Academic Catalog

2009-2010 Academic Catalog

Graduate Programs: Acupuncture Herbal Medicine Applied Healing Arts An Invitation from the President We invite you to join our learning community. At the ceremony for the conferral of degrees each year, individuals who feel well served by our student practitioners speak of the attention and support they have received. They speak of changes that encompass spirit, mind, and body — changes that embody our work. Tai Sophia Institute is a learning community dedicated to the service of individuals learning to better care for themselves and each other in the course of life’s journey. Specifically, we are dedicated to: • learning from great wisdom traditions and making them relevant in the world today and for the future; • becoming ever more skilled in the art of seeing, hearing, asking, and feeling: the gifts of great healers of all traditions; • the transformational personal work essential to being truly present to other human beings; and • sharing our knowledge and our ability as teachers with all who enter the Institute, so that they Robert Duggan, President become part of the long strand of individuals transmitting this wisdom from one generation to another and from one culture to another.

Tai Sophia is different and challenging. We ask for your full participation. It is not sufficient to bring your mind to the work we do here — we also ask for your body, spirit, and heart. Different from most graduate degree programs in any field of applied study, Tai Sophia invites students to practice what they learn from day one. We invite you to: • hone the ways you speak, serve, and act with classmates as practice for how you will be with others, whether patients, clients, associates, friends, or family; • learn about yourself and how you relate to your family and your classmates as part of your inner work and in preparation for learning about those you will serve; and • start your own community work during the program, developing the self-confidence for deep service.

As Tai Sophia grows on its new campus, and as we expand our community service, our learning community will remain rooted in ancient wisdom traditions. Healing must take place throughout our culture — in our schools, businesses, hospitals, homes, and communities; this institute is fostering these changes. We invite you to join us in this work, to be a learner with us and create a world that will serve our children’s children.

With warm regards,

Robert M. Duggan, President of Tai Sophia Institute

www.tai.edu Tai Sophia Institute

Tai Sophia Institute represents the meeting point of the ancient healing traditions from the East and West; the Chinese word Tai means “great,” and the Greek word Sophia means “wisdom.”

Together, the two words “great wisdom” serve as the foundation for our academic programs, clinical services, and community wellness offerings.

A premier academic institution for the nation’s emerging wellness system, Tai Sophia Institute offers graduate degree programs in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and the Applied Healing Arts.

Our 12-acre campus houses a bookstore/café, library, clinic, herbal dispensary, meditation and herb gardens. We welcome and encourage you to explore the abundant opportunities for growth and renewal.

Tai Sophia Institute Contents Invitation from the President 1

SECTION ONE: Tai Sophia Community 5 A Community Dedicated to Wellness 6 Learning and Physical Resources 8 This catalog provides Support Services 10 information and Financing Your Graduate Education 11 materials for SECTION TWO: General Admissions Process 15 prospective students Prospective Students 16 about Tai Sophia Application and Admissions Procedures 17 Institute. We invite Tuition and Fees 18 International Students 19 you to review this Commonly Asked Questions and Answers 20 material. SECTION THREE: Master of Acupuncture Program 21 About the Program 22 If you have specific Admission Requirements 24 questions or wish Academic Calendar 25 to arrange a visit to Course of Study 26 Curriculum 29 the Institute, please Course Descriptions 31 contact the Office of Faculty Biographies 37 Graduate Admissions Additional Information 39 at 800-735-2968 SECTION FOUR: Master of Arts in Applied Healing Arts Program 43 ext. 6647, or About the Program 44 [email protected]. Admission Requirements 45 Academic Calendar 45 Course of Study 46 Visit our web site: Course Descriptions 47 www.tai.edu. Faculty Biographies 50

SECTION FIVE: Master of Science in Herbal Medicine Program 51 About the Program 52 Admission Requirements 54 Academic Calendar 55 Course of Study 56 Curriculum 57 Course Descriptions 58 Faculty Biographies 62

SECTION SIX: Additional Information 65 Closing Words from the Chancellor 66 Graduate Degree Program Faculty 67 Boards and Staff Listings 70 Index 71

Application Form: bound in center of catalog between 36 & 37

www.tai.edu Tai Sophia Institute reserves the right to change without prior notice any programs, policies, requirements, dates, fees, and/or regulations that are published in this catalog.

This catalog is not to be regarded as a contract.

Printed on recycled paper, supporting Tai Sophia Institute’s commitment to bring about a healing relationship among people, the earth, and all life.

Photos for this catalog are by Gregory Blank (pp. 37, 65), Bevin Clare (pp. 53, 56, 61, 64), Lisa Connelly-Duggan (p. 43), Michal Daniel (p. 66), Chris Hartlove (p. 35), Mark Heayn (pp. 6, 22, 23, 50), James Kegley (p. 9), Craig Kerr (p. 52), Bob Stockfield (pp. 2, 26, 39, 51), Mark Wieland (pp. 5, 10, 15, 21, 29, 63), and publications staff (pp. 8, 11, 16,17, 25, 47). Professional images are copyrighted by the photographer, and expressed permissions for usage have been given to Tai Sophia Institute. Photos of individuals who are profiled were provided by the subject or are from Tai Sophia archives.

Tai Sophia Institute Where soever your heart. go withall you go, —Confucius The Tai Sophia Community S ECTION w.a.d www.tai.edu

OVERVIEW A Community Dedicated to Wellness Mission The Tai Sophia learning community serves those committed to enabling all members of our society to practice the arts of living and dying, and to deepening society’s practice of the healing arts through our ability to learn from nature and the ancient wisdom traditions. Tai Sophia provides professional education through its master’s degree programs in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and applied healing arts, as well as its post-baccalaureate certificate program in Chinese herbs. Additionally, we offer wellness programs and clinical services to the wider community. The Institute is committed to education that empowers individuals and communities, furthering their well-being and personal transformation so that all their relationships are healing relationships. The mission of Tai Sophia Institute is:

Tai Sophia Institute is a graduate school for the healing arts and sciences characterized by our values-driven learning community and our commitment to shape the future of healthcare through personal and public service. Our transformative and relationship-centered programs and services integrate the timeless wisdom of nature and ancient healing traditions with contemporary knowledge to develop practitioners and leaders capable of creating and sustaining individual and community wellness. Our work to fulfill this mission is in service to our vision: Rooted in nature and timeless wisdom, Tai Sophia Institute will be an anchoring academic institution for a global wellness community that enables all of us to practice the arts of living and dying.

Accreditation Tai Sophia Institute is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (phone 267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Middle States’ website is www.msche.org.

In addition, the Master of Acupuncture degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), which is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. ACAOM is located at 7501 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 820, Greenbelt, MD 20770. ACAOM’s phone number is 301-313-0855. ACAOM’s website is www.acaom.org. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has endorsed all three master’s degree programs and the post-baccalaureate certificate program at Tai Sophia Institute. MHEC’s address is: 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401. MHEC’s phone number is 410-260- 4500. MHEC’s web page is www.mhec.state.md.us.

Tai Sophia Institute build our work: level. • compassion. who make uptheInstitute. no is there Recognizethat • Taiindividuals the of independent Sophia prac transformative and self-reflection • in engage and Acknowledge as touch words,and presence,our use courageously and Consciously • • back. feed to respond effectivelygive,receive,coachable: and to Be able • en to intentions our and ourselves observe to ability the Cultivate • • Groundallofouractionsinhonestyandintegrity. the of seven light (pastthree, futurethree, andpresent)generations. and context the in decisions and judgments all Make • the themissionandongoinglife within oftheinstitution. community toserve leaders and teachers of generation next the Cultivate • • hold oneanotherinthehighestpossible regard. • but asguidesfor mutual self-discovery.truth-tellers another,one of presence the in as learning not our acting Continue • implementation ofatreatmenttechnique. the than more is and relationship in occurs healing that Recognize • • ofOneness. fromanacknowledgment anddeclaration • Operate Tai Institutional Values lowing tice askeys tohealing andhealingpresence. ofhealingand health. pects oflife aspart able ustotake responsibilityfor ourlearning, one anotherandarebeingheard. and others. • students andoneanother.

Take Foster Use Honor Hold Honor instruments Sophia

upon nature the statement healing and the the time Institute

the teach and individual diversity of in common to of the partnership healing the listen faculty, values, rhythms sensory of gifts deeply

foundation all

— approved students of healing with with skills of each to the one deep that illness and by member and earth that the another, allow staff

respect, philosophical and joins board as actions, have us of a death.

them guide making to

our of thoughtfulness, developed observe andwell-being. trustees,

community Embrace at in traditions sure teaching the ourselves

we to deepest the all guide

hear and and and our fol as - - - - - Acupuncture program (January‘08) Dawn Kulak Student Profile andthosewhoselives youyourself touchtotake theleap. Ifyou arefeeling to drawn on my own. mealongwhenIbelieve Ican’tdoit husband whocarries ing. Also, tohave aloving andsupportive Iamfortunate studying. tobefully present, learned in allthatIdo. at result ofwhatI’ve learned I would balancefamily, their individualpath, faculty takes great caretoushereachstudentalongon ofexquisitecolor.black andwhiteinto aworld The mother, in studyingacupunctureIwould becomeabetterwife, aroundme. myself andeveryone day ofthe workshop.had thefirst at ence thesameexcitementwhenIarrive Tai SophiaasI come home. later, Sixyears now asastudent, Istillexperi teachings resonateddeeply withinme–Ifelt asifIhad Tai SophiaanddecidedtoattendRedefiningHealth. The life. that Ihadfound whatIneededtodofor therestofmy hole inthetiny roomIhadbeenlivinginallmy life. well being. spiritual heal, amajorshiftinemotionaland but Ialsoexperienced To my surprise, Ideveloped asaprofessionalmotion injuries musician. I soughtacupuncturetreatmenttohelpwithrepetitive tobecominga My journey newway,and feel thingsinabrand As amotheroftwo young children, Iwasunsurehow Being astudenthereisthegreatestgiftIhave given Insearchingfor acupunctureschools, –abetterme. friend

Then,

Ialsocanbetotally focused whenstudy When Iamplaying withmy children, notonly andhandsbeginto didmy arms Ifelt asifsomeonehadsmashedalarge providing asafe placefor growth. school, thanwishingIcouldbe rather Tai Sophiastudentbeganwhen Iamchallengedtosee, Tai Sophia, Tai Sophia, andwork. Inever imaginedthat outoftherealm Iammorepresent Isay you owe itto However, Istumbled upon w.a.d www.tai.edu asa Ihave Iknew hear,

- -

OVERVIEW Learning and Physical Resources Library Our library collection includes 12,000+ books, journals, and audiovisual materials, and has computers to access electronic resources. It supports the curriculum and covers a wide range of topics such as acupuncture, ethnobotany, herbal medicine, pharmacognosy, Eastern and Western medicine, integrative medicine, wellness, healing arts, philosophy, nutrition, veterinary medicine, mind-body medicine, bodywork and movement health, psychology, Eastern art and history — with poetry and inspirational works sprinkled in for good measure. The online catalog can be accessed remotely through the Institute’s website, www.tai.edu (click on library, then catalog). Community members and alumni are welcome online or in person.

Research is an integral part of graduate studies, and our staff has the experience to help patrons develop efficient and effective research skills using print, audiovisual, and online resources. Students may make appointments for individual research consultation at no charge. The library also schedules group sessions for general training and for cus- tomized course needs.

Using six public workstations, the library provides access to online da- tabases such as NaturalStandard, Maryland Digital Library, Cochrane Systematic Database Reviews, Planta Medica, and others, as well as Main Campus search engines, catalogs at other libraries, campus email, and Microsoft Tai Sophia Institute is situated on a 12-acre campus in Laurel, MD, Word. Workstations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, located between Baltimore and Washington, DC. We have taken ad- and the Institute subsidizes classroom related printing. A coin-fed pho- vantage of adjacent untouched woodlands and stream valleys to cre- tocopier is available to copy information in journals or reference books ate closeness with the environment and the changing seasons of na- — resources that do not circulate. ture. The land is adjacent to the Middle Patuxent River Valley, a major conservation area, and has footpaths leading to the Patuxent Wildlife Meeting Point Bookstore Preserve. Located off Tai Sophia’s main lobby, the Meeting Point Bookstore is The campus includes a 32,500-square-foot building featuring class- dedicated to nourishing your mind and body. In addition to an eclectic rooms, meeting rooms, a clinic, a public library, a student lounge and assortment of wholesome food selections including fresh wraps and student kitchen, and a bookstore-café. The campus building is open for sandwiches, bagels, delectable pastries and muffins, coffee, tea, and as- business Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 sorted refreshing beverages, the bookstore offers a unique selection a.m. to 4:00 p.m, and occasionally on Sunday (depending on program of books on acupuncture, complementary medicine, herbal medicine, schedules). The campus also offers outdoor learning spaces including philosophy, health and natural healing, as well as fiction, literature and a meditation garden and an herb garden. Parking is available adjacent non-fiction titles related to the healing arts. The Meeting Point isa to the building. reliable resource for all required and recommended textbooks. In addition, the Meeting Point carries a wide variety of gift items such that For directions and a map to the campus, see the website, www.tai.edu. might be found in a fine museum shop including unique cards and gift items relating to the healing arts and teachings at Tai Sophia Institute. If you can’t visit in person you may shop the Meeting Point online at www.tai.edu/bookstore. 1-800-735-2968 ext. 6636 or [email protected] Core Store Hours Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday Weekend hours vary depending upon building activity. Hours for the current week are always posted at www.tai.edu/bookstore. Tai Sophia Institute ofsettings. range a broadbaseofclientsindiverse Program, providing acupuncture students with a wide of range experi of Masters forthe Acupuncture curriculum the of part important and unique a training.comprises clinical This their of part as D.C., ington Washand county City,Howard Baltimore in located presently sites at the CHI of sites service or hours one of the other community clinic 60 of minimum a provide to required also are students Acupuncture close duetoinsufficientutilization. gram are held exclusively at the Laurel campus. pro Specific clinic Herb days may Chinese the for clinics student faculty-supervised Spring; Silver and Baltimore in month each twice and campus Laurel the at MD; Spring,Silver and Baltimore in as well as campus Laurel the at located are program Acupuncture the for clinics student Faculty-supervised to Master of Master the Acupuncture,of Herb,phase Chinese clinical the In and StudentClinics Faculty-Supervised and faculty our sites, these of each region.At Baltimore/Washington the Tai Clinical Training Sites ences inusingacupuncturepublic healthsettings. begin Sophia’s 301-588-8279 Silver Spring, MD20910 8555 16thStreet, Suite402 — SummitBuildinginSilver Spring (Herbal Medicineoffered twicemonthly) Acupuncture andHerbalMedicine 410-433-6846 Baltimore, MD21212 540 E. Belvedere Avenue, Suite202 — Baltimore atBelvedere Square (Herbal Medicineoffered twicemonthly) Acupuncture andHerbalMedicine For ChineseHerbvisitscall410-888-9048ext. 6704 For herbalvisitscall410-888-9048ext. 6667 For acupuncturevisitscall410-888-9048ext. 6630 Laurel, MD20723 7750 MontpelierRoad Herbs —Laurel at Tai SophiaInstituteCampus Acupuncture, HerbalMedicine, andChinese

clinical faculty-supervised of their Science interns clinical practices in deliver training Herbal student under personalized sites Medicine include the clinics supervision programs, nine health for Herbal individual and

students of wellness

Medicine Tai sites Sophia are throughout services are required faculty. held to - - -

are Chase Brexton HealthServices health settings: nizations for for additional acupuncture experiences students in public Tai orga following the with affiliations established has Institute Sophia Other CommunityClinicSites 410-362-1400 Baltimore, MD 21223 Fulton Avenue31 North Recovery inCommunity 410-728-2080 Baltimore, MD 21217 2410 Pennsylvania Avenue Penn NeighborhoodCenter North areoftenavailable for graduates attheCHIsites. ment opportunities a Institute. At Maryland CHI, practitioners and student practitioners bring separate nonprofit organization that continues to be affiliated with the Health Initiatives (CHI). This program has since expanded to become a Community called program 1993,a developedIn Institute TaiSophia CommunityHealthInitiatives Maryland 202-939-2092 Washington, DC20005 1333 NStreet, NW N Street Village, Wellness Center 410-772-4640 Columbia, 21044 Maryland 10901 LittlePatuxent Parkway Howard Community College, Wellness Center 410-837-5533 Baltimore, MD21201 111 Park Avenue Healthcare for theHomeless 410-884-7831 Columbia, MD21045 Drive, Suite370 5500 KnollNorth

wealth challenged of knowledge by their concerning relationships health with addictive and well-being substances. w.a.d www.tai.edu to clients

Employ who - -

OVERVIEW Support Services modation might mitigate the effect of the disability. The academic & student affairs advisor will verify the disability and collaborate with the student in identifying reasonable accommodations and ways to implement these accommodations. The advisor may require a new evaluation if the documentation submitted is outdated or not pertinent to the accommodation request.

Campus Security When the building is open for business, security staff is present to maintain the security of the campus facilities and all occupants. The associate vice president for business services is responsible for campus security and informs the campus community of issues related to campus security. The associate vice president ensures there is timely warning to the campus community of any and all crimes, whether re- ported to campus security personnel or local police authorities. The associate vice president for business services, as required by the US Department of Education, prepares an annual security report that is posted online. Students receive email notification of the availability of this report, including a report summary, and may request a hard copy of the report. Accessibility for the Physically Policies of the Programs Challenged The policies, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the Institute and The building has convenient parking for physically challenged persons its programs can be found in detail in the student handbooks, all of and is wheelchair-accessible. An elevator provides access to offices and which are posted online. All students must familiarize themselves with treatment rooms on the second floor. current policies and conform to these policies at all times. The student handbooks include, for example, policies concerning graduate levels Disabilities Services of academic progress, grading, attendance, remaining up-to-date on Tai Sophia Institute is committed to ensuring equal access for qualified health requirements, information on a drug-free workplace, FERPA, individuals with disabilities and fully complies with all relevant federal the student grievance procedure, sexual harassment and sexual assault and state law. At Tai Sophia Institute, no otherwise qualified individual policies. Revised annually, the handbooks also set forth practical, day- with a disability is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits to-day operational information for students. of, or subjected to discrimination in access to services, benefits, and activities at the Institute solely by reason of his or her handicap. A Residency and Housing “qualified individual with a disability” is a person with a disability who The Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine programs are residential, while has been certified by a professional qualified to evaluate the disability the Applied Healing Arts program is not. Students in residential pro- in question; meets the essential eligibility requirements for participation grams must live within reasonable commuting distance of the Institute. in or receipt of a program or activity; and is capable with reasonable Although it takes a bit of effort and determination, several students accommodation of achieving the education and training. have commuted without moving to Maryland on a permanent basis. It is the responsibility of the student who has a disability and needs Many of these individuals rented space that accommodated them two assistance in gaining equal access to services, benefits, and activities to three nights a week while attending classes. at the Institute to contact the office of student affairs and provide Off-campus housing is readily available. Lists of short and long-term documentation of the need for a reasonable accommodation. This housing possibilities in areas around Howard County, MD, Baltimore, documentation must be issued by an appropriate professional such MD, and Washington, DC, are available from the office of graduate as a psychologist, learning disabilities specialist, or physician. The docu- admissions. Housing expenses will vary widely depending upon the size mentation should explain how a disability limits an individual’s ability and location of the residence. to benefit from a particular delivery system, instructional method, or evaluation criteria, or to perform certain duties or functions. It should address the accommodation that is necessary and how the accom-

10 Tai Sophia Institute Financing YourGraduateEducation student iftheyareeligible. lender toverify subsidizedloan,govern federal the and $8,500 to youreceiveup can dized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need. If you qualify for a unsubsidized.subsi and/or The subsidized be can Loan Stafford The Federal Stafford Loan or HerbalMedicine. Arts, Healing Acupuncture,in Applied degree master’s a seeking and through offered are Loan Plus Graduate the and Loan Stafford Federal The guaranteed lenders, private by funded are that (FFELP).loans offers program This Program Loan Education Family Federal the in Taiparticipates Sophia The Federal Family EducationLoanProgram AidAvailableTypes Financial of for details. forbearance and/or deferment offer may Lenders disbursed.fully is loan the once disbursement,cumulate on the date of the first and repayment begins deducted be may percent 1 of fee guarantee and percent 3 of fee origination percent;8.5 at however, reductions. may offer rate interest lenders An other financial aid in the GraduatePLUS loan. The interestrate is fixed this for applying before eligibility maximum Loan Stafford annual their for beforeapproval, which, loan, based non-need a is Loan PLUS Graduate The Federal GraduatePLUSLoan of date last the after months six begins Loan Stafford the of Repayment before itisdisbursed. and a default aversion fee of 1 percent may be deducted from the percent loan 0.5 of fee origination percent; an 6.8 at fixed is rate interest choose or school in are you while interest full.the payin to Youchoose can be eligibility.subsidized less $20,500 to Youup will receive can loan,you eligible ing ment half-time. is

not attendance, charged authorized loan. pays awarded for to does this

The requires Students

from the an have interest by program repayment in-school not student

interest periods guarantors, or on the the have a if who the from loan credit the interest

to can on basis of an deferment. have Tai options; before student’s the deferment the

adverse check receive and Sophia of prior added time loan need. reinsured

it students by

loans students until Students the is credit enrollment up

the to If thereafter. disbursed. to loan you you the that lender history. the by should qualify attending is begin principal should are the disbursed cost

status

The to Interest

in Students federal contact repayment for determine repayment of w.a.d www.tai.edu contact unsubsidized of at drops an attendance least until the begins unsubsidized government. their must their loan. less half it and that may lender is to apply prior

time than loan paid dur The less the ac 11 be - - - -

OVERVIEW Scholarships Sherman L. & Lucy Diaz Cohn Scholarship Tai Sophia Institute-sponsored Minority Scholarship Sherman L. & Lucy Diaz Cohn Scholarship provides up to $500 for The Tai Sophia Institute-sponsored Minority Scholarship may provide education-related expenses for one year to a new or continuing eli- up to 40 percent remission from the tuition cost of a degree program gible student who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship will be for one year to a new or continuing eligible minority student who awarded each September and January based on an evaluation of eli- demonstrates financial need. The scholarship will be awarded each gible applicants and availability of funds. Students who are not selected September and January based on an evaluation of eligible applicants for the scholarship or are nearing the end of their one-year scholar- and availability of funds. Students who are not selected for the scholarship award period must reapply for future consideration. Candidates ship or are nearing the end of their one-year scholarship award period for the scholarship must demonstrate financial need, have a current must reapply for future consideration. Candidates for the scholarship processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file must be a member of a racial minority and demonstrate financial need, with the financial aid office at the time of application, meet satisfac- have a current processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid tory academic progress requirements, be in good standing as defined (FAFSA) on file with the financial aid office at the time of application, by the Institute’s academic policy, and be enrolled as a degree-seeking meet satisfactory academic progress requirements, be in good standing student in one of the master’s programs (full-time status in the Acu- as defined by the Institute’s academic policy, and be enrolled as a de- puncture and Herbal Medicine programs, or part-time status in the gree-seeking student in one of the master’s programs (full-time status Applied Healing Arts program). Eligible students who are interested in the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine programs, or part-time status in applying for the scholarship must submit an application to the chair in the Applied Healing Arts program). Eligible students who are inter- of the scholarship review and selection committee by May 31 for the ested in applying for a scholarship must submit an application to the September intake, and September 30 for the January intake. The ap- chair of the scholarship review and selection committee by May 31 for plication must include an essay (no more than two pages) describing the September intake, and September 30 for the January intake. The why you believe you are deserving of the scholarship, your unique skills application must include an essay (no more than two pages) describing and interests that embody the Institute’s values and mission, and a let- why you believe you are deserving of the scholarship, your unique skills ter of recommendation. and interests that embody the Institute’s values and mission, and two letters of recommendation. Helen M. & Annetta E. Himmelfarb Scholarship Helen M. & Annetta E. Himmelfarb Scholarship provides up to $700 The Debora A. Mahan & Charles D. Hock Scholarship for education-related expenses for one year to new or continuing eli- The Debora A. Mahan & Charles D. Hock Scholarship provides up to gible Master of Acupuncture students who demonstrate financial need. $1000 for education-related expenses for one year to new or continu- The scholarship will be awarded each September and January based ing eligible students who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship on an evaluation of eligible applicants and availability of funds. Students will be awarded each September and January based on an evaluation who are not selected for the scholarship or are nearing the end of of eligible applicants and availability of funds. Students who are not their one-year scholarship award period must reapply for future con- selected for the scholarship or are nearing the end of their one-year sideration. Candidates for the scholarship must demonstrate financial scholarship award period must reapply for future consideration. Candi- need, be enrolled full-time in the Master of Acupuncture program, have dates must demonstrate financial need, have a current processed Free a current processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the financial on file with the financial aid office at the time of application, meet aid office at the time of application, meet satisfactory academic prog- satisfactory academic progress requirements, and be in good standing ress requirements, be in good standing as defined by the Institute’s as defined by the Institute’s academic policy. Eligible students who are academic policy, and be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in one of interested in applying for the scholarship must submit an application the master’s programs (full-time status in the Acupuncture or Herbal to the chair of the scholarship review and selection committee by May Medicine program, or part-time status in the Applied Healing Arts pro- 31 for the September intake, and September 30 for the January in- gram). Eligible students who are interested in applying must submit take. The application must include an essay (no more than two pages) an application to the chair of the scholarship review and selection describing why you believe you are deserving of the scholarship, your committee by May 31 for the September intake, and September 30 unique skills and interests that embody the Institute’s values and mis- for the January intake. The application must include an essay (no more sion, and a letter of recommendation. than two pages) describing why you believe you are deserving of the scholarship, your unique skills and interests that embody the Institute’s values and mission, and a letter of recommendation.

