This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of trigger point and motor point therapy, focusing on the distinctions and synergies between dry needling and traditional acupuncture.
Gain expertise in mapping motor points and applying advanced techniques such as electrical stimulation (e-stim) and cupping on motor points. There will be an emphasis on hands-on learning, including guidance on palpation and needling both trigger and motor points.
Observe demonstrations of needle protocols and engage in practical sessions to master these techniques. The course also provides detailed treatment protocols for common joint and musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring practitioners can effectively integrate trigger point needling into holistic treatment strategies for their patients.
Ideal for acupuncturists seeking to enhance their skill set, this course bridges traditional and modern practices to optimize patient outcomes.
Upper Body Focus:
- Rotator cuff dysfunction
- TMJ
- Neck pain
- Headache
- Hand and wrist pain
Date & Cost
Day 2: Upper Body
Sat., Nov. 10
9a – 5p
$300 • $200 (student rate)
Day 1 + 2 = $550
or $360 (students rate)
15 NCCAOM PDAs total
Sign up for one day or both!
Location
CEUs
7.5 NCCAOM PDAs
Instructors
Doron Ben Dov, MS, LAc
Faculty professor at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and researcher at LifeBridge-Sinai Hospital.
Kyoung Seo, PT, DAOM, LAc
Trained in TCM, Saam Korean acupuncture, Kiiko Matsumoto technique, and APM style of acupuncture.