Restoring the Nerve Pathways: An Integrative Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy through TCM and Modern Innovation

Original Air Date: September 25, 2025

Sponsored by:
Erchonia Corporation
Erchonia Corporation
Dr. Dustin Dillberg, DACM, LAc.


Presenter:
Dr. Dustin Dillberg,DACM, LAc.

Moderator:
Peter Crownfield, Executive Editor of Acupuncture Today

What We Will Explore:

  • Common causes, clinical presentations, and biomedical mechanisms behind peripheral nerve damage.
  • The overlap between TCM channel theory and peripheral nerve distribution.
  • Effective protocols backed by clinical studies and case outcomes, including Laser acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and auricular therapy.
  • Key herbal formulas and extracts that nourish nerves and complementary supplementation.
  • Real-world case presentations demonstrating successful integrative strategies.

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About the Presenter
Dr. Dustin Dillberg, DACM, LAc., is a practitioner, writer, and educator specializing in sports medicine, posture, movement patterns, lymphatics, pain management, and functional medicine. He is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Egoscue Institute, and Pettibon Spinal Technologies. Dr. Dillberg has extensive clinical experience working with many top professional athletes including Bethany Hamilton with whom he co-authored the book "Body and Soul" with in 2014. Dr. Dillberg lives and works on the island of Kauai, where he runs the Pain Free Kauai clinic, providing traditional Chinese medicine along with postural corrective exercise, laser therapy, and functional medicine. He is a consultant to healthcare professionals on integrating posture-based exercise and functional medicine into practice.

About the Moderator
Peter W. Crownfield, executive editor of Acupuncture Today, spearheaded the launch of the publication in 2000. He works tirelessly to ensure AT is the definitive media resource for practitioners, vendors and other professional stakeholders.

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