The core acupuncture series that teaches the locations and functions of acupuncture points along the twelve regular channels, the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) extraordinary vessels, and the pathways, characteristics, and functions of the regular channels, extraordinary vessels, muscle channels, divergent channels, and cutaneous regions. Also presents the actions and indications of points, concepts related to the five elements, yuan-source points, luo-connecting points, xi-cleft points, alarm points, the shu-connecting points of the back, influential points, window of the sky points, and ghost points. Focuses on acupuncture channel theory and the Ren (Conception), Du (Governing), Lung, and Large Intestine channels.

The core acupuncture series that teaches the locations and functions of acupuncture points along the twelve regular channels, the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) extraordinary vessels, and the pathways, characteristics, and functions of the regular channels, extraordinary vessels, muscle channels, divergent channels, and cutaneous regions. Also presents the actions and indications of points, concepts related to the five elements, yuan-source points, luo-connecting points, xi-cleft points, alarm points, the shu-connecting points of the back, influential points, window of the sky points, and ghost points. Focuses on the Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine, and Urinary Bladder channels.

The core acupuncture series that teaches the locations and functions of acupuncture points along the twelve regular channels, the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) extraordinary vessels, and the pathways, characteristics, and functions of the regular channels, extraordinary vessels, muscle channels, divergent channels, and cutaneous regions. Also presents the actions and indications of points, concepts related to the five elements, yuan-source points, luo-connecting points, xi-cleft points, alarm points, the shu-connecting points of the back, influential points, window of the sky points, and ghost points. Focuses on Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gall Bladder, and Liver channels.

The core acupuncture series that teaches the locations and functions of acupuncture points along the twelve regular channels, the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) extraordinary vessels, and the pathways, characteristics, and functions of the regular channels, extraordinary vessels, muscle channels, divergent channels, and cutaneous regions. Also presents the actions and points, concepts related to the five elements, yuan-source points, luo-connecting points, xi-cleft points, alarm points, the shu-connecting points of the back, influential points, window of the sky points, and ghost points. Focuses on the “extra points” outside of the regular channels, including common extra points and micro-systems (auricular, scalp, nose, hand, and foot), and special points used by Master Tung.

Introduces fundamental theory, technical knowledge, and skills essential to the practice of acupuncture and other modalities of East Asian Medicine, including principles of hygiene, disinfection, sterilization, Clean Needle Technique (CNT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protocol and training, cautionary measures, contraindications, and the importance of informed consent. Includes assembly of student kits; practice in needle insertion and manipulation on vegetables and silicone; and education in the following: indirect and direct moxa; suction cups (including sliding techniques); electrostimulation, various styles of needling; magnets; beads; dermal friction; and gua sha (spooning).

Incorporates exercises to improve needling and moxibustion techniques, develop protocols and methods to handle various needles, and cultivate an appropriate mentality, spirit, and mind for practice. Includes instruction in precise needling technique based on palpatory examination; methods for inducing “Qi Arrival” using both supporting and inserting hands; specialized acupuncture techniques such as the guide-tube system (Japanese-style needling); tonification and sedation techniques; Japanese-style moxibustion treatment; intradermal needling; cautions and contraindications to needling; and Clean Needle Technique (CNT) review.

The third course in the Acupuncture Techniques series provides instruction and practice in advanced acupuncture techniques and needle manipulation skills including warm-needle and through-and-through needling; advanced points; classic Chinese needling techniques (Yang Yi Zhou, Nei Jing); tonification and sedation; and three-edged, cutaneous, intra-dermal, and electrical stimulation.