James Saper R.TCM.P.

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328 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario N1H 3W5 (519) 341-9314

Jan.28–29.2012 Ma Gui Ba Gua Seminar Learn Bagua, the martial art of the royal bodyguards of the Qing dynasty at this weekend seminar with Andrea Falk
Jan.28.2012 Fundamentals of Chinese Spear Learn Chinese Spear – the king of long weapons – at this seminar with Andrea Falk.
Jan.23.2012 Chinese Year of the Dragon Fundraiser for the David Suzuki Foundation
Jan.11.2012 Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Beyond – free open house with presentations, classes and demonstrations
Jan.16.2012 New York Times publishes article on the history of artemisinin
Jan.09.2012 CMAJ published study looks at acupuncture's effects on migraine management
Dec.05.2011 Pilot study finds acupuncture reduces chemo-induced nerve pain
Nov.11.2011 Systematic Review published by the American Academy of Pediatrics finds acupuncture safe when performed by trained practitioners
Nov.10.2011 NBA athletes reported receiving treatments at Shaolin Temple
Oct.10.2011 University of York to study acupuncture and Alexander Technique treatment for chronic neck pain.
Oct.10.2011 Systematic review on Chinese Medicine and infertility finds 3.5 greater likeihood of conception compared to Western Medical treatments
Sept.07.2011 Fall Qigong and Bagua classes begin
Sept.06.2011 Taiji Open House with Master Yan Zhigang at St. Andrew's Church
Aug.28.2011 Chinese Medicine researchers call for end of bear farming at international conference
Aug.16.2011 A randomized trail finds Traditional Chinese herbs comparable to Tamiflu in treating H1N1 fevers.
Aug.02.2011 Lab studies with synthetic bear bile found to potentially treat heart arrhythmias.
July.20.2011 Hong Kong Baptist University investigates the efficacy of Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla) in the treatment of Parkinson's
June.17.2011 New Scientist publishes summary of Parkinson's and IBS research using Chinese herb extracts.
June.04&05.2011 Bagua: Cultivating Deep Skill Seminar with Andrea Falk
June.04.2011 Bagua Circle-Walking for Health Seminar with Andrea Falk
June.04.2011 Spear Fundamentals Seminar with Andrea Falk
May.27.2011 British researchers find acupuncture helpful in the treatment of medically unexplained symptoms
May.16.2011 Lab studies find active component of Coriolus versicolor inhibit prostate tumor formation
May.11.2011 Lab studies investigate anti-tumor activity of Chinese herb formula, Huang Qin Tang
Apr.30.2011 Secrets of Effective Acupuncture: Anxiety and Mental-Emotional Disorders in TCM seminar
Apr.23.2011 WWF reports Nepalese Rhino population increasing
Apr.03.2011 Secrets of Effective Acupuncture: Menopause and Aging in TCM seminar
Apr.06.2011 Spring Qigong, Taiji, Bagua and Xingyi classes begin
Apr.01.2011 Acupuncture found to relieve hot flashes due to prostate cancer treatment.
Mar.22.2011 Alternative Medicine Symposium organized by Transition Guelph
Mar.03.2011 anti-cancer, anti-tumor mechanism of Chinese herb, Lei Gong Teng (Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F) identified at John Hopkins
Mar.2011 American Society for Microbiology publishes research finding PGG, an extract from Chinese herbs, to have inhibitory effect on biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus
Feb.07.2011 Randomized study from Sweden finds acupuncture helpful for women with poylcystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Feb.03.2011 [Updated] Chinese New Year fundraiser for World Wildlife Fund
Jan.29.2011 Chinese Spear Workshop with Andrea Falk
Jan.29&30.2001 Ba Gua Seminar with Andrea Falk
Jan.18.2011 Australian government funds integrated Western/Chinese medical centre.
Jan.13.2011 Updated American/British guidelines for fall prevention now include Tai Chi
Nov.16.2010 Acupuncture recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage of humanity.
