NCCAOM 4 PDA Points

Expand your skills in identifying andtreating fascial restrictions.

Review key fascial targets thatprecipitate disease and pain.

Upgrade your acupuncture treatments by making them more “osteopathic.”

Base your approach on science-

based anatomy.

NEUROANATOMIC OSTEOPATHIC ACUPUNCTURE HUMAN

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FOCUS ON THE FASCIA

LEARN TO FIND FASCIAL KINKS.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.  Discuss the scientific basis of acupuncture insofar as it relates to connective tissue.

2.  Establish a framework for Dr. Robinson’s Medical Acupuncture and Integrative Neuromodulation® (MAIN) approach that partners connective tissue assessment and treatment with neuromodulation.

3.  Identify the relevance of connective tissue to the mechanisms of acupuncture.

4.  Propose an expanded and more nuanced view of the role of fascia in maintaining healthful function as well as perpetuating dysfunction.

5.  Locate salient sites along acupuncture channels wherein connective tissue tends to develop dysfunction.

The “Osteopathic” component of “Neuroanatomic Osteopathic Acupuncture, Human” (NOAH) refers to the role that connective tissue issues play in the maintenance of health and the precipitation/perpetuation of disease.  As medical acupuncturists, we first assess the quality, location, and severity of myofascial dysfunction. This speaks volumes about patients’ problems, and facilitates the determination of a comprehensive and complete diagnosis.

Through palpation, we interface with multiple tissue substrates, including the skin, subcutaneous tissue, multiple forms of fascia, muscles, nerves, vessels, joint structures, and bone.

This course includes assessments that involve palpation exercises in order to gain experience with both the nuances of palpation, what they convey, and the differences in sensation from one area of dysfunction to the next.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Focus on the Fascia brings a basic science building block to continuing education in acupuncture that is often overlooked in standard acupuncture coursework.

Comprehensive, long-lasting acupuncture care depends heavily on practitioners’ ability to find and address structural impediments to the restoration of movement and homeostasis. Blockages and restrictions along acupuncture channels impair and distort movement, circulation, and neurologic communication in local, regional, and systemic dimensions. Acupuncture needling and the related techniques of myofascial release and photomedicine (laser acupuncture) work together in unique as well as complementary ways to free the fascia and thereby improve tissue health.

The clinical modules in the full, 300 hour NOAH program incorporate foundational principles from the basic science portion, as students learn how to treat patients in accordance with the Medical Acupuncture and Integrative Neuromodulation® system of science-based acupuncture. The MAIN® approach offers a solid platform on which to base interventions that work to restore balance to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems as well as within the fascia. Its applicability to the full spectrum of clinical conditions, ranging from orthopedic to neurologic, internal medical, and more, speaks to its versatility and sound methodology.

COURSE STRUCTURE

All modules in the complete NOAH program, including Focus on the Fascia, contain multimedia activities involving videos, journal articles, and online assessments. In addition to Dr. Robinson’s own videos and articles, NOAH draws from the rich and diverse teaching materials found online to build a vibrant and broad-based curriculum. Many of the assessments encourage active engagement and thoughtful reflection, moving away from the simple recall nature of multiple choice tests to measures that call for a deeper understanding.

NEUROANATOMIC OSTEOPATHIC ACUPUNCTURE, HUMAN

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE Participants in the NOAH program are expected to have foundational knowledge in acupuncture, anatomy, physiology, and medicine.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION This course is approved for NCCAOM 4 PDA Points. Please contact your state’s licensing agency or comparable regulatory board (if you practice outside of the United States) in order to determine whether this course qualifies for continuing / medical education credits. Those who satisfy all the requirements of the program will receive a certificate of completion.

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Interactive Medical Acupuncture Anatomy By Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA

March 2, 2016 by Teton NewMedia - Reference 1215 pages - 1051 Color & 1 B/W Illustrations ISBN 9781591610205 - CAT# N11696

Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, is a leading authority on scientific integrative medicine from a One Health perspective, with over two decades of practicing, teaching, and writing about integrative medical approaches in both veterinary and human osteopathic medicine. Dr. Robinson is also the Founder, CEO, Lead Faculty, and Course Director for CuraCore VET -- the only veterinary educational institution that brings together knowledge and insights from both human and veterinary medicine.

In 1998, Dr. Robinson launched Colorado State University’s first integrative medicine service and for eight years directed CSU’s Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine. Dr. Robinson has taught a variety of popular, scientifically based continuing education courses, ranging from medical acupuncture and massage to botanical treatment and photomedicine. Dr. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree from Harvard/Radcliffe, a doctorate in osteopathic medicine (DO) from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM) and master’s degree in biomedical sciences (MS) from the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She is a fellow within the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA). She also serves on the American Board of Medical Acupuncture, the board-certifying organization for physician medical acupuncturists, and the AAMA Board of Directors.