Dr Poney Chiang's Approach to Facial Nerve Recovery in Bell's Palsy
Dr Poney Chiang explores a Neuro-Meridian approach to the facial nerve in Bell's palsy — combining classical Acupuncture technique with modern neuroscientific understanding, illustrated through clinical cases. Hosted by Dr Scott Ling. Presented live on 4 February 2024.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST
Is This Webinar For You?
This session focused on the Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture approach to Bell's palsy. Dr Poney Chiang explored the anatomy of the facial nerve and how a neuroanatomy-informed approach shapes treatment of the facial nerve in these cases.
His work integrates classical Acupuncture technique with modern neuroscientific understanding, and the session drew on in-depth case studies to illustrate the clinical reasoning involved.
The webinar was conducted in English and closed with a live Q&A.
What This Webinar Covered
The Facial Nerve in Bell's Palsy
The anatomy of the facial nerve and how it frames a Neuro-Meridian approach to Bell's palsy.
A Neuroscience-Informed Technique
How Dr Chiang integrates classical Acupuncture technique with modern neuroscientific understanding.
Clinical Reasoning
How the approach is adapted to the individual presentation and stage of recovery.
In-Depth Case Studies
Real patient cases used to illustrate how the approach is applied in practice.
Skills for the Clinic
Practical considerations Acupuncturists can take into their own work with facial nerve cases.
Live Q&A with Dr Chiang
An open session to address specific questions on facial nerve treatment.
Meet the Teacher & Host
Teacher
Dr Poney Chiang
Dr Poney Chiang is a leading voice in integrating Acupuncture channel theory with modern neuroanatomy. He is a professor and director of the Integrative Acupuncture Program at York University's Faculty of Health and a professor at the American Neuro-Acupuncture Institute in Santa Fe, and a former chair of Herbal Medicine at the Ontario College of TCM. His research uses cadaver dissection and MRI to study the neuroanatomy of Acupuncture points, and he is writing a textbook on integrative Acupuncture.
Host
Dr Scott Ling
Dr Scott Ling is the clinical director at Sustain Health and has built one of the most reputable Chinese Medicine clinics in Australia. He regularly attends and contributes to TCM events worldwide, seeking out top Acupuncturists globally to foster growth and learning within the community.
Important Information
Live Only — No Recording
This was a one-time live event on Zoom on 4 February 2024. No recording or replay was made available.
Presented in English
The webinar was conducted entirely in English.
CPD Certificate
The session carried 1 CPD point (to be approved by AACMA). A digital certificate was emailed to attendees who completed the webinar.
Focus
A Neuro-Meridian approach to the facial nerve in Bell's palsy, illustrated with clinical case studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was a recording available?
No. This was a one-time live event — there were no recordings or replays available.
Could attendees ask questions?
Yes. Time was set aside at the end for a live Q&A with Dr Chiang.
What language was the webinar in?
It was conducted in English.
What is Bell's palsy?
Bell's palsy is a form of temporary facial nerve weakness or paralysis. This session looked at a Neuro-Meridian approach to the facial nerve in these cases.
What is Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture?
Neuro-Meridian Integrative Acupuncture, developed by Dr Poney Chiang, examines the relationship between classical Acupuncture points and the nervous system, integrating channel theory with modern neuroanatomy.
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