Battlefield Acupuncture

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

• Review of Basic Battlefield Acupuncture 

• History of Auriculotherapy 

• Learn ABFA - how and when to utilize it 

• Pairing of Needles 

• Clustering of Needles 

• Proper use of needles and correct auricular insertion 

• Incorporating Nogier’s Phases 

• Clinical Pearls: Piezo Pen, PTSD protocol 

• Contraindications and Outcomes of ABFA 

• Apply ABFA and Auriculotherapy protocols into clinical 

  practice successfully 

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COURSE OUTLINE 

• Review of Basic Battlefield Acupuncture 

• Types of Needles used and Why 

• Pairing of Needles 

• Clustering of Needles 

• When and why to switch from BFA to ABFA 

• Point Location and Function according to Nogier 

• Incorporating Nogier Phases into treatments 

• Using Other Devices to Improve Outcomes (Piezo pen) 

• Ear Care and Follow-up 

• Conclusion