BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) - ECPv6.0.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T213000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20220221T220434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T213939Z UID:9075-1646856000-1646861400@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:An Integrative Approach to Low Back Pain and Dysfunction Webinar DESCRIPTION:An Integrative Approach to Low Back Pain and DysfunctionPresented by: Jay Sandweiss\, DO\, FAAMA \nAttendees will have the opportunity to watch a high resolution professionally produced instructional video featuring Dr. Jay Sandweiss. Following the video Dr. Sandweiss will present a PowerPoint presentation and lecture live\, followed by a question and answer session. In this 1-hour video\, he introduces participants to the principles and mechanisms behind osteopathic manipulative medicine and how it can work synergistically and effectively for treating pain and dysfunction in the low back\, hip\, and pelvic regions.This is a special webinar from the AAMA and will differ from the usual AAMA webinar format!  Join us for 90-minutes of education.  A one-hour pre-recorded video will be made accessible for viewing that includes demonstrations.  Then return to engage in 30-minutes of live presentation with Q & A. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/an-integrative-approach-to-low-back-pain-and-dysfunction-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T210000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20211103T180406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T182338Z UID:8421-1638993600-1638997200@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:The Cord that Binds: Segmental Acupuncture a Multilayer Approach Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joshua Margolis\, LAc \nA practical overview of several commonly applied segmental acupuncture methodologies and the segmental anatomy that unifies them. This course will deepen your understanding of how acupuncture works\, regardless of preferred acupuncture style. \nThis hour-long webinar will review the anatomy and embryological development of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Therapeutic applications for both internal medicine and pain management will be discussed. Segmental acupuncture approaches for mesodermal derivatives – dermatomal\, myotomal and sclerotomal and autonomic regulation for chronic pain conditions and internal medicine conditions will be covered. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/acupuncture-and-manual-medicine-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T210000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20211103T180055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T180444Z UID:8419-1637179200-1637182800@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:A Comparison of French and Chinese Auricular Acupuncture Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gary Stanton\, MD\, FAAMA \nThis presentation will compare French and Chinese ear acupuncture. A brief history of the origins of these techniques will be followed by an overview. Then there will be more specific discussion of their similarities and differences. To be contrasted will be auricular diagnosis involving French biomedical and Chinese traditional approaches\, and their associated clinical techniques. Then a comparison of treatment methods including cartographies and methodologies will follow. Finally\, 3 illustrative case studies will be discussed. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/a-comparison-of-french-and-chinese-auricular-acupuncture-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T213000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210823T174454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T161938Z UID:8288-1632340800-1632346200@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:An Integrative Approach to the Cervical Spine Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Jay Sandweiss\, DO\, FAAMA \nAttendees will learn how to manually muscle test the major muscles affecting the cervical spine region. Attendees will learn osteopathic manipulative medicine techniques for identifying somatic dysfunctions in the cervical spine region. This could include facet joint restrictions\, myofascial restrictions\, and muscle spindle-cell dysfunctions affecting the gamma loop. By acquiring these new skillsets of muscle testing and osteopathic manipulation techniques the attendee will have additional treatment approaches to offer their patients. Finally\, attendees will learn specific effective acupuncture points for treating pain and dysfunction in the cervical spine. \nNOTE: This is a special webinar from the AAMA and will differ from the usual AAMA webinar format! Join us for 90-minutes of education. A one-hour pre-recorded video will be made accessible for viewing that includes demonstrations. Then return to engage in 30-minutes of live presentation with Q & A. