The Pre-Symposium workshops are intended to provide a more concentrated learning experience where the faculty can focus on a topic in greater depth, and with more time for practical examples from clinical experiences. They are optional workshops with separate fee(s).
ACCREDITATION
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture designates each Pre-Symposium workshop for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Presented by: Donna Pittman, MD, FAAMA and Nick Kouchis, MD
Chinese scalp acupuncture (CSA) is a modern needling technique based on Western biomedical knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and pathology. It is used to treat central nervous system disorders as well as for pain management. It can be a stand-alone treatment or combined with auricular or body acupuncture. This 4-hour workshop will provide participants the basics of CSA through lectures and hands-on experience. Preceptors will demonstrate needling and common treatment patterns. Participants will then practice the techniques on other attendees under supervision of the preceptors. This workshop is designed for physicians who have an active medical license and have completed a 300-hour training program approved by the ABMA. Learning Objectives |
Presented by: Joseph Audette, MA, MD
Description: This 4-hour workshop will develop the theory and teach practical hands on fascial node needling skills utilizing an acupuncture tensegrity approach for the treatment of visceral and musculoskeletal conditions. Fascial membrane tension has been proposed to be important in regulating cell functions such as cell motility and communication. The dynamic forces seen in tensile membranes and tensegrity structures closely mimic the structural forces in the human body. Participants will learn to recognize common areas of fascial nodal stress that develop in pathological conditions and to use acupuncture needling techniques restore homeostasis. Learning Objectives |
Presented by: Young Ki Park, DO
Description:
This 4-hour workshop consists of detailed instructions on modern cupping techniques using plastic cups, Dongui fire cups, and modified fire glass cups to treat medical conditions of head and neck, torso, and upper and lower extremities. Attendees of this workshop will participate and experience hands-on cupping therapy. At the conclusion of this workshop, each participant should be able to implement these cupping techniques immediately to treat patients with different medical conditions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
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All precautions will be taken in regards to COVID-19, but all presenters and participants acknowledge that they recognize the risks associated with attending and interacting with meeting attendees, staff, and others while participating in the AAMA Annual Symposium. Individuals exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 as defined by the CDC are prohibited from attending the meeting.
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