The Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors (APND) seeks to fill a Student Representative position at each of the accredited Naturopathic colleges for the 2012-2013 membership year.
The Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors (APND) is a professional association of Naturopathic Doctors and allied health professionals who have furthered their interests in providing care to women and their families throughout preconception, pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. APND members offer diverse clinical experience and training in managing fertility issues, pregnancy care, labour discomforts, postpartum, and pediatric support. Perinatal NDs can work with a woman's primary clinical caregiver (RE, RM, MD, OB) in situations that require intervention such as IVF (in vitro fertilization), breech presentation, post-dates induction, and breastfeeding concerns. The APND hosts an annual Continuing Education symposium that provides attendees with practical knowledge and skills in Naturopathic perinatal medicine.
Lalor's success speaks for itself with this program. Lalor has worked with 294 couples and her homeopathic program has helped create 256 babies. Numerous homeopaths are following this program and Liz has taught it world-wide. The Liz Lalor Fertility Program is based on, and inspired by the ideology of Dr. Leon Vannier. Homeopaths will be clinically competent to treat infertility at the end of this lecture.
1. This lecture will provide a clear and instructive step-by-step clinical case-taking guide for infertility case analysis.
2. The lecture will include a PowerPoint, analysis of follow-up consultations, and instruction on how to adjust remedies accordingly.
3. The medical knowledge imparted in this lecture will be a huge asset to clinical practice.
4. The practical case-taking knowledge imparted will be an invaluable guide for homeopaths who are struggling to know how to take and manage an infertility case.
Liz Lalor has published her fertility work and it is available to purchase from Liz for $55.00 on the day on a USB plug. The USB Teaching Manual allows practitioners to go away from the lecture with a training manual which offers 8 PDF files which includes 3 patient training videos on Adobe pdf's, case-taking interview questions, follow-up consultation questions, copy of PowerPoint, Vannier principles and the use of Drainage, Lesional, Miasmic, and Fundamental remedies, pathology testing for fertility, ovulation testing, physiology and the ovulation cycle, sex hormone cycle, rubric lists, Candida diet, and extensive nutritional advice, and information on the Australian Homeobotanical Drainage herb supplements for the woman and man. The USB files provide an ongoing study manual.
Lalor will illustrate through understanding the psychology within disease states how to arrive at the delusional disturbance within the first thirty minutes of the consultation. Lalor brings to her teaching thirty years of clinical experience in counseling and somatic psychotherapy. The purpose of understanding psychological stages is to match the simillimum to the psychological presentation of your patient's delusional state. Lalor's psychological insight into the mental and emotional disturbance in patients suffering chronic disease has been the catalyst to this ground breaking lecture.
To register for Day 1 only ($150)
To register for Day 2-3 ($200)
To register for all 3 days: $350
*APND member discount: $25 off on full 3 day registration (if booked on or before March 15)
For more information or to register for this event go to http://www.rhronline.ca/. To receive the APND member discount please contact Riverdale Homeopathic Resources directly at 416-778-0085.
From: Sat, Mar 31, 2012 - 9:30 am To: Sat, Mar 31, 2012 - 1:00 pm
Healthy Kids - Naturally!
**This event has been cancelled due to labour disruption at the Toronto Public Libraries***
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LABOUR DISRUPTION AT THE TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARIES. Mar 28/12
Attention parents: don't miss this unique event! Our perinatal Naturopathic Doctors offer you the best natural health advice for your kids!
Healthy Kids – Naturally!
Natural Health Essentials for Parents and Caregivers
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9:30am-1:00pm
Toronto Public Library, Northern District Branch, 40 Orchard View Blvd., 1 block north of Eglinton
*Light refreshments served
Featuring:
Vaccination Awareness
9:30am-10:30am, presented by: Tara Campbell, ND
Understanding ADHD: Naturopathic Strategies for the ADHD Child
10:45am-11:45am, presented by: Kathleen Regan, ND
Getting a Good "Gut Feeling" from the Start: Probiotics in Pediatrics and Pregnancy
12pm-1pm, presented by: Erin Psota, ND
Registration: just $20 each or Two for $35!
Email: info@apnd.org
From: Sat, Mar 24, 2012 - 10:00 am To: Sat, Mar 24, 2012 - 5:00 pm
Dreams of Birth and Re-birth
A one-day workshop with Dr. Christopher Sowton, N.D.
