Head, Neck, Thorax — Anatomy Lab for Acupuncturists
INSTRUTOR:
- Jamie Bender
DATE & CREDIT HOURS:
- 7.5 CEUs (Didactic) (7.5 CAB Cat1 CEU PENDING)
07/11/2025, Friday
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.
INSTRUCTOR DESCRIPTION:
Dr. Jamie earned her doctorate in Orthopedic Acupuncture and Classical Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. Her journey to discovering her life’s purpose led to a deep fascination with the human body.
With over 20 years of experience, she has studied neuromuscular therapy, yoga therapy, nutritional therapy, herbal therapy, corrective exercise, acupuncture, and Chinese medicine. She completed 650 hours of massage therapy training at the Crestone Healing Arts Center in 2000, followed by yoga teacher training at The Mount Madonna Institute and herbal studies at The Northwest School of Botanical Studies.
A traumatic knee injury sparked her passion for orthopedics and injury rehabilitation, leading her to explore neuromuscular reprogramming and exercise rehab. After a decade in injury rehab, she returned to school to further her studies, ultimately earning her acupuncture licensure and doctorate. Her lifelong curiosity about the body keeps her dedicated to helping others heal.