Pain is one of the most common health concerns worldwide, affecting millions of people daily
and significantly impacting quality of life. Across North America, chronic pain conditions are
among the leading causes of disability, and in response to the opioid crisis, healthcare
systems—especially in the United States and Canada—are increasingly turning toward non-
pharmacological approaches.
Acupuncture has emerged as one of the most effective and evidence-supported therapies for
pain management. As practitioners, we see its potential every day. However, many
acupuncturists face a common challenge:
Knowing that acupuncture works—but not always having clear, structured protocols to
consistently achieve strong clinical results.
This is where this course makes the difference.
 
Course Vision
This intensive 2-day workshop is designed to elevate your clinical practice by providing clear,
practical, and highly effective protocols for treating pain conditions using:
● Acupuncture
● Orthopedic Tuina
● Moxibustion
● Foundational Chinese herbal strategies
 
The focus is simple:
Consistency, confidence, and clinical results.
You will not learn overly complex or impractical techniques. Instead, you will master efficient,
repeatable systems that you can immediately apply in your clinic to improve patient
outcomes—especially in challenging or chronic cases.
 
About the Instructor – Dr. Henry
Dr. Henry is an internationally trained practitioner specializing in orthopedic acupuncture and
pain management.
● Trained at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
● Completed Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine
● Specialized in Orthopedic Medicine during postgraduate training
● Over 6 years of clinical experience in orthopedic departments in China
● Directly trained in the JingGu School of Orthopedic Tuina, one of the most respected
systems for musculoskeletal pain in China
Currently:
● International speaker across Canada
● Assistant Professor in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at a medical
university in Hanoi, Vietnam
● Clinical director of a high-volume practice, treating 400 patients per month, with a
strong focus on acute and chronic pain
His approach bridges classical Chinese medicine with modern orthopedic understanding, delivering real-world clinical effectiveness.
 
What Makes This Course Different
● Focus on real clinical protocols, not theory alone
● Learn techniques directly derived from hospital-based training in China
● Integration of acupuncture + Tuina + moxibustion + herbal thinking
● Designed for practitioners who want reliable results (aiming for ~90% effectiveness
in common conditions)
● Practical, hands-on training with immediate application
This is not a beginner course—it is a practice-transforming experience.
 
Course Content
This workshop focuses on the most common and clinically relevant pain conditions
encountered in practice:
1. Head & Neck Disorders
● Headaches (tension, migraine patterns)
● Cervical pain syndromes
● Disc herniation & radiculopathy
● “Text neck” and postural syndromes
● Circulatory-related neck tension
2. Upper Limb Conditions
● Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
● Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
● Shoulder and arm pain syndromes
3. Spine & Lower Back
● Lumbago
● Sciatica
● Lumbar disc disorders
● Chronic lower back pain
4. Lower Limb Conditions
● Knee pain and dysfunction
● Knee effusion (fluid accumulation)
● Arthritis-related knee pain
● Ankle sprains (acute care protocols)
● Plantar fasciitis
5. Systemic & Chronic Pain
● Fibromyalgia
● Chronic pain syndromes
● Bi syndrome (arthritis from a TCM perspective)
What You Will Learn
For each condition, you will master:
● Clear diagnostic approach (TCM + basic orthopedic assessment)
● Key physical tests used in clinic
● Structured acupuncture protocols
● Essential Tuina techniques for each condition
● Use of moxibustion when appropriate
● Introduction to core herbal formulas that support treatment
 
Course Structure
Day 1 – Foundations & Upper Body
● Clinical approach to pain management
● Diagnostic clarity: how to assess pain effectively
● Headaches and cervical disorders
● Shoulder conditions & frozen shoulder
● Tennis elbow and upper limb pain
● Introduction to orthopedic Tuina techniques
● Hands-on practice (paired work)
Day 2 – Spine, Lower Body & Integration
● Lumbar pain & sciatica protocols
● Knee disorders & effusion management
● Ankle injuries & acute inflammation
● Plantar fasciitis
● Fibromyalgia & chronic pain strategies
● Integration: acupuncture + Tuina + moxa + herbal thinking
● Advanced clinical combinations
● Hands-on clinical application