Confusing information has been appearing in the news and social media about vaccinations. It is a controversial topic that has become polarized between Anti-Vaxx and Pro-Vaxx vaccination groups.
This panel is comprised of Medical Doctors and Chinese medicine practitioners. The panel is less about the pro and cons of vaccinating kids since this debate seems to divide us and leads to more confusion. The panel will focus on discussing how to support the kids you see in your practice who are from both demographics; vaccinated and non-vaccinated. This is the reality of clinical practice today. You will see both groups so best to now how to protect those not vaccinated from diseases and how to and support those vaccinated from any side effects.
Learning Objectives:
- Review some of the pros and cons to vaccinating
- Review some of the pros and cons to not vaccinating
- Approaches to support the immune system and health of kids not vaccinated
- Approaches to prevent and treat possible side effects from vaccinations.
Michael Gaeta is a visionary educator, clinician and writer in the field of natural healthcare. His purpose is to create a world of vital, resilient people who find fulfillment through positive contribution, and stay out of the medical system. Michael works with natural health professionals who want to improve their patient care and practice success—through his Clinician’s Mastermind Circle, live seminars and webinars, and distance learning programs. He holds licenses in acupuncture, dietetics-nutrition and massage therapy, and is a doctor of acupuncture in Rhode Island. Michael earned his master’s degree in acupuncture from the New York College of Health Professions, where he was a faculty member for ten years. Michael’s teaching is informed by 26 years of successful clinical practice, in his New York and Colorado clinics, helping thousands of patients improve their well-being, prevent illness, and choose a lifestyle of “nature first, drugs last”. He co-founded Acupuncture for Veterans, which provided free treatments in New York City. Michael is past president of the Acupuncture Society of New York, earning awards for State Association President and State Association of the Year. He appeared on the CBS Early Show and NBC News, and has trained over 15,000 clinicians in his Success with Natural Medicine clinical seminars since January 2001, and his Love, Serve & Succeed business and ethics seminars since 1993. In four years, his wellness radio show on Contact Talk Radio attracted over 100,000 subscribers. He loves to debunk popular myths regarding food quality (critical), vaccines (more harm than good), cholesterol (very good), antioxidant vitamins (not helpful), and chronic illness (preventable). Michael is also a pianist and composer. With Richard Schmitt, DC, he launched the first online video education service for Standard Process clinicians and patients, expertnutritionadvisor.com, in September 2014. Michael offers the Clinician’s Mastermind Circle (cliniciansmastermind.com), comprehensive one- and two-year mentoring, training & certification programs and community, for clinicians who want to expand their natural functional medicine practice. Useful ideas and resources at michaelgaeta.com.
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Robin Ray Green, L.Ac. MTCM, is a leading expert in the field of pediatric acupuncture. She holds a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the prestigious Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. Robin has over ten years clinical experience helping children with asthma, allergies, and eczema heal using Chinese medicine. She maintains a private clinical practice in Morgan Hill, California.
An up-and-coming Hay House author, Robin’s book, Heal Your Child from the Inside Out: The 5-Element Way to Nurturing Healthy, Happy Kids, will be in bookstores October 18, 2016.
Robin is the creator of the popular kid’s health blog at www.robinraygreen.com. She runs a directory to connect parents to pediatric acupuncture specialists at www.kidsloveacupunture.com. In addition, Robin founded the Center for Advanced Acupuncture Pediatrics, which provides premier pediatric acupuncture training worldwide. To learn more visit www.acupuncturepediatrics.com.
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Dr. David W. Miller, MD, LAc is one of the only MD physicians in the U.S. dually board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Dr. Miller received his Bachelor’s degree in Theoretical Mathematics from Vassar College, his M.D. from the Brown University School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. He then completed his Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine with the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago.
Dr. Miller is currently in private practice with East-West Integrated Medicine, but is also an instructor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago where he designed the school’s Integrative Pediatrics curriculum. At Pacific College, he has also designed and taught curriculum for the study of Integrative Endocrinology, Nephrology, Public Health, and Medical Communications. Dr. Miller sees all ages in his practices, but specializes in Pediatrics seeing patients from newborn to adulthood.
Dr. Miller is also involved with organized medicine and medical legislation, and is the chair of the American Society of Acupuncturists, president of the Illinois Acupuncture Federation, Legislative Director for the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and sits on the Illinois Board of Acupuncture with Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. He is a subject matter expert and chair of the Biomedical Examination Committee for the NCCAOM, and is a peer reviewer for Meridians: The Journal of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the National Physicians Alliance, the American Medical Association, the Illinois State Medical Society, and the Chicago Medical Society as well, and sits on the ISMS Council on Education and Health Workforce. Dr. Miller also participates in the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
Stephen Cowan MD is a board-certified pediatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience working with children. He has a subspecialty in Developmental Pediatrics and is a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics serving as a member of the section on Developmental Disabilities. He is a clinical instructor at NY Medical College and a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is the author of Fire Child Water Child, how understanding the five types of ADHD can help you improve your child's self-esteem and attention. Dr. Cowan has developed a unique holistic approach to evaluating and treating children struggling with chronic physical, emotional and cognitive disorders that integrates the principles of Chinese medicine and homeopathy.
Considering the child as a reflection of the inter-related forces of family and environment is the central focus of his practice. This approach respects the inseparability of mind, body and spirit and promotes a deeper understanding of what it means to be healthy.
Stephen offers online courses through Pro D Seminars that he Co-presents with Efrem Korngold.
Efrem Korngold, LAC, OMD. has pioneered the practice of Chinese medicine in America for nearly 40 years as an educator, writer, and practitioner. He co-authored the best-selling Between Heaven and Earth, as well as the Chinese Medicine Works Clinical Handbook, and many articles.
He began his studies at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in England and studied herbal medicine at Kunming Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute and Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shu Guang Hospital. Currently on the faculty of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, he teaches widely in the U.S. and Europe. Korngold has lectured at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Andrew Weil's Program in Integrative Medicine, and Beth Israel Hospital in New York and is a member of the advisory board of Natural Health magazine. He was a founding member of several professional organizations including the Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAOM), the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance (AOMA) and the California Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CSOMA).
Korngold is engaged in the active practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine at the San Francisco clinic, Chinese Medicine Works