Exploring Acupuncture for Fire Fighter Health & Wellness

Objectives and Summary:

Join us for an informative webinar exploring how acupuncture can support the physical and mental well-being of fire fighters and other first responders. Acupuncture can offer a natural and effective way to manage pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, treat addictions, and enhance overall resilience. Led by a 15-year fire service veteran and acupuncture practitioner, topics covered will include exploring what acupuncture is and how it can be effective; fire fighter specific issues that can be treated, and explanation of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) auricular protocol used for PTSD and addiction.

Presented By:

Dr. Nikki Kelly, AP, DACM

IAFF Local 2969 E-Board, Acupuncturist
Nikki is a 15-year fire service veteran which includes Fire fighter/EMT, driver operator(engineer), dispatcher, fire inspector and fire investigator. Holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine with a focus on fire fighter behavioral health and wellness, certified yoga instructor with Yoga for First Responders, 200 hr yoga teacher training, peer coordinator for all Brevard County municipalities, peer support/CISM team member for Brevard County Fire Rescue, L2969 E-board member.

Hannah Elmore, MSW

Sr. Clinical Outreach Coordinator
Hannah Elmore is the Clinical Outreach Coordinator for the IAFF Center of Excellence through Advanced Recovery Systems. Hannah works with first responders through connection to behavioral health resources, providing education, and offering support. Hannah educates on behavioral health topics pertaining to the fire service and first responder communities to departments, peer teams, families and clinicians. Hannah is certified in IAFF Peer Support.