When I teach Zang-Fu Theory, my students always ask, “Where does the Pericardium fit in?” It’s a great question—after all, we have 5 Zang organs but 6 Fu organs. The San Jiao is clearly defined, but the Pericardium often seems left out. That’s because in TCM, the Pericardium is considered an extension of the Heart—not any [...]
The Xi-Cleft acupuncture points can truly be game changers in clinical practice. These 16 special points can play a crucial role in our treatment protocols, especially in pain management and enhancing patient outcomes. So let's take a closer look at how to effectively utilize these points to benefit your practice. Xi-cleft points are acupuncture points where Qi [...]
Acupuncture points location can be challenging for anyone learning acupuncture, and I often hear from my students about the difficulty in remembering these locations. If you've found yourself struggling, you're definitely not alone. In this video class, we're going to simplify the process and explore the location of all the acupuncture points across the 12 main meridians. [...]
I love the Bladder Channel! The Bladder acupuncture points are incredibly relevant in clinical practice, especially for treating back pain, urinary issues, and emotional imbalances. In my practice, I frequently use points like BL23 (Shen Shu), BL40 (Wei Zhong), and BL60 (Kun Lun) - they ROCK! 😍 In this latest instalment of my acupuncture points video series, [...]
I was first introduced to Balance System Acupuncture years ago. Dr. Richard Tan to Vancouver, Canada to teach. Yes, I had the unique opportunity to learn from Dr. Tan himself! I was instantly captivated by the theory and quick effectiveness that Balance Acupuncture offered to my patients. The first foundational Level 1 - Single Systems course truly [...]
Today, I look at the Gallbladder channel and its 44 acupuncture points functions and location made easy. Without a doubt, the TCM Gallbladder is such the perfect organ to the TCM Liver within the Zang Fu organ theory in Chinese medicine. 🧐 The Gallbladder system is fantastic for reinforcing the TCM Liver system in many ways! First by relaxing [...]
