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Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy Workshop, San Francisco

Alan — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:55:34 +0000

Power of the Classics, Liver Deficiency Syndrome Presented by Edward Obaidey Convened by the International Acupuncture Network. In March this year I was privileged to attend this excellent Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy workshop. Sadly, Masakazu Ikeda sensei was unable to present this year, as a result and at Ikeda sensei’s behest Edward Obaidey did his level …

Introduction to Japanese Acupuncture

Andrew — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:30:24 +0000

The aim of this series is not to focus on the pros and cons of the different approaches to Acupuncture, but rather to demonstrate how Japanese Acupuncture relates to and complements TCM Acupuncture. Through our clinical and educational experience it has become evident that practitioners who understand the appropriate application of both styles end up …

Japanese Acupuncture – Contact Needling

Andrew — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:28:13 +0000

This is an excerpt from a lesson on the World Acupuncture Learning Program in which we discuss the proper technique for applying contact needling to the surface of the skin. This seemingly simple Japanese Acupuncture technique is excellent for deficient patients or can be applied to accentuate any carefully considered treatment. Practising this skill is …

Japanese Acupuncture for Ulcerative Colitis

Andrew — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:50:48 +0000

This video is a description of an effective Japanese Acupuncture treatment for Ulcerative Colitis using very gentle non retention and very superficial retention needling. We offer an online learning program that teaches the techniques and theory discussed in this video at World Acupuncture

Japanese Acupuncture for Infants

Andrew — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:35:09 +0000

It may not look like much is happening here, but if you have been watching and listening to our videos you may be aware of the results that we get in clinic using gentle, fast, non retention Japanese Acupuncture needling. Children and Infants respond even better to this style of acupuncture point and meridian stimulation. …

Japanese Acupuncture Treatment for Ankle Injury and Sports performance

Andrew — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:45:46 +0000

The techniques and theories used in Japanese Acupuncture are diverse and truly holistic. Athletes not only respond brilliantly to the aspect of treatment aimed at their musculoskeletal complaints, they are also keenly aware of any subtle shifts or lifts in their mental focus and energy levels that they get as a result of the treatment. …

Japanese Acupuncture Study Camp with Ikeda Sensei 2011

Andrew — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:04:24 +0000

In November, 2011 Masakazu Ikeda sensei held a study camp at his clinic in Imabari, Japan. Participating in this camp were members of the Nan Jing study group that meets up monthly on the Gold Coast, Australia. All of the participants were students of Acupuncture practitioners in Australia who have studied with and been strongly …

What you might not but perhaps should know about Japanese Acupuncture

Alan — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:43:57 +0000

I really want to communicate to you the diversity of Japanese acupuncture treatment. Many patients are under the mistaken impression that acupuncture is only good for relieving pain, musculoskeletal problems and fertility treatments. I would just like to recount 5 short case histories to help broaden your understanding of the versatility of this amazing healing …

Exercises for patients – Neck and Shoulders

Andrew — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:53:04 +0000

Japanese Acupuncture therapy can include needling, moxa, massage, exercise and lifestyle advice. There are many simple and beneficial exercises that you can learn yourself and then teach to your patients that improve the mobility and strength of joints, rejuvenate energy, calm the mind and build self awareness. This article looks at exercises to help release …

Japanese Acupuncture and Safe Ondan Moxibustion

Alan — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:51:20 +0000

In Japanese Acupuncture we often use Ondan rather than crude moxa for needle head moxibustion. Using tape to stabilize the protective cardboard guards is essential in many situations as clearly demonstrated in the images below.