In response to a question posted on the http://worldacupuncture.com forum I am re running this blogpost in an effort to distinguish the difference in the application of Japanese Acupuncture and TCM.

Although each of these styles has merit, Japanese Acupuncture is unique in it’s ability to promote well-being in patients such Sarica, the subject of the video in this blogpost.

I believe the results speak for themselves and maintain that heavy duty needling could deflate a patient in such a tenuous energetic position.

25 years of clinical experience definitely confirms for me that judicious Japanese acupuncture can provide huge impetus towards better health in people of all ages.

There are many examples and in some cases video on this blog of positive clinical outcomes for children of all ages and adults of all shapes and sizes.

http://www.worldacupunctureblog.com/category/clinical/pre-and-post-natal

http://www.worldacupunctureblog.com/category/infant-acupuncture

According to Traditional East Asian medical physiology and philosophy, from conception to birth the child or children require an enormous amount of energy and nourishment from the mother to go from being a twinkle in the eye to a fully mature fetus.

In Traditional East Asian medicine the energetic impetus for this growth is provided by what we call the mothers Kidney energy and in some instances, depending upon her constitution, lifestyle and general health this scenario can cause a significant energetic imbalances in new mums.

In Traditional East Asian medical physiology the Kidneys provide the energetic basis upon which all metabolic and physiological functions depend.

In addition once the child is born a majority of mothers provide the sole nourishment, keeping production up to speed is the responsibility of Spleen/Pancreas meridian/organs.

Hence when there is an imbalance as a result of a combination of any of the above factors the affect can be extremely diverse and widespread.

Often appearing to be totally unrelated from an orthodox Western medical perspective, the symptoms are often intimately related when viewed from an Traditional East Asian medical perspective

In my experience most mums presenting with post natal health difficulties suffer from a significant imbalance in either or both of these functions, an imbalance reflected by various symptoms .

Including:

Post Natal Depression of varying degrees and severity.

Exhaustion.

Irrational fits of anger and an extremely short fuse.

Lactation difficulties, both quality and quantity.

And the list goes on‚

Regarding the suitability of   Japanese Acupuncture for infants and children, my experience has shown that our medicine can provide an extremely effective adjunct to orthodox medical care, in many cases providing essential relief where orthodox medical applications are hamstrung in their ability to do so without the use of powerful and sometimes unsuitable medication.

I am not saying that acupuncture can replace pharmaceuticals only that in many instances there is huge potential to reduce dosage and dependence.

I believe all questions are most appropriately answered via clinical outcomes.

The ability to walk the talk not just talk the talk is of the utmost importance.

Certainly any modality that can reduce our culture’s dependence upon long-term medication for behavioral problems has to be a positive!

Below is a video of a significant portion of a Japanese Acupuncture Treatment for Post Natal Depression and Spinal Surgery.

Watch Acupuncture for Post-Natal Depression in Educational |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

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Many thanks to Tatania Rubio who specializes in treatment for pregnancy, childbirth and infant acupuncture, for making her clinic space available for this treatment and some excellent camera work!

I recommended Sarica pursue a consistent and committed daily to thrice weekly treatment regime tonifying Ki.3 – Liv.3- GB.40 plus 7 – 9 cones of Tonetskyu or Rice Grain Moxa on ST.36 for the next 6 months.

Below is an email I recently received from Sarica.

I love her dedication and also the power of Japanesel acupuncture to significantly help folk in her situation.

hi there, alan,
so good to hear from you…you’ve been big on my mind, as i’m deep
with appreciation for your help, care and guidance, so i appreciate
your checking in on me. i’ve been faithful with the self-treatment,
including the moxa, and the biggest thing i’ve noticed is that my
brain and spirit are returning. i’d really been struggling with
fighting negativity, and that has improved tremendously. also, my
energy is more sustained, though i’m not pushing too hard with
exercise–just doing about half of what i think i can, and that keeps
me from feeling shaky and overdrawn afterward. finally, i feel like
i have a lot more control over my frustration and anger–i’m not
owned by it as i was, and that is improving my relations with and for
the kids day by day. honestly, i can’t thank you enough .
how are you? so looking forward to seeing you again–that was too
short! and i do hope to practice with you next time around…
you take care, now!
love,
Sarica

Warning!!! Not every Post Natal Depression patient presents with Liver Yang Deficiency Syndrome in the same way that not every Liver Yang Deficiency Patient presents with Post Natal Depression.

