Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture
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The term Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a modern adaptation of a medical craft that has existed for millennia in China. TCM is composed of various disciplines including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Tui Na (body work), Feng Shui, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and more. TCM acupuncture is what is taught at most schools in North America, and is also the basis for accreditation in BC.
TCM Acupuncture is the form of acupuncture most often encountered in the majority of acupuncture clinics around British Columbia, and much of North America for that matter. Acupuncture treatments are devised in such a way that specific points are chosen to match the clinical picture of all the signs and symptoms presented by a patient during the initial assessment.
This picture is most often composed of the history of illness, which comprises the main complaint plus all other minor and major ills, feeling pulses (in the TCM manner), and the appearance of one's tongue. A 'Chinese diagnosis' is determined, which may be quite different from the diagnosis you would receive from a medical doctor.
For instance, the 'asthma' you walk in with may be diagnosed as 'liver Fire' if your symptoms include loud wheezing, symptoms being worse when emotionally sensitive, bitter taste in mouth, being irritable, and/or abdominal distention, along with a wiry, rapid pulse and a red tongue covered by a yellowish fur.
The selection of points, massage, and Chinese herbal therapy then matches this diagnosis. There are 12 main meridians and 8 extraordinary vessels (among others) with a total of 365 main acupuncture points and several other 'extra points'. These are used in such a way that each person usually receives a treatment that is entirely different from another person because each person is treated as a distinct individual with his or her own set of symptoms. The Western diagnosis usually is a minor part of the direction of treatment.
TCM acupuncture is best suited for uncomplicated diseases, especially in their acute presentation. It can work on its own or in combination with Chinese or Western herbal therapy, naturopathic treatment, massage, and most other forms of treatment.
The World Health Organization has published several findings in support of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, this article from Acupuncture Today "WHO Acupuncture List" .
TCM Acupuncture is the form of acupuncture most often encountered in the majority of acupuncture clinics around British Columbia, and much of North America for that matter. Acupuncture treatments are devised in such a way that specific points are chosen to match the clinical picture of all the signs and symptoms presented by a patient during the initial assessment.
This picture is most often composed of the history of illness, which comprises the main complaint plus all other minor and major ills, feeling pulses (in the TCM manner), and the appearance of one's tongue. A 'Chinese diagnosis' is determined, which may be quite different from the diagnosis you would receive from a medical doctor.
For instance, the 'asthma' you walk in with may be diagnosed as 'liver Fire' if your symptoms include loud wheezing, symptoms being worse when emotionally sensitive, bitter taste in mouth, being irritable, and/or abdominal distention, along with a wiry, rapid pulse and a red tongue covered by a yellowish fur.
The selection of points, massage, and Chinese herbal therapy then matches this diagnosis. There are 12 main meridians and 8 extraordinary vessels (among others) with a total of 365 main acupuncture points and several other 'extra points'. These are used in such a way that each person usually receives a treatment that is entirely different from another person because each person is treated as a distinct individual with his or her own set of symptoms. The Western diagnosis usually is a minor part of the direction of treatment.
TCM acupuncture is best suited for uncomplicated diseases, especially in their acute presentation. It can work on its own or in combination with Chinese or Western herbal therapy, naturopathic treatment, massage, and most other forms of treatment.
The World Health Organization has published several findings in support of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, this article from Acupuncture Today "WHO Acupuncture List" .
Transformational Acupuncture
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Transformational Acupuncture (TrAc) is an exploration process into the continuum of body, mind, and spirit achieved by integrating a compendium of complementary approaches. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture is the primary vehicle to which is added the tools and philosophy of the following disciplines:
• Transformational Medicine (Dr. Michael Greenwood)
• Psychology of Vision (Dr. Chuck Spezzano)
• Qi Gong (International Institute of Medical Qi Gong)
• Motor Point acupuncture (Matt Callison)
• Injection therapy (Dr. Jan Kersshot)
• Ki Aikido (as taught by Master Koichi Tohei)
• Emotional Freedom Technique (Self study)
• Esoteric Acupuncture (Mikio Sankey)
• Course in Miracles (Self study)
as well as the homeopathic understanding that our body always performs to the best of its ability. All together, these approaches have the ability to break the unhealthy status quo that prevails in ill health and disease.
