Bridging the Gap between TCM and Japanese Acupuncture
Brisbane 2010: This workshop endeavors to show how the theory and practice of Japanese Acupuncture fits in to the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Brisbane 2010 - Part 1 - Pulse DiagnosisThe Brisbane 2010 Bridging the Gap Workshop was a series of treatments performed with a discussion of theory along the way. Take a seat in the front row and enjoy....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 2 - Abdominal DiagnosisA fundamental primer in abdominal diagnosis. Learn when this diagnostic procedure is and is not effective! Alan palpates a patient and then explains his findings and their significance (with diagram). An effective hand configuration is demonstrated, as is a basic palpatory routine. In this instance, the abdominal palpation reveals a Liver Excess condition....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 3 Diagnosis in Japanese AcupunctureAlan takes stock of the changes that have occurred in the pulse after the palpation of the abdomen. An important aspect of the abdominal presentation of Liver Deficiency is diagrammed and explained....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 4 Formulating a treatment in Japanese AcupunctureIn this video we see a non-classical but highly effective selection of five-phase points chosen to treat kidney deficiency/yin deficiency/heat syndrome....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 5 Root Treatment in Japanese AcupunctureSee Alan applying a Kidney Deficiency root treatment (tonifying needling on LU-5, KI-7). You will learn more about how to breathe, where and how to focus and what you should be doing with your hands....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 6 Back Shu NeedlingAlan is retaining needles in a patient's back after a lung deficiency liver excess root treatment. You will see him locate and needle GB-20, 21, BL-13, 18, 20 and 23 (BL-58 is also needled off camera)....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 7 Pulse Diagnosis Treatment 2 Part 1 - Questioning and Front TreatmentHeadache...More
Brisbane 2010 Part 9 - Tonifying in Japanese AcupunctureIn this video you will see the tonification component of a root treatment for a Liver Deficiency/Yin Deficiency/Heat Pattern....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 10 - Treatment 2 Part 4 - Shunting in Japanese AcupunctureAlan provides a clear and thorough explanation (and demonstration) of the exact process of shunting heat. You will learn exactly what occurs physically and energetically during the correct application of shunting....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 11 - Treatment 2 Part 5 - Back Shu NeedlingAlan is using his palpatory skills and communication to tailor the back treatment to his patient. In this case, the palpation and needling is not overly delicate around the neck and shoulders, allowing dispersion of accumulated heat....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 12 Treatment 3 Part 1 - Diagnosis DiscussionAlan diagnoses a student suffering from a Yin Deficiency syndrome. In the process, he explains some of the pathophysiology involved in yin deficiency conditions. There is also some useful discussion on the correct way to take the pulse....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 13 Treatment 3 Part 2 - Pulse DiscussionAlan explains and diagrams his pulse findings in detail. There is a demonstration of what changes in the pulse can occur during bereavement and with yin deficiency syndromes....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 14 Pathogenesis of TorticollisLearn about the pathomechanisms related to deficiency heat. Alan explains the process by which liver and kidney yin deficiencies can result in stiff necks, shoulders and headaches....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 15 - Treatment 3 Part 4The end of the third treatment at the Brisbane workshop...More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 16 The Philosophy Behind Tonifying NeedlingShort but very sweet. Alan provides a succinct and practical philosophy of the energetics of tonification. There are also some useful tips on dispersive needling technique....More
Brisbane 2010 - Part 17 Physiology of BloodWe take a look at the liver and gall bladder's complementary roles in blood physiology. Alan outlines treatment strategies for blood stasis, explaining when to shunt the gall bladder meridian and when to shunt the liver meridian. The uses of different spleen root treatment points in liver excess conditions is also explained....More
Brisbane 2010 - Liver Excess Part 18In this Video Alan offers quite a detailed explanation regarding the pathogenesis of Liver Excess as described in Japanese Acupuncture theory....More