We are pleased to announce our teaching engagement with The College of Auricular Acupuncture in London September 28th – 29th, 2019
To register for this 2-day seminar or find out more information on this Masterclass in Battlefield Acupuncture click on the link below.
Cost: Early bird discount: £350 if you book and pay 8 weeks in advance Full price: £397
Auricular Acupuncture Masterclass-Battlefield Acupuncture with John Howard
Seminar location
The Lancaster Gate Hotel
66 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NA
United Kingdom (map)
Seminar Syllabus
DAY 1: Basic Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) Seminar
Course Objectives
Point Concepts to understand Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) theory
History of Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy in the U.S.A. (1784 to present)
Introduction to BFA
What is BFA / Who invented BFA?
Understand the history behind the BFA protocol
How and when to use the BFA Protocol
What are ASP Ear Needles?
How to properly use ASP® needles
BFA point location
Using the correct auricular insertion technique for BFA
Recognize Side Effects and Results of BFA
Apply BFA in clinical practice successfully – know when to use the protocol
Course Outline
Illusions of the Ear
History of Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy in the U.S.A.
Point theory behind BFA
History of BFA
Why use BFA? What conditions can it treat?
Types of Needles used and Why
Needle Insertion techniques
Point Location and Function
Clinical Cut-Offs and Delayed Response
Ear Care and Follow-up
Conclusion
DAY 2: Advanced Battlefield Acupuncture (ABFA) Seminar
Course Objectives
Review of Basic Battlefield Acupuncture
History of Auriculotherapy
Learn ABFA – how and when to utilize it
Pairing of Needles
Clustering of Needles
Proper use of needles and correct auricular insertion
Incorporating Nogier’s Phases
Clinical Pearls: Piezo Pen, ect…
Contraindications and Outcomes of ABFA
Apply ABFA and Auriculotherapy protocols into clinical practice successfully
Course Outline
Review of Basic Battlefield Acupuncture
Types of Needles used and Why
Pairing of Needles
Clustering of Needles
When and why to switch from BFA to ABFA
Point Location and Function according to Nogier
Incorporating Nogier Phases into treatments
Using Other Devices to Improve Outcomes (Piezo pen)
Ear Care and Follow-up
Conclusion