12 Tai Sophia Institute conviction. • Notbeineligible duetoadrug ments. Scholarship and Alternative Loan programs may have different require Academic Progress. • MaintainSatisfactory Federal aggregate or annual the of excess in borrowed have Not • the between male a are you if Service Selective with registered Be • • • Have ahighschooldiploma, GED, orequivalent. stu regular a as eligibleprogram an in half-time least at enrolled Be • • BeaU.S. citizen oreligible non-citizen. To qualifyforfinancialaid, federal you must: Aid Eligibility Requirements forFinancial able inthefinancialaidoffice. aid.financial other less is attendance avail of possible lenders of list A Loan funds. loan, Inanalternative a student can receive upto the cost Stafford for or qualify Herb not Animal programs,do Acupuncture or Chinese the in enrolled expenses,are educational their with as sistance additional need who students to available are loans Alternative Alternative Loans websites.the financialaidoffice foralistofscholarship Contact expenses. educational their with students assist to agencies outside through awarded funds aid financial are Scholarships Outside Outside Scholarships HigherEducationCommission. be notified by theMaryland year.each of 1 will March Recipients (FAFSA)byStudent Aid Federal for Application Free the complete should qualify. apply, students To Maryland StateScholarships Maryland awarding period. 1st for theJanuary Novemberand awardingperiod September the for 1st byJuly mitted by defined standing good requirements,in progress be academic factory a year. Candidates for the Jo Ann FellowshipBarlow must be enrolled as fellowship eligibleof availabilityand applicants funds.of the Continuedof funding assistance financial and/or tuition providesFellowshippartial Jo The Barlow Ann The Jo Ann Barlow Fellowship tute will op rolled students the degree Not Stafford Loanlimits. ages of18and25. under the studentaidprograms. Title IVfederal dent seekingadegreeorcertificate. the a President. be develop relationship in be Institute’s decided one must seeking in State up will default of to

a Nominations be be relationship the Scholarships one each academic with student nominated evaluated on degree academic September the any in international student programs policy by with one at by are year the faculty a of available the and faculty and end loans to the who international to a January pursue of master’s community. new or member the each to will owe or President Maryland based help work continuing trimester programs, a and refund

community. the Fellowship to on be should Institute residents help an approved on or

student meet evaluation academic any the

be awards Eligible devel grant satis Insti who sub en by ------if there is data on the SAR that is incomplete or conflicting, you will be If you are selected for of Education,verification by the Department or forms, tothefinancialaidoffice. to qualify. you which for aid financial of amounts and types need will You of the financialaidofficereceivesOnce fromtheDepartment yourSAR enrollment. board,of and room portation,for yourexpenses period personal and supplies,trans and fees,books and tuition includes that expenses of the EFC from the Cost of Attendance (COA). The COA is an estimate qualify (EFC). familypected contribution youif determine to used is EFC The ex your indicate will (SAR),which Report Student Aid a receive will Once your FAFSA of Education,is processed by the Department you (G25784) tocompletetheFAFSA. bank number, security social your returns, tax federal your need You will ber (PIN), gotowww.pin.ed.gov torequestone. www.fafsa.ed.gov. at num identification personal havea not do you If Toapply aid,for financial the complete to need will online you FAFSA How forFederal Aid toApply Financial For further information, please visit the Veterans Benefit website at website Benefit the Veterans visit please information, further For receiveto wish who Students • Veterans Benefits the notify also must • • • • • approved or programs degree pursue to expected are Students • must beaware ofthefollowing: attending Students Taireceiving and Institute Sophia VeteransBenefits Veterans Benefits of days 14 within ifthestudentiseligible. disbursement student the to check by mailed be will fees and tuition of excess in funds aid Financial program. academic the on ing Financial process. verification the complete to required documentation submit to asked mester Students Students Students Students Students www.va.gov orcall1-888-442-4551. ofenrollment. trimester date ofevery start intended the to prior month one writing in Office Registrar’s be ineligible for DVA benefits. ed areineligible for DVA benefits for thatcourse. funds.ficially aremisusing withdrawing federal the DVA. completion. or program attheInstitute. programs post-baccalaureate certificate withdrawals, to accept Education, the statements, for or

aid associate or at need-based must

who who must who decline the

funds you

changes repeat achieve audit beginning

register report will investment vice usually the receive a aid. a to president course award satisfactory changes course for

The

audit, are and courses an records, disbursed offer way midpoint or

and for award of in register this and which academic changes enrollment student and

is and offer submit of at determined for a do the the Tai passing affairs/registrar to in progress a not academic it, the educational Sophia’s non-credit beginning including

along attend w.a.d www.tai.edu mail grade is toward with by indicating year, school drops, without of was subtracting course objectives additional as

each depend degree award well

code adds, the will tri 13 of

as ------

OVERVIEW 14 Tai Sophia Institute The journey of first step. withthe starts a thousandmiles —Lao Tzu General AdmissionsProcess S ECTIONTWO w.a.d www.tai.edu 15

ADMISSIONS Prospective Students Welcome! It is an honor to support your exploration of Tai Sophia’s graduate degree programs. Each distinct program provides you with the knowledge and skills to build a successful career and to become a healing presence in the community. We invite you to visit Tai Sophia, speak with an admissions counselor, and observe a class. The admissions team is committed to providing you with clear information, institutional resources, and personalized guidance throughout the admissions process. We look forward to join- ing you in the next steps.

In partnership,

Gabrielle Julien-Molineaux Director of Graduate Admissions

The Graduate Admissions Team (from left) Carol Schroeder, Gabrielle Julien-Molineaux (Director Honoring Diversity of Graduate Admissions), and Julie Butler Tai Sophia seeks qualified applicants who have the maturity, commitment, and preparation necessary to take full advantage of the specialized studies offered by the Institute in each of our three programs of study. Tai Sophia is committed to being, communicating, and educating in ways that recognize and honor the full range of human diversity. Each student and faculty, staff, and board member strives to use language and manifest behavior that promotes inclusiveness. Further, each student and faculty, staff, and board member is responsible for creating an atmosphere that supports all in growth and movement toward inclusiveness and the acceptance of diversity. The Institute is committed to broadening the diversity of student body, staff, administration, and board members.

Non-Discrimination Policy Tai Sophia Institute is an equal opportunity institution. Applicants for admission, employment, and financial aid are considered on the basis of individual merit. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any program or activity of Tai Sophia Institute on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, preg- nancy, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please see the Director, Office of Human Enrichment, for inquiries or concerns related to this policy.

16 Tai Sophia Institute with applying. The datetoensureaspaceintheclass. months before the intendedstart a regardingacceptance. writing in notified be will interview.Applicants admissions formal a schedule We ProcessApplication process. Prospective VisitCampus Application andAdmissionProcedures a tute, for Once classes theapplicationfee is $150. rolling program September encourage

completed a meet $95 application

(space Please and application with students 2009 prospective start call available) application an materials to admissions classes date. are schedule fee. basis. strongly

Applications For form, students and are

applications We counselor, your

November essay received, encouraged recommend to visit and apply for and

and you admission received resume 30, as to observe to

2009 soon may review you visit must after apply be as for are Tai the you a contacted be January July accepted Sophia class six admissions submitted decide 31, to before

2009 2010 eight Insti on on to - Laurel, 7750 MontpelierRd Tai SophiaInstitute Office ofGraduate Admissions to: Please mailordeliver allapplicationmaterials the U.S., the send a of transcript prior physiologyto review coursework for fulfilling also may applicants Medicine fromthe university.Herbal or directly college respective sent be should all degrees for transcripts Official Transcripts Offers Deferrals be An New StudentMatriculationFee International descriptions. andcourse request additionaltranscripts been expected newintake period. is triculation it ulation made deferred credit cards(MasterCardand If a must forfeited billed individual student physiology accepted. in MD20723 fee. of be pleaserefer students, torequirementsfor international writing a one acceptance fee

$350 paid This and with students accepted time has

pre-requisite. the Because fee prior to non-transferable, a been the deferred holds for student to or and admissions up into paid start this a those to seat applications will one

matriculation Tai acceptance prior one Visa). of in be who Sophia program. of

non-refundable director the year. to billed the have the class

Requests master’s Institute prior does the

request We fee or earned for matriculation an is to honor not which separate degree admissions reserves for acceptance, new for enroll degrees w.a.d www.tai.edu deferral the cash, deferral, student programs applicant and from

the checks, fee outside counselor. page19.

must the may that right matric for tuition,

ma and will has the fee 17 be be to of - -

ADMISSIONS Tuition and Fees Tuition Health Requirement Costs Tuition rates for the three graduate degree programs are set annually Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Chinese Herb students are re- for the academic year (September through August). sponsible for the costs associated with one-time and ongoing health requirements, including CPR certification, PPD tests, and hepatitis B Please note: For current tuition rates contact the office of graduate vaccinations. The Institute’s mandatory annual bloodborne pathogens admissions or visit the website at www.tai.edu. classes are free.

Costs Not Covered in Tuition Clinic and Resource Fees for Acupuncture and Acupuncture Herbal Medicine Programs Required materials include: a computer with internet access; books; a An additional continuing registration fee is due each month for any long, white polyester-cotton examination coat; a sphygmomanometer student who does not complete the program by her or his anticipated (blood pressure cuff) and stethoscope; disposable acupuncture needles completion date. Please see the student handbooks for more detailed and moxa (to be purchased before entering Level III); and regular (e.g. information on these fees. seasonally, five times a year minimum) acupuncture treatments. Herbal Medicine Post Graduate Trainee Program Fees for Acupuncture Program Required materials include: a computer with internet access and books. Students who wish to complete additional hours of supervised clinical The cost of books required for the program runs between $800 and treatment beyond the Master of Acupuncture degree requirements $900. Another $1,000 could be spent on recommended books; how- may enroll in the Post Graduate Trainee Program. A one-time applica- ever, purchase is not necessary and the library is an excellent resource tion fee and a continuing monthly supervision fee applies. Please see for many of these books. Additionally, the software program, Endnote, the Clinical Student Handbook for details. is highly recommended to assist in writing requirements of the program; the student rate for this software is approximately $100. Other Graduation Fees costs include those associated with field trips (i.e., transportation, food, A $50 non-refundable diploma fee will be required of all students at and lodging) and supplies in the herbal medicine program, which range the time they complete degree requirements and apply for graduation from $1,000 to $2,000. (whether or not they participate in commencement). Each student is required to have three consultations with a clinical A $100 commencement activity fee will be assessed for all students herbalist within Level I of the program. Individual consultation fees wishing to participate in commencement. This non-refundable fee in- range from $35 to $100, depending on whether the student sees a cludes regalia and invitations, and does not include the separate $50 Level III clinic intern, a graduate of the program, or a professional mem- diploma fee. Please note that fees are subject to change. ber of the American Herbalist Guild. Students in Level III who are practicing as clinic interns are required to charge a fee for each herbal Refund Policy consultation. Tai Sophia Institute follows Maryland State refund guidelines and the federal policy for return of Title IV funds. This information is posted on Applied Healing Arts the Tai Sophia website, www.tai.edu. It is also available by request from Required materials include a computer with internet access, books, and the business and finance office. other miscellaneous supplies for your studies. In addition, if the student chooses to participate in a class, workshop, program, or any other fee- based experience as part of an Independent Study, the student is solely responsible for that expense.

Chinese Herb Program Students must have internet access with the ability to open Word documents. The cost of materials, which should not exceed $700, includes several required and recommended books. Students also may be required to purchase sample herbs for their learning.

For all programs, please note: the costs associated with books will vary dramatically by person and program. Many choose to borrow rather than buy some of the required and recommended texts. Should it become necessary for a student to retake coursework, a fee will be charged.

18 Tai Sophia Institute totheU.S. be converted degree equivalent, that accountable. This status. your govern that regulations Security Homeland of partment As Maintaining LegalF-1Status once Tai Sophia is not responsible for any changes in financial circumstances available. not is aid financial and strict is employment regarding tions study Applicants should give careful financial consideration when considering a sponsor. from support fiscal receive to able be or themselves support to able statement financial a submit must Students support. financial of proof and tion providing the Institute with a copy of a valid passport, photo identifica If dateofclasses.prior tothestart must Form I-20 seeking students International office. registrar’s the from material Students eligible to obtain I-20 visa due to the part-time nature of the program. students in the Master of Acupuncture and the Master of Science in Herb If International Students The • is provided solely purposes: for informational currency ance. ing al

accepted Ensure Medicine you date(www.embassy/org).expiration regarding an Form

ignorance Institute is

1. Phone: AACRAO’s ForeignEducationCredentialService Admissions Officers: ationindependently. Belowrecommended ais company (notaffili equivalent credentialing confirmingforeign service the degree is that earned 3. Official evaluation (in a sealed envelope) from a institution. degree-granting foreign evaluation 2. (inasealedenvelope) sentdirectly fromthe Officialtranscript ated fee inU.S. American Therefore, be the in international were

your Completed the and granted with interested that

student I-20 with before

programs. for 0-9-39 Web: 202-296-3359

individual extension United educated is Please application your regard

must Tai admission of

dollars. authorized and Association ofCollegiateRegistrars to

admission the Sophia) is this

you must submit: a is passport application, student,

enrolled. in apply States be

U.S. Please note that Applied Healing Arts students are not to essential law eligibility responsibility seeking issues outside advised

maintaining equivalent.

baccalaureate. from (required

is that for under because

not and it

is at Please

the evaluates Form an is

valid that may essay, least the

considered

request that essential U.S. academic credential to you United be at for United your note

six

I-20 and law www.aacrao.org these

all apply

considered. Students international which months maintain

the must times. legal to a that that non-refundable perspective,

an States States policies enroll and for Form you foreign F-1 excuse you secure

Contact prior must the begin your

status.

immigration must non-immigrant for Applicants I-20 adhere

transcripts. are appropriate

to currency order this for your awareness the

students three months three your

be your enforced The non-compli immigration to process application

aware bachelor’s this following passport embassy must the

regula should

evalu seek

visa) alien De and and and be by ------• TOEFL • towork. • F-1studentsarenotpermitted • • scores student’s We • please speakwith anadmissionscounselor. scores, requirement, minimum language including the fulfilling to lated 8400. Contact TOEFL directly at toefl.org. If you have any questions re ability living. required daily is for which that than greater level is This proficiency of to ability the English,comprehending,specifically butreading, writing and Success English LanguageRequirements visitors manages is Security.SEVIS Homeland of Department the of division vestigative imple (DHS) Security Homeland of Department States United The tion VIS) tors mented initiative, Students outside community aspractitioners. Visitor information more aboutthisprocess. Should Students Should New Should a which paid before your I-20expires. Visa complete before refundable fromtheUnitedStates. for travel before departing to maintainF-1status. valid. fice is notified in writing within10 days ofthe fice isnotifiedin move. www.fmjfee.com. Security.Homeland of ment at online You I-901 Form the in fill can ics/sevis/i901. dent understand centralized do was and entering

The to from Program

Services). to realize Internet-based who for students If

in a implemented is ability take Customs the who and you you you this requirements attempting new the Tai must student non-refundable and the the are Student fee, leave and maintains is move change full Sophia’s this are Student system the

to and not Test program, website (SEVP),

be with

studying Make advantage please communicate exiting non-native is Enforcement

the services nuances automated registered the to For an of to your a and Test and for graduate another and U.S., an English

stated involved Form data case, which see re-enter (http://www.ice.gov more

you the in recording appointment Exchange administered program

(subject (IBT). Exchange make and of in the the

for you English U.S must I-20 below for as is the information the address, web-based in process degree registrar (ICE) website United international

a Tai a the must sure in a English. are division academic apply language Foreign to full or information December are Sophia Visitor speakers Visitor U.S. and required the change).

apply need course with ensure programs by States and in at for

This (see F-1 place of considered the information Language http://www.ice.gov/graph on Information have Institute’s ) an Program have and programs the an for students United to ability are visa

Student load and the extension, This that Department to 2003. extension to on assist a associate to your provided required is in new w.a.d www.tai.edu pay ensure SEVIS their the in international not is speak dependent your

(TOEFL) States As in school you each a I-20 the the and and and system one registrar’s only separate the System dependents.

part one I-901 passport a of vice in largest SEVIS effectively. the endorsed to serve Exchange exchange trimester Immigra student’s overseas Depart of includes learning time code month report of or which SEVIS presi State non- on (SE visi this fee, the the fee 19 of in to is is a ------

ADMISSIONS Commonly Asked Questions and Answers How are the programs at Tai Sophia different from Is Federal Financial Aid available for the graduate other programs? degree programs? Tai Sophia offers a holistic healing approach at the foundation of our Yes. Please speak directly with our financial aid director for details on degree programs. Our programs are experiential and relationship- financial aid. Contact the office of financial aid at ext. 6628. based. The philosophical core of this work incorporates ancient wisdom from around the world. These teachings will help you recover May I transfer credits from another school? a worldview that honors the unity of all life. This oneness will have The Master of Acupuncture program is largely a series of courses that an enormous impact on you as a healer and in your person-to-per- are required and offered in a prescribed sequence. With few excep- son relationships with patients, clients, friends, family, and all those in tions, you will attend courses with fellow students who begin the pro- your community. All three programs begin with an opening ceremony gram with you. Because much of our teaching is based on an oral and SOPHIA (School of Philosophy and Healing in Action) Intensive tradition, with highly experiential classes, our courses are often not course in which this core philosophy is introduced. easily compared to courses at other schools.

Please see page 39 for information on transfer credits in the acupunc- May I visit the school and sit in on a class? ture program. For information on transfer credit possibilities for the Yes, of course. Please contact the office of graduate admissions to Herbal Medicine program, please contact the office of graduate ad- make arrangements. Open Houses and the Redefining Health week- missions. There is no transfer credit possibility for the Applied Healing end workshop also provide wonderful opportunities for prospective Arts program. students to meet faculty and staff and get a sense of the philosophy that underpins our programs. Is it possible to work while enrolled in the degree programs? How important is it that I have a background in a It is possible to hold a part-time job and attend the Acupuncture and health-related field? Herbal Medicine programs. Based on our experience working with Approximately 30 percent of our students have experience in profes- students in these programs, we recommend that you work no more sional healthcare, while about 70 percent have backgrounds or degrees than 15 hours per week on average. Please note that the clinical por- in a broad range of areas. We find that the learning of each class is tion of these programs places significant additional time and energy enriched by this diversity of backgrounds and gifts provided by people demands on students, and that this may have an impact on the amount from all walks of life. of time that will be available for employment during students’ clinical work. The Applied Healing Arts program is offered in an executive/ May I talk with some of the students or graduates part-time format, thus designed for working professionals. who have the same background as I do? Yes, of course. Please make arrangements through the office of gradu- Will I need access to email? ate admissions. To receive institutional communications, students must have access to email. Each student is assigned an Institute email address and can use Am I too old to start something new? that address to access their institutional email through Tai Sophia’s web Our students have ranged in age from 23 to 78, with an average age of page. 40. Thirty percent have advanced degrees beyond a bachelor’s degree. For most of our students, pursuing one of our degree programs is an important and desired change of career. Many shift from successful and lucrative jobs in order to study a healing modality that has changed and enriched their own lives. For many, this change is an opportunity to pursue a path for which they have a passion.

What if I don’t have a bachelor’s degree? You must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline as the minimum requirement for all three of the graduate degree programs. We recommend that you contact a variety of local and online universities and colleges to investigate bachelor’s programs tailored to adult learners. Admissions counselors at Tai Sophia are available to give you ideas of bachelor’s level courses that will prepare you for our master’s programs.

20 Tai Sophia Institute Learning is something ispossible discovering that —Fritz Perls Master oƒAcupuncture Program S ECTIONHR w.a.d www.tai.edu 21

ACUPUNCTURE About the Program Program Goals 1. Be able to serve the patient at all levels of being a. Be able to assess the patient broadly and accurately by gathering phenomena about the patient that will aid in treatment. i. Discern movement of qi — its presence, absence, and quality — both in the patient and in themselves in the presence of the patient. ii. Discern phenomena in a patient, and how the phenomena change in the moment and throughout the course of treatment. Phenomena include, for example, color, sound, odor, emotion, pulses, and information gathered through palpation. iii. Question the patient, and put his or her report of symptoms in the context of the above phenomena. b. Be able to treat and educate effectively. i. Based on knowledge of the Tao, yin/yang, the movement of qi, the four directions, the five elements, and the twelve officials, devise short and long-term treatment plans that integrate the obscured phenomena. ii. Affect the flow of qi through the use of acupuncture needles and moxa. iii. Bring awareness to the patient of the connection between Overview his or her symptoms and habitual patterns of behavior and The Acupuncture program is a graduate curriculum leading to a Mas- language — patterns reflecting the patient’s perception of ter of Acupuncture (M.Ac.) degree. It is designed to draw on the Tao- reality. ist tradition as the basis for seeing the whole person. This tradition iv. Embody the gifts and strengths of the seasons for patients, includes studying yin/yang and the five elements. and integrate the lessons of nature into a treatment The Institute is a learning community that engenders both personal plan that supports the patient’s movement through life. awareness and intellectual growth in order to develop students’ abili- v. Achieve and maintain rapport with patients; practice with ties to practice effectively. We are dedicated to exemplifying high stan- compassion and powerful listening. dards and norms for the development of acupuncture in the U.S. in vi. Apply acupuncture-based treatment for substance abuse order to further the use of acupuncture as an effective and important and recovery, and utilize skills in public health and substance form of diagnosis and therapy. abuse recovery settings. c. Be able to practice safely Purpose i. Know the appropriate use of points. It is the purpose of the Master of Acupuncture program to firmly es- ii. Identify points accurately, needle safely and with sensitivity, tablish acupuncture and the underlying principles of Oriental medicine use moxa correctly, and touch with full awareness. in the U.S. by providing an extensive and sound educational program iii. Have a basic understanding of warning signs of serious for students who wish to pursue this rewarding profession. At the medical conditions, and know when to make a referral same time, the Institute wishes to establish a standard of acupuncture to or call for medical assistance. education that will serve as a norm throughout the world. Through iv. Identify situations where a referral to other therapies may meeting these objectives, the Institute ensures that the public will be be appropriate and useful. served with competence and knowledge. v. Apply clean needle technique in all needling treatments. The curriculum is under constant review to ensure the standards of excellence demanded of those completing the program. Students who have completed the program will possess a solid knowledge of the theory and philosophy of traditional acupuncture; be able to treat and to communicate their competence effectively; and have a positive, real- istic attitude about the potential of traditional acupuncture.

22 Tai Sophia Institute theabilitytoactethically atalltimes. demonstrate d. willpractice. andregulationsregardingacupunctureofthestateinwhichone (e.g. c. 3. Beabletoestablishand maintainanacupuncture practice acupuncturepractice, strategies. channels, secondary diagnosis. organs, intheZangFu ofdisharmony patterns usedtodiscern principles andtheirapplications. ofacupuncture. ofthisconceptinthepractice importance teachingsofoneness, 2. Possess ofacupuncture knowledge andthetheory ofthehistory andKoreanHand b. Know how tosetupanoffice, managepatientfiles, handlebasic a. Know, andbeable toapply, andoutreachskills. practice-building f. level Possess of knowledge ofothertraditions asurvey e. level knowledge Possess ofthedeepand anintroductory d. level knowledge Possess oftheChineseMedical anintroductory c. level ofknowledge Possess oftheeight anintroductory b. Possess a comprehensive level of knowledge of the five elements a. Possess acomprehensive level ofknowledge ofthe Taoist of different traditionsofacupuncture Know laws federal andregulationsregardingacupuncture Know ethicalresponsibilitiesrelatedtopatientcare, business procedures (paying taxes, handlinginsurance, etc.). classics (NeiJingandNanJing, etc.), andChinesemedicalhistory. HIPAA), pulseandtongue andthemethodsofeight-principle andbeaware ofthenecessityfollowing thelaws Acupuncture. theirpathologies, andfundamental andthehistorical suchasJapaneseMeridian, andpossible treatment

Toyohari, and Scalp,

medicinethroughwriting, acupunctureandOriental emotion, practitioners, e. wisdom. 4. Beabletogrow personally andprofessionally education. g. Be an active participant and independent learner inthefieldof g. andindependentlearner Beanactive participant mood,f. theappropriate forth Consciously andintentionally bring d. newideas, thinkingasanaidtoincorporating Usecritical c. Holdoneselfaccountable for one’s actions. b. askfor helpwhenneeded, Exhibitawillingnesstobelearner: a. oneself: Observe assessandchange one’s responsesto withpatients, Buildpartnerships theories, andmethodsintoone’s practice. listen receptively, beopentoreceivingcoaching. potential for growth, maturation, harvest, inspiration, and stimuli inordertohave andinternal external thegreatest public speaking, professional affiliationand/orcontinuing ordispositioninoneself.

andothers. teachers, healthcare w.a.d www.tai.edu research,

ACUPUNCTURE Student Profile

Yan Jiang Acupuncture program (September ‘05) Admission Requirements Degree Requirements Applicants for admission to Tai Sophia Institute must submit: ❏ Official transcript to verify completion of a baccalaureate (bachelor’s) degree. ❏ Official transcript of highest degree earned beyond a baccalaureate. If degree was not completed at a college or university recognized by a U.S. Department of Education accrediting body, copies of the institution’s academic catalog will be required and course syllabi may be requested. Internationally educated students, please see page 19 for additional instructions.

Health Requirements Yan Jiang grew up in Shanghai, China, where she earned ❏ Current, documented tuberculosis skin test (PPD) or physician’s her medical degree and practiced as a radiation oncologist documentation of a negative chest x-ray if PPD is positive. for several years. She visited the United States when her ❏ A completed “Hepatitis B Vaccination Form for Students” declining husband started a cooperative research project here, and vaccination, stating prior vaccination, or indicating plan to receive vacci- she stayed on to complete a PhD program in pharmacology nation. The form and a Hepatitis B Information Packet will be provided at the University of Florida. Yan did her postdoctoral to students prior to the start of the program. research in the area of gene therapy. “Still, I hadn’t found what I really wanted to do,” she says. “Acupuncture was the next thing I looked into.” Meanwhile, Yan moved to Baltimore and heard about Tai Sophia from several friends. “I’d looked at the admissions requirements online and wondered if they would be doable for me,” she says. “The admissions office was so helpful. They looked at my credentials and made it very clear what more was needed and how to do it, and I applied. When my daughter entered first grade, I entered Tai Sophia. To study here was one of my best and most important decisions. It’s been life-changing. “What I love so much about this place is that we learn to embody the theories. In SOPHIA classes, for every theory that we learn, we also learn practices that help us live the theories every day. These practices help me tremendously in my relationships, such as with my family members and my clients. As a Buddhist, I’d struggled to live the Buddhist teaching of ‘no attachment.’ How do you balance not being attached or judgmental, while also recognizing that there are right or wrong choices to make? Now, the practice of being non-oppositional gives me ease to make good choices without the conversation of ‘right and wrong.’ “When I graduate, I will have my own practice. I want to serve people using the best of what I’ve learned in my study of Chinese medicine and Western medicine. And I have a vision for the future — I think it would be wonderful to bring back to China the deep conversation about the art of healing that we share here at Tai Sophia.”

