Allevia Health, Inc. is pleased to announce it is offering trainings in the use of Alpha-Stim(r) cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) with the opportunity for certification in proficiency. The first trainings will be held August 4 in Seattle and August 18 in Portland. Health care providers will learn about cranial electrotherapy stimulation for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The Alpha-Stim device has been FDA-approved for use in treating these conditions. Applied simply through ear clips, the Alpha-Stim delivers a mild, often subsensory (.5 hz) pulse to the earlobes. Anti-anxiety effects are typically felt immediately and last for one or two days after a treatment. Relief from depression typically requires 3 or more weeks of treatments. The device increases levels of endorphins and serotonin in the brain as well as normalizing brain wave patterns.
CES can be used with patients by any health care provider who is licensed to diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, or insomnia. This includes physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, psychologists and licensed social workers.
The training will include review of the relevant research and clinical results and demonstration of the Alpha-Stim devices. The training also provides an excellent opportunity to ask questions and to talk with other providers who have experience with CES. While certification is not required to use the Alpha-Stim in one’s practice, many practitioners find that the in-depth training is helpful in incorporating the Alpha-Stim into their practice.
Providers interested in participating, and patients interested in more information on CES, may call Allevia Health, Inc. at 800-684-9343 or email info@alleviahealth.com.
