FYI - found this on the psoriasis.org site. I'm not a big believer in alternative medicine, but I've read clinical studies that show that acupuncture helps psoriatic arthritis.
Healing Practices: Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Presented by Roger Batchelor, DAOM, LAc Eric Grey, MSOM, LAc
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Start time: 9:00 a.m. PST Duration: 60 minutes Speakers: Roger Batchelor, DAOM, LAc and Eric Grey, MSOM, LAc
Classical Chinese medicine is rooted in philosophies dating back thousands of years. But what can it offer someone today with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? This presentation will explain the approach of classical Chinese medicine (including acupuncture and herbal medicine) in treating chronic diseases. We’ll explore tools Chinese medicine practitioners use to treat psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and resources for finding qualified practitioners throughout the United States.
Join Associate Professor Roger Batchelor and Adjunct Professor Eric Grey, both with the National College of Natural Medicine, for this informative discussion. Dr. Batchelor holds a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine degree, and is a licensed acupuncturist. He offers classroom and clinical training to students in acupuncture and related subjects. Mr. Eric Grey holds a master of Oriental medicine degree and is a licensed acupuncturist who specializes in classical Chinese herbalism.
Questions? Contact Kathleen Carter, Outreach Coordinator, at kcarter@psoriasis.org or 800.723.9166, ext. 361.