PARTICIPANTS

CONTENT

PRESENTERS PROFILES

This seminar is designed for participants

who have little or no knowledge of the
principles and practices of Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM).
10 15 places are available.

Module 1: Introduction to TCM

Rina Reiss
BA (Social Work), Dip Remedial Massage
(TCM Tui Na)

SEMINAR & WORKSHOP

The morning seminar will introduce some
foundation principles of Traditional Chinese
Medicine with reference to the peri natal
period.
The afternoon workshop will be cover
hands-on Acupressure techniques for pain
relief and symptoms during childbirth and
the post natal period.
If you have previously completed the
introductory seminar to TCM then you are
welcome to attend the acupressure
workshop in the afternoon.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE EXTENDED:
By the end of the seminar, participants
should be able to:

An overview of the history of TCM

Philosophies influencing TCM
The application of TCM during the perinatal period.
TCMs integration of the mind, body and
emotions.
TCMs examination methods.
TCMs view of the origins of disharmony
leading to peri-natal syndromes.
The modalities used by TCM to
individually
customise
treatment
including herbs, acupuncture, cupping,
massage, moving meditation (Qi
Gong/Tai Qi), nutrition and dietary
advice.
What to expect when seeing a TCM
practitioner for the first time
Module 2: Acupressure for Labour and the
post natal period

Describe to clients in simple terms,

relevant
principles
of
TCMs
approach to health and wellbeing,
particularly as part of a health
recovery program during the perinatal period;

2.

Outline to clients what to expect

when seeing a TCM practitioner for
the first time; and

3.

Apply acupressure during labour for

pain relief and to alleviate particular
problems in labour.

1.

Acupressure techniques by Debra

Betts to help manage pain during
labour;
Encourage a baby to turn into the
correct position;
Encourage contractions to re-start
or become stronger;
Help calm the birthing woman;
Help reduce nausea during labour;
Reduce after-pains; encourage
initial milk flow; and
Help with post-natal recovery.

Rina Reiss graduated in social work and is

a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine
remedial massage therapist. Twenty years
ago, Rina established a private practice
combining counselling, TCM physical
therapies and TCM dietary advice for
recovery from physical or emotional stress,
illness or injury. Rina collaborates with and
refers
clients
to
registered
TCM
practitioners for herbs and acupuncture.
Rina also has experience in designing and
delivering short-course training.
Glenys Janssen-Frank

RN, Grad Dip Midwifery, Master Public

Health.
Glenys has worked as the manager of
Childbirth Education at the Royal Womens
hospital in Melbourne, where she delivered
Childbirth Education training to Doulas and
Midwives across Australia. In the last 6
years she established and developed the
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program
in Community Health in City of Hume,
Melbourne. Her current role is midwife coordinator at Birth for Human KIND. She is
passionate about supporting vulnerable
women through their journey of pregnancy,
birth and the early days with their baby.

DATE
Thursday 4th August 2016
TIME
10:00 am - 10:30 am Registration
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Introduction to TCM
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch
1:15 pm - 4:45 pm Acupressure
FEES
$65 for Introduction to TCM
$100 for Acupressure Workshop

THIS IS AN AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE

OF MIDWIVES CPD RECOGNISED
ACTIVITY

5 points

A SEMINAR FOR
MIDWIVES AND DOULAS
AN INTRODUCTION TO
TRADITIONAL CHINESE
MEDICINE
&
ACUPRESSURE FOR NATURAL
PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOUR

LOCATION
Prahran Library,
180 Greville Street, Prahran,VIC
CATERING
Afternoon tea will be provided. Prahran
Market and many cafes are nearby the
venue for you to purchase your preferred
lunch.

Module 1.

REGISTRATION
To secure your place in the seminar,
please email your request for a registration
form to Glenys Frank:

Introduction to Traditional Chinese

Medicine - 2 points

glenysfrank25@gmail.com

Module 2.

PRE - READING
Download, read and bring a copy of the
free booklet by Debra Betts, which will
form the foundation of the acupressure
workshop.

Acupressure Workshop - 3 points

http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/downloadbooklet/

FURTHER INFORMATION

WHAT TO BRING
2 Cushions or a yoga mat for kneeling
during the acupressure workshop.
Debra Betts free acupressure booklet.
A small comb.

Mobile: 0413 201 277

Contact: Glenys Frank.

Email:

glenysfrank25@gmail.com

SEMINAR & WORKSHOP

DESCRIPTION
This interactive and stimulating seminar is
designed for Midwives, Doulas and
students who have an interest in exploring
the basic principles of Traditional Chinese
Medicines approach to health and
wellbeing.
The workshop will be particularly useful to
those seeking to apply acupressure
techniques for natural pain relief during
labour.