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Hi Everyone,
My blog has moved to my website; please check out http://www.acupunctureandherbalmedicine.com/category/blogs/

Thanks,
Ross

Qigong Classes at the Center for Acupuncture with Master Lin

The Center for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is pleased to announce a new series of classes to strengthen and cultivate one's energy, health and longevity.  We are privileged to host the highest quality qigong instruction with Ross' teacher, Master Lin Chuantong.  The details of the classes are as follows:

Days/Dates:  5 'consecutive' Fridays beginning November 15th (no class Nov 29)

Time:  11:30am to 12:30pm

Location:  Center for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, 166 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090

Cost:  $100 

Enrollment will be limited to insure the highest quality instruction, so please register ASAP if you are interested.

About Master Lin:  

Shifu Lin

9th Dan International Wushu Champion!

Shifu Chuantong Lin started his kung fu training at age 7 and has since received both nationally and internationally recognized awards.

Trained and Taught at the Shaolin Temple, China

Shifu Lin was trained, and later became lead instructor, at the one of the most prestigious and largest martial arts institute in the world, the Shaolin Temple Tagou Martial Arts School in Henan, China.

Stellar Reputation as Chinese Martial Artist

Because of his international reputation as a kung fu master, Shifu Lin is frequently invited to serve as a chief judge in tournaments, assessing his peers’ professional performances.

Shifu Lin has also played a leading role in a number of high-profile, big-budget, and internationally acclaimed kung fu shows since 2003.

Through his tournament performances and demonstrations and role as judge, Shifu Lin has made a major contribution to the improvement and recognition of kung fu in the U.S. community.

New Pulse Classes

Hi Everyone,

I am happy to announce another series of Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis courses this fall.  Please see below for the full details.  As always, class sizes are limited, so let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.

October's course will be a Beginner's course 

December's course will be an Intermediate course (*students must have taken at least 2 Beginner weekends to qualify for an Intermediate)

The October class will introduce the major concepts of CCPD, the Principle and 22 Complementary pulse positions and the most commonly encountered pulse qualities, clinical significance and some interpretation and much more. 70% of class will be dedicated to hands-on pulse instruction and training. Those attending will leave the weekend with a body of knowledge and skills readily and immediately transferable into one's clinical practice.  

The December course will build on the body of knowledge from the Beginning course, constantly fine-tuning one's abilities and sensitivities to the pulse qualities, depths, etc. and delve deeper into analysis, interpretation and patient management. (Intermediate courses involve live patients)

The class details:

Dates: October 26-27; and December 7-8

Times: 9am - 5pm

Location: Center for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, 166 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090

Cost: $350 per weekend

CEUs/PDAs: 14 per weekend

Registration: email centerforacupuncture@gmail.com and/or call (908) 654-4333 and send check made payable to 'Ross Rosen' to the above address.

Instructor: Ross Rosen, LAc, Dipl OM (NCCAOM)

Ross Rosen is one of a small group of close long-time students of Dr. Leon Hammer and a senior certified teacher in Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis. He works closely with Dr. Hammer on a regular ongoing basis.  He is a board member on Dragon Rises, Inc. and a spokesperson for Dragon Rises Seminars, CCPD and COM®

Ross Rosen...is a valued instructor of and a direct inheritor of my work and teaching. He is extremely observant and creative in his work, adding to our accumulated knowledge more than any other associate. Of great value is his ability to formulate the essence of Chinese medicine in simple terms accessible to the average person. Chinese medicine at its best, as practiced by Ross Rosen, is capable of discerning the disease process at a very early stage before it manifests an illness, therefore preventing disease, and above all capable of delineating and treating the individual who has the disease.

--Dr. Leon Hammer

Ross has published numerous articles on CCPD, which can be accessed at:http://chinesepulsediagnosis.blogspot.com/

Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (hereinafter "CCPD") is a sophisticated system of diagnostics which relies on the subtleties of the sensations, qualities and structure of the radial artery at both wrists. Heavily steeped in ancient wisdom and classical pulse diagnosis dating back thousands of years, CCPD breaks out of the dogma of pulse systems that in many respects are not relevant to the present day and age. CCPD provides insight into the modern diseases and constitutional imbalances that affect modern man in an industrial world.

CCPD, while having its roots in classical pulse systems, was significantly adapted by Dr. John H.F. Shen over the course of his long and well renowned career having seen hundreds of thousands of patients. After an intensive apprenticeship with Dr. Shen over a period of 28 years, Dr. Leon Hammer took on the arduous task of codifying and continuing the evolution of this pulse system.

