Meridian Therapy Japanese Classical Acupuncture

Japanese Classical Acupuncture

Meridian therapy is a school of Japanese acupuncture which is distinguished by its emphasis on the classics, its utilization of the five-phase points in treating the root of disease, and the importance which it attaches to palpatory skills in diagnosis and point location.
Japanese Classical Acupuncture: Introduction to Meridian Therapy is noted for the clarity and simplicity of its style, and is the most highly regarded introduction to this subject in Japan. The theoretical and historical basis, diagnostic framework and treatment strategies of meridian therapy are discussed in detail.

The author provides a step-by-step introduction to pulse and abdominal diagnosis, and explains how to incorporate the concepts and techniques of meridian therapy into other styles of acupuncture. The text is interwoven with case histories and anecdotes from the author's lengthy practice.

Extensively edited in collaboration with the author to fit the needs of Western acupuncturists, this book opens the door to Japanese classical acupuncture for Western practitioners.

C O N T E N T S

Theoretical Foundations of Meridian Therapy: yin/yang & the five phases, etiology, basic principals
Diagnosis: looking, listening, questioning, pulse & abdominal diagnosis
Differentiating the Pattern of Imbalance: symptomology of the Organs, meridians and other parts of the body, practical examples
Treatment: root & symptomatic treatment, five-phase points & their application, selection of points
Case Histories

Meridian Therapy is a system of clinical acupuncture utilized in Japan and rooted not only in the acupuncture classic (the Su Wen, Ling Shu, and Nan Jing) but also the modern clinical experience of highly successful Japanese clinicians. It is a very sophisticated modality that offers Western students, practitioners, and their patients a practical way of choosing and applying treatment in the light ... Read More...

Japanese Acupuncture: A Clinical Guide is a practical guide to tools, skills, and techniques common to all acupuncture practice with emphasis on those that are uniquely or creatively Japanese. It is clear, direct, and completely illustrated with high resolution close-up photography. The instructions are simple and concise so they may be easily applied to the practice of any acupuncture tradition. ... Read More...