Workshop Calendar

Community Acupuncture 101

with Michael Lium-Hall, March 18-19, 2023

Workshop Information

In 2007 when Michael first opened his clinic, it was the first community acupuncture clinic in Canada affiliated with POCA (Peoples Organization of Community Acupuncture), and the 18th such clinic in North America. Thirteen years later, there are now more than two hundred and fifty such clinics located throughout North America offering a combined total of nearly a million treatments a year. This clinic model offers tremendous value to the acupuncture profession as a whole and to our communities in terms of meeting valuable health care needs. This 2-day workshop will give you the opportunity to explore and understand the history and background 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. We will also examine the unique clinical aspects of this model in terms of patient care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Day One: Fundamentals and Systems
Day one will be a combination of lecture and Q&A that focuses on:

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

Day Two: Clinical Practice
Day two will be a combination of lecture, demonstration, and practice that will focus on:

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

Workshop Instructor

Michael has accumulated more than 20 years of study and practice 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 Oriental Medicine and Pacific Rim College. He also served on the board of the Community Acupuncture Network (now POCA), and currently serves as a Western Canada representative for POCA, providing education and support for people interested in establishing Community Acupuncture clinics in their communities.

Prerequisite

ACU113/114, CTCMA Registration

Workshop Dates

Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm

Workshop Format

In-person at Pacific Rim College campus in Victoria, BC.

Workshop Tuition

Regular – $325 (Early Bird – $300, until January 15)
Students* – $300 (Early Bird – $275, until January 15)
PRC Alumni – $310 (Early Bird – $285, until January 15)
*PRC diploma students will receive 1 ACU academic credit for this workshop.

Withdrawal Policy

For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing or in person 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 or in person 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 workshop withdrawals less than 14 days before the start of the workshop.

Workshop Dates

Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm

Workshop Format

In-person at Pacific Rim College campus in Victoria, BC.

Workshop Tuition

Regular – $310 (Early Bird – $290, until January 15)
Students* – $285 (Early Bird – $265, until January 15)
PRC Alumni – $300 (Early Bird – $280, until January 15)
*PRC diploma students will receive 1 ACU academic credit for this workshop.

Withdrawal Policy

Or fill out the below form to be added to the workshop waitlist or to complete registration on-campus.

In-Person Registration or Waitlist