24 Tai Sophia Institute allowed is60months. tocompletetheprogram program.the of portion clinical the ing time maximumof The amount depending of averagingstudy is a full-time program 36 to 44 The months,course addition, intheCommunity Clinic Sites. studentsintern In campus). (main Laurel and Baltimore, Spring, Silver in located are sites,Clinic Student which Faculty-Supervised three the of one any to other days on fall may Friday,and through Monday held are groups Core typically consist of five to seven students and three faculty supervisors. 9.trimester At this point students are assigned to “core groups,” which days class remain regular the program, this of III Level begins student a As and class days. core Most intensive from classes tworange to five days scheduled in length, regularly the on attendance to addition in required is attendance student’s the when times designate to used term “in tensive”is The year. each times five or four about place take which occasional “intensive”attend classes to required are also students All trimesters. five throughout thefirst Tuesdays, and a half day on Wednesdays. These days remain consistent beginning students Wednesdays; for on day half a and Fridays, and Thursdays beginning students For classes. of schedule the determines date start student’s Students Academic Calendar main campusinLaurel. generally than the may the in on the same January, focus program the begin days but pace on

classes regular their are one in each shorter September, studies topic are student classess scheduled. in in in depth. length, sets

are regular September when

scheduled

Most A

typically student classes building classes or half are on January, may are a Mondays scheduled days, practice be held

assigned and through at dur and the the on - - Trimester 9 Trimester 8 Trimester 7 Trimester 6 Level III: Trimester 5 Trimester 4 Trimester 3 Level II: Trimester 2 Trimester 1 Level I: 2009Class September (anticipated completion) Trimester 11 Trimester 10 completion–on-siteclassesend) (earliest Trimester 9 Trimester 8 Trimester 7 Trimester 6 Level III: Trimester 5 Trimester 4 Trimester 3 Level II: Trimester 2 Trimester 1 Level I: 2010Class January (anticipated completion) Trimester 11 Trimester 10 completion–on-siteclassesend) (earliest 4/23/12 –8/4/12 1/3/12 –4/14/12 9/6/11 –12/17/11 4/25/11 –8/6/11 1/3/11 –4/16/11 9/7/10 –12/18/10 4/26/10 –8/7/10 1/4/10 –4/17/10 9/8/09 –12/19/09 4/29/13 –8/10/13 1/7/13 –4/20/13 9/4/12 –12/15/12 4/23/12 –8/4/12 1/3/12 –4/14/12 9/6/11 –12/17/11 4/25/11 –8/6/11 1/3/11 –4/16/11 9/7/10 –12/18/10 4/26/10 –8/7/10 1/4/10 –4/17/10 1/7/13 –4/20/13 9/4/12 –12/15/12 w.a.d www.tai.edu 25

ACUPUNCTURE Course of Study Trimester 2 ACU 608 Spirit of the Points: Introduction 0.25 ACU 611 Acupuncture Theory I 2.25 ACU 613 Skills/Physiology 0.50 ACU 618 Partnership with Nature 0.25 ACU 623 Diagnosis and Treatment— Observation 0.50 ACU 626 Mentor Groups 0.25 ACU 630 SOPHIA: Theory I 0.50 ACU 640 Pulse Development I 0.00 ACU 645 Clinical Sciences I 2.50 ACU 650 Point Location I 1.25 ACU 655 Whole Foods Nutrition 3.00 Pulse Reading Skills2 0.00 Subtotal 11.25

Level II Trimester 3 ACU 606 T’ai Chi 0.25 ACU 609 Spirit of the Points 0.50 ACU 616 Diagnostic Interaction I 0.75 ACU 618 Partnership with Nature 0.25 Level I ACU 620 Traditional Diagnosis: Patient Examination 1.75 ACU 621 Traditional Diagnosis: Physical Diagnosis 0.25 Trimester 1 Semester Credits1 ACU 623 Diagnosis and Treatment—Observation 0.50 ACU 501 SOPHIA: Intensive/Skills 4.25 ACU 624 Interpersonal Skills/Rapport 0.75 ACU 502 Clinical Observation 0.50 ACU 626 Mentor Groups 0.25 ACU 505 Embodying Qi Gong 0.25 ACU 631 SOPHIA: Theory II 0.50 ACU 506 Touching Energy and Structure I 0.75 ACU 637 Ethics II 0.25 ACU 508 Acupuncture Theory: Elements 3.00 ACU 641 Pulse Development II 0.25 ACU 511 Sensory Skills 0.75 ACU 646 Clinical Sciences II 0.50 ACU 512 Officials Intensive 1.25 ACU 651 Point Location II 1.50 ACU 537 Ethics I 0.25 ACU 656 Medicinal Herbs 3.00 ACU 545 Anatomy and Physiology 3.00 Pulse Reading Skills2 0.00 ACU 550 Basic Point Location 1.00 Independent Study Project3 0.00 ACU 626 Mentor Groups 0.25 Subtotal 11.25 Pulse Reading Skills2 0.00 Subtotal 15.25

26 Tai Sophia Institute ACU 609 Trimester 6 Level III ACU 602 Trimester 5 ACU 601 Trimester 4 Subtotal Subtotal ACU 647 ACU 721 ACU 720 ACU 615 ACU 607 ACU 605 ACU 648 ACU 723 ACU 626 ACU 609 ACU 609 ACU 652 ACU 659 ACU 612 ACU 623 ACU 657 ACU 701 ACU 614 ACU 625 ACU 718 ACU 615 ACU 711 ACU 626 ACU 717 ACU 618 ACU 633 ACU 718 ACU 619 ACU 636 ACU 622 ACU 638 ACU 626 ACU 653 ACU 628 ACU 658 ACU 635 ACU 715 ACU 642 ACU 718 ACU 644 Spirit ofthePointsSpirit Introduction to Treatment Planning Needle Ceremony Clinical SciencesIII CoreGroups Supervised Supervised Diagnosisand Supervised Treatment Pulse ReadingSkills Pulse ReadingSkills Classical ChineseMedicalLiterature Fall Symposium(Trimester 3or4) Clean Needle Technique Pathogens Bloodborne Training Treatment PlanningandCasePresentation Mentor Groups ofthePointsSpirit Spirit ofthePointsSpirit Point LocationIII Research Medicine Acupuncture andComplementary Zang Fu Diagnosis and Treatment—Observation New Science, New Thinking Clinical Transition: Retreat and ClassicalLiterature Introduction toChineseLanguage Small GroupObservation—Treatment Lab Supervised Supervised Treatment Introduction toCommunity Health/ Classical ChineseMedicalLiterature Acupuncture II Theory Mentor Groups Engaging theEmotions withNature Partnership Academic BookDiscussion(Su Wen: Chapter2) Supervised Supervised Treatment Introduction toCommunity Health/ History ofChineseMedicineandPhilosophy History toClinic Pre-Orientation Being Practitioner I Being Practitioner Ethics III Mentor Groups Point LocationIV Diagnostic Interaction II Diagnostic Interaction Pathophysiology Community Health Introduction to Addiction and Building andMaintainingaSuccessfulPractice Pulse Development III Supervised Supervised Treatment Introduction toCommunity Health/ Presentations Independent StudyProject 3

2 2

4 4 4

12.25 15.50 0.00 0.00 0.75 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.25 2.75 1.50 1.00 1.25 0.75 0.50 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50 1.25 3.00 1.75 0.50 3.00 1.00 0.75 1.25 1.25 1.50 0.25 0.75 0.00 0.75 1.00 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.25 1.50 0.50 3.00 0.75 0.50 0.00 ACU 607 Trimester 7 ACU 615 Trimester 9 ACU 626 Trimester 8 ACU 721 ACU 721 ACU 721 ACU 609 ACU 716 ACU 706 ACU 723 ACU 725 ACU 722 ACU 727 ACU 615 ACU 720 ACU 712 ACU 730 ACU 728 ACU 724 ACU 730 ACU 626 ACU 714 ACU 736 ACU 729 ACU 730 ACU 735 ACU 648 ACU 720 ACU 737 ACU 730 ACU 736 ACU 736 ACU 713 ACU 746 ACU 734 ACU 747 ACU 745 ACU 718 ACU 751 ACU 736 ACU 752 ACU 750 ACU 720 Subtotal ACU 738 Subtotal Subtotal ACU 748 ACU Subtotal Fall Symposium(Trimester 6or7) Classical ChineseMedicalLiterature Mentor Groups CoreGroups Supervised CoreGroups Supervised CoreGroups Supervised Spirit ofthePointsSpirit Advanced Diagnosisand Treatment PlanningIII Touching II andStructure Energy Treatment PlanningandCasePresentation Pathways II Deep andSecondary II Being Practitioner Insurance I Insurance Classical ChineseMedicalLiterature Supervised Diagnosisand Supervised Treatment ofDisharmony Patterns SOPHIA: RedefiningHealth Insurance II Insurance Pathways I Deep andSecondary SOPHIA: RedefiningHealth Mentor Groups Advanced Diagnosisand Treatment PlanningII Group Practice The Tao of Taxes SOPHIA: RedefiningHealth Orientation toClinic Orientation Pathogens Bloodborne Training Supervised Diagnosisand Supervised Treatment Ethics IV SOPHIA: RedefiningHealth Group Practice Group Practice Advanced Diagnosisand Treatment PlanningI Clinical Pathology II Research/Communication Professional Project: Clinical Pathology III Clinical Pathology I Supervised Supervised Treatment4 Introduction toCommunity Health/ Advanced Point LocationII Group Practice Advanced Point LocationIII Advanced Point LocationI Supervised Diagnosisand Supervised Treatment Ethics V Clinical Pathology IV Senior SelectionCourse 4 4 4

w.a.d www.tai.edu 10.00 12.25 12.75 1.25 3.75 3.75 0.75 0.25 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.75 0.25 0.50 0.50 0.00 1.25 1.75 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.50 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.75 0.50 3.25 0.50 0.50 9.00 0.50 0.00 1.00 0.50 0.25 1.25 0.50 27

ACUPUNCTURE Graduate Profile

Suzanne Tershak Acupuncture Alumna (‘99)

Trimester 10 ACU 720 Supervised Diagnosis and Treatment4 3.50 (continued unless completed in Trimester 9) ACU 721 Supervised Core Groups 1.00 (continued with ACU 720) Subtotal 4.50

Trimester 11 ACU 720 Supervised Diagnosis and Treatment4 3.50 (continued unless completed in Trimester 10) ACU 721 Supervised Core Groups 1.00 (continued with ACU 720) Subtotal 4.50

Optional Level III Courses Choosing a college major was a challenge for Suzanne ACU 761 E Addiction and Community Health: Tershak. “I was interested in learning about everything Advanced (elective) 0.50 — science, psychology, liberal arts, politics...so I pursued a ACU 762 E NCCAOM Review (elective) 0.00 degree in geography emphasizing environmental concerns.” 5 Then she completed a nursing degree at Johns Hopkins Total semester credits 118.50 6 University, intending to become a midwife. “I figured that Total program hours 2,604.25 this would perfectly blend my strong interest in women’s health issues, my appreciation for what is natural, and my Tai Sophia’s Master of Acupuncture degree program offers students desire for one-on-one interaction with people,” she says. 560 hours of hands-on supervised clinical practice and an additional Around that same time, Suzanne started receiving 150 hours in clinical observation. treatment from a Tai Sophia-trained acupuncturist, and she 1Credit hour conversion: discovered a healing tool that promoted her professional 15 hours (lecture) =1 semester credit; dream as well as balance in her own life. “Almost immedi- 30 hours (lab) =1 semester credit; ately I saw that studying and practicing acupuncture fulfilled 60 hours (independent study) =1 semester credit. my profound curiosities in the human body, the mind and 2 spirit of a person, as well as how we as individuals interact Pulse reading practice is required; however, no semester credit is assigned. with or are influenced by our surroundings,” she says. “What drew me to Tai Sophia was the school’s emphasis 3Students begin working on an Independent Study on personal growth, on embracing ancient traditions of Project in Trimester 3; semester credits are granted after Chinese Medicine and making them applicable to the the project is completed and presented in Trimester 4 world today…to consider the elders who have come be- (ACU 644). fore and the children who will come after us. I recognized 4Semester credits granted for clinical requirements this expanded perspective as essential for the evolution completed in the ACU 718 series and the ACU 720 series of our species, and for dealing with the ecological crisis as are listed with estimates per trimester based on minimum well as personal healthcare concerns.” requirements. Since students complete their clinical Suzanne is grateful that Tai Sophia provided skills to work in a partially self-scheduled manner, exact credits per trimester may vary. A total of 2.00 semester credits enjoy a fulfilling professional path. She now serves as is granted for successful completion of the ACU 718 Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Team Leader for series, and a total of 16.75 semester credits is granted an integrative health and wellness center in Cambridge, for successful completion of the ACU 720 series. Massachusetts. “Blending Eastern traditions with Western 5 science is the direction I believe medicine and healthcare Does not include credit for elective courses. must go. I plan to continue pursuing this integration in my 6Does not include hours for elective courses. own work and studies,” she says. “I love learning, and I love what I do. I will never retire and never be bored. In large part, I have the Tai Sophia Institute to thank for this.”

28 Tai Sophia Institute The contentinLevel Iincludes thefollowing majortopics: outside studyandpractice. for hours 18 to 13 allowweek, should per and hours 18 proximately the up power awareness.and of sensory open observation Students are to in class ap designed coursework by followed is intensive The Chinese philosophy lifein everyday as a forpreparation its specific ap familiar (ACUmore 501). become program Students the for groundwork cal the of experience chi and basic laws of nature and lays the philosophi introduces which intensive, (SOPHIA) Action in Healing and losophy Level I consists of Trimesters 1 and 2, and begins with a School of Phi Level I Curriculum plication inacupuncture. • • • Learning basicskillsofpointlocationand touch • Learning diagnosticskills:• Learning color, sound, odor, emotion, pulse- tousesenses:• Learning tosee, tohear, tofeel, tosmell, toask • Introductiontothetwelve officials • Introductiontoclassicaltexts • Conceptsofhealth/illhealth • ShengandK’ocycles • Laws ofmother/child, • Five elementcycleandtheseasons awareness moves ofhow • Buildingrapport, energy inourselves • Chi Yin/Yang Tao taking and inothers with language and

midday/midnight, sensory awareness. andhusband/wife

They begin to practice - - - - requirements that need to be updated regularly, the update must be must regularly,update updated the be to need that requirements be vaccinated for hepatitis B or specifically decline to do so. For health resuscitation (CPR).diopulmonary certification Each student also must tests PPD for current remain must they example, For requirements. lated health-re with Levels,comply must program students all Throughout pointsinLevels I,tions atvarious II, andIII. examina practical and written take also Students come. to years for personal notebook that becomes a textbook to be used as a reference the classroom by practicing pulse-reading each week, and by creating a in presented material the on expand and develop Additionally,they (ACU502).I Level in patients of observation clinical begin also They 505).(ACUmovements gong qi of practice regular maintain to aged other each on students by practiced are skills diagnosis physical and cation program,lo the point throughout continuing and I Level in Beginning in Level II. trimester each of conclusion the at held are examinations subject and week, each pulses of number specified the read to continue Students approximately eighttotensessionspertrimester. not attend regular classes; most students complete this requirement in hours Sites.Clinic CommunityThese off-campus the at practice supervised active, in trimester per hours 15 of minimum a spends student each Trimester(ACU4 of 718). duration the Over 7,through Trimesters4 II Level in work clinical throughout supervised begin and ACUalso 623);(ACU622 they practice clinical observe to continue Students ing ofthefive elements(ACU 644). quality and substance — that demonstrates an embodied understand of work a — project major a in on 4 work and includes Trimesters3 study Outside practice. and study outside for hours 18 least at allow should and week per hours approximately18 classes attend Students and skillsdevelopment. planning,theory, treatment diagnosis,on focuses coursework II Level the and 5, and 4,3, of Trimesters consists II Level progress. student evaluate to held meeting consensus faculty a at faculty the by II Level into accepted formally be must student each I, Level of end the At Level II ment detailsareincludedintheStudentHandbook. (seasonally). Require year per times five least at treatment receiving under office.registrar’s addition, the In to be submitted must tation students expiration,documen of and month the within or to prior completed (tuberculosis in are the a generally regular classroom care screening), self-scheduled setting. of an

Students

acupuncture bloodborne by students are practitioner, introduced pathogen at times w.a.d www.tai.edu training,

to understood when and

and they encour car 29 do as ------

ACUPUNCTURE Level III Students are formally admitted to Level III upon completion of all re- Graduate Profile quirements of Levels I and II, including a skills practicum and passing a comprehensive examination. They must have passed all courses with no outstanding incomplete classes, and have completed all pulse-taking Lincoln Tran requirements. Acupuncture Alumnus (‘05) Level III consists of Trimesters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11,1 and begins with a retreat off campus (ACU 701). The retreat serves as a bridge between the academic work of Level II and the clinical experience of Level III. During the retreat, students reflect on their clinical transition and build community with peers who will practice with them in the Faculty Su- pervised Student Clinic. Students continue to attend regular classes during Trimesters 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Level III; however, the course load and the schedule shift to allow more emphasis on clinical practice. Approximately nine hours are spent weekly in regular classes (two mornings); students should allow at least nine supplementary hours for outside study and practice related to their regular coursework. Outside study includes the design and implementation of a project of service that supports the current development of the profession on a community, local, or national level Lincoln Tran was headed to medical school in Germany after (ACU 734). (Regular classes conclude after Trimester 9, and students finishing his undergraduate degree in biology at the University focus on completion of their clinical requirements.) of Maryland. “Then I realized that the western medical profes- Throughout Level III, students spend approximately nine additional sion wasn’t right for me. I wanted more control of my time hours weekly in fulfillment of their clinical requirements. Level III is and my life—yet I wanted to work in a healing profession. I largely a period of supervised diagnosis and treatment of the student’s wanted to help people be well and happy.” Lincoln began to own patients (ACU 720), as well as patients in community-based health consider alternatives. clinics (ACU 718, begun in Level II). (Weekly hours vary depending on “My acupuncturist was a great inspiration for my choice of the pace of the individual student. However, minimum requirements acupuncture as a career. She showed me that I didn’t have to for clinical hours must be fulfilled each trimester in order for the stu- go to medical school to make people better, and that I could dent to advance to the next trimester. About nine clinical hours per be in control of my practice and free time.” Recalling that she week sets the pace for a student to complete the program at the end was a graduate of Tai Sophia, Lincoln went to the Institute’s of Trimester 9.1) website and submitted an application from Germany. Three weeks later he was enrolled. Although students complete their clinical work in a partially self-sched- “The Master of Acupuncture program at Tai Sophia has uled manner, each student is assigned to a core supervisory group been a profoundly rewarding experience for me. The teach- that meets at the same time each week throughout Level III. Thus, ings of this institute have deeply influenced the way that I each Level III student has one half-day (about five hours) of weekly think and act. I have learned that this medicine is not just a clinical work in which the time slot is predetermined. The Supervised career choice but also an exciting and extremely rewarding Core Groups (ACU 721) serve as a clinical learning base for student lifestyle. Through this program, I am proud to say that I have practitioners, and focus on drawing out the full implications of clinical matured into a much fuller human being. learning in order to apply it to present and future situations. “Thinking back through the program, I can say that my Over the course of Level III, each student must generate a minimum experience has been overwhelmingly positive. I cannot think of 10 patients and complete, under supervision, a minimum of 250 of anywhere else I can get this caliber of learning. The richest treatments (ACU 720). In addition, each student performs at least experience in the program came for me in the clinical phase. 180 treatments on patients provided through Community Clinic Sites Treating patients in the student clinic was finally where I could (ACU 718, begun in Level II). Throughout the program, students spend practice all that I had been learning since I started school. at least 560 total hours in hands-on supervised clinical practice and an After all the hours of studying and the steps it took to get to additional 150 hours in clinical observation. clinic, nothing is more rewarding than to have patients hug me in thanks for helping them with their health concerns. That is As part of the clinical learning outcomes that support practice-build- the reason I continue to be equal parts grateful and ecstatic ing and practice-management skills, a portion of the clinic fees paid by to be in this profession. patients to students for examinations and treatments are paid back to “I’ve always been very impressed with the Tai Sophia com- the Institute by the students, and are used to subsidize clinical over- munity. I enjoy being amongst like-minded individuals and have head and supervision. begun many life-long friendships here. Everyone is so sup- 1 portive, and I always get an upbeat vibe from the folks that I Students may graduate once all coursework, clinical, and other requirements have been fulfilled. Thus, some students may finish the program at the end of meet here. I hope that you will give yourself the opportunity Trimester 9. Most students progress at a more moderate pace, however, and to take part in this deep and transformative experience.” continue their clinical work through Trimester 11.

30 Tai Sophia Institute ness andhealth. sophical Officials fromaclassicalperspective. elements, the five introducing the and of gifts concentrating 501),(ACU Intensive SOPHIA the in duced intro knowledge the deepens course This 3.00 SemesterCredits Acupuncture Theory: Elements ACU 508 more meaningful, chi/energy making thus body, the in their movement develop its and (chi) energy of awareness to perception sensory use students course, experiential two-day this In 0.75 SemesterCredits Touching andStructure Energy I ACU 506 that ancient breathing and exerciseTaoist of form an gong, qi of movements basic to students introduces course experiential weekly This 0.25 SemesterCredits Embodying QiGong ACU 505 present patientstotheclass. who graduates and practitioners observing by chi of observation the in competence ing gain begin to opportunity havethe Students 0.50 SemesterCredits Clinical Observation ACU 502 awareness andrapport-building. sensory in exercises practical through developed are ter the intensive, skills additional interpersonal theory.Af and language,skills, life nature, of rhythms the chi, of experience the includes gins with a intensive that introduces the philo Based 4.25 SemesterCredits (SOPHIA): Intensive/Skills in Action Healing and Philosophy of School ACU 501 Course Descriptions has on the underpinnings the tangible, potential cycles on

fundamental andcomprehensible. of to nature, of contribute the

this laws Institute course and to well

and be the ------emotional, troduction ridians cation. ofprofessional ethics. dance withprinciples work the basic anatomybasic the lo point of skills and work Students 1.00 SemesterCredits Basic Point Location ACU 550 on theskeletal and muscular systems. emphasis an with covered, are function and systems organ the of survey a provides course This 3.00 SemesterCredits Anatomy &Physiology ACU 545 ics and help to create a desire to live in accor will as serve a foundation for professional eth that decision-making ethical and ethics in ing sequence. It provides an ground introductory Ethics I is the sessionfirst in a course five-part 0.25 SemesterCredits Ethics I ACU 537 twelve officials. in in-depth three-day, a receive Students 1.25 SemesterCredits Officials Intensive ACU 512 and emotion. odor, sound, color, observing of tools Students 0.75 SemesterCredits Skills Sensory ACU 511 of theprogram. classes on the

Students and continue anterior of learn are

and to the the the introduced

spiritual through most human begin arm through functions commonly and learning manifestations body. lecture the leg. to and

clinical Both the Point the and the used diagnostic basic structure practical location physical, portion of points me the

------

around is on presentations nity alsoattend. ning apply will course this in Students treatments. tive effec into phenomena perceived transforms she or he as skills planning treatment and ing think critical develop to begins student The 2.75 SemesterCredits Introduction to Treatment Planning ACU 602 learning. their of phase next the into transition their and healing to commitment their recognizing ceremony a in — art healing their of tool jor ma a — needle first their receive Students 0.25 SemesterCredits Needle Ceremony ACU 601 work. Faculty, alumni, and the wider commu wider Faculty,work.the alumni,and two-day healing. to TaiSophia’s related biosciences in In 1.50 SemesterCredits (total) Fall Symposium ACU 607series ness. to vides an embodied experience of its potential students to basic t’ai chi movements and pro introduces course experiential weekly, This 0.25 SemesterCredits T’ai Chi ACU 606 utilizing cleanneedletechnique. practice supervised provides and technique, theory This 0.50 SemesterCredits Clean Needle Technique ACU 605 in ACU 625. conducted this reduce a principles Friday course learned series and the symposium, stress and world basic of by on diagnostic teaches and

two Saturday and current a elements number who practices

increase courses, which clinical science and are in w.a.d www.tai.edu of is the

of health engaged treatment students to held scientists students Fall clean and their each trimester, and research patient needle attend in plan from well year this the 31 ------

ACUPUNCTURE ACU 608 ACU 616 ACU 623 series Spirit of the Points: Introduction Diagnostic Interaction I Diagnosis and Treatment— 0.25 Semester Credits 0.75 Semester Credits Observation This course helps students to begin cultivating Students experience the energetics of the five 1.50 Semester Credits (total) the practice of transforming perceived phe- elements through self-observation and inter- In this three-course series, students observe nomena into acupuncture points that could personal exercises. patients presented by a clinical-level student. be used for treatment. Diagnosis is done in a large group setting. Em- ACU 618 series phasis is on issues that arise in the diagnostic ACU 609 series Partnership with Nature and treatment processes. Spirit of the Points 0.50 Semester Credits (total) 2.50 Semester Credits (total) Each part of this three-course series provides ACU 624 This series of five courses builds on the mate- a guided outdoor experience that offers an Interpersonal Skills/Rapport rial presented in ACU 608 and provides an in- opportunity for students to increase their 0.75 Semester Credits depth look at the point names, the meridians, embodied knowledge and awareness of the In this two-day intensive, students learn spe- their classical origin, use in treatment, and their energetics of the season as experienced di- cific skills that encourage developing and relevance to enriching the healing process. rectly in nature. maintaining rapport between patient and practitioner, an essential ingredient in the ACU 611 ACU 619 healing relationship. Acupuncture Theory I History of Chinese Medicine 2.25 Semester Credits and Philosophy ACU 625 A continuation of five-element acupuncture 1.00 Semester Credits Small Group Observation — theory from ACU 508, this course provides This course provides a discussion of the de- Treatment Lab students with further theoretical material in velopment of Chinese medicine and its an- 1.25 Semester Credits the areas of acupuncture concepts, diagnosis, cient texts within the context of China’s dy- In small groups, students treat a patient to- and treatment — material critical for safe and nastic history. gether under the supervision of a faculty effective practice. member. Time is set aside for discussing issues ACU 620 of diagnosis, treatment, and patient manage- ACU 612 Traditional Diagnosis: Patient ment, and for practicing practical skills, e.g., Zang Fu Examination needling and rolling moxa. 1.75 Semester Credits 1.75 Semester Credits This class introduces Zang Fu theory and ex- This class is devoted to developing the four ACU 626 series plains the functioning of physiology, mind, and inspections: to see, to hear, to ask, and to feel. Mentor Groups spirit from an eight-principle Chinese medical Students conduct traditional diagnoses out- 2.00 Semester Credits (total) perspective. side of class. Class time is devoted to devel- Mentor groups are an eight-course series. This oping these skills, as well as sharing work with is a time for students of all levels to learn to- ACU 613 each other. gether and teach each other. This experience Skills/Physiology facilitates the “transmission of intergenera- 0.50 Semester Credits ACU 621 tional learning,” a unique aspect of the learn- This skills class provides the opportunity to Traditional Diagnosis: Physical ing that takes place at Tai Sophia. further develop the diagnostic skills of color, Diagnosis sound, odor, and emotion through practical 0.25 Semester Credits ACU 628 exercises and classroom experience. Students learn the basic protocol for per- Diagnostic Interaction II forming a physical examination. In addition to 0.50 Semester Credits ACU 614 learning how to perform a structural evalua- Students observe a patient presented by a Introduction to Chinese Language and tion, students learn to take blood pressure. faculty member and are given an opportunity Classical Literature to interact with the patient. Discussion with 1.00 Semester Credits ACU 622 an emphasis on elemental and energetic di- Students develop the ability to use Chinese Being Practioner I agnosis follows. language resources, and to discuss the mean- 0.25 Semester Credits ing of terms and ideas of Chinese medicine This course provides the opportunity for stu- ACU 630 through the ideograms. dents to observe patients (presented either SOPHIA: Theory I by students or graduates), thus enhancing the 0.50 Semester Credits ACU 615 series students’ ability to perceive energetic phe- This course is a continuation of ACU 501. Classical Chinese Medical nomena in support of diagnosis and treat- Literature ment planning. 5.00 Semester Credits (total) In this four-course series, distinguished guest lecturers elucidate the classics of Chinese medicine.