Our dream life can be full of pre and perinatal imagery, including everything from pre-conception to infancy. These dreams appear especially at heightened times of our lives—any time when we are re-creating ourselves and being ‘re-born’ in some way. This includes times of making big decisions, undertaking creative endeavors, starting new projects, entering new careers or training programs, and of course having babies! In this workshop we will look at dreams from all parts of the spectrum—dreams of people reconsidering whether they might want a child, dreams of people birthing a new creation, dreams of people re-conceiving who they are, dreams of ovulating women, the whole gamut! It is very helpful for the health care practitioner to be able to recognize these motifs in their patient’s dreams so they can alert them to the important creative process that is underway.
Date: Saturday March 24-- 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: $80 plus HST
Location: 412 Richview Ave, Toronto. (Bathurst and Eglinton area)
To register contact Christopher Sowton at christopher@dreamreading.ca or 416 588 9649
From: Sat, Oct 15, 2011 - 9:00 am To: Sun, Oct 16, 2011 - 5:00 pm
APND 5th Annual Symposium - REGISTER TODAY!
**Please note, to qualify for the 2011 member rate, 2011/2012 membership must be renewed.
Symposium Lineup:
Saturday, October 15, 2011
08:30 Registration
09:00 Mammary Constriction Syndrome
Presented by: Edith Kernerman
There has been much research on the various causes of nipple and breast pain in the lactating mother. In recent years, evidence has been brought to light to suggest that some of the more common causes of pain may not actually be involved or as involved as previously thought. Our research has suggested that much breast and nipple pain is either: referred from traumatised nipples, vasospasm that radiates, or is a result of muscle tension in the pectoralis area - now identified as Mammary Constriction Syndrome.
11:00 Break
11:15
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy & Lactation
Presented by: Vivien Fong, ND, BPharm
“Drug use is an uncommon cause of birth defects, yet approximately 200,000 children (3-5% of live births) are born with birth defects each year.”
Centers for Disease Control and National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) 2008.
This presentation will focus on proven teratogenic medications as well as possible teratogenic medications during pregnancy to avoid in order to minimize fetal risk. Drug categories touched on will include anti-hypertensives, antiepileptics, antidepressants, antibiotics and more. Concerns with drug exposure while breastfeeding as well as the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of gestational diabetes will also be discussed. Hands on training with metered devices for blood glucose testing will be incorporated if time permits. Drugs of choice to treat common conditions during pregnancy such
as allergies, asthma, bacterial infections, depression, hypertension, etc will also be covered.
14:15 Pediatrics Clinical Pearls
Presented by: Pat Rennie ND
15:15 Break
15:30 What's going on down there? How to easily incorporate gynecologic exams and procedures into your practice
Presented by: Zeynep Uraz, ND
Practical gynecological refresher for Naturopathic Doctors.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
08:30 Registration
09:00 Pediatric Food Introduction - practical advice to a healthy start
Presented by: Lianne Phillipson-Webb
Nutritionist Lianne Phillipson-Webb shares years of experience of teaching parents how to make great nutritious food for their babies. Tempt baby's taste buds with ingredients that aren't usually found in baby food, but can help avoid the picky toddler years.
11:00 Break
11:15 Mothering Through Sadness: Hope and Healing for Women with Post Partum Mood Disorders
Presented by: Sarah Patterson, MSW, RSW
This workshop will provide an overview of postpartum mood disorders with a focus on detection and evidenced-based treatments. The causes and predictors of postpartum mood disorders will be presented. Sarah will share her experience providing Cognitive-Behavioural therapy to women who experience anxiety and depression. Through the use of case studies, testimonials and Sarah’s clinical experience, you will learn how to identify the important role you can play in screening and making referrals for treatment. A story of hope and healing will complete the presentation, demonstrating the resiliency many women have when faced with mental health challenges.
13:15 Lunch
14:15 Lovers in a Dangerous Time: an evidence-based overview of male and female reproduction in a hostile environment
Presented by: Jean-Jacques Duguoa, ND, PhD
A number of chemicals released into the environment are endocrine disruptors and potentially mutagenic to sperm and in some cases ova. Human reproduction can be challenging for some couples, particularly when dry cleaning or sitting on a treated wood deck can interfere with the process.
