Thanks for a fantastic conference!

Dear CSOMA Community,

Thanks to everyone who joined us for CSOMA's 4th annual conference in Oakland!

BIG shoutout to our amazing presenters—Jenny, Josh, and Jamie!—for sharing their time and invaluable expertise with us. And a huge thank you to our exhibitors for introducing us to the latest products and services, and to everyone who participated in CSOMA's Price is Right extravaganza!

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Coming up:

When: Tuesday, Oct 13 | 7-9PM PST
Where: Online: Register here
CEUs: 2 CAB(Category 1) – includes 2 Ethics CEUs
Registration: $32 for CSOMA Members, $80 for non-members, $0/FREE! No-credit option

Meet the speaker: Dennis von Elgg, LAc., is an acupuncturist, educator, and author who has spent more than three decades exploring the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern medical science, and the human experience. He practices in West Sonoma County, where he has dedicated his career to helping patients understand the relationship between psychological well-being and cardiovascular health—and the positive outcomes that can emerge when the two are brought into greater harmony.

About the class: This two-hour course bridges classical Chinese medicine and contemporary cardiology through the lens of psychocardiology, examining how conditions such as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, low heart rate variability, and Type D personality intersect with the TCM concepts of Jing, Qi, Shen, and Blood. Drawing on classical sources — the Su Wen, Ling Shu, and Nan Jing — alongside modern diagnostics like lipid panels, electrocardiograms, and coronary artery calcium scores, participants will explore pattern differentiation, including Blood Stasis, Phlegm Obstruction, and Yin Deficiency, through real-world clinical case material.

Learn more here

Expand your clinical skills with this hands-on pediatric workshop led by Dr. Robyn Adcock, DACM, LAc (Director of Integrative Medicine, UCSF Stad Center). Master Japanese shonishin, pediatric acupressure, and family communication through live patient demonstrations. Open to practitioners and acupuncture students nationwide.

See full details and registration here.

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