The intricacies of CCPD are complex and require significant amounts of hands on training with a certified teacher to fully learn. Essentially, however, information is synthesized from the combinations of various qualities felt at the six principle pulse positions and the twenty two complementary positions, as well as the qualities perceived uniformly over the entire pulse and at each of the requisite depths. Integrating the information from these seemingly disparate parts, one is able to arrive at a complex diagnosis which prioritizes levels of imbalances of not just the symptomatic representations, but more importantly the root causes of disease.

Incorporating concepts and clinical realities that have not been diagnosed by any diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, CCPD is truly a treasure which can change the lives of patients. By incorporating a precise measure of a healthy balanced pulse, even the subtlest deviations from this norm can be detected, thus establishing its importance not only in treating disease, but also as a preventative medicine.

Looking Forward to our Return

Hello again from Costa Rica. Ann, the kids and I are winding down our trip and can't believe the six weeks are nearly behind us. This trip has afforded us an unprecedented opportunity to immerse ourselves in nature and spend uninterrupted time together.  We've enjoyed our stay and will miss the beaches, surfing, sunsets and relaxed environment.  While we are very grateful for having this time we are also looking forward to our return. We are inspired to bring our little piece of pura vida back to the Center for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and reconnect with each of you.   Attached below is another link to pictures from the second half of our trip.... http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1AbsXLRw4ZMWh0&emid=shareprintviewer&linkid=link5&cid=EM_sharview We hope the last few weeks have provided all of you with more time with family, improved health and a sense of well-being.  We look forward to seeing you next week... Very warmly, Ross and Ann

Greetings from Costa Rica

Hi Everyone,

Ann and I hope that you are all enjoying your summers thus far.  We have been thinking of all of you and have been receiving frequent reports of how everything is proceeding back home.  

We are approaching the mid point of our extended trip to Costa Rica and have many experiences we are looking forward to sharing with each of you when we return.  For close to three weeks we have been nestled atop a mountain with an unimpeded panoramic view of the beaches of Nosara.  Quite breathtaking, but comes with certain other challenges.  Mother nature truly does not discriminate.  We share this corner of paradise with howler monkeys, armies of ants, moths the size of your head, prolific geckos, vultures swooping overhead and hanging out on our deck, and a host of other numerous nameless bugs and creatures.  Nighttime has been interesting...  

Day by day, we're learning to live amongst our new friends, enjoying our time together and really appreciating what this town has to offer.  For two weeks the kids were enrolled in a half day Spanish immersion school, where they met loads of new friends (and learned some Spanish).  Their mornings at "school" provided Ann and I a chance to relax, read, study and enjoy the spectacular views.  

Yesterday, we made it to see the Arribada, where multitudes of sea turtles come back to the beach of their own births to lay eggs.  The circle of life.  And today Ann and I toured Blue Spirit retreat center to check out their beautiful facilities (and also sampled the food and the pool, which we are  happy to report are both amazing).

The kids are enjoying their pool and beach time while Ann and I look forward to daily qi gong and yoga.  I have realized that I cannot keep up with my surfing buddy, my 11 year old son, but am enjoying trying.  

Please feel free to let us know how you're doing and if you are so inspired, click the link below to view some pictures of our trip.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1AbsXLRw4ZMWfi

See you all soon.  Pura Vida.

Ross and Ann

Summer in Costa Rica

Hi Everyone,

Ann and I hope this email finds you all well. 

We wanted to apprise everyone of our plans for this summer which include a 6 week retreat for us in Costa Rica.  As all of you have heard us preach, taking time to renew and recharge, slow down and replenish is an instrumental part of one's healing journey.  We have decided to take a big leap in that direction in order to maximize our own health by enjoying uninterrupted time with family in a truly healing environment. 

The Center for Acupuncture will still be open during this time, and we have gone to great lengths to ensure that there are no interruptions in your treatments.  All shifts will be covered and each of your treatment plans, diagnoses, and strategies will continue to be implemented by our other acupuncturists (days are listed below). 

We will be leaving for our trip on June 29 and returning on August 11.  During this time, we will still be in direct frequent contact and any issues that arise will have my full attention.   If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know in the upcoming weeks and we are happy to discuss them with you and find agreeable solutions.

We are constantly humbled and appreciate your trust in us in regards to your health care and thank you in advance for supporting us in this endeavor.  We look forward to sharing the benefits of our renewed vitality and inspiration when we return.

Very warmly,

Ross and Ann

PS:  (We are hoping to bring whoever is interested back with us next summer for our week-long healing retreat.) 

Ross Rosen teaching on Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Shock and Trauma

Please join me at Kamwo Herbs on Tuesday June 18th at 7pm.

