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Online Certificate in Auricular Acupuncture for Weight Management

Accredited • Certified •  CPD Points

£800

Prerequisite Learning Applies*

*This course is designed for those who have completed the first of our auricular acupuncture courses, a body acupuncture course or any auricular acupuncture course. Auricular Acupuncture courses must meet the criteria set out by the Microsystems Acupuncture NOS

 

Course Summary

This training is an ONLINE ONLY version of our highly acclaimed Auricular Acupuncture for Weight Management training. 

You will learn

Online

  • The causal factors leading to weight change
  • The research relating to weight and health
  • More about BMI
  • The research into the use of auricular acupuncture as a weight management tool
  • How to speak with a client about managing their weight (and how not to)
  • Preferred methods of measuring weight change
  • Expectation management
  • Methods to identify the underlying causes of weight change
  • The auricular acupuncture points which may support your client as they manage their weight
  • Points which may be more specific to your client and their experience of managing weight
  • A system of matching the points to the needs of your client
  • How to use a decision system to identify the auricular acupuncture points most relevant to your client

You will be given a step by step process to identify the underlying factors relevant to your clients, and the points to match to those factors, allowing you to create a bespoke protocol for your clients.

In addition, you will be given a baseline protocol, to which you can add your bespoke points.

You will also have access to

  • a consultation card to match this innovative system
  • information cards to help your clients to identify and manipulate body acupuncture points, facilitating additional self-care support between treatments
  • a suggested clinic programme for you to offer to clients who seek to manage their weight
  • marketing words and materials to support your business
  • standardised methods of collecting data to show your effectiveness
 

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Case Studies

No case studies are required at certificate level.
 
You may wish to upgrade your qualification* to a Postgraduate Diploma upon completion of 5 x 2 case studies. 
 
These are assessed according to the criteria set out in the case study booklet. The booklet is available to you as soon as you sign up for the upgrade.  
 
There are 2 ways you can complete your case studies:
  • Independently  

Please note - you are required to share images of your client and needling.

  • Join us for In-Clinic Assessment Days

This option is available at an additional per day charge. You will supervised when treating clients and will be able to discuss any concerns, learning and triumphs with the clinic supervisor. There is no limit on the number of days upon which you can attend.

Additional cost per clinic day - £100
 
Your Diploma is issued when you have successfully completed 10 treatments.
 
There is no time limit placed upon completion but we require you to practice in clinic at intervals of no longer than 2 months.
 
*The option to upgrade will become available upon purchasing this course
 
   

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Prerequisites you need to have to take this course

It is open to all who have completed the first of our auricular acupuncture courses, a body acupuncture course or any auricular acupuncture course*

You are able to attend the entry level qualification and the weight management qualification in three consecutive days.

*Auricular Acupuncture courses must meet the criteria set out by the Microsystems Acupuncture NOS
 

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Can you do (ear) acupuncture for weight loss?

I am asked this question more than any other and when I say ‘more’ I mean way more. I’ve also had amazing results with auricular acupuncture and weight loss.

But don't just take it from me.

 

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References
  1. Young-Chang, Yoshikazu, Jun, Makoto , Akihiro Yusuke and  Maruyama (2013) Auricular Acupuncture at the “Shenmen” and “Point Zero” Points Induced Parasympathetic Activation Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 945063. Published online 2013 Jun 4. doi: 10.1155/2013/945063
  2. Lillingston, Fields and Waechter (2019) Auricular Acupuncture Associated with Reduced Waist Circumference in Overweight Women-A Randomized Controlled Trial 6471560. Published online 2019 Dec 18. doi: 10.1155/2019/6471560
  3. Wang( 2009) Ear Acupuncture Micro-Acupuncture in Practice Churchill Livingstone
  4. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/ accessed 1 October 2023
  5. https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/acupuncture-dimbleby-cancer-care accessed 1 October 2023