| #1: Clean Needle Technique,
Needling Technique and point location. Fundamentals
of Yin and Yang and the 5 phase theory. TCM theory part
1.
#2: Ancillary techniques including cupping, bleeding,
pediatric acupuncture moxabustion, Gua Sha, electro-acupuncture
and auricular acupuncture. TCM theory part 2.
#3: TCM theory part 3 and introduction to Japanese
acupuncture and polairty techniques, treating low back
pain.
#4: Japanese acupuncture part 2. Akabane diagnosis,
electro-acupuncture techniques. Treatment of the cervical
region.
#5: Japanese acupuncture part 3. Treatment of structural
problems in the scapula and hips region. Treatment of
the upper extremities.
#6: Devising a treatment approach and the use of points.
Japanese acupuncture 4. Treatment of the lower extremity
with Pachi Pachi, electro-acupuncture and the extra
vessels.
#7: Hip and Sciatic Treatment Protocols. The use of
Pachi Pachi in sciatica. Introduction to off meridian
points in the treatment of low back pain, esiatica and
hip pain.
Required Text: Throughout the program you will
be required to read from the following texts. They are
available in the University Bookstore:
- Medical Asepsis for Acupuncturists (Safety Course
Handout), by John Pirog
- Foundations of Chinese Medince, By Giovanni Maciocia
- Close to the Bone, by David Legge OR Treating
Pain with Traditional Chinese Medicine, by Dagmar
Riley
- A Manual of Acupuncture, by Deadman (preferred)
or Sieren Pictorial Atlas of Acupuncture or Fundamentals
of Chinese Acupuncture by Ellis, Wiseman, Boss
Recommended Equipment: Each student should purchase
funamentals needed for this course and the practice
of acupuncture in a chiropractic setting. The following
equipment is suggested:
- Sieren Needles: 1 box .20mm X 30mm long AND 1
box .20mm X 40mm long
- Ito or another brand of needle (Natural, etc.) with
a metal handle .20mm X 3 inches long
- Ito or another brand of needle (Natural, etc.) with
a metal handle .20mm X 40mm long
- 1 Box Bleeding Lancets
- 1 Box Ear Seeds
- 1 Box Press Needles
- 1 Chinese soupspoon (cermaic Preferred)
- Smokeless Moxa (stick moxa)
- Moxa Remover
- 5-6 clothespins (spring type)
- 1" Paper Tape
- Japanese incense (as thick as possible)
- Propane Fuel Cigar Lighter (can be purchased at
any cigar store $5-$30)
- (Not required for class) Electro-Acupuncture
Machine(from $125-$500) Note: Japanese and American
made machines are the best, but the most expensive.
Chinese machines are inexpensive but not as reliable.
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