Traditional Medicine in the Era of Telehealth: Intake and Diagnosis

This innovative session presents material from our 5-star rated book, Vibrational Acupuncture: Integrating Tuning Forks with Needles, published by Singing Dragon UK in March 2020. It introduces aspects of Chinese and Western classical music theory, plus the integration of Acutonics® precision calibrated planetary tuning forks and acupuncture needling on the points and meridians of the face and body.

In this session we will look at the modern crisis we are facing in our world: becoming cut off from nature, from each other, from our bodies, and ultimately from our true nature. When we feel alienated from our nature, we become inflamed. Chinese medicine teaches that we are a microcosm of our world, founded on the principle of treating relationships. One has only to look at the fires raging around the world last year to understand the metaphor for how inflammation lies at the root of so many chronic health problems today.

The future of any society depends on its ability to foster the healthy development of the next generation. It is estimated that one in 48 children are now being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This shocking number has risen from one in 3000 children over the past 25 years. Emerging evidence is demonstrating that some forms of autism are a manifestation of chronic inflammation. Extensive research on the biology of stress now shows that healthy development can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation of stress response systems in the body and brain. Such toxic stress can have damaging effects on learning, behavior, and health across the lifespan.

This presentation will cover guidelines for using tuning forks (with or without needles), an anti-exhaustion treatment using the Source/Luo points, treatment protocols for sagging neck and TMJ (temporomandibular joint dysfunction), unique acu-sound treatment protocols, balancing the twin hemispheres of the brain, and "lacing" the 3 Jiaos. All protocols will be demonstrated by the instructors.

This class will teach you legal requirements for the Traditional Medicine practice via telehealth. Electronic SOAP note writing reflecting upcoming ICD-11 Chapter 26 Traditional Medicine coding in compliance with 2021 CPT requirements will be reinforced. Modern technology solutions to one of the most difficult questions of how to collect reliable pulse and tongue readings during telehealth visits will be introduced. After this introduction, we will analyze case studies that apply the information to clinical decision-making and treatment planning

There is no doubt that rapidly evolving telehealth brought on by Covid-19 is here to stay. Morning hour will be devoted to the HIPAA compliance for patient-practitioner communication and FDA requirements for TCM herbal record keeping.