Live Events Schedule
Concussion / Traumatic Brain Injury Module
The Nanopuncture System accelerates concussion recovery and treats post-concussion symptoms using techniques that calm the nervous system, reduce tachycardia, increase focus, and mitigate hypersensitivity to light and other dysautonomia symptoms.
Participants will learn specific post-concussion protocols to treat vision and focus, coordination, and attention span; these treatments help patients return to work and their everyday routines as soon as possible.
Dr. Shiu will also teach the Nanopuncture skull and neck palpation technique he created to help diagnose and treat concussion and traumatic brain injury, based on his nearly thirty years of clinical experience.
Dr. Shiu will introduce how the Shiu Clinic uses qEEG brain scans and Neurofeedback training in its approach to treat concussion and TBI. You will get more in-depth information in the Modern Technology and Innovation module.
This module will be taught by both Dr. Clayton and Dr. Ayla Wolf. Dr. Wolf is an esteemed practitioner of acupuncture and oriental medicine who specializes in concussions and neurological disorders. She is also an Assistant Professor of Acupuncture at the Carrick Institute.
Upon completing this module, students will be able to treat post-concussion dysautonomias, including but not limited to:
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Light sensitivity
Inability to focus
Memory difficulties
Tachycardia
Insomnia
The Shiu Clinic has worked with concussion specialists at the Hospital for Special Surgery and co-treated patients with doctors at the New York Headache Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Neurological Acupuncture for Migraines
Join Dr. Wolf for an intensive one-day seminar designed to elevate your expertise in migraine management with acupuncture. This course provides a comprehensive, clinically relevant exploration of migraine pathophysiology and its direct implications for acupuncture practice. Gain hands-on proficiency in key bedside neurological assessments, stay at the forefront of cutting-edge research on acupuncture’s efficacy for migraines, and refine your treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, discover how modifiable dietary and lifestyle factors can enhance acupuncture interventions, empowering you to deliver more effective, holistic care.
Course Objectives:
• Develop a Deep Understanding of Migraine Pathophysiology – Gain a comprehensive understanding of the neurological mechanisms underlying migraines and how they inform acupuncture treatment strategies.
• Enhance Clinical Assessment & Treatment Skills – Learn to perform key bedside neurological examinations, apply evidence-based acupuncture protocols for migraine relief, and integrate modifiable dietary and lifestyle factors to optimize patient outcomes.
• Apply the Latest Research to Clinical Practice – Explore cutting-edge research on acupuncture for migraines and develop confidence in utilizing science-backed approaches to improve patient care.
Morning Session:
-Migraines and the brain: the science behind migraines.
-Underlying autonomic nervous system factors in migraines.
-When is a migraine not a migraine? Common migraine misdiagnosis.
-Understanding vestibular migraines.
-Neurological examination as it related to migraines.
-Modern medical management of migraines: pro’s and con’s.
-Migraines abortives
Afternoon Session:
-Acupuncture research
-Acupuncture strategies
-Circumstances requiring caution with scalp acupuncture
-Weather influences on migraines
-Hormonal influences on migraines
-Dietary influences on migraines and nutritional strategies
-Research-based supplements
-Herbal formulas
Register through Institute Axis - link below.
Early Bird rate ends June 1st.
Neurological Exam Skills Practice for Acupuncturists
Enhance your clinical expertise with this essential course on neurological examination techniques for licensed acupuncturists. This seminar explores how targeted neurological assessments can deepen diagnostic accuracy, refine treatment strategies, and improve patient outcomes. Participants will learn practical, easy-to-incorporate exams, the neuroanatomical foundations behind each assessment, and how to interpret findings to guide acupuncture interventions effectively.
Designed for practitioners treating chronic pain, whiplash, headaches, migraines, dizziness, vertigo, neuropathy, concussions, long-COVID, and more, this course provides invaluable tools for elevating your acupuncture practice. Gain confidence in integrating neurological insights into your patient evaluations and develop a more precise, evidence-informed approach to care.
