ASAP 2026 Masterclass Workshop
We invite you to join us for a rich and practical 3-day workshop designed to deepen your clinical knowledge, refine your acupuncture techniques, and explore integrative approaches to patient care. Please note there will be a memorial gathering on the Saturday evening to pay our respects to our dear colleague and ASAP founder, Paula Raymond-Yacoub.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, connect with colleagues, and expand your practice. Note this Workshop will be suitable for ALL members of the ASAP, regardless of what level of training you have completed.
📅 Dates: Friday 27th – Sunday 29th March
📍 Location: Brunswick Heads RSL Hall. 24 Fawcett St. Brunswick Heads NSW 2483
💲 Cost: $720 per person
You must be a Member of ASAP to register for this ASAP Workshop. Please login so that you may access the registration process, or if you haven’t already become a member, you can Join ASAP here
Program Highlights
Friday 27th March – Afternoon Session
TO BOTOX OR NOT TO BOTOX?
Presented by Trish Tan
- Exploring the role of acupuncture in managing spasticity post-CVA.
- 3 detailed case presentations showcasing different spasticity patterns.
- Hands-on opportunities to palpate spasticity presentations.
- Review of spasticity measurement tools and clinical reasoning around Botox vs. alternative management strategies.
- How acupuncture can be integrated as a valuable tool in spasticity management.
Saturday 28th March – Morning Session
NON-INSERTIONAL NEEDLE TECHNIQUES
Presented by Nick Edmond
- Practical workshop to refine specialised techniques:
- Single-hand reloading
- Yin qi scatter needling
- Yang qi needling
- Needle rolling
- Contact needling for point tonification
Saturday 28th March – Afternoon Session
NECK PAIN, HEADACHE, EXHAUSTION, TRAUMA & LOSS
Presented by Glenn Martin
- Reflections on clinical practice after the Lismore/Northern NSW floods (2022).
- A versatile neck, back, and shoulder treatment concept combining: palpation, needling, manual therapy, and talk therapy.
- 20 short case studies with demonstrations and practice.
Saturday 28th March Evening: 🌸 Special ceremony in memory of Paula Raymond-Yacoub🌸
Sunday 29th March – Morning Session
MANAGING MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
Presented by Virginia Ruscoe
- Acupuncture strategies for managing menopause.
- Supporting post-breast cancer patients, including lymphoedema management.
- Approaches to managing fatigue and nausea during and after chemotherapy.
- Addressing radiotherapy scarring and burns.
You must be a Member of ASAP to register for this ASAP Workshop. Please login so that you may access the registration process, or if you haven’t already become a member, you can Join ASAP here.