FOUNDATIONS 1:
Muscles and Syndromes of the Upper Back and Neck
DATES: September 27-28
TIME: 9 AM – 5 PM
LOCATION: Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL
NCCAOM and Florida: 14 PDAs
Trigger Point Acupuncture is one of the most effective and transformative techniques in clinical practice—and a must-have tool for any acupuncturist specializing in pain management.
In this series of seminars, you will:
- Explore the anatomy and physiology of trigger points and their correlation to the channel system in Chinese medicine.
- Understand the clinical significance of myofascial trigger points in both pain syndromes and internal disorders—such as infertility, digestive dysfunction, and stress-related illness.
- Practice hands-on palpation and needling of the most relevant muscles in the all the main regions of the body, with real-time feedback.
- Learn how to integrate trigger point release into your TCM framework—enhancing your results far beyond what “dry needling” alone can offer.
- Gain clear treatment strategies including point combinations, patient education, and pre/post-care to maximize outcomes.
Safety, clinical confidence, and anatomical precision will be emphasized throughout the training.
By the end of each seminar, you’ll walk away with a solid foundation in trigger point theory and technique—plus the ability to treat common pain conditions in each body region with skill, confidence, and clarity.
In each seminar you will learn and review how to locate and effectively treat trigger points in different regions of the body, how body regions interrelate in the perpetuation of trigger point syndromes, and how to integrate trigger point release into your existing acupuncture style for maximum results.