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Chiropractic
Acupuncture Certificate
Fall 2008-09 Schedule
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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
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 president of the Acupuncture
Society of New York, is a Cerfified Chiropractic Sports
Physician, and has been adjunct faculty at Northwestern
Health Sciences University since 2003.
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Dates |
Course
Description |
| 1 |
Nov 22-23, 2008 |
Clean needle technique,
needling techniques, and point location. Fundamentals
of Yin and Yang. Treatment of the immune system. TCM theory
part 1. |
| 2 |
Dec 13-14, 2008 |
Ancillary techniques
including cupping, bleeding, pediatric acupuncture moxabustion,
Gua Sha, electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture.
Treatment of the low back. TCM theory part 2. |
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Jan 17-18, 2009 |
Introduction to Japanese
acupuncture, Akabane diagnosis and polarity techniques.
Treating inflammation with metal/water points. TCM theory
part 3. |
4 |
Feb 14-15, 2009 |
Treatment of structural
problems in the scapula and hips region. Cervical pain
and illio-inguinal pain. TCM theory part 4. |
5 |
Mar 21-22, 2009 |
Treatment of the lower
extremity with Pachi-Pachi, electro-acupuncture and the
extra vessels. TCM theory part 5. |
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Apr 18-19, 2009 |
Diagnosis and devising
a treatment approach. The use of points. Treatment of
the upper extremities and hand. Auricular protocols for
addicitions, pain and special problems. |
7 |
May 30-31, 2009 |
Hip and sciatic treatment
protocols. The use of Pachi-Pachi in sciatica. Introduction
to off meridian and special points in the treatment of
shoulder, low back, sciatica and hip pain. |
Required Textbooks:
Medical Asepsis for Acupuncturists (Safety Course
Handout), by John Pirog
(included in tuition - you will receive a copy at session
#1)
Throughout the program you will be required to read from the
following texts. You can purchase them in the University Bookstore:
- 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.
- Foundations of Chinese Medince, By Giovanni Maciocia
- Close to the Bone, by David Legge OR Treating
Pain with Traditional Chinese Medicine, by Dagmar Riley
- A Manual of Acupuncture, by Deadman (preferred)
OR Sieren Pictorial Atlas of Acupuncture
OR Fundamentals of Chinese Acupuncture, by
Ellis, Wiseman, Boss.
Recommended Equipment: Each student should purchase
fundamentals needed for this course and the practice of acupuncture
in a chiropractic setting. The following equipment is suggested:
- 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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