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Garden of the Gods Trading Post
324 Beckers Lane, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
www.gardenofthegodstradingpost.com

Filled with the wonders of nature, the Garden of the Gods was dedicated in 1909 as a free city park. An abundance of plant and animal life can be found throughout its 1350 acres. Many of the magnificent red sandstone rock formations are over 300 million years old and were sculpted through time by the forces of nature. There is great hiking and picnicking throughout the park.   The trading post is located inside the park itself.  Join us for an inspiring and educational day in this magical setting.

Directions
From I-25 take US 24 Highway West (Exit 141) to the Manitou/Garden of the Gods Exit. Keep right after exiting highway and follow signs to Garden of The Gods. The Trading Post is just passed Balanced Rock. There will be signs to trading post.

Friday March 2nd 2007

Conference Schedule

8:45 - 9:00
Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00
Moxa & Acupressure Use Based on Basic Pulse & Tongue Diagnosis
Lisa Lowe RN, L. Ac.
Learn basic pulse and tongue diagnosis to determine the appropriate use of moxabustion and basic acupressure for various pregnancy and post partum issues including morning sickness, breech presentation and postpartum bleeding. This will be an experiential class in which we will all have the opportunity to practice skills learned.

11:15 - 1:15   
Insurance Billing for Midwives   
Kelli Jeanne Sugihara, Certified Medical Insurance Biller
Having trouble wending your way through the insurance maze? Lacking confidence when submitting a claim? Come learn with an experienced home birth biller and help clear the air. We will discuss how to fill out the claim form and the diagnosis/procedure codes appropriate for midwives (bring your code books!) We will define services included in the global fee and when to bill for extra services, then finish with well woman coding and billing. There will be handouts to take home and time for your questions, so join us for an enjoyable and educational time.

1:15 - 2:30   
Enjoy lunch provided by CAIM and explore the beautiful scenery in the Garden of the Gods

2:30 - 4:45   
Well Woman Intensive    
Teresa Robertson, CNM
Current PAP protocols and recommendations, a discussion on HPV (including the new vaccine that is available), differentiating vaginal infections (BV, trich, yeast) as well as holistic alternatives to treatment will be reviewed.

4:45 to 5:00    Closing Circle  

About our speakers
Teresa Robertson CNM has been immersed in the domain of women's health, birth and alternative healing for over 27 years. Some of her clinical experience in well woman care includes working for the Boulder Valley Women's Health Teen Clinic, the Peoples Clinic, Planned Parenthood, as well as her own nurse midwifery practice, In Teresa's current work as a birth intuitive she uses a variety of mind, body and spiritual techniques. Teresa's strong and varied clinical background and education allow her to serve as a translator between the worlds of intuition and western allopathic medicine. To learn more about her work visit www.livingintuitiveresources.com.

Lisa Lowe RN, L.Ac. interest in birth and women's health began when she became a mother in the late 1970's. She pursued studies in herbs nutrition and midwifery, with formal education in nursing and massage therapy. Lisa attended study groups with the Denver midwives in the early 1980's. As an RN in the hospital setting, Lisa focused on Labor & Delivery, post-partum and newborn care.   After many years as a nurse and massage therapist Lisa attended Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado, graduating in 2003. Many of her 3000 hours spent in electives and clinics were related to women's health, OB/GYN and pediatrics. Currently in her private practice, Lisa works with women throughout all stages of life (menstrual irregularities, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum issues) Lisa has also had the privilege of birthing 2 of her 3 babies at home, and recently attended the birth of her 3rd grandchild - all 3 have been born at home!  

Kelli Jeanne Sugihara, Certified Medical Insurance Biller, began billing for home birth midwives in 1997 and started what is now Larsen Billing Service. LBS serves over 160 home birth midwives throughout the Unites States and is committed to obtaining fair insurance reimbursement for their clients. They are also midwife advocates, educating the insurance industry and encouraging coverage for all midwives throughout the nation. Kelli is now the project manager at LBS and enjoys opportunities to travel and teach. She began attending births with her midwife mother while in high school and is now a doula. She lives in the Seattle, Washington area with her husband and three teenage children (all born with midwife assistance, of course) and enjoys gardening and quilting in her spare time.

Conference Fees                     Member                        Non-Member

Friday, March 2                       ___ $45                        ___ $ 60  

Membership Renewal             ___ $50                       

CEUs (MEAC applied for)     ___ $15                         ___ $ 25  

Special Offer for first-time CAIM members: ___   $75 Conference fee and CAIM Membership