4.5 PDAs - Anatomy and Physiology will cover bony structure, neuroanatomy, blood vessels, muscles, lymphatics and hormones related to pelvic health. This course is the foundational course for any acupuncturist who wants to use acupuncture and deep (dry) needling for pelvic health conditions. Course Link

3.5 PDAs - In this course, we’ll discuss the Western Medicine definitions of Pelvic Pathologies such as urinary dysfunctions, bowel dysfunctions, pain and prolapses for both men and women. We’ll deepen the discussion to bring in the TCM diagnoses that are most commonly seen with these pelvic pathologies and how clients might present. Course Link

3.5 PDAs - So much of what we do as acupuncturists, goes beyond the symptoms. In this Spirit of the Points class, we will discuss the Spirits of the Points of the lower abdomen, low back, sacrum, hips and gluteals. These points have significant emotional and spiritual connection to the pelvis and very often resonate with what are pelvic health clients are feeling. Course Link

6.0 PDAs - This course is all about creating and carrying out treatment plans based on needling techniques, blocks to treatment, muscles + sinews, TCM pathology diagnosis, 5 elements, spirit of the points, pelvic floor function, and concomitant conditions. We’ll talk about treatment planning, integration of needling techniques including dry needling of the pelvic floor and concomitant tissues, therapeutic techniques and electroacupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping. Course Link

3.0 PDAs - We'll review the Energetics of Food, discuss General Chinese Nutrition Tips and Elemental Nutrition Tips based on season and constitution. We'll detail specific Chinese Nutrition based on common TCM patterns that we observe coupled with Pelvic dysfunctions. We'll also go over some recipe concepts based on pattern that you can share with your pelvic health clients. Course Link

2.0 PDAs - Complementary Techniques is part of the Pelvic Care for Acupuncturists series. This is class discusses a variety of techniques that go beyond the needle and what we can do on the table. An investment in one’s pelvic care at home increases the success rates. This class covers client education and client home programs including breathing exercises, strengthening techniques, acupressure, self massage, hygiene, healthy sex habits, tools for home use and pelvic fumigation techniques. Course Link

2.0 PDAs - Ethics in pelvic care are super important. We define ethics, review the NCCAOM code of ethics and discuss Rights, Privacy, Dignity; Professionalism; and Scope of Practice. We'll review the 4 Principles of Biomedical Ethics, 5 levels of consent, ethical considerations of a practitioner / employee such as multiple clients, time, wait lists and skill sets, and special populations. Course Link

2.5 PDAs - This course will illuminate the Unique Nature and Anatomy of the Pelvis and address Safety Challenges in Treating the Pelvic Floor. We'll discuss Contraindications for Deep (Dry) Needling and Precautions for Deep (Dry) Needling and cover the Potential Side Effects and Adverse Effects. We'll discuss the appropriate Initial Evaluation tools to utilize to assure safety. Course Link