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<title>Kiiko Matsumoto Returns for our Summer Seminar</title>
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<modified>2008-05-13T04:34:27Z</modified>
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<summary type="text/plain"><![CDATA[ Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac. “Master Nagano's Special Head Points and More” Description: TBA Saturday and Sunday, July 12 &amp; 13 9 am - 5 pm each day 7 PDA points per day 14 PDA points possible (Pending NCCAOM Approval)...]]></summary>
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<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tsca.edu/images/profiles/kiiko_matsumoto-headshot.jpg" align="right" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="100" /> <p class="center" style="text-align:center"><strong>Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac.</strong> <strong>“Master Nagano's Special Head Points and More”</strong> 
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<strong>Description</strong>: <span class="caps">TBA</span></p><br />
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      <td width="50%" align="center">Saturday and Sunday, July 12 &amp; 13 <br />9 am - 5 pm each day<br /> 7 <span class="caps">PDA</span> points per day 14 <span class="caps">PDA</span> points possible <br />(Pending <span class="caps">NCCAOM</span> Approval)</td>

      <td width="50%" align="center">The Lambertville House <br />32 Bridge Street Lambertville, NJ <br />609.397.0200 <br />( Location pending approval of Kiiko's NJ Guest Acupuncturist License )</td>
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      <td class="xl28">$250</td>

      <td class="xl28">$115</td>

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      <td class="xl27">$105</td>

      <td class="xl27">$190</td>

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</table><em>Cancellation Policy - 50% refund before June 20th - No Refund on/after June 20th</em>
<br /><strong>Thinking about joining the <span class="caps">APA.</span> Now's a perfect time! Members save up to $20 on their registration fee.</strong> <br />To register: <a href="http://acupuncturepa.org/kiiko2008.pdf">Click Here to download the Registration Form</a>. Send this registration form and your check payable to <span class="caps">APA</span> to: p=. <span class="caps">APA P.O.B</span>ox 1081 Glenside, PA 19038 <em>Enrollment is limited. Register soon. <span class="caps">APA</span> discounted Hotel room rates to be announced.</em><br /> For questions or for more information please contact: Cheryl Price, <span class="caps">R.A</span>c. at 215.766.0962 or <a href="mailto:%61%70%61%61%63%75%32%40%61%6F%6C%2E%63%6F%6D">apaacu2@aol.com</a>
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<i>About the presenter: Kiiko Matsumoto, Lic. Ac. is internationally known for her scholarly work on acupuncture and the interpretation of Chinese classic texts. She has published three fundamental texts on acupuncture in English (Hara Diagnosis: Reflections on the Sea, Five Elements and Ten Stems, Eight Extraordinary Vessels) and many articles as well as video productions in Japanese, Ms. Matsumoto is known for her ability to integrate the work of very important Japanese Masters such as Master Nagano, Master Kawai and Dr. Manaka with the knowledge from the classic Chinese texts and her own findings into a coherent clinically effective style. Her vast clinical experience and powerful teaching style are her trademark. Ms. Matsumoto holds two very busy practices in Newton and Natick, Massachusetts as well as teaching nationally and internationally. She is also the co-director of the Clinical Acupuncture Course for physicians at Harvard Medical School, Department of Continuing Education and the Beth Israel Hospital, Department of Anesthesia.</i><br />]]>

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<entry>
<title>APA Election Ballot 2008</title>
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<modified>2008-03-19T06:17:25Z</modified>
<issued>2008-03-19T06:11:29Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2008://2.235</id>
<created>2008-03-19T06:11:29Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Candidates Please choose up to 7 candidates Lisa Baas, L.Ac. Benjamin Griffith, L.Ac. Linda Silva, L.OM. David Molony, L.OM. Steven Mavros, L.OM. Cheryl Price, L.Ac. Zhiping Lisa Wang, L.Ac. *Email Additional Opinions...</summary>
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<entry>
<title>R.Om. Application Information</title>
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<modified>2007-09-06T05:32:26Z</modified>
<issued>2007-08-13T16:14:07Z</issued>
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<summary type="text/plain">Starting this year, there will be two Licenses available to Professional Acupuncturists. One for those who wish to practice both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and those that simply practice Acupuncture. If you plan to stay simply an Acupuncturist, this new...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>Starting this year, there will be two Licenses available to Professional Acupuncturists. One for those who wish to practice both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and those that simply practice Acupuncture.  <strong>If you plan to stay simply an Acupuncturist, this new registration will not affect you.</strong> However, if you wish to practice Herbal Medicine, you will have to apply for a new Registration of Oriental Medicine. Below is a link to the new application. </p>

<p>For licensees who have been an <span class="caps">R.A</span>c. in Pennsylvania prior to April 14, 2007, there will be three ways to obtain an <span class="caps">R.OM.</span> The first is to prove that you have passed the <span class="caps">NCCAOM</span> Herbal Exam. The Second is to prove that you have passed another state herbal exam (e.g., California). The Third, is to petition the board with proof of previous training in herbal medicine.  <em>For licensees who have not been licensed by Pennsylvania prior to April 14, 2007, you will be required to have <span class="caps">NCCAOM </span>certification in Herbology or Oriental Medicine to receive <span class="caps">R.O</span>m.</em></p>

