The combination of LI 11 and Ling Gu (22.05) is an effective prescription for many kinds of knee pain. The points should be needled...

A myofascial approach to acupuncture and meridian therapies allows for an embodied perspective and a better understanding of point...

Master Tung's points and protocols are highly effective for many conditions including various patterns of knee pain. In this post and the...

There is a palpation technique involving ST 41 and the metatarsal lines that can be used as both a diagnostic tool and a treatment...

Note that these points are the same as SP 3, SP 4, and KI 2 but are needled together as a set. These points are indicated for frontal...

In this post, I will discuss various acupuncture points for anxiety and compare TCM protocols to Master Tung's methods. Also included in...

In this post, I will discuss Master Tung’s points known as the Four Horses, and in particular, I want to examine some of the lesser-known...

To answer this question it is necessary to consider the yin-yang nature of the meridians and their point functions. The meridians have...

These points are located in the Achilles tendon and are well-known for treating spinal pain, occipital headaches, and neck pain. As these...

In this post, I will explore the role of tension in the myofascial system and how this relates to qi stagnation, meridians, and acupuncture. Tension is a common word used in clinics to describe headaches, stress, bottled-up emotions, hypertension, pain, qi stagnation, liver yang patterns, and more. In the dictionary, tension is defined as 1) a pulling force or stretch and 2) mental or emotional pain. Like the meridians, the myofascial lines connect the entire body. Tensegrity

In Chinese medicine, we speak of qi stagnation which is a very common pattern associated with many conditions including musculoskeletal...

Shen disturbance is a common condition that many of us encounter daily in the clinic. In addition to anxiety and depression, shen...

Often in the clinic, we may recommend lifestyle modifications for diet, exercise, smoking, sleeping, stress reduction, meditation, or...

In this post, I will cover some fundamental principles for why it is helpful for acupuncturists to think of meridians and point functions...

In Chinese medicine theory, we speak of the jing essence and its relation to the kidneys and marrow. In TCM, the essence transforms into...

Lung 7 (LU 7) is known to be the confluent point for the Conception Vessel (CV), and as the name implies there is a connection to the...

As acupuncturists and therapists it is vital for us to perceive subtle energy. A key question to ask ourselves is how do we recognize qi...

In this post, I will discuss how to treat occipital headaches using traditional acupuncture points, ear points, and Master Tung's points....

Using SI 3 and UB 62 together is a very well-known point combination that is said to open the Du Mai and Yang Qiao meridians. In this...

In this post, I want to make a point (pun intended) for considering the feasibility of six lower leg yang lines. This should clear up...