Technique and Point Location
Saturday 12:00am- 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am- 2:00 pm
This session is devoted to becoming familiar with the basic tools of acupuncture: needles and moxa. Liberal time is dedicated to hands-on practice.
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Needling Technique: Types of needles, methods of tonification or dispersion, clean needle technique, indications and contraindications
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Moxibustion Technique: Types of moxa, techniques of moxa treatment, indications and contraindications
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Adjunctive Techniques: Acupressure, Electroacupuncture, herbal remedies
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Handling Special Situations: Preventing and addressing acupuncture mishaps, cautions and contraindications
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Point Location
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12 Principal Channels: location, palpation, treatment technique for major points of all 12 Principal channels
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Ren Mai, Du Mai: Curious Vessels which comprise the anterior and posterior midsagittal line
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Curious Points: Specific points with unique clinical applications
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Auricular Points: Ear points with many clinical uses
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