Course Overview

This learning module is part of the KHT Advanced Topics Series, which covers more challenging topics following the basic courses. This course is the first of five chapters that covers topics on Micro-meridians Therapy.

This course provides an overview on the theory, practice, and value of applying Micro-meridians in Korean Hand Therapy. Topics that are covered include the benefits of using hand Micro-meridians, the similarities and differences of the Micro and body meridians, and levels of application. The location of the Five Element points for Yin and Yang Micro-meridians, special and acu-points, and treatment patterns are also outlined.

Course Objectives

• Students will understand the relationship between the body and hand Micro-meridians
• Students will understand the maps of the pathways of each of the 12 Micro-meridians on the fingers
• Students will understand the protocols and strategies for Micro-meridian stimulation
• Students will learn the guidelines for Micro-meridian stimulation for tonification, sedation, and even methods
• Students will learn the benefits of adding Micro-meridian stimulation to correspondence treatment patterns

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 minKHT Micro-meridian rationale. Comparison of KHT Micro-meridians with body meridians: Micro-meridian balancing points-palmer and dorsal views; Maps of KHT Micro-meridians; Applications of KHT Micro-meridians; Comparison of KHT and TCM meridian labeling; Direction of Chi flow. Guidelines for Micro-meridian placement: Key features for locating Yang Micro-meridians; Key features for locating Yin Micro-meridians. Map of Five Element points.

30 min - 1 hrsAssessments, Options and Locations: Micro-meridian assessment options; Micro-meridian treatment options; Acute vs chronic treatment; Map of the Five Element points. Micro-meridian stimulation strategies: Even methods; Simple Tonification and Sedation; Rules for the application of hand needles and pellets; Examples of Needles and Pellets for digestive issues on the Stomach Micro– meridian; Test probes.

1 hrs - 1.5 hrsSix Micro-Meridian assessment strategies: Special point treatment functions; Micro-meridians based on clinical experience; Micro-meridian treatment based on clinically expected energetic conditions; Five element KHT treatment; Micro-meridian based on — Three Constitutions and Yin-Yang Pulse Diagnosis; Eight Extraordinary Micro-meridians. Summary of Micro-meridian treatment options. Recorded Q & A from presenter/case histories.