Empower Your Practice

Integrate Pediatric Acupressure to Enhance Patient Care: An In-Person Training

I will travel to your team to provide hands-on training, equipping you to offer holistic, compassionate care to your patients. Learn expert acupressure techniques designed for healthcare providers dedicated to improving comfort and quality of life.
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Course Description

This In-Person training is specifically designed for healthcare practitioners who want to make a real difference in the lives of their patients. You will learn practical, easy-to-implement acupressure techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into your existing care plans, helping to alleviate pain, anxiety, nausea, and other symptoms while enhancing the overall well-being of your patients.

Children with life-limiting illnesses, the "Bravest Littles," face diverse physical and emotional challenges. Chinese Medicine, administered by qualified acupuncturists, significantly improves these brave children's quality of life. While every care team benefits immensely from the integrative care of a licensed acupuncturist, non-acupuncture healthcare providers can now learn powerful, complementary techniques to enhance patient care to bridge the gap between specialist treatments.

What The Bravest Families and Students Have To Say

Acupressure Heals

A Magical Touch

A Brave Dad

"It is like a magical touch; it relieves not only physical pain but also emotional pain. It makes all the fatigue disappear and it brings peaceful moments."

Integral Part of Treatment

- Catalina (student)

"I had the opportunity to do an elective rotation with Dr. Risi during my palliative care fellowship. She was patient, dedicated and passionate about her job and was able to teach me some techniques, including acupressure points and essential oils, that I’m now able to use in my day to day practice”

The Best Part...

A Bravest Little

"This is definitely like, the best part of the day!"

Compassionate Care

Olivia (student)

"Dr. Risi’s work represents the value in caring for the whole individual. The techniques I learned from her in just a short amount of time has allowed me to provide a new facet of compassionate care.”

This training is perfect for

Groups of providers who:

  • Want to enhance their team's reputation by offering innovative, comfort-focused care that patients and families increasingly seek

  • Have experience working with The Bravest Littles or recognize the growing need for specialized care for children with life-limiting illnesses, and want to expand their skillset to better serve these courageous patients

  • Are passionate about offering immediate comfort and relief to their young patients, and seek practical, hands-on techniques to alleviate pain, reduce anxiety, and manage symptoms effectively in the moment

  • Understand the importance of non-pharmacological interventions in pediatric palliative care, and are eager to learn safe, gentle methods that complement traditional treatments and minimize medication side effects

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Pediatric Acupressure in Palliative Care

    • Introductions of Instructor, Students, and Course
  • 2

    What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    • History

    • Key Concepts

    • Case Studies
  • 3

    Key Acupressure Points for Symptom Management

    • How it works - Eastern & Western Perspectives

    • Other Non-needle techniques

    • Common Points
  • 4

    Case Studies and Practical Applications

    • Practice on Partners

    • Practice on Dr. Risi

    • Case Study Roll Play
  • 5

    Advanced Techniques and Professional Support

    • Using your new skills

    • Tracking your progress

Each module is designed with the busy healthcare provider in mind, offering clear, actionable insights that can be applied immediately to improve patient care.

  • Students will benefit from a basic understanding of key Traditional Chinese Medicine conecpets

  • Students will receive hands on experience practicing learned techniques giving them confidence to use their new skills

  • Students will be comfortable providing medicine strategies for the Bravest Littles

Meet Your Instructor

Pediatric Palliative Care Acupuncture Expert

Risi Idiokitas

Hi, I'm Dr. Risi, a pediatric acupuncturist specializing in palliative care for children. Over the years, I have dedicated my career to enhancing the quality of life for children facing life-limiting illnesses through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These children, who I affectionately call "The Bravest Littles," have shown me the true meaning of strength and perseverance. My journey began at Children’s Hospital, where I quickly discovered the profound impact of acupuncture and acupressure on these young patients. Inspired by the results, I developed this course to share my expertise with practitioners like you, so together we can ensure that every child in hospice care has access to these invaluable techniques. I’m passionate about teaching healthcare providers—both acupuncturists and non-acupuncturists—how to use acupressure effectively within pediatric palliative care. Join me in making a meaningful difference in the lives of these incredible children, who I lovingly refer to as "The Bravest Littles."

The Impact: Transforming Care and Careers

Discover how mastering acupressure techniques revolutionizes patient care and propels your professional growth

  • Immediate Application

    Start using the techniques you learn from Day 1. The skills you'll learn in this training can be put into practice right away, offering instant value to your patients and your team

  • Strong and Reaching Impact

    By integrating acupressure techniques into your care repertoire, you'll create a ripple effect of positive changes that benefit your patients, their families, and your own career.

  • Continuous Learning

    Access to future course updates and ongoing professional support. Risi is personally invested in successful students and available for questions and input

Join me, help the Bravest Littles to have better days

Enroll Now to Expand Your Practice and Bring Comfort to the Bravest Littles

I'm excited to work with provider groups and students who want to learn non-needle Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques for children receiving palliative care. Use this form to reach out, let's see how we can partner to help the Bravest Littles have better days.
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