Events
Start out the New Year Right – Stop Smoking Now Appointments
Classes
Taiji (formerly spelled T’ai chi)
Diane is a longtime student (nearly 30 years) of famed US Taiji pioneer and martial arts author Robert W. Smith. She began her studies in Washington, DC, first learning the Solo Form and then Sensing Hands (Push Hands) or Tui Shou. Sensing Hands is the martial application of the Taiji postures.
Concurrently, Diane studied with Benjamin Lo of San Francisco and Maggie Newman of NYC, from whom she learned the Solo Sword Form and Dueling or Sword Play. Diane remains appreciative of Mr. Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo’s continued teachings.
Diane received direct permission to teach T’ai chi from Mr. Smith and has been doing so for over 25 years, first in Washington, DC and now in Rochester, NY. She brings her distinct knowledge of the Chinese Healing Arts into her classes, also sharing nearly 40 years of study of the Asian philosophies, including Taoism and Buddhism.
Diane writes and speaks widely in the Western New York area on topics of health and well-being, particularly acupuncture and t’ai chi. She has had articles on T’ai Chi and health published in national and international magazines.
Additionally, for over 15 years Diane has been teaching Taiji at OASIS in Rochester, NY. OASIS is a national educational organization for those who are 50 years and older.
Diane is an authentic Taiji teacher, joyfully sharing her passion for the elegant movements of Cheng Man-ch’ing’s (Zheng Manjing) Yang Style, Short Form, Taijiquan.
January 7, 2010 - March 25, 2010
12 sessions
South Presbytarian ChurchEvening Classes Weekly throughout the year (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced classes) |
 (Near the U of R at the intersection of Mt. Hope Ave./East Henrietta near Strong Hospital.) |
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 Beginner Class Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: Rochester Oasis, 259 Monroe Avenue. Intermediate Class |
 (At Monroe Square, on the lower level near the escalator. Free parking in the lot behind Monroe Square.) |
Smoking Cessation Treatments
What to expect?
Smoking cessation treatments use auricular acupuncture. This form of acupuncture is performed while the patient reclines, fully dressed, in a private room. Thin acupuncture needles are inserted into the outer ear and earlobe. These remain for forty-five minutes while the patient relaxes.
Duration of visits:
10 visits are required.
1st appointment: 1.5 hours (a brief medical history is given during this time along with the 45 minute treatment).
2nd - 10th appointment: Approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
Download the supplemental protocol in smoking cessation (PDF)
Conferences
AAAOM Conference (American Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
Sacramento, California
www.aaaomonline.org
Special Events
Once a year the Center for Classical Acupuncture hosts a weekend of patient consultations with Judy B. Worsley, world-renowned Master teacher and practitioner of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture.
During this time patients have the great opportunity to benefit from her 40-year experience in treating a vast array of illnesses and conditions.
To learn more about Judy B. Worsley and the Worsley Institute, visit www.worsleyinstitute.org and www.worsley.com
Click here to view more information about this year's event, held May 22-23, 2010.
Speaking Engagements
The Lungs and Chinese Medicine
Where: Better Breathers located at American Lung Association
When: February 12, 2010
Tel: (585) 242-9518 