32 Tai Sophia Institute the sions focusing on the development of pulse- of development the on focusing sions This is the first class in a series of periodic ses 0.00 SemesterCredits Pulse Development I ACU 640 637. ACU and 537 ACU in begun work course This 0.25 SemesterCredits Ethics III ACU 638 andunderstanding. that enhancelearning exercises in-class including scope, and depth greater in topics ethical covering 537, ACU in begun work the on expands course This 0.25 SemesterCredits Ethics II ACU 637 available spaces. currently the from III Level for sites clinical individual their choose program.They M.Ac. Student Faculty-Supervised Clinic andLevel IIIofthe the of ments require and outcomes, objectives, learning Students 0.00 SemesterCredits Pre-Orientation toClinic ACU 636 Clinic Sites. Community the at training clinical her or his during utilization for protocol five-needle tox Acude (NADA) Association Detoxification client of student the recovery, and inform abuse to the Chinese Medicine viewpoint of substance of knowledge student’s acupuncture II Level The 0.75 SemesterCredits Community Health Introduction to Addiction and ACU 635 relevance totreatment. its learn and text ancient the from chapter Students 0.75 SemesterCredits (Su Wen: Chapter 2) Academic BookDiscussion ACU 633 ACU 630. This is course a continuation of ACU 501 and 0.50 SemesterCredits SOPHIA: II Theory ACU 631 application purpose course interaction engage gain is of a of a this basic considerations, in continuation the an course National understanding in-depth is to of

Acupuncture and reading enhance the to of ethics learn of the the a - - - including ment planning. acy. science the of understanding their expand will pulse,and their refined have will students skills.The reading in ACU 645 and ACU 646. This 1.50 SemesterCredits Clinical SciencesIII ACU 647 in ACU 645. This 0.50 SemesterCredits Clinical SciencesII ACU 646 the Divisionchair.Theory to made be should exemptions for Requests exemption. for eligible be may etc.) nurses, critical in thinking,liter information practice,and group skills developing simultaneously bio Western learn II will student Levelacupuncture the classes, of sequence of asix- trimester trimesters) (three half first this In 2.50 SemesterCredits Clinical SciencesI ACU 645 for (Credits classmates. their of learning the ing enhanc and five elements the of derstanding and Students 0.75 SemesterCredits Presentations Independent StudyProject ACU 644 begunin work ACU 640and ACU 641. continues This the course pulse development 0.00 SemesterCredits Pulse Development III ACU 642 begunin work ACU 640. continues This the course pulse development 0.25 SemesterCredits Pulse Development II ACU 641 time.) study preparation in purpose class

Students this then pulse course course ability presentation of concepts, course present systems create in demonstrating to builds builds with support

distinguish are independent them medical and

on on principles based as of the the wellness to well diagnosis classmates, degrees their what material material on as study and embodied models, is independent participation (physicians, felt and presented presented practices,

with projects on

treat while un the the - - - - -

ect, amount significant a spend will students classes, tion loca point II Level all and this In torso. rior found monly used in the clinic. Emphasis is on points com points locate to ability their refine and broaden students II, Level location span that point courses rigorous four of first this In 1.25 SemesterCredits Point LocationI ACU 650 B policy. incident;exposure Institute’sthe and hepatitis step step-by- cleaning; room special require that circumstances special exposure; prevent or reduce to taken precautions C; universal and modes of transmission for HIV and hepatitis B and epidemiology, symptoms risk; at is who incident; exposure an of definition the covers The training provided in this two-course series 0.50 SemesterCredits (total) Bloodborne Pathogens Training ACU 648series readiness for theclinic. written and practical exams are Comprehensivegiven to verify practice. hands-on tensive ex through points of embodiment and skills of refinement on placed is emphasis course, location point II Level final and fourth this In 1.50 SemesterCredits Point LocationIV ACU 653 comfort. partner’s presence healing convey a to ability their in confidence proj peer-feedback and self-reflective a In emphasized. are body the through pathways the of flow the as well as points torso rior ante and upper Face skills. their refine and broaden to continue students II, Level span In 1.25 SemesterCredits Point LocationIII ACU 652 areemphasized. torso the posterior found skills. location point their refine and en Points that span Level II, students continue to broad In 1.50 SemesterCredits Point LocationII ACU 651 memorization. this this

students instructions third on second on of through the the time of deepen four yang of posterior outside on four touch point pathways how their point location class and arm to w.a.d www.tai.edu awareness location follow tending in of and practice courses the the up courses to leg of on ante their that and and and 33 an ------

ACUPUNCTURE ACU 655 ACU 659 utilizes patient presentations (clinical observa- Whole Foods Nutrition Acupuncture and Complementary tion), case studies, practical demonstrations, 3.00 Semester Credits Medicine Research and videos. Food plays a crucial role in our lives as a vital 3.00 Semester Credits source of nutrients, a daily ritual, and a healing This course will introduce the student to cur- ACU 714 medicine. In this course, students will explore rent research in the field and engage the stu- Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment the principles and concepts of human nutri- dent in his or her own research into a topic Planning II tion, tasting and experiencing along the way. or topics of interest. 0.25 Semester Credits The food groups will be explored in depth This course builds on the work in ACU 713. in addition to the patterns students have de- ACU 701 veloped with food in their own lives, with the Clinical Transition: Retreat ACU 715 goal of learning to eat wisely, responsibly, and 0.75 Semester Credits Building and Maintaining a diversely. This retreat offers students an opportunity to Successful Practice reflect on the transition from the -more di 0.50 Semester Credits ACU 656 dactic phase of the curriculum to the clinical In this course, student practitioners are guid- Medicinal Herbs portion of the program. The several days with ed as they begin to establish their practices 3.00 Semester Credits students and faculty include both structured in the student clinic. The course illustrates the This course offers an introduction and over- exercises and free time for personal reflec- steps practitioners must take in order to plan, view of herbal medicine and the natural prod- tion, building community and play. establish, manage, and promote their private ucts industry. Students will explore different practices after graduation. Student practi- traditional models of herbal medicine and ACU 706 tioners also are coached regarding how to learn to communicate about herb and drug Touching Energy and Structure II communicate who they are as acupunctur- interactions and issues of the natural prod- 0.75 Semester Credits ists and what they offer in their acupuncture ucts industry. Students will also be exposed This second two-day experiential course practices. to herbal therapeutics in three key areas of builds on energy concepts presented in Part I clinical practice: weight management, stress and deepens the student’s proficiency in con- ACU 716 management, detoxification and digestion. By scious touch as part of an effective practitio- Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment exploring the interdependence of humans ner-patient relationship. Additionally, students Planning III and plants, students will come to a greater will learn ways to augment their diagnostic 0.50 Semester Credits awareness of natural rhythms and cycles in skills in relation to traditional diagnosis and This course builds on the work in ACU 713 the body and environment. how to evaluate another in terms of energy and ACU 714. movement within structure. ACU 657 ACU 717 New Science; New Thinking ACU 711 Engaging the Emotions 3.00 Semester Credits Acupuncture Theory II 0.75 Semester Credits The implications of the new currents in sci- 1.50 Semester Credits In this three-day, experiential workshop, stu- ence pose special challenges for research This course provides a review of theory pre- dents deepen their development of an es- in this transitional time. This course offers a sented in Level I and Level II and introduces sential treatment-room tool — the ability to new look at developments that are redefining additional theoretical material with an empha- recognize the energy of the five emotions. notions of science and research in the 21st sis on less commonly used techniques. century. A wider, non-reductionist view of sci- ACU 718 series ence makes it possible to honor several ways ACU 712 Introduction to Community of knowing and to begin to build a framework Patterns of Disharmony Health/Supervised Treatment large enough to allow science, art, and spiritu- 1.75 Semester Credits 2.00 Semester Credits (total) ality to peacefully co-exist. Building on Zang Fu theory (ACU 612), this Following course ACU 635, students spend course explores the fundamental body sub- a minimum of 60 hours at the off-campus stances of Chinese Medicine and gives stu- Community Clinic Sites where they gain ex- ACU 658 dents a working knowledge of diagnosis and perience in using acupuncture and life-skills Pathophysiology treatment using the Patterns of Disharmony treatment models for detoxification. Credits 3.00 Semester Credits model. are granted at the end of each trimester over This course will explore the functional chang- the span of this clinical series. (Although most es in the human body that accompany par- ACU 713 students use four trimesters to complete all ticular syndromes or diseases. Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment of their ACU 718 requirements, individual Planning I students may complete their requirements in 0.50 Semester Credits less time. Students must meet minimum treat- Led by a team of senior faculty, students in- ment requirements each trimester, and they crease their diagnostic and treatment planning must complete the series within four trimes- skills. Combined with ACU 714 and ACU 716, ters.) Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Planning coursework spans the entire clinical level and 34 Tai Sophia Institute patients treatmentgoals. range and students. puncture tem. sys collateral the and points, five-shu the of channels, use twelvethe pathwaysof primary the six-jiao, the six stages of disease, the deep luo,jing the acupoints,of functions alternative acu level senior the introduces class This 0.25 SemesterCredits PathwaysDeep andSecondary I ACU 724 III in 623.ACULevel begun observation clinical This 0.50 SemesterCredits (total) Treatment PlanningandCasePresentation ACU 723series in arise that issues at looking observation, and A 0.50 SemesterCredits Being PractitionerII ACU 722 requirements. clinical 720 ACU their completing are they time the throughout Groups Core pervised in students the of needs the and supervisor the of creativity and style the by determined is develop into students as arise that issues ment is III, Level throughout held class, weekly This 6.00 SemesterCredits (total) Core GroupsSupervised ACU 721series clinicalrequirements.) ACU 720supervised all fulfill to trimesters six take to students for a in completed be can which coursework, 720 ACUthe of span the over trimester each of of acupuncture. Credits are granted at the end practitioners independent and safe,effective, to become the Students skills learn necessary faculty.clinical of supervision close the under Students 16.75 SemesterCredits (total) Diagnosisand Supervised Treatment ACU 720series and focuses

minimum students led patient the diagnosis, two-course plan practitioners. by class. or on student treatments perform the is assist present

of Students patient presented patient faculty four series another

The to treatments patients, trimesters. management management, the with core continue is content in a general student class continuation input group

discuss

(It on for to for from concepts practitioner is

leader attend and their each discussion and diagnosis, common faculty of treat long- class own and the Su of - - - -

medical acupuncture. and theuseofelectrical deep cases. ent is client the ity ture ians ture This course introduces the Level III acupunc III Level the introduces course This 0.00 SemesterCredits Insurance I ACU 727 merid extraordinary eight lar,and divergent, acupunc level senior the for therein blocks and invasions with associated symptoms and This 0.50 SemesterCredits PathwaysDeep andSecondary II ACU 725 introduced regarding preparation, information, are student. student class

and insurance discussed, record secondary continues

client In to to

particular, processing, statements. his/her and maintenance, insurance

as health the proper pathways, well role

introduction insurance, the as

terminology,

and The handling and

auriculotherapy tendinomuscu release

submission and student responsibil

the including of to

of client signs legal also the cli of ------course ticipation their taught distinctions the of deepening and review a provides series discussion four-course This 0.00 SemesterCredits (total) SOPHIA: RedefiningHealth ACU 730series requirements. tax meeting of purpose forthe and purposes records financial the responsibly maintaining of cess This 0.25 SemesterCredits The Tao of Taxes ACU 729 claim forms, HIPAA andclarifies regulations. insurance medical processing in skills velops de involved, responsibilities the of students the informs each.It with associated vantages company,ance disad and advantages the and This 0.25 SemesterCredits Insurance II ACU 728 to healthcare professionals. students course course own in touches of the and practices, their introduces who earlier introduces non-participation on practice, will

SOPHIA issues and soon students the

interface both that w.a.d www.tai.edu graduate, courses. student for are with to with their pertinent the an

The

to create other insur own pro par dis 35 ------

ACUPUNCTURE ACU 734 ACU 745 ACU 752 Professional Project: Research/ Clinical Pathology I Advanced Point Location III Communication 0.50 Semester Credits 1.00 Semester Credits 3.25 Semester Credits The four-part Clinical Pathology coursework This course is a continuation of ACU 750 and Students design and implement a project of series continues the work begun in ACU ACU 751. service that supports the current develop- 645, ACU 646, and ACU 647. The purpose of ment of the profession on a community, local, this series of lectures is to orient acupunc- ACU 761 E or national level. Projects begin in Level II and ture students to the principles and practice Addiction and Community Health: are completed in Level III. of Western medicine, and to familiarize them Advanced (Elective) with Western medical terminology. Its pri- 0.50 Semester Credits ACU 735 mary aim is to improve their ability to recog- This elective course — designed for the Level Orientation to Clinic nize symptoms that are of critical significance III acupuncture student who has completed 0.50 Semester Credits — ‘red flags’ — and anticipate impending the Introduction to Community Health/Su- This course prepares students to participate medical problems requiring further medical pervised Treatment (ACU 718 series) require- in the Faculty Supervised Student Clinic, famil- investigation. Students with medical degrees ments — provides the student with additional iarizing them with clinic objectives, outcomes, (physicians, nurses, etc.) may be eligible for information so that he or she can apply to requirements, stages of learning, policies and exemption. Requests for exemptions should the National Acupuncture Detoxification As- procedures. The course also explores issues be made to the Theory Division chair. sociation (NADA) to receive an Acupuncture of patient confidentiality, HIPAA, legal policies, Detoxification Specialist (ADS) certificate. and patient management, as well as how to ACU 746 generate their own practices. Clinical Pathology II ACU 762 E 1.75 Semester Credits NCCAOM Review (Elective) ACU 736 series Please see the description of ACU 745 for 0.00 Semester Credits Group Practice an overview of the Clinical Pathology course- This elective course is designed to prepare 0.00 Semester Credits (total) work. students who plan to sit for the NCCAOM This four-course series provides guidance on national certification exam modules in the moving smoothly through the clinical portion ACU 747 foundations of Oriental medicine, acupunc- of the program, with emphasis on practical Clinical Pathology III ture, point location, and biomedicine. The details. It provides an opportunity to raise 0.50 Semester Credits course provides a structured study experi- concerns about clinic and explore solutions Please see the description of ACU 745 for ence for students. to those concerns. an overview of the Clinical Pathology coursework. ACU 810 ACU 737 Senior Selection Ethics IV ACU 748 0.50 Semester Credits 0.25 Semester Credits Clinical Pathology IV In keeping with the Institute’s philosophy of This course is a continuation of the ethics 1.25 Semester Credits encouraging students to develop their own coursework begun in ACU 537, ACU 637, Please see the description of ACU 745 for unique styles of practice in acupuncture, each and ACU 638. an overview of the Clinical Pathology course- student will choose (and complete) at least work. one Senior Selection course from a number ACU 738 of advanced courses offered to students in Ethics V ACU 750 their ninth trimester. This required elective will 0.25 Semester Credits Advanced Point Location I allow each student to explore more deeply This course is a continuation of the ethics 0.50 Semester Credits an area of acupuncture that is of particular coursework begun in ACU 537, ACU 637, This course is one of three advanced point lo- interest. Examples of course topics presented ACU 638, and ACU 737. cation courses given in the student’s first year for Senior Selection include advanced work in of clinic. The series of Level III courses builds five element traditions and perspectives, spe- on the solid foundation of Level II. By the end cific treatment situations and considerations, of this advanced series, which emphasizes im- and advanced treatment techniques and ap- portant anatomical landmarks in areas of the plications. body, students will have the knowledge and skills to locate all points on the twelve main and eight extraordinary meridians as well as to continue to refine their knowledge and skills as independent learners.

ACU 751 Advanced Point Location II 0.50 Semester Credits This course is a continuation of ACU 750.

36 Tai Sophia Institute Mills. Tatyana ischairofthe Touching division. andStructure Energy vate at practice the Greenspring Valley Healing Center in Owings Arts she acupuncture incorporated into her work. She currently holds a pri neurology,in specializing physician a Russia,as where,in years several the Ukraine, and has practiced acupuncture for over 15 years, including in Institute Medical Kiev M.D.the her from received neurology She in has beenateacherintheInstitute’s since1998.Acupuncture program the Institute,Traditionalof Acupuncture graduate TatyanaMaltseva A Tatyana Maltseva, M.Ac. Division Chairs Society from1992to1996. Acupuncture Maryland the of board the on served Jeff courses. tiple since 1992, he currently as serves a clinical and supervisor teaches mul of member Taimedicine.faculty herbal A Sophia Chinese in program two-year a completed he 1996 In College. Boulder from psychology and in 1988 completed work forcourse the master’s degree in holistic also earned his B.A. in English from the in University of 1985,Maryland Sophia. of A the graduate Traditional Acupuncture Institute in 1991, he Jeff Jeff Millison, M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) Program Director Faculty Biographies Millison is the director of the Master of Acupuncture program at Tai - - task force from 2004-2005. In addition to his role as chair of the M.Ac. He FAOMRAthe as 2004.the representativeon served also ACAOM doctoral spring in organization the of president became and cies) (Federation became the Maryland Acupuncture Board representative to FAOMRA 2008.2002, In he January until capacity that in 2004,in serving Board to Glendening then-Governor by appointed was he 2001 profession.In and locally worked has he practice,David’s clinical to students.addition In and from 2001 to 2006, when he assumed the role of 1999 full-time dean to of 1995 from clinic faculty-student the in supervisor primary a as 1994-96,and from Center Hope New site Secours Bon at CHI supervisor as served He 1994. since Sophia Tai at member faculty a David has been practicing acupuncture for over 15 years and has been David Paton, M.Ac. L.Ac. spiring work.spiring Deannaisthemotheroftwo daughters, ages19and23. Florida. in same the of differentfacets as treating and in teaching views Deanna Institute Worsley the at taught she 1995, to 1993 From at teaching been Taihas 1999 Sophia.since Crofton,and Maryland,in tional Acupuncture in Tradi of the United Kingdom. College She the holds a private practice from acupuncture in Licentiate Advanced her and Classical Acupuncture the of from Institute Worsleyacupuncture in Licentiate her received She Division. Foundations Clinical the for In clinical practice since 1992, Deanna as currently serves division chair Deanna SlateStennett, L.Ac(U.K. andFL) Sophia. inEllicottCity. practice Shemaintainsaprivate at study Taiof phase students’clinical to practice acupuncture cessful suc a building for passion and experience organizational her brings Marla development. and training and recruiting executive extensive resources. human in role a towards moved and psychology in background her utilitized she shifted, policies Psychology.healthcare Counseling As in sity of Utah, Marla continued her graduate education at Loyola College Univer the from Psychology in degree Science of After Bachelor program.a earning M.Ac the in Division Practices Clinical the for chair division as serves currently Marla Institute, of TaiSophia graduate A Marla RosenthalPeoples, L.Ac., M.Ac. acupuncturepractice.and maintainsaprivate at courses Division,Taiseveral program teaches David Sophia Theory the nationally Maryland

Her of on Acupuncture eight-year Acupuncture regulatory journey & and Board, Oriental licensing in

and the was Medicine corporate issues elected in w.a.d www.tai.edu Regulatory the chairman world acupuncture included Agen of the 37 - - - - -

ACUPUNCTURE Core Faculty was instrumental in developing the Point Location department and David M. Blaiwas, M.A., M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) authored or co-authored many of its teaching and administrative ma- Division chair for the Theory Division of the Master of Acupuncture terials, including the students’ manual and Supporting Mountain: Guide program at Tai Sophia Institute since 2002, David Blaiwas has been a for the Point Location Student. She brings 20 years’ experience in Eastern primary instructor for Institute students over the past ten years. A Indian meditative practices and a commitment to create a supportive graduate of the Traditional Acupuncture Institute, he also holds a cer- environment that accepts and challenges the learner. tificate in Chinese herbology and received an M.A. in English literature from the University of Leeds. For seven years David served as presi- Tyme M. Gigliotti, M.Ac., L.Ac. dent of the Maryland Acupuncture Society. He maintains private clini- A graduate of the Traditional Acupuncture Institute’s class of 1994, cal practices in Takoma Park and Columbia, Maryland. Tyme Gigliotti is a core faculty member and a clinic supervisor in the Acupuncture program. Formerly chair of the program’s Clinical Foun- Wendy Childs, M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) dations Division, he serves as chair of the Maryland State Board of Wendy received her M.Ac. degree from the Traditional Acupuncture Acupuncture. A former board member of the Maryland Acupuncture Institute in 1998. She continued her education with The Academy of Society, and an acupuncture detoxification specialist, he also enjoys his Five Element Acupuncture in Hallandale, Florida, for her Chinese herb role as a teacher at the University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism. certificate. In addition to practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbs in Tyme’s purpose, as an acupuncturist and Sufi master teacher, is em- Baltimore, she has served as a faculty member at Tai Sophia for the past powering students to unveil the gifts and mastery that lie within. five years. Currently one of our core faculty members, Wendy teaches Chinese Medical History and Literature, and Partnership with Nature Kaiya Larson, M.Ac. in the Acupuncture program. Wendy Childs also is a clinic supervisor. A graduate of Tai Sophia Institute’s class of 1997, Kaiya Larson has served the students as a faculty member for over five years. Prior Dianne M. Connelly, Ph.D., M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) to studying acupuncture, she graduated from the School of the Art A practitioner of traditional acupuncture since 1972 and cofounder Institute of Chicago and worked with underprivileged children and and chancellor of the Institute, Dianne Connelly received her master’s nonprofit institutions, teaching them to make videos to air on cable ac- qualification from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (UK) in 1979. cess channels. A core faculty member, Kaiya brings a deep commitment She obtained a Ph.D. in cross-cultural medicine from Union Graduate and passion for teaching to the students as a core group supervisor School in 1975, an M.A. from New York University School of Education and teacher for several courses, including Sensory Skills, Spirit of the in 1970, and her B.A. from Le Moyne College in 1967. Chancellor of Points, and Diagnostic Interaction. Kaiya also practices acupuncture at the Institute and an international lecturer (she lectures regularly in Italy Tai Sophia’s clinic in Laurel, Maryland. and Germany), she is the author of Traditional Acupuncture: The Law of the Five Elements and All Sickness is Home Sickness, and coauthor of Heidi Most, M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) Alive and Awake: Wisdom for Kids. She is the mother of Blaize, Jade, and Heidi Most enjoyed a rewarding 20-year career in urban planning be- Caeli, as well as grandmother to Tamar, Lennox, and Rianna. fore realizing her life-long desire to work with body, mind, and spirit in the healing arts. She received her master’s degree from the Traditional Robert M. Duggan, M.A., M.Ac. (UK), Dipl.Ac. (NCCA) Acupuncture Institute, class of 1999, and now is a core faculty member Robert (Bob) Duggan, president and co-founder of Tai Sophia Institute, in Tai Sophia’s Acupuncture program, currently teaching Point Location has practiced traditional acupuncture since 1972. He holds a master’s courses. Heidi holds a Diplomate in Acupuncture from the National degree in human relations and community studies from New York Uni- Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine versity, as well as a master’s in moral theology from St. Joseph’s Semi- (NCCAOM), and teaches the preparatory course for the NCCAOM nary, and received his master’s certification in acupuncture from the national examination. College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (UK). A national leader in the development of the acupuncture profession and the emerg- Sharon M. Smith, M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) ing healing arts community, he has served as a commissioner of the Sharon (Sherry) Smith holds a Master of Acupuncture degree and Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, a certificate of Chinese herbology from the Traditional Acupuncture on the board of trustees of the Horizon Foundation (a community Institute (Tai Sophia Institute) in Columbia, Maryland, and is recognized wellness foundation in Howard County, Maryland, which, in 2008, hon- as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Commission for the ored him with its annual Leadership Award), and a panelist at meetings Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She served as sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the White House the director of the Faculty Supervised Student Clinic at Tai Sophia In- Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Bob lec- stitute. Presently, she teaches theory and is a clinical supervisor. Sherry tures throughout the United States and abroad, and is author of Com- has pursued further studies extensively with prominent practitioners. mon Sense for the Healing Arts. She trained with J. R. Worsley in Royal Leamington Spa, England, and completed the Clinical Integration course with John and Angela Hicks. Hope Finn Gilbert, M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) She has attended workshops and seminars covering a wide variety of Hope Finn Gilbert is a licensed, nationally certified acupuncturist, cer- topics, such as Gynecological Acupuncture, Pulse Diagnosis, the Ex- tified herbalist, and for 15 years, managing partner of Acupuncture traordinary Meridians, and Total Body Assessment. Sherry is a member Associates of Columbia. She received her M.Ac. degree from the Tra- of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine ditional Acupuncture Institute. A teacher in the Institute’s Acupuncture (AAAOM) and the Maryland Acupuncture Society (MAS); and she has program since 1989, currently a core faculty member and formerly served as the treasurer of MAS. She has a private practice in Columbia, chair of the program’s Touching Energy and Structure Division, she Maryland.

