Elderly Care

A Multi-Therapy Approach to Geriatric Illnesses and Symptoms

A Practical Event for Therapists

This is a practitioner-focused event exploring how Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) can support the health and wellbeing of older adults.

With aging populations presenting increasingly complex clinical pictures, this event focuses on practical, integrative treatment options using a range of therapies.

🧓 What You’ll Learn

This hands-on training will explore:

The aging process from a TEAM perspective
Introduction to Jing and its decline with age
Tailored treatment strategies for common geriatric conditions
Combining modalities:
- Body Acupuncture/Acupressure
- Korean Hand Therapy (KHT)
- Auricular Therapy
- Moxibustion
How to work alongside Western medical care
Empowering older patients with self-care techniques
Designing safe, personalised care plans for complex cases

💬 Conditions Covered Include:

Dementia and cognitive decline
Hypertension, hypotension, and palpitations
Post-stroke support
Type 2 Diabetes
Enlarged prostate and incontinence
Arthritis, joint and back pain
Vision deterioration
Chronic constipation

🔧 Practical & Clinical

Emphasis on hands-on techniques
Live demonstrations by Dr Jong Baik
Supervised practice sessions
Leave with tools and protocols you can use immediately in your clinic

👥 Who Can Attend?

Open to qualified health practitioners (or final-year students) with valid liability insurance, including:

Acupuncturists
Holistic therapists
Physiotherapists
Reflexologists

This course supports both invasive (acupuncture) and non-invasive (acupressure/microsystem) practice methods.
✅ Check with your insurance provider before booking to confirm this therapy can be added to your policy.

🏫 Taught by Dr Jong Baik

All our events are taught by internationally respected educator Dr Jong Baik.
Learn more about Dr Baik →

❓ Questions?

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