Iridology, the study of the iris of the eye, is a type of diagnostic technique that allows you to evaluate the patients’ health conditions based on the patterns, colors, markings and other characteristics of the iris. Therefore, in Iridology, the eyes are believed to be the windows to the body's state of health.

       In this TCM Iridology workshop series, you will learn how to incorporate this new type of diagnostic modality into your clinic from Dr. Robert Wu, one of the very few who is proficient in both Iridology and TCM. Dr. Wu is going to share with you the invaluable knowledge of how to integrate iris diagnosis into diagnosing TCM conditions. He will also demonstrate how to utilize herbal formulas and acupuncture treatments in order to maximize the treatment results.

       There are currently 3 separate workshops being offered on the topic of Iridology. The workshop contents and learners' objective are summarized below: 

Detecting Illnesses Through the Irises (Introduction) – 7 Rings, 6 Major Markings, and 12 Major Syndromes

• 8 Hours/8 PDAs

• Fundamentals of Iridology

• Overview of the seven rings of the iris corresponding to specific physiologic system of the human body.

• Discussion on six major markings commonly found in patients as well as their correlated health conditions.

• Discussion on the correlation of characteristics of the iris with respect to each major syndrome.

 At the end of this workshop you will be able to:

1. Increase understanding about the underlying principles of TCM Iridology.
2. Incorporate Iridology diagnosis to your practice.
3. Determine the health conditions based on diagnosis of the iris markings.
4. Precisely distinguish the 12 possible major syndromes in the iris by shape, size, and direction
   
5. Describe symptoms and disorders with respect to each major syndrome.

Detecting Illnesses Through the Irises (Intermediate) – 8 Types of Cavities, 13 Major Body Types, and the Study of Pupil

• 8 Hours/8 PDAs

• Discussion of eight different types of cavities in the iris and the implications associated with each type of cavity.
  

• Description of the iris characteristics associated with 13 respective body types

• Discussion of the 12 types of pupil characteristics based on shapes and directions

• Description of relationships between the pupil and the intestinal ring.  

• Detailed discussion of symptoms correlated with observed characteristics of intestinal ring.

• Overview of herbal formulas for treating intestinal symptoms/diseases.

 At the end the workshop you will be able to:

1. Precisely distinguish eight types of cavities in the iris
2. Describe the implications associated with each type of cavity
3. Describe the special characteristics of the iris associated with each different body type. 
   
4. Describe how contraction and size of pupil are related to mental and physical health
5. Describe pathological changes associated with each pupil direction and shapes
6. Differentiate twelve types of pupil based on shapes and direction
7. Determine the gastro-intestinal symptoms from the relationship between pupil and intestinal ring
8. Prescribe herbal formulas that are effective to treat specific intestinal symptoms and diseases

Detecting Illnesses Through the Irises (Advanced) –The Study of Sclerology & Special Case Studies

• 8 Hours/8 PDAs

• Overview of principles of sclerology

• Discussion of 16 types of vessel appearance seen in the sclera and symptoms or disorders associated with each respective type

• Two innovative iridology diagnostic techniques will be taught and special cases archived by Dr. Wu will be presented.

1. Integrative analysis of X-ray with iridology
2. Comparative analysis of bilateral irises

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Determine 16 types of vessel appeared on the sclera
2. Describe the symptoms associated with each type of vessel appearance on the sclera
3. Determine symptoms and diseases by the integrative examination of x-ray image and iris image
4. Determine symptoms and diseases by comparative analysis of left and right iris images
   

       There are currently 4 separate workshops being offered on the topic of sports injuries. The workshop contents and learners' objective are summarized below: 

Sports Injuries Series (I) – TCM Examination and Clinical Differentiation of Sports Injuries

• 8 Hours/8 CEUs or PDAs

• Discussion of clinical examination and diagnostic skill set pertaining to sports injury

• Guidance of clinical differentiation and manifestation of injuries in the following body parts

• Neck
  
• Shoulder
• Lower back
• Pelvis
• Knee
• Ankle

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Locate the exact injury spot in the following area by utilizing a unique sports injury diagnosis: neck, shoulder, lower back, pelvis, knee, and ankle.
2. Differentiate the cause of sports injuries in aforementioned body parts
3. Describe the clinical manifestation of sports injuries in aforementioned body parts.
   

