Course Overview

"Practical Japanese Moxa for Your Clinic" teaches many aspects of Moxa. The history, the types, and the many specifics to treat the root and symptoms. This includes Needle and Moxa (Kyutoshin), Thread Moxa (O'Kyu), Cone Moxa (Chinetsukyu), Pole Moxa, and Ibuki Moxa (stick on). The use, how to make, how to do, safety, points, conditions for various conditions will give the student ample information on the utilization of moxa for pain, fertility, constitution, abdomen, and Shen. Specific examples for the treatment of headache, low back pain, neck pain, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, foot pain, knees, spine, Morton's neuroma, hip bursitis, facial conditions, constitution, energy, immune system, and more.

Course Objectives

• Be able to describe the different types of moxa types and their uses.
• Students will learn how to make a cone moxa, thread moxa, and moxa on the head of the needle.
• Students will learn how to make a make point selection for various conditions.
• Students will become familiar with the history of moxa, the safety of moxa in the home and clinic.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrsFamiliarize students with the world history of the use of Moxa, the specific use in Japan and types of moxa, indications for use and safety.

1 hrs - 2 hrsStudents will be shown videos of use of moxa, the various protocols, safety information and dosage.

2 hrs - 3 hrsStudents will learn about various special moxa points, their indications, special protocols and combination of points for specific symptoms.