Need to Know
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Who is this course for?Nutritionists, Acupuncturists, Herbalists, Anyone with an interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine -
Course length (start & watch when you want)1.75 hours of video content -
Course credits1.75 CEUs / PDAs*Please note that many of the associations listed under ‘CEUs/PDAs’ do not formally pre-approve online courses for credits, and thus require the student to track their own online course hours to submit for approval for their annual CEU/PDA requirements.
Meet your course instructor
Gillian Marsollier | RAc
Gillian Marsollier has been a Registered Acupuncturist in British Columbia since 2001, and an instructor of acupuncture for 20+ years. After completing a 4-year Masters Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, she began her teaching career in Newfoundland. There she wrote the bulk of the curriculum for a 3-year acupuncture program and served as the Acupuncture Program Director. Gillian was then transferred to Halifax, where she successfully gained approval by the Board of Education in Nova Scotia for an acupuncture program. In addition to teaching, she practiced at a very successful multi-faceted alternative treatment centre while residing on the East Coast. In 2008 Gillian went to Nepal to teach acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities at a medical facility. They are still using the modalities to this day to treat the locals from the Himalayan hills. For the last 5 years, Gillian has been pursuing the media side of acupuncture and natural healing through the creation of LIFT Education Academy. Through this online education platform, she has created many popular courses including bootcamps that have become the national gold standard for preparation for TCM registration exams.
Course description
Spring is a time of upward energy, the smooth flow of emotions, and acting on your vision, goals, and dreams in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
However, many people experience increased health issues during this season due to a Wood energy imbalance, linked to the Liver and Gallbladder in TCM Five Element Theory. Understand the Wood element, how it manifests in deficiency and excess states, and how to alleviate the common spring ailments listed below.
In this class, you’ll learn:
- Food suggestions for the spring season—the best cooking methods, flavours, and colours to include, according to TCM.
- Common symptoms of Wood energy imbalance including, headaches, indigestion, IBS, menstrual pain, PMS, anger, frustration, and anxiety.
- How to honour the elements in nature and your in body. Find out how to remain aligned, especially in the element that is prominent in the spring.
- Spiritual and lifestyle practices to feel your best this season, according to TCM.