Neuro Scalp Acupuncture with Michael Akong, LAc

Neuro Scalp Acupuncture with Michael Akong, LAc, MS, MPH

Michael comes with an extensive background and experience in neuro and scalp acupuncture, someone I was in school with about 25 years ago. He has worked with some of the best physicians in the world including Professor Ming Qing Zhu and Toshikatsu Yamamoto M.D., Ph.D. He knew scalp acupuncture while attending acupuncture school. Truly a gem of knowledge in our profession. A gentle loving spirit who will teach us well. There will be a lot of demonstrations and practice in class.

October 28-29, 2023 9am to 5:30pm

Fees: Members $500; Nonmembers $575

NCCAOM: pending 14 PDU’s Provider #229

To register: email acu4ak@gmail.com and you will be sent a PayPal link to pay.

Attendees will learn how to treat many disorders particularly those with a more
neurological basis and get results in a short period of time.
+ Understand how acupuncture works from a western biomedical model and
recent research
+ Introduction to scalp micro-systems and the range of disorders that can be
treated
Precautions and contraindications
The three scalp Microsystems Dr. Zhu uses most frequently
The specific needle insertion techniques
The unique methods of needle manipulation

+ Learn the iterative treatment paradigm necessary for immediate results using daoyin, or exercises for the practitioner and patient, while stimulating the needle
+ Practice point/zone location, needling and other stimulation techniques to obtain Qi, manage Qi and get immediate results

As clinicians we have had our share of difficult patients and difficult cases. In this workshop, attendees will learn specific techniques for obtaining faster results in some of the most difficult cases, including severe paralysis (from stroke or spinal cord injury).

Recent biomedical research will show how acupuncture works via the musculoskeletal, peripheral and central nervous systems. Specific scalp micro-systems will be reviewed and practiced as well as learning an iterative treatment paradigm to obtain and manage Qi in order to reduce pain and promote higher function.