38 Tai Sophia Institute at otherschools. possibilities. assessment oftransfer director or designee will review the and transcript(s) give a preliminary exemptionreview. course a forrequest a with school(s) program The from description(s) the and previous course acupuncture transcript(s) any submit to and admissions graduate of office the contact to is step If a prospective student wishes to apply for exemption,course the first fromwhichstudentsareexempted. for courses will begranted may or skill. The maximum number of credits forexemptions which course exemptions previouslythis knowledgeon acquired based and/ course stipu those to equivalent skills and/or knowledge acquired previously Students who have taken at coursework other institutions and thereby at teaching experi highly with tradition Taioral an on based is Sophia excep sequence.few With prescribed a in offered and required are The Course Exemption Policy Additional Information ter lated ential tions, students of Master be

as throughout classes, Acupuncture granted course with of

courses whom Acupuncture outcomes is the one-third (M.Ac.) course they often of began are program of degree of the the study not Acupuncture the total easily program. is students program. largely credits compared

No attend a program

of Because series reduction the to class Tai of may those much courses Sophia with in apply offered tuition of fellow Mas that the for - - - - completion gram until a ruling is made on his or her course exemption request.exemption course her or his on made is ruling a until gram M.Ac.the applyto formally prospectivemayto The studentwait pro faculty members. of TaiSophia team a with examination oral an for sit Successfully • pointlocationexam. andpractical written a as well as examination, written general a complete Successfully • division chair(s)alsomay requirethatprospective students: exemptions, and director course of program the granting the to Prior tobereviewed. ing onthenumber ofcourses • Pay a non-refundable review fee from ranging $50 to $200, depend es for whichexemption issought. • must: she exemption,or he course for apply formally to point that at cides de student prospective the and positive, is review preliminary the If h Isiue s prvd y h Mrln Hge Euain Com Education Higher Maryland the by approved is Institute The Board of to theMaryland Graduates wishing to practice in may Maryland be licensed by applying information, exam.Medicine more For Oriental for and Commission Acupuncture Most states require successful completion of the National Certification Tai Sophia’s Trainee Program. in practice to continue to wish who Students supervision. faculty under recognition oflegal notification official receives graduate a Until practice. begin proce registration or licensure specific has Maryland, including state, independently. Each practicing begin to au graduates not qualify does tomatically program Acupuncture of Master the of Completion Licensure and Acupuncture Licensure and Laws students. non-transfer as education general of requirements same the Meet • students.• Gothroughthesameapplicationprocessasnon-transfer or shemust: decides student prospective the if ruling, the of outcome the of Regardless mission dures along acupuncture. conforms Submit Maryland with that to to to to the must award formally refer towww.nccaom.org. to of after

Tai Maryland course begin the Sophia be graduating, a program met. Master apply practice, description(s) laws the

There Acupuncture. for of course

and and but

she acceptance Acupuncture may prior the regulations or catalog and be he legal

to a may syllabi being waiting into recognition of degree, continue to regarding the of the licensed, the period school(s) M.Ac. w.a.d www.tai.edu

and course allowing the

must

between practice the program, practice attended, or program enroll you cours only

the 39 he to of in ------

ACUPUNCTURE General Pathology and Pathophysiology — a survey of the nature Governmental laws, regulations, legal opinions, and requirements differ of disease and illness, including microbiology, immunology, from country to country and state to state. The Institute cannot pro- psychopathology, and epidemiology vide assurance that completion of the program will qualify a graduate Nutrition and vitamins. to be registered or accepted under a state law other than Maryland. • CPR. Students who wish to take the California Acupuncture Li- However, the Institute’s Master of Acupuncture program is designed to censing Examination must complete a minimum of eight (8) hours in provide basic, solid competence in traditional acupuncture. first-aid and adult/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other organiza- Maryland Acupuncture Licenses tion with an equivalent course approved by the CA board. Comple- For requirements for licensure in Maryland, contact the tion of this CA requirement also fulfills the requirement for one year’s Maryland Board of Acupuncture: CPR certification during Tai Sophia’s M.Ac. program. Board of Acupuncture • Certificate program in Chinese herbs. Students who wish to take 4201 Patterson Avenue, Room 311 the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination must complete Baltimore, MD 21215 coursework in Chinese herbs. Tai Sophia students must complete the (410) 764-4766 Institute’s certificate program in Chinese herbs. Contact the Office of (800) 530-2481 Graduate Admissions for information on the Chinese herbs program. http://dhmh.state.md.us/bacc • Oriental massage. Students who wish to take the California Acu- puncture Licensing Examination must complete basic training in Ori- State of California ental massage. Students who do not have this experience in their back- The California Acupuncture Board (formerly the California Acupunc- ground can take a 15-hour Oriental Massage course, which is typically ture Examining Committee) approved the Tai Sophia Institute (former- offered through Tai Sophia’s community programs department. ly the Traditional Acupuncture Institute) by unanimous vote on August • Special Law seminar. Tai Sophia students who wish to take the Cali- 27, 1983. The Institute was the first U.S. school outside of California to fornia Acupuncture Licensing Examination are required to take Tai be approved by the Board. Graduates of Tai Sophia who complete the Sophia’s one-hour Special Law Seminar, which provides information course of study required by the California Acupuncture Board may sit regarding regulatory compliance and jurisprudence specifically in the for the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. State of California. • Graduate Trainee program. Tai Sophia students who wish to take As of January 1, 2005, the California Acupuncture Licensing Examina- the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination must complete tion requires students to complete a total of 3,000 hours (2,050 theo- 30 hours of supervised clinical treatment in the Institute’s Graduate retical hours and 950 clinical hours) in the following areas: Trainee program. (Details regarding this program are published in Tai Basic Sciences 350 Sophia’s Clinical Student Handbook.) Oriental Medicine Principles, Theories and Treatment (includes 450 hours in herbs) 1255 If any of the above coursework is to be completed at an institution Clinical Medicine, Patient Assessment and Diagnosis 240 other than Tai Sophia Institute, it must be approved by the director Case Management 90 of the Master of Acupuncture program. Appropriate documenta- Practice Management 45 tion must also be submitted to the office of the registrar before such Public Health 40 coursework can be included in the student’s academic file and official Professional Development 30 transcript. Clinical Practice 950 Further information on California requirements is available in the of- In order to gain eligibility, Tai Sophia students wishing to take the Cali- fice of graduate admissions as well as on the California Acupuncture fornia Acupuncture Licensing Examination must meet specific require- Board’s website, www.acupuncture.ca.gov. Students planning to be- ments above and beyond those necessary for the Institute’s Master of come licensed in California should speak to an admissions counselor Acupuncture program. The following must be completed separately at to discuss their plan of study to meet these requirements. Tai Sophia and/or at other accredited institutions at an additional cost to the student: Requirements of Other States • Basic Sciences. Tai Sophia students who wish to take the California For eligibility to apply for licensure, other states may stipulate additional Acupuncture Licensing Examination must complete 350 hours of basic requirements, such as completion of a course in Chinese herbs or science coursework that includes all of the topics listed below. (Please clinical hours beyond what is required by ACAOM. For information note that California requires specific coursework and additional course about licensure procedures in specific states, consult Acupuncture and hours beyond those required by Tai Sophia.) Oriental Medicine Laws, which is available in Tai Sophia’s Meeting Point Basic Sciences coursework must include: Bookstore or can be ordered through Bookmasters (800-247-6553). General Biology You also may contact the medical or acupuncture regulating agency in Chemistry, including organic and biochemistry; each state. General Physics, including a general survey of biophysics; General psychology, including counseling skills; Anatomy — a survey of microscopic, gross anatomy, and neuroanatomy; Physiology — a survey of basic physiology, including neurophysiology, endrocrinology, and neurochemistry; 40 Tai Sophia Institute students wish presenting at seminars orworkshops.presenting atseminars you will havewith other to peo interact many different opportunities for you prepares it because program our of feature valuable and unique Students StudentClinic? for theFaculty-Supervised How doIfindtheacupuncture patientsthatIneed you• patients — patients ownyour of Yourten least at of treatment • • A rotationatoneormore of theCommunity Clinicsites. hasthreedistinctcomponents: oftheprogram The clinicalportion the Acupuncture program? theclinicalportionWhat are of thecomponentsof moreconsistentlywith whomyou anddeeply. willwork hance your treatment of the ten patients you — generate the patients have who teachers.and en will practitioners as work This supervisors experience extensive of variety a with work and patients of trum other clinical students with provide you with the to partnering opportunity see a broad and spec sites Clinic Community the at Rotations sites? theCommunityClinic What are theoutcomesof boards regulatory state to links graduate and library.Information the of in or office admissions the in found be can books annu these published of ally. are Copies state by laws current the describe that Books able topractice inthatstate? Arethe program. there specialrequirements tobe Icomplete movingI am backtomyhomestateafter less in time. practices their built have who students are However, there years two about takes it typically process, individual highly a is it Although support me? How long willittake tobuildapractice thatwill isnotfreeordiscounted. treatment withastudentpractitioner by in Student the Clinic Faculty-Supervised is the same as the fee charged practical process. treatment the of aspects various supervise who practitioners licensed two least at with interaction as well as — partner a and practitioner your — practitioners student two of experience collective the of efit Level III of the Acupuncture program. In addition, you will in havedoing be will the you what ben experience and observe to opportunity an with you levels.provides many It on experience enriching an is Clinic Student Faculty-Supervised the in student a with treatment Having StudentClinicfreeFaculty-Supervised ordiscounted? I needtogetintoacupuncture treatment. Isthe Commonly Asked Questions ple. acupuncture.com. become Treatments andtheirpatients. withotherstudentpractitioners have generated — in the Faculty-Supervised Clinic. have —inthe Faculty-Supervised generated the

beginning As to for practitioners can

these meet The your aspects not are your also clinical only the responsible patients and people practice be of

public as managing practice portion found in practitioners or become our in to are for other on of professional management. become open your generating our the interested ways, own program website, to

of refer a

the such substantial practice. clinic.

their To healing in

others as www.tai.edu is that acupuncture, designed

attending Thus, own

During end, arts, to source

patients. the you.

the but to health

answer the and You prepare

fee of also they

program, This also at charged income. fairs

in www. often is may is our the no, or a - - - - -

Acupuncture program (January‘06) Reginald Gooden Student Profile communities. ofindividualsand and wellness toawidespectrum ofhealth healingandadeeperunderstanding of bringing provides toolsheneedstofulfillhislife goalofservice, Reginaldsays thatwhathehasgainedat possibilitiesofwell-being.”various especially, hesays, to “expanding awareness aboutthe he seekstoallotapercentageofhistimevolunteering, healing tothewidercommunity,commitment tobring have healingmethods. accesstoalternative ofhis As part in providing don’t treatmenttothosewhotraditionally home area, theColumbia-Baltimoreregion, andspecialize life.”everyday interactions,” hesays. “And thatwisdomalsoappliesto gained much wisdomandinsightintopatient/practitioner withpatients. BobDuggan interacting acupuncturist “I’ve “Bobservation” sessions, wherestudentsobserve all thatIencounterinlife.” Hepointstotheprogram’s a uniqueway, mosteffectively whichallows metoserve in many ways. how I’ve tousemy learned basicsensesin community.healing arts with theschoolanditsoutstandingreputationin whowasfamiliar after speakingwithaqigonginstructor says. “I discovered at theacupunctureprogram Tai Sophia philosophicaltopics,” andEastern arts he martial various ofstudying in studyingacupunctureaftermany years and wasemployed asanaccountant. “I becameinterested hisbachelor’shad earned degreeinbusiness management Before Reginald Gooden beganhisstudiesat Tai Sophia, he “This acupuncture program hasimpactedmy daily“This acupunctureprogram life One ofReginald’s inhis goalsistoestablish apractice

Tai Sophia w.a.d www.tai.edu

ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture Resources The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) is a national membership organization dedicated to pro- (CCAOM), formerly the National Council of Acupuncture Schools moting excellence and integrity in the professional practice of acu- and Colleges (NCASC), was established in 1982. The primary mis- puncture and Oriental medicine, in order to enhance public health and sion of the Council is to advance acupuncture and Oriental medicine well-being. The AAAOM is committed to high ethical and educational by promoting educational excellence within the field. In furtherance standards and to ensuring the safety of the public. As part of its pur- of this mission, the Council supports the development and improve- pose, the AAAOM seeks to advance the professional field of acupunc- ment of educational programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, ture and Oriental medicine and to educate and serve as a resource and develops recommended curricula for degree, diploma, and other to legislators, regulators, and the general public regarding the nature educational programs. It supports and fosters academic freedom and a and scope of the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The diversity of educational approaches within the field. As well, it encour- AAAOM can be reached at PO Box 162340, Sacramento, CA 95816; ages scientific research, innovative teaching methodology, and faculty 916-443-4770. The web address is www.aaaomonline.org. development, and provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to member colleges. The Council also serves as an information resource for member colleges, other colleges and organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public. It encourages ethical business practices among member colleges and works with accreditation, certification, licensing and regulatory agencies to develop appropriate educational Certificate Program standards and requirements. It also promotes increased public access to high quality healthcare provided by well-trained practitioners of in Chinese Herbs acupuncture and Oriental medicine. CCAOM can be reached at 3909 Tai Sophia Institute offers a 660-hour stand-alone post- National Drive, Suite 125, Burtonsville, MD 20866; 301-476-7790. The baccalaureate Chinese herb certificate program that is web address is www.ccaom.org. unique and remarkable for its integration of the five-element and eight-principle Zang/Fu diagnostic and treatment models. The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medi- The course includes a comprehensive didactic component cine (ACAOM) was established in 1982 by the Board of the CCAOM. as well as a clinical rotation. Students learn how to move ACAOM, working under existing guidelines for similar agencies at a seamlessly from intake through pattern discrimination, and national level, acts as an independent body to evaluate schools and formula selections and modifications, while developing a colleges of acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the purpose of es- thorough and integrated picture of each patient. Proposed tablishing and maintaining high standards and ethical business practices. start date for the next intake of the Chinese Herbs Program The Commission is recognized as a specialized accrediting agency by is September 2011. the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. ACAOM can be reached at 7501 Gre- Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for more enway Center Drive, Suite 760, Greenbelt, MD 20770; 301- 313-0855. information on the Certificate Program in Chinese Herbs. The web address is www.acaom.org.

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), the only nationally recognized certification body in the United States for acupuncture, Chinese herbology, Ori- ental medicine, and Asian bodywork therapy, was established in 1982. NCCAOM’s mission is to establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, Asian bodywork therapy, and Oriental medicine for the protec- tion and benefit of the public. The Board of Commissioners consists of nine practitioners who are elected by other diplomats, or are appointed if a vacancy arises mid-year. Additionally, the Board includes two public members, who serve to ensure NCCAOM’s commitment to the public. Over 17,000 diplomates are currently certified through NCCAOM, which is a member of the National Organization for Com- petency Assurance, and which is accredited by the National Commis- sion for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCAOM can be reached at 76 S. Laura Street Suite 1290, Jacksonville, FL 32202; 904-598-1005 (phone); 904-598-5001(fax); [email protected] (email). The web address is www.nccaom.org.

42 Tai Sophia Institute best. In serving, doone’s the selfwell. In governing, rectify to keep one’s word. In speaking, know how treat themwell. In dealingwithpeople, deep well. mind/heart, search the In cultivatingone’s —Lao Tzu Applied HealingArtsProgram S ECTIONFUR w.a.d www.tai.edu 43

APPLIED HEALING ARTS Graduate Profile

Anna Kelly, M.D. Applied Healing Arts Alumna (‘04) About the Program Overview Tai Sophia’s Master of Arts in Applied Healing Arts degree is a transformative program, designed for both established and developing leaders seeking to enhance their skills to create constructive change in their personal lives, in the workplace, and in the larger community of our fellow humans and all of life.

The curriculum focuses on three primary goals. The first goal is the development of a wider worldview with learning rooted in nature and timeless wisdom traditions. The second is the engagement in a deeper work of daily transformative practice — healing habits of mind and heart. The third is the bringing of one’s vision and practice to a specific arena of life where one commits to making a positive difference. We speak about inviting participants to a Wider World, a Deeper Work, “I’d chosen medicine as a career because I wanted to and a Grateful Gift. be in partnership with people, and it wasn’t happening,” says Anna Kelly, M.D., a board certified anesthesiologist. This program is offered in an executive weekend and evening format Looking for new ways to connect with her patients, Anna to accommodate the working professional. Individuals from all types of completed a 300-hour medical acupuncture program backgrounds — including business, education, social justice, healthcare, through the UCLA School of Medicine. It was a good and consulting — find this program to be life-changing and empower- move; her new skills gave her new and satisfying ways to ing. work with patients. Then, through a friend studying at Tai Sophia, Anna discovered the applied healing arts program. Program Goals “It’s totally changed my life,” she says. • Gain clarity about and commitment to a professional and/or “My fiancé (partner in my practice and now my personal life path husband) and I came up from Atlanta to visit Tai Sophia, • Recognize areas of possibility for personal growth even though it seemed unlikely we’d choose to take a • Effectively challenge institutional and cultural assumptions (held by program so far from home. Very quickly I knew I wanted self and others) and create and sustain partnerships that support to be around this place and its energy. I signed up without efforts to manifest change really knowing all the details. I just felt it would be helpful.” • Engage in daily transformative practices that foster mindful action Through her experience in the AHA program, Anna and reflective awareness says she’s become truly present in the treatment room • Ground a wider worldview and daily practice in timeless wisdom and relates to her patients in a different way. “Instead of traditions of East and West being ‘Dr. Fix-it,’ I’m in partnership with my patients. I learn • Dwell in greater harmony with nature, its cycles and transformations, as much from them as they get from me. It’s a wonderful so that all thoughts and actions stem from a paradigm of interchange. interconnection “In my personal life, AHA shows up in my day-to-day • Take new ideas and visions into work, home, and the community to relationships with my children, my husband, and all my effect positive change family. If I’d not done this program, for example, I think I’d still be needing therapy to deal with issues around my father, who is schizophrenic. I’ve shifted how I view his situation, and that shift makes all the difference. I’ve let go of the pain and worry I’d carried for so long. Just as he is, I love and appreciate my daddy. “AHA has helped me observe the assumptions I make and the stories I create, to see circumstances more clearly, to bow to what is, and to choose actions that serve the greater good. Looking back, I think that taking this program was something God intended me to do.”

44 Tai Sophia Institute a bachelor’s office of graduate admissions for further details. admissions for further office ofgraduate In requested. Internationally ate. baccalaure a beyond earned degree highest of transcript Official  (bache baccalaureate a of completion verify to transcript Official  Applicants for admissionto Degree Requirements Admission Requirements tution’s lor’s) degree. If andrequirements. instructions U.S. degree exceptional for moreinformation. plied program.Healing Contact the Arts Office of Admissions and matriculation fees and the tuitionfirst payment of the Ap Healing Applied in M.A. the of months six first the is program This powerfullyprogram applicable totheirown uniquesetting. come from of a professionalvariety backgrounds and find this and The Six-Month Program /January-June 2010 Creative Leadership Program gree cational Participants solidation PHIA, sonally, hance the degree the Leadership

Department Transformative initial academic developing Creative program

was Revisioning

their degree in seeking Arts experience the Weekend inSeptember2010. six not educated circumstances, Program. skills who workplace, degree months. Leadership catalog completed may and of students leaders in are a Education Practice have be order are Sense

program. accepted

students, The Program will eligible Tai SophiaInstitutemust submit:

seeking simultaneously and and the

Program at be to individuals admissions of Group, in a create accrediting option required

those Calling

The college the for please for costs a

non-traditional as larger this enrollment. is coursework constructive applying designed well to who and include see or process executive-format and accepted

continue body, community. university as Commitment, page have course an to

the for copies Please is optional includes not 19 the into identical change path study established application syllabi recognized

for Students completed Creative the of contact to

additional Con edu after the SO per and de en may for ------insti the be by a - - - Please to thegroupdecide. Jan 4, 2010Class January The Academic Calendar

lowed is60months. tocompletetheprogram mative pace This eveningson Friday at6:00p.m. Jan 4-8, Between

Dec 3-5, Oct 22-24, Sept 10-12, June 25-27, Apr 23-25, Mar 5-7, Excellence Jan 21-23, Dec 2-4, Oct 21-23, Sept 9-11, June 24-26, Apr 23-24, Mar 4-6, June 2013 March 2013 Winter 2013 Summer/Fall 2012 2012 Winter/Spring Jan 19-22, program program 2010 you note: 2010 practice 2010 2011 2010 2011 2011 2012 scheduled set 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 portion 2010

The when begins averages group; Applied of completing class once

the however, 36 Opening Ceremony AHA 500SchoolofPhilosophy and AHA 520Recovering Oneness AHA 510RevisioningaSense with Nature 1st Consolidation of CallingandCommitment of CallingandCommitment AHA 510RevisioningaSense and AHA 500SchoolofPhilosophy AHA 520Recovering Oneness with Nature in Service AHA 550Practicing Stillness AHA 540Practicing AHA 530NewScience; All Traditions through the Stillness AHA 540Practicing Traditions through the 2nd Consolidation Thinking AHA 530NewScience; Thinking in Service AHA 550Practicing Date Anticipated Graduation Anticipated CompletionDate Project ofExcellence Two IndependentStudies Two IndependentStudies All 3rd Consolidation4-Day Healing sessions program. yearly Arenas ofLife Arenas ofLife months Healing in Healing in

the

the in Arts students

January, The for Independent Timeless Timeless format program completion, maximum Action (SOPHIA) Action (SOPHIA) Weekend Weekend

and for meet Wisdom Wisdom

New New dates weekends the Weekend Study with

amount w.a.d www.tai.edu depending meeting are and their listed commence of Project is transfor time on left below. the 45 up al of - -

APPLIED HEALING ARTS Student Profile

Ivor Edmonds Applied Healing Arts program (January ‘07) Course of Study Core Requirements (to develop a Larger World and Deeper Work) Number Course Name Semester Credits AHA 500 School of Philosophy and Healing in Action (SOPHIA) 6.00 AHA 510 Revisioning a Sense of Calling and Commitment 3.00 AHA 520 Recovering Oneness with Nature 3.00 AHA 530 New Science; New Thinking 3.00 AHA 540 Practicing Stillness through the Timeless Wisdom Traditions 3.00 AHA 550 Practicing Service in All the Arenas of Life 3.00

Individualized Application Phase My name is Ivor Edmonds. My spiritual family knows me as (to offer a Focused, Grateful Gift) Ibsahu Ma’akmaha. I am a Reiki Master, a Qi Gong Master, Four Independent Studies (relevant to the learner’s deepening and his and an Initiate of the Dogon Priesthood. The photo above or her Project of Excellence) is a picture of my wife and me on our wedding day. Number Course Name Semester Credits Two Master Healers that I studied with for years told AHA 561 Independent Study I 3.00 me that they were hindered by not having a graduate AHA 562 Independent Study II 3.00 degree and met resistance in their endeavors. Their AHA 563 Independent Study III 3.00 financial realities were also imbalanced because of lack of AHA 564 Independent Study IV 3.00 education. This led me to an MBA program that turned out to be disharmonious with my personality and destiny. Project of Excellence So I left that program early and continued to search for a AHA 590 Project of Excellence 3.00 graduate education that would enhance me spiritually and professionally. My search was over when I found Tai Sophia. TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 36.00 Being a student is enjoyable. The environment is welcoming, and I am challenged constantly. Some of Please Note: Semester credit for Transformative Practice Groups and the greatest things I’ve learned have been through the consolidation weekends that are part of core coursework is subsumed experiences of my classmates. The New Science, New within the 36-semester credits noted above. Thinking course spoke to me because it constantly Students will be able to complete the 36-credit-hour program in three questioned my assumptions. We were also exposed years. The six required core courses (21 Semester Credits) are offered to new technologies and principles that are truly the first two years. This leaves four independent studies (12 Semester extraordinary and applicable to my life. Wisdom is the Credits) and the Project of Excellence (3 Semester Credits) to be main course of study in the Applied Healing Arts program. completed in the third year. Also you will be enhanced financially as well as spiritually if that’s what you seek. My experience as a student extends primarily to my wife. Balancing and enhancing our relationship has been a major benefit. These teachings also extend to my professional endeavors in Massachusetts and to my activities with the Dogon Priesthood, helping to live more wisely and improve my decision making. The format of the Applied Healing Arts program has been perfect to fit into my family, social, professional, and spiritual life. There is enough stimulus to foster my growth, but not so much that I become overwhelmed or overworked. I care for the people at Tai Sophia, I find the energy irresistible, and I adore the campus.

