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Cosmetic Acupuncture 2 Day CPD Course
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This 2-day seminar is very practically orientated with lots of hands-on training. The basis of TCM anti-ageing treatments is explained both in scientific and traditional terms. Groups are small and there will be 2 lecturers present during your training at all times.
After the course, we will invite you to join our free-of-charge Cosmetic Acupuncture Network which will enable you to stay in touch, ask questions and share research on the members' forum. We will post regular CPD events and workshops and, ultimately, the Network will become a platform for a self-regulatory group with a view to future Government regulations.
Course Structure: The course consists of one morning of lectures on the scientific basis of cosmetic acupuncture and the latest research and the TCM principles of anti-ageing treatments, followed by a full demonstration of cosmetic facial acupuncture. The second day is dedicated to practical training during which participants are required to practice on each other. Please make sure that you are happy for other practitioners to practice on you when enrolling in this course!
(For details see: Course Outline below)
The knowledge gained will allow participants to treat the following cosmetic conditions confidently and effectively:
Lines and Wrinkles, Enlarged Pores, Acne Scarring, Discoloration, Dull Complexion, Dryness, Sagging and Loss of Muscle Tone, Puffy Eyes, Sagging Neck, Acne and other dermatological problems.
The course is based on two day sessions, with a strong emphasis on practical training. The theoretical lesson gives an overview of the following:
The Mechanisms of Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture: A PowerPoint presentation on recent research in the field of molecular biology and electro-physiology and a view on cosmetic acupuncture in science. The presentation aims to demonstrate who acupuncture works on a cellular level and hence by which mechanism it appears to slow down and reverse the effects of ageing.
The Mechanisms of Ageing: Comprehensive lecture notes and email downloads will be provided on the following: Endocrine System Ageing, Immune System Ageing, Conjunctive Tissue and Skin Ageing, Cellular Ageing, Macromolecular Ageing, Histology of Ageing and Inflammation.
Mechanisms of Ageing in Chinese Medicine: Changes in the Endocrine System, Organs and Body Fluids, Heat and Dryness and other factors.
Environmental Damage: Importance of Lifestyle, Diet, etc.
The practical training: This consists of a full demonstration of the treatment, followed by the participants practicing on each other and/or models if required. All materials are provided.
Treatment discussion: Body Acupuncture (Theory and Practice), Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture (Theory and Practice), Preventing Premature Ageing - Lifestyle, Diet, Supplements, etc.
Certification: Participants are awarded a Certificate of Cosmetic Acupuncture and are eligible for membership as Cosmetic Acupuncture Practitioner Member of the Acupuncture Society and are therefore entitled to use the initials MAcSCA.
(Annual membership to the Acupuncture Society is 50 pounds.) Participants will also be invited to join our Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture Network.
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- Day 1: Morning –Registration, Lectures/Discussion, Lunch break, Afternoon: Demonstration, Questions
- Day 2: All-day training with lunch break, Time for Questions/Discussion
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Fully qualified acupuncturists and doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, and other medical professional licensed to practice acupuncture.
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The cost of the course is 290.00 pounds.
Cost includes:
- 2 day course
- copies of the theoretical lecture notes
- needles and all practice materials
- course and membership certificates
(Please note that course fees are non-refundable)
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Kirsten Dhar MAcS MPCHM
Senior Lecturer
Research and Development
Natural Sciences
Kirsten Dhar, a member of the Academic Board of the Acupuncture Society, heads the department of Research and Development at the College of Chinese Medicine London and lectures ‘Anatomy & Physiology’, ‘Clinical Research for Practitioners’ and ‘Cosmetic Acupuncture & Anti-Ageing Treatments’, ‘Acupuncture in Science’ as well as various CPD courses and seminars. She had extensive training in various styles of facial acupuncture and developed her own system combining the most effective and comprehensive treatment methods.
After years as a Research Analyst for Pharmaceutical Companies with Goldman Sachs and Nomura and as senior executive at Mitsubishi Banking, Kirsten began studies in Biomedical Sciences, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Pharmacology at the College of Chinese Medicine.
Kirsten is on the on the training list of NoCLoR, the North London Research Consortium (Department of Health) and an associate member of the Royal Society of Medicine in the sections ‘Clinical Neurosciences’ and ‘Pharmaceutical Medicine and Research’.
Kirsten’s background is in Natural Sciences and TCM. Having spent time studying cellular signal transduction with an aim of conducting research into herbal substances and acupuncture in the treatment of cancer and HIV, she has taken up further studies in Forensic Science and Molecular Cell Biology.
Kirsten is the founder of PACA, Practitioners against Cruelty to Animals, which is an interest group of practitioners, lecturers and other professionals raising awareness of the suffering of animals in food industry, research, fur trade and other industries world-wide. Proceeds from any lectures and clinical work go directly to various animal charities including PETA, RSPCA and Animal Aid.
For enquiries about courses and PACA please email Kirsten on:
kdhar.ccmlondon@hotmail.co.uk or call on: 07876 574464
Amanda Shayle MAcS MPCHM
Amanda is a Practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She is joint head of research and development as well as a senior lecturer for the College of Chinese Medicine, London. She is also Vice Chairman of The Acupuncture Society, a professional society of TCM practitioners, representing members on The Acupuncture Stakeholder Group (ASG) previously working towards statutory regulation under the Health Professions Council, and The Microsystems Acupuncture Regulatory Working Group (MARWG), currently working towards voluntary self regulation under the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
As a Clinician in private practice she has a special interest in women’s health, with particular interest in cosmetic acupuncture, infertility and cancer prevention. She is a Member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network and London Acupuncture Childbirth Team - ACT London. She lectures in Cosmetic Acupuncture and runs a private on-line forum, The Acuregen Cosmetic Acupuncture Network, working towards continued development and safe practice as well as research projects.
Amanda is committed to promoting the integration of acupuncture into the NHS and developing scientific CAM research methods. Her collaboration with award-winning Getwell UK and departments within the NHS Research Consortium resulted in a successful and groundbreaking conference in October 2007 exploring the complexity of evidence base research, commissioning of CAM services and the possibility of integrated clinical studies. In June 2008 she represented acupuncture in a debate at the UK National Smoking Cessation conference.
Amanda’s background is in Natural Sciences and she is currently undertaking further scientific studies in order that she will be able to make an up to the minute scientific contribution to the researched evidence base projects that she hopes to soon be instrumental in developing and being involved in.
Application FormReturn to Top ↑
Please submit this form and the course tutor will respond to your email to inform you of whether you have been accepted. If you have any queries about this course please contact Kirsten Dhar on 07876 574464 or email: kdhar.ccmlondon@hotmail.co.uk
Acupuncture Society membershipReturn to Top ↑
Successful graduates from this course can apply for membership of the Acupuncture Society are entitled to use the abbreviations MAcSCA after their names the society can also arrange professional indemnity insurance at a very competitive members preferential rate
all members must be insured and log 15 hours of CPD per year (8 hours courses/seminars/workshops and 7 hours home study/research)
Acupuncture Society Application Formif they join the Society and adhere to its code of ethics rules and regulations and supply copies of their insurance.
Acupuncture Society members are exempted from Local Authority Licensing in many areas including Greater London please check with your local authority.
The annual membership to the Acupuncture Society is £50