Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 1
by Neil Gumenick
Neil Gumenick raises the importance of the accuracy of point location. In Part 1 of 6 sessions, he covers the Command points on Heart and Small Intestine Meridians.
Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 1
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure.Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions.
In session 1, Professor Gumenick covers points on the Heart and Small Intestine meridians.
Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 min Introduction: Importance of accurate point location and physical contact with the patient
15 min - 30 minThe Heart Meridian, points 9-3
30 min - 45 minThe Small Intestine Meridian, points 1-8
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
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Yo San University, Emperor's College and SAMRA University.
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The information we received in this course is extremely valuable coming from a practitioner with such a long experience. It is instructive and refreshing.Simone C.United States
Neil is a fantastic teacher: clear, well prepared, and passionately dedicated to this system of medicine.Leonard K.United States
A great refresher, especially for points I tend not to use.Susan M.United States
The Professor is passionate about the points and it rubs off.Tess R.United States
Well Structured courseAlison O.Australia
Neil Gumenick brings the Five Element practice to life, showing without a doubt the efficacy of this compassionate and deeply healing technique. He communicates clearly and gets to the heart of the matter.Mary L.Canada
Good course, helped me brush up on point location. Neil is engaging and interesting, and gets the information across clearly.Heather B.Canada
I guess I was hoping use of each point would be reviewed but I guess that would be overwhelming.Jill K.United States of America
Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 1
Heart and Small Intestine
by Neil GumenickPoint Location Series: Command Points - Course 1
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure.Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions.
In session 1, Professor Gumenick covers points on the Heart and Small Intestine meridians.
Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 min Introduction: Importance of accurate point location and physical contact with the patient
15 min - 30 minThe Heart Meridian, points 9-3
30 min - 45 minThe Small Intestine Meridian, points 1-8
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Teacher
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The information we received in this course is extremely valuable coming from a practitioner with such a long experience. It is instructive and refreshing.Simone C.United States
Neil is a fantastic teacher: clear, well prepared, and passionately dedicated to this system of medicine.Leonard K.United States
A great refresher, especially for points I tend not to use.Susan M.United States
The Professor is passionate about the points and it rubs off.Tess R.United States
Well Structured courseAlison O.Australia
Neil Gumenick brings the Five Element practice to life, showing without a doubt the efficacy of this compassionate and deeply healing technique. He communicates clearly and gets to the heart of the matter.Mary L.Canada
Good course, helped me brush up on point location. Neil is engaging and interesting, and gets the information across clearly.Heather B.Canada
I guess I was hoping use of each point would be reviewed but I guess that would be overwhelming.Jill K.United States of America