46 Tai Sophia Institute return an the moving philosophical embedding allin the contextofservice. Students 3.00 SemesterCredits the NextGeneration Revisioning aSenseofCalling andCommitment: Gifts toServe field:relational est partner partnerships. life as see how to learn They Based 6.00 SemesterCredits School ofPhilosophy andHealingin Action Intensive (SOPHIA) one in commitment is program the of half first the for theme The Core Courses Curriculum concluding ing AHA 510 tolife morefully. partnership ship andhow tobring ence ness program wisdom AHA 500 the humanfamily andbeyond. area context personal to of on to one chi, of away traditions are is share the emphasis.

weekend, stillness the of another invited goals, underpinnings to cycles the rhythms those gain human

and and reanimating

and Structurally, students of gifts distance, explore learn service, of nature, nature. story. in nature, of new more apply

The the their

this a allowing The the

the

ways. time life effective Institute the course opening deep theme personal course skills,

This to healing students

nature language discover sets process for and ways explores intensive and functions the the includes to of to professional second stage and involves one’s deepen professions, be several introduces theory. in to for the gifts, half service the reassess selecting into themes: experi

gifts of and small In

and the the the the to in a - - - - -

between its modern AHA 530 asfundamental. take separateness The large honor for thesake ofthecommongood. hearts This 3.00 SemesterCredits New Science; New Thinking This 3.00 SemesterCredits Recovering OnenesswithNature AHA 520 This 3.00 SemesterCredits in Practicing Service All the Arenas ofLife In 3.00 SemesterCredits Practicing Stillnessthrough the Timeless Wisdom Traditions 21st century. the A in andresearch of science notions redefining are dents world tions, as AHA 540 time. for researchinthis transitional social Students and AHA 550 poetic mind, this wider Berry’s cycles implications cultural course course

course enough including justice, gain course religions; and several — (nonreductionist) and learn paradigms phrase. skills senses and assists andtoopenahealingheart. focuses

assumptions, offers to to transformations. we

ways to traditions to and practice ecological allow of

explore so live open In students the a modern on of that it, we new science, from

new students understanding knowing their ethical may

of start Eastern, to themes. look view in currents meditative voices native foster hearts dwell

embodying art, Here, leadership, from at explore of and

Western, and The the more of peoples; science

creative in we in interconnection to peace, spirituality the course service, science mind, developments see

begin cosmologies fully skills

“great and

and now

the the problem-solving, justice, to in

is for to to pose to African designed harmony experience profound mystic work,” to makes inspire uncover effective build w.a.d www.tai.edu

peacefully special and and — in

wisdom to core it a collaboration life science to with ancient institutional possible framework action. differences use those challenges open in symbolic,

of to coexist. Thom nature, nature. tradi great

seek Stu that that and our 47 to - - -

APPLIED HEALING ARTS Individualized Application Phase Transformative Practice Groups The design of the Independent Studies and the Project of Excellence Students are assigned to small practice groups. These groups, facilitated begins in the Calling & Commitment (AHA 510) core course when by faculty, give students the opportunity to explore and teach one students define their own unique gifts and area of passion and com- another about what the group is learning in daily practice through mitment. observing nature, dwelling in the wisdom traditions, and being atten- tive to their life with others. Work in a practice group is an integral The Independent Studies and Project of Excellence are typically done part of the required core courses. At each meeting, learners will cre- after the core coursework has been completed; however, this work ate conversations based on structured assignments that demonstrate may be started earlier with the permission of the program director. increased ability to serve life and to embody the intended outcomes of the program. These include both knowledge and practice compo- AHA 561, AHA 562, AHA 563, AHA 564 nents. Participants will practice coaching one another in honing their Independent Studies skills of mind and heart. These groups meet on the Friday evenings of 12.00 Semester Credits (total) the “weekend format” units, and at least once between units — either Learners answer two basic questions so that the Project of Excellence in person or via electronic means. At each meeting, the conversation will produce extraordinary results: Who will be served by this work? will be initiated by the participants of the group and may include an What learning needs to be done during the Independent Studies? exercise, a discussion, or a presentation. Then, with these questions addressed, students work with an advisor who guides them in developing their own course of study, which will lead them to their ultimate product, the Project of Excellence. Consolidation Weekends & Intensives Students will begin the program with a five-day SOPHIA intensive in AHA 590 January. Three consolidation weekends, which provide the opportunity Project of Excellence for review and integration of the work conducted during previous 3.00 Semester Credits weeks, including coaching and mentoring, are also scheduled during the The Project of Excellence will be a tangible product that demonstrates program: the first occurs in September of the first year of core course- the integration of all of the student’s learning, and that demonstrates a work; the second in April of the second year of core coursework; and positive contribution for development or change made by the student the third — a four-day intensive at the conclusion of the core courses in a particular arena of life where he or she has committed to making a and moving into independent work — in January of the third year. The difference. A student’s work in his or her area of emphasis will be part consolidation weekends are a unique feature of our program. These of the work leading toward the creation of the Project of Excellence. sessions are codesigned by students and faculty to ensure that learning The project may take a wide variety of forms (e.g., a workshop, a com- is cumulative and effective. munity program, an artistic, literary, or scholarly work, a workshop curriculum, a television show, etc.). The primary requirement is that it be in Demonstration/Documentation a tangible form that may be archived, and that evidence of its effect or of Learning potential effect be explicitly addressed. The Project of Excellence is to Demonstration/documentation of learning is important for the integ- be presented to faculty and peers at an appropriate time and place. rity of the program and for learning to be assessed. Demonstration in the Master of Arts in Applied Healing Arts includes: (a) keeping daily practice logs (b) course participation (c) writing essays on the readings (d) peer coaching (e) self-assessment forms filled out and discussed at six months into program and at the end of the core course work (f) other assignments related to specific course and program goals and outcomes

48 Tai Sophia Institute • this laststageinthelife cycle. rituals, renewal, worldview, and • onde-stressingourschools. seminars ofsomearenalife. service death self-aware. Liberal transformative system; • coach familiesandyouth toeatmindfully andhealthfully. Differences: humanity our deepen to seek programs degree Both profession. specific a to Similarities: A pare tomore conventional master’s degree programs? How does the Master of in Arts Applied Healing programArts com personal and coaching mediation, conflict incorporating by spirituality around • into the treatmentofCardiacCarepatients. and guidedimagery • these partnerships. sustaining and developing of benefits the on offices prosecutor’s the educating programs; justice restorative with Offices Attorney State’s access to ways find teachers their and students Helping Educator: Lifelong • Examples ofstudents’ What doIwithadegree inthe Applied Healing Arts? Commonly Asked Questions • circles ofcommunities inthisvision. individuals planet; and • calling inlife. ening nect bers tues ticular religionorphilosophy. tritional institutions istheMasterof Marketing Former Critical Former Lawyer: Cardiac close Former accredit encouraging individuals of cultivated them

from focused stillness

creating Arts communities creating placesofchallengeandnewpossibility. cousin concerns stillness

Care and healthcare

Real

Revitalizing Care Hence, committed These Corporate (2) Our to one Consultant: a master’s broaden a set on and, practices, to Nurse: Estate healing to tend Circles deeper Nurse: Master of a action into

degrees the and poetry, the they of

forum/training opposition in administrator: to work: professional and

Master turn, Broker: overall the inspiration programs Shifting issues to

Businessman:

our are habits within Integrating Offering understanding around

be of

and for healing, organizations, principles are

often Arts Studies. inLiberal Arts create ability more

families in

(3) of spiritual Expanding of the similar Circles, to America peaceful Arts “Radical-Soul in

experienced in and mind-and-heart a which skills. one to to larger more fundamental

Reiki, Applied Addressing call

that of of be in promote Creating insights

in care

an of of The

to those restorative Applied as

that fruitful will balance by cultural yoga and it the their acceptance; international join well transcending vision promises developing Healing engage neither found collective sustainable who Sabbaticals” as practice own vision obesity, a the and as than Healing conversation in places

larger offered developed more are justice their partnering in purpose, productive Arts larger claims

those and creating (1) nature,

moving health community and

consciousness workshops of Arts any conversation peaceful lives; living differs

and practices in a retreat that and to belonging breathing,

coherent our

one gifts,

at reawak through and offering toward around the healing on deliver recon of mem larger other from legal

par and and and nu the the vir to of in ------

Buechner’s quote, environment bothchallengingandsupportive. me toexploreleading-edgephilosophiesinaninteractive andbusiness vision. personal createa it would offer meacommunity inwhichtofurther suggestedstudyingat Aclose friend tothecommunitying acontribution aroundthisissue. hometown, In 2003, ofmy of discovery.with aknowledge own born journey in developing theirown visionsofbeingtheirbestanddoso coaching clientsbenefitfrom my studiesinthatIassistthem my executive coachingpractice, program, Iwasable tofinishahouserenovation, incorporate families, that allows ustobeourbest. topause, reflect,portunities contemplate, andactinaway age, used thattimetolistenbooks-on-tape. I wasnotdifficult—about drive four andahalfhours—and life. andpersonal schedule waseasytofitinto my work The independent, Becauseitisanexecutive wheremoststudyis program to apply my gifts. gave thatdeepgladnessandways myself thegiftofexploring deep gladnessandtheworld’s deephunger.” between our own find ourcallingistotheintersection my life’s withoffer work obesity issueandadesiretomarry my life’s work. of whatIhadtooffer my clientsandhow Iwantedtodefine at ing skillsprogram that Ishow upmoreintentionally, my Overall me thespace, empowered, Applied Healing Arts alumna(‘04) Applied HealingArts Rosemarie Perla Graduate Profile whichpushesafast-pacedlifestyle, ourcommunities…the world. Ihadbegundeveloping acoachingbusiness inmy Pittsburgh, andspeakingmoreclearly. othermonth, every withgroupgatherings time, growing for thiscountry’s Ihadadeepconcern “being intheworld” oftenusedinourclasses, todoso. andsupport teachers inPittsburgh. Whole FoodsMarket PA, andwantedtogetaclearervision Indeed,

We owe thattoourselves, andoffer achildren’s cook seeingabiggerpicture, hasbeenenhancedin thiscommunity allowed

allowedThis program Tai Sophia, we allneedop Sinceleaving the Inourelectronic inspiredme:

At Frederick w.a.d www.tai.edu Tai Sophia, knowing - My this

our “To

I - - 49

APPLIED HEALING ARTS Faculty Biographies Program Director Anne Huyler Baker, M.A. Anne Huyler Baker, a graduate of the first Applied Healing Arts class, came to Tai Sophia Institute from a lifelong career in education where she taught mathematics and science and served as a school administrator. In these roles, she also implemented community service and outdoor education programs, and directed creative arts camps. At Tai Sophia, in addition to serving as director of the Applied Healing Arts Program, Anne is a teacher, advisor, and Transformative Practice Group facilitator. Beyond her work for Tai Sophia, she is a practitioner of Aquatic Integration Therapy, Reiki, Zero Balancing, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and other energy mo- dalities. In addition, she holds retreats at her farm/retreat center in Maryland and has taught numerous workshops on topics including: stillness, meditation, the sacred Labyrinth, EFT, and psychokinesis. Anne is a lifelong educator whose passion is empowering people of all ages to find their own personal stillness. She brings a promise to lifeof “joyful grounded nurturing of infinite possibilities.” Anne is the mother of Margaret Huyler Baker, of New York, and Catherine Baker Boyd, of John G. Sullivan, Ph.D. Boston. John Sullivan is Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus and Distin- guished University Professor Emeritus at Elon University. He holds a Core Faculty Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Dianne M. Connelly, Ph.D., M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) Hill and a J.C.D. from Lateran University in Rome. A long-time par- A practitioner of traditional acupuncture since 1972 and cofounder ticipant in the work of Tai Sophia, he is the principal designer of Tai and chancellor of the Institute, Dianne Connelly received her master’s Sophia’s Master of Applied Healing Arts program. Dr. Sullivan is the au- qualification from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (UK) in 1979. thor of Living Large: Transformative Work at the Intersection of Ethics and She obtained a Ph.D. in cross-cultural medicine from Union Graduate Spirituality (2004) and To Come to Life More Fully: An East West Journey School in 1975, an M.A. from New York University School of Education (1990). His abiding interest is the place where philosophy, psychology, in 1970, and her B.A. from Le Moyne College in 1967. Chancellor of and spirituality – East, West, and beyond – intersect and mutually en- the Institute and an international lecturer (she lectures regularly in Italy hance one another. and Germany), she is the author of Traditional Acupuncture: The Law of the Five Elements and All Sickness is Home Sickness, and coauthor of Alive and Awake: Wisdom for Kids. She is the mother of Blaize, Jade, and Caeli, as well as grandmother to Tamar, Lennox, and Rianna.

Robert M. Duggan, M.A., M.Ac. (UK), Dipl.Ac. (NCCA) Robert (Bob) Duggan, president and co-founder of Tai Sophia Institute, has practiced traditional acupuncture since 1972. He holds a master’s degree in human relations and community studies from New York University, as well as a master’s in moral theology from St. Joseph’s Seminary, and received his master’s certification in acupuncture from the College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (UK). A national leader in the development of the acupuncture profession and the emerging healing arts community, he has served as a commissioner of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, on the board of trustees of the Horizon Foundation (a community wellness foundation in Howard County, Maryland, which, in 2008, hon- ored him with its annual Leadership Award), and a panelist at meetings sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Bob lectures throughout the United States and abroad, and is author of Com- mon Sense for the Healing Arts.

50 Tai Sophia Institute teacher. let nature beyour the lightofthings, into Come forth Wordsworth —William Herbal MedicineProgram S ECTIONFV w.a.d www.tai.edu 51

HERBAL MEDICINE About the Program Program Goals The Tai Sophia graduate in herbal medicine will: 1. Be able to serve their clients: A. Be able to gather and contextualize relevant information from the client in order to develop a plan for wellness. i. Be able to accurately gather information regarding past and current health status while differentiating between phenomena and the client’s interpretation of phenomena. ii. Be able to synthesize the above information to assess constitutional or acquired strengths and weaknesses. B. Be able to advise and educate effectively. i. Be able to develop with the client a short-term and long- term wellness plan based on assessed constitution, evaluation of health inputs, and acquired strengths and weaknesses. ii. Be able to adjust herbal, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations in response to the changing needs of the client. iii. Be able to help the client become more self-aware and to better understand the relationship between his or her thoughts and behavior and sense of physical and mental well being. Overview iv. Be able to integrate the lessons of nature into a wellness The Herbal Medicine program is a graduate program leading to a Mas- plan that supports the client’s movement through life. ter of Science degree in herbal medicine. The curriculum provides an v. Be able to achieve and maintain rapport with clients, listen understanding of varied health and wellness paradigms as well as the attentively, and practice with compassion. bio-psycho-social constructs that inform them. It engages nature as teacher, using natural rhythms of the living world to guide the model 2. Possess knowledge of traditional herbal systems as well as a for client care and broader practices. The educational environment contextual understanding of the principles and practice of modern serves as a catalyst for meaningful change and empowers our gradu- Western herbalism: ates to serve as facilitators of change in others. A. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of biomedicine as it applies to herbal therapeutics. Students who have completed the program will possess a solid knowl- B. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of health assessment edge of the theory and practice of supporting wellness; be able to appropriate to a wellness based practice. consult safely and communicate their competence effectively; and have C. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of materia medica a positive, knowledgeable understanding of the potential of herbs. appropriate to modern practice. The program’s main emphasis is clinical study, and all students are re- D. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of herbal pharmacology. quired to complete a set amount of clinical work. Students who choose E. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of herbal preparation and not to focus primarily on clinical work may pursue a self-guided inde- formulation. pendent study project with approval from the director. F. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the varied roots of contemporary herbal practice with a focus on North American herbal-based medical movements of the late 18th century to early 20th century. G. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of current and historical issues of quality, safety, and efficacy in herbal medicine. H. Possess an understanding of the concepts and applications of toxicology, herb-drug interactions and contraindications as applies to safe practice. I. Possess analytical skills needed for evaluating historical texts and their applicability to modern knowledge.

52 Tai Sophia Institute writing, F. professionals, E. theories, D. coaching. C. B. wisdom. greatestpotentialfor growth, cuesinordertohave andinternal the responsestoexternal A. 4. herbalism. D. maintainanherbalpractice. C. appropriate. empower choicesandrefer clientstomake informed when B. healthandwellness paradigm. A. 3. Western herbalism. ofmedicalanthropologyandtheirapplicationtocontemporary M. environment. andwildcrafting, L. avenues for herbalresearch. K. fromaglobalperspective. J. whenneeded, Beable andprofessionally: togrow personally Have theskillstoestablish andmaintainaneffective herbalpractice: Possess abasicknowledge ofothersystemsherbalmedicines inthefieldofherbalismthrough Beable toactively participate level ofknowledge Possess ofplantidentification anintroductory withclients, Beable tobuild partnerships Possess methodologyandnew abasicknowledge ofmodern Beable toholdoneselfresponsible for one’s actions. Beable tonavigate healthcareenvironment, thecurrent oneself: Beable toobserve clientswithinthecontextofa Beable toassessandsupport newideas, Beable asanaidtoincorporating tothinkcritically Befamiliarwiththeethics, Beable toexhibitawillingnessbelearner: tobuild and Becompetentinthebasicbusiness skillsnecessary level ofknowledge Possess oftheconcepts anintroductory research, andmethodsintohisorherpractice.

inlife. andothers listenreceptively, aswell astheimpactofherbalismon public speaking,

laws, toassessandchangeone’s maturation, andbeopentoreceiving andregulationsregarding and/orprofessional affiliation. teachers, and inspiration askfor help medical and typically Rather, promote oradvocate licensurefor herbalistsintheUnitedStates. and The HerbalMedicineprogram Herbal Medicine— The People’s Medicine tai.edu/HerbForAll.aspx themselves andtheirfamilies. they feel willbestserve healthcarechoices that accessibility andfreedomtomake informed more a nity ates The to thepublic withabsoluteintegrity. freely,practice to begiven theopportunity advocate thatallhealthcarepractitioners month herbal a Herbal and information personalized we advocate thatallcitizens beafforded theeducation, would students at clinic the Clinic andcredentials solongastheyrepresenttheirtraining not Tai offers to for about Sophia be herbal bring All able the is the student community a to preparation. services collaborative clinic afford clinic Tai SophiaInstitutedonot please

the of herbalism

community This in cost effort refer Silver donation-based of an to of Spring, to herbal our faculty, w.a.d www.tai.edu herbalists a Likewise, population

website Maryland. consultation

staff, commu one

gradu www.

who

day For 53 - -

HERBAL MEDICINE Graduate Profile

Larken Bunce Herbal Medicine Alumna (‘02) Admission Requirements Degree Requirements Applicants for admission to Tai Sophia Institute must submit:  Official transcript to verify completion of a baccalaureate (bachelor’s) degree.

 Official transcript of highest degree earned beyond a baccalaureate. If degree, or required coursework, was not completed at a college or university recognized by a U.S. Department of Education accrediting body, copies of the institution’s academic catalog will be required and course syllabi may be requested.

Health Requirements  Current, documented tuberculosis skin test (PPD) or physician’s documentation of a negative chest x-ray if PPD is positive. “I’d been lucky enough to study herbal medicine in college, so by the time I came to Tai Sophia I’d been farming herbs,  A completed “Hepatitis B Vaccination Form for Students” declining making medicines, teaching workshops, and helping friends vaccination, stating prior vaccination, or indicating plan to receive vacci- and family for eight years. Yet even though I had lots of nation. The form and a Hepatitis B Information Packet will be provided training in the art of herbalism, I hadn’t gotten the science to students prior to the start of the program. I wanted. I wanted to know for sure that I wasn’t going to harm anyone — to feel confident when I recommended Prerequisites herbs to people who were taking pharmaceuticals, for A three semester credit course in Physiology is required prior to start- example. I also wanted to feel confident talking to other ing the herbal medicine program and must be completed with a mini- healthcare practitioners — to know their language so I mum grade of “C-” or 70%. Options for completing this requirement could serve as a translator between my work and theirs. include: “At Tai Sophia I got just what I wanted, and so  An intensive three credit Physiology course completed online much more. In addition to the excellent science-based through Tai Sophia Institute. curriculum, the chance to work in a supervised clinic OR was perhaps the most exciting aspect of the program.  A three credit Physiology course or minimum six credit Anatomy Combined with the SOPHIA coursework, the clinical & Physiology course levels I and II completed at another school and experience helped me hone my skills as a practitioner documented with an official transcript. and to feel I could step out into the world and just keep practicing. Additional Notes: “Earning a graduate degree opened the door for me • A basic course in the study of herbs is highly recommended prior to to teach at the college level; now I serve on the faculty of starting the program. Goddard College in its Health Arts and Sciences program. • Courses in organic chemistry and cell biology are helpful if students I’ve also cofounded a non-profit, the Vermont Center for wish to take additional classes to prepare for the program. For stu- Integrative Herbalism, which provides free clinical services dents who have previously completed a physiology course, a thorough to low-income individuals, neighborhood classes in self- review of the material is recommended. care, and an herbalist training program that will include • Internationally educated students, please see page 19 for additional supervised clinical work in the free clinic setting. instructions and requirements. “The opportunities available to me are a direct result of earning my graduate degree at Tai Sophia and studying with such an incredible faculty. Their words and presence are still with me each time I sit with a client, sometimes bringing to mind a specific plant or some physiological process, but most often just reminding me to be myself and let the plants work their magic!”

54 Tai Sophia Institute and HerbalMedicineStudentHandbook. office. prior 32 The off-campus classesandintensives intheregion. Commencement Trimester 8 Trimester 7 Trimester 6 Level III: Trimester 5 Trimester 4 Level II Trimester 3 Trimester 2 Trimester 1 Level I 2009Class September Throughout Continuing HealthRequirements months. are weekendFriday(Saturdayone and month plus a Sunday). and areThursday days class the 2009, September in starting class the Tuesday, Classes Overview Academic Calendar the month maximum be uled dated tation ed before are maximum additional to addition (tuberculosis 20 requirements. months, held, also year no course midway to

hours regularly, Complete certification the of

weekend meeton whileodd-numbered years begin entering required giving to students expiration, of clinic amount

end depending the is all per two screening) through once a

students program of the day full-time class

clinic. week For requirement multi-day to intensives begin; level (CPR) of update yearly is

receive example, and days,

each As time scheduled on for I.

more as levels,

even-numbered For program an documentation the in training

outside well out-of-state must trimester. students allowed in awareness a September. health

pace details time students 06/06/12 01/03/12 –04/14/12 09/06/11 –12/17/11 04/25/11 –08/06/11 01/03/11 –04/16/11 09/07/10 –12/18/10 04/26/10 –08/07/10 01/04/10 –04/17/10 09/08/09 –12/19/09 minimum they Level as be each complete and and study. must set to requirements completed

to will are During III reflect is bloodborne for week. must and field

complete of

The of

The remain included be typically years submitted completion the three self trips, cardiopulmonary

comply expected andFriday.Thursday class this program Reading on meet program, care prior current

their week herbal as that completed in days the pathogen well practice, with the to to on need week coursework. of program also to are no the

for or Acupuncture consultations as Monday however, health-relat Level allocate classes specific occasional within includes PPD to registrar’s

is students in resusci training be sched

III. There 28 is tests

The and For

up will the

60 15 an to to In a - - - - assessed my needsandmaderecommendations(acombi Clinic. I washaving somehealthissuesandwent tothe lifeexigencies offamily hasbeenquitedemanding. andwork coupled withthe work Imust admitthatthecourse Sophia. These Iconsidertobeamongmy greatestgiftsfrom mind” that same sinceIlearnt “spoke” habitat. natural field guideshelpedmetopositively identifyherbsintheir toUnitedPlantSavers, thefieldtrip During member hasauniquesetofskillsthatenhancesmy learning. Tai Sophiahastop-notchteachers, become humble anddisciplinemyself backintostudentlife. for meaftera25-year interval. experience Beingafull-timestudentismostexhilarating tomy istraceable herbalroots. Medicine program herbal heritage. generations. herbalknowledge ispasseddown throughmany proprietary inindividualfamilies, medicine isbasedlargely Cameroonian society, of the about theschoolmuch earlier. enjoyable andrewarding. package, Tai inonebeautiful Sophiaisaschoolandfamily wrapped health aroundpositively anddramatically. modifications) whichIimplemented, nation ofherbalremedies, herbal traditions. healthcaresystemisfounded onage-old native primary Tinechung intheNorth mountainousvillageof intherural andraised I wasborn Herbal Medicineprogram (September‘07) Patrick Ndumbi Student Profile

Oneoftheclinicalherbalstudents(level III)brilliantly given circumstance. isthebestway torelate every Tai Sophiafamily andbusy dreamingbigdreams.

tomeinalife-changing way; process uniqueinitsabilitytomake thelearning

Incidentally,

The SOPHIAclasswithBobandDianne

Thus my comingtothe Inmy village, ofherbal theknowledge andpractice Iamco-custodianofmy family’s “upset isoptional” West Province ofCameroon. MyoneregretisthatIdidnotthink supplements, dietary aselsewhereintraditional However, rewardingfor meto Itisvery andeachherbalfaculty my andthisturned Ihave notbeenthe Tai Sophia’s Herbal Iamgladtobepart

andthat and my teachers andthisquasi- &lifestyle w.a.d www.tai.edu Tai Sophia “large Tai Our

HERBAL MEDICINE Course of Study Trimester 3 - April - August 2010 H503 Field Trip 1.0 H505c Materia Medica I 1.5 H508c Herbal Preparations I 0.5 H509c Applied Biomedicine in Herbal Therapeutics I 2.0 H533b Medicinal Plants & Culture 1.0 H534c People, Plants & Seasons I 1.0 H511 Nourishment I 1.0 H552b Clinical Assessment I .75 H553b Clinical Strategies I .75 H554b Herbal Pharmacology & Phytochemistry I 1.0 H557c Cultivating a Healing Presence I 1.0 Subtotal 11.5

Level II Trimester 4 - September - December 2010 H605a Materia Medica II 2.0 H607 Fall Symposium REQUIRED .75 H609a Applied Biomedicine in Herbal Therapeutics II 2.0 Level I H611a Nourishment II 1.0 Trimester 1 - September - December 2009 H634a People, Plants and Seasons II 0.5 Course # Title Credits H652a Clinical Assessments II 1.5 H501a SOPHIA Intensive 4.0 H653a Clinical Strategies II 1.5 H505a Materia Medica I 1.0 H654 Herbal Pharmacology & Phytochemistry II 1.0 H507 Symposium 0 H656 Practice Management I 1.25 H508a Herbal Preparations I 1.0 H657a Cultivating a Healing Presence II 1.0 H509a Applied Biomedicine in Herbal Therapeutics I 1.5 Subtotal 12.50 H532 Literature Research & Writing 1.5 H534a People, Plants and Seasons I 1.5 Trimester 5 - January - April 2011 H550 Clinical Foundations 1.0 H603 Retreat in Preparation for Clinic 0.5 H557a Cultivating a Healing Presence I 1.0 H605b Materia Medica II 2.0 Subtotal 12.5 H608 Herbal Preparations II 1.0 H609b Applied Biomedicine in Herbal Therapeutics II 2.0 Trimester 2 - January - April 2010 H611b Nourishment II 1.0 H505b Materia Medica I 1.5 H652b Clinical Assessments II .75 H508b Herbal Preparations I 1.0 H653b Clinical Strategies II 2.50 H509b Applied Biomedicine in Herbal Therapeutics I 1.5 H657b Cultivating a Healing Presence II 1.0 H533a Medicinal Plants & Culture 1.5 Subtotal 10.75 H534b People, Plants and Seasons I 0.5 H552a Clinical Assessment I 1.75 Level III H553a Clinical Strategies I 1.75 Trimester 6- April - August 2011 H554a Herbal Pharmacology & Phytochemistry I 2.0 Full Clinical Study H557b Cultivating a Healing Presence I 1.0 H708 Herbal Preparations III 1.0 Subtotal 12.5 H709a Applied Biomedicine III: Case Assessment 3.0 H720a Supervised Clinic 1.5 H721a Supervised Core Groups 0.5 H752a Clinical Assessments III 1.0 H753 Clinical Strategies III: Case Management 2.0 H757a Cultivating a Healing Presence III 1.0 Subtotal 10.0

