CLINIC OPEN HOUSE NEXT WEEK!

SBCOMer in the Independent this week!

Julie Green, 1st year student from South Carolina, will be featured in this week's Independent and Ventura County Reporter. For the Independent, it is the "College Issue", so we did it in color! People are going to start thinking this is a modeling school, but these are REAL students at SBCOM!!!!!

CEU at SBCOM

“Red Flags in TCM Practice”
With Bruce H. Robinson
15 CEUs approved
1 Student Elective Credit approved

Many TCM practitioners would like to expand their practice and increase their earnings and their professional success. This seminar is designed to help you accomplish this by increasing your knowledge and confidence in working with a wider range of medical problems. Every one who takes this training will know what to do when he or she encounters the potentially life-threatening situations we’ll discuss in this seminar. The information you learn in this course will actually save lives. Call 898-1180 or email alumni@sbcom.edu for more info

Free Community Lectures in Ojai

Nathan Kaehler, MA, LAc of the Ojai Herb and Acupuncture Clinic is presenting 4 different Topics:

• September 27th, Eating food and herbs to match your body's individual pattern
• October 11th, Easing through menopause without hormal supplements
• October 25th, Herbs and acupuncture: gentle treatments for emotional challenges
• November 8th, Surviving cold and flu season: Tips and treatments for adults and kids

Location and time: The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road, Ojai. 7:00-8:00pm

For more information call 640-8700 or visit http://ojaiherbs.com

Fibromyalgia Lecture

SBCOM will be hosting a lecture on Fibromyalgia on September 29th from 7-9:00 pm at 1919 State Street in the classroom building. Call 898-1180 for my details. Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue are chronic illnesses with some similarities, but also significant differences. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments, combining herbs and acupuncture, can often aid the symptoms of these conditions by treating the patterns within the body from which they result. This lecture will overview the patterns typical of these illnesses, and the treatment approaches which Nathan Kaehler has successfully employed in helping these patients improve.

Presenter Bio:
Nathan Kaehler, MA, LAc, operates Ojai Herb and Acupuncture Clinic, specializing in treating problems of mid and later years, psychoemotional challenges, skin conditions and problems of children. A graduate and faculty member of Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine, he also holds an MA in Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara. His practice focuses especially on treatment through Chinese herbal medicine, and he maintains an onsite herb dispensary of more than 1000 herbs/products. He also provides herb and acupuncture treatment for addictions and psychological disorders at New Seasons Recovery, Port Hueneme.

SAVE the DATE!

SBCOM will be having its Annual Mixer for Alumni, Students and the Public on Saturday, February 3, 2007 from 6-9 pm at the Hotel MarMonte, La Cantina Room.Please join us in celebrating our 26th year of offering the highest standards of education and healthcare in the area of Oriental Medicine.Food and beverages will be served. Questions? Call 805-898-1180 and ask for JoAnne.
Check back for more details.

Admissions OPEN HOUSE!

Ever wonder about becoming an Acupuncturist? Here's your chance to find out information! November 4th, 1-2ish, SBCOM will be hosting an Admissions Open House. Hear about the curriculum from our Academic Dean, admission requirements, financial aid, and ask questions to current students regarding why they chose this field instead of PT, OT, Nursing or Medical School! Call 805-898-1180 x24 for more information!

Adult Ed Lecture Wednesday!

Wednesday, Sept. 20th at 6:45 pm: Healing hands: Principles of Healing and Self-Healing. Unity of SB, 227 E. Arrellaga. James Kwako, M.D., moderator. For more info visit http://ce.sbcc.edu

Adult Ed Lecture: Holistic Healing

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH: Holistic Medicine: The force of healing, James Kwako, M.D., 10 am-noon, Rm 14 Tannahill Auditorium, Schott Center, 310 W. Padre St. off of Bath Street. Go to http://ce.sbcc.edu for more info.

SBCOM Alumni: A Memorial

Kathy Salisbury( Lawrence) passed away from cancer in August. She was a graduate of SBCOM and practiced in Arizona since 1991.She first learned about acupuncture from her training of thoroughbred horses; acupuncture's ability to heal them intrigued her from the start.We all will miss her dearly.

Acupuncture and Pregnancy

Acupuncture as it is practiced today is a safe, comfortable and cost effective treatment for many of the problems that commonly develop in pregnancy.

Click here for the entire article provided by Acufinder.

Giovanni workshop

Giovanni Maciocia, one of the English speaking world’s most well known and prestigious author and educator, is coming for an extended stay to teach at Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine. His books are the main textbooks for students all over the world in the area of Oriental Medicine( Acupuncture and Herbology). His herbal formulas are known for their unique clinical usage and effectiveness. His reputation as one of the top innovators in his profession continues to bring him awards in all aspects of this field of medicine.SBCOM, a Master’s degree granting college in operation in Santa Barbara since 1981, will be giving a special seminar program with Giovanni in early 2007. Opportunities for patients to take part in our clinical portion of the program are still available. For more information please click HERE. To register, email alumni@sbcom.edu

AAOM International Conference

On behalf of the AAOM and the new National Student Organization, the AAOM-SO, we’d like to invite you to join us at the AAOM International Phoenix Conference & Expo ‘06, focusing on Healing the Body, Mind and Spirit, October 19 – 22. We’re encouraging all students across the country to Help Choose the Direction of Your Future by personally attending this outstanding International Conference. For more information, a conference brochure, and registration instructions visit http://aaom.org

A Firefighter in our ad this week!

Stephanie Kennedy, a new SBCOMer, is featured in this week's Independent! Here's the ad, but be sure to check it out in the Independent on Thursday! We have the coolest students!

Sign up for the Newsletter Qi Mail!

SBCOM is now sending out a monthly newsletter from the Public Relations Corner. It's called Qi Mail. It's a short newsletter that addresses one or two topics on acupuncture and how it assists in healing different illnesses. The September issue highlights acupuncture, depression and anxiety. If you would like to sign up for this monthly newsletter, just send me an email to melissa@sbcom.edu and type "subscribe Qi Mail" in the subject line.

Clinic Fundraiser for AIDS Walk!

SBCOM is very excited to support the Pacific Pride Foundation and raising funds for the AIDS walk to take place on October 7th. The SBCOM Clinic is doing a fundraiser until September 16th; a portion of the fees of each treatment will go toward sponsoring two of our students to walk in the AIDS walk. Call 687-7328 to make an appointment in our clinic.

First Night of Class!

Orientation was yesterday and it was awesome just to see and meet all of the new students. Their first class was last night -- so do they have all of the points and herbs memorized yet!?:)