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KHT Level 1 for Practitioners - May 15-16, 2025

$675.00

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$325.00

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KHT (Korean Hand Therapy) Level 1

for Practitioners

May 15 to May 16, 2025, 9 am-6 pm

Portland, OR

$675

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As a practitioner, you deserve to care for your health. And there are more efficient ways to accomplish this than treating yourself through body or auricular methods. Augment your traditional acupuncture with a powerful hand microsystem and empower your patients.

KHT Basic Level 1 Course is the first course in a series to master a powerful and accessible microsystem in the hands. There are numerous Microsystems, but the KHT Hand system offers a broader application for treating your patients beyond correspondence therapy. It contains a full map of the body acupoints on each hand. Almost any treatment you do for the body can be applied to the hand, including command points, mu and shu points, meridian therapy, 5-element therapy, and more!

KHT was developed in 1971 by the renowned South Korean medical practitioner, Dr. Tae Woo Yoo. Korean medicine is rooted in the classical Chinese medicine tradition based on the ancient classical texts of the Nei Jing, Nan Jing and Yi Jing. This is why KHT can add a significant impact to your acupuncture practice.

While needles can be used in KHT, you can perform a complete treatment without needles and instead using silver/gold pellets, seeds, and/or moxa. This expands your practice to work with children and patients who may be averse to needles, ensuring that everyone can benefit from . Most of all, you can instruct your patients to apply your recommended treatments at home between appointments.

What is Covered in this Course

Define KHT and review its history, safety, scope, and evidence

Explain the levels of therapy in the KHT system

Describe Correspondence theory

Map and practice Correspondence therapy

Examine the micromeridian theory and locate micromeridian points for the Ren (CV) channel
Review and Practice Noninvasive stimulation (pellets) and needling

Outline indications and methods for indirect and electric moxibustion to KHT acupoints

Review basic prescriptions for common conditions

Learn the location and trajectories of the 12 Primary, Ren (CV), and Du (GV) micromeridians on each hand as a method for projecting body acupuncture treatments

locate shu points on the GV micromeridian

Gather a preliminary skill for the KHT diagnostic methods of Yin Yang pulse and 3-constitutions diagnosis

Clinical applications and considerations

Location

Holiday Inn Express & Suites is in NE Portland, OR, near the PDX airport, and has a free shuttle. The discounted group rate is available for single king and double queen rooms (King or Double Queen - $150+ tax/ night if booked between May 14 and May 18, 2025). Overnight guests with a car pay an additional $8/night. Free continental breakfast. The link to the discounted rate will be provided to you after registration.

Transportation from the Airport: Free shuttle (check hours of operation, usually from 4 am to 11 pm), Max Light Rail with a 3-minute walk, 4-minute Uber/Lyft

Continung Education Credits

This course has been approved for 14.5 NCCAOM PDA points. If you are a physician (MD/DO or Podiatrist) and need credits for Medical Acupuncture maintenance of certification, you can apply the pending NACCOM points.

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Why Should You Learn KHT?

Korean Hand Therapy is a complete and complementary acupuncture system that offers safety, efficiency, and broader application to more diverse patient populations (from children to needle-phobic patients)
Needles are OPTIONAL and can be replaced with noninvasive alternatives (pellets, seeds, moxa) without sacrificing efficacy
The best way to learn KHT is through a small class size for enhanced learning and building community

What's included?

You get a solid introduction to Korean Hand Therapy (KHT) for a clinical skillset and self-care
Content includes: correspondence therapy, hand moxa, an introduction to meridian therapy and KHT diagnostic methods
lots of hands-on practice
Lecture materials (KHT Point Atlas, Lecture slides, Practice Handouts)
A KHT Travel Kit (a $50 dollar value) that you can take and use anywhere!
A fun and rewarding learning environment
Coffee (good local Portland roasted coffee, of course!), tea and snacks in the meeting room

Who is the KHT Level 1 course for?

Licensed Acupuncturists
Physician acupuncturists

Note: All other healthcare practitioners can enroll in the KHT Basic online course, which is designed for non-acupuncturists (general public or healthcare practitioners). In-person KHT Basic courses do offer continuing education credits for Oregon licensed massage therapists and is available upon request.

What if You Already Took the KHT Basic Online Course?

KHT Basic Online is a great way to start learning KHT, but is not required before taking the KHT Level 1 workshop. KHT takes time to learn, and reinforcement of the material offers the advantage for you to advance your knowledge and skills from memorizing into understanding, and eventually into the embodiment of this unique system. The more courses you take in KHT, the faster you will master it!

Is the Course Refundable?

