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Herbal Medicine: Open Access
ISSN: 2472-0151
August 20-21, 2018
Dublin, Ireland
Acupuncture Congress 2018
Page 18
9
th
International Conference on
Acupuncture &
Chinese Medicine
T
he workshop introduces participants to app-based
self-acupressure with essential oils for cancer related
fatigue. In recent years, the use of smart phone applications
(apps) has increased rapidly and may support individuals
in self-management strategies. This workshop proceeds
in three sessions in which we cover research in the field;
present techniques; practice techniques and discuss. The
acupressure and essential oil protocols taught by the app
are evidence based. A combination of acupressure with
essential oils is recommended, with an expected synergistic
effect. After we cover the research, participants will learn
protocols targeting cancer related fatigue, through a hand on
app demonstration. In addition to improve patient outcomes,
acupuncturists can use apps to promote their practices and
Chinese medicine in general. The group will brain storm on
ways to optimize incorporating app-based self-acupressure
into their practices. All participants will leave with the skills
needed to teach patient’s effective acupressure and essential
oil interventions for cancer related fatigue. Valuable hand-out
materials outlining the techniques taught by the app will be
disseminated.
Biography
Ryan J Smith has completed his Graduation at Tri-State College of Acu-
puncture (TSCA) he has completed his Master of Science in Acupuncture.
He received Certificates in Oncology Acupuncture at Memorial Sloan Ket-
tering Hospital in New York City and he founded Five Point Acupuncture
seven years ago, originally under the name Ryan Smith Acupuncture.
ryan@5pointacupuncture.comApp-based self-acupressure and essential
oils for cancer related fatigue
Ryan J Smith
Tri-State College of Acupuncture, USA
Ryan J Smith, Herb Med. 2018, Volume 4
DOI: 10.21767/2472-0151-C1-002