Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Rings in New Year

New York, NY, February 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- At the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, the largest college of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the country, the Chinese New Year, 4709, will be celebrated on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 12pm – 3pm with workshops, demos, lectures, free acupuncture and the chance to learn how the ancient practices of oriental medicine are fighting modern ailments. The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York Campus is located at 915 Broadway (21st St.), 5th floor.

Welcome in 4709, the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, with the Pacific School of Oriental Medicine’s family and learn Chinese health and nutrition tips from Magnolia Goh, Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Pioneer in the US. Her advice on what foods to eat, what spices to use and how to use Chinese medicine techniques to ward off what ails you, will keep you in top shape this winter.

During the year of the rabbit money can be easily made, people become more self-focused, and abundance is easily accessible. Internationally known speaker Poney Chiang, will enlighten the audience with tips for making the year of the rabbit a success for everyone.

There will also be two hands-on Qi Gong workshops led by William Kaplanidis, the producer of the new Five Elements Qi Gong DVD. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-GUNG),is a thousand-year-old martial art that combines deep breathing with postures and movements that allow the body to naturally and automatically release hormones that relieve stress. Originally used by the Chinese to increase energy, strength, vitality, and balance; reduce stress and pain; enhance circulation; and bolster the immune system, today Qi Gong’s popularity is growing throughout the world.

Following the day’s events, there will be a 2.30 screening of 9000 Needles, the award-winning documentary that chronicles one man’s journey into health with the help of a mixture of Eastern and Western Medicine including acupuncture, will be held. The documentary, filmed as a labor of love, benefits Devin Dearth the patient featured in the film.

Admission and participation in all events is free. RSVP is requested. Contact cneipris@pacificcollege.edu or 212-982-3456 x226 to RSVP or x229 with any questions.

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About Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, the largest college of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the country was founded in 1986 with the mission to educate and inspire students to become compassionate, skilled providers of patient-centered healthcare using traditional East Asian and integrative medicine. The school has campuses in New York, Chicago, and San Diego offering Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degrees. Studies include Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, and Massage. The Pacific College Acupuncture Center in New York City treats over 700 patients a week in addition to providing acupuncture at off-site clinics in area
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