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.  For well over a decade, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 40 Traditional Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand and USA. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Traditional Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 25 years clinical experience and 14 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

Join him in Exploring the Art of Acupuncture in the 21st century at  http://www.Worldacupuncture.com

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Today’s Japanese Acupuncture post is primarily pictorial.

Images of infant patients, new born prodigy of existing patients, dolphins at play, the beach and the ocean were all captured in the last week.

I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Wishing you prosperity and peace,

Alan

6 day old Laird resting easy whilst mum has a Japanese Acupuncture treatment

Japanese Acupuncture for dad and bub, mum and bub's twin sister also enjoyed treatment for the flu.

We were lucky enough to be given permission to film the Japanese Acupuncture treatment of both of these delightful infants.

The full video of treatment will soon be added to our growing audio-visual library at http://www.worldacupuncture.com

Fishing, the human version

Fishing, the mammal version

Water Qi/Ki as the ocean meets the land

Lot's of Qi/Ki in this image

The first of a lush sequence of a surfing dolphin

Whoa, dolphin hitching a ride on a very nice lil wave

Dolphin, maximum projection n full speed ahead

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.  For well over a decade, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 40 Traditional Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand and USA. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Traditional Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 25 years clinical experience and 14 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

Join him in Exploring the Art of Acupuncture in the 21st century at  http://www.Worldacupuncture.com

I never cease to be amazed by the clinical efficacy of  Traditional Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy.

Last week Tessa, Zoe and Isla, grandmother, mother, granddaughter/daughter attended clinic together to enable Zoe to receive treatment.

3 generations, Tessa,Isla and Zoe

Tessa was on hand to look after her granddaughter whilst her daughter received treatment.

During our preamble, Tessa revealed that her five month old granddaughter, Isla had been suffering from constipation for more than a week and that both mother and grandmother were becoming increasingly concerned about Isla’s condition.

As a result of that conversation I volunteered to give Isla treatment whilst her mother rested during the second phase of her treatment when the back-shu points were in place.

Shonishin instruments, they look harsh but are applied with great gentleness and sensitivity

Using my hands and shonishin instruments as pictured I applied gentle vibration primarily along the gallbladder meridian from the buttocks to the ankle, secondarily along the stomach meridian on her leg. I also applied a very gentle kneading technique to her tiny buttocks.

To balance these very gentle dispersive techniques on the gallbladder and stomach Meridian’s, I used the palm of my hand to warm the yin aspect of her lower leg.

Two days after the treatment I received this message from Tessa.

‘ Hi Alan, just to let you know that Isla has been to the loo several times since her visit!’

Therein lies yet another reason why I love going to work, I consider it a great privilege to practice Traditional Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy and I remain extremely grateful to Masakazu Ikeda sensei for his inspiration, commitment and guidance regarding the clinical diversity and power of Traditional Acupuncture.

Hope all is well in your world.

Kind regards,

Alan

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.  For well over a decade, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 40 Traditional Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand and USA. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Traditional Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 25 years clinical experience and 14 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

Join him in Exploring the Art of Acupuncture in the 21st century at  http://www.Worldacupuncture.com

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 orthodox medical test under the sun, the medicos can find zilch physiological explanation on her failure to gain weight.

This little one is happy to go an entire day without eating and her mother is becoming increasingly concerned.

Even so Maddy is one switched on little girl, communicating at will through her eyes and actions to all n sundry.

Incidentally she is well ahead of the average in the mobility stakes having sat, crawled and walked well ahead of schedule.

We started with a Spleen Root treatment followed by some gentle work on her Leg Yangming meridian, abdomen and upper back, finishing with some extremely gentle Do-In on her lower leg.

Maddy laughed and smiled her way through treatment protesting only about restriction of movement when Pe7 and SP3 were administered.

