Foundations Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
With Dr Karen Bilton, PhD.
Understand the pulse in ways you've never imagined
Diagnose complex patients with confidence
Uncover signs of past adverse events - gestational, birth and life and their influence on present and future health
Discover the profound skill of Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
Shen - Hammer Pulse Diagnosis workshops Australia
What you will learn
Learn the entire Shen-Hammer pulse system and be provided with a framework for your skill to grow.
Understand the implications of alterations from a normal resting and exertion heart rate often indicate more far-reaching conditions than heat and cold.
Decipher psycho-emotional pulse signs to understand how to establish better connections and more effective communication with your clients.
Harness the power of the pulse to refine your skill in interpreting the signs that portray your clients' physiology.
Leverage this acquired knowledge and integrate it into your preferred theoretical model and existing style of practice, be it zang/fu, classical, or the five-element system.
Feel confident in your ability to merge the information from the pulse with other diagnostic information to improve your treatment outcomes with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Class Details
📍 Location:
College of Complementary Medicine
Level 6/128-134 Chalmers St,
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Opposite Central Railway Station
📅 Date:
Friday to Monday March 8-11, 2024
⏰ Time:
8:30am to 5:30 pm
💲 Investment:
Early Bird: $1500 +GST ($1650)
Full Rate: $1800 +GST ($1980)
Current TCM Students: $1300 +GST ($1430)
Returning SHPD Students: $1100 +GST ($1210)
🗓️ Prerequisites:
None
☑️ Approved AACMA, NCCAOM (USA) - 30 CPDs
Shen-Hammer Foundations Course Structure
Hands-on Practical Classes
Pulse diagnosis is a practical skill and at least 50% of time in class is devoted to sitting with the pulse to feel depths, positions and qualities guided by feedback from the instructors
Coherent Lecture Content
The theory component is presented in an informative structured style and a digital version of the PowerPoint slide show will be supplied. The pulse examination form is provided as a .pdf for future use. You are also encouraged to take your own notes to improve your learning.
Practical Demonstrations
Finger placement on the wrists and specific techniques for rolling the fingers to access pulse positions is demonstrated by the instructors on a student model as well as all of the participants. Teaching aides are used to enhance palpation skills.
Introduction to SHPD
History of SHPD
Inherited Roots of SHPD – Menghe Ding Lineage, Dr Shen, Dr Hammer
3 Main Pulse Depths
Qi, Blood, Organ Depths
6 Wave Forms
Normal, Hesitant, HFO, Flooding Excess, Flooding Deficient, Suppressed
Classification and Identification of Pulse Qualities Based on Sensation
Robust Volume - HFO, Flooding Excess, Robust Pounding, Inflated
Reduced Volume - QD Yielding, Diminished, FA, A; Spreading; BD Diminished; Flooding Deficient; Reduced Pounding; Reduced Substance; Deep; Deep Feeble/FA; Absent; Muffled; Flat
Depth - Floating, Cotton, Empty
Width - Thin, Blood Unclear, Blood Heat, Blood Thick
Length - Long, Short
Shape
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Fluid - Slippery
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Non-Fluid Even - Taut; Tense; Tight; Wiry; Ropy; Leather Hard
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Non-Fluid Uneven - Choppy; Rough Vibration, Smooth Vibration
Qualifying Qualities - Rough, Smooth, Separating
Anomalies - San Yin, Fan Quan, Amorphous, Ganglion
Miscellaneous - Biting, Restricted, Doughy, Electric
Palpation throughout day
Calibration of Depths, Waveforms, Pulse Qualities
Support your learning..
Becoming skilled in pulse diagnosis requires repeated practice and ongoing support as your skills improve. To cater for this there are several levels of Shen-Hammer pulse diagnosis classes that are designed for all stages of learning to support practitioners on their journey.
Learning Pathways
Re-take the Foundations Class
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Large discounts for returning students
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Small classes – 2 days – scheduled every 6-8 weeks
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Held in Potts Point, Sydney
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Day One – Review of Shen-Hammer Pulse Model
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Lecture and palpation
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Day Two – seeing 3 live patients
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Morning session - feel their pulses
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Afternoon session - work through cases
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Management strategies according to acupuncture, formulas, referrals
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2 days of seeing live patients
Learn with Dr Karen Bilton, Ph.D.
Pulse Diagnosis Expertise:
With over two decades studying Shen-Hammer pulse, Karen's knowledge and teaching experience ensure exceptional instruction.
Research and Academic Excellence:
Karen's Ph.D. research on Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis and co-editing of the Handbook of Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis demonstrate her commitment to advancing the field.
Clinical Wisdom:
Karen's three decades of full-time Chinese medicine practice and background in physiotherapy provide practical insights for effective treatments.
