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The Clinical Observation Program of the Association

Dear therapists, association members, and students,

The path as a therapist at the beginning of your journey is not always easy and can be challenging. It is often accompanied by fears, doubts, and confusion, and generally, not a path that is pleasant to walk alone. Fortunately, experienced therapists are rolling up their sleeves and volunteering to provide help and mentorship to the future generation of therapists in Israel.

The most successful way of learning is none other than “clinical observation”. To see in real-time how an active clinic works. The interaction with patients, the practical use of Chinese medicine, and all the successes or difficulties that accompany them.

Whether you are therapists willing to contribute your time and receive observers in your clinic, or advanced students, therapists at the beginning of their career, or those who want reinforcement and are interested in joining the program as observers – you are invited to contact us and enter the program.

Both mentors and observers are required to read the guidance document and understand it thoroughly before starting the program:

For the sake of maintaining good order and proper conduct on both sides, please review the above document which includes several guidelines and rules. The document is written in masculine form but of course addresses both genders.

From the Mentor’s Side:

  1. The observer should not be required to take an active part in the treatment – i.e., moxibustion treatment, changing sheets, massage or any kind of touch, scheduling appointments, removing needles, ordering and purchasing equipment, etc.
  2. Before entering the treatment area, the mentor should align with the observer and clarify important points to consider during the clinical observation process, according to their view and important principles.
  3. After a day/shift of clinical observations, the mentor should allow the observer to ask about any missing or unclear information. This can be done face-to-face at the end of the treatment day, at another scheduled time, or via phone call and/or correspondence.
  4. Patience and availability from the mentor are essential for the observer’s learning process, therefore questions should be answered and the treatment process should be explained to the best of their ability.
  5. The mentor should introduce the observer to the patients and explain the purpose of their presence in the room to prevent discomfort on all sides.
  6. The mentor should try to allow time and space for questions between treatments, if possible.
  7. If there are last-minute changes to the schedule, after the observer has been updated on the clinic hours, the mentor should inform the observer of the change as early as possible.

From the Observer’s Side:

  1. An organized and mutually agreed arrival time should be coordinated in advance with the mentor. The observer cannot arrive on their own without the mentor’s approval.
  2. One should arrive in appropriate and suitable attire, respecting the observer, the clinic, and the patients.
  3. Before arriving for a shift/day of clinical observations, the observer should check with the mentor if there are any changes to the treatment schedule and update the mentor if a certain patient objects to the presence of an observer or if they are unable to observe the treatment for any other reason.
  4. If the observer is unable to attend the clinical observation day, they should update the mentor at least 24 hours in advance, assuming it is not an exceptional event.
  5. Before arriving at the clinic, the observer should clarify with the mentor regarding any emphases they should know and be familiar with, such as dress code, parking arrangements, etc.
  6. A preliminary introduction and expectation alignment should be conducted before the first observation arrival. This can be done in person or by phone. Note that the responsibility for this conversation lies with the observer. In this introduction, the observer is invited to raise specific topics where they need help, if any, and share the aspirations and things they hope to learn from the observation process.
  7. In cases where clinical observations are not one-time events but take place over a period, fixed days and hours will be coordinated between the mentor and observer for the observations to take place.
  8. For the purpose of face-to-face alignment and preparation for the shift, the observer should arrive at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled observation time – i.e., the time of the first treatment.
  9. The observer is prohibited from interfering in the treatment process in any way, verbally or practically, including advice, sharing, or pulse-taking. Unless authorized by the mentor.
  10. There will be no restriction if the observer feels the need to take a break for any reason, provided that the mentor is updated and aware of the observer’s exit.
  11. Questions and clarifications regarding the clinic and treatment process should be compiled in an organized manner and sent/asked to the mentor at a convenient time separate from the treatments where they can respond to the observer, in order not to disrupt the proper course of treatment.
  12. It is desirable and even expected for the observer to write notes and summaries about the treatments, but it is forbidden to write patients’ names or any identifying details about them, in order to maintain medical confidentiality.

Eyal Melichi – Tao Herbs – Rishon LeZion

At the Tao Herbs clinic, you can observe Eyal Melichi, a therapist with over 20 years of experience in acupuncture and owner of an herbal formula company. He practices Chinese medicine, combining Japanese medicine, herbs, moxibustion, and other techniques.

The clinic is open for observations from Sunday to Wednesday, advance coordination with Eyal is required.

To contact: 052-2221269

Omer Mohadav Dror

Dear therapists and students. We are recruiting a new cycle of clinical observation at Dror Omer Mohadav’s clinic at 14 Kiryat Sefer St., Tel Aviv.

Clinical observation is part of the training for students and practitioners of Chinese medicine. Similar to all medical fields or in general, clinical experience is a very important factor, and in observation, one can see a large number of patients in each shift.

Objectives of Clinical Observation
The purpose of clinical observation is to expose you to the field of diagnosis in Chinese medicine and the corresponding treatment methods. The daily routine of treatments in the clinic is highly important, and exposure to patients with various conditions allows the beginner practitioner to transition from the theoretical dimension to the clinical one – known as clinical experience. This process helps build the practitioner’s sense of confidence.

  • Chinese Formulas: The place of the formula in the category. The place of the formula on the treatment axis. Dosages and taking times, and more. Almost every patient receives a formula, and for this reason, many cases can be observed. Formulas in Chinese medicine are the most useful tool in the East and also the strongest in most cases in the Chinese medicine toolbox.

  • Acupuncture: Emphasis is placed on body diagnoses and acupuncture in the presence of 5 elements, 6 layers, and 8 extras, as well as in combination with extra points and more. Point locations. Combinations of acupuncture points. Stimulation methods and more.

  • Nutritional supplements: Combinations of supplements according to diagnosis and disease.

  • Treatment strategy: Building a treatment course from start to finish. Integration between different tools of Chinese medicine and more.

  • WhatsApp groups: In this group, you can enrich your knowledge through questions from the clinic that not only I answer, but also senior assistants and therapists who were once assistants and today have extensive experience.

  • Throughout the year, one can join seminars conducted by Dror in Tel Aviv on specific topics, subject to availability.

For contact:
Nitai Tzur – 054-4765686
Dror Omer Mohadev – 054-4617176
We look forward to seeing you.