Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to familiarize practitioners with protocols for needling the face and neck safely in order to reduce trauma to the skin and underlying structures. Anatomy, point location contraindications and precautions are reviewed. This course will

* familiarize practitioners with protocols for needling the face and neck safely
* review Facial Anatomy
* introduce tools used for safely needling the face
* review contraindications and precautions

Course Objectives

• Familiarize practitioners potential concerns when needling the face and neck
• Review facial anatomy
• Review contraindications and precautions
• Introduce tools used for safely needling the face

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 minDiscuss areas of the face and neck which might be likely to bruise or bleed. Discuss how to prevent bruising and bleeding in the face and neck.

30 min - 1 hrsReview of facial muscles and nerves and their proximity to acupuncture points Review of neck muscles and nerves and their proximity to acupuncture points

1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscuss contraindications for facial neck and scalp acupuncture including high blood pressure migraines pregnancy etc. Discuss precautions such as using Arnica gel, and specific protocols to avoid damaging the skin muscles, and nerves.

1.5 hrs - 2 hrsFamiliarize students with tools used during facial acupuncture such as intradermal needles, tweezers, Q-tips, arnica gel, facial cups, GuaSha tools, derma rollers. Instruct students on the safe and proper protocols for using these tools