Here's the link to register:  http://www.meetup.com/chinesemed-62/events/122712472/

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Shock and Trauma: A common block to purposeful, effective and lasting treatment is the impact that shock and trauma have on one's health. One of the most prevalent and yet unknown diagnoses in modern Chinese medicine, Heart Shock creates a sequelae of imbalances that if not dealt with prevent the full healing of our patients. With Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis and Classical Pulse Diagnosis one can readily diagnose the presence of Heart Shock from pathognomonic pulse quality presentations as well as its impact on other systems.  In this Meetup, Ross will detail how to diagnose and tailor treatment strategies that encompass these diagnoses leading to successful clinical interventions, including acupuncture strategiesincorporating the 8x, primary channels, luo vessels, divergent meridians, sinews, etc. and contemporary and classical herbal strategies that range from Sun Si-miao to Drs. Shen and Hammer....

August 24-25 Shen-Hammer Intermediate Pulse Course with Ross Rosen

Hi Everyone,

Due to the high demand, I am happy to announce another Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis Intermediate course this summer.  Please see below for the full details.

The course will build on the body of knowledge from the Beginning courses, constantly fine-tuning one's abilities and sensitivities to the pulse qualities, depths, etc. and delve deeper into analysis, interpretation and patient management.

The class details:

Dates: August 24-25

Times: 9am - 5pm

Location: Center for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, 166 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090

Cost: $350 

CEUs/PDAs: 14 

Registration: email centerforacupuncture@gmail.com and/or call (908) 654-4333 and send check made payable to 'Ross Rosen' to the above address.

Instructor: Ross Rosen, LAc, Dipl OM (NCCAOM)

Ross Rosen is one of a small group of close long-time students of Dr. Leon Hammer and a senior certified teacher in Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis. He works closely with Dr. Hammer on a regular ongoing basis.  He is a board member on Dragon Rises, Inc. and a spokesperson for Dragon Rises Seminars, CCPD and COM®

Ross Rosen...is a valued instructor of and a direct inheritor of my work and teaching. He is extremely observant and creative in his work, adding to our accumulated knowledge more than any other associate. Of great value is his ability to formulate the essence of Chinese medicine in simple terms accessible to the average person. Chinese medicine at its best, as practiced by Ross Rosen, is capable of discerning the disease process at a very early stage before it manifests an illness, therefore preventing disease, and above all capable of delineating and treating the individual who has the disease.

--Dr. Leon Hammer

Ross has published numerous articles on CCPD, which can be accessed at:http://chinesepulsediagnosis.blogspot.com/

Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (hereinafter "CCPD") is a sophisticated system of diagnostics which relies on the subtleties of the sensations, qualities and structure of the radial artery at both wrists. Heavily steeped in ancient wisdom and classical pulse diagnosis dating back thousands of years, CCPD breaks out of the dogma of pulse systems that in many respects are not relevant to the present day and age. CCPD provides insight into the modern diseases and constitutional imbalances that affect modern man in an industrial world.

CCPD, while having its roots in classical pulse systems, was significantly adapted by Dr. John H.F. Shen over the course of his long and well renowned career having seen hundreds of thousands of patients. After an intensive apprenticeship with Dr. Shen over a period of 28 years, Dr. Leon Hammer took on the arduous task of codifying and continuing the evolution of this pulse system.

The intricacies of CCPD are complex and require significant amounts of hands on training with a certified teacher to fully learn. Essentially, however, information is synthesized from the combinations of various qualities felt at the six principle pulse positions and the twenty two complementary positions, as well as the qualities perceived uniformly over the entire pulse and at each of the requisite depths. Integrating the information from these seemingly disparate parts, one is able to arrive at a complex diagnosis which prioritizes levels of imbalances of not just the symptomatic representations, but more importantly the root causes of disease.

Incorporating concepts and clinical realities that have not been diagnosed by any diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, CCPD is truly a treasure which can change the lives of patients. By incorporating a precise measure of a healthy balanced pulse, even the subtlest deviations from this norm can be detected, thus establishing its importance not only in treating disease, but also as a preventative medicine.

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TESTIMONIALS

Thank you so much for this weekend's class. Almost 4 years out of school and I still struggled to find a context for pulse findings! CCPD changed my sense of loss to that of crucial discovery. I feel I've found a system that has given me solid footing, a way to asses the fundamental yet very complex diagnostic tool of pulse taking. What a relief. This system ought to be taught in every OM school - it is a gift deserving time and attention from current and future generations of Acupuncturists. Please thank Dr. Hammer for his life's dedication, it will not be lost.

Am looking forward to the next class. Keep me posted.

