Classical Acupuncture Needling Techniques Class & Annual Membership Meeting
June 17 2023 at Goodnow Library, Sudbury MA from 10am-5pm
The ASM invites you to this highly educational and information-packed event.
Below are all the details plus some important notes. We look forward to seeing you.
Lecture, Demo & Practice
Classical Acupuncture Needling Techniques
We start the day with this class which is taught by the accomplished instructor Xiao Ming Cheng, LAc from the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Boston TCM. It will consist of a lecture, demonstration, and practice.
Learn How Your Mindset Enlivens Your Needling Technique With This Hands-On Class
This is for all acupuncture practitioners who wish to elevate their skills to the next level
- You will gain mastery of classical Chinese acupuncture needle techniques
- The first 2 hours is a lecture that includes the history of traditional Chinese needle techniques, managing Qi movement, and the application of specialty techniques in clinical practice
- The second 2 hours will provide a demonstration of each technique; then students will practice hand and needle techniques on each other under the guidance of the instructor
Subjects Covered
- Training exercises (hand training and Qi training)
- Skilled controlling needle
- Needle selection according to disease, technique, points, etc.
- Palpation re Qi movement, nature of point (xu, shi), etc.
- Needle Insertion and manipulation techniques
- Accidents and how to manage
- Obtaining De Qi
- Methods of needling for reinforcing and reducing Qi
- Combining of needling methods
- Opening the Flow of Channel Qi Technique
Xiao Ming Cheng, LAc MA – Instructor
Xiao Ming Cheng, LAc is a senior TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner who has worked for over 33 years in the TCM and Acupuncture field; he started his teaching life as a director of the Acupuncture Department in 1980 in Zhejiang University of TCM. After 1991, Xiaoming was invited to teach TCM, Acupuncture and oriental philosophy at the New England School of Acupuncture. He is also a member of the team that teaches the Acupuncture course for physicians through the Dept. of Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School.
Xiaoming got his OMD degree after he graduated from Shanghai University of TCM, and got his license Acupuncture certification by NCCAOM and COA of Massachusetts. He is a guest Professor of Shanghai University of TCM and Hua Shan Hospital of Shanghai Medical University. Since 1992, he has had a busy private TCM and acupuncture practice in Brookline, MA. Xiaoming Cheng has already published three significant clinical texts in Chinese: Acupuncture for Emergencies, Scalp Acupuncture, and Acupuncture Pathology & Point Prescriptions. He has also published his first English book of acupuncture and moxibustion (an acupuncturist desk reference book).
Other credits include: Editor-in-chief of New England Journal of TCM, Consultant of Lou Guan Tai in Dao Medicine Shan Xi Province, Teacher at Osher Center of Integrative Medicine BWH and HMS
Annual Membership Meeting & Town Hall
Following lunch we will have the ASM Membership Meeting – where you will hear financial, legislative and other updates about the work the ASM is doing. Then during the Town Hall we will have discussions and time for Q&A. This will provide a great opportunity to learn, build community and re-group with your colleagues. This will be from 3-5pm. Want to submit questions now for the Town Hall? Send them to .
A la carte option: ASM members who do not wish to attend the lecture can attend just the Meeting/Town Hall for free, either in-person or via Zoom.
Ticket Options
Full Day Option / 10-5pm
Includes needling class, lunch, annual meeting & town hall.
–Professional ASM member $100 / 6 CEUs
—Expired Member / Non-member $300 / 6 CEUs
—ASA member $175 / you are out of state and a member of your state acupuncture association that is part of the American Society of Acupuncturists
–Student ASM member $50 / No CEUs or needling
–Student ASM member volunteer – free / No CEUs or needling. Waitlist.
Annual Membership Meeting & Town Hall Only Option / 3-5pm
Not interested in the lecture or have a busy day? You can still join us for the meeting portion from 3-5.
—ASM member – In-person / Free/ 2 CEUs
—ASM member – ZOOM / Free / 2 CEUs
Important Notes
Registration Process
Your registration is confirmed once you have registered, checked “yes” in regard to the Consent Form, and paid in full (when applicable). You will receive emails communicating your registration status.
Please log in before registering if you have an ASM account (current or expired membership).
Attendee Consent Form
We require each attendee to read and agree to the Media Release and Acupuncture terms outlined in our Consent Form. We are doing this since we will be taking photos and/or filming portions of the day.
When you register, check the “yes” box to indicate your consent. Agreement to the Consent Form is required to complete your registration fully. If you have questions after reviewing the form, email us at .
CEUs
-6 CEUs for the full day
-2 CEUs if you attend only the Annual Membership Meeting & Town Hall.
The ASM is working hard to find, develop and bring you great classes and opportunities for continuing education.
Free Working Lunch
Cancellation Policy
There will be a $25 fee for all cancellations.
Full refund if cancelled before May 7th.
75% between May 8-15
50% between May16-June 3
No refunds after June 3
Thank You To Our Sponsors
EZ Medical Supply
EZ Medical Supply is our lunch sponsor and they are also supplying us with all of the needles for the demonstration and practice. We appreciate you!
EZ Medical Supply was founded with the great American entrepreneurial spirit in mind. Our dedicated team has more than 20 years of combined experience and expertise in marketing and distribution. This experience provides unparalleled advantages in a fast-paced and highly competitive marketplace. Our unique marketing approach and commercial techniques bring our customers the best quality products in addition to excellent services and valuable industry knowledge.
EZ Medical Supply’s core business values emphasize respect, appreciation, and consideration of all parties we work with.
Marathon Ginseng
Marathon Ginseng is our 2nd sponsor and specializes in the production, distribution of, research and education about Wisconsin Ginseng.
They take pride in providing premium products with personalized services. It is founded by partners lead by Ming Tao Jiang, MD, PhD and Col. David Monk in 2010.
They are providing a special 30% off discount to ASM members.
Location
Goodnow Library – Community Room
The event will be held at the Goodnow Library located at 21 Concord Road in Sudbury MA. We will have the large community room available to us.
We begin at 10am including a quick check in. Plenty of free parking is available in the library’s own lot.
ASM Membership
ASM Members receive a variety of benefits including discounted fees for meetings and continuing education events. Curious about what else? View ASM membership benefits.
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