Advanced Myofascial Acupuncture Techniques
with Rory Knapp-Fisher, February 4-5, 2023
Workshop Information
When we think of ‘myofascial’ or ‘orthopedic’ acupuncture, the tendency is to think of motor points and trigger points, and needling ashi points to get pain relief. While this is a vital skill to have in the treatment of myofascial dysfunction, it’s far from the whole picture. The truth is that any acupuncture point can be considered an ‘ortho point’ if it is being used correctly. How do we use them correctly? By considering and affecting the myofascial anatomy of the point.
In this workshop, we will go through a number of different needling techniques (some familiar and some new) and learn to sense how we are affecting myofascial structures. We will look deeper into some commonly used points and combinations and apply these myofascial techniques to make for more reliably effective treatments. Lastly, perhaps most importantly, we will use these techniques and point combos to cultivate a greater felt-sense of feedback in our needling and become more adept needlers for any type of treatment.
Workshop Instructor
Rory Knapp-Fisher has been studying and practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine professionally since 2014. He has been a faculty member at Pacific Rim College since 2016 and has taught extensively on Chinese medicine practice in general and acupuncture and tui na for myofascial dysfunction specifically. In his professional practice, Rory focuses on myofascial dysfunction and movement rehabilitation using acupuncture, bodywork, and movement therapy. He also runs Integrative Myofascial Acupuncture – an online resource for continuing education.
Outside of his medical practice, Rory has been actively training in martial arts for over 20 years. For the last 12 years, he has been a lineage disciple of Yang Yusen in the Guang Hua Zhe Zong Tong Yi Pai lineage of Gao Baguazhang.
Prerequisite
CTCMA registration, ACU113/114 or equivalent
