Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Module 1, 18 September

Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Module 1

Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Toronto

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Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am

Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Toronto

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Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am - Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm (EDT)

Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Toronto

283 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Module 1
Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Program
The Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Program empowers acupuncturists with advanced clinical techniques, integrating neuroanatomy with Classical Chinese Medicine.

This specialized training provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, assessing, and treating pain using modern, evidence-informed methods.

Program Highlights:
78 contact hours, including lecture, practical training, demonstrations, hands-on clinical skills practicum, and cadaver/anatomy lab (subject to availability).
Delivered in three intensive modules, each spanning four consecutive days.
Patient-centered training that integrates Eastern and Western approaches for enhanced clinical outcomes.


Upcoming Course - Module 1: Upper Extremity, Neck & Head Intensive

Learning Objectives:
Neuroanatomical Jing-Mai System: Understand the anatomical basis of point functions by interpreting the neurovascular system as the Jing-Mai system.
Electro-Modulation Techniques: Develop proficiency in stimulating sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous system branches.
Neuro-Meridian Plucking & De Qi Sensation: Master precision-based techniques to elicit the unique De Qi sensation based on neuroanatomy and channel theory.


Four-Day Intensive Training:
Date: September 18- September 21, 2025
Daily Schedule: 9AM – 6pm (Final day: 8AM – 4PM)
Location: OCTCM Toronto Campus - 3rd FL, 283 Spadina Ave
Course Fee: $2,000 CAD + HST
Early Bird Price: $1800 until Aug 7, 2025
(Choose Pay in Full, or Pay Deposit of $1,000. then pay balance of $800 by Aug 7, 2025, or $1,000 if you sign up after Aug 7, 2025. Final balance due by Aug 18, 2025)

Instructor: Dr. Poney Chiang, Professor at York University
Modeled after York University’s Professional Practice Certificate, this post-graduate certification program offers an in-depth understanding of pain and neurological dysfunction through a neuroanatomical lens, while maintaining the core principles of Classical Chinese Medicine.

Schedule:
Day 1 (9 AM – 5 PM)
• Introduction to Integrative Acupuncture
• Neuro-Stimulation & De Qi for Upper Extremity (Parts 1 & 2)
• Neurological Mechanism of Acupuncture

Day 2 (9 AM – 5 PM)
• Neuro-Stimulation & De Qi for Upper Extremity
• Treatment Protocols & Demonstrations:
• Trigger Finger
• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
• Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
• Tricep
• Bicipital Tendinitis
• Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Day 3 (9 AM – 5 PM)
• SMART Guidelines: Integrating Eastern & Western Approaches
• Neuro-Stimulation & De Qi for Neck & Head

Day 4 (8 AM – 4 PM)
• Neuro-Stimulation & De Qi Sensation for Neck & Head
• Treatment Protocols & Demonstrations:
• Tension Headache
• Migraine Headache
• Cluster Headache
• Occipital Neuropathic Headache
• Allergic Rhinitis
• TMJ Dysfunction
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Facial Nerve (Bell’s) Palsy
• Cervicalgia

REQUIREMENTS & ENROLLMENT

Eligibility: Licensed acupuncturists with proof of malpractice coverage (no exceptions)
Limited Spots: Due to hands-on training, spaces are strictly limited

CEU/PDA Accreditation:
26 NCCAOM PDA Approved
26 CA CEU (Category 1, California Acupuncture Board, Provider #1513)


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Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Module 1, 18 September
Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Module 1
Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am