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2013-14 Chiropractic
Acupuncture Certificate
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$1620 Full Program Discount
(save $270)
or $270 per session
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On campus
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105 Full Program
15 Per Session
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TIMES
Sat 9am-6pm
Sun 8am-4pm
(1 hr lunch on your own each day)
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| This course is taught by a
chiropractor and licensed acupuncturist specifically to
fit the needs of chiropractors. Both theoretical and practical
clinical skills will be taught, giving you techniques
to help you treat even the most difficult musculoskeletal
problems. The information presented will also help prepare you
for the NBCE
acupuncture exam. |
About the Instructor
 Peter
Lichtenstein, DC, CCSP, LAc
- email link
- 1992 graduate of Northwestern
College of Chiropractic.
- Practicing chiropractor and holds
a diplomate (NCCAOM) in acupuncture.
- Owns New Paltz Acupuncture and
Chiropractic Clinic in upstate New York where he blends
Eastern-style health care with traditional chiropractic.
- He is past-president of the Acupuncture
Society of New York.
- Cerfified Chiropractic Sports
Physician.
- Post-graduate faculty at Northwestern
Health Sciences University since 2003.
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Dates |
Course
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| 1 |
Sept 21-22, 2013 |
Theory: What is Yin and What is Yang? Clean Needle Technique
Clinical Portion: Introduction to Needling, Elementary point location. Palpation of the Abdomen and Treatment of the Immune System.
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Oct 26-27, 2013 |
Theory: Five Element Theory and the Vital Substances
Clinical Portion: Ancillary techniques including cupping, bleeding, pediatrics, moxibustion, Gua Sha, Treatment of the Low Back via Abdominal Palpation
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Nov 23-24, 2013 |
Theory: The Transformation of Qi & Functions of the Organs
Clinical Portion: Introduction to Japanese acupuncture. Akabane diagnosis, Polarity and the use of Magnets and Ion Pumping Cords. Treating the Neck and the Shoulder.
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Dec 21-22, 2013 |
Theory: Causes of Disease and Beginning Pattern Identification
Clinical Portion: Treatment of Structural Problems in the Scapula and Hips Region. Cervical Pain, Headaches and the treatment of inflammation with Metal and Water Points
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Jan 25-26, 20134 |
Theory: Functions of the Lung, Spleen and Heart. Tongue and Pulse.
Clinical Portion: Lower Extremity, Using the Extra Vessels Treatment of scars and trigger point needling techniques.
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Feb 22-23, 2014 |
Theory: Functions of the Kidney and the Liver. Auricular Acupuncture and treating Addictions.
Clinical Portion: Auricular Acupuncture, the upper extremity
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March 29-30, 2014 |
Theory: Putting it all together, using the diagnosis forms
Clinical Portion: Sciatica using Pachi Pachi. Clinical Quiz.
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***Schedule is subject to change without notice ***
Required Text - Included in Tuition:
- Medical Asepsis for Acupuncturists (Safety Course
Handout), by John Pirog
- Chiropractic Acupuncture Theory and Clinical Notes, by Peter Lichtenstein
Required Text - purchase at NWHSU Bookstore:
- Foundations of Chinese Medince: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists, 2nd Edition, By Giovanni Maciocia
- A Manual of Acupuncture, by Peter Deadman
- Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists -- Guidelines and Standards for the Clean and Safe Clinical Practice of Acupuncture, 5th Edition, published by the National Acupuncture Foundation.
Recommended Equipment: Each student should purchase
fundamentals needed for this course and the practice of acupuncture
in a chiropractic setting.
- Sieren Needles: 1 box .20mm X 30mm long AND 1 box
.20mm X 40mm long
- Ito or another brand of needle (Natural, etc.) with
a metal handle .20mm X 3 inches long
- Ito or another brand of needle (Natural, etc.) with
a metal handle .20mm X 40mm long
- 1 Box Bleeding Lancets
- 1 Box Ear Seeds
- 1 Box Press Needles
- 1 Chinese soupspoon (cermaic Preferred)
- Smokeless Moxa (stick moxa)
- Moxa Remover
- 5-6 clothespins (spring type)
- 1" Paper Tape
- Japanese incense (as thick as possible)
- Propane Fuel Cigar Lighter (can be purchased at any cigar
store $5-$30)
- (Not required for class) Electro-Acupuncture
Machine(from $125-$500) Note: The Japanese and American
made machines are the best, but the most expensive. The
Chinese machines are inexpensive and also work fine but
sometimes they will surge which can be an unpleasant experience
for your patient. Quality control in China is suspect.
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