiplAc/CH

Clinical herbal research is important to the practice of Asian tradi-tional medicine. The workshop aim is to explore the interrelation-ship and integration of clinical Chinese herbal medicine practice andChinese herbal research using lecture and interactive learning tech-niques. Participants will learn how to begin to participate in clinicalherbal research trials.

Q. Exploring the Interface Between Native Americanand Oriental Medicine

Jim Goodin, Native American Spiritual HealerDennis Robbins, PhD, MPHLloyd G. Wright, DNBAO, LAc

This interactive session will offer a glimpse into the intricacies ofage-old sacred ceremonies and wisdom while exploring the inter-face and uniqueness of diverse yet complementary approaches. Itwill expose the participant to the rich perspectives of a respectedand gifted Native American healer, Jim (Arrowhawk) Goodin,Dennis (Eagle Medicine Bear) Robbins; Arrowhawk’s adopted broth-er, and Lloyd Wright, an experienced OM practitioner. This distinc-tive and dynamic session will encourage ample opportunity forinterchange, hands-on demonstration and lively discussion.

Saturday - October 21, 2006Morning Workshops: 7:00 am –12 Noon

7:00 – 8:00 am

J. Qi-Gong in Motion

Cynthia O’Donnell, LAc, AP

Qi-Gong in Motion will provide the tools for self-cultivation of Qi toreplenish your internal life force, allowing you to create and sustainoptimum health and long life for you and your patients.

8:00 – 10:00 am

K. AAOM’s Annual Meeting

The annual report will be presented, and new board members will beelected. You must be an AAOM member to attend. Members joiningprior to the meeting, or at our event, are welcome to attend.

10:00 am – 12 Noon

L. Business Pearls Plenary Session

Misha Cohen, OMD, LAc, DiplAc/CH; Jim Goodin, Native AmericanSpiritual Healer; Lloyd G. Wright, DNBAO, LAc, Dennis Robbins,PhD, Dennis Robbins, PhD, MPH, Xiao Tian Shen, OMD, LAc; andMiki Shima, OMD, LAc

Join our afternoon speaker line-up as they share with our attendeesthe “business pearls” that have served as their fundamental foun-dation in their clinical practice.

M. Intention, Imagery, and Healing in Clinical Practice

Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc

If acupuncture works by creating a receptive state, then the healingintention conveyed by the provider through words, images evoked,and suggestions, will be critical components in the curative process.The role on intention in effective patient-provider communication,patient education, and adherence/motivation will be discussed.

N. Feng Shui of Practice Management

Christina Captain, MA, MOM, AP, SLP

This course will combine the concepts of modern school feng shuiwith the practice of Oriental Medicine. Both practice managementand treatment strategies will be discussed. Attendees will be intro-duced to the concept of applying feng shui to office design andtreatment plans. Attendees will be able to utilize these concepts toenhance prosperity and overall qi flow immediately upon return totheir practices.

Saturday- October 21, 2006Annual Awards Banquet 7:00 pm – Midnight

U. AAOM Annual Awards Banquet (No CEUs – Registration Required)

Annual Awards will be presented, and a delicious dinner will be served.

Keynote Presentation: Once Upon a Time in America–OrientalMedicine in the New World William L. Prensky, OMD, LAc & Gene Bruno, OMD, LAc

In the late 1960’s Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine were largelyunknown in the United States outside of ethnic Far East Asian com-munities. These were times of great change in the world, resultingin Cultural Revolutions that forever shifted the landscape of medi-cine’s philosophy. This year’s presentation begins a journey of redis-covering the origins of our medicine in the West; starting with anexploration of the earliest beginnings of Acupuncture and OM as aseparate profession in America. We will examine the tribulations,false steps and the progress comprising our early history. DrsPrensky and Bruno were present at the start of this journey, helpingto found the very beginnings of our professional institutions in the1960’s. They will share an intimate recollection of the life andtimes of the founding of OM in America, and the world into whichAcupuncture burst onto the scene in the 1970’s.

