This is a hands-on course in advanced orthopedics, designed as a deep-dive into the mechanics of the back, and functional problems commonly encountered in the clinic with a focus on herniated discs.

Goals and Objectives:

Understand typical patterns of pathology

Complete grasp of underlying anatomical structures

Major acupuncture point combinations

Introduce non-traditional needling locations

Create a comprehensive treatment plan using multiple modalities

Instructor Bio:

Dr. Frank Butler, DACM is an internationally renowned scholar, clinician, and educator of Chinese Medicine. He is an expert in Orthopedics/Trauma Medicine and is one of the only modern-day physicians who has been educated through a traditional apprenticeship – a disciple of Ken Ark Fung Gong, disciple of Ou Young De Fei. Dr. Butler regularly mentors others in the profession on complex and difficult to treat cases, as well as lecturing all over the world on Chinese Medicine on orthopedics, acupuncture, and herbal medicine.

NCCAOM PDA points: 7

Cancellation policy: 2 weeks prior, 50%; 1 week prior, 25%

Registration information: Call 212-945-7300 or Email classes@evolvehealthnyc.com