Using a systematic review of the literature, this presentation will provide an overview of environmental toxins and chemicals that interfere with human reproduction. Using the best evidence available, treatment options to promote both male and female fertility will be discussed. Lastly, treatment options in pregnancy will also be discussed.
Chemical disruptors of human reproduction will be discussed: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, chlorinated and fluorinated compounds and other chemicals. Treatment options to promote male fertility will ne discussed: l-carnitine, co-enzyme Q10, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, ashwaghanda, glutathione precursors and others. Treatments to promote female fertility will be discussed: probiotics, vitex, evening primrose oil, dong quai, rehmania, bupleurm and others. Placental transfer of drugs and chemicals during pregnancy will be discussed. Treatment options for a healthy pregnancy will be discussed: vitamin B6, ginger, folic acid, probotics, fish oils and others.
16:15 Break
16:30 Jurisprudence: Conflicts of Interest in Naturopathic Practice
*BDDT-N CE credits are pending.
From: Sat, May 14, 2011 - 8:15 am To: Sun, May 15, 2011 - 5:00 pm
Aviva Romm - Michener Institute, Toronto
Integrative Medicine for Women and Children - Aviva Romm is a Certified Professional Midwife, clinical herbalist and Medical Doctor, specializing in Internal Medicine and Women's Health. Her more than 20 years of clinical practice, and wealth of experience as a teacher and author of seven books on women's and children's health make her uniquely qualified to lecture on the use of botanical medicines in women's health and perinatally. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from a practitioner with with a remarkable depth and breadth of experience in botanical medicines, conventional medicine and the care of women and children.
Topics covered include:
Herbs for General Gynecologic and Menstrual Health Concerns
Menstrual Wellness and Menstrual Problems
Conditions of the Reproductive Organs
Herbs for Fertility and Childbearing Cycle
Pregnancy and Botanical Medicine Use and Safety
Fertility Challenges
Pregnancy: First, Second and Third Trimester
Labour and Birth
The Postpartum Phase
Breastfeeding
www.avivaromm.com
From: Sat, Apr 2, 2011 - 8:15 am To: Sun, Apr 3, 2011 - 5:00 pm
David Miller - Michener Institute, Toronto
When Shen Encounters Jing: Exporing Pediatrics from Eastern & Western Perspectives
The practice of pediatrics is unlike the practice of adult medicine, having its own framework, challenges, and skills. Practitioners who may want to work with children should be aware of critical theory related to pediatrics, as well as know how to modify their appointment structures, treatment approaches, and expectations to the treatment of children. Studying pediatrics as a unique discipline enhances our understanding of adult medicine in ways that are often delightful, profound, and unexpected. This workshop is intended for practitioners of AOM who are interested in pediatric practice and want information, both theoretical and practical, on integrating pediatrics using the many tools AOM has to offer. Integrative management of a number of specific conditions will be included.
Course Objectives:
Ø Understand varying constructs of the psyche and how these relate to the field of Pediatrics.
Ø Understand the unique characteristics of children and how these guide diagnosis and treatment.
Ø Understand the basics of setting up a practice that accepts children.
Ø Understand the adaptations needed to treatment techniques applied to children.
Ø Understand the Eastern and Western approaches to the treatment of a number of common Pediatric conditions
Dr. David W. Miller, MD, LAc is one of few MD physicians in the U.S. dually board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Miller received his M.D. from the Brown University School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. He is currently an instructor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago where he designed the campus’ Pediatrics curriculum and supervises a Pediatrics clinic. He is also in private practice with East-West Integrated Medicine seeing children and adults.
