Korean Hand Therapy (KHT) - Level 1 for Practitioners
2024-11-08 09:00 - 2024-11-09 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PORTLAND AIRPORT, 9189 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Presented by Barbara de la Torre, MD, FAAMA
Restore and maintain health at your fingertips!
This beginning level course covers the first level: Correspondence Therapy.
Barbara de la Torre is a second generation physican board certified in family medicine and medical acupuncture and also master certified in medical qigong.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PORTLAND AIRPORT
9189 NE Cascades Parkway Portland, Oregon 97220 United States
(Special hotel group rate available for registrants for 11/7 through 11/10/24)
Instructors or faculty: Barbara de la Torre, MD, FAAMA
Sponsor: Third Opinion MD, LLC
Accrediting organization: NCCAOM
Credit hours: 14 hours (PDA points pending)

VAS & Auricular Medicine Workshop
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01 | Soliman, 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 390 (South Tower), Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Presented by Nader Soliman
This workshop of small groups of practitioners is designed to sharpen your knowledge of auricular medicine techniques. Participants will practice the vascular autonomic signal (VAS) to advance their capabilities to use it for the purpose of energetic evaluation and treatment.
Participants will practice the various approaches of auricular medicine evaluation on actual patients. As a participant you are invited to bring one or more of your patients to undergo this evaluation (this will need to be arranged in advance). This workshop is restricted to practitioners who attended the auricular medicine seminar.
Participants will receive a laminated Algorithm to guide them in auricular medicine evaluation. Light breakfast, light lunch and refreshments are included with the registration

Acupuncture in Health and Prevention Webinar
2025-06-22 12:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
FREE EVENT!
ICMART organizes its 6th Webinar “Acupuncture in Health and Prevention” on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 11.00 am GMT.
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Applied Kinesiology Manual Muscle Testing Comes Alive!
2025-08-16 - 2025-08-17 | Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel, 9625 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN, 46290, United States
Workshop Presented by Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA
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Applied Kinesiology is a unique system of diagnosis and treatment that utilizes manual muscle testing to determine the underlying factors responsible for somatic dysfunctions. Each muscle in the body has been correlated with a specific organ or gland, acupuncture meridian, Chapman’s reflex, Bennett’s reflex, nutritional need, cranial stress receptor, or other significant treatment modality. A protocol is taught that systematically seeks out the specific therapies needed by the patient to achieve a healing response. Applied Kinesiology began over 60 years ago and has continued to evolve as a powerful force in the healing arts. The founder, Dr. George Goodheart, Jr., expanded upon classic viscero-somatic concepts to include the major muscles of the body in addition to traditional neuro-anatomical spinal-level relationships.
The benefits of learning Applied Kinesiology are numerous. First, students learn to artfully test all of the major muscle groups in the body. This helps find specific inhibition patterns underlying patient complaints (e.g. shoulder, knee and back complaints). On the more advanced level, the Applied Kinesiologist acquires a powerful algorithm for working through patient presentations. This algorithm integrates novel concepts of holographic neurology with the treatment techniques of numerous other healing arts. Applied Kinesiology is quite helpful in working with chronic and recurrent somatic dysfunctions.
Course Content Summary:
• Principles and applications of Applied Kinesiology
• Artful muscle testing of numerous muscle groups throughout the body
• Therapy localization techniques
• Lymphatic and circulatory enhancement technique (Chapman/Bennett reflexes)
• Left brain / Right brain challenging
• Emotional Stress testing
• Reactive muscle patterns
• Vertebral and soft tissue challenging
• Spinal Fixation Syndrome causing bilateral weakness patterns
• Aerobic-Anaerobic testing and correction
• Strain/Counterstrain: Applied Kinesiology Screening test
• Ligament Stretch Adrenal muscle testing for Adrenal Burn-Out
• Myofascial Stretch muscle testing to find fascial sheath shortening
• Screening TMJ and Cranial Dysfunctions with Muscle testing
• Screening for Vertical Heterophoria and other vision disorders
• Soft tissue techniques to strengthen muscles using muscle spindle cells and origininsertion/golgi tendon reset approaches
• PRYT (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Tilt)
• Gait Testing with simultaneous muscle testing of contralateral limbs

Introduction to Korean Hand Therapy (KHT) - A Correspondence Microsystem for Patients and Practitioners Webinar
2025-10-15 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
PART ONE of the Korean Hand Therapy Essentials: A Three-Part Introduction for Patient Care and Practitioner Wellness Webinar Series
Presented by Barbara de la Torre, MD, FAAMA
Korean Hand Therapy represents one of the most clinically practical microsystems available to medical acupuncturists, offering immediate applications for both clinical practice and self-care. This foundational webinar introduces core KHT principles and provides an overview of correspondence therapy. Participants will explore the historical development of KHT by Dr. Tae Woo Yoo, and experience firsthand how correspondence therapy can enhance their current practice.
A portion of this session focuses on self-care applications, with live demonstrations of techniques that practitioners can use for their own health maintenance. Select clinical cases will illustrate KHT’s potential, while discussion of current research highlights opportunities for evidence-based integration. This session provides a taste of what comprehensive KHT training offers, focusing on immediately applicable techniques for both patient care and practitioner wellness.
Objectives:
1. Identify the fundamental principles of KHT correspondence therapy and their clinical applications
2. Demonstrate basic KHT self-care techniques for practitioner health maintenance
3. Analyze available research on KHT and recognize opportunities for further
investigation
4. Apply basic KHT techniques to enhance current medical acupuncture practice