56 Tai Sophia Institute Subtotal for Partial ClinicandIndependentStudy Subtotal for Partial H745 H740c H705 Independent Study Program Total Credits Clinicand for Partial ClinicandIndependentStudy Partial Program Total Credits FullClinicalStudy Subtotal for FullClinicalStudy H745 H721c H720c H705 Full ClinicalStudy Trimester - 8-January April 2012 Clinic&IndependentStudy Subtotal for Partial H766 H740 H707 ClinicandIndependentStudyProjectPartial H713 H711 H707 Full ClinicalStudy Trimester 7-SeptemberDecember2011 ClinicandIndependentStudy ProjectPartial H753 Subtotal H757a H740a H721a H715a H709a H708 Subtotal for Full ClinicalStudy H766 H757b H752b H721b H720b Volunteer Project Independent StudyProject MedicaIII Materia Volunteer Project CoreGroups Supervised Clinic Supervised MedicaIII Materia ManagementII Practice Independent StudyProject Symposium Clinical Round III Nourishment Symposium III: Clinical Strategies Cultivating aHealingPresenceIII Independent StudyProject CoreGroups Supervised (15 clients: Clinic for IndependentStudy Applied BiomedicineIII: III Herbal Preparations ManagementII Practice Cultivating aHealingPresenceIII Clinical CoreGroups Supervised Clinic Supervised Assessment III 7--3x’s +5partnered) Table CaseManagement Case

Assessment

82.50 83.00 10.0 8.25 1.0 5.75 1.5 4.50 1.0 0.5 1.5 1.5 4.50 1.5 2.25 0.75 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.5 3.0 1.0 2.0 8.75 1.5 1.0 0.5 1.5 1.75 1.0

.75 .75

health. interviewing in Level Level II:Exploring Imbalance encouraging Level Level I:Wellness Curriculum in Note: Level III:Restoring Balance no weekend classesinany ofLevel III. and Level quired experience for tal Level ceed totake onthehonoredresponsibilitiesofbeingapractitioner. ofLevelof Level III. IItothemoreindependentwork classes Level andbehavioral modificationareemphasized. nourishment a two which study. per schedule after week for after extensive to wellness. Level alone, with theconfidencetopractice receiving their challenging abbreviated institutional clinic, byinformed clinical realities. weekend permonth. their self-guided Level health. hone inputs effective the month. final half

successfully critical

successfully normal students in the

III II I I III II

serves Students The It to focus consists focuses first builds III consists

consists their

utilizes days lays trimester skilled Following Clinical is supervision complete and can

students program values progresses. Students thinking the classroom version practice two the clients independent a on as classroom of skills on develop instead, endogenous foundation on guidance. who a of cases same clinic the completing student of of completing trimesters strategies bridge the that has in three biological, in three to this two of most skills.

theoretical begins wish in a continue at

a and skills apply studies

as following clinic, with no underlie supportive their Level the classroom the intensive, from schedule

trimesters to The Working trimesters, for trimesters classroom to study classroom for completion learned that Level two

with processes think their beginning of personal all to all

focus Level II clinic psychological personal the and to requirements Level ensure requirements our ends and and approval engage additional a foundational

III critically more develop with of environment students on setting a provides two

vision in I, student of which thesis. real-world

courses of study problem-based with III by graduation. approach two including something of Level of that that development study. their study. is directed week the Level research from of as comprised

about a full half days These critical and make their and contribute begin restorative students clinic. I,

community own clinical their

of in

of Students Students education intensive exploring days

III the is to classes Level Level knowledge and Level social independent and besides plants, to

students up comprised clients thinking clinical Students consultations what projects. w.a.d www.tai.edu director, of clinic. transition a clinical to

as the instructive the learning I. of III, II. week

The wellness

to progress one enter

enter

exploring role students The research, and and as in environmen 1.5 will clinical

opportunity first observation imbalances are skills

the

autonomy, classroom There well necessary

will complete The third weekend fine schedule of days and personal solely become Level Level work year retreat, format, still school herbs, begin study while while while work as from

tune pro one and per the are 57 re

an of of III is II - - -

HERBAL MEDICINE Course Descriptions The following courses are listed numerically, HRB 508 HRB 532 not in the order in which they are presented. Herbal Preparations I Literature Research and Writing 2.50 Semester Credits 1.50 Semester Credits Level I: Wellness Coursework introduces students to the fun- In this course students will be learn to HRB 501 damentals of herbal preparation: converting write papers that demonstrate lucid, original School of Philosophy and Healing in plant material to effective oral and topical thought, with correct formatting and proper Action (SOPHIA) Intensive extracts. Class time involves theoretical and use of citations. Students also will learn how 4.00 Semester Credits practical sessions, including introductory plant to review and interpret scientific research pa- Based on the cycles of nature, this opening microscopy. Coursework also covers the con- pers and literature for application throughout intensive introduces the philosophical under- cepts of quality in herbal products in the mar- the Herbal Medicine program. An orientation pinnings of the Institute. The course focuses ketplace, and the current issues facing product to the library and its resources will be includ- on exploring the rhythms of nature, life skills quality including GMP’s. ed in this course. and language. HRB 509 HRB 533 HRB 503 Applied Biomedicine in Herbal Medicinal Plants and Culture Field Trip Therapeutics I 2.50 Semester Credits 1.00 Semester Credit 5.00 Semester Credits Over two trimesters, students are introduced This field trip to Equinox Botanicals plant Coursework in Level I provides an in-depth to the fundamental concepts of medical an- sanctuary in Ohio immerses students in one overview of the physiology necessary to thropology as well as the founding principles of our nation’s richest forests. Students learn practice competent, safe, and effective herbal of herbal medicine that inform the contem- conservation, plant identification, ethical har- medicine. Physiological processes are pre- porary practice of herbalism. During the first vesting, appreciation of the natural world, and sented within the context of the whole living trimester the focus is on Western traditions processing of collected plant material. system, stressing the importance of messaging and their relationship to systems and cultures dynamics and environmental inputs that ini- from around the world. The second trimes- HRB 505 tiate changes in the system. Critical thinking ter allows students to delve deeper into the Materia Medica I skills are developed through integrating con- historical North American herbal movements, 4.00 Semester Credits temporary physiology with traditional con- including the Eclectic, Physiomedical, and Students are introduced to the framework of cepts of health. Thomsonian traditions. Core classic texts of materia medica, the study of the properties, the 19th and 20th century American settler uses and administration of individual herbs. HRB 511 traditions are discussed, and students inter- Skilled clinicians will discuss their experience, Nourishment I pret these texts. as the class begins a comprehensive review of 1.00 Semester Credit approximately 100 herbs. The class focuses on This class focuses on the role of food in main- HRB 534 developing the skills necessary for students to taining optimal wellness. Students are intro- People, Plants and Seasons I research and critically appraise traditional and duced to the importance of macronutrients 3.00 Semester Credits modern evidence. Students begin develop- in human health. Issues relating to the me- Interacting directly with plants throughout the ment of an authoritative herbal monograph tabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates seasons, students will gain practical knowledge that will be completed in Level III. will be addressed. Students will also begin to in plant identification, field and classical botany, assess their own food intake. harvesting plants, and traditional insights into HRB 507 the annual cycle. There will be regular walks Fall Symposium in Jim Duke’s garden, as well as frequent field 0.00 Semester Credit trips to nearby habitats. Students attend presentations on emerging concepts in biosciences and other health- related fields. This two-day symposium is conducted by a number of researchers from around the world who are engaged in this work. Faculty, alumni, and the wider community also attend. Students are required to attend four days out the six symposium days offered over three fall trimesters.

58 Tai Sophia Institute wellness Interview awareness is is clients skills a ofeffective clinicalwork. part important educator ventions world combinations toformulateherbal clients andstudentslearn work also required. tion skills terviews to vant tive, demonstrated 2.50 SemesterCredits Clinical StrategiesI HRB 553 Working 2.50 SemesterCredits Clinical Assessment I HRB 552 clients. approachtosupporting an integrated bio-psycho-social herbal an wellness healthcare provider. modern Examining 1.00 SemesterCredit Clinical Foundations HRB 550 as an tongue way. tools nutrition This contextual placed also guides interpret overview individualized

Traditional this phenomena practicum through necessary to course and placed and to practitioners. and support herbal course and wisely. on and and from offer and share skills for practical an critical the pulse using this understanding develops sickness active behavioral on of sickness self from utilizing integrated by the and

The opportunities methods medicine, for their outside develops principles the health. developing as information instructors. care natural approach reading to model bio-psycho-social effective techniques skills Foundational this participation. well role

The interventions subjective observing are herbs are guide the

perspective. Classwork of as needed of recommendations

of model course rhythms this discussed the of are fostered. the the theoretical classroom evaluation and of client both to

is and In-class assessment course in to framework introduced that the skills explored practitioner experience working clinically of

a to introduces practices An build other concepts of the assessment. of herbalist meaningful focuses encourage physiology utilized

use

necessary as Emphasis Emphasis observa perspec the provides client sensory such time well frame clinical herbs, inter as living rele with and and and on in an by of of as as as as as is a ------

within through theirclinicalphase. structured HRB lyst for changeinothers. coming being, ing sophical tions thatwillbecompletedinLevel III. graph hesive the ence aged gained, of passage Following 3.00 SemesterCredits &Phytochemistry I Herbal Pharmacology HRB 554 A 4.00 SemesterCredits Materia MedicaII HRB 605 This 0.50 SemesterCredit Retreat HRB 603 Exploring Imbalance Level II: This 3.00 SemesterCredits Cultivating aHealingPresence I HRB 557 extracts. focus to the application. embody role study course by development students through recognize use continuation the specific taste first students historical as and course retreat for

for to 501. and on doing,

program the group a what a links and from student reflect clinic underpinnings develop the explored others practitioner. powerful the

interpretations. relevant the acknowledges clinical

and By Faculty-Supervised Independent

temperament, continues practices closes modern to and of it who the more work record observing ancient free means of on an continue to and project their speaking, patterns. primarily authoritative Level healing in chemistry the will the time and out subtle how

It the research and that skills classification to to delivery of support knowledge is preparation work. students the

I the learning developing their they build an Students

presence health

(HRB be SOPHIA this Students guide modern students academic aspects in second student’s opportunity

and matching a Based Clinic. pharmacology see own herbal on to of healing one 505), them and are is its client traditional the they their of and of provided of research, Intensive continue learn

begin on ways as another implica level portion encour In

wellbe mono clinical with rite herbal in plants philo herbs a pres cata both both have own care be co for to to of of of a ------

for health. of and ing self-awareness andchange. ment tices tant cal rhythms mental stand ing for HRB507) (Seedescription mesters In 4.00 SemesterCredits Therapeutics II Applied BiomedicineinHerbal HRB 609 medicines. This 1.00 SemesterCredit Herbal Preparations II HRB 608 six This 0.75 SemesterCredit Fall Symposium HRB 607 A continuation ofHRB534 0.50 SemesterCredit People, PlantsandSeasonsII HRB 634 This 2.00 SemesterCredits Nourishment II HRB 611 cesses. of Attendance with disease. the herbal this symposium thinking the nutrition-related genetic understanding class clients, course is and and the

roles course, Students

the inputs, focus Emphasis on needs. preparation provides impact practical

annual of including and is factors expands the

vitamins and required days students

The learn clinical a development of will a symposium bio-psycho-social approaches disruptions offered genetics, that course pathophysiological general tools again issues, in the strategies and HRB application for will affect skills w.a.d www.tai.edu minerals for be

over includes four

including survey various begin 508, placed dietary held of for of and dietary three for days

while the illness encourag to of of in methods each a environ working on context cultural human assess impor survey under out body’s fall herbal prac shift criti pro and tri 59 fall. of ------

HERBAL MEDICINE HRB 652 HRB 657 HRB 711 Clinical Assessment II Cultivating a Healing Presence II Nourishment III 2.25 Semester Credits 2.00 Semester Credits 0.75 Semester Credit In this extension of Clinical Assessment I, Students develop a wide range of interper- Students will focus on the appropriate use students continue to refine observation and sonal skills that allow them to tend to others of nutritional supplements in clinical practice. evaluation skills necessary to create com- when life shows up as out of balance. Theory Therapeutic protocols and strategies for re- prehensive clinical assessments. Students and skills include maintaining the observer searching and/or recommending these sup- integrate the tools of traditional clinical as- state, sharpening the senses and the effective plements will be discussed. sessment with more conventional methods. use of language and conversation (word as Not required for self-guided independent Skills for understanding conventional medical herb). study students. lab reports, recognizing clinical ‘red flags’ and referring appropriately are developed. Faculty Level III: HRB 713 and students continue to conduct in-class in- Restoring Balance Clinical Roundtable terviews and students begin formal observa- HRB 705 1.75 Credit Hours tion in the Student Clinic. Materia Medica III Students present their active clinical case files 1.50 Semester Credits for faculty and peer review. Focus is placed HRB 653 Level III material medica is self-directed study on reviewing the critical thinking involved in Clinical Strategies II involving completion of the herbal monograph health assessment as well as the rationale for 4.00 Semester Credits begun in HRB 505 and HRB 605. Final mono- herbal, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations. This course is a continuation of Clinical Strat- graphs are expected to demonstrate critical Not required for self-guided independent egies I. In this level, the focus is placed on de- thinking skills developed throughout the pro- study students. veloping strategies for supporting wellness in gram and represent a thorough review of the the face of significant illness and disease. Fur- relevant primary literature. HRB 715 ther emphasis is placed on integrating short- Faculty Supervised Clinic for term and long-term strategies to more fully Independent Study support the client. HRB 707 1.50 Semester Credits Fall Symposium To meet the needs of students who plan to HRB 654 0.75 Semester Credit pursue the self-guided independent study and Herbal Pharmacology & Phytochemistry II This is the annual symposium held each fall. thesis rather than the full clinical study, stu- 1.0 Semester Credit Attendance is required for four days out of dents will receive an introduction to clinical A continuation of Herbal Pharmacology and six symposium days offered over three fall tri- practice. This clinical component includes 20 Phytochemistry from Level 1, this course mesters (See description for HRB 507). supervised clinical interactions, 15 of which completes the survey of common phyto- are self-generated clients, and five of which chemicals and emphasizes the important role HRB 708 are partnered with another student. This must an integrative understanding of pharmacology Herbal Preparations III also include three clients who are seen at and phytochemistry plays in both the thera- 1.00 Semester Credit least three times each. peutic use of herbs and in herbal pharmacy/ Utilizing a case study format, this course ad- preparation techniques. dresses issues of personalized herbal formu- HRB 720 lations and preparations for clients. Practical Faculty Supervised Clinic for HRB 656 issues such as expense and client adherence Full Clinical Study Practice Management are addressed. 4.50 Semester Credits 1.25 Semester Credits Faculty supervised student clinic is designed Coursework introduces students to the im- HRB 709 to allow students to develop clinical skills nec- portance of practicing safely and legally as Applied Biomedicine III: Case Assessment essary to practice herbal medicine safely, ef- clinical herbalists. This course will explore 3.00 Semester Credits fectively and competently in a supportive en- the issues of legality a practicing herbalist in Students apply the bio-psycho-social assess- vironment with a view to beginning their own the United States will encounter. This course ment model developed in HRB 509, HRB independent practice. Requirement for suc- will also address common concerns of herbal 609 in a problem-based learning format. Case cessful course completion is 100 clinical con- safety prominent in medicine today, educat- studies are used to help students examine and sultations in total, consisting of 50 self-gener- ing students on the methods for seeking in- assess the health status of individual clients. ated consultations and 50 partnerings. Of the formation on these topics, and for addressing 50 consultations, the student must see seven the concerns of other healthcare providers. different clients at least three times each. Students also receive practical skills in promo- tion and record-keeping in order to build and maintain their practice in the Herbal Student Clinic.

60 Tai Sophia Institute experience relevant This supervisors herbal practice. needed tobeginprivate herbal the the introduces upongraduation. dependent practice refinement tional vanced cooperation and force theconcept ofcommunity service ment rienced ethnobotanical but student’s study study, This 2.00 SemesterCredits Clinical Assessment III HRB 752 In 1.00 SemesterCredit Volunteer Project HRB 745 thesis. For Independent Study and Clinic Partial Creditsfor Semester 9.00 Independent Study/Thesis HRB 740 to These Independent Study and Clinic Partial for Credit Semester .50 Study;Clinic Full for Credits Semester 1.50 Core GroupFaculty Supervised HRB 721 the greatercommunity. bringing andthestudents init, Medicine program and and inthewiderworld. of substantial 15,000 facilitate this the proficiency student’s are students gives forum course

of and/or weekly methods this program. medicine course, practice, topics not to clinical case a 45 career a larger depth the gives students of and course voice 20,000-word limited volunteer and with is choosing. in internship pre-clinic histories in assessment

efficacious and the

designed investigation,

receive herbalist the of students both Research helping by and fellow others awareness to is confidence assessment. student to, student allows required to self-guided the traditional

thesis

It hours Italsointroduces based a meetings different feedback student directed at is them Institute, literature to a and skills supervisors, master’s topics Tai intended chance

for fulfills cover intern or development. of on on Sophia for safe needed

helps develop a herbalism Practice independent independent are

and a herbalists. their methods

can toward from completion production the practice to a project review, more herbalists. thesis to designed conven require develop Institute present include,

Herbal clinical re-en for intern expe skills and the

an to of of of of A It ------

to help theclientrestorebalanceandwellness. tioner gram. the individualclient’s needs. oping ommendations. ofbusiness. inmatters siderations 709, Working 2.00 SemesterCredits Clinical Strategies: CaseManagement HRB 753 managing Students 1.50 SemesterCredits Practice Management HRB 766 movement The Independent Study and Clinic Partial for Credit Semester 1.00 Study;Clinic Full for Credits Semester 2.00 Cultivating aHealingPresence HRB 757 HRB Focus strategies, symptoms, develop

work

505, students Skills is personalized expectations, placed will

with a and

of HRB herbal, into and include small this receive the

apply the on Emphasis 605, the designing course business

dietary promotional application

aligning cases strategies

exploring clinical HRB a knowledge practical reflects is and studies 553 or practices

phase client placed clinical the appropriate behavioral of and skills, the approach ethical of meaning and learned from on HRB student’s

the that practice. financial practi devel HRB con pro rec 653 will to to of in - - - - - w.a.d www.tai.edu 61

HERBAL MEDICINE Faculty Biographies Program Director the College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (UK). A national leader James Snow, RH (AHG) in the development of the acupuncture profession and the emerg- James Snow is the director of the Herbal Medicine program at Tai ing healing arts community, he has served as a commissioner of the Sophia Institute and a professional member of the American Herbalist Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Guild. He has been working in the field of herbal medicine since 1986, on the board of trustees of the Horizon Foundation (a community completing the herbal residency program at the Southwest School of wellness foundation in Howard County, Maryland, which, in 2008, hon- Botanical Medicine in 1991. Before moving to Maryland in 2002, he ored him with its annual Leadership Award), and a panelist at meetings was the primary clinical instructor at the California School of Herbal sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the White House Studies. Snow has been in private clinical practice since 1994, blending Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Bob lec- traditional herbal wisdom with modern research perspectives. He has tures throughout the United States and abroad, and is author of Com- a strong belief in integrative healing, having worked in consort with mon Sense for the Healing Arts. physicians at the Santa Rosa Medical Group and Sonoma County In- dian Health Services. His favorite experience as a teacher is helping Camille Freeman, M.S., LDN, (RH) AHG students learn to think for themselves. A core faculty member, Camille received her bachelor’s degree from Rice University in 2000 and completed an apprenticeship in herbal Core Faculty studies with Desert Woman Botanicals in Gila, New Mexico, in 2001. Bevin Clare, M.S., RH (AHG) She received her master’s in herbal medicine from the Tai Sophia Insti- Bevin Clare is the Clinical Division chair of the Herbal Medicine pro- tute in 2004, and is a professional member of the American Herbalists gram. She is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist with a deep love of Guild. She is certified as a nutrition specialist through the American plants. Bevin holds a M.S. in Infectious Disease from the London School College of Nutrition, and is a licensed nutritionist in the State of Mary- of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with her thesis research conducted land. In 2007, Camille completed an M.S. in physiology and biophysics at the NIA (National Institute on Aging) at the National Institutes of from Georgetown University. Her primary clinical focus lies in repro- Health, and a B.S. in ethnobotany from Lesley University. Bevin has ductive health and endocrinology. Camille is passionate about promot- studied herbal medicine around the world and blends her knowledge ing sustainability in healthcare and helping women of all ages deepen of traditional uses of plants with modern science and contemporary their understanding of the body’s many cycles. healthcare strategies. Bevin also serves on the faculty of the Massachu- setts College of Pharmacy, is on the board of directors of United Plant Simon Mills, M.A., FNIMH, MCPP Savers, is codirector of the Herbal Clinic for All, and lectures nationally. Founder, past program director, and a core faculty member of the Bevin is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and Herbal Medicine program, Simon Mills has practiced as a medical has served on their governing council since 2002. herbalist since 1977. He holds a degree in medical sciences from Cam- bridge University, and also completed the four-year professional train- Dianne M. Connelly, Ph.D., M.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) ing provided by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK). In Chancellor and cofounder of the Institute, Dianne Connelly has been 1987 he cofounded the Centre for Complementary Health Studies a practitioner of traditional acupuncture since 1972, receiving her mas- at the University of Exeter. In 1996 he was appointed by the Prince ter’s qualification from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (UK) of Wales to chair the regulatory working group in the Prince’s Foun- in 1979. She obtained a Ph.D. in cross-cultural medicine from Union dation for Integrated Medicine. Since 1997 Mills has been secretary Graduate School in 1975, an M.A. from New York University School of the European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy, the major of Education in 1970, and her B.A. from Le Moyne College in 1967. An European body working to ensure quality, safety, and efficacy for herbal international lecturer (she lectures regularly in Italy and Germany), she medicinal products in collaboration with European medicines regula- is the author of Traditional Acupuncture: The Law of the Five Elements and tors. In 2000 he became special adviser to the House of Lords Select All Sickness is Home Sickness, and coauthor of Alive and Awake: Wisdom Committee on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In 2005 he for Kids. She is the mother of Blaize, Jade, and Caeli, as well as grand- was appointed a professional member of the new Herbal Medicines mother to Tamar , Lennox, and Rianna. Advisory Committee charged with advising the government of the United Kingdom. He now heads up Plant Medicine CIC, a social enter- Robert M. Duggan, M.A., M.Ac. (UK), Dipl.Ac. (NCCA) prise company based in the UK to provide highest quality information Robert (Bob) Duggan, president and co-founder of Tai Sophia Institute, on herbal medicine through an open-access website on www.plant- has practiced traditional acupuncture since 1972. He holds a master’s medicine.com. degree in human relations and community studies from New York University, as well as a master’s in moral theology from St. Joseph’s Seminary, and received his master’s certification in acupuncture from

62 Tai Sophia Institute the Sophia West bioactivity the Greensboro, As James A. “Jim” Duke, Ph.D. Distinguished Lecturer Kevin Kevin Spelman, B.S., RH(AHG), MCPP various sionals ences, Kappa cally ofPhytotherapy intheUnitedKingdom. ners was conferred. Central first provided he of and medicine most clinical Duke Medicine States he North serves was an UK. analysis to Bachelors rich recently

Africa, Spelman leads Ayurveda, Department economic graduate and

update herbal Institute, institutions. elected He America. areas higher in program. as Carolina, of research is

the ethnobotanical

of and distinguished core medicinal currently medicine of several of of nutrient is

distinguished education U.S.

of and

and working the botanist Science Mr. a the

faculty

University Mr. He research of

Jim scientists,

He a Spelman first western world. Agriculture.

of Spelman doctoral using continues plants. Duke for levels is his degree in with Masters with lecturer on also fifteen trips

30 proteomics the scientist Dr.

alumnus

and botanical of Past herbalism. had in has children a a

published was student Duke North Herbal member women with in

Ph.D. to Today, held of also international in years, a botanical a compile 32-year at Science the founding some Tai

is a medicine in practiced

with Carolina University

at in number

methodology Medicine a Over drawing Master of Sophia botany books. of his Phi the 50

early neurological data the medicine career Green degree Eta University the faculty years research

of to Fluent of (Chapel College Institute an from on on Sigma childbearing program of last faculty healthcare Science Farmacy eclectic with in medicinal the North after to member decade in the in clinical and has research the of of disorders medical Hill), positions Spanish, the to his University at in Practitio Exeter Carolina, blend included Phi U.S. ecologi Garden,

profes degree United Herbal the he where herbal age of plants Beta

and

the the has sci Dr. Tai of at in in in - - - -

it waschallenging. Alaska andHonduras. fromcollege, After Elyse graduated Herbal MedicineAlumna(‘05) Elyse Williams Graduate Profile with oneofmy fellow graduates, abusiness inJune2008andhave “Igraduated sincestarted will always bewithme. intomy wholebeing. learned whatI bestandtoincorporate tofindways Ilearned ported and theirplants,” reconnect tonature andthehealingrhythms aroundthem.” skills andstay open, This isanewandexcitingtime, ofnature. these medicinalqualitiesandthe healing patterns about would getpeopleintheDCareaoutsideandlearning our own backyards. power andteachingaboutthemedicinalqualitiesofplantsin “Ihave apassionfor connecting peopletonature’s healing there andinDupontCircle. DC, at Apothecary products. educational classesandcreatingecologically sustainable herbal company, molecular science, my interests(thesedays, but couldn’tfindonethatbroughttogether program graduate thisinterestinplantsandpeople. to pursue out onexams, information, breezing throughschoolby cramming experience, Sophia andleaves thesame.’ “Asoneofmy classmatessays, and knewthatwasit! Institute’s website, advisedmeto, a friend asclinicalherbalistsatthefacilities andarebothpracticing

DeepGreen We have createdaMedicinalHerbalGardenand regardlessofwhatyou’re studying. alotofit. thenforgetting Tulsi HolisticLivinginGeorgetown, shesays. Nomatterhow farIamfrom readabouttheherbalmedicineprogram, whichwasn’ttheemphasisIwanted). onsomeclassesnow that Iamworking creative andintunewithpeople’s needto

totheindigenouscultures “I wasdrawn

Wellness, ‘Check out aremoving botany toward programs

“And whenIreturned, It’s anincredibly transformative Itwasajoyful experience, allowing metolookatmy we areholdingretreats and

Ashley Litecky. ‘No onecomesto Tai Sophia.’ in shespentthreeyears Here, Isearchedfor a Ilooked upthe Iwassup Iwasusedto

Through our w.a.d www.tai.edu Tai Sophia, Iwanted

Washington spittingit Tai and -

Then it

HERBAL MEDICINE Commonly Asked Questions Currently, the American Herbalists Guild, a well established organiza- What is the difference between the Master of Science degree tion in the United States for practicing clinical herbalists, has just over program in herbal medicine and the Chinese Herb Certificate 200 professional members. It is clear there is a great national need for program? herbalists in this country. Graduates of the Herbal Medicine program The Herbal Medicine degree program is a graduate program centered are helping to fill this need by working as professional practitioners, primarily on Western herbalism. It is open to students who meet the consultants and educators. As of June of 2008, 52 students have grad- prerequisites of having a bachelor’s degree, three credits of physiol- uated from the Herbal Medicine program. With a pioneering spirit, ogy, and a number of health requirements, as outlined in the Herbal these graduates have joined integrative medical clinics, community Medicine admissions section (page 54). For information about the Chi- wellness centers or have established private clinical practices. Alumni nese Herb Certificate program, please contact the Office of Graduate have found jobs teaching at universities, in community colleges and Admissions. herbal schools. Others have been recruited to work for premier herbal companies providing education to health professionals. Two graduates What do graduates gain from completing this program? have used this program as a foundation for their PhD work in the field Natural products sales continue to grow in the U.S. and are now re- of Nursing and in Public Health. ported by the Natural Products Association to be in excess of 85 billion dollars (2006). These significant numbers suggest that the public Mostly importantly our graduates are living their passion. Our gradu- is looking for ways to support their own health. Millions of people rely ates work to make a difference in the health of the individual, helping on the media for information about herbal products and nutritional people to make informed self care choices about herbs, nourishment supplements. Our graduates serve the public by providing a deeper and ways of being. They are engaged in deep listening and conversa- understanding of herbal medicine, one that honors traditional wis- tions about how to support one another and create ease in our world dom and modern research while recognizing individual differences, as community. They are embracing a truly satisfying way of life that honors well as the need to support the entire person- body, mind and spirit. the plants and people who share this planet. Graduates with a Master of Science degree in herbal medicine are Do students work while attending the program? well-trained in these areas and are skilled in teaching people about The Herbal Medicine program is considered a full time program. Class- self-care. es are scheduled two days a week and one weekend a month, with the expectation of 15-20 hours per week of outside study. If students must work, the faculty suggests that students limit working hours to 16 hours per week or less.

