Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most powerful yet often overlooked aspects of acupuncture: extra acupuncture points. If you’re like me, you probably use Yin Tang all the time—it’s a staple in my treatments. But many students and new graduates tend to overlook the incredible potential of extra points, possibly because they don’t get [...]
As acupuncture students and practitioners, we know that emotions are not abstract—they live in the body and affect the movement of Qi and Blood. Among all emotions, anger is one of the most clinically common, yet it’s often misunderstood. Globally, 22% of adults report feeling angry most of the time, and studies show 65% of office [...]
Today, I want to talk about acupuncture points for anxiety, worry and overthinking in TCM. Let me ask you something I ask my students and patients all the time: Are you someone who has anxiety, or worries a lot or tends to overthink everything? If the answer is yes — welcome to the club, my friend. [...]
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. [...]
