Oct 16-18 2026
YNSA (Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture) Masterclass
Instructor: Yoshifumi Tomita
Location: Toronto, ON (OCTCM Toronto Campus)
Comprehensive 3-day intensive for beginners and advanced practitioners, taught by a direct disciple of the late Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto.
Focuses on unique needling techniques and diagnostic palpation of the neck and abdomen.
Combines theoretical knowledge with practical training for neurological disorders, pain management, and mental health issues (depression/panic). Includes a special one-day protocol for advanced hair restoration and alopecia treatment ('Fusafusa' Acu-Therapy).
Japanese with English translation. Limited to in-person attendance for high-quality skill acquisition.
Fee: $1,050 (Early bird $899 for first 25 by Sept 3).
Info: www.octcm.com/single-post/yamamoto-new-scalp-acupuncture-seminar

 

Oct 23–25 2026 (Tentative)
Practical Seminar on YNSA & Gentle Japanese Acupuncture for Shoulders
Instructor: Yoshifumi Tomita
Location: Vancouver, BC (Central College BC)
A hands-on West Coast seminar following the Toronto event, focusing on YNSA and scalp-based approaches.
The first 2 days explore the essence of YNSA for effective pain relief and clinical application. An additional one-day seminar covers specialized meridian-based approaches from the Nan Jing 69th Difficulty and practical M-TEST (Meridian Test) remote therapy. Highlights include extensive hands-on practice for accurate point location and needling.
Japanese with English interpretation.

A valuable in-person opportunity to learn evidence-based techniques.
Fee: Please contact for details.
Info: https://centralcollegebc.ca/

High Desert Hari Society

Upcoming Study Opportunities

2026-2027 Kampo Internship with Nigel Dawes in San Diego, CA
Join us in San Diego for an eight-module series over two years for a comprehensive exploration
of Kampo herbal medicine, including abdominal patterns, therapeutics, and grand rounds.
Starting September 2026. 168 CEUs.
Foundational Hari Series with Ehrland Truitt in Santa Fe, MM
A comprehensive four-module series in San Diego laying out the Hari system of acupuncture in
the style of T. Koei Kuwahara Sensei. Starting October 2026. 60 CEUs.
visit www.highdeserthari.org for more information and to register Cancelation Policy for in-person seminars: If the registrant submits notice of cancellation at least 30 days before the seminar, 100% of the tuition is refunded.
CA Provider #990, Course Category 1 / NCCAOM Provider #700 / TX CAE Provider CAE00020