TCM Accessory Techniques for Pain and Reducing Risk: Cupping/Ba Gua

Speakers in this session

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  Kristine Tohtz

  

  Kristine Tohtz DC, LAC

  Dr. Tohtz graduated magna cum laude from the National University of Health Sciences in April 2001. While attending chiropractic school, she also began working toward a diplomate in Acupuncture and in August 2009 received her Diplomate in Acupuncture from the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Chiropractic Acupuncture (CCA) of which she sat on the board over 8 years in various positions and now helps coordinate educational efforts for the group as President Emeritus. After attending two supervised medical internships in Beijing and Hangzhou, China, she found advanced studies to be warranted and obtained her Master of Science in Acupuncture (MsAc) through the National University of Health Sciences graduating summa cum laude in August 2014.

  In April 2009, Dr. Tohtz also completed an advanced certification in Pregnancy and Pediatric care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (icpa4kids.com). She is a certified placenta encapuslator though Placenta Benefits, certified in Mercier Therapy (visceral manipulation for pelvic pain, trauma and fertility enhancement), and is a trained post- partum doula. She teaches not only to physicians for continuing education on the topics of acupuncture, pregnancy and pediatric care, but she also teaches to various organizations such as Shine Chicago (a fertility awareness group) and Resurrection Health Care’s “Thinking Out Loud”. She has appeared on WGN radio discussing health issues and is an international lecturer for the Global Women Co.

  As a Certified Yoga Instructor through the Temple of Kriya Yoga, Dr. Tohtz uses yoga and meditation as a part of her treatment options for patients. She is also a certified hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotherapy to assist with such issues as IBS, stress reduction, fear and phobia treatment and smoking cessation.

  The combination of all of these healing arts is paired in a unique way for each patient for their optimal treatment, rehabilitation and general stress management. So that she may offer the most cutting edge treatment options for her patients, Dr. Tohtz attends numerous continuing education courses in rehabilitation, yoga, nutritional therapies, comprehensive evaluation of blood work, acupuncture, cranial sacral therapy and visceral manipulation, Chinese medicine and body work in various forms to name a few. She is currently working toward her certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).

  Dr. Tohtz served as an instructor in the department of Chiropractic Practice and as a staff clinician at the National University of Health Sciences for 4 years after she graduated. She continues to teach Pregnancy and Pediatric care as well as Acupuncture through the University’s Post Graduate Education Department. She lectures in various other postgraduate departments and state associations. Her newest position is as Assistant Professor and Curriculum Coordinator for Post Graduate Education at Resurrection University.

  Sessions...

  Headaches: To Adjust or Not to Adjust…That is the Question

  Regional Event: sw

  Start Date: 11/18/2022 8:00 am

  End Date: 11/18/2022 9:40 am

  Location: Royal Ballroom VI - VIII

  Session details

  Headaches: To Adjust or Not to Adjust…That is the Question 

  Course Description 

  Although 15% of Americans are currently under care of a chiropractor, most Americans know Chiropractic care for reducing pain with a non-pharmacological approach in 2 major areas: low back pain and headaches. Did you know that more people suffer from migraine headaches than diabetes + asthma combined in this country? This class takes a hands-on approach for chiropractic attendees to widen their consideration of diagnosis when this very common symptom is presented. Attendees will be able to better avoid medical treatment errors when they are looking for red flags that this multifaceted approach considers. 

  Learning Objectives 

  • Differentiate a musculoskeletal headache and head pain caused from other areas of imbalance 

  • Introduce treatment options other than manipulation 

  • Garner further knowledge of current research supporting headaches 

  Dr. Howard Power Point Slides: Headache panel

  Dr. Charrette Powerpoint Slides: 4 Global Postural Distortions Commonly found Together

  Dr. Tohtz Powerpoint Slides: Plenary Panel Acup and CST for headaches

  Dr. Schilaty Powerpoint Slides: Biomechanical

  TCM Accessory Techniques for Pain: Moxa and Gua Sha

  Regional Event: sw

  Start Date: 11/18/2022 1:00 pm

  End Date: 11/18/2022 2:40 pm

  Location: Royal Ballroom III

  Session details

  For many chiropractic physicians, we did not have a lot of time for hands-on practice for TCM accessory techniques of healing.  In these 2 combined sessions, we will focus on the uses of cupping (ba gua), moxibustion and gua sha – how, when and why to chose these techniques and how to apply them safely for your patients.

   

  • Define the history of moxibustion (moxa) and gua sha
  • Explain the safety and parameter for successful application of moxa and gua sha in a clinical setting
  • Review necessities for charting, treatment plans and coding for moxa and gua sha
  • Practical application of moxa will be practiced in class for various conditions
  • Gua Sha cases will be discussed

  CLICK HERE to view the power point slides: Accessory techniques Moxa and Cupping 2022

  TCM Accessory Techniques for Pain and Reducing Risk: Cupping/Ba Gua

  Regional Event: sw

  Start Date: 11/18/2022 1:00 pm

  End Date: 11/18/2022 2:40 pm

  Location: Royal Ballroom III

  Session details

  For many chiropractic physicians, we did not have a lot of time for hands-on practice for TCM accessory techniques of healing. In this sessions, we will focus on the uses of cupping (ba gua), moxibustion and gua sha – how, when and why to chose these techniques, reduce risk and how to apply them safely for your patients. 

  Learning Objectives 

  1. Cupping / Ba Gua: Define the history of cupping / myofascial decompression
  2. Explain the safety and parameter for successful application of cupping or myofascial decompression in a clinical setting
  3. Review necessities for charting, treatment plans and coding for cupping / myofascial decompression
  4. Practical application of cupping to be practiced in class for various conditions

   

  CLICK HERE to view the power point slides: Accessory techniques Moxa and Cupping 2022

   

  Women’s Health Workshop

  Regional Event: sw

  Start Date: 11/18/2022 3:20 pm

  End Date: 11/18/2022 5:00 pm

  Location: Royal Ballroom III

  Session details

  Course Description 

  Women in the US make approximately 80% of the health care decisions for their families, yet often go without health care coverage themselves. Simultaneously many chiropractors are uncomfortable adjusting female concerns outside of headaches, low back or extremity pain. With females having such a large influence on healthcare choices for their families, we need to make sure chiropractors are comfortable in discussing, diagnosing, and adjusting issues related to only females. 

  This lecture is designed to provide new and innovative techniques to handle thoracic pain in females, pelvic constipation, PMS, and pelvic disorder. Having top-of-mind access to different ways of treatments will help avoid risk and provide confidence in the best way to naturally heal. During our 2 hours together, we will break up into 3 groups and provide hands-on demonstration and training. 

  CLICK HERE to view the presentation for Dr. Howard

  CLICK HERE to view the Visceral Manipulation and Massage presentation

  CLICK HERE to view the Brandi Article