Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Intensive 2024: Module 1
A four-day intensive with Dr Poney Chiang merging Chinese Acupuncture with modern neuroanatomy, refining point accuracy and incorporating neuroanatomy into upper extremity, neck and head treatments.
About This Seminar
The course merges ancient Chinese Acupuncture with modern neuroanatomy, teaching Acupuncturists to refine point accuracy, deepen neuromuscular understanding and incorporate neuroanatomy into treatments.
Dr Poney Chiang emphasises problem-solving and decision-making tailored to individual patient needs rather than providing protocols alone, across the upper extremity, neck and head.
What This Seminar Covered
Point accuracy
Refine Acupuncture point accuracy through neuroanatomical landmarks.
Neuromuscular structures
Deepen understanding of neuromuscular structures and incorporate them into treatments.
Neuro-stimulation & De Qi
Master neuro-stimulation and De Qi sensation techniques.
Upper extremity protocols
Treatment protocols for trigger finger, De Quervain tenosynovitis, lateral epicondylitis, tricep tendinosis, bicipital tendinitis and rotator cuff syndrome.
Neck & head protocols
Treatment protocols for tension, migraine, cluster and occipital neuropathic headache, allergic rhinitis, TMJ dysfunction, trigeminal neuralgia, facial (Bell's) palsy and cervicalgia.
Diagnosis conversion
Convert Western diagnoses into Acupuncture treatments and palpate nerves and A-shi points.
Course Structure
Introduction & Upper Extremity Part 1-2
Introduction to Integrative Acupuncture; Neuro-stimulation & De Qi for Upper Extremity Part 1-2; Neurological Mechanism of Acupuncture.
Upper Extremity Part 3-5 & Protocols
Neuro-stimulation & De Qi for Upper Extremity Part 3-5; upper extremity treatment protocol demonstrations; palpate A-shi points and needle under teacher supervision.
Integration & Neck/Head Part 1-4
SMART Guideline: East & West Integration; Neuro-stimulation & De Qi for Neck & Head Part 1-4.
Neck/Head Part 5 & Protocols
Neuro-stimulation & De Qi for Neck & Head Part 5; neck and head treatment protocol demonstrations; course conclusion.
Your Instructor
Dr Poney Chiang
Dr Poney Chiang holds a PhD in biomedical research from the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, and a Master's in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York. He is an adjunct professor and founder of the Integrative Acupuncture Certificate Program at York University in Toronto, and a professor at the American Neuro-Acupuncture Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He specialises in the peripheral neuroanatomy of acupoints and neuro-modulation needle techniques.
What Attendees Said
“The skills learnt from this seminar have significantly improved the results of my treatments and patients came back. Definitely worth the investment.”
Dr Yuli Rai, Acupuncturist, WA, Australia
“I have not been to any seminar relating to neurological that was this thorough and detailed.”
Dr Lisa Ooi, Acupuncturist, VIC, Australia
“I felt more confident, a lot better to treat patients with the issues they presented with.”
Dr Aaron Khor, Acupuncturist, VIC, Australia
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