Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Module 1
September 11 - September 14, 2025
Program will be held at Ontario College of TCM
283 Spadina Ave. 3rd FL, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M5T 2E3
Early Bird Discount: $1800 until July 31, 2025, $2000 after July 31, 2025
Choose Pay in Full, or Pay Deposit of $1,000. then pay balance of $800 by July 31, 2025, or $1,000 if you sign up after July 31, 2025. Final balance due by Aug 11, 2025.
The Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Program helps acupuncturists enhance their clinical effectiveness and become leaders in the emerging field of acupuncture neurology. Learn how to diagnose, assess, and treat pain using novel integrated techniques for the modern clinical practice.
Dr. Poney Chiang, Professor at York University
The Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Program is a post-graduate advanced training modeled after the Professional Practice Certificate program offered at York University. The certification program covers how to treat pain and neurological dysfunction informed by a neuroanatomical understanding of the body while adhering to Classical Chinese Medicine theories to provide patient-centered care.
It includes 78 contact hours of lecture, practical training, demonstration, clinical hands-on skills practicum, and cadaver/anatomy lab (contingent upon availability). It will be conveniently delivered in three (3) modules. Each module is held over four (4) consecutive days.
Seminar Description
Upper Extremity, Neck & Head Intensive (Module 1 of 3)
Learning Outcomes:
1. Interpret the neurovascular system as the Jing-Mai system to understand the anatomical basis of point functions.
2. Gain proficiency in electro-modulating various branches of the sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous system.
3. Perfect the practitioner’s skill in neuro-meridian plucking, obtaining the correct De Qi sensation unique to each point through the knowledge of neuro-anatomy and channel theory.
Day 1:
9am - 5pm
Introduction to Integrative Acupuncture
Neuro-stimulation & De Qi for Upper Extremity Part 1-2
Neurological Mechanism of Acupuncture
Day 2:
9am-5pm
Neuro-stimulation & De Qi for Upper Extremity
Upper Extremity Treatment Protocol & Demonstration: Trigger Finger, De Quervain tenosynovitis, Lateral Epicondylitis, Tricep Tendinosis, Bicipital Tendinitis, Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Day 3:
9am-5pm
SMART Guideline: East & West Integration
Neuro-stimulation & De Qi for Neck & Head
Day 4:
8am-4pm
Neuro-stimulation & De Qi sensation for Neck & Head
Neck & Head Treatment Protocol & Demonstration: Tension Headache, Migraine Headache, Cluster Headache, Occipital Neuropathic Headache, Allergic Rhinitis, Temporo-mandibular Joint Dysfunction, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Nerve (Bell's) Palsy, Cervicalgia
Requirements:
All attendees are required to be licensed to practice acupuncture in their respective practice state and provide proof of malpractice coverage at the time of the course. Sorry, no exceptions.
Because this course is skills training based there are LIMITED spaces available!
No prerequisites needed
CEU/PDA:
Approved: 26 NCCAOM PDA;
Approved: 26 CA CEU: Category 1, California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1513
