Dr. Cole Magbanua’s Bodymapping Acupuncture Technique is an anatomical based distal point method following in the spirit of Master Tung’s acupuncture. This seminar offers the basics of distal point acupuncture with emphasis on channel location, point selection, and needle technique. We will cover anatomical bone and muscle correspondence, and the treatment of them. We will demonstrate these powerful techniques and perform sample treatments.
Day 1
The morning offers the basics of distal point acupuncture with emphasis on channel location, point selection, and needle technique. The afternoon will cover channel location, point location, needle technique, and demonstration. We will also look into anatomy and muscle correspondence.
- What is Bodymapping acupuncture technique
- Features of Bodymapping
- Development of Bodymapping
- Bodymapping images
- Extremity image
- Torso image
- Head image
- Bodymapping channel relationships
- Chinese name pairs
- Clock opposite pairs
- Same channel
- Specific channel mapping
- Band Theory
- Human anatomical relationships introduction
- Bone and joint comparisons
- Muscle, tendon and ligament comparisons
- Examples and demonstration of acupuncture technique and point location
Day 2
The most used and effective acupuncture points will be covered in detail with emphasis on location, usages, and needle technique. Needling demonstrations and treatments will round out the lecture.
- Review of images and channel relationships
- Favorite and discovered points and locations
- LU 1-2, 5-6, 7-9, 10, Chong zi, Chong Xian
- LK, LI5, LI6-8, LI10
- ST 32, ST36-37, ST38-39, ST43
- SP 5/LR4, SP5.5, SP9
- HT 3, HT4-7, Pisiform point, Mu guan, Gu guan
- Examples and demonstration of acupuncture technique and point location
Day 3
This day is a continuation of favourite and effective points. Needle technique, angles, and location will be demonstrated. The afternoon will cover anatomical palpation and treatment based on anatomical correspondence. Students may also have an opportunity to practice needle technique as time allows.
- Continuation of favourite and effective points
- SI 3-5, SI Joint point, Gan Men, SI9-10
- BL 9-10, BL57-Achiles, BL58-40, Zheng Jin – Bo Qiu, BL60
- KD 3-7, KD6, KD22-27
- PC 3.5, PC4, PC5-6, PC7
- TW 15
- GB 32-34, GB39, GB41
- LR 3.5, LR5
- CV 9-15, CV15-22, CV22-24
- GV 20
- Examples and demonstration of acupuncture technique and point location
Day 3 Sample Video
What You Get When You Register Today
- 15.5 CPD points
- 15 hours, 29 minutes of video footage
- 5 years access