Certification #1:
Advanced Constitutional Facial Acupuncture
2 Modules, 4 day certification
Module 1:
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal (2 days)
Open to: acupuncturists, advanced students and M. D. acupuncturists
- History of facial acupuncture
- Benefits and contraindications
- Five Element physiognomy
- French facial needling techniques using acupuncture points with muscle structure
- Constitutional body points based upon Five Element theory and TCM principles
- The 3 Levels
- Jing; the 8 Extraordinary meridians
- Ying; the 12 Regular meridians
- Wei; the tendinomuscular meridians
- A topical Chinese herbal protocol utilizing formulations from our herbal company, Muse L’ Herbal USA; www.muselherbal.com
Note: module 1 is a pre-requisite for module 2; acupuncturists who have previously completed module 1 may elect to “re-take” this module at a reduced rate or enroll directly in module 2, Advanced Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™.
Module 2:
Advanced Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal (2-3 days)*
Open to: acupuncturists, advanced students and M. D. acupuncturists who have previously completed module 1
- The energetics of the face
- The Three Treasures
- The anatomy and physiology of the skin
- The function of facial motor points: an Oriental medical perspective
- The facial muscles and usage of facial motor points
- Contraindications and benefits
- Five Element pathology and specific constitutional body points
- Japanese scar therapy
- A topical herbal protocol utilizing formulations from our herbal company, Muse L’ Herbal USA; www.muselherbal.com
Certification #2:
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Archetypes
2 Modules, 4-day certification
This innovative certification series examines our constitutional blueprints (archetypes) in conjunction with the 6 stages of the Shang Han Lun, to address basic behavior, personality traits, health tendencies and the quality of Shen in everyone!!
Utilizing information from ancient Chinese texts, participants will learn how to determine their dominant constitution, personal expression, complexion (Shen), archetypal physiognomy, constitutional tendencies to form wrinkles, and their potential for “healthy aging”.
Also included is a mapped-out protocol for each of the 6 zones Taiyang (back), Yangming (front), and Shaoyang (side) – for both face and body, advanced needling techniques, motor points and “ashi” points. The 3 constitutional levels, Jing (8 Extraordinary meridians), Ying (TCM points) and Wei (ashi points) will also be considered.
Module 1:
The 3 Yangs (2 days)
Open to: acupuncturists, advanced students and M. D. acupuncturists
- Taiyang
- Shaoyang
- Yangming; Metal and Earth
Note: module 1 is a pre-requisite for module 2; acupuncturists who have previously completed module 1 may elect to “re-take” this module at a reduced rate or enroll directly in module 2. In general, however, this certification will only be offered in its entirety. There are no other course pre-requisites.
Module 2:
The 3 Yins (2 days)
Open to: acupuncturists, advanced students and M. D. acupuncturists who have previously completed module 1
- Taiyin
- Shaoyin
- Jueyin
Participants will be provided with information regarding contraindications, benefits, intake/release forms, patient pre-screening, and will be introduced to a topical Chinese herbal facial protocol utilizing formulations from our herbal company, Muse L’ Herbal USA; www.muselherbal.com.
Please note: this is an extremely constitutional approach to the facial landscape, a natural fit for physio-acupuncturists, etc.
In a live seminar, the Instructor will demonstrate the entire facial acupuncture protocol, and participants will give and receive treatments under her supervision.
Certification #3:
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture: The New Protocols
3-day certification
The protocols in this seminar are based upon those found in Ms. Wakefield’s book, Constitutional Facial Acupuncture, published by Elsevier (UK) in 2014. Please note: protocols and material not found in the book will also be introduced.
Highlights of the course:
- Treating 12 problematic areas of the facial landscape with gentle and effective acupuncture and origin/insertion muscle techniques;
- 3 levels of constitutional treatment:
- Jing: 8 Extraordinary meridians; TCM patterns, syndromes, specific emotions and types of facial imbalances;
- Ying: 12 Regular meridians and 5 phases; their syndromes, addressed through Japanese, Vietnamese, TCM, and Ms. Wakefield’s own, acupuncture treatments;
- Wei: Tendinomuscular meridians, trigger, motor and “ashi” points, for “Coat Hanger” and “Wandering Skirt” syndromes, etc.
- 3 Shen scalp points for the treatment of psychospiritual issues
- Practical specifics: benefits, contraindications, general rules, treatment timelines, short and long-term effects of treatments, etc.
- A complete topical Chinese herbal treatment protocol utilizing formulations from our herbal company, Muse L’ Herbal USA; www.muselherbal.com, and featuring natural creams, 5 Element Planetary essential oils, hydrosols, jade rollers, etc.
Ms. Wakefield will provide a demonstration of the entire treatment protocol for the participants, who will practice these techniques.
Other courses available, although not a part of this level of training, including Treating Significant Syndromes with Motor Points, focusing on Bell’s palsy, TMJ and migraines, An Introduction to Japanese Scar Therapy, and a new 1-day webinar on Treating “Ozempic Face” with Motor Points. Course descriptions available upon request.