This is primarily a volunteer healthcare trip providing humanitarian aid to a community in need, using Acupuncture and other holistic medicine. Many places in India are lacking in funds and underserved in healthcare facilities. Doctors from around the world come to serve at the Parmarth Niketan charitable hospital, and sometimes the hospital sponsors medical camps at local villages to the people who cannot make it to the hospital. Rishikesh has many areas where cars cannot go, and so some villagers are stuck in the mountains without healthcare. More info is found through these links:
If you are a student intern at an accredited Chinese Medicine College, or if you are a licensed professional acupuncturist or naturopathic doctor, this trip is for you. Space is limited but there are always a few spots available for non-medical companions. Children need to be watched at all times and would need an additional adult companion.
Volunteers will complete aprox. 30 clinic hours
Professional LAc receives 10 PDA/CEU hours for NCCAOM
* (once every 4 year renewal cycle they allow humanitarian volunteer credit)
In addition, there will be some tours and free time for sightseeing.
Sami Rank, L.Ac. received a MS degree in TCM from Yo San University, and her BA from USC. She has been practicing for 20 years, and is on faculty at PIHMA College in Phoenix, AZ where she is a professor and clinic supervisor.
This trip is run by 3 Treasures Acupuncture and Sami Rank, L.Ac. There is no affiliation with PIHMA College.
Space is limited.
Thursday March 9: arrive New Delhi, Collapse, rest
Friday & Saturday: sightseeing in Delhi
Sunday: train to Agra
Monday : Taj Mahal!
Tuesday: long drive to Rishikesh, rest, aarti 6pm (sunset vigil);set up clinic, clinic meeting
Wednesday - Sunday clinic 9:30-4:30 (Sunday: break down clinic, last aarti 6pm)
Monday March 20: morning free time; depart for home
$850
(+$85 optional Holi festival add-on
Deposit for $350due 10/30/2022
$500 Remainder due 02/12/2023)
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