So you think you know the full capabilities of the use of “Hands-on Healing” in your practice?? Think again! The developments expanding the healing potential of hands-on practice could be the key to connection with and restoration of your patients’/clients’ most elusive healing needs. In our detached and virtual world, hands-on healing brings an intentional energy exchange that can’t be duplicated by AI. So many people have received non-therapeutic touch in life, resulting in harm that is hard to identify and harder to heal. But as NDs, “We are the doctors who listen; we are the doctors who touch.” Expand what you thought you knew as the limits of your hands-on modalities. Help your patients/clients restore cellular memory and physical function. Then watch as they become limitless in their potential.
Our Instructors for this Vital Gathering will be covering a broad range of hands-on modalities. Learn about the power of NET and QNRT in the hands of a Vitalist. Discover advances in Craniosacral therapy, and be reintroduced to Bowen therapy and Chapman points. See what is possible in pain relief using battlefield acupuncture/acupressure, and learn to make your own botanical compresses and poultices. There will also be sessions to renew & expand your knowledge and use of hydro and electro-therapies. Let’s reinforce the foundations of hands-on modalities, while exploring new options for restoration of health.
LOCATION:
Sonoran University of Health Sciences
2140 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
REFUND POLICY: We do understand that life happens. After April 1, 2026, if you find that you are no longer able to attend the VG in person, your ticket will be converted to a recorded access version and you will be able to watch the recordings (once they are available) to obtain the CEs. You MUST notify the NMI if this situation arises. No refunds will be given.
As we are meeting on the Sonoran campus and not in a hotel, we have reserved a block of hotel rooms (to reduce room costs) at the Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown. It is two blocks from Whole Foods, and multiple restaurants, etc. You will need to make arrangements for transport to and from the Sonoran campus.
Link to Conference Rate Room Reservations: Sonesta Select Hotel Room Link
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Schedule of Events:
Friday, April 24
Welcome
6:00-7:00pm Jared Zeff, ND, LAc, FNMI- “Philosophy”
7:00-8:00p Christie Fleetwood, ND, RPh, FNMI: “Acute Pain” (1.0 Pharm CEU)
8:00-8:15p Presentations (VNMI/FNMI Credentials)
2 CE
Saturday, April 25
8:00-8:30am Robert Abell, ND LAc, VNMI: “Bowen-ish Therapy” (30 mins)
8:30-9:30am Bowen Therapy hands-on session (60 mins)
9:30-10:30am Azure Standard / AzureWell Presentation
10:30-11:00am Exhibitor Hall Break
11:00am-12:15pm Shawna Eischens, ND, VNMI “NET and QNRT” (75 mins) didactic only
12:15-1:30p Lunch (catered)
1:30-2:10p Greg Yasuda, ND, VNMI- Craniosacral/Palpatory & Homeopathy (didactic) 40 mins
2:10-3:10p Hands-on: Craniosacral/Palpatory & Homeopathy (Yasuda-1 hour)
3:10-3:30p Materia Medica (Yasuda-20 mins)
3:30-4:00p Exhibitor Hall Break
4:00-5:00p Chapman Reflex Points- Christie Fleetwood, ND, RPh, FNMI (60 mins 15 mins didactic, 45 mins hands-on)
5:00-6:00p Panel Discussion
6.75 CE
Sunday, April 26
8:00-8:30am – Eli Camp, ND, DHANP, VNMI– “First Aid Homeopathy” (90 mins)
9:30-10:00am Exhibitor Hall Break
10:00-11:30am Jared Zeff, ND, LAc, FNMI: “Botanical Compresses & Poultices” (lecture & demo) 90 minutes total
11:30-1:00p Lunch (catered)
1:00-2:00p Dan Young, ND, LAc, FNMI- “Battlefield Acupuncture” (didactic- 60 mins)
2:00-3:00p Battlefield Acupuncture; hands-on session (Dan-60 mins)
3:00-3:30p Exhibitor Hall Break
3:30-4:30p Panel Discussion
4:30-5:00p Closing Remarks: Jared Zeff, ND, LAc, FNMI
6.5 CE
15.25 Total CEs
TOTAL: 15.25 CEs (14.25 General, 1 Pharm)
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