Advanced Neuro – Acupuncture for Stroke and Brain Injury

Advanced Neuro - Acupuncture for Stroke and Brain Injury

2025 Neuro-Acupuncture Workshop Series in Asia is NOW OPEN for registrations!

Series Overview

Integrating Neuro-Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, and Evidence – based Rehabilitation Techniques

Introduction

The prevalence of stroke and brain injuries continues to increase each year.
There often are long-lasting sequelde from these injuries, including physical, cognitive, language, and behavioral deficits. The focus of this course is to provide clinicians with a “hands-on” experience, including acute bedside rehabilitation, efficient and effective body mechanics, spasticity assessment and treatment, disorders of consciousness, behavior management, perceptual deficits, cognitive impairments, medical complications after stroke/brain injury, and more.

This course will emphasize an integrative treatment approach for stroke and brain injury by combining the effective methods of neuro-acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and evidence-based rehabilitation. By integrating the techniques covered in this course, clinicians will be more confident and efficient practitioners.

The material will be presented via an interactive didactic course format. In addition, discussion and active participation in case presentations/ patient demonstrations related to clinical practice will engage the audience. You will gain an increased appreciation and confidence in effective treatment that can help your clients’ recovery of function.

This course is directly related to the practice of medical neurology, acupuncture, and selective healthcare professionals who directly work with stroke or brain injury patients.

Introduction

Our Neuro-Acupuncture Workshop Series teaches acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors worldwide through our professional seminars. Our workshops equip practitioners with the knowledge needed to integrate Scalp Acupuncture, Neuro-Acupuncture, and Reactivation Therapy into their practice effectively.

Founder and Owner of Hope Neuro-Acupuncture Rehab
Former Director at Zhu's Neuro-Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Center
Chief Acupuncturist and DPT at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California
Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (ABPTS)
Certified Scalp Acupuncture Specialist (CSAS)

Course Highlights

Learn how to “WOW” your patient with stroke/ TBI within 5 minutes of the first visit!
Explore the powerful Scalp Acupuncture and Neuro-acupuncture that combine traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern neuroscience.
Compare various styles of scalp and body acupuncture that benefit stroke and brain injury patients, including Zhu’s, Jiao’s, and Modified International Standard Scalp Acupuncture (MISSA).
“Hands-on” rehabilitation strategies for acupuncturists and all clinicians in different care settings, including acute hospital, sub-acute rehabilitation, and outpatient.
Discover the fundamentals and principles of using electroacupuncture safely and effectively for pain and neurological disorders.
Evidence-based plan of care protocols from assessment to discharge.
Learn the most efficient body mechanics and manual techniques to transfer and ambulate neurological patients. Maximize clinical outcomes with minimal work for practitioners.
Best rehabilitation techniques for neurological disorders, such as Bobath NDT (Neuro-developmental Therapy), Brunnstrom and PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation).
The latest unique therapy interventions include locomotor training, activities of daily living, and balance training.
Learn from an instructor who has been working with 15-20 stroke and TBI patients daily for 28 years in hospital ICUs, sub-acute rehabilitation, and outpatient cash-pay practices.
ALL proven treatment strategies and protocols in your everyday practice, not just theories from books.
Learning opportunities you can’t afford to miss – Hands-on practice sessions with close guidance and immediate feedback.
Live patient demonstrations on the third and fourth days – See how the Master carries out successful treatments!
Unlock the power of transformation with our groundbreaking “Neuro-Acupuncture Reactivation Techniques”. Getting the paralyzed limbs to move again. The miracles that your patients have been long waiting for!

Course Objectives

1. Participants will be able to recognize the neuroanatomy factors that influence treatment, prognosis, and medical complications after stroke and brain injury.

2. Participants will distinguish special clinical presentations after stroke and/ or brain injury (i.e. flaccidity, dysphagia, dysphasia, visual deficit, neurobehavioral disorders, synergistic walking, apraxia, and other neurological impairments) and construct treatment plans to facilitate recovery.

3. Participants will understand the advantages of different neuro-acupuncture techniques for stroke and brain injuries and select the best approaches to achieve the optimal outcome.

4. Participants will be able to identify at least three evidence-based rehabilitation interventions for the most common impairments and limitations in the acute, sub-acute and chronic phases of stroke/TBI.

5. Participants will be able to utilize the most effective Scalp/ Neuro-acupuncture and manual techniques to facilitate proper functional mobility and correct compensatory movements.

6. Participants will be able to differentiate the levels of care and appropriate management across the continuum of care for persons with stroke and TBI.

7. Participants will use verbal and manual cues to facilitate components of movement of the trunk and extremities required for upper limb activities, bed mobility, transfers, and walking.

8. Participants will understand special clinical presentations after brain injury and/or stroke (i.e. left/right neglect, pusher syndrome, attention and memory, locked-in syndrome, vocational barriers) and construct treatment plans to facilitate recovery.

Courses are divided into 4 parts/days. All courses include lectures and hands-on labs:

PART 1:

Foundations and techniques in Scalp, Neuro-acupuncture, and Electroacupuncture for stroke, brain injury, and other conditions.

PART 2:

Neuro-acupuncture protocols and rehabilitation strategies for stroke and TBl in acute and sub-acute stages.

PART 3:

Neuro-acupuncture protocols and rehabilitation strategies for stroke and TBI in chronic stage (Trunk and lower extremities)

PART 4:

Neuro-acupuncture protocols and rehabilitation strategies for stroke and TBI in chronic stage (Upper extremities and speech/ cognition/ memory)

What You Will Gain TCM PRACTITIONERS & ACUPUNCTURISTS

TCM STUDENTS & GRADUATES

TCM CLINIC OWNERS

OTHER HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS, WELLNESS, HOSPITAL

A New Frontier in Healing: Integrating Neuro-Acupuncture and Evidence-Based Rehab

Hello there!

I’m Dr. James C. Lu, and Id love to share my journey with you. For the past 28 years,

I’ve dedicated my career to mastering acupuncture and physical medicine, with a special focus on treating orthopedic injuries and helping stroke survivors recover faster and better.

I’ve been blessed with a unique understanding of the human body’s incredible capacity to heal. As someone licensed in both Acupuncture and Physical Therapy, I’m thrilled to offer you a comprehensive approach to healing.

My educational journey has been exciting – I hold a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and a Master’s of Science from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I’m also proud to be certified as an Orthopedic Specialist by the Board of Physical Therapy Specialty, with advanced training in Neurodevelopment treatment (NDT).

From 2006 to 2020, I had the incredible opportunity to study under two renowned masters: Dr. Shi, Xue-Min, creator of the stroke acupuncture technique Xing Nao Kai Qiao (XNKQ), and Dr. Zhu, Ming-Qing, known for “Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture.” Dr.

Zhu, in particular, opened my eyes to the wonders of scalp acupuncture and gave me the chance to work and teach alongside him globally since 2010.

Through successful collaboration, we were able to significantly expand our reach.

We tripled the number of patient visits and conducted over 20 professional seminars worldwide, including the United States, China, Malaysia, Australia, and multiple European countries.

Throughout my career, I’ve discovered something amazing – acupuncture can provide immediate pain relief and neurological improvements! When combined with physical medicine, the effects are even more profound, leading to maximum recovery potential in less time and with minimal discomfort.

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