Wednesday, January 21, 2026
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CT, 5:00 pm PT
PART 2 – KHT Meridian Therapy, Diagnostic Techniques, and Clinical Integration
Presented By
Barbara de la Torre, MD, FAAMA
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60-Minute Live Webcast
Series Overview
Korean Hand Therapy Essentials: A Three-Part Introduction for Patient Care and Practitioner Wellness
Korean Hand Therapy Essentials introduces medical acupuncturists to a complete microsystem that enhances clinical practice and supports practitioner wellness. Over three progressive webinars, participants will journey from basic correspondence therapy, through diagnostic techniques, to advanced 5-element applications. KHT techniques can be performed without needles, using pressure and other non-invasive methods, making it ideal for needle-sensitive patients, pediatric populations, and clinical settings where needling may be challenging. This series provides immediately usable skills while revealing the depth available through comprehensive KHT training.
KHT Meridian Therapy, Diagnostic Techniques, and Clinical Integration
Description
This session introduces KHT’s unique diagnostic framework and meridian system,
demonstrating how these methods can enhance clinical assessment and treatment planning. Participants will gain exposure to 3-constitution diagnosis and yin/yang pulse diagnosis, understanding their role in KHT practice. The webinar will explore how these diagnostic techniques can be applied for patient assessment and practitioner self-care. While full diagnostic mastery requires dedicated study, this webinar provides essential context and preliminary skills. Clinical examples will showcase the power of KHT diagnosis, which provides immediate feedback. The key similarities and differences between KHT micromeridians and body meridians will be explored, with emphasis on meridian nomenclature, trajectories, and clinical applications.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this LIVE webcast physician participants will be able to:
- Recognize KHT diagnostic methods and their clinical significance.
- Describe the micromeridian naming system and pathways.
- Identify the therapeutic value from using KHT diagnostics.
- Appreciate the application of KHT to clinical and self-care settings.
Barbara de la Torre, MD, FAAMA
Dr. Barbara de la Torre is a Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture and board-certified in Family Medicine, with over 30 years of experience integrating Eastern and Western medicine across diverse clinical settings. She serves on AAMA’s Board of Directors and CME Committee and is faculty at the Helms Medical Institute. She also holds a seven-year Master’s certification in Medical Qigong from the Ling Gui lineage.
Dr. de la Torre is North America’s leading Korean Hand Therapy educator, continuing the mission of her late mentor, Dr. Dan Lobash, PhD, LAc. Her KHT journey began unconventionally when her mother sent her press pellets and hand maps during college. Her mother, along with her mentors Dr. Lobash and medical acupuncturist Dr. Lowell Kobrin, all studied directly with KHT creator Dr. Tae Woo Yoo, giving Dr. de la Torre a unique connection to the source of this microsystem.
In 2022, Dr. de la Torre founded Third Opinion MD to bridge medical paradigms and empower practitioners with integrative tools for clinical practice. She maintains a private practice in Portland, Oregon, consults on health systems strategies, and teaches KHT and East Asian self-care modalities. Her work focuses on advancing KHT education and exploring its evidence-based applications in modern medical practice.
To Register
The fee to participate in this LIVE activity is $40/members and $70/non-members per webcast.
Use the button below to register/pay for the LIVE presentation.
Once paid, access instructions will be emailed to participant. At the conclusion of the LIVE activity, an evaluation/survey must be completed with attestation of credit/participation. Certificate of completion will be emailed when completed evaluation/survey is completed.
Note: Refunds will not be provided for webinar registrations. Should you miss the live event all registrants will have access to the webinar recording indefinitely and CME credit can be obtained via the recording.
Accreditation/Designation
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The AAMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
Barbara de la Torre, MD, FAAMA has indicated no real or apparent conflicts.
The reviewers and activity planners have no financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure Policy
The AAMA must ensure that anyone who is in a position to control the content of the education activity has disclosed all financial relationships that you have had in the past 24 months (even if now ended) with ineligible companies. We define ineligible companies as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.