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Community Acupuncture 101

with Michael Hall, November 15-16, 2025

Workshop Information

The community acupuncture model offers tremendous value to both the acupuncture profession, and our communities, by providing valuable health care services that are easily accessible. In this two-day workshop we will explore; the history and foundational principles of community acupuncture, why it’s such an effective service delivery model, and how to go about working within, or starting your own community acupuncture clinic. Exploring how community acupuncture operates as a unique service delivery model, we will examine the history, philosophy and fundamentals of this practice in order to gain a greater appreciation for its role within the larger practice of acupuncture. We will also examine and review the practical aspects of community acupuncture clinical practice, and gain skills in patient care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Day One: Fundamentals and Systems

  • History and Philosophy of Community Acupuncture
  • CA Business Plans and Marketing
  • Basic systems of Community Acupuncture (accessible, affordable, effective)
  • Client centered acupuncture

Day Two: Clinical Practice

  • Effective and efficient intake
  • Review of Channel Based Acupuncture
  • Holding space, safety, patience confidentiality
  • Developing effective treatment strategies

*PRC diploma students will receive 1 ACU academic credit for this workshop.

To register click here.

Workshop Instructor

Michael has accumulated thirty years of practice and study in the fields of; Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga Therapy, and Addictions, all of which inform his practice. He studied Acupuncture in San Francisco and Victoria and has been licensed to practice in B.C. since 2004. Michael has served on the faculty of both the Canadian College of Acupuncture, and the Pacific Rim College. He also served on the board of the Community Acupuncture Network (now POCA). In 2007 Michael opened his community clinic, the first community acupuncture clinic in Canada affiliated with POCA (Peoples Organization of Community Acupuncture), and the 18th such clinic in North America. 19 years later, there are now hundreds of community clinics operating throughout North America.