Community Acupuncture 101 - Pacific Rim College

Workshop Information

The community acupuncture model offers tremendous value to both the acupuncture profession, and our communities, by providing valuable health care services that are easily accessible. In this two-day workshop we will explore; the history and foundational principles of community acupuncture, why it’s such an effective service delivery model, and how to go about working within, or starting your own community acupuncture clinic. Exploring how community acupuncture operates as a unique service delivery model, we will examine the history, philosophy and fundamentals of this practice in order to gain a greater appreciation for its role within the larger practice of acupuncture. We will also examine and review the practical aspects of community acupuncture clinical practice, and gain skills in patient care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Day One: Fundamentals and Systems

History and Philosophy of Community Acupuncture
CA Business Plans and Marketing
Basic systems of Community Acupuncture (accessible, affordable, effective)
Client centered acupuncture

Day Two: Clinical Practice

Effective and efficient intake
Review of Channel Based Acupuncture
Holding space, safety, patience confidentiality
Developing effective treatment strategies

*PRC diploma students will receive 1 ACU academic credit for this workshop.

Workshop Instructor

Michael has accumulated thirty years of practice and study in the fields of; Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga Therapy, and Addictions, all of which inform his practice. He studied Acupuncture in San Francisco and Victoria and has been licensed to practice in B.C. since 2004. Michael has served on the faculty of both the Canadian College of Acupuncture, and the Pacific Rim College. He also served on the board of the Community Acupuncture Network (now POCA). In 2007 Michael opened his community clinic, the first community acupuncture clinic in Canada affiliated with POCA (Peoples Organization of Community Acupuncture), and the 18th such clinic in North America. 19 years later, there are now hundreds of community clinics operating throughout North America.

Workshop Prerequisites

Active CCHPBC student or practitioner registration

Workshop Dates

Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16, 2025, 9:00am-5:30pm

Workshop Format

On Campus

Workshop Tuition

Regular – $325 (Early Bird – $300, until September 2)
Students – $300 (Early Bird – $275, until September 2)
PRC Alumni – $310 (Early Bird – $285, until September 2)

Withdrawal Policy

For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing 30 days or more before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a full tuition refund less a $40 non-refundable registration fee. For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing more than 14 days but less than 30 days before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a 50% tuition refund. Without exception, no refunds will be given for withdrawals less than 14 days before the start of the workshop.