News You Can Use: Six developments in Tech and Research That Will Impact How We Practice and Talk to Patients

Dr. Citkovitz will discuss recent research and issues of current interest in the news and how you can apply them to your work, including systems thinking, cultural appropriation, long COVID, brain to brain concordance, acupuncture’s relationship with fascia, opioid receptors, and inflammation, and more.

Neurological conditions including strategies for Parkinsons disease and migraines/ Role of what the Classics of Chinese Medicine call 100 diseases caused by Wind

This class will cover neurological conditions, including strategies for Parkinson’s disease and migraines, and the role of what the classics of Chinese medicine call “100 diseases caused by wind”. Kiiko Matsumoto will shed light on diagnostics, point selection and acupuncture treatment by demonstrating KMS (Kiiko Matsumoto Style) acupuncture on individual live cases, addressing the role of the vagus nerve, SCM muscle tension, and new ways to needle GV 16.

FACE for Health and Beauty Professionals (Facial Applications for Cosmetic Enhancement)

This class is an introduction to facial applications for cosmetic enhancement for bodyworkers and health/beauty professionals, including acupuncturists.

Hatred, Bigotry and Polarization: Chinese Medicine Health Concerns and Approaches.

We see many patients who are affected by extreme emotions, either their own or those expressed by others. This class will explore Chinese medicine systems for understanding and altering human emotion to inspire greater balance, calm and harmony within society and the individual, and will also explore how your work can support patients in gaining a greater awareness of their hidden biases and toxic feelings.

Improving Connective Tissue Integrity and Lymphatic Drainage in the Face

Learn how to restore the health and appearance of the face by improving connective tissue function and stimulating lymphatic drainage via manual techniques, which will be demonstrated.