Sunday- October 22, 2006Morning Workshops – 7:00 – 8:00 am

V. Qi-Gong in Motion: Instructor

Master Li Jun Feng

Relax. Experience the opening of your heart with this moving medi-tation. Qigong can also help the mind in becoming more focusedand increase ones power of concentration. These beautiful move-ments calm one's mood, helping to alleviate worries and nervous-ness. It nurtures and balances the qi, magnifying the inner love andbringing one into harmony with the universe - the essence ofhuman health.

Sunday- October 22, 2006Morning Workshops – 8:00 am – 12 Noon

W. Shen Disturbance in TCM

Joseph Chang Qing Yang, PhD, MD, LAc

Learn a highly refined method of distinguishing Shen diagnoses.The Shen will be discussed in the context of types, qualities and

2006 Conference ScheduleSaturday- October 21, 2006Afternoon Workshops: 2:00 – 6:00 pm

R. Clinical Pearls Master’s Class

Miki Shima, OMD, LAc

Join Miki Shima as he evaluates three live case studies. Patient his-tories will be provided with onsite evaluation followed by a discus-sion of proposed treatment options and protocols. This is anextraordinary opportunity to gain understanding of Japanese-styleacupuncture and to learn at the hands of a master. Audience inter-action will be encouraged.

S. Diabetes: The Treatment and Prevention with TCM

Master Xiao Tian Shen, OMD, LAc

Diabetes is becoming more common in the United States, effectingabout 14.7 million Americans in 2004. Traditional Chinese medi-cine, with all of its modalities: acupuncture, herbs, diet, tai chi,etc., is considered to be very helpful in treating various types of dia-betes. This lecture will highlight the TCM understanding of this com-plex condition, including discussions on the physiology, etiology andpathology of this disease with a focus on the various approachesTCM takes to treat diabetes.

T. Practice Survival Tactics 101

Shane Burras, MTOM, LAcPractice Survival Tactics 101

You will learn what you NEED to know about how to successfullyget the best return on your investment in your practice. The healthcare market is changing and your practice needs to adapt, growand evolve to stay profitable. Attendees will learn best practices tech-niques for charting, billing, and report writing - the information theinsurers don't want you to have. We will go over emerging trends inthe health care industry and give you the necessary tools to positionyourself for profit, success and set yourself above the rest.

properties. Doctor and patient Shen concepts will be used as amodel for analyzing the clinical relationship. Learn about Shen con-servation for the TCM doctor working with Shen disturbed patients.In addition, attendees will examine constitutional concepts and pat-tern identification that are used to treat the patient with Shen con-cerns. The major Shen disorders including Kuang, Dian, Jian, Chiand Yu syndromes are considered along with the five disease types.

X. Scalp Acupuncture – Theory and Clinical Applications

Yuxing Liu, PhD, LAc

During the 1970’s, scalp acupuncture was developed as a completeacupuncture system. Early contributors proposed different models ofpoint groupings including the motor and sensory areas, writing(speech) and reading (memory) centers, as well upper, middle,and lower burner areas. Dr. Liu will address these historical modelsand break out some newer models that are returning to the chan-nel theories of scalp acupuncture based upon the new InternationalStandards of Scalp Acupuncture. Loaded with images, Dr. Liu's pres-entation will also address some of the newer neuroanatomical con-siderations of scalp acupuncture.

Y. Treating Female Infertility with Chinese Medicine(Part I of II)

Bob Flaws, DiplAc, DiplCH, FNAAOM, RegAc [UK]

If you treat women in your practice, you know that they usuallyarrive at your clinic with a pre-established Western medical diagno-sis. In women with fertility problems, this can include endometrio-sis, luteal phase defect, immune infertility, and many others. Howdo we translate these Western medical conditions into Chinesemedical words and concepts? How do we treat these conditionseffectively? How do we integrate our treatments effectively with InVitro Fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies toincrease a woman's chances of a successful pregnancy? All this andmore will be covered in this full and fast-paced class.

Z. Esoteric Acupuncture (Part I of II)

Mikio Sankey, OMD, LAc

This workshop will inspire all who are interested in Spiritual Healingfor the 21st Century. Attendees will receive an overview of EsotericAcupuncture theory and its connection between Sacred Geometry,Qabbala, Chinese Acupuncture theory and Chakras. Esoteric Shaoyintheory will be explored followed by hands-on demonstration ofselect new encoding patterns.

aa. The Way of Master Tung – Part I of II (Chinese Only)

Master Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAc

Learners will explore essential concepts of Master Tung's methodfrom his most senior student and heir apparent, Young Wei-chieh. DrYoung brings 40 years of experience building upon and teaching themethods. Ranging from Master Tung's core philosophy of tissue cor-respondences to the special points of the Tung system, Dr Young willwork to "throw the brick out to guide a jade back."

