WISCA 2026 Annual Meeting

Sunday, Sep 27th | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Conference Room 1920 at UW Health East Madison Hospital at 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718.

Flat-Head Acupuncture (Pizhen): From Classical Theory to Modern Clinical Practice (4 CEUs)

Join the Wisconsin Society of Acupuncturists (WISCA) for an engaging 4-hour continuing education seminar presented by Dr. Yuning Susan Hu, PhD, RTCMP, RAcP, MD (Toronto, Canada). This comprehensive workshop introduces the history and evolution of Pizhen (Flat-Head Acupuncture), one of the classical Nine Needles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and explores its modern role in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, myofascial dysfunction, and peripheral nerve entrapment.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of the pathological mechanisms and biomechanical principles underlying Pizhen therapy, including fascial release, neuromuscular regulation, and tissue decompression. Dr. Hu will discuss patient assessment, treatment indications, contraindications, safety considerations, and evidence-informed clinical applications. The seminar concludes with a live clinical demonstration highlighting treatment techniques, needle handling, and practical treatment strategies that attendees can integrate into daily practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Describe the historical development and theoretical foundation of Pizhen (Flat-Head Acupuncture).
• Explain the pathological and biomechanical mechanisms of Pizhen therapy.
• Identify clinical indications, contraindications, and safety precautions.
• Demonstrate fundamental Pizhen treatment techniques and understand their clinical applications.
• Integrate Pizhen into evidence-informed acupuncture practice for pain management and functional rehabilitation.

Agenda

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration & Welcome

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Module 1 – History and Theoretical Foundations

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Module 2 – Pathology and Biomechanics

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Break

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Module 3 – Modern Clinical Applications

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM – Module 4 – Clinical Demonstration and Q&A

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Social and Ask the board, Refreshments provided

Pricing

• Early bird ( Registration by Aug 31st)
  1. Member: $110
  2. Non-member: $140
  3. Member Student: free
  4. Non-member Student: $40
• Normal price (Registration after Aug 31st)
  1. Member:  $140
  2. Non-member: $170
  3. Member Student: $20
  4. Student:  $50