Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
BIG THANKS to our webinar sponsor, Treasure of the East!
This webinar is scheduled for November 18, 2021 – 10am PDT, 1pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
As a TCM practitioner, you are uniquely positioned to launch your own line of wellness products into the market. Whether yours is an internal supplement (herbal medicine, amino acids, vitamins, CBD), a topical (dit da jow, skin products), a delicious new superfood (instant morning beverage) – or any of the above, this course will help you get started without breaking the bank!
Topics will include: sourcing, marketing, ecommerce & more.
Join us and…
- Learn if private label is right for you.
- Understand dietary supplement labeling & compliance.
- Develop your own brand story that inspires others.
About the speaker: Kim Neumann is the founder of All Natural Agency, a B2B marketing consultancy for healthy brands. Before pursuing her MSTCM, Kim held corporate positions in marketing, publishing, PR, web design and video production. She draws on her skillset to serve the health & wellness industry.
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
BIG THANKS to our webinar sponsor, KPC Herbs!
This webinar is scheduled for October 14, 2021 – 5pm PDT, 8pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
A roadblock for many acupuncture practitioners is knowing how to implement an effective strategy for growing their network. Often as confusing is understanding why it’s important and then how to leverage it to get what we need for business and practice growth. We often forget that networking is about bringing mutual value. Having a solid network (and knowing how to effectively and ethically communicate to that network) allows for many opportunities. This course will provide a framework for these strategies. Common opportunities from effective networking: increased qualified referrals, speaking and media opportunities and enhanced credibility.
Join us and…
- Understand the power of networking for your practice growth.
- Learn how to set up a networking strategy, targeted toward your unique goals for your personal and professional growth.
- Learn how to ethically communicate your value with different audiences within your network, such as other practitioners, patients or the general public.
About the speaker: Dr. Nell Smircina, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM is an advocate, educator and practitioner with a focus on the integration of acupuncture into America’s standard of care.
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
BIG THANKS to our webinar sponsor, TCM Review!
This webinar is scheduled for September 9, 2021 – 5pm PDT, 8pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
This class is an introduction to pharmacology for acupuncturists. We will examine basic pharmacological principles that are important for any acupuncturist to know, since many of our patients we treat are simultaneously taking medications.
Join us and…
- Articulate the basic principles of pharmacology
- Identify the pharmacologic effects and mechanisms of actions for various classes of medication.
- Recognize each drug class’s nomenclature and basic use.
About the speaker: Dr. Shin received his degree in Pharmacy from MCPHS. Researched drug discovery for ALS at Drexel College of Medicine. Received MSTCM and DACM from ACTCM. Interned with UCSF Osher Center. Residency at Highland Hospital. Currently pioneering the first acupuncture program for the SFVA.
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
This webinar is scheduled for August 12, 2021 – 5pm PDT, 8pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
This is a one hour lecture to introduce Auricular Medicine. The lecture will discuss Auricular Medicine History, Development, Description of Auricular Medicine Diagnosis, description of Auricular Medicine Treatment, Treatment Application and Efficacy and Cases.
Get a refresher & learn something new about auricular acupuncture. We’ll cover:
- What is Auricular Medicine?
- How is Auricular Medicine different from Ear Acupuncture or other ear therapies?
- What are the Benefits of Auricular Medicine Diagnosis?
- What are the Benefits of Auricular Medicine Treatment?
About the speaker: Dr. TruthSayer, DAOM, Dip.OM, LAc, LMFT, is a President Emeritus of the California State Oriental Medical Association, and a former faculty member of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. She is Founder and Chief Faculty of the Institute of Auricular and Transcendental Medicine and has lectured around the world on auricular topics.
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
This webinar is scheduled for April 6, 2021 – 7pm PDT, 10pm EDT (1 hr)
Note this is a FREE, non-CEU event hosted by Lhasa OMS.
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Overview
Join Lhasa OMS as they host Dr. Nell Smircina, Dr. Robyn (Ra) Adcock and David Quackenbush from the CSOMA Leadership team for their FREE webinar, Advocacy Training: Learn the Who, What, Why and How of Advocacy.
In this webinar, CSOMA leadership will share their insights on current legislation affecting acupuncture in California and Nationally through their own firsthand experiences with the California legislative process, as well as how you can get involved.
What Attendees Will Learn:
- What the major issues facing our profession are and how does California fit into the big picture of a National advocacy agenda
- Pieces of the legislative process and at what point can you truly affect change as an individual or organization
- Specific and actionable things you can do to be a part of advocacy for our profession
Who Should Attend:
- Practitioners and Students interested in advocacy work
- Practitioners and Students with questions about current initiatives in CA and Nationally
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
This webinar is scheduled for May 13, 2021 – 5pm PDT, 8pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
In California, legislation was passed in 2016 to require all small businesses with 5 or more employees to offer a retirement plan by June 30th 2022. The mandate is rolled out over a 3 year period starting with employers of 100+ employees to offer a plan as of September 30th, 2020. The state provided plan is called “Calsavers”. While this state plan costs the employer nothing, the funds within the plan bear a cost and the administration of the state plan comes with significant administrative effort. This seminar will review the Calsavers deadlines and how employee count is calculated, a description of the plan, pro’s and con’s, then a comparison of the state plan to a traditional 401k plan with associated costs.
