HMI is enrolling for a new VIRTUAL course – Treating the Problems Behind the Problem: New Tools and a New Synthesis.

The course offers a variety of approaches to integrating psycho-spiritual treatments with the management of physical illness, injury, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, palliative and end of life care.  We will also discuss management of life transitions, grief, anger, and fear states.  Treatment strategies will include use of Curious Meridians, Ghost points, Spirit points, Outer Bladder Line, Hua Tuo and Luo points, Triangular Equilibrations and advanced auricular protocols. 

Treatment sequencing will generally follow and expand the ‘stress algorithm’ framework, i.e. calming then clearing, then symptom management, and ‘the problems behind the problem’. 

The course will deepen the practitioner’s understanding of Medical Acupuncture as well as Chinese medical concepts and facilitate more effective management of a variety of medical problems and life challenges.

Traditional, historical and anecdotal information will be considered and clearly differentiated from peer reviewed evidence when available. 

Course tuition includes a copy of the related textbook “Treating Problems Behind the Problem” by Joseph Helms, MD (2024).

Please join us for this unique and widely-applicable course!

The course will be presented in two parts:

Part I: Streaming Video Lectures
HMI teaching faculty have prepared a series of video lectures totaling 3.5 hours. These video lectures will be available for streaming online at your convenience beginning March 1.

Part II: Live Webinar
On Saturday April 11, 2026, from 7:30-9am PT (10:30am-12pm ET), a live webinar will be presented featuring a panel of HMI faculty for additional discussion and Q&A.

This course offers 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Not able to attend the webinar live? Course enrollment is still available to you! The webinar will be recorded and course activities can be completed up to six weeks later (through May 24) for CME credit. Full course content will be available for 12 months. 

This continuing medical education activity is designed for medical providers with at least an introductory-level background in medical acupuncture (i.e. 200-hours or more of prior training).

Course topics include:

• ATP/ATP Variations
• Dai/Chong
• Kidney Spirit Points
• Disengagement Patterns
• Auricular ‘GAM’ and the 5 Phases
• Afflux
• Curious Meridian Pairs
• 4 Flowers and ion pumping cords
• Ghost Point applications
• Triangular Equilibrations
• Treatment Sequencing

Course tuition includes a copy of the related textbook “Treating Problems Behind the Problem” (J. Helms, 2024). This text will be referenced throughout the course and is recommended supplementary reading.

Pre-recorded video lectures (3.5 hours) will be available beginning on March 1, 2026. You will hear directly from HMI staff on March 1 with video access if your registration is completed prior to this date. For registrations completed March 1 and later, please allow up to 48 hours after registration for HMI staff to provide video access to you.

The live webinar will take place via ZOOM on Saturday April 11 from 7:30-9am PT / 10:30am-12pm ET. The link for the webinar will be provided at the same time as Part 1 video access.

This virtual course is designed to allow for maximum flexibility for busy schedules. If you are unable to attend the Part 2 webinar portion live at the scheduled time, you can still enroll! A recording of the webinar will be available and activities can be completed up to six weeks later (through May 24) for CME credit. Full course content is available for an additional 12 months.

Course tuition is $400.

Course tuition includes pre-recorded video lectures, attendance at the live webinar, CME certificate, and access to the videos & webinar recording for 12 months.

Unique to this course – course tuition also includes a copy of the related textbook “Treating Problems Behind the Problem” by Joseph Helms, MD (2024).

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).  Helms Medical Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Helms Medical Institute designates this online activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A CME certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the entirety of the course. No partial credit will be issued. No credits will be issued after six weeks following the conclusion of the course (May 24).