CM 714 - Advanced Acu-Moxa Techniques I

Credit(s): 1.50

In this first of a two-course series, students refine their hand-skill and acupuncture needling technique, and learn a variety of additional adjunct therapies, including different styles of moxibustion, cupping, guasha, bleeding and teishin. Referencing knowledge gained in the concurrent clinical medicine courses, students learn to assess which techniques and modalities to select for optimal clinical benefit in different clinical scenarios. There is a particular focus on the application of holographic theory (microsystems) and channel theory in the diagnosis and treatment of pain, stroke and musculoskeletal disorders. Needling techniques and strategies using muscle motor points, trigger points, and traditional Chinese medical points are practiced. Prerequisite(s): CM 634 ; Third-year status; These courses are to be taken in the ordered sequence of CM712, CM722 and CM732. Note: Additional fee required