Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Module 3:Peripheral Nerve Entrapment & Neuropathy
Module 3 shifts focus from pain to paresthesia — numbness, tingling, burning, and neuropathic nerve pain
Taught by Dr. Poney Chiang, Professor at York University
Oct 15 - 18, 2026
The Aligned Center
1 Bridge St #64
Irvington, NY 10533
TUITION: $2,000 Early Bird Discount until Sept 14, 2026 / $2,200 after Sept 15, 2026
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NMA Graduate Rate: $1650 (NMA Graduates: please indicate your graudation date at registration to receive the discounted rate)
CEU / PDA: 26 NCBAHM/CA PDA approved
Date: October 15-18, 2026
Location: The Aligned Center
Irvington, NY
MODULE 3 OVERVIEW
Where pain becomes paresthesia.
Modules 1 and 2 focused primarily on pain conditions of the upper extremity, head, neck, lower extremity, and torso. Module 3 shifts the clinical focus to paresthesia-related disorders — the full spectrum of sensory disturbances including numbness, tingling, pins and needles, burning sensations, and shooting nerve pain.
Across four intensive days, participants develop expert-level skill in two distinct clinical domains: the identification and treatment of peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes using acupuncture needles to create space around compressed nerves, and a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating peripheral neuropathy using evidence-based electro-acupuncture protocols.
Date: October 15-18, 2026
Location: The Aligned Center
Irvington, NY
MODULE 3 OVERVIEW
Where pain becomes paresthesia.
Modules 1 and 2 focused primarily on pain conditions of the upper extremity, head, neck, lower extremity, and torso. Module 3 shifts the clinical focus to paresthesia-related disorders — the full spectrum of sensory disturbances including numbness, tingling, pins and needles, burning sensations, and shooting nerve pain.
Across four intensive days, participants develop expert-level skill in two distinct clinical domains: the identification and treatment of peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes using acupuncture needles to create space around compressed nerves, and a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating peripheral neuropathy using evidence-based electro-acupuncture protocols.
Date: October 15-18, 2026
Location: The Aligned Center
Irvington, NY
MODULE 3 OVERVIEW
Where pain becomes paresthesia.
Modules 1 and 2 focused primarily on pain conditions of the upper extremity, head, neck, lower extremity, and torso. Module 3 shifts the clinical focus to paresthesia-related disorders — the full spectrum of sensory disturbances including numbness, tingling, pins and needles, burning sensations, and shooting nerve pain.
Across four intensive days, participants develop expert-level skill in two distinct clinical domains: the identification and treatment of peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes using acupuncture needles to create space around compressed nerves, and a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating peripheral neuropathy using evidence-based electro-acupuncture protocols.
The Neuro-Meridian approach to acupuncture suits practitioners who aspire to enhance their clinical effectiveness and become leaders in the emerging field of acupuncture neurology. Learn how to diagnose, assess, and treat pain using novel integrated techniques for the modern clinical practice.
Dr. Poney Chiang, Professor at York University
MODULE 3 OVERVIEW
Where pain becomes paresthesia.
Modules 1 and 2 focused primarily on pain conditions of the upper extremity, head, neck, lower extremity, and torso. Module 3 shifts the clinical focus to paresthesia-related disorders — the full spectrum of sensory disturbances including numbness, tingling, pins and needles, burning sensations, and shooting nerve pain.
Across four intensive days, participants develop expert-level skill in two distinct clinical domains: the identification and treatment of peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes using acupuncture needles to create space around compressed nerves, and a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating peripheral neuropathy using evidence-based electro-acupuncture protocols.
PART 1 · DAYS 1 & 2
Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
Learn to identify and treat 16 nerve entrapment syndromes across the upper and lower extremities — using acupuncture to create space around compressed nerves and resolve sensory disturbances and dysfunction.
PART 2 · DAYS 3 & 4
Peripheral Neuropathy
Develop a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating peripheral neuropathy — including CIPN, diabetic neuropathy, and autoimmune neuropathies — with standardized assessments and electro-acupuncture nerve regeneration protocols.
4-DAY SCHEDULE
Daily Curriculum
Day 1 Upper Extremity Nerve Entrapments 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Introduction & Overview of 16 Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes. Differential diagnosis and acupuncture treatment protocols for upper extremity entrapments. Participants learn to identify sites of compression or tension and apply targeted needling technique to decompress the nerve and restore sensory function
1. Scalene Entrapment (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)
2. Radial Tunnel Syndrome
3. Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome
4. Wartenberg Syndrome
5. Pronator Teres Syndrome
6. Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome
7. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
8. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
9. Guyon's Canal Syndrome
Day 2 Lower Extremity Nerve Entrapments 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Differential diagnosis and acupuncture treatment protocols for lower extremity nerve entrapments. Participants complete the full 16-syndrome curriculum and develop a systematic approach to lower extremity sensory presentations.
10. Psoas Entrapment
11. Meralgia Paresthetica
12. Piriformis Syndrome
13. Adductor Canal Entrapment
14. Peroneal Tunnel Syndrome
15. Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
16. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Day 3 Assessment & Diagnosis of Peripheral Neuropathy 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Participants develop a systematic framework for evaluating peripheral neuropathy in clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying cause and severity, selecting appropriate outcome measures, and establishing a baseline for tracking treatment response.
- Identify causes and pathophysiology of peripheral neuropathy, including:
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Diabetic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Neuropathies
Idiopathic Neuropathies
- Implement diagnostic and assessment methods for:
Determining neuropathy severity
Tracking symptom progression
Measuring treatment outcomes
- Apply standardized neurological testing and functional assessments to monitor patient progress
Day 4 Electro-Acupuncture & Advanced Clinical Management 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The capstone day integrates electro-acupuncture protocols with advanced case management. Participants apply assessment findings to individualized treatment plans through case-based learning and clinical applications.
- Apply evidence-based electro-acupuncture protocols to:
Improve local circulation
Promote nerve regeneration
Reduce neurogenic inflammation
Decrease pain and sensory disturbances
- Develop advanced treatment strategies for managing:
Balance impairments
Gait disturbances
Loss of fine motor function
Functional limitations associated with neuropathy
- Integrate assessment findings into comprehensive treatment plans through case-based learning and clinical applications
Your Instructor:
Dr. Poney Chiang, PhD
Professor, York University · Founder, Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Certification Program
Dr. Poney Chiang is a Professor at York University and the developer of the Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture approach — a post-graduate clinical framework that interprets the neurovascular system as the Jing-Mai system, integrating neuroanatomical precision with classical Chinese medicine channel theory. The NMA Certification Program is modeled after the Professional Practice Certificate program at York University and comprises 78 contact hours of lecture, demonstration, practical training, and clinical skills practicum.
All attendees must be licensed to practice acupuncture in their state and provide proof of malpractice coverage
Prerequisites:
Completion of Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Module 1 or Module 2, or equivalent training with instructor approval. Spaces are limited - register early.
CEU/PDA credits:
NCBAHM: 26 points
Category: AOM-BIO Core
CA CEU Provider; #1513
CA CEU 26 Pending
PDA Provider: Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations more than 60 days in advance will be refunded in full. Cancellations 59-31 days before the course will be refunded, minus a $100 administration fee and credit card processing fees. No refunds 30 or fewer days prior to the course. Dao Collective reserves the right to cancel or reschedule if minimum enrollment is not met.