Maddy’s mum is at wit’s end, having tried everything Orthodox Medicine and a myriad of  Complimentary Medicines have to offer.

I will keep you posted on progress.

Meanwhile further images of Luminate 09 follow…….

Hope you and yours are well n happy!

Lotsa,

Alan

On yer Bike Son

The Amazing Keno, Acrobat, Magician, Juggler, Stilt Walker, Fire Twirler, Capoeira teacher, Yoga teacher and Setai practitioner, simply hangin out!

Keno, Exceeding the Speed Limit

Rhythmic Routines

At 35 deg C.  Shade was Essential

Variations of Shade

Manual Shade Improvisation

I Suffered a Severe Case of Hair Envy

Tina Bridgman Delivers a Poignant  First Set On The Main Stage.

Eloquent, sometimes haunting, always captivating, what this lady does one-handed  with a guitar and an amazing voice has to be seen and heard to be believed.

Hope all is well in your world.

It has been an action packed October for me, one of the highlight’s being Soma Glick’s Pediatric Acupuncture workshop in Brisbane last weekend.

Workshop Participants, lotsa smiles here!

This extremely enjoyable and practical workshop helped me to consolidate many of the methods that I already use when working with children as well as giving me some brand new skills to refine and a more intimate understanding of the Art of Acupuncture as practiced on smaller beings!

Soma is a very generous presenter and I was enthralled from start to finish.

The practical session on Sunday afternoon when Soma treated several children was illuminating to say the least and confirmed to me that the learning is very much in the doing.

A mega thanks to Soma for her inspiration and commitment to excellence in Acupuncture.

In January 2009 Soma will be presenting a 2 week clinically based workshop in Bali, Indonesia.

This will be an outstanding opportunity to get your hands dirty (sic) and learn on the job in a community clinic for the local children.

A wonderful win-win-win scenario.

I congratulate Soma on putting together a great practical learning opportunity for those wishing to take their practice of Traditional Acupuncture to another level and benefiting the local community simultaneously.

For more info about the course just click on this link

http://www.somadevi.com/

A 3 minute interview with Soma regarding her motivation and inspiration is directly below.

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Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.  For well over a decade, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted in the vicinity of 30 Traditional Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand and USA. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Traditional Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 25 years clinical experience and 14 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

Join him in Exploring the Art of Acupuncture in the 21st century at WorldAcupunctureblog.com

For more info, please visit: WorldAcupuncture.com

Your post ‚More On Acupuncture, Pregnancy and Childbirth‚ is interesting.

As you may recall, at Serono we were aware that Acupuncture was quite helpful for infertile couples in many cases. It seems to me that the pregnancy array - from not being pregnant all the way to giving birth is really the place for Acupuncture.

Would you say that many women would also benefit from Acupuncture for stress relief plus many other reasons past the birth event?

While raising a newborn, infant, child, and teenager ‚etcetera? Is Acupuncture a missed opportunity for women in general and part of the continuum of care for health and wellness?

Or is that saying too much at this point in time and too simplistic??

Thanks again, Alan!

Talk soon‚ Joel

Thanks heaps for your insightful reply and very relevant questions Joel.

25 years of clinical experience definitely confirms for me that judicious traditional acupuncture can provide huge impetus towards better health in people of all ages.

There are many examples and in some cases video on this blog of positive clinical outcomes for children of all ages and adults of all shapes and sizes.

http://www.worldacupunctureblog.com/category/clinical/pre-and-post-natal

http://www.worldacupunctureblog.com/category/infant-acupuncture

Your question regarding acupuncture and stress relief for new mothers using Japanese acupuncture is extremely tantalizing, however, I will do my level best to keep the answers relevant and concise.

According to Traditional East Asian medical physiology and philosophy, from conception to birth the child or children require an enormous amount of energy and nourishment from the mother to go from being a twinkle in the eye to a fully mature fetus.

In Traditional East Asian medicine the energetic impetus for this growth is provided by what we call the mothers kidney energyand in some instances, depending upon her constitution, lifestyle and general health this scenario can cause a significant energetic imbalances in new mums.

