Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Module 1
February 25 - 28, 2027
Location: Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33161
Tuition: Early bird discount $2,000 through January 25, 2027; $2,200 beginning January 26, 2027.
Choose to pay in full or reserve your place with a deposit. Any remaining balance is due by January 31, 2027.
Repeat student rate: $1,000 for practitioners who have previously completed Module 1
Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Module 1
February 25 - 28, 2027
Location: Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161
Dr. Poney Chiang, Professor at York University
Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Intensive: Module 1
February 25 - 28, 2027
Location: Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161
Dr. Poney Chiang, Professor at York University
Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Program
The Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Program helps acupuncturists strengthen their clinical skills and become leaders in the emerging field of acupuncture neurology. Learn to assess and treat pain and neurological dysfunction through techniques that integrate neuroanatomy with Classical Chinese Medicine.
Dr. Poney Chiang, Professor at York University
Led by Dr. Poney Chiang, Professor at York University, this advanced postgraduate training is modeled after York University’s Professional Practice Certificate program. The curriculum combines lectures, demonstrations, practical training, and supervised clinical skills practice. A cadaver and anatomy lab may be included, subject to availability.
The certification program consists of four modules, each held over four consecutive days.
Module 1 of 4: Upper Extremity, Neck & Head Intensive
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
Interpret the neurovascular system through the Jing-Mai framework to better understand the anatomical basis of acupuncture point functions.
Apply electrostimulation techniques to selected branches of the sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous systems.
Refine neuro-meridian plucking techniques and elicit the De Qi sensation appropriate to each point using neuroanatomy and channel theory.
Day 1 · 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Introduction to integrative acupuncture
Neurostimulation and De Qi for the upper extremity, Parts 1 and 2
Neurological mechanisms of acupuncture
Day 2 · 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Neurostimulation and De Qi for the upper extremity
Upper extremity treatment protocols and demonstrations: trigger finger, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, lateral epicondylitis, triceps tendinosis, bicipital tendinitis, and rotator cuff syndrome
Day 3 · 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
SMART Guideline: integrating Eastern and Western approaches
Neurostimulation and De Qi for the neck and head
Day 4 · 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Neurostimulation and De Qi for the neck and head
Neck and head treatment protocols and demonstrations: tension headache, migraine, cluster headache, occipital neuropathic headache, allergic rhinitis, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s palsy, and cervicalgia
Requirements
Participants must be licensed to practice acupuncture in their respective state and provide proof of malpractice coverage at the time of the course. No exceptions can be made.
No prerequisites are required for Module 1. Space is limited to support hands-on skills training.
Continuing education
NCCAOM: Approved for 26 PDA points
California Acupuncture Board: Approved for 26 Category 1 CEU hours · Provider No. 1513
