INTRODUCTION OF SCALP ACUPUNCTURE IN THE TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Introduction of Dr James Lu and his training in Neuro-Acupuncture and integrative rehabilitations medicine
  
• What is stroke in both Western medicine & Chinese medicine?
  
• What are the main symptoms of stroke patients presented in Acupuncture & Physiotherapy clinics?
  
• How does Neuro-Acupuncture work? What is involved in Neuro-Acupuncture? 
  
• What elements are involved in your treatment plan with stroke patients to optimize the outcome?
  
• What are the latest researches for stroke management and how can we apply those to our practice? 
  
• How to deal with the mindset of a stroke patient?
  
• Case studies (written or videos)
  
• Live Q&A
  

WHO IS DR JAMES LU?

• A licensed Acupuncturist and Physiotherapist
  
• 23 years of clinical experience working closely with stroke and various neurological patients.
  
• Pioneered the first acupuncture program at the Hospitals Corporation of America (HCA), one of the nation’s largest healthcare services (total of 184 hospitals) in the United States.
  
• Pioneered acupuncture programs for pre- and post-operative ICU in-patient care for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
  
• Recently completed a 21-month research project on “Scalp Acupuncture in the stroke program” conducted by San Jose State University at Good Samaritan Hospital. 
  
• Director of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private clinics
  
• Holds a doctorate in Physiotherapy
  
• Direct disciple of Dr Ming Qing Zhu (founder of Zhu Scalp Acupuncture)
  
• Founder of Neuro-Acupuncture and Integrative Rehabilitation
  

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr James Lu

Director @Neuro-Acupuncture and Integrative Rehabilitation

Dr James Lu is a licensed Acupuncturist and Physiotherapist and has been in the medical profession for over 20 years. He specialises in neurological and orthopedic conditions and combines his unique background of Western medicine and Acupuncture in his treatments. Through his study and experience, Dr Lu found that combining acupuncture with rehabilitation enabled maximum potentials for patients’ recovery, with a minimum of pain. He has, ever since, dedicated his career to this integrative treatment approach. Dr Lu has bridged the gap between Acupuncture and Physiotherapy and brings this combined approach to many different clinical settings such as rehabilitation centres, hospitals and private practices. It is this extensive knowledge in both Acupuncture and Physiotherapy that makes Dr Lu a highly sought after lecturer for Acupuncturists. He has taught numerous seminars all over the world ranging from Acupuncture Orthopedics, Psychiatric Disorders and Stroke and Spinal Cord Disorders. 

HOST

Dr Scott Ling

Director @SustainHealth Academy

Dr Ling is the clinical director at Sustain Health. Over the past 10 years, he has developed the practice to be one of the most reputable Chinese Medicine clinics in the country. In the past 15 years of clinical practice, Dr Ling has lost no time in expanding and deepening his knowledge. You can find Dr Ling at the majority of TCM seminars, conferences and symposiums, both domestic and international. His greatest passion is to share all of his experiences with the Chinese Medicine community... both in Australia and abroad. He hand-picks the best Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture masters and their methods from around the globe... aspiring to improve, learn, and grow together with the community.