<p>This Third option is our way of grandfathering in senior herbal practitioners who never took any state or <span class="caps">NCCAOM </span>exam in herbs. The <span class="caps">APA </span>will be forming an Herbal Review Committee for current <span class="caps">APA </span>members' applications to be reviewed.   This will help the Medical Board determine who qualifies for an <span class="caps">R.OM. </span><strong>It is highly recommended that if you wish to petition the Medical Board you submit your application before the <span class="caps">APA</span> Herbal Review Committee and allow us to help you with the petitioning process.</strong> This process will be available freely to members of the <span class="caps">APA </span>only. More information can be obtained at the upcoming meeting and soon via email.</p>

<p>To download a copy of the form: <a href="http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/cwp/view.asp?A=1104&amp;Q=432792">follow this link</a>. <em>Look for Application for Registration-Practitioner of Oriental Medicine for current Acupuncturist Registraton Holders</em></p>

<p>If you wish to have your petition looked at by the Review Committee, and you're an <span class="caps">APA </span>member, please send your completed <span class="caps">R.O</span>m. application, with copies of all of your transcripts and proof of course completion to the <span class="caps">APA </span>post office box at:</p>

<p class="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="caps">APA</span><br />
<span class="caps">P.O.B</span>ox 1081<br />
Glenside, PA 19038</p>

<p>The Medical Board will be approving <span class="caps">R.O</span>m. applications through the third option at their monthly board meeting in July.  We hope to have our first wave of <span class="caps">R.O</span>m. applications prepared by the Herbal Review Committee by then, so if you get your application in by June 30 it's possible you can be appoved for an <span class="caps">R.O</span>m. by the end of July.</p>]]>

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<title>APA Welcomes Back Kiiko Matumoto for our Summer Seminar</title>
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<modified>2007-06-13T16:21:28Z</modified>
<issued>2007-06-13T16:21:18Z</issued>
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<summary type="text/plain">Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac. &quot;Ancient Chinese Perspectives on Shinbo Kan&quot; Description: What role does the Liver play in the maintenance of good health and in many of the most common chief complaints seen in the clinical setting? What are the...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p class="center" style="text-align:center"><strong>Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac.</strong><br />
<strong>"Ancient Chinese Perspectives on Shinbo Kan"</strong></p>

<p><img src="http://www.tsca.edu/images/profiles/kiiko_matsumoto-headshot.jpg" align="right" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="100" /> <strong>Description</strong>: What role does the Liver play in the maintenance of good health and in many of the most common chief complaints seen in the clinical setting?  What are the signs and symptoms of the pathological state known as Shinbo Kan?  In the fourth of her continuing series of seminars on root treatment strategies based upon 39 years of study and research into the true meaning of the Ancient Characters found in the Su Wen, the Ling Shu, and other classical acupuncture and Taoist texts, Ms. Matsumoto will discuss the importance of the proper assessment of Shinbo Kan, Fatty Liver, and will demonstrate correct assessment techniques and  treatment strategies designed to achieve the most effective and long-lasting results.</p>

<p>Special Applications of Xin Shu, Heart Shu (Bl 15), and its relationship to Bao Mai will be a part of whole body treatment demonstrations and discussions this weekend.   Stomach Qi as the "ignition" for the circulation of the Twelve Meridians will also be presented.</p>

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Fri. &amp; Sat., June 29 &amp; 30<br />
9 am - 5 pm each day<br />
7 <span class="caps">CEU </span>/ <span class="caps">PDA </span>points per day<br />
Lunch on own outside hotel<br />
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Best Western New Hope Inn<br />
6426 Lower York Road /Rte. 202 <br />
New Hope, PA   18938<br />
215.862.5221  / 1.800.HOPE.202<br />
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<p><em>Cancellation Policy - 50% refund before June 8th - No Refund on/after June 8th</em></p>

<p class="center" style="text-align:center"><strong>Thinking about joining the <span class="caps">APA.</span> Now's a perfect time! Members save up to $20 on their registration fee.</strong></p>

<p>To register:<br />
<a href="http://acupuncturepa.org/reg%20form.pdf">Click Here to download the Registration Form</a>.</p>

<p>Send this registration form and your check payable to <span class="caps">APA </span>to: </p>

<p class="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="caps">APA</span><br />
<span class="caps">P.O.B</span>ox 1081<br />
Glenside, PA  19038 </p>

<p><em>Enrollment is limited.  Register soon.  <span class="caps">APA </span>discounted Hotel room rates of $129 or $139 + taxes available until June 8.</em></p>

<p>For questions or for more information please contact: Cheryl Price, <span class="caps">R.A</span>c. at 215.766.0962 or <a href="mailto:%61%70%61%61%63%75%32%40%61%6F%6C%2E%63%6F%6D">apaacu2@aol.com</a></p>

<p>For Acupuncturists already using the Kiiko Matsumoto Style, the seminar will provide new reflex zone release protocols.   For those who have little or no experience with Matsumoto Style, the seminar offers an opportunity to observe this distinctive Master Acupuncturist at work and to learn assessment techniques, and treatment strategies and methods which can be incorporated <br />
immediately into clinical practice. </p>