12 Noon – 1:00 pm: Conference Luncheon – Patio Dining

1:00 – 2:00pm: Exhibitor Hall is Open – No Classes!

Sunday- October 22, 2006Afternoon Workshops – 2:00 – 6:00 pm

bb. I Ching Acupuncture

David Twicken, DOM, LAc

I Ching Acupuncture and the Balance Method is a clinically provenmethod of point selection based on the principles of the I Ching and BaGua. This unique method of Acupuncture contains principles and appli-cations from the Chinese medical classics Nei Jing and Nan Ching,which will be presented revealing the theory for I Ching Acupuncture.Includes the first public presentation of the Daily Balance Method.Attendees will be able to immediately select Acupoints for their clinicalpractice based on the Ba Gua and I Ching.

cc. Laser Acupuncture – Theory, Research andApplication

Steve Liu, LAc

This workshop will introduce the history of laser acupuncture, and itsclinical applications. Laser acupuncture was investigated and clinicallyapplied in China since the late 60’s. More advanced and portable laseracupuncture systems were developed and spread throughout Europe inthe 1990’s. Early laser acupuncture techniques were confined to thestimulating of one acupoint at a time. With development of the newdevices, simultaneous stimulation of multiple points becomes possible.Austrian research and that of the presenter will be cited.

dd. Treating Female Infertility with Chinese Medicine(Part II of II)

Bob Flaws, DiplAc, DiplCH, FNAAOM, RegAc [UK]

Workshop Overview: Reference Y.

For optimum benefits and value, we recommendyou take two-part workshops in their entirety.

2006 Conference Schedulehh. Qi Gong for Healing Heart and Mind – Part I of II

Master Li Jun Feng

This Healing Qigong uses the unlimited reservoirs of transpersonalpower and the principles of mind-body medicine to facilitate heal-ing. The main medical benefits are to allow the Qi to directly enterand nourish the blood and acupuncture meridians in the humanbody, assisting in the removal of negative emotions such as worry,sadness, anger, nervousness, fear, anxiety and also disease.

12 Noon – 1:30 pm: Conference Luncheon – Patio Dining

Monday- October 23, 2006Afternoon Workshops – 1:30 – 5:30 pm

ii. The Way of Master Tung – Part II of II (ChineseTranslated to English)

Master Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAcChristine Chang, DAOM Candidate, MTOM, DiplOM, LAc(Interpreter)

Workshop Overview: Reference gg.

jj. Qi Gong for Healing Heart and Mind – Part II of II

Master Li Jun Feng

This Healing Qigong uses the unlimited reservoirs of transpersonalpower and the principles of mind-body medicine to facilitate heal-ing. The main medical benefits are to allow the Qi to directly enterand nourish the blood and acupuncture meridians in the humanbody, assisting in the removal of negative emotions such as worry,sadness, anger, nervousness, fear, anxiety and also disease.

Sunday- October 22, 2006Afternoon Workshops – 2:00 – 6:00 pm

ee. Esoteric Acupuncture (Part II of II)

Mikio Sankey, OMD, LAc

In Part II of this workshop, attendees will explore the theory of theenergetics behind the acupuncture points used in EsotericAcupuncture and a continuation of Chakras and Acupuncture.Acupuncture patterns used in Esoteric Acupuncture will be discussedin the context of hands-on demonstration. The practice of EsotericAcupuncture can produce profound shifts in consciousness, withinpractitioners and patients.

ff. The Way of Master Tung – Part II of II (Chinese Only)

Master Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAc

Workshop Overview: Reference aa.

