Acupuncture Training For Health Care Professionals
Neuromusculoskeletal acupuncture is a system of diagnosis and treatment. The diagnosis is based on determining the neuro-musculoskeletal structures involved. The treatment involves insertion of small solid needles into precise anatomical sites in the body to produce therapeutic effects. More and more research is being released supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture
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Click here to review research supporting the benefits of acupuncture treatment for patients
Program Highlights
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We are leading in acupuncture research
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Over 25 years of experience teaching acupuncture at McMaster University
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Highly qualified and internationally recognized instructors
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Impeccable safety record as acupuncture instructors
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Tuition supports acupuncture research
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Learn from and network with internationally recognized acupuncture experts such as Dr. Ken Trinh and Dr. Peter Dorsher who are both ranked in the top 0.2% of acupuncture research!​​
Our Programs
We offer flexible courses to provide you with the acupuncture training you need according to your state's requirements. We teach an evidence-based approach to dry-needling with a focus on musculoskeletal problems, especially in relation to Sports Medicine.
MD, PhD, FCFP, FRCP
Dr. Kien Trinh is a highly accomplished Sports Medicine Physician, Acupuncturist, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
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Internationally recognized for his work in acupuncture research, and medical education innovation
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Medical Director for Boxing Canada and team physician for many Olympics and Pan American Games
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Chair of the McMaster University Medical Acupuncture Program
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Research Chair for the Canadian Academy of Sport & Exercise Medicine.
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Clinical Professor at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University
MD, MSc, BSc
Dr. Peter Dorsher offers 30+ years of clinical experience in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with expertise in musculoskeletal medicine and non-interventional pain management.
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Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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Former Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida
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An expert in medical acupuncture and trigger point injections
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Published over 90 peer reviewed articles and book chapters
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Lectured nationally and internationally on acupuncture related topics including invited lectures at the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero and 2019 ICMART conference, as a featured speaker​
Our Mission
Our program aims to promote the integration of acupuncture into western and conventional medicine for pain relief. Our objective is to teach evidence-based findings to improve treatment outcomes for patients and continue to be involved in research of acupuncture therapy. Safety and efficacy will be at the forefront of our program to help improve the quality of life of our patients.