IDCP Intensive 2021

Mindfulness

Faculty: Jessica Maloh

This session reviews the science behind mindfulness and how mindfulness-based stress reduction programs can be utilized in clinical practice. Research on mindfulness-based stress reduction programs for dermatological conditions is discussed. An introduction to acupressure for stress relief is included as well.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand what mindfulness is and the background behind mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) programs.
2. Evaluate the research for MBSR programs for dermatological conditions including atopic dermatitis, alopecia aereata, .
3. Review some basic acupressure points used for stress reduction.

Functional Testing Background and Practical Application

Faculty: Jessica Maloh and Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP

This course reviews the background behind food allergy, heavy metal, organic acid, and cortisol testing. Evaluation of their practical use when trating dermatological conditions will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review food allergy testing and its clinical relevance in dermatological conditions.
2. Summarize the use of heavy metal testing for dermatological conditions, the prevalence of heavy metals in skincare products, and the use of chelation therapy.
3. Review the background and markers involved in organic acid and salivary cortisol testing.

Functional Medicine Testing Practical Application: OAT and DUTCH Testing

Faculty: Julie Greenberg, ND

Functional medicine aims to find and treat the root cause of disease by treating the whole person. There is a plethora of functional medicine tests to help practitioners achieve these goals, including two urinary metabolite tests: the Organic Acid Test (OAT) and the DUTCH hormone test. This session will familiarize practitioners with the fundamentals of each test for the purpose of interpreting test results and creating comprehensive treatment plans.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the goals of functional medicine
2. List which dermatological conditions the DUTCH test could be helpful for to illuminate the root cause of disease
3. Describe which markers on the Organic Acid Test (OAT) are most useful for assessing gut microbiome dysfunction 

Gut Microbiome Testing and Cases: 16s, qPCR, and Whole-Genome Sequencing and Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics: Science and Evidence

Faculty: Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP   This session covers the different types of microbiome testing technology including 16s, qPCR, and whole-genome sequencing. The science behind probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics is discussed.   Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the science behind gut microbiome testing
2. Compare and contrast each type of microbiome testing technology including, 16s, qPCR, and whole-genome sequencing.
3. Review the literature on prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics and evaluate their use for dermatological conditions.

Intravenous Nutrient Therapy and Intramuscular Injections

Faculty: Jessica Maloh

This session reviews the most common nutrients used for intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) therapies. The research for their clinical application is discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the different benefits of intravenous and intramuscular injection therapies.
2. Review the nutrients utilized for IV therapy formulations and IM injections.
3. Evaluate the current research on the use of IV and IM therapies for dermatological conditions.

Fotona Laser Demo

Faculty: Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP

This session provides a demo of the Fotana laser device and reviews its clinical applications.

Learning Objectives:

1. Observe a Fotona laser demonstration.
2. Review the safety and efficacy of the Fotona laser device.
3. Understand the clinical applications of the Fotona laser.

Palpation-Based Acupuncture meets Dermatology

Faculty: David Euler, LAc

In this presentation David Euler will talk about the constitutional treatments that are necessary to consider when engaging a patient with chronic, hard-to-treat skin conditions. 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: 

1. Name the key constitutional conditions considered in the treatment of chronic skin conditions.
2. Make the differential diagnosis by Palpation for “Oketsu” and liver problems, immune system imbalance, sympathetic nervous system dominance, and Adrenal gland exhaustion.
3. Name the main acupuncture points for the treatments of the imbalance of the immune system, liver, adrenal gland, and sympathetic nervous system.

Plant Oil Science, Formulation, and Customization

Faculty: Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP ; Peter Lio, MD ; Apple Bodemer, MD  

This session reviews the physical properties and chemistry of different types of oils. The research behind topical oils and their use for dermatological conditions is covered as well.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the history and science of fixed vs essential oil use.
2. Learn how to choose an oil for topical use.
3. Evaluate the research for the use of topical oils for dermatological conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, and hair thinning.

Three Easy To Integrate Ayurvedic Spa Treatment Modalities

Faculty: Melanie Saches

This session will introduce Ayurveda, the ancient healing modality from India, and show how a number of its time honored techniques are useful today in the spa setting. The theory and practice of three such Ayurvedic modalities: marmani - vital energy points, Kansa Wands - bronze capped massage tools and Shirodhara - a treatment in which warm oil continuously flows over the forehead and scalp, will be discussed. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Review a number of key revitalizing marma points on the face, head and neck.
2. Perform a massage sequence for the face using the Kansa Wand.
3. Understand how to customize shirodhara treatments and discover how it is used to address client concerns in the spa, along with suggested precautions.
4. Observe a shirodhara demonstration.
5. Apply the ancient science of Ayurveda's simple practical techniques to efficiently address 21st-century concerns.

Herbs and Herbal Formulations

Faculty: Amy Branum and Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP

This session reviews herbal classification theory and covers the most common herbs used in herbal medicine. How to apply herbal theory when creating herbal formulations is also discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review herbal theory
2. Review common herbs and their practical uses
3. Apply herbal theory and engage in herbal formulation