Dody Chang Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs

02/12/2024

Don’t’ forget that early bird rate for Module 2 on April 18-21 in Portland, OR ends February 18.

And there’s still time to sign up for Module 1 on March 7-10 in Irvington, NY. (Modules 1 and 2 can be taken without any prerequisites)

In the medical classic, Ling Shu, Chapter 1 describes the nature of acupuncture points and their response to needling. QiBo states that one should continue needling until qi is reached; otherwise, the treatment will be ineffective. Through the Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Program, we will explore and unravel the mysteries of elliciting the de qi response.

Dr. Poney Chiang took a deep dive into the ancient classics to examine the characteristics of acupuncture points. He delved into the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic), the Jia Yi Jing (Systematic Classic), the Suo Wen Jie Zi (Explaining Writings and Deconstructing Graphs, an authoritative dictionary on the etymology of Chinese characters) and the MaWangDui medical manuscripts. Then he compared standardized Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture point locations described in the text of Chinese Acupunpuncture & Moxibustion (C&M), and verified neuroanatomical targets using dissection-based studies and electrical stimulation of acupuncture points.

Whether your approach to acupuncture is from a classical traditional perspective or a biomedical functional approach to needling, Dr. Poney Chiang bridges this divide between classical and biomedical acupuncture to create a synergistic and highly effectively approach to gaining successful clinical outcomes.

In this 3-part Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Program, you will learn new approaches to treating common and complex conditions for the entire nervous system. Gain confidence in acupuncture's efficacy when applied with clinical precision to gain consistent, reproducible, and effective treatment results.

If you are interested in reading this article “What is the Point of Acupuncture?” written by Dr. Poney Chiang, please dm your email and we will send you a copy of it.

Sign up for Modules 1 & 2 at www.dao-collective.com

Hope you will join us.

01/02/2024

Cheers to the New Year!

As the New Year unfolds, make an investment in yourself by attending one of Dr. Poney Chiang's workshops in the U.S.

We are fortunate to have Poney teaching both on the East and West Coasts this year.

Module 1 is set for March 7-10 in the idyllic village of Irvington, NY just 40 mins north of New York City right next to the beautiful Hudson River. Sign up at www.dao-collective.com before the early bird rate ends on January 15.

Neuro-meridian acupuncture will help you look at traditional East Asian Medicine from a new and informed perspective. It will enhance your practice, and your understanding of acupuncture from both western and eastern perspectives.

Learn practical and effective ways to treat common and complex conditions with confidence.

Sign up at: www.dao-collective.com

11/11/2023

Days 1 & 2 of Module 3 covers common entrapment neuropathies seen in the clinic. Nerve entrapments such as carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathies, piriformis syndrome, and meralgia paresthetica are conditions for which acupuncture is helpful.

Personally, I have been struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome on my left hand which has been nagging me for four months due to over-work. Since my dominant hand is injured, I haven't been able to treat myself properly. Fortunately, I was able to get treated during class demonstration for carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Chiang discuss how to differentiate between median nerve entrapment sites. Now, I'm delighted that burning, tingling, and pain have significantly subsided after just one treatment.

We have upcoming workshops for acupuncturists in 2024 in New York and Portland, OR if you want to join us and learn about nerves neuro-modulation, and treatment strategies from a neurological acupuncture perspective.

05/14/2023

Mother's Day for me is a day to celebrate the energy of the Divine Feminine. Women manifest a creative energy that transforms ourselves, our families, and our communities. It is the ability to appreciate the beauty of the universe and the strength to weather its changes, beyond fertility and biological creation.

I am taking a few days off work (offices are closed from May 11-16) to spend time with my daughter Clara as she wraps up her second year at Reed College.

Needless to say, it is an honor to be her mother. She has taught me so much about becoming a loving, caring, and nurturing healer. I am blessed to be the mother of a complex, evolving, and fiercely soulful daughter.

Happy Mother's Day to all women, friends, daughters, mothers, sisters, teachers, feminine badasses out there. You are my inspiration.







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08/22/2022

My colleagues, there's only 10 days left for the early bird rate. Registration before September 1 to save. We invite you to take part in the next cohort of the Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Program. It is well worth it.

The journey of self-realization is an ongoing pursuit to understand your essence and your purpose in life. The path is often arduous, tiring, and lonely, which can sometimes quell your motivation to undertake this exploration.

08/08/2022

What makes the Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Program worth it?

