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Date: November 1 & 8 (two Sundays), 9:00 am – 5:30 pm PST or 12:00 – 8:30 pm EST
Location: Your office
Tuition: Early-bird $350
• Late registration after October 18: $395
Cancellation policy: Cancellations received up to Oct. 18 receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds can be given after Oct. 18, 2026.
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Addictions are endemic to most cultures and clearly present a pandemic today. Addictive substances include not only soft, hard and prescription drugs, but increasingly food drugs such as refined sugar and modern wheat. All addictive substances create and perpetuate a craving that, under the right social, emotional, nutritional and neurochemical conditions, has the potential for turning into a full-blown addiction.
All cravings and addictions result from and in turn promote an imbalance of the Shen, mind or spirit. This seminar goes to their root by adopting two systemic approaches. First, understanding the patterns of neurochemical imbalance in the brain with their hormonal/neurotransmitter deficiencies. Second, the three patterns of Shen disharmony with their wide spectrum of mental states, distressed feelings and pathogenic emotions. These patterns together cause typical Qi, blood and fluids pathology that can be diagnosed at any stage of the craving-addiction process.
Herbal medicines, formulas, essential oils and acupuncture points are powerful treatment tools for managing craving and addiction of all types. The treatment protocols presented can be applied first, preventively to manage chronic food and drug cravings, thereby reducing the chances of cravings turning into an actual addiction. Paramount here is finding the best nutritional balance, and avoidance of certain addictive foods, for each type of craving.
Second, the treatment strategies discussed can also apply to treating an actual addiction. A key treatment here is the use of essential oils by mild inhalation to modulate psychoneuroendocrine functions.
Essential oils can also address chronic conditions when treatment of the systemic condition becomes more important with continued energetic, nutritional and emotional support. We will discuss the energetic and neuroendocrine functions of important oils and points, as well as the typical patterns of peptide, Shen and emotional imbalance they are able to treat.
Oils and points are both neuroactive when carefully and individually selected for treatment. They can be highly effective when used for acute conditions requiring mood stabilization and symptom reduction.
This information-packed seminar will present the essential theoretical and practical information needed to start incorporating essential oils effectively and safely in clinical practice.
• Differentiate between a compulsive craving and an addiction, and their treatment differences
• Examine the six basic patterns of neurochemical brain imbalance that underlie all cravings and addictions
• Discuss craving and addiction as expressions of energetic, emotional or nutritional imbalance
• Survey detailed profiles of common addictive substances, including nicotine, alcohol, refined sugar and modern techno-wheat.
• Explore the olfactory use of neuroactive essential oils to modulate brain chemistry and resolve cravings and addictions
• Diagnose commonly seen patterns in terms of the three essential patterns of Shen disturbance in Chinese Medicine
• Learn simple but powerful techniques using essential oils with points for quickly stabilizing acute patients, as well as for reducing food cravings
• Consider comprehensive treatment strategies for important addiction patterns using herbs, essential oils, nutrition and points
... and much more!
"Receiving treatments during the breakout sessions alone was worth the price of admission. Peter is a wealth of applicable knowledge. Every seminar of his that I’ve attended has changed my practice and also given me practical tools for everyday life."
– Korianne Haas MD
"Thank you for the tremendous amount of information, the detailed seminar booklet and product resources. I appreciated the clinical usefulness of the oil-to-point protocols that you can use Monday morning in the clinic."
– Beth Farrar LAc
"Peter Holmes s a treasure! We are so fortunate that we have him to disseminate this valuable information – he is so generous with his knowledge. Big Gratitude!!"
– Maria Pepe LAc
"Thank you for this amazing class! I so appreciate the depth of study, the passion, the integrity and the immediate usefulness of the information and the overall experience. Please continue your important work in this world, knowing that you are respected and appreciated!"
– Jo Blaine LAc
"This seminar was outstanding! Dr. Holmes’ breadth of knowledge and experience was a gift I was humbled to have received this weekend. Thank you for your dedication."
– Maritza Kerekes LAc
“Peter’s workshops are by far the most interesting and valuable continuing education I have taken to date. The information is fascinating and practical, and I have been able to immediately apply the knowledge I have gained, much to the delight of myself and my patients.”
– Gina Haber, L.Ac., DNBAO
“Peter’s deep knowledge and enthusiasm for essential oils made what could have been on ordinary CEU class an amazingly enriching experience. I was able to use the oils and the information the very next day in my treatment rooms. Peter is on the forefront of a whole new world in the energetic treatment of the body and psyche.”
– Lisa Walker, L.Ac.
