The Future of Acupuncture is Here:
3rd International TCM4.0 Laser Acupuncture Conference
with ASLAT on May 23-24th, 2026
Enter TCM 4.0, where ancient wisdom meets modern photobiomodulation (PBM) and laser acupuncture (LAT) therapies to revolutionize patient care and bring acupuncturists from a pain patient’s last resort to their first.
Plus 9 CEU from NCCAOM pending!
TCM 4.0 Live Virtual Conference is happening May 23-24, 2026
Presented by the American Society for Laser Acupuncture Therapy (ASLAT)
SAVE THE DATE!
3rd International TCM 4.0 Live Virtual Conference
Plus 9 CEU from NCCAOM pending!
Date
May 23-24, 2025
Time
2 Days
Place
Online
Join the Waitlist for Early Registration Discounts!
The Next Inevitable Step for TCM is Now
The evolution of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from TCM 1.0 to TCM 4.0 spans 4,000 years, with 4.0 representing the biggest advancement since the stainless steel needle, and will far surpass its impact.
TCM 1.0 / Stones, Bones, and Bamboo
The origins of TCM, dating back about 4000 years to the 4th century, using sharpened stones, bones, or bamboo to stimulate acupuncture points. The foundational principles of TCM, the mapping of the meridian system.
TCM 2.0 / Early Metal Needles
Starting around the 4th century, Chinese acupuncture practitioners experiment with metals like bronze, copper, tin, gold, and silver for acupuncture needles, eventually favoring steel for its flexibility and durability. Enhancing their safety, effectiveness, and accessibility.
TCM 3.0 / Sterile Stainless Steel Needles
Widespread acceptance and accessibility of acupuncture in the West during the 1980s, thanks to the mass production of sterile, disposable stainless steel needles. Improved safety and lowered cost of acupuncture therapy, contributing to its popularity outside Asia.
TCM 4.0
Laser Acupuncture & Photobiomodulation
This combination represents a significant leap forward, utilizing light-based therapies to enhance the therapeutic effects of acupuncture. TCM 4.0 offers a more integrative, modern approach to medicine, providing practitioners with innovative tools to treat a wide range of conditions more effectively, from chronic pain to neurodegenerative diseases.