This course is not refundable. You can, however, apply credit to other in-person courses, online courses, or mentorship with Barbara de la Torre.

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Testimonials

Excellent instructor. Material was well organized and paced. Good learning environment was created. Giving us a kit helps us put into practice what we learned immediately. Best part of learning is experiencing the treatments themselves.

- SR

Small class, very hands on and practical. Lots of good discussion! Great pace! Easy to follow.

- NS

Excellent addition to an acupuncture practice. Conducive to questions, hands on activities. Proximity to the airport and public transportation is a plus.

- Susan Sorensen

I liked her personal approach, kind demeanor, knowledge level. Good pace, good combination of hands on teaching and lectures. Good quiet location, good hotel staff. Convenient access to restaurants.

- Mariko

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About the Instructor

Barbara de la Torre is a physician board-certified in family medicine and medical acupuncture. She also holds a master's certification in medical qigong. She believes traditional East Asian medicine should be mainstream and integral to the healthcare system and strives to bridge the divide between Eastern and Western healthcare practitioners.

Barbara has always been fascinated with microsystems and how they can be utilized in clinical practice and as a self-care tool for the general population. She began her study of KHT over 30 years ago and is dedicating time since 2024 to share her KHT and qigong knowledge with practitioners and the lay community.

Barbara lectures on topics that infuse the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine into conventional medicine and turns to history and the study of systems theory to offer solutions for systemic problems in healthcare. She educates patients and healthcare practitioners on Korean Hand Therapy, qigong, healthcare systems, health strategy, and lifestyle practices.

What are you waiting for?!

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1. KHT Level 1 for Practitioners course is nonrefundable. I understand that I am eligible, if I give at least 48 hours notice in writing, to apply my payment as credit to another course at Third Opinion MD® by December 31, 2025.

2. No part of this course may be copied, distributed, or sold without the expressed written permission from Third Opinion MD. Any violation will result in deleting your student account and restricting access to course content.

3. This course is intended for healthcare practitioners licensed to practice acupuncture or those who are training in an accredited acupuncture program.

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KHT (Korean Hand Therapy) Basic Online Course for Pain and Functional Problems

$325

Learn how to care for your health using your hands!

KHT is a powerful type of acupuncture known as a microsystem, or using a body part as a holographic map of the entire body. For pain and common functional problems, tiny noninvasive metallic pressure pellets can be applied to the hand instead of needles. Taking charge of your health, reducing doctor visits, and improving your quality of life can be simpler than what traditional Western medicine, alone, teaches you.

This course has both ONLINE Self-Paced Content and a Live Q&A session after you finish the course. Livestream Q&A sessions are scheduled every other month and are recorded.

Prerequisites: None except for your motivation and curiosity! This entry-level course is for both lay people and healthcare practitioners with or without acupuncture training.

(The advanced courses will be offered separately for acupuncturists, traditional healthcare practitioners, and the general public to adjust for pacing, scope, and content.)

Recorded content is available to you for 8 weeks with downloadable Handouts, and your very own KHT Travel Kit will be mailed to your address**

**(free shipping in the USA)

What You Get From This Course

Exclusive access to a powerful self-care tool at your fingertips
17 recorded videos for a total of 4 hours of content
8-week online access to content and a 1-hour live Q&A Zoom session after you finish the videos (Q&A session replay available)
Review the history and development of KHT
Get a brief introduction to the research (more is covered in practitioner-specific courses)
Understand the basic principles of Microsystems, like the hand, as a projection of the whole body (a hologram)
Discover how to locate reflexive (or corresponding body) points for your self-care. (For example, how to find the painful elbow spot on your finger and how to reduce the pain.)
Receive in the mail a bonus Basic Travel KHT kit ($40 value) that includes the tools you need to get started using KHT immediately.
How to use point stimulators, ring massagers, and silver-colored pellets for basic treatments (The manual tools are included with your KHT travel kit, yay!).
Instructional handouts and maps to help you find the points

Testimonials

"An excellent intro to KHT. Concepts were broken down in an easier way. I will start practicing on myself and family."

- SS

"The best part about the course is that you can utilize the information learned immediately, (especially with Barbara providing an initial starter kit), and experience remarkable, rapid results! I'm especially impressed that Barbara is able to engage and speak to an audience that has both acupuncturists and people without a healthcare brackground."

- Pakhi Chaudhuri MD, FAAP, DABMA

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Please Review Terms and Select "Agree" to continue with Payment:

1. KHT Basic online course is nonrefundable.

2. The course will be available to you for 8 weeks after the date of purchase, and the KHT Travel Kit will be mailed to you within 2-3 business days from the time of purchase.

