Wai Ke / External Medicine
Saturday, April 22: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, April 23: 9:00am - 5:00pm
14 NCCAOM PDAs / CA CEUs [category 1]
Wai Ke, or External Medicine, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the external structures and superficial layers of the body where the wei qi (defensive qi) is most active. Wai Ke focuses its diagnostics on that which can be seen and felt to determine inner functions and also, that which is hidden.
Wai Ke is well known for its treatment of various stages of traumatic injury and Bi-Painful Obstruction. Additionally, Wai Ke specializes in conditions of the skin, sinuses, throat, orifices, breasts, and genitals. Results are often fast and powerful, utilizing both internal and external applications of herbs.
This class introduces the foundational theories and methods of Wai Ke allowing practitioners to immediately begin using them in clinical practice. Multiple methods of external application will be taught, including the use of: soak-compresses, pastes, powders, inhalations, oral washes, enemas, naval plasters and many more. There will also be a focus on needling techniques and the combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine.
As a speciality of Chinese medicine, Wai Ke provides a comprehensive perspective that helps us to understand any condition - including internal diseases and even the treatment of Shen/Spirit. Focusing on the external, we seek to dispel and eliminate internal stagnation in order to generate clarity and freedom.
Evan M. Rabinowitz, M.Ac., is the Director of Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Evan is also on the acupuncture faculty at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. He has been studying extensively with Jeffrey Yuen for the last fourteen years. Evan is the founder of Yao Shan Center for Chinese Medicine in Washington, DC where he maintains his private practice.
Refund Policy: Cancellation 60 days or more before class = 75% refund. Within 60 days = 50% refund.
Less than 30 days before class = no refund.