New Zealand (NZRA)

By the end of the course, participants will have:

• a theoretical understanding of the seven po from the viewpoint of Taoist mythology and philosophy;
• an understanding of the function of the po from the viewpoint of traditional Chinese medicine and its overall relationship to wushen, the Five Spirits;
• an ability to recognize symptoms related to the po soul;
• and, clinical tools, including points, acupuncture protocols, essential oils, flower essences and qigong practices that can be used in clinical practice to treat po-related symptoms.

Goals & Objectives

1. Learn how to confidently treat neurodegenerative conditions utilizing the patented Neuropuncture Trinity.
2. You will also learn the neurobiology of the top four major neurodegenerative diseases and how that relates to the neurophysiology of acupuncture.
3. Alzheimer’s disease/ dementia
4. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) / Motor Neuron Disease
5. Parkinson’s (PD)
6. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Autoimmune
7. Then we will explain the Neuropuncture clinical approach to Neuropuncture treatment prescriptions with dosages

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Review of the Neuropuncture Trinity: 5 neurophysiological mechanisms, 5 Neuropuncture treatment principles, Electric Neuropuncture treatment principles, and review of Neuropuncture reference charts.
• Neurodegenerative statistics and global impact.
• TCM terminology correlated to neurodegenerative.
• The Neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. 
• EA- Electrical acupuncture’s role in neuromodulation
• Neuropuncture clinical prescriptions
• Protocols: Top 4 conditions
• Lifestyle modifications
• Questions and Answers, Program Worksheet

This course will cover:

• Neuropuncture acupoint locations, neuroanatomy and spinal innervations, functions and conditions treated for each point
• Clinical assessment exam on pain upon palpitation (PUP)
• Applying Electrical Acupuncture to Neuropuncture acupoints with researched clinical outcomes
• Understanding Electrical Acupoints and how and when to apply it
• Case studies and integrated protocols
• Introduction to Neuropuncture, scalp acupuncture and auricular acupuncture