Program 2016
Below you’ll find the program. We had a great line-up with fresh native speakers and well-known international names.
The morning sessions consisted out of plenary meetings where we focussed on the theoretical aspects that relate to needling. The afternoon sessions were filled with practical information and workshops focussed on specific needling techniques or skills to increase scientific thinking. Abstracts to be found here
The Saturday program was composed out of a look into the past and tried to reflect on the crucial aspects of acupuncture that have been defined and investigated throughout the ages. The sunday was filled with novel and innovative techniques.
For the congress flyer, click here.
Journey of the Needle Program Day 1. 8 October 2016
Traditional perspectives
Chair morning program: Coquita van der Harst
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 | Landing with coffee and tea |
| 9:15-9:45 | Welcome and introduction into the needling compass. Johanna Biemans (NL) |
| 9:45-10:30 | The timeline: Needle use throughout the ages. René Goris (NL) |
| 10:30-11:00 | Break with Dutch cake. |
| 11:00-11:45 | The Essence of Needling – Intention and Related Ideas in Classical Acupuncture Practice Dr. Charles Buck (UK) |
| 11:45-12:30 | The Dao of the Needle: ‘An inquiry into uncertainty, science, Toyohari and the pursuit of confidence.’ Willem Pinksterboer (NL) |
| 12:30-14:00 | Lunchtime |
| Time | Activity | Activity | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaal | Koning Willem II | Spiegelzaal | Karel de Grote |
| 14:00-15:15 | Fire Needling. Ioannis Dimitriou (GR), Christina Maniavou (GR) | The Journey of the Practitioner I. Koos van Kooten (NL) | Acupuncture and scientific research(in Belgium)Yannick Tobbackx (B) |
| 15:15-15:45 | Coffee/tea break | Coffee/tea break | Coffee/tea break |
| 15:45-17:00 | Soft or tough needling: a personal story. Dr. Jiří Bílek (CZ) | The Journey of the Practitioner II. Koos van Kooten (NL) | Discussions: Crafting the ultimate acupuncture needle. Dirkjan Heijne Alarcon (G) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 17:05-17.45 | The needle is as effective as the hands that guide it. René Goris (NL) Interactive lecture |
| 17:45-18:45 | Opportunity to share a moment to drink and/or time to relax |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 19:00 | Dinnertime |
| 21:30-22:30 | When the weather allows it we have a sing along by the campfire under the guidance of Raphaël Hekker, Acoustic Guitar |
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Journey of the Needle Program Day 2. 9 October 2016
The now and the future
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 | Landing with coffee, tea and Dutch cake |
| 9:15-9:45 | Welcome and introduction into the concepts. The acupuncture needle: a tool or a symbol. Johanna Biemans (NL) |
| 9:45-10:30 | New use of the acupuncture needle: diagnostic needling. Dr. Mike Cummings (UK) |
| 10:30-11:00 | Break |
| 11:00-11:45 | Innovative approaches: the i-needle, detecting the biological mechanisms behind Acupuncture. Dr. Christine Nardini (I) |
| 11:45-12:30 | Competitive theories: myofascial muscle chains, meridians, segmental structures, triggerpoints? How to find our way out? Jan Willem de Bruijn, MSc (NL) |
| 12:30-14:00 | Lunch time |
| Time | Activity | Activity | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaal | Koning Willem II | Spiegelzaal | Karel de Grote |
| 14:00-15:15 | Dry needling: new discoveries for pain treatment. Hans van Male (NL) | Bleeding techniques: an ancient novelty. Philip Weeks (UK) | PTNS (Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation). Acupuncture treatment for overactive bladder. Gerrit van de Maat (NL) |
| 15:15-15:45 | Coffee/tea break | Coffee/tea break | Coffee/tea break |
| 15:45-17:00 | Needling the face to dissolve hidden emotions revealed in facial expressions. Nicholas Garner (DK)* Lisa Wright (DK) | Diagnostic needling: a demonstration. Dr. Mike Cummings (UK) | PTNS (Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation) Acupuncture treatment for overactive bladder. Gerrit van de Maat (NL) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 17:05-17.15 | Summarize and saying goodbye. Johanna Biemans(NL) |
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