Join us and…
- Learn about Calsavers Requirement
- Understand need for company sponsored retirement plans in USA and pros/cons of California Mandated plan in comparison to a traditional 401k
- Learn about using a 401k as a tax shelter, even as an officer-only LLC or S-corp
About the speaker: Dan Enriquez has a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Bucknell University. He has 7 Years combined experience in payroll and employer administrative experience. Recent Experience includes 3 years in Company-Sponsored Retirement Benefit Industry, 401(k)’s.
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
BIG THANKS to our webinar sponsor, Treasure of the East!
This webinar is scheduled for June 10, 2021 – 5pm PDT, 8pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
The trademark process is made up of three stages: clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. While a qualified and experienced trademark attorney is the best bet to deal with these three stages, there are things that every business owner can and should do to protect their trademark. This class will identify tips and tricks for each stage of the trademark process.
Join us and…
- Get an overview of trademarks and their timelines
- Understand trademark clearance
- Learn about trademark prosecution
- Learn about trademark enforcement
- Learn about trademark maintenance
About the speaker: Ben is a partner at IPLA LLP, the country’s largest trademark specialty law firm. He focuses his practice on building, managing, and protecting domestic and foreign trademark portfolios and prides himself in providing practical and cost-effective advice.
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
This webinar is scheduled for July 8, 2021 – 5pm PDT, 8pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
As acupuncture gains mainstream traction, practitioners are subject to increasing scrutiny regarding HIPAA. Achieving compliance in the online space is no easy feat, as information technology is developing continuously and very little of it even existed when HIPAA came into effect. The scope of this course is to make federal patient privacy laws, as applied to websites, email, scheduling, telehealth, social media and digital marketing, as simple and as accessible as possible. This course will outline the necessary steps for evaluating online platforms and tools for potential use in a practice. Additionally, attendees will learn their role as practitioners in HIPAA-compliant use of various online technologies.
Participants will be able to…
- Describe HIPAA requirements as they relate to practice websites, email, scheduling, telehealth, social media and digital marketing.
- Evaluate whether an online technology is suitable for use in their practice, with regard to HIPAA.
- List the necessary steps to take before using any online technology in their practice, with regard to HIPAA.
- Describe appropriate use of online technologies in conjunction with their practice, according to HIPAA.
About the speaker: Marla Moss is the Owner and Founder of Raging River Media, specializing in HIPAA-compliant digital marketing for acupuncturists. She helps practitioners build thriving, sustainable practices with custom automation technology that protects patient privacy while liberating busy healers from the grind.
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
This webinar is scheduled for April 8, 2021 – 5pm PDT, 8pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
One reason why more new patients aren’t coming in is because they don’t know about you and how you can help. If you’d like to educate and teach people, online talks are a great way to attract new patients (or telehealth ones) quickly, even if you get nervous or don’t know what to say.
Join us and…
- Learn specific ways to attract a consistent flow of patients virtually
- Learn where to find places to speak online and have people show up
- Understand the #1 key to choosing the right topic that’s interesting and translates into new patients
- Explore other streams of income beyond treating patients
About the speaker: Chen Yen is a sought-after national speaker. She is an expert at helping acupuncturists grow fulfilling 6 and 7-figure practices faster, without having to do it the exhausting extroverted way.
Continuing Education, Events, Webinars
This webinar is scheduled for March 18, 2021 – 5pm PDT, 8pm EDT (2 hrs)
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Overview
This course will introduce you to the “Biosystem of Success©”, and the powerful components which, if addressed, embraced, and integrated into your business and life, will align who you are and your highest Purpose with your aspirations and dreams. Infused with sound business practices, planning, and proven techniques, the information includes the “Secrets Behind the Secret,” allowing you to remove obstacles and naturally attract what you desire.
Join us and…
- Learn how to create personal and professional empowerment and growth.
- Define and create a clear, powerful and inspiring path to lead a more fulfilling and inspiring life, and bring the techniques and wisdom into everything you do.
- Leave with 6 steps to create a business plan that is based on dreams beyond your business.
- Incorporate the all-encompassing “9 Environments of You,” and start to define the giant WHY of their lives’ Purpose.
About the speaker: Lynnea Hagen is a best-selling author, speaker, trainer, business and leadership coach, Higher Ground Leadership™ consultant, radio host, and success strategist. In 25+ years of coaching and consulting, she has helped build productivity, profits and people for hundreds of entrepreneurs, leaders and teams. Her approach is holistic, strategic, practical, and inspiring.