38th ICMART World Congress of Medical Acupuncture
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Palais des Congrès, 60 chemin des Sables, 06160 Antibes, France
38 th ICMART World Congress (November 7-9, 2025) organized by the French Acupuncture Federation fOr Research and MEdical Care (FAFORMEC) with the support of our Belgian and Swiss neighbours and friends (ABMA & ASA) as well as French midwives. The theme : “Cure, Care, Evidences, Teaching and Research”.
France, fertile land of Acupuncture : beginnings in the first half of 19th century, Louis Berlioz (father of Hector Berlioz, the famous musician), Jean-Baptiste Sarlandière (electroacupuncture,1825), Alfred Velpeau (inventor of the tape for bandage), Jules Cloquet,1826, … but these early beginnings collapsed by lack of real masters, approximate translations of Asian books concerning that field and some unsuccessful experiences. After enthusiasm came doubt and fear. Acupuncture kept a negative connotation until the thirties of the 20 th century. This is the moment when the real traditional, medical and scientific acupuncture arose with Soulié de Morant “Précis of the True Acupuncture”,1934. His main book 鍼灸法, “Chinese Acupuncture”, published in 1957, includes an Atlas of the acupuncture points and meridians designed on “écorchés”. From France, acupuncture spread to other western European countries. The success of acupuncture in Europe participated to stop the decline of the Chinese traditional medicine in its mother country, China (Dr Fang Zun-ngen, Shanghai,1937).
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Nadia Volf
Thomas Burgoon
Michael Freedman
Lisa Taylor-Swanson
Loreenz Fischer
Marc Petitpierre
Xavier Capdevila
Gregory Ninot
Keiko Ogawa
Bau-Yan Liu
Dominic Irnich
Chin Chan

2026 Annual Symposium
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-26 | Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, 7800 E Tufts Avenue, Denver, CO, 80237, United States
The Annual AAMA Symposium will be held April 23-26, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center in Denver, CO. The theme of the meeting is Acupuncture Intelligence-the Original AI: Modern Medicine Rooted in Ancient Wisdom.
The program will focus on a diverse array of topics that are of interest to health care professionals engaged in, or interested in, incorporating medical acupuncture in their practice. The program includes three days of morning plenary presentations, and afternoons feature concurrent workshops on relevant topics.
A number of popular annual events will return for the meeting. These include the Founders Lecture, Poster Presentation session and plenty of opportunities for networking with colleagues and exhibit companies.

2026 ABMA Exam
2026-04-26 12:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, 7800 E Tufts Avenue, Denver, CO, 80237, United States
* Board eligibility required!
Examination Requirement

Applicants who have submitted an Application for Certification documenting that the applicant has met the education requirement established by the ABMA will receive notice of eligibility to sit for the written Board examination.
The written examination will be conducted in the Spring each year at the Annual Symposium and at such additional times during the year as may be determined by the ABMA.
Applicants who have passed the Proficiency Examination offered by the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture prior to May 15, 2000, have met the examination process requirement of the ABMA.
All applicants desiring to sit for the examination must meet the educational requirements as set forth above. Applications must be received not less than 30 days prior to the date of any examination offering to allow sufficient time for the Board to review and accept the application if the applicant intends to sit for that examination. All Applicants for Certification who have been accepted by the Board will receive notice of each examination offering.
Applicants, whose acupuncture training was in a program not pre-approved by the ABMA, may be required to submit to an oral interview to determine the adequacy of training. Organizing, scheduling and completing the interview and evaluation following the interview may require more than 75 days and thus such applicants should plan accordingly in scheduling which examination to sit for.
Applicants desiring to withdraw from an examination must submit a written request to withdraw not later than 30 days before the scheduled examination. A refund of $250, ($500 examination fee less a $250 administrative fee), will be provided for those who have provided the appropriate notice. No refund will be provided for withdrawals less than 30 days prior to the scheduled examination or for candidates who fail to appear for the examination.
Applicants shall have two years from the time of notification of eligibility to take the examination. Failure to take the examination within the two-year period will result in loss of exam eligibility and forfeiture of all fees paid. Applicants will need to submit an up dated application, with all appropriate fees in effect at that time, to reapply for eligibility to take the examination.
Individuals who fail an examination may apply for admissibility for re-examination during any subsequent examination period. Fees for re-examination are $500.

