Acupuncture Meets Neuroanatomy: A CIPN Case Study
Dr Poney Chiang explores a neuroanatomy-informed Acupuncture approach to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — the relevant nerve pathways, point selection, and a worked case. Hosted by Dr Scott Ling. Presented live on 25 May 2025.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST
Is This Webinar For You?
As cancer survival rates improve, more Acupuncturists are seeing patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). This session was designed for Acupuncturists who want to move beyond basic symptom management toward a clearer, neuroanatomy-informed approach.
Dr Poney Chiang worked through the neuroanatomy of CIPN, how it informs point selection along nerve pathways, and the research context — including MRI studies exploring Acupuncture for CIPN — before walking through one of his CIPN cases in detail.
The session was conducted in English and closed with a focused live Q&A on CIPN.
What This Webinar Covered
The Neuroanatomy of CIPN
How the neural pathways involved in CIPN translate into practical clinical considerations.
Point Selection by Nerve Pathway
A research-informed approach to point selection grounded in the relevant nerve anatomy.
The Research Context
MRI research exploring Acupuncture for CIPN, and how it informs clinical reasoning.
A Worked Treatment Approach
How Dr Chiang structures a CIPN treatment, step by step.
A CIPN Case in Detail
Dr Chiang walks through one of his CIPN cases, sharing the protocol and the decision points along the way.
Live Q&A with Dr Chiang
A focused Q&A on applying these ideas to CIPN in the clinic.
Meet the Teacher & Host
Teacher
Dr Poney Chiang
Dr Poney Chiang is a leading voice in integrating Acupuncture channel theory with modern neuroanatomy. He is a professor and director of the Integrative Acupuncture Program at York University's Faculty of Health and a professor at the American Neuro-Acupuncture Institute in Santa Fe, and a former chair of Herbal Medicine at the Ontario College of TCM. His research uses cadaver dissection and MRI to study the neuroanatomy of Acupuncture points, and he is writing a textbook on integrative Acupuncture.
Host
Dr Scott Ling
Dr Scott Ling is the clinical director at Sustain Health and has built one of the most reputable Chinese Medicine clinics in Australia. He regularly attends and contributes to TCM events worldwide, seeking out top Acupuncturists globally to foster growth and learning within the community.
Important Information
Live Only — No Recording
This was a one-time live event on Zoom on 25 May 2025. No recording or replay was made available.
Presented in English
The webinar was conducted entirely in English.
CPD Certificate
The session carried 1 CPD point (to be approved by AACMA). A digital certificate was emailed to attendees who completed the webinar.
Focus
A neuroanatomy-informed Acupuncture approach to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), illustrated with a clinical case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was a recording available?
No. This was a one-time live event — there were no recordings or replays available.
Could attendees ask questions?
Yes. A dedicated Q&A on CIPN closed the webinar.
What language was the webinar in?
It was conducted in English.
Were slides shared?
No. Speaker slides were not distributed to participants.
What is CIPN?
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is nerve-related symptoms that can follow some chemotherapy treatments. This session looked at a neuroanatomy-informed Acupuncture approach to it.
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