Transformational Acupuncture is best suited for those at the end of their rope when there seems to be no viable or functional answer to a situation of chronic pain, whether physical or emotional. It is also usually helpful for those feeling frustrated by the lack of progression in their professional, family, relationship, or personal life.
• Transformational Medicine (Dr. Michael Greenwood)
• Psychology of Vision (Dr. Chuck Spezzano)
• Qi Gong (International Institute of Medical Qi Gong)
• Motor Point acupuncture (Matt Callison)
• Injection therapy (Dr. Jan Kersshot)
• Ki Aikido (as taught by Master Koichi Tohei)
• Emotional Freedom Technique (Self study)
• Esoteric Acupuncture (Mikio Sankey)
• Course in Miracles (Self study)
as well as the homeopathic understanding that our body always performs to the best of its ability. All together, these approaches have the ability to break the unhealthy status quo that prevails in ill health and disease.
Transformational Acupuncture is best suited for those at the end of their rope when there seems to be no viable or functional answer to a situation of chronic pain, whether physical or emotional. It is also usually helpful for those feeling frustrated by the lack of progression in their professional, family, relationship, or personal life.
"It is difficult to find happiness inside, yet it cannot be found anywhere else."
Agnes Repplier
Agnes Repplier
Esoteric Acupuncture
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Esoteric Acupuncture is sometimes described as the "Gateway to expanded healing" because it facilitates the expansion of the force field of Love. Created by Mikio Sankey through inspirational work in his practice, the acupuncture points used are combined in such a way AND with the intention of energizing the major energetic centres of the body (aka chakras).
The patterns used are based on a deep understanding of the sacred geometry that is the energetic foundation of all things of this physical plane, whether 'animate' or 'inanimate'.
Visualization is used as part of the treatment to consciously invite Divine light in the person's body through the images of the tetrahedron and 3-D representation of the 'Star of David'. Another pattern is meant to uphold the energy of the 'Flower of Life' which blossoms into the Qabbalistic 'Tree of Life'.
Esoteric acupuncture is therefore best suited for those already committed to a spiritual path and who are still experiencing the frustrations of this physical world of dualism. It can be combined with Transformational Acupuncture and/or Qi Gong for a more thorough treatment.
The patterns used are based on a deep understanding of the sacred geometry that is the energetic foundation of all things of this physical plane, whether 'animate' or 'inanimate'.
Visualization is used as part of the treatment to consciously invite Divine light in the person's body through the images of the tetrahedron and 3-D representation of the 'Star of David'. Another pattern is meant to uphold the energy of the 'Flower of Life' which blossoms into the Qabbalistic 'Tree of Life'.
Esoteric acupuncture is therefore best suited for those already committed to a spiritual path and who are still experiencing the frustrations of this physical world of dualism. It can be combined with Transformational Acupuncture and/or Qi Gong for a more thorough treatment.
"No movements of Qi are identical. Ancient and modern times differ.
Ancient formulas are helpless for modern diseases."
From the treatise on Stomach and Spleen by Zhong Yuan-su
Ancient formulas are helpless for modern diseases."
From the treatise on Stomach and Spleen by Zhong Yuan-su
Acupuncture has been an accredited medical profession in BC since 2001.
The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CTCMA) is the accreditation body for all those who wish to practice acupuncture in British Columbia. They are responsible to the public for the education credentials, expertise, and clinical conduct of all acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners. Professional designations in BC include Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.), Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP), and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr.TCM). For more information, click here CTCMA .
Those professionals such as physiotherapists and medical doctors who use acupuncture in their practice fall under the jurisdiction of their respective College, i.e. College of Physical Therapists of BC and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
Those professionals such as physiotherapists and medical doctors who use acupuncture in their practice fall under the jurisdiction of their respective College, i.e. College of Physical Therapists of BC and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.