FRIDAY
February 18, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, PST
Dr. Helen Law
Ph.D., L.Ac.
Dr. Patrick Conte
MD, L.Ac.
KEYNOTE SPEECH • 2 CEUs/PDAs
“Neuropuncture’s Electrical Acupuncture Parkinson Research Project with DaTscan imaging”
This will be a special keynote speech with Drs. Law (PhD, L.Ac) and Conte (MD, PhD) explaining their special electrical acupuncture Parkinson’s research project. Their team has been in the process of measuring the neurological benefits of Neuropuncture’s EA Tx Rx for neurodegenerative PD. The speech will be divided into 2 parts with each presenter presenting their special involvement in the project.
Course Objectives
- Learn what the neuropathology of Parkinson’s Disease is.
- Learn how Electrical Acupuncture can potentially treat Parkinson’s Disease.
SATURDAY
February 19, 2022
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, PST
Dr. Poney Chiang
Ph.D, R.Ac, R.TCMP
8 LIVE CEUs/PDAs
“Clinical Application of Scalp Points Based on MRI-verified Cerebral Cortical Anatomy”
According to classical texts, symptoms of paralysis, seizures, aphasia, loss of hearing, vision and memory can be treated with scalp acupoints. Trans-cranial relationship between scalp stimulation and cortical areas is implied but has yet to be systematically investigated. Our research used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to correlate scalp acupoints to brain scans to compare the correspondence between traditional indications with established functional Brodmann areas. Averaged result from 11 individuals demonstrate scalp acupoints correspond to distinct functional area: executive/memory area (frontal, prefrontal), motor area (primary, pre-motor, association), somatosensory area (primary, secondary), visual area (primary, secondary & association), auditory area, language area (angular gyrus, fusiform gyrus, Wernike) and cerebellar sub-regions.
Novel indications of scalp acupoints based on our findings will be taught. Knowledge of this confirmed scalp-to-cortex relationship has direct clinical implications on how scalp needling should be performed.
The morning section will cover neuro-cortical anatomy and corresponding functional areas. Needle direction and angle will be demonstrated on a mannequin head. Hemisphere-selection based on functional lateralization of the cerebrum and cerebellum will be explained in detail.
The afternoon session will be focused on clinical application.
Knowledge will be transferred via case presentation and case-based problem solving.
Conditions: Stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson, Multiple Sclerosis, Vestibular/Oculomotor dysfunction, Developmental delay, Learning difficulty etc.
Course Objectives:
- Learn cortical anatomy and function
- Learn needling strategy in scalp acupuncture
- Learn how to combine scalp and body acupuncture
- Apply scalp acupuncture to common CNS disorders
There will be only LIVE CEUs/PDAs available for Dr. Poney Chiang’s course. You will not be able to view for distance CEUs post live webinar event.
SUNDAY
February 20, 2022
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, PST
Brian Lau
AP, C. SMA
4 CEUs/PDAs
“Thoracolumbar Junction Syndrome: Assessment and Treatment of an Elusive Cause of Low Back and Hip Pain”
This class investigates in detail the neuromyofascial anatomy associated with this lesser known yet underdiagnosed cause of low back, hip and groin pain. It features several cadaver dissection videos to help give a close-up, in-depth view of the tissues involved.
Course Objectives:
- How to integrate this information into the channel system.
- How to assess this injury and differentiate it from other injuries with similar pain patterns.
- How to apply several targeted techniques using acupuncture, myofascial release and corrective exercises.
1:15 PM – 4:15 PM, PST
Dr. Laura Kelly
DAOM, MATCM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM
3 CEUs/PDAs
“Advances in Spinal Cord Injury – Electroacupuncture and Stem Cell Therapy”
The use of stem cells as medical treatment is expanding, with millions in research dollars going to applications across the disease spectrum. Experimental and right-to-try use of stem cells in spinal cord injuries has shown great promise.
Current research also shows the positive response of stem cells to electroacupuncture; framing electrical acupuncture from this perspective gives insight into heretofore unknown biomechanical effects.
Electrical acupuncture and stem cell therapy are natural partners in creating an ideal environment for neuronal healing, improvement and even recovery in spinal cord injury. This course will review basic science of stem cells (adipose, msc, hematopoietic) and electroacupuncture; the pathology of SCI; then the theoretical applications of stem cells and electrical acupuncture to address spinal cord injuries.
Course Objectives:
- Achieve a solid understanding of current use of stem cells in medicine and likely applications.
- Achieve a solid understanding of applications of electrical acupuncture, and how-to.
- Achieve understanding of treatment approaches using the combination of stem cells and electrical acupuncture to treat spinal cord injuries
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, PST
Dr. Michael D. Corradino
DAOM, MSTOM, AP
1 CEU/PDA
“The Future of Neuropuncture’s Clinical Neuroscience Electrical Acupuncture with Nerve Recruitment”
Finally technology has caught up to the scientist’s imagination.
Dr. Corradino will be presenting some groundbreaking new Neuropuncture research and clinical applications to electrical acupuncture with nerve recruitment utilizing different electrical pulse widths. This is a Neuropuncture project that has been in development for several years now that can show very promising clinical treatment outcomes.
Dr. Corradino is very excited to be presenting this new illuminating, game changing, neuroscience topic of electrical acupuncture.