Japanese Acupuncture Certification (JAc) Program
Course Descriptions

The Essence of Meridian Therapy w/ Akizo Okada >>

Explorations in Meridian Therapy w/ Stephen Brown >>

Practical Moxibustion Therapy w/ Junji Mizutani >>

Zangfu Pathology & Meridian Therapy w/ Katsuyuki Ooue>>

The Essence of Japanese Acupuncture Needling Techniques w/ Hajime Nakane>>

The Essence of Meridian Therapy
w/ Akizo Okada

15 Lecture Hours 
One of the foremost acupuncturists and teachers in Japan, Okada sensei will teach, with real-time translation by Stephen Brown, the essence of “Meridian Therapy” and how to apply its unique techniques to clinical practice. You will learn related techniques including shallow needling, point location, non-invasive needling, and Shonishin (non-invasive tools often used with children and pre-teens). Your instruction will be through demonstration, explanation, and student practice.

Akizo Okada biography >>

Stephen Brown, LAc biography >>

Explorations in Meridian Therapy
w/ Stephen Brown, LAc

15 Lecture Hours 
Meridian Therapy in Japan is the predominant form of traditional acupuncture. This system, based on the Nanjing (Classic of Difficulties) and the five phases, relies on refined pulse taking and palpation skills combined with subtle needling techniques. This workshop will build on previous Japanese Acupuncture workshops and go deeper into the theory, palpation techniques, and five phases treatment strategies.

Shudo Denmei, one of the leaders of Meridian Therapy in Japan, has a refined and simplified approach to Japanese Acupuncture. Stephen Brown, the leading exponent of the Shudo style, will teach these refinements in Meridian Therapy. In addition, Stephen will also present Shudo Denmei’s effective symptomatic strategies using superficial insertion, moxibustion, and intradermal, needles. This workshop will provide ample time for hands-on practice for a working understanding of Meridian Therapy.

Course Objectives

• To learn the historical development and theoretical background of Meridian Therapy
• To gain an ability to use six position pulse diagnosis (five phases) for treatment
• To learn and practice superficial insertion techniques for tonification and dispersion
• And to gain hands-on experience with the palpation and healing touch of Meridian Therapy.

Recommended Reading: Introduction to Meridian Therapy, By Shudo Denmei

Stephen Brown, LAc biography >>

Practical Moxibustion
w/ Junji Mizutani, RAc

15 Lecture Hours 
In this course you will learn direct moxibustion, a traditional and comfortable style of moxibustion treatment commonly used in Japan. This seminar will cover the theory and physiology of moxibustion, and how to practice safe, comfortable and effective moxibustion directly on the whole body. You will also learn autonomic-nerve balance treatments, as well as symptomatic treatment of such disorders as digestive problems, gynecological problems, and lower back pain. The course will include ample supervised practice time.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course will be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate basic techniques of safe, comfortable, direct moxibustion.
• Describe the appropriate sequence of moxibustion treatment points to benefit the whole body.
• Describe the use and treatment of special effective points on the body.
• Demonstrate local moxibustion treatment.
• Summarize and demonstrate an autonomic-nerve balance treatment, as well as symptomatic treatment of such disorders as digestive problems, gynecological problems, and lower back pain.

Junji Mizutani, RAc biography >>

Zangfu Pathology & Meridian Therapy
w/ Katsuyuki Ooue

15 Lecture Hours 
This course will cover Zangfu pathology and symptomology for the liver, kidney, lungs, and spleen. You will learn the deficiency patterns for cold and heat symptoms of these organ systems and how to treat them. You will also learn Abdominal diagnosis and Pulse diagnosis as used in Meridian Therapy. There will be hands-on practice and demonstration of tonification and dispersion needling, Superficial Retained Needle Technique, moxa needling technique, and needling in conjunction with pulse diagnosis.

Through a demonstration of the complete treatment covering all techniques you will learn how to incorporate this treatment style into your practice.

Through this course you will come away with the knowledge and skills to be able to incorporate Zangfu pathology and symptomology with abdominal and pulse diagnosis using Meridian Therapy techniques for treatment.

Katsuyuki Ooue Bio >>

The Essence of Japanese Acupuncture Needling Techniques
w/ Hajime Nakane

15 Lecture Hours 
This seminar will teach you the core needling protocols of Japanese style acupuncture techniques. On the first day, you will discuss Japanese Acupuncture (Meridian Therapy). Pulse diagnosis using the “Comparison Pulse Diagnosis with Zu Mai & 6 Position standard pulse taking” will also be covered. You will view a demonstration by Nakane sensei and practice the techniques discussed.

The second day will review the techniques taught on the first day. Tonification & Sedation techniques in Japanese Acupuncture will be discussed as well as the treatment of pain. You will have extensive practice of the techniques with the supervision of the instructor. Short videos of each participant will also be taken to compare before and after so you and instructor can see the progress of technique development and evaluate.

Hajime Nakane Bio >>

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