Joy

I just finished the introductory level class with Ross Rosen on Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (CCPD). Ross managed to relay a considerable amount of information in a relatively short time and with great care. Their patience and attention to detail was exemplary and showed incredible depth in understanding and synthesis and I was able to implement what I learned in my own practice the very next day. I would recommend this class with out reservation and much enthusiasm and look forward to future classes.

N.Fisher

Centerport, N.Y.

Taking the Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis weekend workshop with Ross added an entirely new depth and richness to our understanding of pulse and our pulse reading skills. CCPD is the most comprehensive, accurate, lucid and scientific method of pulse reading that we have ever come across. Never before have we had so much guidance, clarity and direction in defining pulse qualities and their significance. The subtlety, nuance and predictive accuracy of CCPD is mind-blowing. There is so much to learn in this system and yet with one weekend we were able to develop significantly enough to truly benefit our patients right away. We can’t wait to take another class!

Kevin Meddleton and Samantha Berg, Owners, Alaska Center for Acupuncture Palmer, Alaska.

2 New Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis courses

Hi Everyone,

I am happy to announce another series of Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis courses this spring.  Please see below for the full details.

April's course will be a Beginner's course (pre-requisite for the Intermediate course).

May's course will be an Intermediate course.

The April class will introduce the major concepts of CCPD, the Principle and 22 Complementary pulse positions and the most commonly encountered pulse qualities, clinical significance and some interpretation and much more. 70% of class will be dedicated to hands-on pulse instruction and training. Those attending will leave the weekend with a body of knowledge and skills readily and immediately transferable into one's clinical practice.  

The May course will build on the body of knowledge from the Beginning course, constantly fine-tuning one's abilities and sensitivities to the pulse qualities, depths, etc. and delve deeper into analysis, interpretation and patient management.

The class details:

Dates: April 27-April 28; and May 18-May 19

Times: 9am - 5pm

Location: Center for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, 166 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090

Cost: $350 per weekend; $600 for both weekends

CEUs/PDAs: 14 per weekend

Registration: email centerforacupuncture@gmail.com and/or call (908) 654-4333 and send check made payable to 'Ross Rosen' to the above address.

Instructor: Ross Rosen, LAc, Dipl OM (NCCAOM)

Ross Rosen is one of a small group of close long-time students of Dr. Leon Hammer and a senior certified teacher in Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis. He works closely with Dr. Hammer on a regular ongoing basis.  He is a board member on Dragon Rises, Inc. and a spokesperson for Dragon Rises Seminars, CCPD and COM®

Ross Rosen...is a valued instructor of and a direct inheritor of my work and teaching. He is extremely observant and creative in his work, adding to our accumulated knowledge more than any other associate. Of great value is his ability to formulate the essence of Chinese medicine in simple terms accessible to the average person. Chinese medicine at its best, as practiced by Ross Rosen, is capable of discerning the disease process at a very early stage before it manifests an illness, therefore preventing disease, and above all capable of delineating and treating the individual who has the disease.

--Dr. Leon Hammer

Ross has published numerous articles on CCPD, which can be accessed at:http://chinesepulsediagnosis.blogspot.com/

Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (hereinafter "CCPD") is a sophisticated system of diagnostics which relies on the subtleties of the sensations, qualities and structure of the radial artery at both wrists. Heavily steeped in ancient wisdom and classical pulse diagnosis dating back thousands of years, CCPD breaks out of the dogma of pulse systems that in many respects are not relevant to the present day and age. CCPD provides insight into the modern diseases and constitutional imbalances that affect modern man in an industrial world.

CCPD, while having its roots in classical pulse systems, was significantly adapted by Dr. John H.F. Shen over the course of his long and well renowned career having seen hundreds of thousands of patients. After an intensive apprenticeship with Dr. Shen over a period of 28 years, Dr. Leon Hammer took on the arduous task of codifying and continuing the evolution of this pulse system.

The intricacies of CCPD are complex and require significant amounts of hands on training with a certified teacher to fully learn. Essentially, however, information is synthesized from the combinations of various qualities felt at the six principle pulse positions and the twenty two complementary positions, as well as the qualities perceived uniformly over the entire pulse and at each of the requisite depths. Integrating the information from these seemingly disparate parts, one is able to arrive at a complex diagnosis which prioritizes levels of imbalances of not just the symptomatic representations, but more importantly the root causes of disease.

Incorporating concepts and clinical realities that have not been diagnosed by any diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, CCPD is truly a treasure which can change the lives of patients. By incorporating a precise measure of a healthy balanced pulse, even the subtlest deviations from this norm can be detected, thus establishing its importance not only in treating disease, but also as a preventative medicine.

