{"product_id":"battlefield-acupuncture-workshop-with-john-howard","title":"Battlefield Acupuncture Workshop with John Howard","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e6-7th November 2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9am - 5pm daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e St Heliers Community Centre, 100 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 hours live workshop = 14 CPD Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Workshop Notes, Morning Tea, and Afternoon Tea.\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Early Bird (until 30th May 2026, or when sold out - Limited Spots) - $860 (save $120)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Bird (until 16th August 2026, or when sold out) - $920 (save $60)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular (until 25th October 2026) - $980. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"250\" data-section-id=\"k6vcfg\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"250\" data-section-id=\"k6vcfg\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAbout the Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgram Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattlefield Acupuncture (BFA) is an auriculotherapy protocol (ear acupuncture) that is one of the strongest protocols for pain reduction. In some cases, BFA can reduce pain faster than most narcotics.  Results can be felt by the patient in minutes. BFA uses a specific type of auricular needle known as an ASP® needle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFriday’s Topic: Basic Battlefield Class\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of Battlefield Acupuncture – one of the strongest protocols to reduce pain in minutes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllusions of the ear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy use Battlefield Acupuncture? What conditions can it treat? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to properly insert ASP® (auricular) needles; the most effective needle for the protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConditions that can be treated by Battlefield Acupuncture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint Location and their Function. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecautions to take and when to stop needling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow ABO blood type to improve patient actions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar Care and Follow-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to successfully incorporate the protocol into your practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the afternoon clinical portion, the technique will be demonstrated on volunteers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSaturday’s Topic: Advanced Battlefield Acupuncture and Clinical Pearls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLearn to use fewer needles to improve results \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extend the duration of pain elimination or reduction!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporate some basic Nogier’s 3 Phase Acupuncture to enhance your results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObtain a comprehensive understanding of when and how to use different types of metal ASP® needles to achieve faster and better results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the single acupuncture point that knocks out headaches in just a few SECONDS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporate the Piezo Pen into your practice to reduce pain in SECONDS and learn conditions that the Piezo Pen can treat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2487\" data-start=\"2382\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2487\" data-start=\"2382\"\u003eAbout John Howard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Howard is a Professor of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Upon completing his Chinese Medicine studies, he entered a 5-year fellowship with the US Military. He is the protégé of of Dr. Richard Niemtzow (founder of Battlefield Acupuncture) at Andrews Air Force Base \/ Walter Reed Army hospital working with Wounded Warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has authored nine books and over 25 articles on Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy. He is dedicated to the promotion of knowledge and has been awarded the dissemination of seminal works by Dr. Raphael Nogier, the son of Dr. Paul Nogier, the Father of Auriculotherapy (The RAFT (Radial Artery Food Test) and of Dr. Rene Bourdiol (Elements of Auriculotherapy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms and Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull payment is required 6 weeks prior to the start of the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistrations cancelled up to two weeks prior to the seminar will be refunded less 25%.  We regret that refunds are not otherwise possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AcuShop","offers":[{"title":"Super Early Bird (Paid in Full) - available until  30 May 2026 or sold out","offer_id":43144385560639,"sku":null,"price":860.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Early Bird (Paid in Full) - available until 16 August 2026 or sold out","offer_id":43144385593407,"sku":null,"price":920.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Regular (Paid in Full) - closes 25th October 2026","offer_id":43144385626175,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Early Bird (Deposit) - full payment due 25 September 2026","offer_id":43144385658943,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Regular (Deposit) - full payment due 25 September 2026","offer_id":43144385691711,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5247\/5199\/files\/BattlefiedAcupuncture.png?v=1779609070","url":"https:\/\/www.acushop.co.nz\/products\/battlefield-acupuncture-workshop-with-john-howard","provider":"AcuShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}