<p>Each day will begin with a teaching.  Do bring your questions. Our Guest Presenter  recommends that participants bring their copy of, Kiiko Matsumoto's Clinical Strategies:  In The Spirit Of Master Nagano, Vol. 1, 2002,  co-authored with David Euler.  To purchase a copy, send your request &amp; check for $135 + $5 shipping to:  Kiiko Matsumoto    8 Centre Street    Natick, MA   01760. <br />
<hr /><i>About the presenter:  Kiiko Matsumoto, Lic. Ac. is internationally known for her scholarly work on acupuncture and the interpretation of Chinese classic texts.  She has published three fundamental texts on acupuncture in English (Hara Diagnosis:  Reflections on the Sea, Five Elements and Ten Stems, Eight Extraordinary Vessels) and many articles as well as video productions in Japanese, Ms. Matsumoto is known for her ability to integrate the work of very important Japanese Masters such as Master Nagano, Master Kawai and Dr. Manaka with the knowledge from the classic Chinese texts and her own findings into a coherent clinically effective style.  Her vast clinical experience and powerful teaching style are her trademark.  Ms. Matsumoto holds two very busy practices in Newton and Natick, Massachusetts as well as teaching nationally and internationally.  She is also the co-director of the Clinical Acupuncture Course for physicians at Harvard Medical School, Department of Continuing Education and the Beth Israel Hospital, Department of Anesthesia.</i><hr /></p>]]>

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<title>Old PDA Events</title>
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<modified>2008-02-13T20:29:43Z</modified>
<issued>2007-04-13T17:22:20Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2007://2.191</id>
<created>2007-04-13T17:22:20Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Guasha and Cupping by Paula Anderson Wondering how to release those knotted up areas in your patients? Learn how to effectively use the ancient Eastern healing techniques, guasha and cupping, to move stuck energy, reduce congestion from asthma and coughs...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Guasha and Cupping by Paula Anderson</strong></p>

<p>Wondering how to release those knotted up areas in your patients? Learn how to effectively use the ancient Eastern healing techniques, guasha and cupping, to move stuck energy, reduce congestion from asthma and coughs and induce other benefits. </p>

<p>Add a valuable skill-set to your techniques! </p>

<p>This class is suitable for those with knowledge of points and meridians, practicing massage, Asian bodywork therapy or acupuncture.  Limited Seating. </p>

<p><strong>Adds 5 hrs. Continuing Education Units (NCCAOM approved) to your resume’.</strong></p>

<p>Instructor: Paula Anderson, Acupuncturist &amp; Chinese Herbalist <br />
Saturday, January 26, 2008, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm <br />
Registration Fee - $95 by January 18, $110 after<br />
To Register, Call 267-321-0200 <br />
at the<br />
Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia<br />
Suite 103, 714 Market St., Phila., PA 19106<br />
Tel: 267-321-0200<br />
Email: info@massagearts.com<br />
Web: <a href="http://www.massagearts.com">www.massagearts.com</a><br />
 <br />
<em>Special Offer  -  Healing Energy Kits, $55.00, available at the Class</em></p>

<p>Guasha instruments<br />
Cupping Set for hand suction cupping<br />
Liniment – Po Sum On   (also available for purchase separately)<br />
Germicidal wipes<br />
Examination gloves <br />
<em>Attendees must bring their own materials if not purchasing Kit</em></p>



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<p><strong>Clinical Integration Class by Lonny S. Jarrett</strong></p>

<p><span class="caps">DESCRIPTION</span><br />
Clinical integration of the five-element and eight-principle system affords one the opportunity to deal effectively with both innate and acquired influences. The focus of this course will be to provide 20 practitioners with a firm grounding in the principles of five-element constitutional diagnosis as they are integrated with a pre-TCM tradition of eight-principle pulse diagnosis.  The class will meet in Stockbridge, <span class="caps">MA, </span>on 12 Saturdays and Sundays beginning in the Fall of 2007. Class meets from 9 am-5pm with one hour for lunch. There are two payment options for registrants that include paying the whole course in advance for a discount or paying one year at a time. Currently This class is approved for <span class="caps">CEU'</span>s by Massachusetts, Nevada, California, and the <span class="caps">NCCAOM..</span> Five course hours focus on ethics and are approved by the Massachusetts Board of Medicine and should fulfill the <span class="caps">NCCAOM </span>requirement for recertification.</p>

<p><strong><span class="caps">APA</span> Members Recieve 5% discount off entire course</strong></p>

<p>1) Pay in Full for 18% Discount: a) Pay $2850 for the full course by 4.1.07 and receive an 18% discount. Hold  your  space with a $500 Deposit at any time.</p>

<p>2) Pay First Year in Advance: a) Pay $1650 by 4/1/07. c) Second year tuition ($1650) due 3/1/08 Total Cost= $3300</p>

<p>Please note that $500 of your payment is considered to be a non-refundable deposit. </p>