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TESTIMONIALS

Thank you so much for this weekend's class. Almost 4 years out of school and I still struggled to find a context for pulse findings! CCPD changed my sense of loss to that of crucial discovery. I feel I've found a system that has given me solid footing, a way to asses the fundamental yet very complex diagnostic tool of pulse taking. What a relief. This system ought to be taught in every OM school - it is a gift deserving time and attention from current and future generations of Acupuncturists. Please thank Dr. Hammer for his life's dedication, it will not be lost.

Am looking forward to the next class. Keep me posted.

Joy

I just finished the introductory level class with Ross Rosen on Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (CCPD). Ross managed to relay a considerable amount of information in a relatively short time and with great care. Their patience and attention to detail was exemplary and showed incredible depth in understanding and synthesis and I was able to implement what I learned in my own practice the very next day. I would recommend this class with out reservation and much enthusiasm and look forward to future classes.

N.Fisher

Centerport, N.Y.

Taking the Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis weekend workshop with Ross added an entirely new depth and richness to our understanding of pulse and our pulse reading skills. CCPD is the most comprehensive, accurate, lucid and scientific method of pulse reading that we have ever come across. Never before have we had so much guidance, clarity and direction in defining pulse qualities and their significance. The subtlety, nuance and predictive accuracy of CCPD is mind-blowing. There is so much to learn in this system and yet with one weekend we were able to develop significantly enough to truly benefit our patients right away. We can’t wait to take another class!

Kevin Meddleton and Samantha Berg, Owners, Alaska Center for Acupuncture Palmer, Alaska.

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REVISITING THE SALT OF THE EARTH, by Ann Rosen

Throughout history, salt has been associated with life, preservation and prosperity.  Salt has been an integral part of countless historic civilizations, at some points even serving as currency.  In fact, the word “salary” is derived from the word “salt”.  But salt has experienced a dramatic fall from grace over the last century. In recent history, salt has become “the enemy”, often considered one of the big dietary culprits for those suffering with high blood pressure and heart disease.  People commonly blame salt for bloating and swelling of joints.  But perhaps it’s time to take another look at the roots of some of these ailments.  

Salt is essential to human health.  It alkalizes blood, helps our bodies retain the fluids we need and aids in metabolic regulation.  Salt in its natural form is rich in minerals and trace elements.  It contains magnesium, which is essential to healthy immune function, aids in the metabolism of sugars and fats, is required for the proper function of nerve cells and has been shown to dramatically lower mortality rates in heart-attack patients.  Our bodies need magnesium to maintain acid-alkaline balance in cellular fluids.

Unfortunately, the white crystals you find in on most tables have been stripped of magnesium and virtually every other nutrient.  The refining process reduces commercial table salt to 98 percent sodium chloride versus 82 percent in Celtic sea salt.  Furthermore, the magnesium content in Celtic sea salt and other unrefined salts help to naturally drain excess sodium from the body, thereby preventing some of the ailments associated with table salt.

The other issue we need to look at more closely when it comes to salt is the simple principle of moderation.  Anything we ingest to excess can lead to health repercussions and salt is no exception.  One to three grams daily meets our human nutritional requirement.  Most Americans, however, consume between 12-15 grams daily.  And for the most part, we’re consuming the industrially refined, mineral-deficient variety that is now loaded into pre-packaged and processed foods along with a variety of the 6,000 other synthetic chemicals that are now officially condoned for use in the processed-food industry.  

The best way to avoid excess sodium is to avoid processed foods.  Replace them with foods that you can recognize as actual food (ask yourself if your grandparent would recognize it), and use a good quality sea salt in moderation.

summarized from The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing, Guarding the Three Treasures, by Daniel Reid

Ten Reasons to Treat Yourself to a Healing Retreat

1. You can immerse yourself in your healing process.

A retreat is an opportunity to get away from the challenging schedules and responsibilities that often prevent you from reaching your health goals.  Healthy meals, daily yoga. tai ji and qigong, and hands-on workshops are built into the rhythm of your day.  You will learn methods of healing in an ideal environment to practice what you’re learning.

2. Stepping out of your comfort zone will expand your mind.

When you get accustomed to living a certain way, life can become a bit rote and you run the risk of virtually sleepwalking through it.  Travelling can awaken your senses and creates an opportunity to see the world, and yourself, in a different light.  Psychologists assert that a immersion in a new locale and cultural environment can lead to more creative and expansive problem solving as our minds open.  

3. You will unplug.

While you will not be cut off from the world, you will be removed from a world that is dominated by screens, phones, Facebook and Twitter.  It feels good to remove yourself from technology.  Unplugging (and walking around barefoot) will literally “ground” you and reconnect you to the Earth.

