Course Overview

In this Qiological session, we will introduce a simple, systematic and comprehensive model for diagnosis and treatment. This model is based on classical principles, SAAM Acupuncture organ relationships and Meridian Therapy diagnosis and needling protocol.

In the first installment, a simple method for pulse- and abdominal diagnosis was introduced. In the second installment, a new way of looking at disease progression was discussed.

In this installment we will be discussing a topic which is often breezed over, but is ever so important to proper and effective acupuncture medicine. This is the anatomy of the meridians and their points.

The importance of being intimate with meridian and point anatomy cannot be overstated - it is vital for effective and efficient practice since it helps us to understand the proper meaning and application of diagnosis, treatment and the needling protocol of Tonification, Shunting and Draining.

Course Objectives

• Anatomy of the Meridians and their points.
• The role of the Heart Protector and the Ming Men in Meridian and point Anatomy.
• The points as anatomical structures and how they react to pathology.
• A Discussion on Tonification and on Draining vs Shunting.
• How to locate and treat the points. Tonification and Shunting with contact needling.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 minThe first section, we will discuss: Anatomy of the Meridians and their points. The role of the Heart Protector and the Ming Men in Meridian and point Anatomy.

30 min - 1 hrsThe second section, we will discuss the points as anatomical structures and how they react to pathology. A Discussion on Tonification and on Draining vs Shunting.

1 hrs - 1.5 hrsThe third section, you will learn how to locate and treat the points. Tonification and Shunting with contact needling.