Provider Seminars in May 2009: Register Now

Practitioners in Oregon and Washington are invited to our upcoming seminars to gain knowledge, proficiency, and skill in the principles and clinical practice of Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) and Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET).

Our workshops review the research, FDA status, and clinical use of CES and MET, safe and increasingly popular non-pharmacological treatments of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and pain. CES can be used as a standalone therapy and it also combines well with CBT, EMDR and biofeedback therapies. It can be invaluable tool of every mental health practitioner. Certificates of proficiency are available upon successful completion of a multiple-choice test. Continuing education credits (7 hours) are available through the Washington State Psychological Association.

Workhops are scheduled to be held May 16, 2009 in Spokane, WA and on May 30, 2009 in the Portland OR area (Vancouver WA). Please call us at 800-684-9343 if you are interested in enrolling or if you have any questions. You may also email us at info@alleviahealth.com.

New Earclip Design Available

A new model of earclip electrodes is available for the application of CES with Alpha-Stim® 100 and Alpha-Stim® SCS. This new model (CE3) features a miniature pole that holds the Earclip Electrode Pad (item #EEP) firmly in place. To order please visit http://www.alleviahealth.com/supplies.htm#CE-3B. Allevia Health, Inc. is shipping all new units, including rentals, with the new earclip electrodes.

Workshop at WSPA Fall Convention

A workshop on Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CE: 3 hours) will be offered at the Washington State Psychological Association Fall Convention.

Providers may register here: http://www.wapsych.org/displayconvworkspecific.cfm?rquery=listworkshops&convnbr=5805&workshopnbr=23481&showmember=0

Albany Democrat-Herald publishes front page article on Alpha-Stim

http://www.democratherald.com/articles/2008/04/06/news/local/1aaa06_diy-ect.txt

Zapping brain can ease illnesses
By Alex Paul
April 5, 2008

Introduction to Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)

Introduction to Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) sponsored by Washington State Psychological Association (Chapter 6) presented by Kenneth Shultz, Ed.D. Location: SW Washington Medical Center (Health Education Wing), Vancouver, WA (parking entrance on NE 92nd Avenue) view map and directions here P Learning Objectives: Participants will learn to (1) describe cranial electrotherapy stimulation and its FDA indications and (2) describe clinical findings for use of CES P Schedule: 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm 1:00pm-1:30pm Social/Networking Presentation Short Chapter Meeting P CE Credits: Continuing Education credit of 1 hour available for successful completion of the presentation. CE credit free for WSPA members, $25 for non-members. Washington State Psychological Association is approved by American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Washington State Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. P Registration: Please contact Kathleen Bruhn, PhD at kathleen_bruhn@yahoo.com or (360) 567-3067 for reservation

http://www.alleviahealth.com/cmeducation.htm

Alpha-Stim Certificates of Proficiency in CME

We are happy to announce a new certification program that allows practitioners in Oregon and Washington State to gain knowledge, proficiency and skill in the principles and clinical practice of Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) and Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET).

Our workshops review the research, FDA status and clinical use of CES and MET, safe and increasingly popular non-pharmacological treatments of anxiety, depression, insomnia and pain. CES combines well with CBT, EMDR and biofeedback therapies and can be invaluable as a clinical tool of every mental health practitioner. Certificates of proficiency are available upon successful completion of a multiple-choice test. WSPA pending.

Registration form can be downloaded here: http://www.alleviahealth.com/cmeducation.htm

Filing with insurance

Many patients want to know how to file insurance claims for Alpha-Stim devices for all of their FDA-registered indications, including anxiety, depression, insomnia and pain. We strongly encourage all patients to file claims for their Alpha-Stim units. Although we currently do not file insurance claims for individual patients, our staff will be happy to assist our clients in the process. We can provide clients with sample cover letters to use when filing a claim and we can talk with adjusters or medical directors at insurance companies to provide additional guidance and education. Alpha-Stim insurance filing information is available at: http://www.alleviahealth.com/insurance.htm The cover letter may be requested by writing Allevia Health, Inc. Patient Support at info@alleviahealth.com.