The Treatment of Migraine Disorder

Course overview

This class explores the latest research on migraine and headache disorders from a Western medical perspective, including rebound headaches, medication overuse headaches, cluster headaches, hormonal headaches, and muscle tension headaches. The course combines modern research with practical clinical applications using acupuncture, moxibustion, and bodywork. Students learn effective acupuncture point protocols, headache evaluation based on location and symptoms, and simple at-home self-care strategies for patients. The course also reviews recent research on Asian medical modalities and provides fast clinical evaluation methods to help practitioners measure treatment outcomes and improve results.