Clinical Applications of Scalp Acupuncture

This course is approved by NCCAOM (AOM/AC), California (Category 1), Florida (General), Texas (11 General)

Scalp acupuncture therapy is a commonly used treatment in clinical practice, with a long history and rooted in unique ancient Chinese medical theories. It has shown significant therapeutic effects in clinical applications. This course introduces the theoretical foundations of scalp acupuncture from both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine. The course discusses the modern clinical applications and related mechanisms of scalp acupuncture in disorders of the central nervous system, pain, and sensory abnormalities. It also touches on the combined application of scalp acupuncture and body acupuncture. The course selects typical diseases for scalp acupuncture, such as Parkinson's disease, sequelae of cerebrovascular disease, and migraines, and explores related scalp acupuncture techniques. Additionally, it introduces acupuncture point locations from different schools of scalp acupuncture and discusses treatment contraindications.