Overview Importance of herbal medicine: Parallel to the phenomenal growth of the complementary and alternative medicine movement, botanical agents have found their way into all kinds of nutritional supplements and herbal formulae, many of which are derived from traditional Chinese herbal medicine (TCM). More importantly, patients who take multiple herbs do not always share this
This course will cover the practical aspects in the management of painful as well as non-painful conditions and include a minimum of 100 clinical hours. Hands-on experience will be emphasized in the face-to-face sessions. Pain Management: Migraine headaches, low-back pain, sciatica, arthritis, TMJ syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome (RSD), post-herpetic neuralgia, and
Medical acupuncture is a collection of diverse practices and principles. The Core Refresher is designed to be a stand-alone summary of the core principles with which a contemporary physician practicing acupuncture should be familiar. While the Medical Acupuncture Review Course does a deep dive into each of the core areas, the Core Refresher provides an
The Pre-Symposium workshops are intended to provide a more concentrated learning experience where the faculty can focus on a topic in greater depth, and with more time for practical examples from clinical experiences. They are optional events with separate fee(s). I: Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Pain: Combining Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Myofascial Meridian, and Acupuncture Traditions Peter
The Annual Symposium is an educational meeting for health care professionals interested in, or already practicing acupuncture. Medical practitioners with no experience as well as those with extensive backgrounds in acupuncture will find the program useful to their medical practices. This symposium will present multi-faceted approaches for understanding, appreciating, and applying acupuncture in today’s practice.
* 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