Acupuncture in Oncology Webinar
2026-05-10 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
ICMART is hosting it’s 7th Webinar “Acupuncture in Oncology” on May 10, 2026 at 11:00 am GMT.
The speaking language is English, but there are automated translation captions into 27 languages.
If you cannot attend, you will still have access of the recordings up to 7 days after the event.

Member Town Hall
2026-05-28 20:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Designed to help you make the most of your membership.
Join AAMA Past President, Donna Pittman, MD, for a 30 minute, interactive session designed to connect, answer questions, exchange information and engage in discussions about medical acupuncture.
During this session, you’ll:

Learn about the benefits and resources available to you as a member
Receive some practice management tips
Meet key association staff and AAMA leaders
Discover how to get involved and make the most of your membership

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT
Whether you have recently completed your acupuncture training or have been practicing for a few years, this Town Hall is a great opportunity to connect and explore all that your membership has to offer.

The Dance of Diagnosis and Treatment in Acupuncture: Utilizing Tools from Manual Medicine
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Dominican University, Edgehill Mansion - First Floor - Garden Room, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael, California, 94901, United States
Instructors: Daniel Bensky, DO, and Jay Sandweiss, DO
The course has been approved for 20 hours of CEU for acupuncturists and 17.5 hours of CME for physicians.
Course Description:
As the esteemed clinician (and mentor of Dr. Sandweiss) George Goodheart, D.C. has said, “Diagnose what is needed; provide what is needed, and observe the results.” In this workshop Dr. Sandweiss and Bensky will share approaches that do just that for acupuncture focused practices. Including precise muscle testing as developed with Applied Kinesiology, the use of Counterstrain and Myofascial release applied to acupuncture points, and tools from Engaging Vitality such as Qi Signal Assessment and Channel Listening. These techniques can be used in a wide variety of circumstances and are particularly helpful for subacute or chronic issues, particularly of the musculoskeletal structure.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

Learn how to think about acupuncture treatment as a “call and response” process with a recurrent back and forth between diagnosis, treatment, and result.
Learn specific mental and physical techniques derived from manual medicine to aid with this process, including muscle testing, qi signal assessment, and listening to the channels.
Have a good sense of how these specific techniques will be of use in your own practice.

**All the above Learning Objectives are intended to enhance the diagnostic and treatment skills of health professionals whose licenses allow them to practice acupuncture.

39th ICMART World Medical Acupuncture Congress
2026-11-06 - 2026-11-08 | İstanbul Polat Renaissance Hotel, Yeşilyurt, Sahil Yolu Cd. No:2, 34149 Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Bringing together physicians, researchers, and practitioners, the congress will provide a unique platform to explore the latest developments in medical acupuncture, traditional medicine, and integrative therapeutic approaches.
Through plenary lectures, symposia, workshops, and poster sessions, participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, present their research, and discuss future directions in the field. Istanbul, a city where East meets West, offers an inspiring setting for this international gathering.
With its rich history, vibrant culture, and dynamic scientific community, the city provides the perfect atmosphere for both academic exchange and professional networking. The congress will also include special sessions for young researchers, scientific awards, and interactive workshops, encouraging the next generation of experts in acupuncture and related techniques.
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Fast and Effective Techniques for Acupuncturists:
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-08 | The Julius Prague, Senovážné nám. 3, 110 00 Nové Město, Prague, Czech Republic
Fast and Effective Techniques for Acupuncturists: Integrating Manual Muscle Testing, Applied Kinesiology, and Osteopathic Manipulation to Manage Musculoskeletal Problems and Optimize Motor Function
Course Instructor: Jay Sandweiss, DO, FAAMA
This course offers attendees an opportunity to learn Applied Kinesiology and how to integrate manual muscle testing with osteopathic techniques into an acupuncture treatment. Dr. Jay Sandweiss is an osteopathic physician with over 47 years of experience integrating acupuncture and osteopathic treatment strategies. Applied Kinesiology is a method of precise muscle testing to determine the pattern of neuromuscular inhibition present in persistent musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions. Students will learn to identify inhibited muscles and to correlate this muscle dysfunction with a particular acupuncture meridian and treatment approach.
Course Objectives:

Identify meridian imbalances using MU points combined with manual muscle testing.
Identify meridian imbalances using radial artery pulse points with manual muscle testing.
Evaluate for the presence of segmental level somatic dysfunctions that are present at the precise location of back SHU points and learn fast effective treatments for resolving those dysfunctions.
Distinguish specific major muscle groups that are correlated with specific acupuncture meridians (e.g. PSOAS muscle relationship to the kidney meridian).
Apply a muscle dance sequence that follows the 24-hour clock RONG cycle demonstrating the kinesiology movements of each of those muscles and the corresponding manual muscle test for that muscle group.
Apply multiple osteopathic manipulation techniques for releasing specific acupuncture points and their associated channels

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