SMA FOUNDATIONAL COURSE: Trigger Point Needling for the Head, Neck and Shoulder

This is a two-day hands-on workshop that focuses on the identification, palpation, and needling of myofascial trigger points associated with the head, neck, and shoulder. The techniques learned in the seminar are invaluable in the treatment of many pain conditions and are easily incorporated into an existing acupuncture practice. At the conclusion of the seminar the practitioner will have an anatomical understanding of trigger points, as well as peripheral and central sensitization. They will have an understanding of the role trigger points play in the channel system as well as key clinical signs to recognize when employing trigger point needling. Lastly they will have gained confidence in needling sensitive structures of the head, neck, chest, and upper back outside of their standard education.

Led By: Brian Lau, AP, C.SMA

Price: $495 for L.Ac.; $445 early bird discount ends March 13, 2024
$445.00 DRCOM alumni (must show proof of graduation) for DRCOM class only

Enrollment Requirements:
➜ In order to register for individual Sports Medicine Acupuncture (SMA) live, in-person courses, the licensed practitioner must understand and agree to the AcuSport Education Agreement Form (available when registering).
➜ For live, in-person courses, the participants must be a licensed or registered acupuncturist and provide proof of having graduated from an ACAOM accredited or equivalent Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture school.
➜ Participants must have a minimum of 2,000 hours of acupuncture and TCM training and provide proof of having an active license and malpractice insurance.

Registration Process:
➀ Read the AcuSport Education Agreement Form and Release of Liability Form (available when registering) and indicate your agreement on Registration Form
➁ Complete the Registration Form during checkout
➂ Upon submitting your registration below, you will receive a “Registration Pending” email providing detailed information about how to easily upload required documents to our secure Dropbox folder. Upload all required documentation ASAP to complete your registration and reserve your place.
➃ Please see the Registration Information section here for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The total cost of your programs/class selections will be provided in an email sent to you once you complete your purchase.
If you do not receive this email within 5 minutes of submitting your registration, please check your spam folder and add us to your contacts.
If you have any questions, please contact us at acusportinfo@gmail.com

Payments will be processed at the time of registration.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover. U.S. bank checks are also accepted. The cost for all classes is in USD, regardless of the location of the class. If you are sending a bank check from abroad, please make sure that it is written out to be paid in US Dollars.

Discount & Coupon Codes
Participants are only eligible for one Coupon Code per class, module or program.

Student Type	Discount	Discount Code
Standard (via Check)	2.5%	CHECK
C.SMA Practitioners	15%	CSMA
DRCOM Alumni *	$50	DRALUM
Canadian R.Ac Practitioners **	5%	CNDRAC
Early Bird Discount ***	$50	EBTRP
* - DRCOM alumni must show proof of graduation (for DRCOM class only) ** - Canadian R.Ac Practitioners—Because the Canadian dollar is struggling, AcuSport is offering a 15% discount. Canadian R.AC must show proof of a Canadian clinic and R.Ac. *** - Valid through 11:59 pm on March 13, 2024		There are a limited number of discounted seats available per class. Please register as soon as possible to take advantage of your discount!

Refunds & Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received greater than 21 days prior to course start date may be eligible to receive a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee and an 8% transaction fee for credit card payments. All cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to acusportinfo@gmail.com. Cancellations made within 21 days prior to course start date are not eligible for a refund. Registrants who choose not to attend the seminar without notice will also not be eligible for a refund.

Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment or by check if applicable.

Partial Completions
Participants will not receive credit for any missed sessions and will not receive certificates of completion for partially completed courses.

AcuSport Education Cancellation Terms
AcuSport Education reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If AcuSport Education is forced to cancel an event, a full refund of the tuition paid will be granted to the registered student. AcuSport Education will not pay for travel costs incurred due to a cancelled class.

More information can be found on AcuSport's website, including Disclosures, Required Documentation, Education Agreement Form, Education Release of Liability, and event Registration information (including RSVPs).