<p>Class Dates: </p>

<p>Year One          2007-2008                  Year Two            2008-2009<br />
Weekend #1    9/15 &amp; 9/16/07                 Weekend #7      9/6 &amp; 9/7/08<br />
Weekend #2   10/13 &amp; 10/14/07               Weekend #8      10/4 &amp; 10/5/08<br />
Weekend #3   11/10 &amp; 11/11/07               Weekend #9      11/1 &amp; 11/2/08<br />
Weekend #4    3/8 &amp; 3/9/08                   Weekend #10     3/7 &amp; 3/8/09<br />
Weekend #5    4/5  &amp; 4/6/08                   Weekend #11    4/4 &amp; 4/5/09<br />
Weekend #6    5/3 &amp; 5/4/08                    Weekend #12    5/2 &amp; 5/3/09</p>

<p>For more information <a href="http://www.spiritpathpress.com/classes/clinical_integration.php">click here</a>, email: <a href="mailto:%41%63%75%74%6B%64%40%61%6F%6C%2E%63%6F%6D">Acutkd@aol.com</a> or call 413 298 4221.</p>



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<p><strong>QiGong Workshops with Master Li Jun Feng</strong><br />
May 5 &amp; 6, 2007<br />
11 <span class="caps">NCCAOM PDA</span>s/CEUs available</p>

<p>Body Mechanics and the Internal Arts - $45<br />
Saturday, May 5th 9:00am to 11:00 am<br />
201 North Narberth Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072</p>

<p><em>Teacher Li will highlight principles that are common to all forms of internal arts (yoga, aikido, qigong, taijiquan, and others). This class consists of both discussion and movement. Be prepared to see the big picture show up in little ways.</em></p>

<p>Kuan Yin Standing - $210 ( <strong><span class="caps">APA</span> Members Receive $20 off this seminar!</strong> )<br />
Saturday 12:30pm to 8:30pm, Sunday 12:30pm to 5:30pm<br />
Merion Friends Meeting<br />
615 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066</p>

<p><em>We will spend time learning or deepening the practice of Kuan Yin Standing. Inspired by the Goddess of compassion and healing, this standing form consists of slow meditative movements. While improving our health, we also experience an opening of the heart, stillness of the mind, and the power of unconditional love. Teacher Li will also be teaching a sitting Qi Gong form and Zhongtian Yiqi meditation.</em></p>

<p>Less 10% before 3/30/07 For more information call Dawn Weisboard at 215.850.0921</p>



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<p><strong><span class="caps">INTRODUCING ESOGETIC COLOPUNCTURE </span>&#8482;</strong><br />
The Original Advanced System of Acu-Light Therapy </p>

<p>This year attend an introductory seminar on Esogetic Colorpuncture in the following locations: <br />
   &#8226; April 28 - 29: Cinnaminson, NJ <br />
   &#8226; June 2 - 3: New York, NY </p>

<p><span class="caps">CEUS' </span>available for Acupuncturists, massage therapists and holistic nurses! </p>

<p><strong style="color:red">Introductory seminars meet from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday &amp; Sunday.</strong> Cost is $235 with advanced registration. The Professional International Certification Course for Esogetic Colorpuncture will be offered in the Northeast starting in July, 2007. </p>

<p><strong style="color:purple">Esogetic Colorpuncture &#8482; is the original complete system of acu-light therapy</strong> developed over the past 30 years by German naturopath and acupuncturist, Peter Mandel.  It combines concepts of acupuncture with the latest research on how light functions in the body, information that comes from the field of modern biophysics. Like acupuncture, colorpuncture presupposes that the balanced flow of energy through the meridian system will support good health. However, colorpuncture achieves this balance by introducing very high vibrational information into the body, via the meridian system, in the form of different colored light frequencies, which move rapidly through the body. </p>

<p><strong style="color:blue">The treatments are performed using a hand-held, battery-operated acu-light pen</strong> with insertable colored glass tips . Each Colorpuncture treatment involves the application of light to a specific set of points in a particular sequence. Treatment points are derived from traditional acupuncture and other holographic grid systems such as reflexology and applied kinesiology. </p>

<p><strong style="color:green">Visit our website at</strong> <a href="http://www.colorpuncture.com">www.colorpuncture.com</a></p>



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<p><strong>Microcurrent Electro-Acupuncture &amp; Energy Light Rejuvenation</strong><br />
June 8 - 10, 2007<br />
New York City, NY<br />
Approved for 20 <span class="caps">NCCAOM</span> Acupuncture <span class="caps">CEU</span>s!</p>

<p><strong><em><span class="caps">APA</span> Members Recieve 15% off Registration</em></strong></p>

<p>Learn From The Experts:</p>

<p><strong>Darren Starwynn, <span class="caps">O.M.D.</span></strong></p>

<p>Microcurrent &amp; Color Light Electro-Acupuncture therapy for Pain &amp; Injury, Internal Medicine &amp; Psycho-Emotional Imbalances</p>

<p>Dr. Starwynn is a pioneer and internationally renowned expert in the research and development of microcurrent pain management and light vibrational therapy devices and clinical techniques for their use. He has developed training programs that empower healthcare practitioners to garner great results by utilizing simple principles of energy medicine. He has taught seminars throughout North America, Europe and Asia over the past 15 years.</p>