In Traditional East Asian medical physiology the kidneys provide the energetic basis upon which all metabolic and physiological functions depend.

In addition once the child is born a majority of mothers provide the sole nourishment, keeping production up to speed is the responsibility of spleen/pancreas meridian/organs.

Hence when there is an imbalance as a result of a combination of any of the above factors the affect can be extremely diverse and widespread.

Often appearing to be totally unrelated from an orthodox Western medical perspective, the symptoms are often intimately related when viewed from an Traditional East Asian medical perspective

Keeping in mind that I am doing my level best to keep the answers relevant and concise, I will not extrapolate to the enth degree regarding these functions, suffice to say. that in my experience most mums presenting with post natal health difficulties suffer from a significant imbalance in either or both of these functions, an imbalance reflected by various symptoms .

Including:

Post Natal Depression of varying degrees and severity.

Exhaustion.

Irrational fits of anger and an extremely short fuse.

Lactation difficulties, both quality and quantity.

And the list goes on‚

Regarding the suitability of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture for infants and children, my experience has shown that our medicine can provide an extremely effective adjunct to orthodox medical care, in many cases providing essential relief where orthodox medical applications are hamstrung in their ability to do so without the use of powerful and sometimes unsuitable medication.

I am not saying that acupuncture can replace pharmaceuticals only that in many instances there is huge potential to reduce dosage and dependence.

As always I believe all questions are most appropriately answered via clinical outcomes.

The ability to walk the talk not just talk the talk is of the utmost importance.

Certainly any modality that can reduce our culture’s dependence upon long-term medication for behavioral problems has to be a positive!

Sarica’s Story So Far.

Part.1 http://www.worldacupunctureblog.com/debilitating-lower-back-dilemmawhat-would-you-suggest-to-this-patient

Part 2. http://www.worldacupunctureblog.com/youve-gotta-know-when-to-hold-and-when-to-fold

Part 3. Japanese Acupuncture Treatment for Post Natal Depression and Spinal Surgery.

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Many thanks to Tatiana Rubio who specializes in treatment for pregnancy, childbirth and infant acupuncture, for making her clinic space available for this treatment and some excellent camera work!

I recommended Sarica pursue a consistent and committed daily to thrice weekly treatment regime tonifying Ki.3 – Liv.3- GB.40 plus 7 – 9 cones of Tonetskyu or Rice Grain Moxa on ST.36 for the next 6 months.

Below is an email I recently received from Sarica.

I love her dedication and also the power of gentle traditional acupuncture to significantly help folk in her situation.

hi there, alan,
so good to hear from you…you’ve been big on my mind, as i’m deep
with appreciation for your help, care and guidance, so i appreciate
your checking in on me. i’ve been faithful with the self-treatment,
including the moxa, and the biggest thing i’ve noticed is that my
brain and spirit are returning. i’d really been struggling with
fighting negativity, and that has improved tremendously. also, my
energy is more sustained, though i’m not pushing too hard with
exercise–just doing about half of what i think i can, and that keeps
me from feeling shaky and overdrawn afterward. finally, i feel like
i have a lot more control over my frustration and anger–i’m not
owned by it as i was, and that is improving my relations with and for
the kids day by day. honestly, i can’t thank you enough .
how are you? so looking forward to seeing you again–that was too
short! and i do hope to practice with you next time around…
you take care, now!
love,
Sarica

Warning!!! Not every Post Natal Depression patient presents with Liver Yang Deficiency Syndrome in the same way that not every Liver Yang Deficiency Patient presents with Post Natal Depression.

Hope all is well in your world.

Most definitely busy in mine.

Firstly the¬† Romi and Megan stories, as 2 full term mums put the heat on acupuncture to induce the delivery their babies ‘NOW !’

Secondly the ‘Debra Betts Pregnancy and Childbirth Workshop‘ held in Brisbane over the weekend and a couple of images from down the coast last weekend.

Next Saturday afternoon 2nd August 2-5pm will be the 3rd in a series of workshops that I am presenting on the ‘Clinical Application of Japanese Acupuncture’ as part of my mentoring program.

