
Battlefield Acupuncture

COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Review of Basic Battlefield Acupuncture
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History of Auriculotherapy
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Learn ABFA - how and when to utilize it
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Pairing of Needles
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Clustering of Needles
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Proper use of needles and correct auricular insertion
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Incorporating Nogier’s Phases
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Clinical Pearls: Piezo Pen, PTSD protocol
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Contraindications and Outcomes of ABFA
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Apply ABFA and Auriculotherapy protocols into clinical
practice successfully
COURSE OUTLINE
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Review of Basic Battlefield Acupuncture
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Types of Needles used and Why
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Pairing of Needles
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Clustering of Needles
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When and why to switch from BFA to ABFA
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Point Location and Function according to Nogier
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Incorporating Nogier Phases into treatments
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Using Other Devices to Improve Outcomes (Piezo pen)
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Ear Care and Follow-up
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Conclusion