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/an-integrative-approach-to-the-cervical-spine-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T210000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210823T174906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T174906Z UID:8292-1631131200-1631134800@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 Rapid De-Stress Protocol (CRDP); Enhancements and Elaborations Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by: David Groopman\, MD\, FAAMA; Nick Kouchis\, MD\, DABMA; Mitch Elkiss\, DO\, FAAMA; Ali Safayan\, MD \nIn this webinar\, we will describe our experience with the CRDP over the past year. We will invite the experiences of any participants who have used the CRDP. We will review some reports from the field. We will offer new elaborations to the basic ear treatment (ATP) for enhanced effects in the mitigation of extraordinary stress. We will introduce personalization techniques for the basic head and limb points (Calming and Centering technique). We will discuss needle alternatives for subset populations. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/covid-19-rapid-de-stress-protocol-crdp-enhancements-and-elaborations-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T210000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210624T040203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T040203Z UID:8161-1628712000-1628715600@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Perioperative Acupuncture Program: Tips\, Tricks\, and Lessons Learned Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Stephanie Cheng\, MD\, DABMA \nDESCRIPTION:\nIntegrative health therapies are gaining popularity with increasing numbers of patients expecting to be offered non-pharmacologic options when seeking treatment. The Joint Commission requires hospitals to offerings nonpharmacologic pain relief options\, but despite this mandate\, integrative health practices are rarely routinely incorporated into perioperative care. Join Stephanie Cheng\, MD\, DABMA for an insightful discussion of her experience incorporating acupuncture intraoperatively as part of a multimodal analgesia regimen. During this webinar\, she will speak to implementation of a perioperative acupuncture program\, how to identify potential roadblocks as well as highlighting the evidence that supports its usage. Q&A to follow. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/perioperative-acupuncture-program-tips-tricks-and-lessons-learned-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T210000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210624T040001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T040002Z UID:8159-1625688000-1625691600@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:One Needle Technique (ONT) Below the Diaphragm\, PLUS Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Mitch Elkiss\, DO\, FAAMA \nPrinciples of One Needle Technique as applied to the hip\, knee\, ankle\, and lower back. Description of Chinese Scalp Acupuncture (CSA) as One Needle Technique. Discussion of the use of Windows of the Sky points as a further example of utilizing the principles of ONT to achieve better patient outcomes. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/one-needle-technique-ont-below-the-diaphragm-plus-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210524 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210308T211430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T211430Z UID:7219-1621641600-1621814399@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Beginning the Journey Virtual Seminar DESCRIPTION:Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Beginning the Journey™ \nPresented by: Neil R. Gumenick\, M.Ac. (UK)\, L.Ac.\, Dipl. Ac. \nThe seminar will cover:\n~ The mental & spiritual levels of the Five-Elements\, Twelve Officials\, & specific acupuncture points\n~ Diagnosing the needs of the mind and spirit\n~ How this system addresses physical pain and illness\n~ Clinical interaction with patients\n~ Rapport skills and patient management\n~ Pulse diagnosis within the Classical Five-Element System\n~ Detecting and resolving life-threatening energetic blocks\n~ Treatment planning URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/classical-five-element-acupuncture-beginning-the-journey-virtual-seminar CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210524 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210106T225453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T225453Z UID:6259-1621641600-1621814399@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Classical 5-Element Acupuncture Beginning the Journey Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nProfessor Neil R. Gumenick\, M.Ac. (UK)\, LAc\, Dipl. Ac.\nMary McCullough\, BS\, MSOM\, LAc \nThe seminar will cover:\n~ The mental & spiritual levels of the Five-Elements\, Twelve Officials\, & specific acupuncture points\n~ Diagnosing the needs of the mind and spirit\n~ How this system addresses physical pain and illness\n~ Clinical interaction with patients\n~ Rapport skills and patient management\n~ Pulse diagnosis within the Classical Five-Element System\n~ Detecting and resolving life-threatening energetic blocks\n~ Treatment planning URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/classical-5-element-acupuncture-beginning-the-journey-webinar-2 CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T130000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210106T220249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T220249Z UID:6231-1616234400-1616245200@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Freeing the Blocked Patient Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by: \nProfessor Neil R. Gumenick\, M.Ac. (UK)\, LAc\, Dipl. Ac.