All sessions are approved by NCCAOM and the California Acupuncture Board
The NCCAOM category is listed next to each session name. The conference is not separately approved by the Florida Acupuncture Board. However, Florida may accept NCCAOM-approved courses. Please contact the Florida Acupuncture Board for more information.
Click on the speaker’s name to see their bio. The schedule below is listed in Pacific Time. For Eastern Time, add 3 hours; for Central Time, 2 hours; and for Mountain Time, 1 hour.
Please see the class listing for Mazin Al-Khafaji’s 2-day post-symposium course for info on flexibility extended to those registering for this course, as the second day takes place on November 5th, which is Election Day.
* As California limits the total number of eligible qi gong credits to 5 per renewal cycle, the maximum amount of California CEUs that can be obtained at Pacific Symposium is 56.
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
CEU(s): 14
Explore differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical recommendations, as well as strategies for patient and practice management and developing individualized programs.
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
CEU(s): 7
Tui na can make an immediate difference and effect long-term change for gas and bloating; stomach aches, irritable bowel and Crohn's; constipation and diarrhea; and more.
07:00 am - 07:50 am
NCCAOM: PE
CEU(s): 1
09:00 am - 09:50 am
CEU(s): 1
What are the factors affecting our profession right now?
09:55 am - 10:45 am
CEU(s): 1
Can we go beyond “repair” and help trauma survivors gain resilience for the next time danger threatens as well?
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
CEU(s): 1
Dr. Shiu provides updates in the diagnosis and treatment of brain- and neurology-related disorders as they relate to Chinese medicine.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
NCCAOM: PE
CEU(s): 1
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
Like tongue and pulse, muscle testing is a biofeedback tool for increased certainty to confirm which Chinese medicine diagnosis, channel involvement, herb and acupoint choices, tui na techniques, and more will be most effective.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
Students will explore contours of the skull to identify indentations, inflammations, and other markers indicating interference with brain health and longevity in different areas of the brain.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
This class explores places where dysregulated vibrations are commonly stored, how to access them, and how to support a survivor’s body-wisdom's return to balance and regulation.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
How can acupuncturists best strategize education and ability to be successful after graduation, amidst the pressures affecting the profession?
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
Modern life in technological societies has disordered our defense qi functions such that the innate body/mind intelligence can no longer respond effectively to exterior pathogens, environmental toxins, and internal functional and emotional issues, leading to what Chinese medicine names lao sun or taxation fatigue.
07:00 am - 07:50 am
NCCAOM: PE
CEU(s): 1
09:00 am - 09:50 am
CEU(s): 1
This seminar will include the basics of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions and specific examples of the most important interactions every practitioner must know will be discussed, including Chinese herbs, Western herbs, herbal formulas, and more.
09:55 am - 10:45 am
CEU(s): 1
Professor Howard, who serves as a primary BFA trainer for licensed acupuncturists, will provide an update on the current use of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA).
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
CEU(s): 1
Stephen Cowan, popular pediatrician, Chinese medicine practitioner, and author of Fire Child/Water Child, will share reflections from his upcoming book
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
NCCAOM: PE
CEU(s): 1
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
This workshop will cover the point protocol, point locations, clinical techniques, and use of Battlefield Acupuncture as well as initial modifications.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
Join American Acupuncture Council panelists Marilyn Allen (editor of Acupuncture Today), Brandon Hoffman (market development executive), and Sam Collins (insurance expert) as they share invaluable insights straight from the World Health Organization meetings in Rwanda.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
This seminar will detail the basics of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions, including Chinese herbs and formulas, Western herbs and drugs, and specific disease conditions.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
Microaggressions in healthcare and wellness settings, both conscious and unconscious, can erode trust, damage the relationship between clients and healers, undermine the effectiveness of treatment, and decrease client retention.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
Dr. Cowan will explore how to use Chinese medicine foundations for health to diagnose and treat conditions in children--and the child in all of us.
07:00 am - 07:50 am
NCCAOM: PE
CEU(s): 1
09:00 am - 09:50 am
CEU(s): 1
In this session, we will use a case analysis from Dr. McCann’s clinic to explore different ways of understanding acupuncture points through the lens of core Tung’s acupuncture concepts and Chinese medicine principles.
09:55 am - 10:45 am
CEU(s): 1
This modality combines principles from healing traditions such as Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and Western herbalism, along with contemporary insights into anatomy, physiology, and psychology, to train practical techniques that influence the quality of intakes and treatments.
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
CEU(s): 1
Changes to our bodies and minds from climactic influences to circadian rhythms, many via the microbiome, are baselines of assessment and suggest lifestyle guidance in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
NCCAOM: PE
CEU(s): 1
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
Bridgette Shea will guide you through breath assessment techniques and practices to enable you to better assess and assist clients from the perspectives of osteopathy, yoga, Western anatomy and physiology, and, of course, Chinese medicine.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
We will explore how to use theories such as channel connections, mirror/image, and five phases to understand the dynamic functions of points and move beyond simple memorization of indications.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
This course consists of assessment and treatment strategies for sacroiliac joint pain and dysfunction through both functional anatomy and Chinese medicine perspectives.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
Students will build their skills at developing rapport and trust with clients and practice Wu Wei intake, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for best results.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
This class will provide an overview of strategies to support a healthy labor, as well as how to support patients and caregivers, if things get difficult.
07:00 am - 07:50 am
NCCAOM: PE
CEU(s): 1
09:00 am - 09:50 am
CEU(s): 1
How much information can we gather in one minute of patient observation?
09:55 am - 10:45 am
CEU(s): 1
Kiiko Matsumoto will share her clinical experience and application of these points in some of the most stubborn, yet common, cases.
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
CEU(s): 1
This introduction will outline fundamental concepts and formulas, including case studies, to manage this troubling disease.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
NCCAOM: PE
CEU(s): 1
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
The Ling Shu discusses yuan-source points in its first chapter as an important way to treat diseases of the internal organs.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
This class will highlight the heavenly and earthly views, with practical treatments, strategies, and points.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
This class will explore the most frequent side effects of the internal and topical use of steroids and describe in detail how best to restore the body’s equilibrium by tackling these common problems.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CEU(s): 3
You will be presented with several business success strategies, as well as motivation, inspiration, and encouragement to get exceptional results and keep patients coming back for more.
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
CEU(s): 7
Through her research into the Chinese characters, Kiiko Matsumoto has found interesting and effective scalp points that have proven to be significant, in her clinical experience, in the care of patients with pacemakers, irregular pulses, and other common cardiac presentations.
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
CEU(s): 14
Explore Chinese medicine’s approach to auto-immune diseases in general, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and auto-immune thyroiditis in particular
