04/14/2026
This workshop will introduce a comprehensive and practical clinical model for utilizing acupuncture’s extraordinary vessels in the treatment of patients with chronic pain. All aspects of the chronic pain experience will be explored with an emphasis on the unique capacity for the extraordinary vessels to treat not only the experience of pain but also the cognitive, imaginative, embodied emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual aspects of living with chronic pain. Treatment modalities, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping, will be presented with an eye toward immediate integration into the clinical practice. The workshop will provide a contextual map for understanding and diagnosing chronic pain and introduce a step-by-step protocol for treatment.
Workshop to Include:
- Overview of the science of chronic pain.
- The invaluable role of the extraordinary vessels in working with chronic pain patients.
- A holistic, contextual model for understanding, diagnosing and treating chronic pain with the extraordinary vessels.
- Review of Chinese herbs for chronic pain, from classical formulas to Extraordinary Vessel applications
- Specific clinical protocols utilizing acupuncture, moxibustion, mechanical acupressure rolling, and topical herbal applications.
- A novel, patient-centered approach for working with people living with chronic pain.
- Clinical tips and case studies from Dan’s forty-plus years of working with chronic pain patients.
- Support materials including 100+ Page Slide Show, 30 Page Treatment Protocol Guide & ongoing access to demonstration videos.
CEUs
Seven CEUs provided for Florida Acupuncturists
Details
-Instructors: Daniel Atchison-Nevel & Crystal Cacolici
-Date: May 17th 2026
-Time: 10AM-6PM
-Location: Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, 100 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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