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Education
2023 Courses and Lectures with Dr. Jenny Nieters, L.Ac. DACM
Mar 16, Dry Needling, Acupuncture and Athletic Performance, CSOMA One Root, Many Branches Conference & Expo- Mar 31 Simple Acupuncture Treatment for Ankle Pain and Instability, Great River Symposium
- Apr 2, Lumbopelvic Stability: The Core Muscles (am) and TheLow Back and Hip (pm) Pacific Sports and Orthopedic Acupuncture Symposium
- May 3 Simple Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain & Lumbopelvic Stability, Booking for course in Tigard, OR
- May 4 Sports Acupuncture: Anatomy, Assessment & Acupuncture Treatment of the Core Muscles, Booking for course in Tigard, OR
- May 12-14 Oakland, California, Low Back and Hip, Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program
- July 7-8 AIMC Day 1: Clinical Grand Rounds / Day 2: Five Anatomically Significant Points
- Jul 15 Alameda, California, Sports Acupuncture: Hip Flexors Muscles
- Jul 16 Alameda, California, Sports Acupuncture: Ankle Pain, Mobility & Instability
- Sep 8-10 Oakland, California, Lower Extremity: Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program
- Sep 22-24 Netherlands, 1st European Orthopaedic and Sports Acupuncture Congress Presenting on LumboPelvic Stability and Athletic Performance
Class: Simple Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain and Lumbopelvic Stability
Presented by Alameda Acupuncture Corporation
NCCAOM Provider ID 9291 PDA Pending
CAB CE ID 1748 CEU Pending
Registration open to Licensed Acupuncturists
- Date: November 19, 2022
- Time: 8:30am to 4:30 pm (1 hour lunch break)
- Location: Alameda, CA
- Cost: $525
- Instructor Dr. Jenny Nieters, L.Ac. DACM
Course Overview:
Low back pain is a common complaint in the modern acupuncture clinical practice. Learn a straightforward treatment which can help address this common complaint. Learn palpation and acupuncture point location, needle angle and depth of the quadratus lumborum muscle, the sacroiliac joint, the gluteus medius muscle and two intrinsic core muscles, the transversus abdominus and the internal abdominal oblique. This simple acupuncture approach which can be used to support a wide range of patients from high level professional athletes to a geriatric patient population.
Goals and Objectives:
1. Learn the anatomical significance of muscles and joints which contribute to lumbopelvic stability.
2. Learn orthopedic assessment and identify dysfunctions which can contribute to low back pain.
3. Learn palpation and acupuncture point location, needle angle and depth of the quadratus lumborum muscle, the sacroiliac joint, the gluteus medius muscle and two intrinsic core muscles, the transversus abdominus and the internal abdominal oblique.
4. Learn how to use electrical stimulation effectively.
REQUIREMENTS:
All attendees are required to be licensed to practice acupuncture in their respective practice state or country and provide proof of malpractice coverage at the time of the course. Sorry, no exceptions.
Because this course is skills training based there are LIMITED spaces available!
CEU/PDA:
7 PDA Pending: NCCAOM PDA Provider Number 9121
7 CEU Pending: CA CEU: Category 1, California Acupuncture Board, Provider Number 1748
This course is CA CEU and NCCAOM PDA PENDING , so you will need to indicate if you need one or the other or both at the time of your registration and provide your legal name for your CEU certificate and License Number.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Please be aware, no refunds or CEUs will be issued if you do not show up, are late, or leave early from the program.
Class: Sports Acupuncture: Anatomy, Assessment, Acupuncture Treatment of the Adductors and Hip Flexors, Instructor Jenny Nieters
Presented by Alameda Acupuncture Corporation (NCCAOM Provider ID 9291 PDA Pending / CAB CE ID 1748 CEU Pending)
Registration open to Licensed Acupuncturists
- Date: July 24, 2022
- Time: 9am to 4pm (1 hour lunch break)
- Location: Alameda, CA
- Cost: $450
Course Overview:
Regional anatomy review, orthopedic assessment and acupuncture treatment of the adductors and hip flexor muscles.
Treatment of the adductors and hip flexor muscles can be an important component athletic performance.
In this class students will learn the relevant anatomical structures, common injuries, assessment techniques, including orthopedic testing, resisted range of motion, active range of motion, passive range of motion and palpation.
This course includes practice of the assessment and acupuncture techniques, using anatomically significant points including traditional points, trigger points and motor points.
Class: Sports Acupuncture: Anatomy, Assessment, Acupuncture Treatment of Core Muscles, Instructor Jenny Nieters
July 23, 2022
Presented by Alameda Acupuncture Corp (NCCAOM Provider ID 9291 PDA 6 / CAB CE ID 1748 CEU 6 )
Registration open to Licensed Acupuncturists
- Date: July 23, 2022
- Time: 9am to 4pm (1 hour lunch break)
- Location: Alameda, CA
- Cost: $450
Course Overview:
Regional anatomy review, orthopedic assessment and acupuncture treatment of the core muscles.
The core muscles can be important for stabilization of the spine and pelvis, which can contribute to
health and improved capacity for movement.
In this class students will learn the relevant anatomical structures, common injuries, assessment techniques, including orthopedic testing for resisted range of motion, active range of motion and palpation.
This course includes practice of the assessment and acupuncture techniques, using anatomically significant points including traditional points, trigger points and motor points.
Grand Opening Education Center
Come Celebrate With us!
Our Grand Opening Celebration for our new Education Center
Saturday, November 2nd from 12pm-4pm at our offices at 2258 Santa Clara, Alameda, CA
| We have a spectacular line-up of activities | |
| Meet the Doctors | Rapid Release Massage |
| Hourly Office Tours | Giveaways |
| Food and Drink | Raffle |
| Detox Boxes | ♦ | Gift Baskets | ♦ | Wine & Spirits |
And of course, a chance to win
Tickets to the 49ers
as we celebrate our very own
Dr. Jenny Nieters, LAc, DACM as official team acupuncturist