<p><strong>Teri Sherman, <span class="caps">D.C.</span></strong></p>

<p>Energy Light Rejuvenation &#8482; - highly effective &amp; profitable facial and whole-body rejuvenation system – Basic and Advanced Techniques!</p>

<p>Overview of Schedule:<br />
- Microcurrent Electro-Acupuncture Pain Elimination &amp; Injury Techniques<br />
- Energy Light Rejuvenatio &#8482; - Facial and Whole-Body No-needle Rejuvenation System<br />
- Advanced Facial Rejuvenation Tips and Techniques, including mind-body medical considerations<br />
- Marketing Networking workshop</p>

<p><span class="caps">VISIT </span><a href="http://www.east-westseminars.com">www.east-westseminars.com</a> to register or call 888.803.7397</p>



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<entry>
<title>New Insurance Billing Procedures to Take Effect Soon</title>
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<modified>2007-03-30T06:03:26Z</modified>
<issued>2007-03-30T04:59:20Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2007://2.179</id>
<created>2007-03-30T04:59:20Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">For those of you who bill Insurance for either third party or for Workman&apos;s Comp and Auto Accident, important changes are coming soon. To get a good understanding we&apos;d advise reading this article in the last issue of Acupuncture Today....</summary>
<author>
<name>smavros</name>

<email>info@acupuncturepa.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Main</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p>For those of you who bill Insurance for either third party or for Workman's Comp and Auto Accident, important changes are coming soon.  To get a good understanding we'd advise reading <a href="http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31483">this article in the last issue of Acupuncture Today</a>.  Here are the basics of what is soon to change.</p>

<p><strong><span class="caps">HCFA</span> Form Update</strong></p>


<ul>
<li>As of Jan. 1, 2007, all insurance companies are required to accept the existing <span class="caps">CMS</span>-1500 (HCFA) form and the new one (dated 08/05 on the bottom-right corner of the form). Practitioners may continue using the old form until the end of March 2007 if they wish.</li>
<li>As of April 1, 2007, all claims submitted to insurance companies are required to be printed on the new <span class="caps">HCFA </span>form. The old form will no longer be accepted.</li>
<li>The new form requires use of your <span class="caps">NPI </span>in reference to the provider/practitioner and those who refer patients to the provider. After May 23, 2007, all submitted <span class="caps">CMS</span>-1500 forms must include an <span class="caps">NPI </span>number.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>National Provider Identifier (NPI)</strong></p>


<ul>
<li>To obtain an <span class="caps">NPI </span>for free and acquired instantly through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Online, go to: <a href="https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do">https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do</a></li>
<li>Or call 1-800-465-3203.</li>
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<entry>
<title>Northeast Area NCCAOM PDA Seminars</title>
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<modified>2008-02-21T18:32:15Z</modified>
<issued>2007-03-20T05:46:52Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2007://2.175</id>
<created>2007-03-20T05:46:52Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"><![CDATA[Alex Tiberi comes to Columbia, Md March 15 &amp; 16, 2008. Important! The deadline is quickly approaching to receive both the early registration AND member discount! APA Members Receive 10% Off If you can't get to a mailbox with your...]]></summary>
<author>
<name>smavros</name>