64 Tai Sophia Institute deep hunger. and theworld’s own deepgladness between our the intersection calling istofind To findour Buechner —Frederick Additional Information S ECTIONX w.a.d www.tai.edu 65

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closing Words from our Chancellor In one of his poems, Pablo Neruda wrote, “I want to do with you what Spring does with the cherry trees...” As Chancellor, on behalf of all of us already here at Tai Sophia Institute, I call you to join us at the “watering hole”—join us to bud, blossom, flourish, and bear your fruit in one of our program offerings. Let this good place be for you, too.

Life is not a finished action. Love is not a completed thought. Together we are creating the discourses and practices for living lovingly with one another. We are not simply “parking” here on earth. We are here to build a “dwelling”—thinking that will serve the children and honor the ancestors. So, friend, welcome. Know that the work you do here will be grounded in the ancient wisdom and philosophical bones that underlie all our courses. In the words of our SOPHIA promise, it is for us...

To come to life more fully, So as to serve life more wisely and more nobly. Sagely stillness within. Sovereign service without.

Thank you for taking seriously and joyfully the gift of being here alive and awake to the inescapable mystery of existence. Together, let us awaken and come to life more fully.

Affectionately, with appreciation,

Dianne M. Connelly, Ph.D., M.Ac. Chancellor

66 Tai Sophia Institute (now (now (now (now M.Ac., Larson, Kaiya(ACU) M.Ac., Gilbert, HopeFinn(ACU) M.Ac., Gigliotti, Tyme (ACU) CollegeofNutrition American Specialist, Nutrition Certified Registered Herbalist, M.S., Physiology, University Georgetown M.S., Freeman, Camille(HRB) Acupuncture M.Ac. University Services, SchoolofEducation, New York M.A., Duggan, (ACU, Robert AHA, HRB) Chinese M.Ac. School Union Graduate Ph.D., Philosophy, Comparative Connelly, Dianne(ACU, AHA, HRB) of Hygieneand M.S. Infectious Disease, LondonSchool Registered Herbalist, Clare, Bevin (HRB) M.Ac., Childs, Wendy (ACU) M.Ac., Leeds M.A. (UK), EnglishLiterature,of University Blaiwas, David (ACU) M.A., Baker, Anne (AHA) Core Faculty Graduate DegreeProgramFaculty Herbalists Guild Herbalists Guild Tai SophiaInstitute HerbalMedicine, HumanRelations&Community Applied Healing (UK), (UK), Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai Sophia Institute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute)

Tai SophiaInstitute Traditional Traditional Traditional Traditional Acupuncture Collegeof Collegeof Tropical Medicine Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute

American American

Arts, Tai Sophia Institute Traditional Chinese Traditional

M.Ac., M.Ac., Abrams, Barbara(ACU) Associate Faculty J.C.D., University, Lateran Rome, Italy CarolinaatChapelHill North Ph.D., Philosophy, of University Sullivan, John (AHA) College of Advanced Licentiatein Acupuncture, Institute ofClassical Licentiate in Acupuncture, The Worsley Stennett, Deanna(ACU) Registered Herbalist, B.S., Biochemistry, ofNewMexico University Spelman, Kevin (HRB) Guild Registered Herbalist, Snow, James(HRB) M.Ac., Smith, Sharon (ACU) M.Ac., Most, Heidi(ACU) Phytotherapy (UK) of Member oftheCollegePractitioners National InstituteofMedicalHerbalists(UK) Cambridge, M.A., MedicalSciences, of University Mills, Simon(HRB) (now M.A., Millison, Jeffery(ACU) M.Ac., Kiev MedicalInstitute M.D. (Ukraine), Neurology, Maltseva, Tatyana (ACU) (now (now (now ofPhytotherapy (UK) of Practitioners Member oftheCollege Herbalists Guild HolisticPsychology, Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute)

Traditional Traditional Traditional Tai SophiaInstitute Traditional Traditional Cambridge, Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture

American Herbalists American Acupuncture (UK) EnglandFellow, BoulderCollege

(now M.Ac., Brandt, Edna(ACU) (now M.Ac., M.S.W., atBaltimore ofMaryland University Berman, Sue(ACU) (now M.Ac., Beatty, Margaret (ACU) (now M.Ac., Balles, Thomas (ACU, AHA) B.S., School ofMedicine (now M.Ac., Homan, Celeste(ACU) M.Ac., ofDelaware University M.S., Hipkins, Sharon (ACU) (now M.Ac., Hecker, Arnie (ACU) Ph.D., Duncan, Kimberly L.K. (ACU) (now M.Ac., Duggan, Susan(ACU, AHA) M.Ac., ofBaltimore University M.S.W., ClinicalMentalHealth, DePetro, (ACU) Cheryl M.Ac., Cutler, Jody (ACU) (now M.Ac., Catlin, Barbara Tansill (ACU) (now M.Ac., Burman-Magday, Carol (ACU) HopeCollege ChildNursing, Maternal Pharmacology, Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai Sophia Institute) Tai Sophia Institute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute)

Traditional Traditional Traditional Traditional Traditional Tai SophiaInstitute Traditional Traditional Tai SophiaInstitute Tai SophiaInstitute Traditional Traditional Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Mayo Graduate w.a.d www.tai.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Jabs, Cynthia (ACU) Perkins, Martin III (ACU) Brown, Stephanie Mwangaza (ACU) M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute (now Tai Sophia Institute) (now Tai Sophia Institute) Busko, Ruth (ACU) Javornik, Noreen (ACU) Phillips, Michael M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.S., Ohio State University M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute (now Tai Sophia Institute) Carter, Kate (ACU) (now Tai Sophia Institute) M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute Schuyler, Barbara (ACU) (now Tai Sophia Institute) Johnsen, Robin (ACU) M.S.W., University of Maryland Cert. of Comp., Traditional Acupuncture M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute Conroy, Ryan (ACU) Institute (now Tai Sophia Institute) (now Tai Sophia Institute) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute A.D.N., Nursing, Howard Community College M.A., International Relations, Schwartz, Lynn (ACU) American University Jones, Allyson (AHA) M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute M.S.W., University of Maryland at Baltimore (now Tai Sophia Institute) Crosland, Kathy (ACU) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Sweeney, Ed (ACU) Kane, Diane (ACU, AHA) M.A., Organizational Psychology, Rider College Dorst, Heather (ACU) M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute M.A., Human Resources Development, M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute (now Tai Sophia Institute) Graduate School of Human Resources (now Tai Sophia Institute) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Keast, Catherine “Cricket” (ACU) Drewyer, Douglas (AHA) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Tano, Robert (ACU) Doctorate of Dental Surgery, M.D., University of Maryland Medical School University of Maryland Baltimore College Keener, Diana (ACU) of Dental Surgery M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Wolf, Vanina (ACU) M.A., Applied Healing Arts, M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Tai Sophia Institute Kipphut, Elizabeth (ACU) M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute Assistant Faculty Earley, Deborah (ACU) (now Tai Sophia Institute) Al-Amin, Rabab (ACU) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute MacFarlane, Stacey (ACU, AHA) Fellows, Elizabeth (ACU) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Alberga, Diane (ACU) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.S., Mathematical Sciences, Mihalick, Anne (ACU) Ferguson, Star (ACU) Clemson University M.D., Jefferson Medical College M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute Follingstad, Susaanti (ACU) (now Tai Sophia Institute) Amero, Rhonda (ACU) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Morgan, Lillian (ACU) Gellis, Michelle (ACU) M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute Aubrey-Miller, Della (ACU) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute (now Tai Sophia Institute) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute National Board Certified, NCCAOM Mullineaux, Dixie (ACU) Barr, Jennifer Cooke (ACU) Isaac, Ellie (ACU, AHA) M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute (now Tai Sophia Institute) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Beares, David (ACU, AHA) Kerr, Craig (ACU) Owen, Patty (ACU) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Beatty, Teal (ACU) King, Alexander (HRB) Padgett, Janet (ACU) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute Ph.D., Biophysics, Johns Hopkins University M.S., Herbal Medicine, Tai Sophia Institute M.Ac., Traditional Acupuncture Institute Bejarano, Maria Mercedes (ACU) Kirk, Sarah (AHA) (now Tai Sophia Institute) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.A., Applied Healing Arts, Tai Sophia Institute Padrick, Gregory (ACU) Black, Sherrie (ACU) Landers, T. Justin (ACU) Lic.Ac., College of Integrated Chinese J.D., Washington College of Law M.Ac., American College of Acupuncture Medicine (UK) M.Ac., Tai Sophia Institute M.A.O.M., American College of Acupuncture Dip. CHM, College of Integrated Chinese National Board Certified, NCCAOM Medicine (UK) Borchard, Jillian (HRB) M.S., Herbal Medicine, Tai Sophia Institute

68 Tai Sophia Institute (now (now (now (now College ofNutrition American Specialist, Nutrition Certified Registered Herbalist, M.S., Snow, Rebecca(HRB) M.Ac., Smith, Nancy(ACU) M.Ac., Shapero, Bob(ACU) M.Ac., Schirber, Becky(ACU) M.Ac., College Park Biology,Conservation ofMaryland, University M.S., Sustainable Development and Rowan, Deborah(ACU) Institute M.A., J.D., ofBaltimoreSchoolLaw University Reed, Belinda(AHA) M.Ac., Porter, KatherineHancock(ACU) M.Ac., Peterson, Abby (ACU) M.Ac., Perillan, Lucia(ACU) M.Ac., Panella, Joe (ACU) M.Ac., Nordell, Patricia(ACU) M.Ac., Nether, CaraMichele(ACU) M.Ac., M.A., Sociology, ofNew CityUniversity York McPartlan, Theresa (ACU) M.Ac., M.A., Psychology, Duke University Mannis, Laura(ACU) M.Ac., Lloyd, Leslie(ACU) M.Ac., Lazarowitz, (ACU)Arthur Herbalists Guild HerbalMedicine,

Applied Healing Tai Sophia Institute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute)

Tai Sophia Institute Traditional Tai Sophia Institute Tai Sophia Institute Traditional Tai SophiaInstitute Traditional Tai SophiaInstitute Tai SophiaInstitute Tai SophiaInstitute Tai SophiaInstitute Tai SophiaInstitute Tai SophiaInstitute Traditional Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute

American

Arts, Tai SophiaInstitute

Tai Sophia Chinese Chinese M.Ac., M.S., Counseling, University Shippensburg Takahashi, Nancy(ACU, AHA) M.Ac., Stromberg, Tessler (ACU) M.Ac. Grissmer, Jane(ACU) SchoolofHygieneandPublic Health University Master ofHealthSciences, JohnsHopkins School ofHygieneandPublic Health Doctor ofScience, JohnsHopkinsUniversity Geller, Gail(AHA) Ph.D., Botany, Carolina ofNorth University Duke, James(HRB) M.Ac. Daniel, Jack(ACU) Carolina of North Ph.D., Pharmacology, University Cott, Jerry(HRB) Dipl. C.P.M., BastyrUniversity N.D. BastyrUniversity, Bove, (HRB) Mary Registered Herbalist, Bergner, Paul(HRB) M.Ac., M.Ed., BostonUniversity Baker, Betsy(ACU) Registered Herbalist, 7Song (HRB) Distinguished Lecturer of NewOrleans M.F.A., Creative Writing, University M.A., Theological Studies, ofDayton University Violi, Jen (AHA) Institute M.Ac., Thompson, Hunter(ACU) (now M.A., (now Herbalists Guild Herbalists Guild Medicine (UK) Phytotherapy,

Applied Healing (UK), (UK), Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute)

Tai SophiaInstitute Tai SophiaInstitute Traditional Traditional Acupuncture Acupuncture Collegeof Collegeof Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute CollegeofHerbal

American American Arts, Traditional Traditional

Tai Sophia Registered Herbalist, Medical Herbalists Member, McQuade Crawford, Amanda (HRB) Chinese M.Ac. McCormick, James(ACU) (now M.Ac., Nova/Pacific University Western Ph.D., Marinakis, Peter (ACU) Registered Herbalist, Maier, Kathleen(HRB) (now M.Ac., Johns HopkinsUniversity Ph.D., Literature, German Hollyday, Guy(ACU) Qi GongMaster Instructor Zhang, Chan (ACU) Registered Herbalist, N.D., BastyrUniversity Yarnell, Eric(HRB) Registered Herbalist, Winston, David (HRB) Registered Herbalist, Upton, Roy (HRB) Elevated Competency, HerbalStudies Strauss, Paul(HRB) Acupuncture M.Ac. M.D., Smith, Fritz(ACU) of Paris-Jussieu D.E.A., Chinese, University (France) ofParis-Nanterre University Master degree, ofParis-Nanterre University Master degree, (France), ClassicalLiterature Rochat dela Vallee, Elisabeth(ACU) Loyola College M.Ed. ofMaryland, CollegePark University Ph.D., Intellectualand Women’s Studies, Mitchell, HelenBuss(AHA) Herbalists Guild Herbalists Guild Herbalists Guild Herbalists Guild Herbalists Guild CollegeofMedicine California Studies, andMasterofModern Psychology, (UK), (UK), Tai SophiaInstitute) Tai SophiaInstitute)

Traditional Traditional NationalInstituteof Acupuncture Collegeof Collegeof Philosophy (France),

Acupuncture Institute Acupuncture Institute

American American American American American Traditional Traditional Chinese w.a.d www.tai.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Board and Staff Listings Board of Trustees John C. Wilson, Director, Publications Sherman Cohn, J.D., Chairperson Mary Ellen Zorbaugh, Editor Adele Wilzack, R.N., M.P.H., Vice Chairperson Harwood Beville, M.B.A. Administrative Staff Dianne M. Connelly, Ph.D., M.Ac. (UK) Charles Ali, Data Analyst Robert M. Duggan, M.A., M.Ac. (UK) Anya Blakeley, Ambassador Donald Manekin, B.A. Sharon Braitsch, Assistant Manager, Meeting Point Bookstore Simon Mills, M.A. Julie Butler, Graduate Admissions Counselor Rustum Roy, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. Amy Byrne-Crowell, Client Services Coordinator Jeanette Cartron, Client Services Receptionist Board of Overseers Andrea Claypoole, Facilities Liaison, Baltimore Faculty-Supervised Anne Bartley, B.A. Student Clinic George Bunting, M.B.A. Sara Comeau, Academic & Student Affairs Advisor Guy Hollyday, Ph.D. Virginia Cook, Administrative Coordinator, Faculty-Supervised Wayne Jonas, M.D. Student Clinic Ralph L. Lotkin, J.D. Ashleigh Creveling, Client Services Receptionist Fritz Frederick Smith, M.D., M.Ac. (UK) Kathleen Crosland, Faculty & Student Coordinator, Community John G. Sullivan, J.C.D., Ph.D. Health Clinical Lab Christina Doyle, Sales Associate, Meeting Point Bookstore Executive Staff Douglas Drewyer, Sales Associate, Meeting Point Bookstore Robert M. Duggan, President Christian Fadgen, Webmaster Dianne M. Connelly, Chancellor Star Ferguson, Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Barbara Ellrich, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Eileen Foley, Program Coordinator, Herbal Medicine Program of the Graduate School Imani Grant, Sales Associate, Meeting Point Bookstore Frank Vitale, Executive Vice President and Chief Development John Hall, Ambassador and Operations Office/ Treasurer Kathy Harris, Client Services Receptionist Blaize Connelly-Duggan, Senior Vice President for Planning Pamela Hartke, Coordinator of Community Programs and Events and Business Development Phyllis Kellay, Executive Assistant to the President Lisa Connelly-Duggan, Senior Vice President for External Affairs Jenifer Kirin, Reference Librarian and Technology Porsché Klemm, Herb Dispensary Production Manager Judith Broida, Vice President for Academic Affairs Belinda Knight, Herb Dispensary Compounding Assistant Marc Levin, Vice President for Business & Financial Services/Assistant Shannon Mavros, Administrative Assistant, Chinese Herb Certificate Treasurer Program Antje Wirth, Vice President for Advancement Helen Metzman, Manager, Herb Garden Andrea Morris, Information Coordinator, Registrar’s Office Administration Erin Nelson, Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs & Anne Baker, Program Director, Applied Healing Arts Program Coordinator, Applied Healing Arts Patricia Bracey-Alston, Director of Human Enrichment Jason Nies, Human Enrichment Representative Lisa Callaway, Administrator, Clinical Services Terumi Powell, Sales Associate, Meeting Point Bookstore Selwyn David, Senior Accountant Robin Reel, Program Coordinator, Acupuncture Program Pamela DeMartino, Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs & Juan Robles, Facilities Coordinator Registrar Kate Sammons, Library Assistant Deneb Falabella, Associate Program Director, Acupuncture Program Carol Schroeder, Graduate Admissions Counselor Cara Frank, Program Director, Chinese Herb Certificate Program Han Seung, Chinese Herb Dispenary Coordinator Melodie Jackson, Director of Financial Aid Stephanie Slaughter, Facilities Liaison, Silver Spring Faculty-Supervised Gabrielle Julien-Molineaux, Director of Graduate Admissions Student Clinic Mary Kay Kenney, Director of Community Programs Edward Sweeney, Resident/Mentor Group Coordinator David McKaig, Director, Meeting Point Bookstore Jen Violi, Press and Marketing Associate Jeff Millison, Program Director, Acupuncture Program Sarah Wehner, Library Assistant Stuart Rodes, Manager, Library/Learning Resources Center Daniel Wessels, Help Desk Technician W. Harry Schwarz, Associate Vice President for Business Services William Wessel, Library Assistant and Facilities Liaison, Laurel James Snow, Program Director, Herbal Medicine Program Faculty-Supervised Student Clinic Chiyuki Tanaka, Senior Accountant Maya Wilcox, Client Services Receptionist Robyn Urbach, Associate Director, Herbal Medicine Program Ronald Williams, Ambassador Marcia Yurko, Insurance Coordinator/Accountant

70 Tai Sophia Institute Application deadlinesandfees betweenApplication form Applied Healing HerbalistGuild(AHG) American Admission requirements Admissions process Acupuncture program Accreditation, Accreditation Commissionfor Accessibility for thephysically challenged Bookstore Board of Board ofOverseers Belvedere Squareclinic Baltimore clinic B Academic calendars A Index Project ofExcellence goals andoutcomes ofstudy course descriptions course admission requirements academic calendar students International Herbal Medicineprogram Applied Healing Acupuncture program tuition andfees application andadmissionsprocedures purpose licensure goals andoutcomes credit transfer ofstudy course exemption policy course descriptions course clinics application fee admission requirements academic calendar Medicine(ACAOM)Oriental Herbal Medicineprogram Applied Healing Acupuncture program Trustees

Tai SophiaInstitute program Arts program Arts program Arts Acupuncture and 36 &37 20, 6, 39 42 17 48 44 46 47 45 45 43 64 19 54 45 24 18 17 15 22 39 22 26 39 31 17 24 25 21 10 55 45 25 70 70 9 6 8 9 9 Campus, licensingexam California California C Housing Herbal Medicineprogram H Financial aid Fees Faculty Facilities, F Exemption policy, English languagerequirements E statement Diversity Disability services D Credit transfers program Creative Leadership descriptions Course Community HealthInitiatives (CHI) Commission onHigherEducation Clinic for Researchers, Clinic andresourcefees Clinics, Student Faculty-Supervised program Chinese HerbCertification Chancellor, Free Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) Family EducationLoanProgram Federal StudentClinics Faculty-Supervised Baltimore City Recovery inCommunity Baltimore CityRecovery NeighborhoodCenter Penn-North goals andoutcomes credit transfer ofstudy course descriptions course class day (hours) admission requirements academic calendar Clinic andresource Tuition Application Herbal Medicineprogram program Chinese HerbCertification Applied Healing Acupuncture program Student Application for Federal campus

Tai SophiaInstitute Acupuncture Board closingwords

courses Acupuncture program program Arts HerbalMedicineprogram Aid (FAFSA) 9, 25, 30, 41, 57, 60 w.a.d www.tai.edu 9, 25, 30, 41,60 37, 50, 62, 18, 11, 30 13 67 40 40 39 10 52 20 56 58 55 54 55 51 18 17 19 16 10 39 45 58 66 47 31 57 18 42 66 13 11 71 8 8 9 6 9 9

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I S Immigration form I-20 19 Scholarship, general 12 Institutional values 7 Scholarship, minority 12 International students 19 Security, campus 10 Intensives 29, 31, 47, 48, 55, 56, 57, 58 Silver Spring clinic 9 Interviews, admission 17 SOPHIA (School of Philosophy and Healing in Action) Invitation from the President 1 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 45, 46, 47, 48, 56, 58, 59 Staff , Tai Sophia Institute 70 L Stafford loans 11 Laurel clinic 9 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) 19 Library/Learning Resources Center (LRC) 8 Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) 19 Student clinics M Baltimore (Belvedere Square) 9 Maryland Board of Acupuncture 39 Laurel 9 Maryland Community Health Initiatives—see Community Health Silver Spring 9 Initiatives (CHI) 9 Student handbook 10 Maryland Higher Education Commission 6, 39 Materials, overview and additional costs 18 T Meeting Point Bookstore 8 Tai Sophia Institute Minority scholarship 12 accessibility for the physically challenged 10 Mission, Tai Sophia Institute 6 accreditation 6 campus 8 N disability services 10 National Accreditation Commission for Schools and Colleges of facilities, campus 8 Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NACSCAOM)—see institutional values 7 Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental library 8 Medicine 42 mission 6 National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental nonprofit status 4 Medicine exam 39 parking 8 Non-discrimination policy, Tai Sophia Institute 16 security, campus 10 Nonprofit status, Tai Sophia Institute 4 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 19 O Tuition and fees 18 Open houses 20 U P U.S. Department of Education 13 U.S. Department of Homeland Security 19 Parking, campus 8 U.S. Secretary of Education 6 Penn-North Neighborhood Center 9 Policies of the programs 10 V Professional organizations 42, 64 Values, Tai Sophia Institute 7 Q Veterans benefits 13 Visit, campus 16, 17, 20 Questions and answers 20, 41, 49, 64 R W Wheelchair accessibility 10 Redefining Health workshop 20 Refund policy 18 Residency requirements 10

72 Tai Sophia Institute Address inquiries to: 7750 Montpelier Road Laurel, Maryland 20723 www.tai.edu Telephone: Baltimore 410-888-9048 Washington 301-725-1674 Toll free 800-735-2968 Office of Graduate Admissions ext. 6647 Fax 410-888-9349 E-mail [email protected]

Phone Reference List: Clinical Services ext. 6614 Community Programs ext. 6611 Development ext. 6641 Financial Aid ext. 6628 Library ext. 6644 Meeting Point Bookstore ext. 6632 Registrar ext. 6620