This 1-Day BFA seminar is live from Spain. The class is Basic and Advanced BFA all in one day
What is Battlefield Acupuncture?
This ear (auricular) acupuncture protocol was developed by Dr Richard C. Niemtzow in 2001. He is a retired Air Force colonel and was the first full-time physician acupuncturist in the Armed Forces. He originally conceived this technique as a way to deliver pain relief through acupuncture as quickly and efficiently as possible in combat and other military situations. It is growing in popularity in both military and civilian medical settings internationally. This unique technique uses semi-permanent ASP® needles to activate ear points in order to influence the processing of pain in the central nervous system. According to Dr Niemtzow, pain relief can be immediate and hold for a longer stimulation. It can also be used in case of anxiety and insomnia. BFA was recognized in 2019 as a solution to fight the opioid crisis by the Association of American Medical Colleges and presented in the documentary Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare in 2012.
This course is approved for the following credits:
16 – NCCAOM PDAs
Seminar costs:
A short video of BFA in the US Military
A solution to reduce opioid consumption. BFA was recognized in 2019 as a solution to fight the opioid crisis by the Association of American Medical Colleges and presented in the documentary Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare in 2012. In this clip you can see BFA being used on patients. At 4:26 you can see the insertion of ASP® needles.
Battlefield Acupuncture Seminar schedule
The morning part (10:00 am to 14:00 pm) of the seminar is the basic battlefield acupuncture, with the afternoon segment (14:00 pm to 18:00 pm) of seminar consisting of advanced battlefield acupuncture. Here is how the seminar is structured:
9:30 am check in opens.
10:00 am BFA seminar begins.
11:30 am break for 15 minutes
14:00 pm to 14:45 pm lunch break
14:45 pm to 16:45 Advanced BFA
16:45 pm to 17:00 break for 15 minutes
18:40 pm discussion on the day’s treatments and results followed by Q&A.
19:00 pm the seminar ends. Please feel free to stay after class to ask us any questions you may have.
Day 1 – Morning Course content (Basic BFA Training)
Point theory behind BFA.
History of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) and what conditions can it treat?
Why use BFA?
Types of Needles used and why.
Needle Insertion techniques
Point Location and Function
Ear Care and Follow-up questions
Day 1 – Afternoon Course content (Advanced BFA Training)
Incorporating Nogier’s Phases into BFA
Paul Nogier’s auriculotherapy phases
When to consider using Advanced Battlefield Acupuncture
Choosing when to use gold, stainless steel or titanium Needles
Pairing of BFA Needles in one point for increased clinical results
Needle Insertion techniques for pairing of ASP needles
Incorporating Devices to enhance clinical outcomes
How and when to apply BFA and Advanced BFA in your clinical practice successfully
ASP Needle Ear Care
Questions and Answers
Some studies & articles on BFA:
- Military medicine makes room for Eastern medicine practices.
- Acupuncture before surgery means less pain significantly fewer opioids for veterans
- Battlefield Acupuncture and physical therapy versus physical therapy alone after shoulder surgery
- Battlefield Acupuncture shows promising results in alternative pain management downrange
- Battlefield Acupuncture: my story
- Battlefield Acupuncture: Yes it exists and the military is using it to fight troops pain.
*Provider #1115, Auriculotherapy Seminars, 240-413-9211
Refund Policy:
Up to Two (2) months before classes, refunded at 75%
Up to Seven (7) weeks before classes, refunded at 50%
Up to Five (5) weeks before classes, refunded at 25%
Less than (5) weeks before classes, there is no refund
All refund requests must be in writing to:
battlefieldacupuncture@yahoo.com
