Course Overview

This class briefly reviews Five Phase theory as used by Japanese Meridian Acupuncture therapists. This course includes sections on diagnosis, needling, moxibustion and general treatment through Japanese meridian therapy. It includes abdominal diagnosis and how to incorporate it into the treatment for feedback and enhanced results. The concept of Oketsu (blood stagnation) including diagnosis and treatment. Special moxa points for male and female fertility including practical clinical tips.

Course Objectives

• Understand the basic Five Phase theory as practiced by Japanese meridian therapist.
• Learn abdominal diagnosis findings and their meaning.
• Understand the concept of Oketsu (blood stagnation) as it relates to the Japanese Meridian therapy.
• Learn moxa points of the abdomen and feet.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrsFive Phase theory, the four diagnosis, general strategy for the fetility patient.

1 hrs - 2 hrsThe concept of Oketsu- history and diagnosis.

2 hrs - 3 hrsMoxa points, locations and uses for fertility patients.