Note: If you register from March 24 through March 31, 2025, your KHT Travel Kit will be sent to you by April 3, 2025. Your 8-week access will begin from the date of purchase but end 8 weeks after April 3 to accommodate the shipping delay. Any purchases after March 31 will be handled as stated item 2 above.

3. No part of this course may be copied, distributed, or sold without the expressed written permission from Third Opinion MD. Any violation will result in deleting your student account and restricting access to course content.

* 4. This course is intended for educational purposes only. If you have any health concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner(s).

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Book your Mentorship session -- 60 minutes (virtual) with Barbara de la Torre, MD now.

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Thanks for your interest in the mentorship program with Dr. Barbara de la Torre! Enhance your Eastern Medicine skills and approaches to patient care and your self-care. Don't forget that you matter just as much as those you serve!

Barbara spends the scheduled time with you based on your goals and scope of practice.

What is covered:

Case reviews
Technical skills and concepts, including Korean Hand Therapy, Medical Qigong, Medical Acupuncture, and/or Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Practice management and career goals

What's included?

Creating a Third Opinion MD mentee account where you get to keep the files and session notes perpetually, whether or not your account is active
Zoom sessions -- option to have a summary report of your session (if you agree to record the session and use AI for note-taking). Yes, you can sign on to your Zoom session through the account portal!
The ability to upload cases or journal your progress directly in your account, which is secured (GDPR compliant, more stringent than HIPAA)
Communicate through your account portal
Everything can be centralized through your account portal for optimized engagement and access to the information without having to search for emails

How does it work?

It's easy! Select the option that works best for you. Fill out a brief form, pre-pay, and schedule your session(s). That's it!

Schedule a 30-minute Zoom session - $75
Scheduling a 60-minute Zoom session - $150
Schedule a session bundle, appointments over 6 months, at a discounted rate:
- - 3 hours (30-minute or 60-minute sessions) - ~~$450~~ --> $405 (10% savings)
  - 6 hours (30-minute or 60-minute sessions) - ~~$900~~ --> $765 (15% savings)
  - 9 hours (30-minute or 60-minute sessions) - $1,350 --> $1,080 (20% savings)

Practicing Eastern medicine in the healthcare system can seem like a lonely journey. Mentorship reminds you that you are not alone and helps support your goals to evolve into an experienced practitioner.

Please Review Terms and Select "Agree" to Continue with your Session Choice and Payment:

1. Payments are nonrefundable.

2. Paid mentorship hours are available for up to 6 months from purchase. Any remaining time will expire after the 6-month deadline.

3. No part of Third Opinion MD's intellectual property may be copied, distributed, or sold without the expressed written permission from Third Opinion MD. Any violation will result in deleting your account and restricting access to content.

4. The first session will be a minimum of one hour. Subsequent sessions can be either 30- or 60-minute sessions.

* 5. This service is intended for educational purposes and for licensed healthcare practitioners. Skills will be limited to the scope of your healthcare practice and licensing. If you have any health concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner(s).

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KHT Courses - Third Opinion MD

KHT Level 1 for Practitioners - May 15-16, 2025

KHT Basic - Online Self-Paced with Live Q&A

Mentorship Program for Practitioners -- 1-hour virtual session

As a practitioner, you deserve to care for your health. And there are more efficient ways to accomplish this than treating yourself through body or auricular methods. Augment your traditional acupuncture with a powerful hand microsystem and empower your patients.

What is Covered in this Course

Location

Continung Education Credits

FAQ

______________________________Why Should You Learn KHT?

What's included?

Who is the KHT Level 1 course for?

What if You Already Took the KHT Basic Online Course?

Is the Course Refundable?

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Testimonials

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About the Instructor

What are you waiting for?!

Register for KHT Level 1 today before the class fills!

Before Proceeding, please indicate your level and scope of acupuncture training:

Please Review Terms and Select "Agree" to continue with Payment:

What is your health professional license?

What is your specialty? What types of conditions do you tend to see frequently in your practice?

What do you know about KHT (Korean Hand Therapy)?

Why are you interested in learning KHT?

Please click complete below to continue to payment.

Learn how to care for your health using your hands!

This course has both ONLINE Self-Paced Content and a Live Q&A session after you finish the course. Livestream Q&A sessions are scheduled every other month and are recorded.

Prerequisites: None except for your motivation and curiosity! This entry-level course is for both lay people and healthcare practitioners with or without acupuncture training.

Recorded content is available to you for 8 weeks with downloadable Handouts, and your very own KHT Travel Kit will be mailed to your address**

What You Get From This Course

Testimonials

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