2023 Course calendar
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July 2023
Cupping & Gua Sha for Myofascial Pain
PRESENTED BY: Dr. Samantha Hodges, daom, lac, cmt
APPROVED 4 CEUS CA #1650 / NCCAOM #9191
in person session sports basement, presidio, san francisco- 10AM - 2:30pm, sunday JULY 16TH, 2023

Cupping & Gua Sha for Myofascial Pain with Dr. Samantha Hodges, DAOM, LAc
*In-Person Course Sunday July 16th, 2023 10am - 2:30pm Presidio Sports Basement, San Francisco*
Students will learn the tradition application of cupping and gua sha and how they are used today for myofascial pain. The course will cover techniques, tools, and safety for using cupping and gua sha in the clinic. The course will cover the most recent research on the biochemical reactions resulting from cupping and gua, highlighting the activation of the heme oxygenase-1 system. The course will go over the contraindications for the use of cupping and gua sha.
Space is LIMITED!
Early Bird Rate is $105 until 6/16/23 then $140 therafter!
Learning objectives:
-The traditional application of gua sha and cupping and the application of both for myofascial pain from a TCM perspective.
- Student will learn of the research on the biochemical reaction caused by cupping and gua sha that is believed to producing the pain reducing out of cupping and gua sha, focusing on particular the heme oxygenase-1 system.
-Students will learn various cupping techniques for use with various types of cups (glass, plastic, and silicon)
-Students will lean various applications for gua sha and the different tools that can be used.
-Students will learn how to safely protocols for the use of cups and gua sha and the contraindications.
The Integrative Healing Institute
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
*In-Person Course Sunday July 16th, 2023 10am - 2:30pm Presidio Sports Basement, San Francisco*
Students will learn the tradition application of cupping and gua sha and how they are used today for myofascial pain. The course will cover techniques, tools, and safety for using cupping and gua sha in the clinic. The course will cover the most recent research on the biochemical reactions resulting from cupping and gua, highlighting the activation of the heme oxygenase-1 system. The course will go over the contraindications for the use of cupping and gua sha.
Space is LIMITED!
Early Bird Rate is $105 until 6/16/23 then $140 therafter!
Learning objectives:
-The traditional application of gua sha and cupping and the application of both for myofascial pain from a TCM perspective.
- Student will learn of the research on the biochemical reaction caused by cupping and gua sha that is believed to producing the pain reducing out of cupping and gua sha, focusing on particular the heme oxygenase-1 system.
-Students will learn various cupping techniques for use with various types of cups (glass, plastic, and silicon)
-Students will lean various applications for gua sha and the different tools that can be used.
-Students will learn how to safely protocols for the use of cups and gua sha and the contraindications.
The Integrative Healing Institute
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
october 2023
introduction to the hypnopuncture method
PRESENTED BY: Sharleen lawrence, lac, cHt
APPROVED 7 CEUS CA #1650 / NCCAOM #9191
october 21 & 22 10am-2pm pdt live online

Introduction to the HypnoPuncture Method with Sharleen Lawrence, LAc, CHT
Online Saturday & Sunday October 21 & 22 10am-2pm PDT
Since practicing in the real world, have you needed different tools to help your patients reach their health goals? Do you struggle to get your patients to make the changes that will benefit them for the rest of their lives? Is it difficult for you to translate your knowledge of ancient Chinese medicine into a language that will make sense to your patients?
I want to help you with all of these things. I will share with you all of the practical tools that I’ve developed over the years to help hundreds of patients in my community. Imagine how many people you can impact when you learn how to rewire your patients for wellness success?
If this excites you, you’re in the right place.
Introduction to the HypnoPuncture Method Live Webinar October 21 & 22 10am -2pm PDT
Approved CA / NCCAOM 7 CEUs
Is it hard for you to travel right now?Running an acupuncture practice can be time-consuming, overwhelming, exhausting, and who really has the time to sit down and watch a bunch of videos at the end of the day? You’re an amazing practitioner, yet you know you can be better, and your patients can heal even deeper. You just don’t have the bandwidth to add one more self-paced CEU course to your plate, let alone years of extra study and practice to add a new treatment protocol to your clinic.
Look no further…The virtual workshop wraps up over 4 years of education, mistakes, and lessons into one, short weekend.
Start using HypnoPuncture with your patients the very next day!
This method is designed to simplify your treatments so you can help more people, earn more money, work fewer hours (if you choose) and have more energy for the things that matter most to you.
If you’re looking for a sign, this is it!You landed on this page for a reason. If you’re like me, you found yourself in practice needing better tools to help your patients with compliance, mental health support, and just being better at life.
This simple tool will help you do all of that and MORE!
If you’re an acupuncturist with 3 treatment rooms or fewer, then this technique will flow seamlessly into your office so you can help your patients in even better ways. I will guide you on how to add HypnoPuncture to your treatments and we can transform the health of our planet together.
WHAT LIFE LOOKS LIKE RIGHT NOW:
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
Online Saturday & Sunday October 21 & 22 10am-2pm PDT
Since practicing in the real world, have you needed different tools to help your patients reach their health goals? Do you struggle to get your patients to make the changes that will benefit them for the rest of their lives? Is it difficult for you to translate your knowledge of ancient Chinese medicine into a language that will make sense to your patients?
I want to help you with all of these things. I will share with you all of the practical tools that I’ve developed over the years to help hundreds of patients in my community. Imagine how many people you can impact when you learn how to rewire your patients for wellness success?
If this excites you, you’re in the right place.
Introduction to the HypnoPuncture Method Live Webinar October 21 & 22 10am -2pm PDT
Approved CA / NCCAOM 7 CEUs
Is it hard for you to travel right now?Running an acupuncture practice can be time-consuming, overwhelming, exhausting, and who really has the time to sit down and watch a bunch of videos at the end of the day? You’re an amazing practitioner, yet you know you can be better, and your patients can heal even deeper. You just don’t have the bandwidth to add one more self-paced CEU course to your plate, let alone years of extra study and practice to add a new treatment protocol to your clinic.
Look no further…The virtual workshop wraps up over 4 years of education, mistakes, and lessons into one, short weekend.
Start using HypnoPuncture with your patients the very next day!
This method is designed to simplify your treatments so you can help more people, earn more money, work fewer hours (if you choose) and have more energy for the things that matter most to you.
If you’re looking for a sign, this is it!You landed on this page for a reason. If you’re like me, you found yourself in practice needing better tools to help your patients with compliance, mental health support, and just being better at life.
This simple tool will help you do all of that and MORE!
If you’re an acupuncturist with 3 treatment rooms or fewer, then this technique will flow seamlessly into your office so you can help your patients in even better ways. I will guide you on how to add HypnoPuncture to your treatments and we can transform the health of our planet together.
WHAT LIFE LOOKS LIKE RIGHT NOW:
- Some patients get better, some give up before your treatments can work
- You’re ready to shake things up a bit in your office
- You can use more revenue
- You’re wondering how to make a bigger impact with your limited time
- Explain what the HypnoPuncture Method is and how it is useful for your patients
- Put someone else into hypnosis
- Put yourself into hypnosis
- Deepen the hypnotic state
- Use Anchor Imagery to provide your patients with a tool for achieving their wellness goals
- Use Guided Imagery to allow your patients to achieve their wellness goals
- Learn the basics of assessing each patient’s unique learning style to more clearly communicate with them
- Learn one way to add this technique to your treatment room flow
Refund Policy: Full refund given if requested 7 days prior to course start. Partial refund (75%) given if requested within 7 days of course start. No refunds offered on or after course begins.
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