Course Overview

This learning module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging topics following the basic courses. This is Module 3 of 6 in the Advanced topic series.

This course covers the Five Element, Four Point Micro-meridian tonification and sedation theory, location, and applications. Also included will be selection principles of points and applications for both hot (excess heat) and cold (excess deficiency) as well as a simplified two point treatment pattern. Application of both needles and pellets is explained. The focus of this Module is to understand the theory and application of the Five Element model in KHT.

Course Objectives

• Students will learn the basic principles of the 5 Element Model
• Students will understand creative and control cycle relationships
• Students will learn Five Element, Four point and Two point patterns for Tonification and Sedation
• Students will understand the application of Korean Hand points using needles and pellets

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 minRationale for Five Element Treatment: Five Element model, Creative cycle mother-son principle, Control cycle Ko cycle, Five Element, Four Point selection principles, Tonification & Sedation.

30 min - 1 hrsPoint Selection Procedures: Five Element, Four Point selection principles: Tonification & Sedation; Examples of Five Element Tonification & Sedation, Five Element Four Point combinations of Yin and Yang treatment patterns, Combination Patterns: Tonify the Yin while Sedating the Yang Partner.