4. You will make new healthy habits.

A retreat places you in an ideal environment to leave old, unhealthy habits behind.  Surrounded by support and access to an abundance of healing resources, you can create the new habits of a healthy lifestyle.  

5. You can relax and enjoy yourself.

When you go on a retreat, you are claiming well-deserved time and space to focus on YOU.  You are free to create the gift you want to give yourself.  Everything you need to embark on a healing journey will be readily available to you.  Good choices abound – You choose!  

6. You will become flexible.

Yes, the yoga, but that is just one of the ways you will become more flexible. Away from home, you are forced to “let go”, or at least loosen the reigns. Simply “allowing” opens up a whole new level of possibility.  Retreats can be a time to embrace unpredictability and fuel your spirit of adventure with new flavors, sensations and experiences.

7. Your courage will find you.

Take the plunge!  There is an exhilaration that comes from taking that first step  that will awaken parts of you that you may have long forgotten.  You’re likely to find the courage to try things you never would have considered doing before.

8. You will make friends

A healing retreat is an opportunity to surround yourself with like-minded people who are striving towards some of the same goals that you have set for yourself.  Whether you choose to go alone or with a loved one, you will be supported and are likely to create new relationships that are rooted in your wellbeing and shared interests.

9. You will remember what you love about yourself

A retreat allows you to spend a week in good company: your own!  Nourish and appreciate yourself and the best of you will shine.

10) Healthy travel will enrich your life long after you return home

When you return from a week of reconnecting to yourself and nature, you will appreciate what “home” has to offer.   You will bring mindfulness, vitality and a renewed sense of purpose to your daily routine.

COSTA RICA HEALING RETREAT WITH ROSS AND ANN

Come join us in Costa Rica for a week of healing and rejuvenation!
Check out our flyer here.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: FREE Nutrition and Lifestyle Lectures

Please call us to register and reserve a spot.  Space limited.
(908) 654-4333

ROSS ROSEN giving FREE lecture on Eastern Nutrition and Chinese Dietary Therapy

Please join us on Tuesday November 27th at 7:00pm for a FREE lecture on Eastern Nutrition and Chinese Dietary Therapy: the role of the digestive system in immunity, overall health and wellness.

Sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (140 Mountain Ave. 2nd Floor).  
Call 908.233.0766 to rsvp

Full Day Experiential Workshop on the Heart as an organ of perception

Please join us on November 4th.
Check out the flyer

FREE Webinar on diagnosing and treating shock and trauma

Here is a FREE recording of the webinar I taught on Thursday July 12 on the diagnosis and treatment of shock and trauma.

http://medigogy.com/webinar/diagnose-and-treatment-shock-and-trauma-pulse

I present an introduction to the concept of Heart Shock, signs, symptoms,strategies and treatments (herbal and acupuncture, including the use of the secondary vessels).

Enjoy.

Ross

Ross Rosen teaching Webinar on the Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis

A reminder that I will be teaching a 5 hour webinar on the Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis system. Saturday December 17th. 12:00noon EST/9:00am PST.

For those in California, this course will count as a live class!

I will teach the underpinnings of the system, theoretical framework, methodology, describe the locations of the 28 pulse positions, discuss the sensations and interpretations of the majority of the 80+ pulse qualities, explain the pulse waves and their significance, as well as go over the importance of rate, rhythm, and stability, Dr. Shen's systems model and Heart patterns, including Heart Shock, and more....

PDA points approved...

You can access it here: http://www.prodseminars.net/product/introduction-shen-hammer-contemporary-chinese-pulse-diagnosis

Hope to see you there.

Next Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis Seminar

The class details:
Type: Intermediate workshop
Dates: June 4-5, 2011
Times: 9am - 5pm
Location: Stockbridge, Mass.
Cost: $300
CEUs/PDAs: 14
Registration: email lonny@nourishingdestiny.com
Instructor: Ross Rosen, LAc, Dipl OM (NCCAOM)

Ross Rosen is one of a small group of close long-time students of Dr. Leon Hammer and a senior certified teacher in Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis. He works closely with Dr. Hammer on a regular ongoing basis.

Ross Rosen...is a valued instructor of and a direct inheritor of my work and teaching. He is extremely observant and creative in his work, adding to our accumulated knowledge more than any other associate. Of great value is his ability to formulate the essence of Chinese medicine in simple terms accessible to the average person. Chinese medicine at its best, as practiced by Ross Rosen, is capable of discerning the disease process at a very early stage before it manifests an illness, therefore preventing disease, and above all capable of delineating and treating the individual who has the disease.