Day 1
Hours 1-2:
1) Introduction to the field of Pediatrics
2) Office / Set-up Basics
3) Eastern and Western views of “personhood” and their relationship to treating children
i) Reincarnation and transition of souls
ii) Shen, Jing, Qi
iii) Differentiation of Eternal Shen, Yuan Shen, “Everyday” Shen, Ling. Also Jing, yuan jing, Hun, Po
iv) Rules of Qi movement: 5 phases
4) Concepts of energetic embryology
i) Extraordinary channel development
ii) Regular Channel development
iii) Western homunculus
Hours 3-4:
5) Unique characteristics of treating children
i) Five phases of development & development from the 5 phase standpoints
ii) The theory of the exterogestate fetus
iii) 7 Aphorisms for practice
iv) Remembering the Nei Jing to be a good doc for kids
6) Evaluation of the child in context of family and society
i) Taoist models
ii) Confucian models
iii) Buddhist models
7) Working with Children at Different Stages of Development
Hours 5-6:
8) Physical Exam Basics
i) Looking – Shen, finger vein, parent child dynamic
ii) Listening – cry, laugh, breath, parent child dynamic
iii) Smelling
iv) Touching
v) Questioning
9) Child maltreatment Overview
i) Types of child maltreatment
ii) Signs
iii) Mandatory Reporter basics
10) Treatment techniques (except Tui Na) (60 min)
i) Qi dynamics – Fostering Shen
ii) Acupuncture with Children
iii) Herbs with Children
iv) Moxa/Cupping/Gua Sha with Children
v) Qi Gong/Reiki (Brief)
vi) Flower Essences (Brief)
vii) Shonishin (Brief)
11) Pediatric Tui Na (Brief Intro)
i) Special techniques
ii) Use of the Hand and cutaneous regions
iii) Massage mediums
Hours 7-15:
East-West Outlooks – Specific Disorders/Information:
Attention and Hyperactivity
Autism
Colic, Food Accumulation & Reflux, other GI
Otitis Media
Consideration of Immunizations
Asthma
Consideration of Ling disturbances
Working with medical complex/catastrophically impaired children and their families
Child visits as available
Sat, Apr 18, 2009 - 9:30 am
Parents in the kNOW
A Saturday Seminar Series in Toronto on April 18th 2009, mark your calendar. Five excellent speakers will be sharing their knowledge and experience with on us topics such as Holistic Nutrition, Effects of Environment on Children's Health, Communication with Children, Impact of Father Involvement, and Reinventing Mom!
For more information please check out www.itkseminars.com
Mon, Apr 6, 2009 - 7:30 am
Topical Application of Herbs, Medicated Oils, Poultices and Fomentations by John Redden, Registered Herbalist
Using a “hands on” approach we will make a few poultices and fomentations and examine how to use a variety of herb infused oils in patient care. You will also learn techniques that you can encourage your patients to learn and share with their family.
John Redden RH is a Western Medical Herbalist registered with the Ontario Herbalists Association. He has over thirty years of experience in the growing & wild crafting herbs and manufacturing remedies. He is the founder of Viriditas Herbal Products and also runs a clinic out of his office. John is the editor of the Canadian Journal of Herbalism and also teaches seminars at CCNM and leads herb walks around Ontario. John teaches a course on Medical Herbalism in his workshop and Practical Herbalism in his garden.
Please note, the workshop will be held at Viriditas Herbal Products at 2775 Dundas Street West, Toronto (east of Keele)
Sat, Mar 28, 2009 - 9:00 am
Supporting Waterbirth: Practice & Evidence (Waterbirth Certification Workshop) a workshop for birth professionals with Barbara J. Harper, R.N.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Ryerson International Living Learning Centre, Toronto
For more information please visit www.waterbirthcanada.com
Mon, Feb 9, 2009 - 7:30 pm
Welcome back by popular demand, Julie Wiebe Physical therapist whose special focus is on post-partum recovery!
Location: Scallywags, 11 St Clair Avenue West Toronto
Julie Wiebe is a practicing physical therapist, a women’s health educator and mom to Zoë (5), and Zack (3). Her academic background includes a BS in Movement Science from Gordon College and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Hahnemann University. She has over a dozen years of clinical experience in orthopedics and sports medicine with recreational and professional athletes. Her recovery following the birth of her daughter inspired Julie to help other moms pursue physical restoration following pregnancy. This led to the Interior Fitness education and exercise program to teach women with children of all ages how to return to optimum fitness and prevent injury.
The specific topic Julie will be speaking upon is as follows:
This opportunity will explore the Core dysfunction that often occurs in pregnancy and the post partum musculoskeletal consequences of the retention of this Core deficit. Intervention strategies will be presented to assist with Core recovery including identifying and recruiting components of the Core, posture education to promote Core activation, and balancing stretches that enhance Core responsiveness. Diastasis management will also be addressed. Please bring your questions!
Sat, Sep 27, 2008 - 6:30 am
September 26-28, 2008
APND Perinatal Symposium - "Seasons of Life 2008" Presented by The Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors Location: Mt. Sinai Hospital Auditorium, Toronto Registrations must be received by September 12, 2008 - seating is limited.
