Course Descriptions

ND Practice Management

This series covers the required steps necessary to start and maintain a private naturopathic medical practice, including an in-depth review of clinic business operations and management, development, administration and marketing. Students will also have an opportunity to explore other professional paths as naturopathic physicians, such as starting a career in academics, research, consulting, sales, or joining existing integrative medicine practices. Prerequisites: classes must be taken in sequence from I–V

ND Therapeutics

Nutrition (Master’s Level)

Qigong

Qigong literally means “energy work” or “energy cultivation.” Personal experience of, awareness of, and sensitivity to qi are considered imperative to the successful practice of classical Chinese medicine. In a series of nine weekend retreats and sets of weekly practice sessions, students are immersed in the fundamentals of the Jinjing (Tendon and Channel) School of Qigong, one of China’s true alchemical life science traditions. By way of traditional lineage instruction, students experience the elements of a deeply nourishing qigong practice and learn to apply their skills and knowledge to the education and treatment of others. In particular, students learn to prescribe individualized qigong treatment plans for patients.

The teaching series is designed for CCM students admitted into the Qigong Certificate program.