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

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Mar 20
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Updated: Jul 28

**Enhance Your Clinical Skills & Lead in Acupuncture Neurology**

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 OVERVIEW

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 (3) intensive modules, each spanning four (4) 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: $1,800 CAD + HST 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
Prerequisites: None required