Leech Therapy Courses NOW Available

Leeches are a wonderful & natural creation known to assist in treating and healing many ailments and is a growing industry as more people turn towards natural therapies.

In this fast growing profession, a series of four Leech Therapy courses are now available through International Leech Therapy Association NZ; Life Clinic Hirudotherapy & Healing, providing an opportunity of interacting and learning the knowledge and experience from successful Leech Therapist professional, Mr. Mehdi Jaffari, President of International Leech Therapy Association NZ.

Course No.1 was successfully accomplished at the Malaysian Graduates Entrepreneurship Centre [PUSMAL], University of Malaya in December 2010. Due to the vast response from people unable to attend this course, Leech Therapy Association NZ are organising a repeat of Course No.1 in conjunction with Course No.2 in Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand in 2011. Dates to be advised. Don't hesitate to email your interest at leeches@mehdi-healing.com

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Course No. 1

Arthritis

• Knee
• Shoulder
• Elbow
• Hand
• Ankle
• Hip

Back Pain

• Upper back pain
• Lower back pain
• Neck pain

Contents of Training

• Handling of leeches
• Safety in using leeches
• Knowledge of arthritis and back pain
• Benefits of Leech Therapy
• Defining the placement of leeches
• Understanding the quantity of leeches used for arthritis and back pain
• Frequency of treatments
• Dressing procedures and after care following therapy
• Regulated disposal of leeches after use
• Patient information of Leech Therapy
• Patient consent forms
• Patient assessment forms
• Basic equipment required to set up a clinic
• Questions & Answers

Course No. 2

Migraine

Eye Problems

• Glaucoma
• Periorbital Hematoma [black eyes]
• Conjunctivitis

Ear/Hearing Problems

• Sudden Hearing Loss
• Tinnitus
• Otitis Media

Brain

• Cerebral Palsy
• Brain Injuries

Contents of Training

• Handling of leeches
• Safety in using leeches
• Knowledge of Migraine, Ear/Hearing Problems, Eye Problems, Cerebral Palsy & Brain Injuries
• Benefits of Leech Therapy
• Defining the placement of leeches
• Understanding the quantity of leeches used for Migraine, Eye Problems, Ear/Hearing Problems, Cerebral Palsy & Brain Injuries
• Frequency of treatments
• Dressing procedures and after care following therapy
• Regulated disposal of leeches after use
• Patient information of Leech Therapy
• Patient Consent Forms
• Patient Assessment Forms
• Basic Equipment
• Questions & Answers [during class]

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