International Lectures
International Lectures

Continuing education

This 2-day intensive course offers a comprehensive and highly practical introduction to Jiao Style Scalp Acupuncture, a modern system integrating classical Chinese needling methods with contemporary neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuroscience. Participants will learn how to precisely locate and needle scalp functional zones based on the somatotopic organisation of the cerebral cortex, and how to apply immediate, clinically effective stimulation techniques for neurological rehabilitation and neuro-pain disorders.

Jiao style scalp acupuncture is widely used in hospitals and rehabilitation centres across China and internationally. It has demonstrated exceptional clinical results in both acute and chronic neurological conditions, frequently producing rapid improvements in motor, sensory, speech and balance function — often within minutes of needle insertion.

Designed with an emphasis on hands-on training, this course ensures that participants will be needling and practising from the first morning, under close supervision, and will leave confident in applying the technique in their own clinical setting.

What makes this course unique

Clear and systematic teaching that bridges Western neurophysiology and Chinese scalp acupuncture, making clinical reasoning easier and more precise.
Highly practical approach with supervised hands-on practice in small groups.
Focused learning: specific protocols for stroke rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, ataxia, neuropathies, post-traumatic brain injury, balance disorders, aphasia, vertigo, neuro-pain, and more.
Based on real cases and long-term clinical experience, not only theoretical teaching.
Immediate clinical application — return to your clinic on Monday ready to use it.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

Licensed acupuncturists and TCM practitioners
Medical doctors, physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists with acupuncture training
Practitioners seeking advanced tools for neurological patients
Clinicians looking for more effective approaches to complex central nervous system problems

Basic acupuncture needle handling is required.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

Accurately locate and needle the principal Jiao scalp areas (motor, sensory, balance, speech, vision, etc.)
Understand the neurophysiological mechanisms behind scalp acupuncture responses
Apply stimulation techniques and electro-acupuncture for enhanced results
Build treatment strategies and protocols for neurological and neuro-pain cases
Confidently integrate scalp acupuncture into clinical practice

Course Format

2 full days, 09:00–18:00
Theory + demonstrations + supervised hands-on practice
Case studies + clinical discussion
Course manual and certificate included
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Starts
Saturday, 13 February 2027 at 09:00
Ends
Sunday, 14 February 2027 at 18:00
Course language
EnglishEnglish
Time schedule
13 February 2027 | 09:00—18:00
14 February 2027 | 09:00—18:00
Target audience

Acupuncturists, student acupuncture

Accreditation

Will be applied at NVA, NWP, Zhong, BAF and Acupunctuur Vlaanderen.

A member of the VNT can apply for an individual accreditation in the member section online.

Prior knowledge

Basic TCM.

Background