Point Location Series: Command Points
by Neil Gumenick
Explore the Command Points in this 6-part series with Neil Gumenick. In each 1 hour course, Professor Gumenick will discuss best practices when it comes to identifying, locating, and treating exact points.
Point Location Series: Command Points
Series Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure.Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this recorded webinar series, he discusses how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams accompany Neil’s precise descriptions.
The six courses cover the following:
Course 1 covers points on the Heart and Small Intestine meridians
Course 2 covers Urinary Bladder and Kidney
Course 3 covers Pericardium and Triple Heater
Course 4 covers Gall Bladder and Liver
Course 5 covers Lung and Large Intestine
Course 6 covers Stomach and Spleen
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 1, Professor Gumenick covers points on the Heart and Small Intestine meridians.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 min Introduction: Importance of accurate point location and physical contact with the patient
15 min - 30 minThe Heart Meridian, points 9-3
30 min - 45 minThe Small Intestine Meridian, points 1-8
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 1 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 2, Professor Gumenick covers the Urinary Bladder and Kidney.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minThe Urinary Bladder Meridian, points 67-54 (40 in some numbering systems)
30 min - 45 minThe Kidney Meridian, points 1-10
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 2 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 3, Professor Gumenick covers the Pericardium and Triple Heater.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minThe Pericardium Meridian, points 9-3
15 min - 45 minThe Three Heater Meridian, points 1-10
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 3 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 4, Professor Gumenick covers the Gall Bladder and Liver.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minThe Gall Bladder Meridian, points 44-34
15 min - 45 minThe Liver Meridian, points 1-8
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 4 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 5, Professor Gumenick covers the Lung and Large Intestine.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minThe Lung Meridian, points 11-5
15 min - 45 minThe Large Intestine Meridian, points 1-11
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 5 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 6, Professor Gumenick covers the Stomach and Spleen.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minThe Stomach Meridian, points 45-36
15 min - 45 minThe Spleen Meridian, points 1-9
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 6 Page
A very informative primer/refresher course to improve/maintain point location proficiency.Matthew S.Australia
This is an excellent primer/refresher course reviewing the accurate point location of points on the PC SJ channels.Matthew S.Australia
The information we received in this course is extremely valuable coming from a practitioner with such a long experience. It is instructive and refreshing.Simone C.United States
This course is a great reminder for long time professionals as well as students.Simone C.United States
Good course, helped me brush up on point location. Neil is engaging and interesting, and gets the information across clearly.Heather B.Canada
Point Location Series: Command Points
by Neil GumenickPoint Location Series: Command Points
Series Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure.Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this recorded webinar series, he discusses how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams accompany Neil’s precise descriptions.
The six courses cover the following:
Course 1 covers points on the Heart and Small Intestine meridians
Course 2 covers Urinary Bladder and Kidney
Course 3 covers Pericardium and Triple Heater
Course 4 covers Gall Bladder and Liver
Course 5 covers Lung and Large Intestine
Course 6 covers Stomach and Spleen
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 1, Professor Gumenick covers points on the Heart and Small Intestine meridians.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 min Introduction: Importance of accurate point location and physical contact with the patient
15 min - 30 minThe Heart Meridian, points 9-3
30 min - 45 minThe Small Intestine Meridian, points 1-8
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 1 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 2, Professor Gumenick covers the Urinary Bladder and Kidney.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minThe Urinary Bladder Meridian, points 67-54 (40 in some numbering systems)
30 min - 45 minThe Kidney Meridian, points 1-10
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 2 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 3, Professor Gumenick covers the Pericardium and Triple Heater.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minThe Pericardium Meridian, points 9-3
15 min - 45 minThe Three Heater Meridian, points 1-10
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 3 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 4, Professor Gumenick covers the Gall Bladder and Liver.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minThe Gall Bladder Meridian, points 44-34
15 min - 45 minThe Liver Meridian, points 1-8
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 4 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 5, Professor Gumenick covers the Lung and Large Intestine.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minThe Lung Meridian, points 11-5
15 min - 45 minThe Large Intestine Meridian, points 1-11
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 5 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Accurate point location is essential for acupuncture treatment to be effective. Regardless of the accuracy of interviewing and rapport skills, diagnostic assessments of the patient’s needs, pulse findings, and selection of points, if we miss the point, we have done no treatment. Command points are some of the most common points treated, all located distal to the knee or elbow flexure. Professor Neil Gumenick has been teaching point location to students for over 3 decades and has been in full-time practice since 1981. In this webinar series, he will discuss how to best position the patient, how to identify appropriate physical landmarks, measuring distances, and finally locating, by palpation, the exact point. Power point photos of actual patients and anatomical diagrams will accompany Neil’s precise descriptions. In session 6, Professor Gumenick covers the Stomach and Spleen.Course Objectives
- Students will learn to position the patient properly for optimal point location accuracy.
- Students will learn to identify relevant physical landmarks needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to accurately measure distances needed to locate the points.
- Students will learn to palpate the exact point.
- Students will learn to use touch diagnostically, as well as to build trust and rapport.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minThe Stomach Meridian, points 45-36
15 min - 45 minThe Spleen Meridian, points 1-9
45 min - 1 hrsRecorded Question and Answer segment and case histories
Link to Point Location Series: Command Points - Course 6 Page
A very informative primer/refresher course to improve/maintain point location proficiency.Matthew S.Australia
This is an excellent primer/refresher course reviewing the accurate point location of points on the PC SJ channels.Matthew S.Australia
The information we received in this course is extremely valuable coming from a practitioner with such a long experience. It is instructive and refreshing.Simone C.United States
This course is a great reminder for long time professionals as well as students.Simone C.United States
Good course, helped me brush up on point location. Neil is engaging and interesting, and gets the information across clearly.Heather B.Canada