MFM Student Manual – East/West Pathology
$40.00
Course Description
Mechanisms of disease are discussed from an Eastern point of view where students are exposed
to concepts of pathology from Meridian and Traditional Chinese medicine theories. Patterns of
disharmony will be assessed in an attempt to understand the relationships between all the
client’s signs and symptoms. This theoretical study supports the concurrent Acupressure 3.
Comparisons will be made between Western and Eastern theories to enable students to
comfortably transition between their classic Western and Acupressure modalities.
Description
Course Description
Mechanisms of disease are discussed from an Eastern point of view where students are exposed
to concepts of pathology from Meridian and Traditional Chinese medicine theories. Patterns of
disharmony will be assessed in an attempt to understand the relationships between all the
client’s signs and symptoms. This theoretical study supports the concurrent Acupressure 3.
Comparisons will be made between Western and Eastern theories to enable students to
comfortably transition between their classic Western and Acupressure modalities.
Course Objectives
1. Discuss the mechanisms of disease from a Western perspective.
2. Discuss the meridian energetic and TCM theories about the mechanisms of disease.
3. Examine the major anatomical systems and various illnesses from both the Eastern and
Western points of view.
4. Describe the use of herbal patent remedies including moxa in the balancing of health
conditions.
5. Plan sessions to apply safe and effective acupressure for clients with specific medical
conditions.