<email>info@acupuncturepa.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Practitioners</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Alex Tiberi</span> <span style="font-family: Arial;">comes to Columbia, Md March 15 &amp; 16, 2008.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Important! The deadline is quickly approaching to receive both the early registration AND member discount!</span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">APA Members Receive 10% Off</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">If you can't get to a mailbox with your check by February 15, you can go online by midnight and still take advantage of the least expensive rates. If you would rather, call 443.320.1695 with your credit card information.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thanks to your input on a survey, he will present one day of:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Yang Sheng/ Longevity and Health &amp; Spirituality in Chinese Medicine</span> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">and another day of</span></span> <strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Breast and Prostate Health</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">By far Alex Tiberi is known as one of the most charming, knowledgeable and down to earth Chinese Medicine presenters internationally known. You will not only laugh the entire time, you will have a huge amount of invaluable information to apply to your clinical practice</span> <em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">the next day</span></em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">!</span></strong> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">Don't miss this opportunity!</span></span></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><font><span style="font-family: Arial;">For more information and registration, go to:</span></font> <a href="http://www.maryland-acupuncture.org/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"><font><span style="font-family: Arial;">www.Maryland-acupuncture.org</span></font></span></a> <font><span style="font-family: Arial;">or call 443.320.1695.</span></font></span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></p>
<hr />
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Sheng Zhen QiGong <span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>Workshops with Master Li Jun Feng</strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">May 3 &amp; 4, 2008</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">11NCCAOM PDAs available</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;">Tai Ji Shen Gong<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Master Li Jun Feng is the principal teacher of the Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong style. He was head coach of the national martial arts team of China for 15 years. The amazing, Jet Li is among his masterful students. He has had several leading roles in Chinese cinema. For more than a decade, he’s traveled the world to teach qigong. Currently, he is the Dean of Qigong at the Academy of Oriental Medicine in Austin, Texas. His teaching skill and loving heart provide students with openings beyond their perceived physical, emotional, and spiritual limitations.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Body Mechanics and the Internal Arts<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Saturday 9:00am to 11:00 am at the</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Church of St. Asaph Parish Hall<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">27 Conshohoken State Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Experience your taiji, qigong, and other internal arts practices in a different way with coaching from the Head Coach of the Chinese National Wushu (martial arts) Team (multiple gold medal winners) . Experience detailed teaching of both external and internal movements that will improve your practice at every level. This class consists of both discussion and movement.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Tai Ji Shen Gong<br />
<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Saturday 12:30pm to 8:30pm, Sunday 12:30pm to 5:30pm<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Merion Friends Meeting,</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">615 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066</span></strong></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">We will spend time learning or deepening the practice of TaiJi Shen Gong. An original form of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), Taiji Shen Gong is a system of qigong composed of three sections; Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. According to Master Li Jun Feng, this arrangement demonstrates the history of the universe. Through the practice of Taiji Shen Gong, it is possible to better understand Nature, and through one’s appreciation of Nature, the movement itself can be fully comprehended. “With the practice of this form, you merge with Nature and build better health through the transformation of yin and yang,” Master Li explains. The movements of Taiji Shen Gong have a special flavor and rhythm. Movements are sometimes fast and sometimes slow. All levels will benefit from its practice. No prior experience of qigong or taijiquan is necessary.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Registration</span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">May 3 Body Mechanics &amp; the Arts $ 45<br />
<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">May 3 &amp; 4 Tai Ji Shen Gong</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">$ 230</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Less 10% before 3/30/08<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><strong>APA Members: $5 off the Saturday morning workshop and $20 off the Sat/Sun. workshop</strong></span><br /></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Make check out to Dawn Weisbord and send to 201 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072<br />
<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">For more information contact Dawn at 215.850.0921or acupunctureandqigong@gmail.com.</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">(No refunds after April 28, 2008)</span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<entry>
<title>Job Openings</title>
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<modified>2008-05-06T23:56:53Z</modified>
<issued>2007-03-20T00:56:06Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2007://2.174</id>
<created>2007-03-20T00:56:06Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Below is a list of current job openings for practitioners and teachers. You will also occasionally see practices for sale below. Postings will stay online for up to 60 days and then be removed. If you&apos;d like to post a...</summary>
<author>
<name>smavros</name>

<email>info@acupuncturepa.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Practitioners</dc:subject>
<content type="text/html" mode="escaped" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.acupuncturepa.org/">
<![CDATA[<p>Below is a list of current job openings for practitioners and teachers.  You will also occasionally see practices for sale below.  Postings will stay online for up to 60 days and then be removed.  If you'd like to post a position available here please click "Contact Us" to your left.  <em>Note: Please do not contact the <span class="caps">APA </span>about positions listed here, please contact the person listed below</em></p>

<p>5/6/08<br />
Location: <strong>Old City, Philadelphia, PA</strong><br />
Established practice looking for part time Acupuncturist. Looking for Friday evenings from 1-7pm. Over summer, also possible to take on more days. Offering between $24-$28/hour depending on experience. Practice has large infertility/gyn population so knowledge a must. Cosmetic acupuncture training a bonus. </p>

<p>Contact: The Healing Arts Center at 215-627-3782 or send resume to acu@tcmstrategies.com.</p>

<p>4/9/08<br />
Location: <strong>The Won Institute of Graduate Studies in Glenside, PA</strong></p>

<p>The Won Institute has a need for a temporary Assistant Clinical Supervisor. This position will last from 6 to 12 weeks and will begin on May 8th.  The length of the position will be known before the semester begins.</p>

<p>You will be responsible for point location and coaching students with needling technique. Candidates should have at least one year of post graduate clinical experience, and be <br />
familiar with <span class="caps">TCM </span>point location.</p>

<p>Please forward your resume to Ed Cunningham: clinicdirector@woninstitute.org</p>

<p>4/9/08<br />
Location: <strong>Philadelphia, PA</strong><br />
Seeking acupuncturist for established practice.  $20.00/hour, supplies included, for 26 hrs a week – M, W, F. </p>

<p>If interested, call Dr. Robin Wallace at 215-292-1865. If you have any questions please give me a call.</p>

<p>2/21/08<br />
Location: <strong>King of Prussia</strong><br />
Sub-lease chiropractic neurologist's office in King of Prussia adjacent to the Valley Forge Convention Center.  Excellent location and quite, private professional setting seen at www.DrSaracino.com.<br />
 <br />
I will help you get started by sending newsletters and allow you to mail coupons to my patient population.  Must have malpractice and business insurances and be willing to start your own practice.  Flexible and reasonable terms.<br />
Contact: 610 337 3335, Mark.Saracino1@juno.com</p>]]>

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<entry>
<title>SB1235 is in Effect as of January 29th, 2007</title>
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<modified>2007-03-20T01:50:53Z</modified>
<issued>2007-03-20T00:50:47Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2007://2.176</id>
<created>2007-03-20T00:50:47Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">A new era has dawned for the practice of Acupuncture in Pennsylvania. With the passage of this bill we have rid ourselves of Physician referral. Though the exact ramifications of the bill are still forthcoming, posted below is a link...</summary>
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<name>smavros</name>

