GEORGE EASSEY,
O.M.D., M.A.: Curriculum Vitae
I.
Qualification Background and Credentials:
Completion of the
1and1/2 year Diploma in Siddha Medicine Course (2002) International Open
Academy for Siddha Medical Sciences, Madras, Tamilnadu, India
Doctorate in
Oriental Medicine (1994)
North American
Academy of Advanced Asian Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Master of Arts
in Chinese Medicine
(1991)
San Francisco
College of Acupuncture, San Francisco,
California, USA
Completion of
Clean Needle Technique Course and exam certified by the US National Council of
Acupuncture (1990)
Completion of the
120 hours State Approved Program in Traditional Physical Therapy (Acupressure)
(1986) San Francisco College of Acupuncture, San Francisco, California, USA
Diploma of
Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner (1985)
The Ayurvedic
Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Note: Spent 4 years under a personal
tutorage of Dr. Vasant Lad.
Completion
of the 100 hour Program in Spectra
Chrome Therapy (1983) Menlo Park, California, USA
Completion of the
Teacher´s Proficiency Course in Yoga, (1980),
G.S. College of Yoga, Lonavala, Puna, India
Completion
of the Yoga Teacher´s Certificate Course
(1979)
Quilon Yogasana Kendram Yoga
Institute, Kerala, India
Note: Studied
with K.P.G. Nair
Completion of the
1 years Program in Yoga, Indian Institute of Yogasanas, (1979)
Cochin, Kerala, India
Note: Studied
with Prof. P.G. Chidambaran
Completion of the
1 year Program in Natural Therapeutics (1976)
The Indian Institute of Natural
Therapeutics, Padukkottai, Kerala, India
Gurukula
education in Indian philosophy and yoga with Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati, successor of Nataraja Guru in the
lineage of Naryana Guru. (1976-1979)
In progress:
Doctorate in
Siddha Medical Sciences Program
International Open Academy for Siddha Medical Sciences, Madras, Tamilnadu,
India
Continuing
education:
Gurukula studies
with Vaidyabhooshanam K.Raghava Thirumulpad, Kerala, India
Gurukula studies
with Vaidya Sudheer, Saint Agastya Kshetram, Kerala, India
II.
Memberships:
The Ayurvedic
Association of Great Britain
The Guild of
Herbal Medicine Practitioners, UK
NAMA (National
Ayurvedic Medical Association), USA
CAAM (California
Ayurvedic Medical Association), California, USA
The Associated
Massage and Bodywork Professionals, USA
Founder, The
Czech Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, Czech Republic
III. Publications
Books
Traditional
Ayurvedic Medicine – A Synopsis of the Pharmacopoeia (English)
Essays on
Ayurveda (Czech, English – in progress)
Interviews and
articles done by the press staff writers:
23 interviews and
articles in various magazines and newspapers in USA, India, England, Czech
Republic and Slovak Republic.
Articles on
specific subject, worldwide:
Topic - Ayurvedic
Medicine Is Effective in the Treatment of AIDS Related Conditions, published
by: The Europa Times, Malayalam Pathram, India Post, India Currents, Anacortes
News, Well Being Journal.
Articles
written by the self:
Over 70 articles
on various aspects of Ayurveda (1998-2002 alone).
Video tapes:
Fundamentals of Ayurvedic medicine
Lectures on Ayurveda
Ayurveda – Mother of Medicine
Ayurvedic Massage Course
IV. Teaching Experience
Academic:
Adjunct Faculty Member, Bastyr University,
Bothell, Washington, USA (1996-1998).
Ayurveda College
of Tripunithra, Kerala, India (1997).
East – West
University, Ooty and Madras, India (1989-1997).
San Francisco College of
Acupuncture, California, USA (1988-1990).
Non-academic:
40 seminars and
courses: (between 1999 –2002 only, conducted regularly)
Ayurveda I.,
Ayurveda II., Ayurveda III.
Ayurvedic Massage
I., Ayurvedic Massage II.
Spiritual Aspects
of Ayurveda – Karma and Dharma
Ayurveda and Yoga
Ayurvedic Diet
and Cooking
Easy Yoga
Single lectures:
(between 1998-2002 only)
Over 40 lectures
entitled „Meeting with Ayurveda“ in over 30 cities and towns in the Czech and
Slovak Republic, as a part of pioneering effort to pupularize Ayurveda in the
region.
V. Main International Symposiums – Guest Speaker
International
Conference on Ayurvedic Medicine and Astrology in Trissur, India (2005)
International
Conference by the NAMA in Florida, USA – Treatment of Cancer in Ayurveda (2003)
World Conference
on Ayurveda, Cochin, Kerala, India (2002)
International
Conference on Ayurveda by CAAM, Berkeley, USA (2002)
1st and 2nd
International Seminar on Ayurveda by Gujarat University, Jamnagar, India (2000,
2001)
International
Seminar on Holistic Life and Total Health Care, Prajyoti Niketan College,
Kerala, India (1997)
VI. Clinical Experience and Achievements in the Medical Field
2004-2005 AjusTeja, Ayurvedic Resort,
Bangalore, India
2003-2004 The Third Space Clinic of
Integrated Medicine, Soho, London
1986-2005
Independent
clinical practice in Ayurvedic medicine
1991-1994
Independent
clinical practice in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese
Medicine
1988-1990
Practice
of Traditional Chinese medicine at the San Francisco College
of Acupuncture Medical Clinic, under supervision
1984-1986
Clinical
observation and treatment under direct supervision of
Dr.Vasant Lad, Ayurvedic Institute Clinic,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
VII. Research
Experience
2001-present Research on history of Ayurveda
in Kerala
1997-2002
Research
on identification and preservation of the rare medicinal plants
of Kerala traditionally used in Ayurveda
1993-96
Research
on Ayurvedic treatment of immune disorders with primary
focus on HIV/AIDS related diseases and CFIDS