Acupuncture for Facial Disorders: Precision Healing for Pain, Paralysis, and TMJ

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
3 CEU/PDA/CPD accepted by CA #383 (Category 1), NCCAOM (2 AOM-AC, 1 AOM-BIO), FL (2 General, 1 Biomedical Sciences), IL, TX (2 General, 1 Biomedicine), AHPRA, AFPA, BAcC, CCHPBC, NZASA, NZRA

COURSE TYPE:
Distance Learning CEU Video (Online)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides acupuncturists with the knowledge and skills to effectively treat a range of facial disorders, including pain, paralysis, and TMJ dysfunction. Led by Winson Chen, LAc, DACM, a fourth-generation acupuncturist specializing in pain management and neuromuscular disorders, this course offers a deep dive into facial anatomy, nerve pathways, and circulatory systems critical to acupuncture treatment. Participants will explore the causes and symptoms of conditions such as Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and shingles, learning targeted acupuncture techniques to address these disorders with precision and confidence.

With years of clinical experience treating complex cases and running a high-volume practice, Winson Chen shares practical insights into needle techniques, point prescriptions, and adjunct therapies such as electrical stimulation. Through a structured curriculum that includes hands-on point location and real-world case studies, attendees will gain the skills to assess, diagnose, and develop effective treatment plans.

Course Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to Facial Anatomy and Physiology

- Overview of facial skeletal structure, muscles, and nerves (CN V, CN VII)
- Blood supply and lymphatic drainage relevant to acupuncture treatment

Module 2: Common Facial Disorders

- Understanding facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy, Ramsay Hunt)
- Diagnosis and treatment approaches for trigeminal neuralgia and TMJ disorders
- Managing shingles-related facial pain with acupuncture

Module 3: Acupuncture Techniques for Facial Disorders

- Acupuncture points and protocols for facial pain, paralysis, and dysfunction
- Needle techniques, electrical stimulation, and adjunctive therapies
- Hands-on practice with point location and treatment strategies

Module 4: Developing Treatment Plans

- Case studies with real-world clinical examples
- Patient assessment, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning
- Evaluating treatment effectiveness and refining techniques

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with a results-driven approach to treating facial disorders, elevating their clinical outcomes and patient care.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy and physiology, including skeletal structures, muscles, nerves, and circulatory systems.
• Recognize and differentiate common facial disorders, such as Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and TMJ dysfunction, along with their underlying causes.
• Master targeted acupuncture techniques and adjunct therapies to effectively treat facial pain, paralysis, and dysfunction.
• Develop personalized, results-driven treatment plans based on patient assessments and clinical presentations.
• Assess and refine treatment effectiveness through ongoing evaluation and patient progress monitoring.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
These online courses are immediately accessible after purchase therefore are non-refundable.

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