This program is comprehensive and packed full of practical information. We cover over 500 slides in four days of learning so buckle up! There's so much information here that will enhance your practice.

Module 1 covers Upper Extremity, Neck, & Head. By the end of the workshop, you will feel confident to treat:

📍Migraine
📍Cluster Headache
📍Vascular Headache
📍Trigeminal Neuralgia
📍Occipital Neuralgia
📍Tension Headache
📍Bell's Palsy
📍Tinnitus
📍TMJ
📍Neck Pain
📍Rotator Cuff
📍Triceps Tendinitis
📍Biceps Tendonitis
📍Lateral Epicondylitis
📍Medial Epicondylitis
📍Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
📍Pronator Teres Syndrome
📍DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis

🐣 Early bird rate expires September 1st, so register now to save!

® sign up at

https://www.dao-collective.com/events/neuro-meridian-acupuncture-e5s9w-2xbyj

08/03/2022

Yesssss, I'm back at work on Friday August 5th!!!!

It's hard to believe two and a half weeks have flown by. So many adventures and experiences to tell you about. I'm fully recharged and ready to see you in the office.

Thank you for the new friends I met during this break. I'm particularly grateful to Clare Frank , Jay, Randal, and Andre (the crew from Jetset Rehab Education and the wonderful PTs I've met in Phuket). I look forward to future collaborations.

As Clare Frank reminded me, "What you seek also seeks you" - a quote from Rumi

Live your best life now

07/28/2022

💫 Dao-Collective emerged a few years ago when I decided to host my colleagues who were teaching innovative topics in East Asian medicine.

🤯 My favorite part of running workshops is seeing the participants - some of whom have been in the field for ten to twenty years - have "aha" moments when they gain a fresh perspective that illuminates what they have been practicing in the field of
East Asian Medicine.

🧠 Dr. Poney Chiang Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture teaches a three-part Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Program, which I believe is transformative to our understanding and practice of acupuncture. In 3 modules, he covers in the entire nervous system and it's relationship to our entire body- from CNS, ANS, and PNS.

🙌 To register, for the next offering of the Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture Program, sign up at Dao-collective.com
Module 1: October 14-17, 2022
Module 2: March 16-19, 2023

07/27/2022

Here it is! The podcast with the founders of , the fabulous Clare Frank , and myself - capturing the highlights of multiple conversations we shared over the past few days.

Normally I shy away from the limelight, but get me talking about neuro-orthopedic acupuncture and integrative care and it seems that gets me outside my comfort zone.

My vision is that physical therapists and acupuncturists can assess and evaluate patients in a collaborative way, and facilitate treatment care in a team model. But first, we need to create a dialogue and help navigate the confusing mix of therapeutic approaches that exist between each of our professions.

Many thanks and appreciation to Clare who encouraged me to speak up and share my perspective, creating an open and welcoming dialogue. Furthermore, I was among open-hearted and inquisitive physical therapists fascinated to learn about the important advancements in acupuncture. So take a listen if you have time.

In closing, I hope my colleagues who are specialists in neuro-orthopedics check our Clare Frank's classes through and consider jetsetting with for your next coned course. You'll have a blast 💥for sure!

A recent podcast conversation with Clare C. Frank and Dody Chang (doctor of acupuncture from New York) Dody Chang Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs hosted by JetSet Rehab Education at a course in Phuket, Thailand. What a privilege to have such rich discussion on neuromyofascial dysfunction and various integrative management strategies. Looking forward to further collaboration between physical therapy and acupuncture.

You can listen to the podcast here in Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xc8uMIogkNeIYiUS26OMV?si=YpRaa_IRSzScAga-ikou_w&utm_source=copy-link

07/19/2022

Starting now, I am "out of office," heading to Southeast Asia for work and rest. Office hours will re-open on August 5.
I look forward to seeing you when I return - refreshed and filled with good qi from my travels. Meanwhile take good care of yourself, and live your best life now 💫♥️

07/08/2022

Offices will be closed from July 8-11 as I welcome my colleagues from across North America who will be learning Neuro-meridian acupuncture with Dr. Poney Chiang.

Dr. Chiang and I are committed to promulgating the Neuro-acupuncture curriculum so it becomes standard education for the next generation of acupuncturists. In this capacity, our profession can work on par with medical professionals.

Without abandoning the classical tradition and theory behind acupuncture, this approach bridges the gap between modern medicine and ancient classical theory. It is highly effective for pain conditions and improves our understanding of how to treat multiple conditions with efficacy and efficiency.