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Sunday, March 29th, 2009It is exactly 2 weeks since my return from Ikeda sensei’s clinic and I am only just beginning to get a sense of what I learned.
At sensei’s clinic in Imabari, Japan, conversation was at a premium, a direct result of my diabolical Japanese literacy levels.
Ikeda sensei’s teaching was almost exclusively in the doing and my [...]
World Acupuncture Journeys in Japan
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009Greetings and Salutations,
Welcome to the next stage in my journey to Imabari, Japan to visit Masakazu Ikeda sensei in an effort to further develop my skill in and understanding of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.
Today I am posting the final images of my stay in Shin-Osaka and selected images taken during my train journey from Shin-Osaka to [...]
World Acupuncture in Shin Osaka, Japan
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009G’Day from Downunda,
Here a few more images of my visit to Japan.
I stayed at the ‘New Osaka Hotel’ just a stones throw from Shin- Osaka station, where I eventually boarded the ‘Shinkansen’ to Okayama.
A very reasonable rate of US$70 including breakfast was available through ‘Hotel Travel.com‘ and there was an awesome restaurant just up the [...]
Japanese Acupuncture in Japan
Friday, March 6th, 2009Greetings and Salutations,
After what has been an extremely busy week in clinic I am preparing to leave for Japan tomorrow morning.
My visit to Imabari on the Island of Shikoku in Southern Japan to observe at Masakazu Ikeda sensei’s clinic will be my first in 7 years and my anticipation grows by the hour.
I unashamadely model [...]
Why Traditional Japanese Acupuncture?
Monday, March 2nd, 2009Greetings n Salutations,
Here are some very good reasons why you might choose Japanese Acupuncture, as a patient and/or student.
Two very different emails about the tradition of Acupuncture, one from a student and the other from a patient
Whilst I am very grateful to be the subject of their words, it is Traditional Acupuncture and my many [...]
World Acupuncture on the West Coast of New Zealand
Friday, February 20th, 2009Gooday,
Thanks for visiting.
I trust I have done some justice to The Land of Lord of the Rings in one of the final pictorial post’s of my recent travels in the Shaky Isles.
Wonderful hospitality, amazing weather, magnificent scenery, pristine waters, trusty hire car, some seriously fine entertainment and well in excess of 100 Sand Fly bites [...]
Fiery Musical Luminations from Luminate 09
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009Greetings n Salutations,
This will be my final post regarding the Luminate 09 Music and Lifestyle Festival.
I must confess !
On the final night in the midst of an inspirational set by Adham Shaikh, who’s music and my desire to capture pertinent images of Adham in full swing was my primary motivation for attending the festival, I [...]
Luminations of Fun n Games
Monday, February 16th, 2009G’Day, hope all is well in your world,
A few more images from’ Luminate 09′.
It was a privilege to be amongst people so intent on celebrating Life in such an entertaining way.
Lotsa,
Alan
Daily Jam Session, the boys get down n dirty
In Da Groove
Havin A Real Good Time
No Age Limit at Luminate 09
Who’s Havin Fun?
What Was That I [...]
12 Month Old Baby Enjoys Her 1st Japanese Acupuncture Treatment
Thursday, February 12th, 2009Gooday To You,
It’s blustery, rainy and an ominous skied Rainbow Bay today.
In clinic yesterday we treated a 12 month old Maddison who weighed just 5kgs.
This beautiful girl was an absolute delight to treat, her happy demeanor affected us all in the most positive way.
After 3 months in hospital accompanied by her mum and undergoing every [...]
World Acupuncture Goes Tribal
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009G’Day,
Another day in Rainbow Bay sees cloudy skies and tiny waves. The following ‘Luminate 09′ images of the opening ceremony, fire twirlers, performers and a captivated audience reflects the ‘organic’ nature of proceedings duly presenting some visually exciting and photographically challenging opportunities.
Some Like It Hot!
Definitely a stimulating and totally left field experience for me.
Hope you [...]