Monday- October 23, 2006Morning Workshops – 8:00 am – 12 Noon

gg. The Way of Master Tung – Part I of II (ChineseTranslated to English)

Master Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAcChristine Chang, DAOM Candidate, MTOM, DiplOM, LAc(Interpreter)

Learners will explore essential concepts of Master Tung's methodfrom his most senior student and heir apparent, Young Wei-chieh.Dr Young brings 40-years of experience building upon and teachingthe methods. Ranging from Master Tung's core philosophy of tissuecorrespondences to the special points of the Tung system, Dr Youngwill work to "throw the brick out to guide a jade back."

Morning Break 9:30 – 10:30 am12:30 – 1:00 pm Luncheon (Patio Dining)1:00 – 2:00 pm “Exclusive Business Hours with your Favorite Exhibitors – No Classes”Afternoon Break: 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Peak Exhibit Hours (Changes in this schedule will be noted in the Conference Binder)

Attendees will find the Wigwam Ballroom and surrounding hallways featuring 67 of our profession’sforemost exhibitors, offering a myriad of state-of-the-art OM products and services. For those of youwho had attended Expo 2005, based on popular demand, exhibitor coupon books will again be featured. Many attendees found our coupon books so valuable, they followed exhibitors down theelevator to assure they were first in line!

Exhibitors

General InformationOfficial Airline of AAOM Expo 2006: United Airlines

• 5% reduction over lowest published fare.

• Reservations may be made to depart up to three days prior andthree days following the conference.

To make discount reservations:Phone Number: 800-433-1790 – Meeting Services DeskAuthorization Number: A93H6AH – Event Name: AAOM 2006

Online at aa.com.

Other Scheduled Events and Meetings at the AAOMWigwam Phoenix Convention: • Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental

Medicine (ACAOM)• American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)• Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

(CCAOM)• The Federation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medical Regulatory

Agencies (FAOMRA)• American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM)• Suppliers Advisory Committee (SAC)

Continuing Education Units Pending:

LAc CEUs: NCCAOM and other national and state approvals pending;for up to 44 contact hours for LAcs attending the full conference.AAOM CAB CEU Provider No: 014.

Obtaining CEUs:

To obtain CEUs in any given course; YOU MUST SIGN IN AT THEBEGINNING OF THE COURSE, SIGN OUT AT THE END AND RETURNYOUR INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION FORM TO RECEIVE YOUR CEUs.No partial credit is given for late arrivals or early departures.

Exhibit Hall - Wigwam Ballroom:

Attendees will find the Wigwam Ballroom and surrounding hallwaysfeaturing 67 of our profession’s foremost exhibitors, offering amyriad of state-of-the-art OM products and services. For those ofyou who had attended Expo 2005, based on popular demand,exhibitor coupon books will again be featured. Many attendeesfound our coupon books so valuable, they followed exhibitors downthe elevator to assure they were first in line!

Overnight Registration Information

Conference attendees receive the reduced contractual rate of $168per night, single or double occupancy, (plus applicable state and

local taxes.) For reservations, please register online at www.wig-wam need address!!!!

Conference Registrations: Early Bird Registration DiscountExpires: Monday, August 31, 2006. Regular registrations must bepostmarked, or faxed with a credit card payment, by October 1,2006. Please use one form for each registrant; copy a blank formfor additional registrants. Please print clearly or type. Fax registra-tion to 916-443-4766 or mail to the address listed below. Formore information, call toll free 866-455-7999 (US toll-free), or916-443-4770.

AAOM Member Registration Discounts are available forall current members in good standing. New members mustprepay annual membership to qualify. To join or verifyyour membership status, call AAOM at 866-455-7999. AAOM Cancellation Policy requires notification two weeks prior to the event, or a $50 processing fee will be charged. AfterOctober 1, 2006, no cancellations for registrations already on filewill be processed.

Student Rate ($60):

(Students must provide, at time of registration, a copy of a validstudent ID. Those registering for the $60 rate must register andattend the Student Caucus on Saturday morning, October 21.Registration includes a CD Conference Binder, and excludes Pre and Post-Conference Classes, food and overnight lodging.)

AAOM Membership:

Take advantage of discounted member registration fees by JOININGAAOM TODAY! Call our Toll Free number at 866-455-7999 formembership enrollment. New members must pay for at least One-year of membership to qualify. See the AAOM websitewww.aaom.org for other AAOM 2006 promotional membershipofferings.

Mailing Address:AAOM, P. O. Box 162340, Sacramento, CA 95816

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