This page gives details of the seminars available to members.
Links to many of the online approved local and international lectures, seminars and workshops are available on the AcNZ CPD page in the Members Area of this website.
Invitation to Work with The Divergent Channels
Join Us for a Weekend Exploring the Divergent Channels
StartTime: Sat 28 March 2026 9:00 am
Location: Auckland
A true understanding of the Divergents means you are equipped to treat chronic, degenerative conditions with clarity and confidence. It gives you a framework to understand:
• How chronic disease develops in the first place
• How pathology is stored in the body as a safe mechanism
• How, step by step, we can begin to reverse that process
• How lifestyle and diet support this work in a meaningful way
2026 Auckland New Balance Acupuncture & Pulse Balance Acupuncture In-Person Course
StartTime: Fri 17 April 2026 9:00 am
Location: Auckland
This practical course is designed for registered Chinese medicine practitioners seeking to strengthen diagnostic accuracy, pulse interpretation, and immediate clinical application. The program integrates classical theory with structured clinical systems that can be applied directly in daily practice.
Basics of Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture | Melbourne 2026
Late Bird Promotion for Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture in April will end on 15 March 2026 at midnight
StartTime: Fri 24 April 2026 9:00 am
Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture (ZSA) is a complete, stand‑alone system of Acupuncture that unites body, mind, and Spirit (Shen) through profound but simple methods.
In Basics of Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture | Melbourne 2026, you will learn authentic ZSA directly from Dr Ru Shan Shy and Dr Sheng Chun Chang, direct disciples of Professor Ming Qing Zhu. This seminar focuses on true ZSA methodology – not mixed scalp techniques – so you can build a solid foundation grounded in both Classical Chinese Medicine and modern neuroscience.
Neuro‑Meridian Acupuncture Intensive – Module 1: Upper Extremity, Head & Neck
A Sustain Academy Event, Melbourne
StartTime: Thu 11 June 2026 9:00 am
You’re committed to uniting Eastern and Western medicine in your practice – now you can learn directly from one of the leader in Acupuncture neuroanatomy.
The Neuro‑Meridian Acupuncture Intensive – Module 1: Upper Extremity, Head & Neck is post‑graduate training with Dr Poney Chiang, designed to bridge classical channel theory with modern neuroanatomy so you can treat pain and neurological conditions with greater precision and confidence.
Dr Poney is a devoted acupuncturist, educator, and researcher who has spent years mapping Acupuncture channels with cadaver studies and neuroanatomical research. In this seminar, he takes complex concepts and makes them usable at the treatment table
Lower back, hip and lower extremities workshop with Matt Callison
*BOTH SEMINARS SOLD OUT* Contact Heiko Lade to be put on the wait list.
StartTime: Sat 13 June 2026 9:00 am
Location: Auckland
This 80% hands-on workshop offers an unprecedented level of personal supervision. You will receive direct guidance on your palpation and needle technique Matt Callison and Steve Olsen, ensuring you master the skills to elevate your practice immediately.
Deaf Awareness Essentials for Healthcare Professionals
A Free on demand Online course provided by Deaf Way NZ - Available now
StartTime: Sun 28 June 2026 2:14 pm
Healthcare professionals, this is your opportunity to lead change and create meaningful impact! This upcoming professional development course is thoughtfully designed to address the healthcare inequities faced by Deaf and hard of hearing patients in New Zealand.
Dr Tan’s Core Essentials – Module 1
A Sustain Academy - Melbourne
StartTime: Fri 14 August 2026 9:00 am
Dr Tan’s Balance Method is a clear, systematic approach that helps you treat a wide range of conditions with confidence, using smart meridian relationships, mirroring, and practical clinical reasoning.
In Dr Tan’s Core Essentials – Module 1, you’ll learn this method in a hands-on environment with Dr Eileen Han, a direct disciple of Dr Richard Tan.
Tung’s Acupuncture Workshop 2 | Earth Level (Di)
A Sustain Academy Event - Melbourne
StartTime: Sun 30 August 2026 9:00 am
Tung Acupuncture is known for delivering powerful results with fewer needles, but real confidence comes from understanding the system deeply and applying it with precision.
In Tung’s Acupuncture Workshop 2 | Earth Level (Di) 地部之卷, Dr Michael Chung guides you through advanced theory and hands-on application, so you can refine your needling, sharpen clinical reasoning, and treat a wider range of presentations with clarity.
Nanopuncture - Stroke Foundation and Concussion Strategies
A Sustain Academy Workshop - Melbourne
StartTime: Fri 04 September 2026 9:00 am
You've learnt Nanopuncture in theory – now it's time to master these skills through intensive clinical practice.
Our seminars are known for their immersive, hands-on approach to neurological acupuncture, with live demonstrations, guided group practice, and real patient cases. But even with this level of training, many practitioners still feel a gap when they return to clinic:
For full details and to secure your place, visit the official seminar page:
Fascia IQ 2026 Full Course Calendar
Courses in Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch and Nelson throughout 2026
StartTime: Sun 15 November 2026 8:00 am
Location: Auckland
Join us for hands-on training in Myofascial Release, Fascial Unwinding, Interoception and Scar Tissue techniques
Learn to understand the body through the lens of fascia, improve functional outcomes, and expand your therapeutic toolkit.
Korean Hand Therapy 1
Recordings Available
StartTime: Fri 12 May 2028 12:00 am