CHINATOWN WELLNESS CENTER
presents the
ONE-YEAR TRAINING IN
CHINESE MEDICAL AROMATHERAPY
with Jeffrey C. Yuen
For thousand of years, the therapeutic use of essential oils of aromatic plants
has been utilized for the maintenance and restoration of health. Essential
oils, believed to possess the most concentrated aspect of a plant, were
anointed for their scent and applied to create healing on the multi-layered
bodymindspirit continuum. Today, aromatherapy is rapidly becoming one
of the most popular modalities of healing available.
Qualities of Essential Oils
This program will begin with discussions on the energetic qualities of
essential oils and properties such as volatility and viscosity, along with a
framework from Chinese medical perspectives, including associations between
odor qualities, taste, and five elements. Based on a recognition of the
characteristics of the parent plant, correlations will be given between the
differents oils and their energetic levels and effects on specific organs
and metabolic systems.
Science vs. Chinese Medical Approach
Scientific research has found a multitude of therapeutic properties in the
components of essential oils, but generally fails to explain how to apply
these oils for the benefit of the client/patient. For example, science has
demonstrated that common essential oil components have antitumor effects,
but no real strategy has been developed for their application. The same
applies to many other properties. The Chinese medical approach is able to
articulate those crucial elements, which is missing from the purely western
viewpoint. More importantly, the Chinese medical approach empowers the
therapist to translate knowledge into effective and meaningful results.
Chinese Medical & Therapeutic Strategies
Chinese medical and therapeutic strategies, such as strengthening the
upright qi, eliminating toxins, or removing blockages will be presented
along with guidelines for selecting the appropriate essential oils to formulate
synergies for the treatment of individuals with different clinical problems, including
degenerative conditions, psychological issues, lifestyle stressors, and
infections. Classical concepts of character-typing will also be explored and
how to mediate these temperaments.
Learn how their properties are activated upon absorption through the skin and
acupuncture points, inhalation, and internal intake. In addition, hygienic
skin care and the effects of essential oils on the pysche will be explored.
About the Instructor
Jeffrey Yuen is the Dean of Academic Affairs for the Acupuncture Program at the
Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences in New York City. Mr.
Yuen is a frequent speaker at the annual Scientific Aromatherapy
Conference. He was featured in the professional journal, Aroma, as a
pioneer in the integration of essential oils and their use within the framework
of Chinese medicine. Jeffrey lectures nationally and abroad to schools,
colleges and associations of acupuncture, medical universities, and
international conferences.
“Mr. Yuen has become the most innovative contributor to aromatherapy, his
compelling presentations at the last three PIA conferences were received with
undivided enthusiasm.”
- Kurt Schnaubelt, author of Advanced Aromatherapy
and Medical Aromatherapy.
Register early to ensure your enrollment as class will be limited. Make
checks payable to Chinatown Wellness Center and send registration
Chinatown Wellness Center
52 Walker St. 2nd Floor
New York, Ny, 10013.
CEU Approved
No audiotaping or videotaping of class will be permitted.