Sep.24.2010 University of Maryland to research cocaine addiction treatment using extract of Yanhusuo (Corydalis yanhusuo)
Sep.1.2010 Fall classes in Qigong, Taiji, Bagua and Xingyi begin
Aug.23.2010 New York Times publishes overview of acupuncture research
Aug.19.2010 New England Journal of Medicine publishes research on Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia
Aug.18.2010 Lab study finds Chinese formula boosts chemotherapy treatment & limits side-effects.
Aug.16.2010 Joint US and China research finds Chinese meditation technique boosts brain function
June.15.2010 A German pilot study finds acupuncture improves excerise tolerance and recovery
June.12&13.2010 Ba Gua Seminar with Andrea Falk
June.12.2010 Chinese Spear Workshop with Andrea Falk
May.30.2010 University of Rochester research identifies role of Andenosine A1 receptors in acupuncture for pain relief
May.22.2010 Taiji and Bagua Training Intensive
May.19.2010 Qi Gong Retreat
Apr.07.2010 Spring session of Qi Gong, Taiji, Xingyi & Bagua classes begin
Mar.16.2010 The World Federation of TCM Societies endorses the conservation of tigers and other endangered species
Feb.22.2010 Stanford University research finds acupuncture helpful for depression during pregnancy
Feb.12.2010 NIH funds research in using ursodeoxycholic acid for colorectal cancer prevention.
Feb.04.2010 UK study maps acupuncture's effect on the brain's processing of pain
Feb.2010 Chinese New Year Fundraiser for World Wildlife Fund
Jan.31.10 Magui Bagua seminar with Andrea Falk
Jan.30.10 Spear Fundamentals seminar with Andrea Falk
Jan.06.2010 Randomized, controlled pilot study finds Qigong helpful for diabetes.
Jan.04.10 Qigong, Tai Chi, Xingyi & Bagua Classes begin
Dec.28.2009 Study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology finds acupuncture as effective as Venlafaxine (Effexor) in controlling hot flashes in breast cancer patients
Dec.17.2009 Chinese media reports on herbal treatment for H1N1
Dec.11.2009 Placebo-controlled study finds acupuncture reduces itch of eczema
Nov.23.2009 Anti-tumor mechanisms of Cordycep (Dongchong Xiacao) researched in UK study
Oct.10.2009 University of Western Sydney reviews effectiveness of Chinese Herbs in delaying diabetes.
Oct.05.2009 Acupuncture's mechanism researched in Australia
Sep.26.2009 Eighth Annual Clinic Open House
Sep.10.2009 Qigong classes at St. Andrew's Church begin
Sep.09.2009 Tai Chi, Xingyi and Bagua Classes begin
Aug.11.2009 Kudzu vine extract reduces alcoholism and prevent relapse in lab tests
July.25 & 26.2009 Qigong Workshops at Hillside Festival
Jul.08.2009 Preliminary studies show positive results for Chinese herbs in treatment of endometriosis
June.20.2009 One-day Qigong Retreat
June.05.2009 Hydrangea extract research shows potential in the treatment of auto-immune disorders
May 31, 2009 Ba Gua Internal Martial Arts Seminar with Andrea Falk at Studio 404 in Guelph
May 30, 2009 Xing Yi Internal Martial Arts Seminar with Andrea Falk at Studio 404 in Guelph
May.26.2009 UK's National Health Service funds acupuncture treatments for back pain
June.04.2009 Eight Silk Brocades Qigong classes begin
Apr.02.2009 Five Animals Qigong classes begin
Apr.01.2009 Free Intro Class in Taiji, Xingyi and Bagua.
Mar.14,2009 Researchers at Mount Sinai, New York find TCM effective in the treatment of eczema
Mar.05.2009 Foundations of the Five Animals Qigong Workshop begins
Feb.06.2009 Mount Sinai researchers find Chinese herb formula able to stop anaphylaxis reaction to peanuts in mice.
Jan.26.2009 A systematic review by the Cochrane Collaboration finds acupuncture capable of reducing frequency & intensity of chronic headaches
Jan.25.2009 Internal Martial Arts series Magui Bagua seminar with Andrea Falk
Jan.24.2009 Internal Martial Arts series Hebei Xingyi seminar with Andrea Falk
Jan.08.2009 University of Calgary research finds physical activity benefits mental function