Learn why and how Acupuncture Point Combinations work in practice and how to boost your treatment results through the rationale of adding synergistic combinations.

Students & practitioners need to respond to clinical challenges in creative & flexible ways and this seminar will guide them in the art of construction of effective treatment protocols. Clinically useful combination are presented throughout, along with case studies and practical demonstrations to show the application of theory to practice.
David is an author of the acclaimed book The Principles and Practical Application of Acupuncture Point Combinations, as well as lecturing and speaking abroad. He is Director & Owner of 4 Little Monkeys Pty Ltd, a Fellow 5+ at Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) & a member of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA). This online course will cover extended theory presented in a practical and applicable manner over the course of two full days within a classroom setting.

Program

Day 1

Overview and Introduction
Why acupuncture point combinations matter
How acupuncture point combinations work
Treating the person, not the disease
How to combine acupuncture points using the Zàng Fǔ patterns and signs/symptoms
Local and distal points on the same channel; on any channel
Yīn Yáng partners – Five Elements (Wǔ Xíng)
Yīn Yīn partners (Six Divisions)
Yáng Yáng partners (Six Divisions)
Recordings of Presenter demonstrations – where relevant
Select Recordings of Attendee practical – chosen from the theory done previously

The Theory behind Point Selection and Combining Points- Why you would select certain point combinations for certain conditions and why these are effective in treatment
Top and bottom
Left and right
Front and back
Whole body
Corresponding/mirroring
Points with similar Pīn Yīn names/meanings – including Shén and Tiān
Original (Yuán) Yīn and Yáng
Crown and Third Eye
Triangle/Pyramid of Power
Open the Four Gates
Three Regions/Powers – Heaven, Earth, Human (Tiān Dì Rén)
Three Yīn 6’s
Figure Eight – Wǔ Shén/Five Spirits balancing

Day 2

The Theory behind Point Selection and Combining Points- Why you would select certain point combinations for certain conditions and why these are effective in treatment
Zàng Fǔ/Sān Jiāo balance
The Great Five
Chain and Lock
Kidney Spirit Gate
Bright Foyer, Watchtower, Court, Fence and Shield
Back Shù Transporting, Front Collecting, Yuán Source
Host/Guest – Yuán Source and Luò Connecting

Part 4 – practical
Recordings of Presenter demonstrations – where relevant
Select Recordings of Attendee practical – chosen from the theory done previously

What You Get When You Register Today

  • Course notes to keep
  • 8 Hours and 44 Minutes
  • 9 CPDS with CPD Certificate
  • 5 years access

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