Objectives:
• Enhance Clinical Assessments – Learn to integrate targeted neurological examination techniques into acupuncture practice to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
• Understand Neuroanatomy & Function – Develop a clear understanding of the neuroanatomical foundations behind key neurological exams and their relevance to acupuncture.
• Interpret & Apply Findings – Gain proficiency in interpreting neurological exam results and using them to inform acupuncture treatment strategies for various conditions.
• Expand Treatment Capabilities – Apply neurological assessments to enhance patient care for chronic pain, whiplash, headaches, migraines, dizziness, neuropathy, concussions, long-COVID, and more.
• Bridge Eastern & Western Medicine – Strengthen clinical reasoning by integrating neurological insights with acupuncture principles for a more comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to patient care.
Day 1:
Understanding the Sensory System and Neuroanatomy
Review the communication between the peripheral nervous systems and central nervous system
The role of the somatosensory system in pain and neurological disorders
Functional neuroanatomy
Functional assessment of the somatosensory system, body mapping, and parietal lobe
Hands-on practice
Clinical applications utilizing acupuncture
The Frontal Lobe
The frontal lobe’s role in pain processing and autonomic nervous system integration
Functional neuroanatomy
Examination of different frontal lobe functions as it relates to motor function, cognition, and planning
Hands-on practice: Finger Tapping, Loria Sequencing, Saccades, Anti-saccades, Gait
Clinical applications utilizing acupuncture
Insular Cortex
Interoception
Role in pain processing
Role in internal body mapping
Role in autonomic nervous system function
Clinical applications in irritable bowel disorder, digestive disorders, nausea, dysautonomia, and chronic pain
Cerebellum and Vestibular System
Functional neuroanatomy
Bedside examination of the cerebellum and vestibular system
Hands-on practice for the cerebellum:
Romberg, Gait, RAM, F2N, FNF
Hands-on practice for the vestibular system: gait assessment, balance assessment
Clinical applications utilizing acupuncture
Day 2 Cranial Nerves I-V
Review Day 1
Functional neuroanatomy of cranial nerves
The role of the autonomic nervous system in health and disease
Examination of cranial nerves
Hands-on practice of general assessment of the ANS: Positional changes in HR/BP, HRV, grip strength testing, breathing mechanics, bowel sounds
Hands-on practice for individual cranial nerves with an emphasis on utility in clinical practice for chronic pain, autonomic dysfunction, headaches, migraines, nausea, balance issues, dizziness, vertigo.
Day 2 Afternoon
Cranial Nerves VI-XII
Neuroanatomy
Examination and practice
Balance Testing
Vestibular Testing
Review of weekend course material
Q & A
Register through Institute Axis. For those registering for Friday and the Weekend, you must still register for each course separately.
Early Bird Rate ends June 1st.
Clinical Neuroscience for Acupuncturists
It is more important than ever before to have basic knowledge of neurology and neurological examination skills to succeed in practice. Neurological disorders across all age spectrums are increasing at a rapid pace. . If you treat patients that suffer from headaches, migraines, anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, chronic pain, brain fog, dizziness, vertigo, neuropathy, restless legs, long-covid, concussions, Parkinson’s or dementia, this means you specialize in neurology! The pandemic introduced a whole new complex neurological disorder seen in long-covid. Autonomic dysfunction is becoming more common. More and more people are seeking out alternatives to pharmaceuticals for many neurological disorders. In this 2-day course Dr. Wolf will teach easy-to-learn bedside neurological examinations that can help you work through complex neurological cases and gain confidence with neurological disorders. She will present several neurological case studies demonstrating the value of functional neurological examination and assessment of patients throughout treatment.
Topics Covered:
What is applied clinical neuroscience and functional neurology
Why we need to learn neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurological examination
Epidemiology of neurological disorders
Parallels of Traditional East Asian Medicine and functional neurology through a deeper understanding of the autonomic nervous system
Gain confidence with basic neuroanatomy as it relates to neurological disorders
Easy-to-learn bedside neurological examinations for the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system
Modern research on acupuncture for improving cerebral blood flow
Neurocognitive testing
Neurological disorder case presentations