--Dr. Leon Hammer


Ross has published numerous articles on CCPD, which can be accessed at: http://chinesepulsediagnosis.blogspot.com/

The class will introduce the major concepts of CCPD, the Principle and 22 Complementary pulse positions and the most commonly encountered pulse qualities, clinical significance and some interpretation and much more. 70% of class will be dedicated to hands-on pulse instruction and training. Those attending will leave the weekend with a body of knowledge and skills readily and immediately transferable into one's clinical practice.

Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis™ (hereinafter "CCPD") is a sophisticated system of diagnostics which relies on the subtleties of the sensations, qualities and structure of the radial artery at both wrists. Heavily steeped in ancient wisdom and classical pulse diagnosis dating back thousands of years, CCPD breaks out of the dogma of pulse systems that in many respects are not relevant to the present day and age. CCPD provides insight into the modern diseases and constitutional imbalances that affect modern man in an industrial world.

CCPD, while having its roots in classical pulse systems, was significantly adapted by Dr. John H.F. Shen over the course of his long and well renowned career having seen hundreds of thousands of patients. After an intensive apprenticeship with Dr. Shen over a period of 28 years, Dr. Leon Hammer took on the arduous task of codifying and continuing the evolution of this pulse system.

The intricacies of CCPD are complex and require significant amounts of hands on training with a certified teacher to fully learn. Essentially, however, information is synthesized from the combinations of various qualities felt at the six principle pulse positions and the twenty two complementary positions, as well as the qualities perceived uniformly over the entire pulse and at each of the requisite depths. Integrating the information from these seemingly disparate parts, one is able to arrive at a complex diagnosis which prioritizes levels of imbalances of not just the symptomatic representations, but more importantly the root causes of disease.

Incorporating concepts and clinical realities that have not been diagnosed by any diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, CCPD is truly a treasure which can change the lives of patients. By incorporating a precise measure of a healthy balanced pulse, even the subtlest deviations from this norm can be detected, thus establishing its importance not only in treating disease, but also as a preventative medicine.

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TESTIMONIALS

Thank you so much for this weekend's class. Almost 4 years out of school and I still struggled to find a context for pulse findings! CCPD changed my sense of loss to that of crucial discovery. I feel I've found a system that has given me solid footing, a way to asses the fundamental yet very complex diagnostic tool of pulse taking. What a relief. This system ought to be taught in every OM school - it is a gift deserving time and attention from current and future generations of Acupuncturists. Please thank Dr. Hammer for his life's dedication, it will not be lost.

Am looking forward to the next class. Keep me posted.

Joy


I just finished the introductory level class with Ross Rosen on Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (CCPD). Ross managed to relay a considerable amount of information in a relatively short time and with great care. Their patience and attention to detail was exemplary and showed incredible depth in understanding and synthesis and I was able to implement what I learned in my own practice the very next day. I would recommend this class with out reservation and much enthusiasm and look forward to future classes.

N.Fisher
Centerport, N.Y.


Taking the Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis weekend workshop with Ross added an entirely new depth and richness to our understanding of pulse and our pulse reading skills. CCPD is the most comprehensive, accurate, lucid and scientific method of pulse reading that we have ever come across. Never before have we had so much guidance, clarity and direction in defining pulse qualities and their significance. The subtlety, nuance and predictive accuracy of CCPD is mind-blowing. There is so much to learn in this system and yet with one weekend we were able to develop significantly enough to truly benefit our patients right away. We can’t wait to take another class!

Kevin Meddleton and Samantha Berg, Owners, Alaska Center for Acupuncture Palmer, Alaska.

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Next Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis Seminar

The class details:
Dates: December 11-12
Times: 9am - 5pm
Location: Center for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, 166 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
Cost: $300
CEUs/PDAs: 14
Registration: email centerforacupuncture@gmail.com and/or call (908) 654-4333 and send check made payable to 'Ross Rosen' to the above address.
Instructor: Ross Rosen, LAc, Dipl OM (NCCAOM)

Ross Rosen is one of a small group of close long-time students of Dr. Leon Hammer and a senior certified teacher in Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis. He works closely with Dr. Hammer on a regular ongoing basis.

Ross Rosen...is a valued instructor of and a direct inheritor of my work and teaching. He is extremely observant and creative in his work, adding to our accumulated knowledge more than any other associate. Of great value is his ability to formulate the essence of Chinese medicine in simple terms accessible to the average person. Chinese medicine at its best, as practiced by Ross Rosen, is capable of discerning the disease process at a very early stage before it manifests an illness, therefore preventing disease, and above all capable of delineating and treating the individual who has the disease.