\nMary McCullough\, BS\, MSOM\, LAc \nThis course will cover how to detect and remove significant health-threatening energetic blocks that practitioners encounter in practice. Some are lethal if not removed. Any block will hinder or prevent patients from getting well. These include the energetic blocks of Possession\, Aggressive Energy\, Husband/Wife Imbalance\, Exit and Entry Blocks\, Centering of the Umbilical Pulse\, and the Akabane Imbalance. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/freeing-the-blocked-patient-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T080000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210209T222757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T222757Z UID:6750-1614492000-1614499200@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine - How can an Acupuncturist benefit from Chinese Herbal Medicine? Webinar DESCRIPTION:FREE Webinar by ICMART \nThis webinar offers precious glimpses into various applications\, effects and side effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine.\nWith this webinar ICMART faces the high demands of our members to bridge the gap between the ancient knowledge of classical textbooks and recent scientific research. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/introduction-to-chinese-herbal-medicine-how-can-an-acupuncturist-benefit-from-chinese-herbal-medicine-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T210000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210209T070123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T071018Z UID:6747-1614196800-1614200400@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Acupuncture for the Knee: All the Information You Knee’d to be Able to Knee’dle it Right Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Jason Oreskovich\, DO\, DABMA and Kendra Unger\, MD\, FAAMA \nDescription:\nThe knee is the most commonly injured joint in the body. It is one of the most stressed joints in the body and is a complex structure. Being a weight-bearing joint\, it is also plagued with degenerative problems. Any problem of the knee\, whether by injury or wear-and-tear\, can cause substantial discomfort and disability. The goal of this webinar is to familiarize our learners with the common knee problems encountered in practice and review acupuncture treatment plans that can improve pain and function. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/acupuncture-for-the-knee-all-the-information-you-kneed-to-be-able-to-kneedle-it-right-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T210000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210106T151143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T151143Z UID:6183-1611777600-1611781200@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Medical Acupuncture in the Practice of Integrative Neurology Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Gary Stanton\, MD\, DABMA \nNeurology has helped explain some of the mysteries of acupuncture. Medical acupuncture has enriched the practice of traditional neurology. Basic neuroscience research into the mechanisms of acupuncture and clinical approaches gleaned over the past forty years will be presented and discussed. URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/medical-acupuncture-in-the-practice-of-integrative-neurology-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://medicalacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/webinar-pages-promos-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210118 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210106T225329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T225329Z UID:6257-1610755200-1610927999@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Classical 5-Element Acupuncture Beginning the Journey Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nProfessor Neil R. Gumenick\, M.Ac. (UK)\, LAc\, Dipl. Ac.\nMary McCullough\, BS\, MSOM\, LAc \nThe seminar will cover:\n~ The mental & spiritual levels of the Five-Elements\, Twelve Officials\, & specific acupuncture points\n~ Diagnosing the needs of the mind and spirit\n~ How this system addresses physical pain and illness\n~ Clinical interaction with patients\n~ Rapport skills and patient management\n~ Pulse diagnosis within the Classical Five-Element System\n~ Detecting and resolving life-threatening energetic blocks\n~ Treatment planning URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/classical-5-element-acupuncture-beginning-the-journey-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T210000 DTSTAMP:20220919T101705 CREATED:20210106T144910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T150648Z UID:6179-1610568000-1610571600@medicalacupuncture.org SUMMARY:Auricular Acupuncture in Sleep Disorders Webinar DESCRIPTION:Presented by – Gary Stanton\, MD\, DABMA \n\nThe main questions to be addressed will be: when it is appropriate to consider auricular acupuncture in sleep disorders\, and which auriculotherapy treatment protocols may considered in the specific sleep disorder syndromes under discussion? URL:https://medicalacupuncture.org/event/auricular-acupuncture-in-sleep-disorders-webinar CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://medicalacupuncture.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/webinar-pages-promos-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="AAMA":MAILTO:info@medicalacupuncture.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR