Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of medicinal practice. Although it has origins in China, its practice has transcended globally and is often used as co-treatment or co-management of many ailments and conditions. Amongst the numerous health benefits, the conditions that are often alleviated by acupuncture include, relief from chronic pain, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, depression, migraine, nausea, postoperative pain, post stroke rehabilitation and obesity. In order to understand the development and clinical advantages of acupuncture practices in Malaysia, the Chinese Medicine faculty at IMU have invited renowned Chinese medicine practitioners within Malaysia to share their clinical experiences and research breakthroughs in the practice of acupuncture. The aim of this workshop is to increase the prominence of acupuncture as a viable healthcare option within the community.

Objectives

• To introduce acupuncture as a potential treatment option
• To initiate discussion of the possibility of integrating the practice of
  acupuncture in modern healthcare

Keynote Speaker

• Dr Goh Cheng Soon
  Director of T&CM Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Speakers

• Dr Lim Ren Jye
  Head of T&CM Unit, National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya
• Dr Chai Koh Meow
  Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia
• Prof Zhou Wenxin
  Programme Director, Master of Science in Acupuncture, International Medical University
• Tham Hui Saan
  Director of HAN Neuro Acupuncture & Herbal Specialists