--Dr. Leon Hammer

Ross has published numerous articles on CCPD, which can be accessed at: http://chinesepulsediagnosis.blogspot.com/

The class will introduce the major concepts of CCPD, the Principle and 22 Complementary pulse positions and the most commonly encountered pulse qualities, clinical significance and some interpretation and much more. 70% of class will be dedicated to hands-on pulse instruction and training. Those attending will leave the weekend with a body of knowledge and skills readily and immediately transferable into one's clinical practice.

Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis™ (hereinafter "CCPD") is a sophisticated system of diagnostics which relies on the subtleties of the sensations, qualities and structure of the radial artery at both wrists. Heavily steeped in ancient wisdom and classical pulse diagnosis dating back thousands of years, CCPD breaks out of the dogma of pulse systems that in many respects are not relevant to the present day and age. CCPD provides insight into the modern diseases and constitutional imbalances that affect modern man in an industrial world.

CCPD, while having its roots in classical pulse systems, was significantly adapted by Dr. John H.F. Shen over the course of his long and well renowned career having seen hundreds of thousands of patients. After an intensive apprenticeship with Dr. Shen over a period of 28 years, Dr. Leon Hammer took on the arduous task of codifying and continuing the evolution of this pulse system.

The intricacies of CCPD are complex and require significant amounts of hands on training with a certified teacher to fully learn. Essentially, however, information is synthesized from the combinations of various qualities felt at the six principle pulse positions and the twenty two complementary positions, as well as the qualities perceived uniformly over the entire pulse and at each of the requisite depths. Integrating the information from these seemingly disparate parts, one is able to arrive at a complex diagnosis which prioritizes levels of imbalances of not just the symptomatic representations, but more importantly the root causes of disease.

Incorporating concepts and clinical realities that have not been diagnosed by any diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, CCPD is truly a treasure which can change the lives of patients. By incorporating a precise measure of a healthy balanced pulse, even the subtlest deviations from this norm can be detected, thus establishing its importance not only in treating disease, but also as a preventative medicine.

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TESTIMONIALS

Thank you so much for this weekend's class. Almost 4 years out of school and I still struggled to find a context for pulse findings! CCPD changed my sense of loss to that of crucial discovery. I feel I've found a system that has given me solid footing, a way to asses the fundamental yet very complex diagnostic tool of pulse taking. What a relief. This system ought to be taught in every OM school - it is a gift deserving time and attention from current and future generations of Acupuncturists. Please thank Dr. Hammer for his life's dedication, it will not be lost.

Am looking forward to the next class. Keep me posted.

Joy


I just finished the introductory level class with Ross Rosen on Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis (CCPD). Ross managed to relay a considerable amount of information in a relatively short time and with great care. Their patience and attention to detail was exemplary and showed incredible depth in understanding and synthesis and I was able to implement what I learned in my own practice the very next day. I would recommend this class with out reservation and much enthusiasm and look forward to future classes.

N.Fisher
Centerport, N.Y.


Taking the Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis weekend workshop with Ross added an entirely new depth and richness to our understanding of pulse and our pulse reading skills. CCPD is the most comprehensive, accurate, lucid and scientific method of pulse reading that we have ever come across. Never before have we had so much guidance, clarity and direction in defining pulse qualities and their significance. The subtlety, nuance and predictive accuracy of CCPD is mind-blowing. There is so much to learn in this system and yet with one weekend we were able to develop significantly enough to truly benefit our patients right away. We can’t wait to take another class!

Kevin Meddleton and Samantha Berg, Owners, Alaska Center for Acupuncture Palmer, Alaska.

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Ross Rosen Lecture (Aug. 17th)

Please join the Union County Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network for a special presentation by Ross Rosen. Ross will set the stage for a new paradigm in medicine where we will finally learn why people actually get sick; how our lifestyles contribute to our illnesses (both mentally and physically); how to understand the inner workings of our bodies from a holistic perspective; how to sift through all the conflicting data on nutrition and choose foods that are healthy and nourishing for our bodies and minds, and so much more.

In this informative presentation, Ross Rosen will debunk many of the most common western medical mythunderstandings and mythperceptions about our health while presenting the foundations of the Chinese medical paradigm.

Details here.

Ross Rosen, JD, MSTOM, LAc, Dipl OM (NCCAOM) is the President, owner, founder and clinic director of the Center for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, one of the largest and most respected alternative medicine clinics on the east coast. He is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and herbalist and is one of a handful of people world-wide to master the intricate art and science of Chinese pulse diagnosis, Contemporary Oriental Medicine® and Chinese medical psychology and be certified to teach it. For more information on Ross Rosen, please visit his website at http://www.acupunctureandherbalmedicine.com/ or call 908-654-4333

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