Japanese Acupuncture and TCM

Japanese Acupuncture is distinctly different in application from it's 2nd cousin TCM. 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 … [Read more...]

Stephen Brown’s Inspirational Japanese Acupuncture workshop

Stephen Brown's inspirational Japanese Acupuncture workshop is still fresh in my mind. The Walkabout Creek function center deep in the hills in pristine eucalyptus forest country northwest of Brisbane, a magical location discovered by eminent traditional acupuncturist/herbalist, East Asian … [Read more...]

Japanese Acupuncture helps 8 months pregnant patient overcome debilitating stomach virus

Jackie contacted me last Thursday, almost 8 months pregnant with her 3rd child she had contracted a debilitating virus that was causing constant diarrhea and nausea. She had been suffering from with this potentially dangerous condition since the previous Sunday, unable to keep fluids or solids on … [Read more...]

Japanese Acupuncture for Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow

This post concerns Japanese Acupuncture treatment for Tennis/Golfer's Elbow and assisting Sarica to accelerate her patients recovery. Sarica is a graduate of  PCOM (Pacific College of Oriental Medicine) in San Diego, has settled in Arizona, USA, been in practice for several years and is extremely … [Read more...]

Japanese Acupuncture V Dry Needling

I write this post on this significantly wet winter morning, the ocean continues to rage with wind torn waves and whitewater exploding randomly, relentlessly pounding the foreshore. This week I presented two very different workshops, one for the physiotherapists with whom I work in Brisbane, the … [Read more...]

Japanese Acupuncture and Sterilization

Please read my reply to a pertinent question regarding sterilization and Japanese Acupuncture  from Mark in Tennessee. Greetings Mark, Thank you for your continued interest and commitment to the practice of Traditional Acupuncture. I hope all goes well for you and yours. I can only answer your … [Read more...]

The Art of Japanese Acupuncture

It 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 … [Read more...]

Japanese Acupuncture V Chinese Acupuncture

This article was written and submitted for publication by Kelly Kilpatrick. Many thanks for your interest and commitment Kelly. The Difference between Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture When you think of acupuncture, it’s natural to think Chinese in the same breath. Not many people are familiar … [Read more...]

Japanese Acupuncture for Post Viral Syndrome

Japanese Acupuncture treatment for Steve's Post Viral Syndrome has been successful over a number of years. You can watch the Video of the entire treatment right here. Using a Spleen root treatment (Pe7-Sp3) and dispersing the excessive heat in the Liver (Liv.2) and Yangming meridians (St43-Co2) has … [Read more...]

MIA Missing In Action

G'Day, You may have noticed that all of my previous posts, hundreds of photos and over 40 videos have disappeared from this blog. Please accept my apologies and be ensured that we are working flat out to rectify the problem. In the meantime I am heading south to recover from what has been a very … [Read more...]