• 8 Hours/8 CEUs or PDAs

• Guilines of TCM examination of the following types of cervical spondylopathy

1. Nerve root type
2. Spinal type
3. Vertebral artery type
4. Sympathetic type
5. Prolapses of lumbar intervertebral disc
6. Spinal canal stenosis of lumbar vertebrae
   

• Guidelines of TCM examination of the following lower back pain:

1. Piriform muscle syndrome
2. Lumbar sprain
3. Lumbar contusion
   

• Discussion of appropriate TCM treatment modality specific to each type of cervical spondylopathy and lower back pain.

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Increase understanding of cervical spondylopathy and injuries associated with lower back pains
2. Use various inspection tests to classify types of cervical spondylopathy may be involved.
3. Use various inspection tests to differentiate diseases or syndromes associated with lower back pain
4. Prescribe appropriate TCM treatment modality according to the specific type of cervical spondylopathy,
5. Prescribe appropriate TCM treatment modality to heal syndromes or diseases associated with lower back pain

• 8 Hours/8 CEUs or PDAs

• Guidance of TCM examination of pain associated with shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle. Injuries associated with these body parts include:

• Shoulder pain: scapulohumeral periarthritis, supraspinitus tendonities, and omelgia

• Elbow pain: lateral humeral epicondylitis

• Wrist pain: tenosynovitis of styloid process of radius

• Knee pain: injury of collateral ligament or knee joint; strain of patella
• Ankle/heel pain: Calcaneodynia
  

• Discussion of appropriate TCM treatment modality specific to pain occurred in respective body parts.

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Use various inspection tests to classify types of diseases or disorders that are associated with specific body parts discussed in the course
   
2. Prescribe appropriate TCM treatment modality to alleviate the pain associated with specific body parts discussed in the course.

Sports Injuries Series (IV) - Advance Your Acupuncture Skills to Combat Common Sports Injuries Seen in TCM Practice

• 8 Hours/8CEUs or PDAs

• Introduction of advanced acupuncture skills to treat common symptoms seen in the TCM practice

• Discussion of illnesses occurred in the following regions of the body

• Head
  
1. Ringing in the ear; ringing in the head
2. Facial palsy/facial nerve vibration
   
3. Ptosis of eyelid (dropping eyelid)
4. Dysfunction of temporomandibular joint
   
• Neck and shoulder
1. Shoulder periarthritis (frozen shoulder)
2. Supraspinatus tendonitis
3. Biceps brachii tendonitis
4. Injury in biceps brachii short head
   
• Elbow and wrist
1. Tenosynovitis of styloid process of radius
2. Tenosynovitis of flexor digitorum
• Knee and ankle
1. injuries in collateral ligament
2. injuries in anterior/posterior cruciate ligament
3. Feet turned outward/inward
4. Bursa suprapatellarisitis
   
• Dr. Wu's live demonstration of acupuncture skills.

 At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Locate acupoints that are relevant to the treatment of the illnesses mentioned above
   
2. Improve acupuncture skills to treat symptoms or illnesses occurred in head, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and ankle.

• 8 Hours/8CEUs or PDAs

• Detailed discussion of the most common gynecological disorders

• Introduction to relevant diagnostic techniques, such as pulse
  
  diagnosis, patient medical history, and inspections used in the differential diagnosis of gynecological disorders

• Discussion of specific acupuncture and herbal treatments used to relieve these conditions

• Guidance for practitioners in restoring balance for those suffering from amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, menopausal syndromes and more

 At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Increase understanding of TCM perspectives on gynecological disorders
2. Incorporate different diagnostic techniques to identify various gynecological problems
3. Use acupuncture and herbal treatments to relive common gynecological conditions

• 8 Hours/8CEUs or PDAs

• General discussion of the most common nasal disorders including vestibulitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis. Following nasal conditions will be discussed
1. Nasal vestibulitis
   
2. Chronic rhinitis
3. Atrophic rhinitis
4. Allergy rhinitis
5. Chronic nasosinusitis
6. Nasal polyp
7. Nasal hemorrhage
   

• Introduction to techniques and inspections used to diagnose nasal conditions

• Overview of specific acupuncture and herbal treatment to relieve nasal disorders
  

1. Increase understanding of TCM perspectives on nasal disorders.
2. Incorporate different diagnostic techniques to identify various causes of vestibulitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis.
3. Use acupuncture and herbal treatments to relieve nasal conditions.