<email>info@acupuncturepa.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Main</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p>A new era has dawned for the practice of Acupuncture in Pennsylvania.  With the passage of this bill we have rid ourselves of Physician referral.  Though the exact ramifications of the bill are still forthcoming, posted below is a link to the wording of the new bill.  Regulations will eventually be written to lay out the framework of following the law and we will update our site accordingly. </p>

<p class="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&amp;sessYr=2005&amp;sessInd=0&amp;billBody=S&amp;billTyp=B&amp;billNbr=1235&amp;pn=2106">Verbage of our new bill Senate Bill 1235 Amending the Registration Act of 1986</a></p>]]>

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<entry>
<title>Statewide Educational Events &amp; Fundraisers</title>
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<modified>2007-01-11T22:39:33Z</modified>
<issued>2006-12-22T20:49:07Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2006://2.158</id>
<created>2006-12-22T20:49:07Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Next year will be a new and exciting time for us as January 28, 2007 the new Acupuncture legislation takes effect. Want to know what this will mean and where will go from here? Join us at the one...</summary>
<author>
<name>smavros</name>

<email>info@acupuncturepa.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Main</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.acupuncturepa.org/apaxmas.gif" align="right" hspace="4" /> Next year will be a new and exciting time for us as January 28, 2007 the new Acupuncture legislation takes effect.  Want to know what this will mean and where will go from here?  Join us at the one of our educational events across the state. </p>

<p><strong>Southeastern PA Education Event &amp; Fundraiser:</strong><br />
<strong>Legislative Victory. What it means and where do we go from here?</strong><br />
When:  Sunday, January 21st at 1pm<br />
Where: <a href="http://www.woninstitute.org/default.asp?basePg=cl&amp;subPg=ld">The Won Institute</a> in Glenside, PA - 137 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038<br />
Cost: $35 for <span class="caps">APA</span> Members / $50 for non-members<br />
Credits: 1 <span class="caps">NCCAOM PDA</span>/CEU</p>

<p><strong>Central PA Education Event &amp; Fundraiser:</strong><br />
<strong>Legislative Victory. What it means and where do we go from here?</strong><br />
When:  Saturday, February 3rd at 1pm<br />
Where: <a href="http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/body.cfm?id=769">Pinnacle Health Polyclinic Hospital</a> - 2501 N Third Street, Harrisburg PA 17105<br />
Cost: $35 for <span class="caps">APA</span> Members / $50 for non-members<br />
Credits: 1 <span class="caps">NCCAOM PDA</span>/CEU</p>

<p><strong>Southwestern PA Education Event &amp; Fundraiser:</strong><br />
<strong>Legislative Victory. What it means and where do we go from here?</strong><br />
When: Saturday, March 3rd at 1pm<br />
Where: <a href="http://www.wpahs.org/agh/">Allegheny Hospital</a>, MacGovern Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Kent Room - 390 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212<br />
Cost: $35 for <span class="caps">APA</span> Members / $50 for non-members<br />
Credits: 1 <span class="caps">NCCAOM PDA</span>/CEU</p>

<p>Our educational seminar will be discussing the specifics and ramifications of the new law and how it will effect the practice of all PA Acupuncturists. Additionally we will talk about the new Herbal regulations that will be in place soon separating the <span class="caps">R.A</span>c. vs. the <span class="caps">R.OM. </span> This seminar has tentatively been approved for 1 <span class="caps">NCCAOM PDA</span>/CEU point.  </p>

<p>The seminar will be followed by a general <span class="caps">APA </span>meeting to discuss the formation of an Herbal Review Board to be presented to the Board of Medicine as well as a brief discussion on <span class="caps">APA</span> Executive Board elections and our agenda for 2007 and where to go from here legislatively.  </p>

<p class="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.acupuncturepa.org/practitioners/Event%20Sign%20Up.html">Click Here to sign up for the Event</a></p>]]>

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<title>SB1235 was Signed by The Governor on November 29th, 2006</title>
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<modified>2006-11-30T19:04:33Z</modified>
<issued>2006-11-30T19:03:12Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2006://2.152</id>
<created>2006-11-30T19:03:12Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">A new era has dawned for the practice of Acupuncture in Pennsylvania. With the passage of this bill we have rid ourselves of Physician referral. Though the exact ramifications of the bill are still forthcoming, posted below is a link...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p>A new era has dawned for the practice of Acupuncture in Pennsylvania.  With the passage of this bill we have rid ourselves of Physician referral.  Though the exact ramifications of the bill are still forthcoming, posted below is a link to the wording of the new bill.  Regulations will eventually be written to lay out the framework of following the law and we will update our site accordingly. </p>

<p class="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&amp;sessYr=2005&amp;sessInd=0&amp;billBody=S&amp;billTyp=B&amp;billNbr=1235&amp;pn=2106">Verbage of our new bill Senate Bill 1235 Amending the Registration Act of 1986</a></p>]]>

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<title>The APA would like to thank...</title>
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<modified>2006-11-30T19:00:33Z</modified>
<issued>2006-11-30T18:57:10Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2006://2.151</id>
<created>2006-11-30T18:57:10Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Ben Griffith, R.Ac. - Our President, lobbyist and hero. For putting in hundreds of hours of work and being our voice in Harrisburg. David and Ming Molony R.Ac.&apos;s - Our VP and his wife who provided the necessary contacts in...</summary>
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<name>smavros</name>

