Description
Hormone imbalances, infertility, and pregnancy are clinical issues that require a multidisciplinary treatment approach. This full-day seminar will provide an introduction to Balance Method acupuncture and its utility in addressing these contemporary concerns in women’s health. Participants will be introduced to the philosophy behind the Balance Method in treating the root causes of infertility and learn how to use meridian channels to both diagnose and treat hormonal imbalances. An overview of Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional supplements as adjunctive care will precede a live demonstration of infertility-balancing acupuncture needling.
Learning objectives
Workshop participants can expect to:
- Introduce participants to the discipline of acupuncture within the context of the Balance Method
- Explain the philosophy and practical applications of the Balance Method in the treatment of hormone imbalances and infertility and to promote a healthy pregnancy
- Discuss how to use the 12 Meridians acupuncture approach to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances
- Provide insight on the use of supportive Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional approaches to renew fertility and support pregnancy
- Demonstrate needling techniques and channels to treat women’s hormone-based concerns
Dr. Eileen Yue-Ling Han, PhD, LAc is a board-certified acupuncturist with a lifetime of extensive training and practice in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Born and raised in Taiwan, the heart of TCM, Dr. Eileen benefited early on from a working education with the best practitioners. During 15 years of immersion in her family’s acupuncture needle and TCM supplies business, Dr. Eileen also received invaluable practical experience that served as the foundation for her work today.
In 1999, Dr. Eileen began her medical studies and an apprenticeship with Dr. Richard Tan, the internationally renowned author and leader of the unique Balance Method. As a student, she honed her focus in internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, traumatology, and external medicine. During this time, she also received essential training in Western medicine and practice management. Now a renowned practitioner of the Balance Method, Dr. Eileen delivers reliable and effective treatment for patients with a broad range of healthcare concerns.
Dr. Eileen holds a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from the University of East/West Medicine in Sunnyvale, CA. She has also completed a PhD in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from American Liberty University in Newport Beach, CA. She supplements her formal and practical education with continuing studies in herbology and Chinese face reading to bring a truly holistic approach to treating patients.