Intro to Electroacupuncture: Motor points and Muscle testing

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Intro to Electroacupuncture: Motor points and Muscle testing 15hrs

DATE: Saturdays, July 4th & July 18th

TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: 283 Spadina Ave, 3rd Fl, Toronto

COST: $300 per day ($300 for upper body, $300 for lower body) | $600 for both days

INSTRUCTOR: Michael La, RMT

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Learn the essentials of incorporating electroacupuncture (EA) into your practice for treating musculo-skeletal (MSK) problems your patient is undergoing
Learn some motor points in the upper and lower body
Learn basic muscle testing in the upper and lower body
Learn how to do basic movement screens
Learn all the safety landmarks and about managing needle depth for e-stim with confidence
Learn tips and tricks for how to handle your needle and equipment optimally
Learn how to explain things to your patient

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Know how and when to safely use EA in practice
Be confident with needling depth for e-stim and use of electricity
Be able to do basic muscle testing and movement screening
Be able to explain things to your patient
Be able to operate EA equipment optimally
Be prepared and ready in clinic

*Cancellations on or before two week prior to the course start date will result in a $50 + HST cancellation fee. Student cancellations made less than two weeks prior will not receive a refund.

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY:

Michael La, BSc, RMT, is a clinical educator and practitioner specializing in the integration of functional neuroanatomy and manual therapy. A graduate of McMaster University’s Bachelor of Science program and the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program, Michael has dedicated his career to understanding the multi-faceted nature of physical dysfunction.

With a deep clinical background that spans multidisciplinary rehab centers and athletic performance clinics, Michael has developed a reputation for his systematic approach to patient care. He has served as an instructor for foundational electroacupuncture at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OCTCM) and has spent years assisting in the teaching of Exstore motor point courses. This unique combination of teaching and clinical work allows him to bridge the gap between complex anatomical theory and high-level practical application.

In his upcoming course, "Intro to Electroacupuncture: Motor Points and Muscle Testing," Michael caters specifically to TCM practitioners looking to add to their orthopedic skill set. He moves beyond simple point protocols, focusing on objective muscle testing to identify "off-line" tissues and utilizing precise electroacupuncture to restore proper motor function. Michael’s goal is to empower practitioners with a repeatable, evidence-based framework that enhances the efficacy of their traditional treatments and delivers immediate, measurable results for their patients.