<email>info@acupuncturepa.org</email>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Ben Griffith, <span class="caps">R.A</span>c.</strong> - Our President, lobbyist and hero. For putting in hundreds of hours of work and being our voice in Harrisburg.<br />
<strong>David and Ming Molony <span class="caps">R.A</span>c.'s</strong> - Our VP and his wife who provided the necessary contacts in the legislature through their political action to make this at all possible.<br />
<strong>Cheryl Price, Linda Silva, Eric Lisbin <span class="caps">R.A</span>c.'s</strong> - Our hard working Executive Board who have kept the organization running smoothly, phone banking, holding educational events and announcements. <br />
<strong>Maryellen Sheckenbach-Forman, Bert Rinkel, Lisa Sparling and Mary Ellen Velahos <span class="caps">R.A</span>c.'s</strong> - For their great advice and efforts either manning phones or joining Ben in Harrisburg.<br />
<strong>Our Members and Donors</strong> - Our membership has reached almost 90 Acupuncturists - a record high, and we raised over $3000 this year for our <span class="caps">PAC. </span> We couldn't have done it without you!<br />
<strong>Ted Mowatt</strong> - Our off the bench lobbyist who came in the last minute and helped with our last push.</p>]]>

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<title>SB1235 Legislative Push</title>
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<modified>2006-11-17T16:58:08Z</modified>
<issued>2006-11-17T16:58:08Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2006://2.144</id>
<created>2006-11-17T16:58:08Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Call your State Rep&apos;s TODAY and tell them to support our bill SB1235 Monday. This is it. We are down to the wire. Tell your State Rep about our bill and how important it is to both our livelihood and...</summary>
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<name>smavros</name>

<email>info@acupuncturepa.org</email>
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<![CDATA[<p>Call your State Rep's <span class="caps">TODAY </span>and tell them to support our bill <span class="caps">SB1235</span> Monday.  This is it.  We are down to the wire.  Tell your State Rep about our bill and how important it is to both our livelihood and better patient care. </p>

<p class="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/find.cfm">To find out who you're State Rep is please click here</a></p>]]>

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<title>Continuing Education: Korean Hand Therapy at the Won Institute Sept 30th</title>
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<modified>2006-09-07T01:43:09Z</modified>
<issued>2006-09-07T01:39:50Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2006://2.123</id>
<created>2006-09-07T01:39:50Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Dates: September 30 - October 1, 2006 Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Seminar Location: Won Institute of Graduate Studies, 137 S. Easton Road (Philadelphia Area) Glenside, PA 19038 (For directions to the school call 877-244-4325). CEU&apos;s: 7.5 per day...</summary>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Dates</strong>: September 30 - October 1, 2006 Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM<br />
<strong>Seminar Location</strong>: <a href="http://www.woninstitute.org/">Won Institute of Graduate Studies</a>, 137 S. Easton Road (Philadelphia Area) Glenside, PA 19038 (For directions to the school call 877-244-4325).<br />
<strong><span class="caps">CEU'</span>s</strong>: 7.5 per day approved by <span class="caps">NCCAOM </span>(Provider # 070) and State of California Acupuncture Board (Provider # 035) <br />
<strong><span class="caps">CME'</span>s</strong>: 7.5 per day for Physicians pending approval <br />
<strong>Cost</strong>:   $299.00  (Includes tuition, classroom practice materials and a <span class="caps">KHT</span> Clinical Treatment Kit composed of book, diagnostic probe and over 500 treatment stimulators) </p>

<p>Call: 877-244-4325, Fax: 951-652-5320, Email: <a href="mailto:%6B%68%74%5F%72%65%70%6C%69%65%73%40%61%64%65%6C%70%68%69%61%2E%6E%65%74">kht_replies@adelphia.net</a></p>

<p><em><span class="caps">KHT </span>is a complete energetic medicine system located on the hands. Each embodies a hologram of the entire body. The hands also reflect, like a mirror, the current condition of the body. If there is a pain or dysfunction anywhere in the body, there will be corresponding points on the hands. Find the points, treat the points, resolve the problems! Balance the micro-meridians to stimulate even greater healing powers of the body.</em> (Sponsored by the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) - Pennsylvania Chapter)</p>]]>

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<title>APA Thanks Kiiko for another great summer seminar</title>
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<modified>2006-09-07T05:09:22Z</modified>
<issued>2006-09-01T05:08:56Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.acupuncturepa.org,2006://2.127</id>
<created>2006-09-01T05:08:56Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac. &quot;Ancient Chinese Perspectives on Emotional Disorders&quot; We had another successful summer seminar and would like to thank all of you for attending. Worry not, Kiiko will return next summer. Check back early next year for...</summary>
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<strong>Kiiko Matsumoto, L. Ac.</strong><br />
<strong>"Ancient Chinese Perspectives on Emotional Disorders"</strong></p>

<p>We had another successful summer seminar and would like to thank all of you for attending.  Worry not, Kiiko will return next summer.  Check back early next year for more information.</p>]]>

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