The Romi Story in Brief.

2 weeks of acupuncture, in this case 4 treatments and Romi and Trent are now the proud parents of twin daughter’s, weighing in @ 6lb. 12 ozs ea. the 3 girls did it ‘Naturally’ in 7 hours, No drugs.

Phew…..sometimes?

Full Warrior Status for Romi!

( An Extra13lbs.10ozs in that Tummy )

A few days earlier and Megan rang me from the labor ward advising me that she was cancelling her appointment due to the imminent birth of her daughter, Sophie weighed in at a whopping 10lb. 8 ozs.!!!

This interview was recorded 2 days after Megan’s 1st treatment ( Moxa needle SP6 and rice grain moxibustion BL67, for 2nd Treatment I added BL32,33,34 with deeper needling ).

A couple of days later Sophie was born.

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No wonder Megan was cracking the whip during the treatments.

Mega congratulations to 2 very powerful and strong willed mothers.

Ewes are Awesome!

On the weekend Debra Betts presented a lucid and very important workshop on Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Whilst focusing on Acupuncture, Debra managed to convey much of her vast experience as a mid wife and acupuncturist to a captive audience.

Make no mistake, this was an important workshop if you come anywhere near expectant mothers.

Debra’s immense knowledge and experience were obvious and the concise, matter of fact way in which she communicated with us only enhanced the presentation.

Her clinical insights garnered over so many years of practice were gold and I am positive that all who attended left feeling ‘armed and dangerous’.

Thanks Debra,  for the inspiration and a very rewarding and illuminating weekend.

All the best for Sydney and Melbourne.

To get more info just click on this link

http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/Seminar-Future.aspx

Thanks must also go to John Deare, eminent practitioner of Acupuncture and burgeoning entrepreneur, for putting the yolk around his broad shoulders and hosting such a well organised and smoothly run event.

Some great resources are available on Debra’s site

Including educational brochures for patients and reams of valuable content. Highly recommended

http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/Default.aspx

Debra Explains the Meaning of Supportive Care during Pregnancy.

We Had A Good Weekend.

Hamish Seeks Consolation Following the All Blacks(New Zealand) loss to The Wallabies(Aust) in the Rugby.

The Brains Behind The Brawn.

Pleasant Decor…..

Meanwhile not 200 meteres away………………..

Obscured by Cloud, Northern NSW.

In Clinic last week,

Efrat, my trusty assistant;

Ruby, self treating infant patient.

Grandma, simply the ‘catch of the season’ when she snatched Ruby mid air, only inches from crashing to the floor after she toppled off the table whilst attempting to catch a balloon.

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I hope you enjoy this video of Liv’s treatment.

She has been slow to recover from a nasty dose of the flu and continues suffer from a stubborn cough.

My assistant on this morning was 4 year old Jarvis, who is at this tender age, an acupuncture veteran in his own right.

In the background you can hear Jarvis’s 5 month old brother Austin letting his mum know that it is feeding time.

Also watching treatment was Liv’s mum and lil sister.

All the best,

Alan

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Ruby is right on to it, assisting me throughout the treatment!

You can also hear what Grandma has to say about all this!

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At last, back online with a brand new address, updated version of wordpress and some very interesting clinical case histories not to mention the launch of the WorldAcupuncture website and the forthcoming Japanese Acupuncture Workshops in Brisbane, Australia on May 17th, New Jersey 21st/22nd June and San Diego 28th/29th June. For more information please go to http://www.worldacupuncture.com/products/item7.cfm

I am pleased to report an outstanding outcome for 18month old Allyshia who had been suffering from Chronic Chest Congestion for at least 6 months and her long suffering Mum’s a victim of diabolical sleep deprivation as a result of her daughters breathing difficulties at night.

This Video was recorded exactly 7 days after her 1st Infant Acupuncture treatment this year .

I hope you enjoy this video and experience a greater awareness of this extraordinary healing art as a result.

Thanks heaps for your patience and understanding as I continue to climb the Virtual Hill that lies between where we are now and where we can go with WorldAcupuncture .

Hope all is well with you and yours,

Alan

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