The Daily Mail UK reported that Emma Raducanu turned to acupuncture, despite a fear of needles, as part of her preparation for the Australian Open.
In research, a new study in Frontiers in Neurology used imaging to show acupuncture’s impact on cerebral blood flow, alongside improvements in sleep quality and reduced anxiety.
Plus, the latest acupuncture CEUs through February 5.
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Kim
PRESS
The tennis pro shared, ‘At the start of the year I was so scared of needles. It was my biggest phobia. But that was the only way I was going to be able to play the Australian Open so I've been kind of dipping my toes into it because I know it helps even though I'm really scared of them. That's how I've been trying to manage it.’
RESEARCH
Researchers used brain imaging to examine how acupuncture combined with standard sleep medication affects people with insomnia. After four weeks, patients receiving acupuncture showed improved sleep quality, reduced anxiety, and measurable changes in blood flow across key brain regions involved in sleep and emotional regulation. The study did not include sham acupuncture, meaning results reflect real world clinical acupuncture rather than placebo controlled effects. The findings help visualize how acupuncture may support brain function in insomnia care.
CEUS
Note: Courses listed are CAB-approved; many also carry other state or NCCAOM approvals. Listings subject to change. Please verify details, CE hours, and eligibility directly with provider. Links point to provider sites; you may need to navigate to the specific registration page. In-person and Law & Ethics are highlighted.
Jan 27: Acupuncture for Insomnia: Bridging Classical Theory & Modern Science
2 CEUs • Healthy Seminars
Jan 27: Advanced certification discussion group
1 CEU • Michelle Gellis
Jan 29: NeuroMeridian: Nerve Entrapment & CNS Dysfunction
26 CEUs • Poney Chiang, Irvington, NY In-person
Jan 30: The Importance of Blood in Your Obstetric Practice - Part 2
2 CEUs • Healthy Seminars
Jan 30: Facial Sculpting and Herbal Skincare Application Level 1 (Multi-day)
21 CEUs • Age Well Academy, Costa Mesa, CA In-person
Feb 1: The Chinese Secrets to Longevity
2 CEUs • TCM Online University, LLC
Feb 1: Should You Accept Insurance?
1 CEUs • Net of Knowledge
Feb 1: Playing the Game: Accepting Insurance as an Acupuncturist
2 CEUs • Net of Knowledge
Feb 1: Dramatically Increasing IVF Success Rates With 5-Element Functional Medicine
4 CEUs • Healthy Seminars
Feb 1: Back Pain & Post-Stroke Syndrome Acupuncture
4 CEUs • Healthcare Medicine Institute (HealthCMi)
Feb 2: Acupuncture for Anxiety: An Effective Chinese Medicine Approach to Healing the Mind
4 CEUs • Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine
Feb 2: Integrative TCM Pediatrics - Level 1 (Multi-day)
16 CEUs • UCSF Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine, San Francisco, CA In-person Law & Ethics
Feb 5: Neuro-Acupuncture & Reactivation Therapy: Advanced Pain, Orthopedics, and Sports Injuries
26 CEUs • HOPE Neuro Acupuncture Rehab, Cupertino, CA In-person
Feb 5: Stone Medicine for the Spirit: From Trauma to Enlightened Realization (Multi-day)
12 CEUs • Daoist Healing Arts, Tucson, AZ In-person
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Kim Neumann, Publisher