Collaboration with Dr. Leon Hammer:
Regular contact with Dr. Hammer, offers invaluable knowledge and mentorship.
Expanding Horizons:
Karen also teaches the Psychology of Dragon Rises, Red Bird Flies, deepening the holistic understanding of Chinese medicine.
Unlock Your Potential:
Study with Karen to master Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis and elevate your practice to profoundly impact the lives of your patients.
The Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis is the modern interpretation of the c.15th Century Menghe Ding Lineage method from the Shanghai region of China. Ding Jiwan (grandson of Ding Ganren of Wen Bing fame) taught this method to Dr. Shen in Shanghai and then Hong Kong during the turbulent years of 1937-1942. Dr. Shen as the sole survivor of World War 2 with knowledge of the pulse method, fled the Communist Revolution in China for the USA.
Dr. Hammer, a renowned practitioner, first encountered Dr. Shen's exceptional diagnostic skills in a Chinatown clinic in New York City during the early 1970s. This serendipitous meeting led to an eight-year apprenticeship for Dr. Hammer under Dr. Shen's guidance, and their collaboration spanned thirty years, during which they recorded and refined the Menghe pulse method.
The Shen-Hammer Pulse method has evolved from Classical Chinese medicine theory. It recognizes that the range of energy transformations within a human body reflects the infinite combination of spatial and temporal energy possibilities in the macrocosm. The pulse carries information encoded within it, representing the physiological exchanges specific to that individual organism.
Palpating the radial artery allows us to decipher these exchanges and provides rich and extensive diagnostic information. The pulse describes the inherited life of a person, their current state of being, and can indicate possible health trajectories for the future.
Once the information encoded in the pulse is deciphered, it guides the practitioner to skilfully implement management strategies. These strategies may include acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and lifestyle modifications to positively impact the physical and psycho-emotional potential of the clients.
The Shen-Hammer Pulse method is a refined and comprehensive approach to pulse diagnosis that draws upon ancient Chinese medicine theory. It allows practitioners to gain valuable insights into their clients' health and guide them towards appropriate treatment strategies to enhance their well-being.
What is Shen-Hammer Pulse diagnosis ?
Class Registration
PDA:
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ACCMA PDA course certification in progress
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Attendance at all days required for PDAs awarded
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"The course gave a great introduction to the pulse technique that I can apply directly and immediately towards my current patients. I also gained knowledge of pulse depths associated with emotional and psychological states."
Lily K
"Course is extremely informative, well structured and engaging.
Karen is a fantastic teacher who explains the content very clearly, uses her clinical knowledge to help explain concepts and draws great diagrams."
Lucy H
"Karen has a personal and personable approach to teaching. Checking the pulses of participants and explaining what we're feeling was extremely helpful. The course was well organised and used repetition and positivity for effective learning."
Narelle S
"This course gave me a clear visual of the pulse qualities. The structure is very simple and makes the content easy to comprehend.
The time spent practicing pulses with Karen is most valuable."
Chen Q
My Journey with Shen-Hammer Pulse diagnosis and Dr Leon Hammer, MD
My Chinese medicine experience has been greatly influenced by my association with Dr. Hammer. When I first embarked on my quest to comprehend the elusive art of pulse diagnosis, I had the privilege of meeting him in New York in 1996, beginning many years of mentorship under his direct guidance.
Driven by my passion for Chinese medicine and academic excellence, I obtained a Ph.D. through our collaborative effort and pioneering research investigating the reliability of skilled practitioners utilising Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis. Our aim was to delve into the intricacies of intra- and inter-rater agreement and the repeatability of the method in the clinical setting. Through this research, we were able to identify areas within the pulse system where agreement levels among raters fell below acceptable standards. Consequently, we refined the method by making the indicated modifications.
As a further result of this research, I had the honour of co-editing the Handbook of Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, which is now recognised as Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis. By sharing our expertise and insights, we aimed to provide a clinical resource that would support and educate practitioners in the field.
In 2016, Dr. Hammer received an invitation to impart his expertise by teaching the Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis method in China. However, due to his frail condition, he entrusted me with the responsibility to represent him. Accompanied by Dr. Chang Wenhuai, who served as both translator and teaching assistant, we embarked on a four-year journey dedicated to instructing Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis in China. Our efforts culminated in the transfer of knowledge back to its cultural source in Shanghai and the present-day practitioners of the Menghe Ding lineage.
The collaboration with Dr. Hammer has had a profound impact on my own path and the wider field of pulse diagnosis in Chinese medicine. Our partnership has been transformative and encompassed various aspects. Through our research and continuous refinement, the method has been enhanced, holding tremendous potential to extend the abilities of present and future practitioners. By honing their diagnostic skills, these practitioners can administer more effective treatments, ultimately benefiting patients and advancing the field of Chinese medicine.
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