Orthopedic Acupuncture: Hands-On Practice I
INSTRUTOR:
- Anthony Von der Muhll
DATE & CREDIT HOURS:
- 7.5 CEUs (Didactic) (7.5 CAB Cat1 CEU PENDING)
07/14/2025, Monday
FORMAT:
In-person
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
- This course will emphasize a clinical approach to diagnosis that will steer the students towards specific treatments for soft tissue issues involving syndromes of the spine, neck, shoulders, and upper back. The methods involved will include orthopedic, neurological, and manual muscle testing of the relevant joints and muscles, always with the goal of ruling out red flag conditions that require prompt referral, and then diagnosing precisely. Treatments will include an integration of acupuncture, myofascial techniques, cupping, and guasha. There will be a significant hands-on component to help students develop both clarity and skill with the techniques being covered.
PRE-REQUISITE(S):
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Orthopedic Acupuncture: Head, Neck and Thorax
INSTRUCTOR DESCRIPTION:
Anthony Von der Muhll is the founder of AOM Professional, and has taught Certification in Acupuncture Orthopedics since 2015, and served as a clinical supervisor at the Masters level since 2005 and the Doctorate level since 2017. He has also taught acupuncture orthopedics and pain management in doctorate programs of the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (Oakland CA), the American College of TCM (San Francisco, CA), the Five Branches University of TCM (Santa Cruz, CA), and the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (Fairfax, VA).
He has been a featured instructor in acupuncture orthopedics at conferences of the Sports Acupuncture Alliance, the PSOAS Symposium, and State acupuncture associations of California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Anthony Von der Muhll is one of the only acupuncturists in the US with extensive experience serving as an expert witness for the California Acupuncture Board and in civil malpractice litigation. He emphasizes the highest standards of safety, ethics and sustainability in his classes.