Velia Wortman (DE)
Velia Wortman studied cultural anthropology at the University of Toronto, medicine at the Royal Free Hospital in London, UK and Chinese medicine in the Netherlands, China and Germany. Among her main teachers are Ted Kaptchuk, Giovanni Maciocia, Dan Bensky and Volker Scheid. She has taught Chinese and natural medicines at several German medical schools and written articles on various topics pertaining to Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and dietetics. She has been chairing the Research Section of the TCM Rothenburg conference since 2005.
Classes with Velia Wortman
Engaging with the Qi
A journey into palpation
Felix de Haas (NL), Dan Bensky (US)EN
15:00-18:30
TCM Research Day
Prof. Dr. Florian Beißner (DE), Velia Wortman (DE)EN10:00-13:30, 15:00-18:00
Schedule:
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10:00-10:10
Welcome and Introduction
Prof. Dr. Florian Beißner (DE), Velia Wortman (DE) -
10:10-10:50
Hands-on TCM research – different methods and low-threshold approaches to conduct meaningful research
Dr. Jan Valentini (DE) -
10:55-11:35
Is there interdisciplinary and interculturally binding knowledge? Recent approaches in philosophy of science
Dr. Jan Brousek (AT) -
12:00-12:40
Defining the details of acupuncture treatment for pelvic pain in endometriosis: literature review and e-Delphi study
Nora Giese (DE) -
12:45-13:25
Treating Anxiety: A feasibility clinical study using acupuncture and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cinzia Scorzon (DE) -
15:00–15:40
When Western Science meets TCM – The worst (mutual) misunderstandings and how to avoid them
Prof. Dr. Florian Beißner (DE) -
15:45-17:00
Everything you always wanted to know about TCM research but were afraid to ask
Prof. Dr. Florian Beißner (DE), Velia Wortman (DE) -
17:00–18:00
Round table discussion
Prof. Dr. Florian Beißner (DE), Velia Wortman (DE)
