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Delve into dermatology diseases with new approaches from conventional to complementary care.
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Explore a broad spectrum of dermatological conditions and topics to enhance your practice.
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Expert led instruction for every level of patient care.
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The largest integrative dermatology community.
- Please find the agenda linked here and course materials in the handouts section.
- Recommended arrival anytime on Tuesday, October 24 and departure after 4pm PST on Sunday, October 29
- The Grant Sierra Resort is located 2.2 miles from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
- Transportation can be reserved on our website here. Taxis, ride-sharing services, and shuttle services are readily available.
- We will capture your dietary preferences in your IDS registration or please reply with any restrictions if not yet registered for IDS.
Followed by the IDS schedule from October 27-28.
Functional Medicine Testing and Gut Testing
- Identify the metabolic pathways involved in mitochondrial health and how to identify mitochondrial function in organic acid testing
- Describe the use of hormone and stress testing
- Discuss the use of microbiome and permeability based testing to assess gut health.
Herbs, Oil Science, and Formulation Theory & Case Based Botanical Workshop
This session will discuss the use of herbs and herbal oils. The mechanism of action, dosing and side effects of multiple herbs will be discussed. Examples of formulations will be described.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the different functions of herbs
- Diagram an herbal formulation based on clinical cases
- Describe how to perform an herbal oil extraction
Reiki Level 1 Certificaiton Workshop
You will learn the basics of Reiki Level 1. This will include basic Reiki meditations, the history and background of Reiki, and how to do hands-on sessions for yourself and others. Each participant will receive an attunement and Reiki Level 1 certification through the in-person workshop.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will define Reiki and understand how Reiki is done
- Participants will learn about the research done on Reiki
- Participants will learn how to do Reiki sessions for themselves and others.
Palpation-Based Acupuncture
In this presentation David Euler will talk about the constitutional treatments that are necessary to consider when engaging a patient with dermatological concerns. David will present and demonstrate the differential diagnosis and treatment strategies for immune system imbalances, adrenal gland exhaustion, and autonomic nervous system imbalance.
Learning Objectives:
- Name the key constitutional conditions considered in the treatment of chronic skin conditions
- Create the differential diagnosis by Palpation for “Oketsu” and liver problems, immune system imbalance, sympathetic nervous system dominance, and Adrenal gland exhaustion
- Name the main acupuncture points for the treatments of the imbalance of the immune system, liver, adrenal gland, and sympathetic nervous system
Faculty
Dr. Raja Sivamani is a board-certified dermatologist and practices as an integrative dermatologist at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Director of Clinical Research and the Clinical Trials Unit.He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the California State University, Sacramento and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at California Northstate University, College of Medicine.He engages in clinical practice as well as both clinical and translational research that integrates bioengineering, nutrition, cosmetics, and skin biology. With training in both Allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine, he takes an integrative approach to his patients and in his research.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, 10 textbook chapters, and a textbook entitled Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd Edition with a passion for expanding the evidence and boundaries of integrative medicine for skin care.
Dr. Judith Hong is a board-certified dermatologist at a private practice in Santa Rosa, California. After completing medical school and residency training at UCSF, she moved to Sonoma County and developed an interest in meditation, qigong, and reiki practices. She is a certified reiki-teacher master and enjoys doing reiki for friends, colleagues, and patients.
After completing my Acupuncture Studies in 1989, I specialized in palpation based acupuncture influenced by Japanese styles, mainly Master Nagano and Kiiko Matsumoto, as well as Master Kawai. Blending the Japanese styles of acupuncture with European micro-systems and Low Level Laser therapies became a gentle, yet a very powerful treatment modality.
After finishing Medical School and Dermatology Residency at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Bodemer completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She was the first Dermatologist to be board certified in both Dermatology and Integrative Medicine and currently is the only Dermatologist to serve on the Integrative Medicine Board. She has authored academic texts and curriculum and has spoken widely on a variety of topics related to Integrative Dermatology. She has always been drawn to exploring how lifestyle choices impact skin health and disease and feels that the most powerful role a physician can play is as an educator and guide, empowering people to get healthy and stay healthy.
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