CEU - Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Approaches to Thyroid Dysfunction

CEU Hours: Pending 4 (Category 1, CAB), 4 NCCAOM PDA
Date & Time: 7/27/25 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 2550 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

Overview

Join us for a dynamic continuing education course on Thyroid Health and Integrative Care, tailored for acupuncturists and integrative health professionals. This 4-hour intensive training explores the anatomy, pathology, and integrative treatment of thyroid disorders through both biomedical and Traditional Chinese Medicine lenses.

What to Expect:

• Deepen your understanding of thyroid anatomy, function, and common disorders.
• Learn conventional diagnostic tools and treatments used in Western medicine.
• Explore Chinese herbal formulas and acupuncture strategies for managing hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
• Understand safety guidelines and contraindications for treating thyroid conditions with acupuncture.
• Participate in hands-on practice of specific acupoints used in thyroid regulation.

Course Highlights:

• 4 comprehensive training units
• Clinical case studies and real-world applications
• Hands-on acupuncture technique training
• Practical, integrative tools ready for clinical use

Who Should Attend:

• Licensed acupuncturists
• TCM students and faculty
• Integrative and functional medicine providers

Advance your clinical skills and confidently support thyroid health using a comprehensive, integrative approach.

Highlights:

• Vice President, World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies
• Former President, American Traditional Chinese Medicine Association
• Over 39 years of clinical experience specializing in thyroid and endocrine disorders
• Executive Producer of Acupuncture Fever documentary

Biography:
Dr. Jun Hu is a licensed acupuncturist in California and holds a PhD from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With over three decades of clinical and academic experience, she is a recognized expert in the integrative treatment of endocrine and thyroid disorders. Her pioneering research on Graves’ disease has earned her national recognition for blending acupuncture with conventional medical therapies.

Dr. Hu previously served as a professor and chief physician at the Shanghai University of TCM and as Vice President of Yueyang Hospital. She continues to shape the global conversation around acupuncture through international lectures and leadership in professional organizations. Additionally, she is the executive producer of Acupuncture Fever, a documentary chronicling the path to acupuncture legalization in California.

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